In Andal S House

Author : Gloria Whelan
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627530040

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In Andal's House by Gloria Whelan Pdf

As a young boy in Gujarat, India, Kumar sometimes feels like he lives in two worlds. First there is the old world where people and their choices are determined by prejudice and bigotry. But then there is the second, modern world: in this world Kumar can be friends with whomever he chooses and his future looks bright. As part of the annual Diwali celebration, Kumar is invited to the house of his classmate Andal to watch fireworks. Andal is from a high-caste Brahmin family so Kumar is especially pleased to be included. But there in Andal's house, Kumar's two worlds collide in a very unpleasant way. Instead of being welcomed as a guest, Kumar is sent away, forbidden to join the festivities. Angry and hurt, Kumar is left questioning his place in Indian society. Where does he fit in? To which world does he really belong?

Author : George R. R. Martin,Elio M. García Jr.,Linda Antonsson
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553805444

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The World of Ice & Fire by George R. R. Martin,Elio M. García Jr.,Linda Antonsson Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones—an epic history of Westeros and the lands beyond, featuring hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R. R. Martin! If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The World of Ice & Fire. This lavishly illustrated volume is a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, providing vividly constructed accounts of the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones. In a collaboration that’s been years in the making, Martin has teamed with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson, the founders of the renowned fan site Westeros.org—perhaps the only people who know this world almost as well as its visionary creator. Collected here is all the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including • full-color artwork and maps, with more than 170 original pieces • full family trees for Houses Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen • in-depth explorations of the history and culture of Westeros • 100% all-new material, more than half of which Martin wrote specifically for this book The definitive companion piece to George R. R. Martin’s dazzlingly conceived universe, The World of Ice & Fire is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords.

Author : S. Subramania Pillai
Publisher : MJP Publisher
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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TOURISM IN TAMIL NADU by S. Subramania Pillai Pdf

1. Introduction, 2. Spiritual Heritage Tourist Centres in Tamil Nadu, 3. Cultural Heritage Tourist Centres in Tamil Nadu, 4. Natural Heritage Tourist Centres in Tamil Nadu, 5. Fairs, Festivals and Folk Entertainments in Tamil Nadu, 6. Tourism Plant Facilities in Tamil Nadu, 7. Conclusion and Suggestions. - PREFACE: “Tourism in Tamil Nadu - Growth and Development” is a captivating theme. Man has been fascinated by travel and tourism from the earliest historical period. He always has had the urge to discover the unknown, to explore new and strange places, to seek changes of environment and to undergo new experiences. Travelling to achieve these ends is not new, but tourism is of a relatively modern origin. Tourism is distinguishable by its mass character from the travel undertaken in the past. This is largely a post-second world war phenomenon. Until recently only affluent people participated in tourism. Increased leisure, higher incomes and greatly enhanced mobility have combined to enable more people to participate in Tourism. Revolution in transport, technological progress and the emergence of a middle class with time and money to spare for recreation, has led to the growth of tourism—”the modern holiday industry”. Thus tourism is no longer the prerogative of a few but is an accepted part of life of a large number of people. India is one of the oldest civilizations with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. For centuries India has been a centre of attraction for different people for different reasons. The ancient invaders viewed it as a goldmine with unlimited wealth to plunder; the learned were fascinated by its mystic spiritualism and profound philosophy; the uninitiated saw it as a land of naked fakirs and snake charmers; while the others were simply charmed by the sheer beauty of its natural attractions and amazing variety of its flora and fauna.

Author : Stephen Benedict Dyson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421417172

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Otherworldly Politics by Stephen Benedict Dyson Pdf

A compelling look at the analogous political worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and international relations. In Otherworldly Politics, Stephen Benedict Dyson examines the fictional but deeply political realities of three television shows: Star Trek, Game of Thrones, and Battlestar Galactica. Dyson explains how these shows offer alternative histories and future possibilities for humanity. Fascinated by politics and history, science fiction and fantasy screenwriters and showrunners suffuse their scripts with real-world ideas of empire, war, civilization, and culture, lending episodes a compelling intricacy and contemporary resonance. Dyson argues that science fiction and fantasy television creators share a fundamental kinship with great minds in international relations. Screenwriters like Gene Roddenberry, George R. R. Martin, and Ronald D. Moore are world-builders of no lesser creativity, Dyson argues, than theorists such as Woodrow Wilson, Kenneth Waltz, and Alexander Wendt. Each of these thinkers imagines a realm, specifies the rules of its operation, and by so doing shows us something about ourselves and how we interact with one another. Combining intellectual and real-world history with lucid theoretical analysis, the book is a vital challenge to scholars and a spur to creative thinking for fans of these three influential shows.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044103224325

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Weekly Compendium by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy, Prof. E. Siva Nagi Reddy, Prof. K. Krishna Naik
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Kalyana Mitra: Volume 6 by Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy, Prof. E. Siva Nagi Reddy, Prof. K. Krishna Naik Pdf

Volume VI, Architectural Studies: The volume contains 34 articles by established scholars on Architecture and Architectonics who dealt in various historical contexts. The topics covered in the volume include on Buddhist temples in China, Cultural resource in architecture, Jain temples, Cave temples, religious ideologies and temple constructions, Chola temples, Kakatiya temples and Islamic architecture. The Volume serves as a source book for students, research scholars and teachers of Indian Cave and temple architecture in its historical context. This volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. P. Chenna Reddy enjoys in the intellectual world. The felicitation Volume is brought out in a series of 12 independent books covering a total of 460 articles. Every volume contains two sections. The first section contains the biographical sketch of Prof.P.Chenna Reddy, his achievements and contribution to archaeology, history and Society. The second section of each volume is subject specific, E.g., Volume-I on Archaeology, Volume II on Early and Medieval Indian History, Volume III on Modern Indian History, Volume IV on Epigraphy and Numismatics, Volume V on Art , Volume VI on Architecture, Volume VII on Religion and Philosophy, Volume VIII on Economy, Trade and Commerce, Volume IX on Literature, Volume X Tribalore and Folklore, Volume XI Contemporary India and Diaspora, Volume XII, Tourism .and contains as many as 460 articles and contributed by renowned scholars.

Author : Nancy Um
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780295800233

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The Merchant Houses of Mocha by Nancy Um Pdf

Gaining prominence as a seaport under the Ottomans in the mid-1500s, the city of Mocha on the Red Sea coast of Yemen pulsed with maritime commerce. Its very name became synonymous with Yemen's most important revenue-producing crop -- coffee. After the imams of the Qasimi dynasty ousted the Ottomans in 1635, Mocha's trade turned eastward toward the Indian Ocean and coastal India. Merchants and shipowners from Asian, African, and European shores flocked to the city to trade in Arabian coffee and aromatics, Indian textiles, Asian spices, and silver from the New World. Nancy Um tells how and why Mocha's urban shape and architecture took the forms they did. Mocha was a hub in a great trade network encompassing overseas cities, agricultural hinterlands, and inland market centers. All these connected places, together with the functional demands of commerce in the city, the social stratification of its residents, and the imam's desire for wealth, contributed to Mocha's architectural and urban form. Eventually, in the mid-1800s, the Ottomans regained control over Yemen and abandoned Mocha as their coastal base. Its trade and its population diminished and its magnificent buildings began to crumble, until few traces are left of them today. This book helps bring Mocha to life once again.

Author : Rowan Kaiser
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781633197640

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100 Things Game of Thrones Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Rowan Kaiser Pdf

Every Game of Thrones fan remembers where they were for Ned Stark's untimely demise, can hum the tune of "The Rains of Castamere," and can't wait to find out Daenerys Targaryen's next move. But do you know the real inspiration for the Red Wedding? Or how to book a trip to visit Winterfell? 100 Things Game of Thrones Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans. Whether you've read all of George R.R. Martin's original novels or just recently devoured every season of the hit show, these are the 100 things all Game of Thrones fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Pop culture critic Rowan Kaiser has collected every essential piece of Game of Thrones knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

Author : Massachusetts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2290 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:74636505

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Public Documents of Massachusetts by Massachusetts Pdf

Author : Yaron Matras,Peter Bakker,Khristo Ki?u?chukov
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027236616

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The Typology and Dialectology of Romani by Yaron Matras,Peter Bakker,Khristo Ki?u?chukov Pdf

Contributions to this collection focus on the unity and diversity of the language of the Roma (Gypsies), the only Indic language spoken exclusively in Europe. Properties discussed include the distinct inflectional and derivational patterns applied to Asian and European lexical layers, the distribution of inflectional, agglutinative, and analytic formation among syntactic categories, regularities in the ongoing shift from inflectional to analytic case formation, suppletion, aspects of syntactic convergence, and patterns of morphological transitivization and de-transitivization (causatives and passives). These phenomena are considered in the light of contemporary discussions on language universals, with reference to a variety of different approaches including Prague School Typology, Functional Sentence Perspective, Functional Grammar, functional-pragmatic typology, and general grammaticalization theory. Chapters partly adopt a comparative approach covering all major dialects of the language, and are partly devoted to single-dialect corpuses. Special attention is given to the Czech/Slovak and Hungarian varieties, to previously undescribed dialects from Bulgaria and Turkey, to codified varieties in Macedonia, and to the variety of dialects discussed in the popular works of the Victorian author George Borrow. An extensive Introduction outlines the principal morphosyntactic features of the language and provides a classification of Romani dialects, including an overview of those mentioned in the volume.

Author : Dr Tapati Das Gupta & Sohini Dasgupta
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789355013538

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S. Chand's ICSE History and Civics IX by Dr Tapati Das Gupta & Sohini Dasgupta Pdf

S. Chand's ICSE History & Civics for Classes IX & X strictly adhere to the latest ICSE syllabus. It is divided into three sections—Civics, Indian History and the Contemporary World.

Author : Bryan Cogman
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781452110103

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Inside HBO's Game of Thrones by Bryan Cogman Pdf

An official companion to the popular tv-series offers new insights into its characters and storylines, providing hundreds of set photos, designs, and insider accounts as well as actor and crew interviews that describe memorable moments from the first two seasons

Author : British empire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590118745

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The land we live in, a pictorial and literary sketch-book of the British empire by British empire Pdf

Author : Eric J. Silverman,Robert Arp
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812699555

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The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy by Eric J. Silverman,Robert Arp Pdf

The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy treats fans to dozens of new essays by experts who examine philosophical questions raised by the Game of Thrones story. This ultimate analysis provides the most comprehensive discussion to date and engages the Game of Thrones universe through the end of Season Six of the HBO series. Ned Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Joffrey, Cersei, Brienne, Arya, Stannis, and many other characters are used to apply the traditional philosophical questions that everyone faces. How should political leaders be chosen in Westeros and beyond? Is power merely an illusion? Is it immoral to enjoy overly violent and sexual stories like Game of Thrones? How should morally ambiguous individuals such as Jamie Lannister: The Kingslayer and Savior of King’s Landing be evaluated? Can anyone be trusted in a society like Westeros? What rules should govern sexual relationships in a world of love, incest, rape, and arranged marriage? How does disability shape identity for individuals like Tyrion, Bran, and others? How would one know whether there is a God in the Game of Thrones universe and what he is like?

Author : Helen Burns
Publisher : Odyssey Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781922311351

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Andal's Garland by Helen Burns Pdf

In eighth century India, Andal is born into a world where girls are married and with child by fourteen. Defying the mores of her time, she refuses marriage to a mortal man. Only a god will do. Andal’s imagination is boundless and her antics set the town’s tongues wagging. As Andal becomes more and more absorbed by her visions, she composes songs to her divine lover. Saisha discovers Andal’s songs in a book on a trip to India with her partner Marcus. The verses are confronting and unearth memories Saisha thought were long ago buried. Not only is she unable to conceive, for the past two decades Marcus has chosen celibacy. What defines her as a woman when these two primal desires remain unfulfilled? Andal’s words are deceptively simple, yet shine a lamp on the labyrinths of Saisha’s sexuality and her quest to find peace with the choices she has made.