The Phoenix in the Sky

2020-10-25 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Indira Ananthakrishnan
Release : 2020-10-25
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Download or read book The Phoenix in the Sky written by Indira Ananthakrishnan. This book was released on 2020-10-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth? What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge across the sea? How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet? This fascinating collection of stories answers these questions and more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom of ancient scriptures. Handpicked from a range of texts – from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakas and Jain parables to Lao Tzu’s teachings – these are tales of wise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and their extraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, of clever creatures and foolish gods. Heart-warming, uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit, these stories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.

A Treasury of Tales from the Kathasaritasagara

2019-09-02 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Jayashree Bhat
Release : 2019-09-02
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Download or read book A Treasury of Tales from the Kathasaritasagara written by Jayashree Bhat. This book was released on 2019-09-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantastic Fables and Where to Read Them Pssst... come here. A little closer. Yes, yes, right here. Now, what sort of story are you looking for? One with action and adventure, wily villains and valiant warriors? Or something that will make you laugh till your stomach hurts? Or perhaps you’d prefer a tale with some good old-fashioned magic? Well, whatever it is, you’ll find it all here – in this delightful trove of stories picked from one of India’s oldest classics, Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara (The Ocean of the Streams of Story), dusted and polished for a new generation of readers. Go on, step in, but be careful – the shape-shifters aren’t quite what they seem (obviously), the tricksters are always looking for someone to fool, and don’t be shocked if you meet a talking animal. Oh, and one last thing – make sure you ace the vetala’s quiz. Or else ...

National Interest and International Solidarity

2008 Political Science

Author : Jean-Marc Coicaud
Release : 2008
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book National Interest and International Solidarity written by Jean-Marc Coicaud. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on a range of regional cases, the book evaluates the respective weight of national interest and internationalist (solidarity) considerations. Ultimately, while classical national interest considerations remain to this day a powerful motivation for power projection, the book shows how an enlightened conception of national interest can encompass solidarity concerns, and how such a balancing of the imperatives of both national interest and solidarity is the major challenge facing decision-makers.--Publisher's description.

Social Dimensions of Climate Change

2009-12-02 Business & Economics

Author : Robin Mearns
Release : 2009-12-02
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 423/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Social Dimensions of Climate Change written by Robin Mearns. This book was released on 2009-12-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While major strides have been made in the scientific understanding of climate change, much less understood is how these dynamics in the physical enviornment interact with socioeconomic systems. This book brings together the latest knowledge on the consequences of climate change for society and how best to address them.

Manorama Year Book

1997 India

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Release : 1997
Genre : India
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