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"Enchanting! Mukherjee's pitch-perfect ear for character an ... Read more

"Enchanting! Mukherjee's pitch-perfect ear for character and mood and her storytelling gifts capture the exhilarating restlessness of a young Indian woman's pursuit of happiness. Miss New India illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains." —Amy TanAnjali Bose’s prospects don’t look great. Born into a traditional lower-middle‑class family, she lives in a backwater town with only an arranged marriage on the horizon. But her ambition, charm, and fluency in language do not go unnoticed by her charismatic and influential expat teacher, Peter Champion. And champion her he does, both to powerful people who can help her along the way and to Anjali herself, stirring in her a desire to take charge of her own destiny. So she sets off to Bangalore, India’s fastest‑growing metropolis, and soon falls in with an audacious and ambitious crowd of young people, who have learned how to sound American by watching shows like Seinfeld in order to get jobs in call centers, where they quickly out‑earn their parents. And it is in this high‑tech city where Anjali — suddenly free of the confines of class, caste, and gender — is able to confront her past and reinvent herself. Of course, the seductive pull of life in the New India does not come without a dark side . . . "Each character fascinates, and every detail glints with irony and intent, as Mukherjee brilliantly choreographs her compelling protagonist’s struggles against betrayal, violence, and corruption in a dazzling plot." —Booklist, starred Minimize

Meet Vish Puri, India's most private investigator.Port ... Read more

Meet Vish Puri, India's most private investigator.Portly, persistent and unmistakably Punjabi, he cuts a determined swathe through modern India's swindlers, cheats and murderers... Minimize

Anjali Bose is "Miss New India." Born into a traditional lo ... Read more

Anjali Bose is "Miss New India." Born into a traditional lower-middle class family and living in a backwater town with an arranged marriage on the horizon, Anjali’s prospects don’t look great. But her ambition, charm, and fluency in language do not go unnoticed by her charismatic and influential expat teacher, Peter Champion. And champion her he does, both to other powerful people who can help her along the way and to Anjali herself, stirring in her a desire to take charge of her own destiny. So she sets off to Bangalore, India’s fastest growing major metropolis, and quickly falls in with an audacious and ambitious crowd of young people, who have learned how to sound American by watching shows like Seinfeld in order to get jobs as call center service agents, where they are quickly able to out-earn their parents. And it is in this high-tech city where Anjali—suddenly free from the traditional confines of class, caste, gender, and more—is able to confront her pa Minimize

Explore Indian policy and practice on aging from a variety ... Read more

Explore Indian policy and practice on aging from a variety of perspectives! This pathbreaking collection provides something that has been missing in the literature on aging in India, especially for non-Indian audiences: studies of various aspects of aging in India combined with analyses of current policies, policy trends and recommendations. You'll examine aging issues from a variety of perspectives—demographic foundations, social and family relations, economics, health and disability, current interventions, and advocacy and policy. An Aging India also provides you with up-to-date references, explanations of differences and similarities within India's diverse population, examples of programs in various settings including a geriatric hospital, a major NGO, and old-age homes, and an overview of the development of India's national policy on aging. Where appropriate, comparisons with U.S. policy approaches are noted. An Aging India: Perspectives, Prospects, and Policies examines: the demography of aging in India the current state of research on aging, and the pitfalls associated with that research income, poverty, and the problems created by the lack of any widespread retirement income system in India the health status of Indian elders and what their healthcare prospects are the situation for the disabled elderly in India elder abuse in the Indian context social networks and grassroots organizations for seniors in India the role of Indian geriatric hospitals and old-age homes The insights of the top researchers and practitioners who contributed to An Aging India: Perspectives, Prospects, and Policies will strike home with their counterparts around the world. Make this book a part of your professional/teaching collection today! Minimize

Anjali Bose is "Miss New India." Born into a traditional lo ... Read more

Anjali Bose is "Miss New India." Born into a traditional lower-middle class family and living in a backwater town with an arranged marriage on the horizon, Anjali’s prospects don’t look great. But her ambition, charm, and fluency in language do not go unnoticed by her charismatic and influential expat teacher, Peter Champion. And champion her he does, both to other powerful people who can help her along the way and to Anjali herself, stirring in her a desire to take charge of her own destiny. So she sets off to Bangalore, India’s fastest growing major metropolis, and quickly falls in with an audacious and ambitious crowd of young people, who have learned how to sound American by watching shows like Seinfeld in order to get jobs as call center service agents, where they are quickly able to out-earn their parents. And it is in this high-tech city where Anjali—suddenly free from the traditional confines of class, caste, gender, and more—is able to confront her pa Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Miss New India : Hardback : Hough ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Miss New India : Hardback : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) : 9780618646531 : 0618646531 : 17 May 2011 : Anjali Bose sets off to Bangalore and quickly falls in with an ambitious crowd of young people, who have learned how to sound American by watching shows like "Seinfeld" in order to get jobs as call-center service agents. In this high-tech city, Anjali is able to confront her past and reinvent herself. Minimize

A murder at a British boarding school in the hills of weste ... Read more

A murder at a British boarding school in the hills of western India launches a young teacher on the journey of a lifetime In 1974, three weeks before her twenty-first birthday, Charulata Apte arrives at Miss Timmins' School for Girls in Panchgani. Shy, sheltered, and running from a scandal that disgraced her Brahmin family, Charu finds herself teaching Shakespeare to rich Indian girls in a boarding school still run like an outpost of the British Empire. In this small, foreign universe, Charu is drawn to the charismatic teacher Moira Prince, who introduces her to pot-smoking hippies, rock ‘n' roll, and freedoms she never knew existed. Then one monsoon night, a body is found at the bottom of a cliff, and the ordered worlds of school and town are thrown into chaos. When Charu is implicated in the murder—a case three intrepid schoolgirls take it upon themselves to solve—Charu's real education begins. A love story and a murder mystery, Miss Timmins' School for Girls is, ultimately, a coming-of-age tale set against the turbulence of the 1970s as it played out in one small corner of India. Minimize

When little Nona is sent from her sunny home in India to li ... Read more

When little Nona is sent from her sunny home in India to live with her relatives in chilly England, she is miserable. Then a box arrives for her in the post and inside, wrapped up in tissue paper, are two little Japanese dolls. A slip of paper says their names are Miss Happiness and Miss Flower. Nona thinks that they must feel lonely too, so far away from home. Then Nona has an idea she will build her dolls the perfect house! It will be just like a Japanese home in every way. It will even have a tiny Japanese garden. And as she begins to make Miss Happiness and Miss Flower happy, Nona finds that she is happier too. Minimize

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds ... Read more

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned full-color photographs. The inspirational Best Of India section vividly presents the country’s highlights, making sure you don’t miss anything – the desert citadel of Jaisalmer, the evocative ruins of Hampi, the bathing ghats of Varanasi and, of course, the Taj Mahal. We also share our recommendations for the best beaches, typical India experiences, national parks and wildlife, and where to escape the crowds. Our History and Culture chapters cover India’s past and present in great detail, with engaging and accessible essays that reflect a country transformed by globalization and yet peculiarly timeless. There are special features on conservation, hill stations, and where to pamper yourself in yoga and spa retreats, as well as insights into local cuisine, Indian Tea, and the global phenomenon that is Bollywood.  Our Places chapters cover the entire country, from the mighty Himalayas to the Minimize

”How do you describe a cool spring rain on your face? Impos ... Read more

”How do you describe a cool spring rain on your face? Impossible! That’s how it is when I try to describe what it feels like to be in India. Most words seem useless; adjectives that might otherwise be appropriate miss the mark. I have felt this way for a long time until I read Ivonne Delaflor’s book India, The Journey of a Lifetime. Finally, someone else was able to describe the magic, beauty, mystery and heart of India that so many others have failed to fully capture. This book is an opportunity to see the guru in every face. This is the message her books impart more than any other: God, lessons and love are everywhere…in each smile, frown, smell, noise and moment. It’s what India teaches us. It’s what Ivonne surely understands and amazingly communicates to us about a mystical journey through this unique and mysterious continent.” —Maggie Rauen, Maggie Rauen.Co-Founder of the Peace by Piece Project, Santa Barbara, CA. 100% of the proceeds benefit Tsunami Disaster Relief Organizations and the Orphanage La Casita De Cancun. Minimize

A murder at a British boarding school in the hills of weste ... Read more

A murder at a British boarding school in the hills of western India launches a young teacher on the journey of a lifetime In 1974, three weeks before her twenty-first birthday, Charulata Apte arrives at Miss Timmins' School for Girls in Panchgani. Shy, sheltered, and running from a scandal that disgraced her Brahmin family, Charu finds herself teaching Shakespeare to rich Indian girls in a boarding school still run like an outpost of the British Empire. In this small, foreign universe, Charu is drawn to the charismatic teacher Moira Prince, who introduces her to pot-smoking hippies, rock ‘n' roll, and freedoms she never knew existed. Then one monsoon night, a body is found at the bottom of a cliff, and the ordered worlds of school and town are thrown into chaos. When Charu is implicated in the murder—a case three intrepid schoolgirls take it upon themselves to solve—Charu's real education begins. A love story and a murder mystery, Miss Timmins' School for Girls is, ultimat Minimize

Part I seeks to answer the 10 questions most often posed by ... Read more

Part I seeks to answer the 10 questions most often posed by Westerners doing business in India, including, Why do our Indian suppliers constantly miss delivery deadlines? When does 'yes' really mean yes in India? And why do our Indian project teams and employees need to be micro-managed? Part II is a practical guide for families moving to India. It addresses such critical concerns as how to find housing, how to acclimate your family to India and its culture, and how to prepare yourself for the challenges you will face day to day. Minimize

Meet Vish Puri, India's most private investigator. Portly, ... Read more

Meet Vish Puri, India's most private investigator. Portly, persistent and unmistakably Punjabi, he cuts a determined swathe through modern India's swindlers, cheats and murderers. In hot and dusty Delhi, where call centers and malls are changing the ancient fabric of Indian life, Puri's main work comes from screening prospective marriage partners, a job once the preserve of aunties and family priests. But when an honest public litigator is accused of murdering his maidservant, it takes all of Puri's resources to investigate.How will he trace the fate of the girl, known only as Mary, in a population of more than one billion? Who is taking pot shots at him and his prize chilli plants? And why is his widowed 'Mummy-ji' attempting to play sleuth when everyone knows Mummies are not detectives? With his team of undercover operatives - Tubelight, Flush and Facecream - Puri ingeniously combines modern techniques with principles of detection established in India more than two thousand years ago - long before 'that Johnny-come-lately' Sherlock Holmes donned his Deerstalker. The search for Mary takes him to the desert oasis of Jaipur and the remote mines of Jharkhand. From his well-heeled Gymkhana Club to the slums where the servant classes live, Puri's adventures reveal modern India in all its seething complexity. Minimize

What did Jesus do in the “missing years”?Is the Aquarian Go ... Read more

What did Jesus do in the “missing years”?Is the Aquarian Gospel authentic?What do the Churches think?Did Jesus visit Tibet, Nepal, northern India, and Kashmir during the 19 “missing years” not accounted for in the New Testament? If so, it would have the most far-reaching spiritual implications. This remarkable book takes an impartial look at the extensive evidence—in Islamic, Indian, and Tibetan sources, as well as the modern Aquarian Gospel and the controversial writings of the Russian explorer Nicolai Notavitch—to find a definitive answer to this tantalizing question.  Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Actual India by ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Actual India by Arthur Sawtell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they c Minimize

Identify the Missing Characters or Words. Therapists are ra ... Read more

Identify the Missing Characters or Words. Therapists are raving about this wonderful software! Just pop in the CD and enjoy these easy-to-use programs that teach basic visual motor skills and visual tracking. Five exiciting programs to choose from. Each C Minimize

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds ... Read more

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned full-color photographs. The inspirational Best Of India section vividly presents the country’s highlights, making sure you don’t miss anything – the desert citadel of Jaisalmer, the evocative ruins of Hampi, the bathing ghats of Varanasi and, of course, the Taj Mahal. We also share our recommendations for the best beaches, typical India experiences, national parks and wildlife, and where to escape the crowds. Our History and Culture chapters cover India’s past and present in great detail, with engaging and accessible essays that reflect a country transformed by globalization and yet peculiarly timeless. There are special features on conservation, hill stations, and where to pamper yourself in yoga and spa retreats, as well as insights into local cuisine, Indian Tea, and the global phenomenon that is Bollywood.  Our Places chapters cover the entire country, from the mighty Himalayas to the bathing ghats of the holy Ganges, the harsh landscapes and bejewelled cities of Rajasthan to the verdant backwaters of Kerala in the deep south - all pervaded by the unique Indian light and color. All major sites are cross-referenced onto detailed maps. The travel tips provide a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip and what to expect when you arrive, as well as selective hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings. Minimize

In this page-turning sequel to Stalking Susan, TV reporter ... Read more

In this page-turning sequel to Stalking Susan, TV reporter Riley Spartz pursues a curious story of a bride left at the altar and finds herself caught in a dangerous missing-person case.... Minimize

What did Jesus do in the “missing years”?Is the Aquarian Go ... Read more

What did Jesus do in the “missing years”?Is the Aquarian Gospel authentic?What do the Churches think?Did Jesus visit Tibet, Nepal, northern India, and Kashmir during the 19 “missing years” not accounted for in the New Testament? If so, it would have the most far-reaching spiritual implications. This remarkable book takes an impartial look at the extensive evidence—in Islamic, Indian, and Tibetan sources, as well as the modern Aquarian Gospel and the controversial writings of the Russian explorer Nicolai Notavitch—to find a definitive answer to this tantalizing question.  Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Strawberry Bank: ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Strawberry Bank: Or Home from India (1874) by Miss Whittemore Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 1104261480 ISBN-13 9781104261481 Title Strawberry Bank: Or Home from India (1874) Author Miss Whittemore Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 368 Publisher Kessinger Publishing Dimensions 6 in. x 0.7 in. x 9 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With Minimize

Part I seeks to answer the 10 questions most often posed by ... Read more

Part I seeks to answer the 10 questions most often posed by Westerners doing business in India, including, Why do our Indian suppliers constantly miss delivery deadlines? When does 'yes' really mean yes in India? And why do our Indian project teams and employees need to be micro-managed? Part II is a practical guide for families moving to India. It addresses such critical concerns as how to find housing, how to acclimate your family to India and its culture, and how to prepare yourself for the challenges you will face day to day. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Ancient India: 2 ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Ancient India: 2000 B.C. to 800 A.D. by Romesh Chunder Dutt Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pi Minimize

Westerners and Indians are working more closely together an ... Read more

Westerners and Indians are working more closely together and in greater numbers than ever before. The opportunities are vast, and so is the cultural divide. Misunderstandings, misinterpretations, missed deadlines, and frustrations can all spring from cultural differences. Any Westerner conducting business with an Indian and any Indian trying to figure out the West will recognize this challenge.Craig Storti has helped more than twenty global companies with just these kinds of issues. With more than a dozen years of experience working between cultures, Storti has trained thousands of employees, interviewed hundreds of managers, and identified key cultural touchstones. The result is a powerful series of Best Practices, which are the basis for Speaking of India: Bridging the Communication Gap When Working with Indians. From the different ways that Indians and Westerners use yes and no to the secrets of a successful, cross-cultural conference call, from the changing status of women in the Indian workplace to the do's and don'ts of daily interaction, this essential guide helps us to realize the potential of working together and understanding each other, whether in the East or in the West!I know of no other cross-cultural communication expert who can de-mystify the hidden bulk of a culture's 'iceberg' as cogently as Craig Storti does. As he takes you below, a bright light shines on the hidden values and assumptions that govern not only the way a person from that culture communicates, but often the actual content of his message. Your own culture's unique values and communication style are revealed in the contrast. The more aware both parties become of these pitfalls in communicating across cultures, Storti shows clearly, the lower the risk of miscommunication and strained relationships. -Jim Blake, World Learning Inc.Craig Storti is most famous for his use of cross cultural dialogues to illustrate culture bumps. Having read a lot of his work, I appreciate his great economy of language and overall clarity while still maintaining the ability to do complex topics justice. I think this characteristic is taken even further forward here and the book is an amazingly easy read without ever being simplistic... -Tim Hill, dialogin.com 01/05/2008India looms as the next big opportunity for Western business, and Storti, a cross-culture communication trainer and consultant, offers advice on how to negotiate the cultural paths to the fattest profits. - Research Book News, February 2008Craig Storti provides a straightforward, fact-based and eminently useful guide to culture and communication issues that complicate business between Westerners and Indians. Much of the literature on culture and business is vague and theoretical-so this book stands apart. The author targets the problems that are most likely to arise in commerce, offers detailed real-life examples and shows what practical solutions businesspeople can implement. He is evenhanded in his advice, offering tips to both Westerners and Indians. Most importantly...he is businesslike in his approach, focused, practical and realistic about what is achievable.- getAbstract.comContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Worm Has Turned1 Indians, Westerners, and the Cultural Lens2 Communication East and Communication West3 Yes, No, and Other Problems4 Management East and Management West5 The Deference Syndrome6 Talking Points: The Language Problem7 Meetings and Conference Calls8 Women and Men9 Working With Indians on Virtual Teams10 Business and Social EtiquetteEpilogueBibliographyAbout the AuthorIndex Minimize

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds ... Read more

Insight Guide India is illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned full-color photographs. The inspirational Best Of India section vividly presents the country’s highlights, making sure you don’t miss anything – the desert citadel of Jaisalmer, the evocative ruins of Hampi, the bathing ghats of Varanasi and, of course, the Taj Mahal. We also share our recommendations for the best beaches, typical India experiences, national parks and wildlife, and where to escape the crowds. Our History and Culture chapters cover India’s past and present in great detail, with engaging and accessible essays that reflect a country transformed by globalization and yet peculiarly timeless. There are special features on conservation, hill stations, and where to pamper yourself in yoga and spa retreats, as well as insights into local cuisine, Indian Tea, and the global phenomenon that is Bollywood.  Our Places chapters cover the entire country, from the mighty Himalayas to the Minimize

as the summer kicks into gear, the temperature is notched u ... Read more

as the summer kicks into gear, the temperature is notched up on the domestic front, when Sal's housemate, Ray, wants to share much more than the chores.... Minimize

What really happened to Jesus Christ during the mysterious ... Read more

What really happened to Jesus Christ during the mysterious missing 18 years of his life, from the age of 12 to 30, that are not accounted for in the New Testament? Join maverick researcher and explorer Edward T. Martin as he journeys to remote exotic locations in India, Nepal, Afghanistan and elsewhere, unraveling the mysteries of Jesus' Lost Years, attempting to separate myth and legend from fact and evidence. This is the book that inspired the 2008 Paul Davids film distributed by NBC Universal International Television, "JESUS IN INDIA," as seen on the SUNDANCE Channel. Minimize