This is truly a great biography. Gopal writes with thoughtfulness and class. It tells about the joys and pains in Nehru's life in a original fashion. The insightfulness and portrayal of characters are just too good. The only single drawback I can think of is that there is not a very distinct clarity about events in Nehru's lifespan. But other than that, it's a good read for those interested in Indian politics.

THIS BOOK SHOWS THAT THE AUTHOR HAS DONE HER HOMEWORK WELL. THE BOOK GIVES A DEEP INSIGHT INTO THE THREE JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF INDIA . IT ALSO HAS AN INDEPTH FEELING FOR THE COMMUNITIES WHICH COULD ONLY COME FROM INTIMATE AND CONTINUING CONTACT WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE DIFFERNT COMMUNITIES. AN EXCELLENT BOOK FOR THE AVERAGE READER OR SCHOLAR.

Brings out the charm of nature and wild life. The foothills of the Himalayas, the simple people, the cry of the birds warning you of danger lurking around the next chapparal tree, the wait on the maachan..... all work their magic on you. The fluid language of the author takes you on a journey which makes you cry out for a change from city life.

This catalogue provides a useful and comprehensive overview of jital coinage. The catalogue layout is very easy to use and the line drawings are invaluable to attributions. Well made and highly recommended to all serious numismatists.

This is an amazing tale of a real-life hero! Anyone interested in learning more about a renowned teacher and leader should read this book. Truly inspiring!

walter eidlitz was one of the first westerners who happened to be initiated into the bhakti cult of the vaishnava school following the tradition of krishna caitanya (1486 - 1533) who brought about a powerful renaissance of theistic vedanta in india, esp. in bengal. he also wrote an elaborate biography of krishna caitanya, published in the series of the 'Acta Universitatis Stockholmiensis - Stockholm Studies in Comparative Religion'. the book is an authentic report of eidlitz's trip to india in 1938, his search for spiritual guidance, his internment in a prisoner-of-war camp during world war II where he finds sadananda who becomes his friend and guru and who introduces him to the bhakti tradition. eidlitz writes a beautifully clear and modest prose, translates from original scriptural texts and weaves the story of his search and journey into the spiritual interpretation of homer's odyssee. 'journey to unknown india' is a thruthful and authentic document of a spiritual quest that impresses mostly with the sincerity of the author's endevour to theoretically understand and practically implement the teachings of a living spiritual tradition that was hardly known in the west by the time the book was first published in 1951.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to college, Dr. Gregg shows you otherwise. The story is filled with all of the foibles of humanity and a few more reserved for college administrators. Things happen fast, once they are started. You won't want to put the book down. There is murder, drug dealing, gangs, mob activity, larceny, lust - another words, something for everyone.

This book gives a lot to Karachi which in recent times has been in extreme political turmoil, terrorism, and ill organised city planning has led one to think low of the city but this book tells us tales of our father's time, the usual hangouts, the hotspots and the lifestyles of the people here. The authors talk about Karachi in a sequence starting from its early inhabitants moving up to the british rule, their contribution to the country's money making city all the way to the current times.

Can be a good bed time story for the newer generation!

The best annotated bibliography on Kashmir in print. If you are working on Kashmir, you ought to own this. I do, and refer to it frequently.

If you are interested in Kathak or just Indian history and culture, this book is for you. A huge hardcover book filled with an abundance of detailed information and fabulous color and b&w photographs. It gives history and good information of each Kathak gharana, including some guru/disciple bio's and lineage of each gharana.

The book shares details on costume, music, and some technical and aesthetic aspects of Kathak movements and footwork. For example, there is a short frame-by-frame photo sequence, with written translation of Pandit Gopi Krishna performing a ghazal. This book is an informative and inspiring must-have for all Kathakers, although it is not a "How-To" book (which would be impossible). Thanks to Amazon.com for obtaining this difficult to locate prize!