Genealogy

An amazing collection of over 4000 Indian names. From religious names to modern names, from poetic to moral - the wide array of names will surely suit the taste of every Indian couple.Also available in HINDI ... More

The Nehrus are the first family of Indian politics. From Motilal to Jawaharlal, Indira Gandhi to her sons Rajiv and Sanjay and more recently Sonia Gandhino other family has wielded such power over or captured the imagination of the Indian people. For the first time the familys history has been chron... More

A fascinating history of brocades from their origin in ancient China and India, their spread to other countries and the evolution of design and pattern.... More

This illustrated dictionary gives the stories behind more than 700 everyday trade names, some of them internationally famous, from home medicines to everyday foods and drinks and from fancy stores and shops to makes and models of cars, trucks and aircraft. The origins and backgrounds to the names ca... More

`On the day of Qayamat you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers. Therefore keep good names.'—The Prophet The Complete Book of Muslim and Parsi Names is a practical guide for choosing the perfect name for your child. The result of several years of research, it is an erudite an... More

This highly influential work features 8 magnificent color plates and over 250 fine black-and-white illustrations, depicting a splendid array of classic heraldic motifs. Drawn from buildings, monuments, and architectural elements and encompassing a variety of media, the designs date from the 13th thr... More

Beverage alcohol has been a part of American culture since the first European settlers arrived with their family recipes for beers and spirits and founded their own distilleries and alehouses. Yet it wasn’ t until Kentuckians began distilling whiskey from corn in the late eighteenth century tha... More

Lawyer and for a time private secretary to the emperor Hadrian, Suetonius was a knowledgeable and diligent collector of facts about his world. His "Lives of the Caesars" and "Lives of Illustrious Men" are invaluable and fascinating sources of information. Seasoned with entertaining anecdotes and bit... More

Celebrates the lives and accomplishments of such notable women as Cleopatra, Clara Bow, Boadicea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Anne Bonney, Mme. de Pompadour, and Mata Hari... More

Provides entries focusing on figures from Roman life, including emperors, politicians, generals, and thieves.... More

Identifies important men and women in politics, education, business, the arts, the sciences, and publishing... More

Kinship and partnership united Elie and Harry Susman when they crossed the Zambezi from the south in 1901 and travelled north to buy cattle from King Lewanika in Barotseland. The result was a remarkable family business, Susman Brothers and Wulfsohn, that has flourished for over a century in some of ... More

The product of several years of research, The Penguin Book of Hindu Names is a comprehensive compilation of Hindu names in current use. The meaning of each of the approximately 20,000 names in the volume is extensively discussed and information on sources and usage is also provided. The book is ... More

Choosing a name for your child has never been easier The Penguin Book of Hindu Names has sold over 50,000 copies since it was published almost a decade ago. The product of several years of research, it is an exhaustive and user-friendly compilation, with information on sources and usage. For the fir... More

Lists the pronunciation, origin, and meaning of more than fifteen thousand traditional and invented names, including a section of names that reflect Hebrew, Spanish, Russian, African, and other races, a chapter on various naming customs, and much more. Original.... More

Choosing a name for your child has never been easier The Penguin Book of Hindu Names has sold over 50,000 copies since it was published almost a decade ago. The product of several years of research, it is an exhaustive and user-friendly compilation, with information on sources and usage. For the fir... More