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An art historian shows how many surrealists and their predecessors were steeped in magical ideas that were expressed in their art: the sorcery of Dali, the alchemy of Picasso, the Theosophy of Kandinsky, and the shamanism of Ernst and Carrington.An art historian shows how many surrealists and their ... More

This book, written by specialists in the area of solid mechanics, presents the fundamentals of deformable solids in a logical and cogent manner. Illustrative cases and worked examples are added to familiarize the student with problems encountered in engineering practice.... More

Succinct edition of the influential work, from its observations on the nature and theory of warfare to its outlines of strategic policies: moral force and military virtues, duration and decision of combat, effects of victory and retreat, tactics of offense and defense, planning, and wartime politics... More

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The book gives an in-depth analysis of the interconnections not only between different schools of painting but also the sister arts of sculpture and architecture. By putting each work in this lavishly illustrated volume in its political and geographical context, Seth creates the groundbreaking panor... More

This book is a contribution to this growing field, but with a difference, Rather than the groups hitherto studies, its focus is on the elite of Sub-Saharan African-Indian merchants, soldiers, nobles, statesmen, and rulers who attained prominence in various parts of India between the fifteenth and tw... More

The thriller is perhaps the most popular and widespread movie genre--and the most difficult to define. Thrillers can contain gangsters or ghosts, space helmets or fedoras. They charge our familiar world with a spirit of exotic, old-fashioned adventure. They give us pleasure by making us uncomfortabl... More

Photos Of The Gods examines the history of the printed image in India from its beginnings in the1870s to the present day. Using many intriguing and unfamiliar visuals, it showshow printed images have been pivotal to the constructions of new forms ofreligious identity and the struggle for politica... More

A stunning guide to the spiritual power of Indian art, this volume features over 100 color photographs. Ajit Mookerjee, the author of numerous books on Indian art and religion, reveals the inward-seeking quality of the relationship with the divine that exemplifies Indian ritual art. 135 photos, 101 ... More

With digital camera usage now established, the demand for easy, affordable photo editing tools has increased. Adobe's Photoshop Elements leads the way as an affordable image editing tool. This easy-to-follow, full-color guide shows all digital photographers how to make their photos look their best w... More

The Mughals - descendants of Timur and Genghiz Khan with strong cultural ties to the Persian world - seized political power in north India in 1526 and became the most important artistically active Muslim dynasty on the subcontinent. In this richly illustrated work, Dr. Milo Beach shows how, between ... More

We present here not just the immense possibilities of the human mind but also the fecundity and the priceless nature of Sanskrit... the language that shaped India's past and, one hopes, will once again help create its future.Paperback... More

The Concise Companion to the English Language is a language lover's dream. Tom McArthur unveils a thousand-page cornucopia covering virtually every aspect of the English language as well as language in general. He covers a variety of topics, from Abbreviations to split infinitives, and includes subs... More

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The Razmnama or The Book of War is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and a lavishly illustrated copy was prepared for his personal use. Out of the three copies made, the thre... More