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‘An epic telling of Goa’s story’ —Indian ExpressIn December 1961, Indian troops marched into Goa putting an end to over 450 years of Portuguese rule, the longest spell of colonialism on the subcontinent, and Goa became part of the Indian union. In popular imagination, however, Goa has remai... More

"A wonderful mix of magical realism and wordplay that has a similar tone to Mrquez at his best. Couto writes in an idiom all his own that feels authentically African."-"Ink" In Mozambique after the end of the civil war, local soldiers have been unaccountably blown up. When it begins to happen to UN ... More

Born in post-war Japan, John grew up in Kobe, but left to attend the University of British Columbia. Following a brief career as a physiotherapist, he trained as a family physician. He became more interested in the spiritual dimension of patient care and continues to explore the possibilities. With ... More

Aurora Threats is truly a unique voice; a dynamic poet and personality who commands our attention. From spirituality to shopping, infidelity to friendship, Aurora Threats' poems set everyday life to music. With a steady rhythm and an ear for rhyme, she guides us on a journey of the heart. Poems like... More

One of the most exciting developments in the field of architecture and design is taking place in the today's worldclass hotels. Where once hotels strove to replicate the comfort and convenience of their guests' homes, many are now offering the ultimate in ecapism: hotels so creatively conceived gues... More

In the past few years London has made a name of archtecture and design, and nowhere is that distinction more evident than in ist apartment dwellings, as this colorful volume clearly proves. Windows that wow, rooms vibrating with color and bathrooms so luxurious they seem to make other rooms unnecess... More

Into American writing, "Romanian Fugue in C Sharp" brings an entirely new sensibility, at once haunting and irreverent, lyric and satirical. The American bombing of the oil refineries at Ploiesti, Romania in 1944 plunges the timeless village of Frasinet into the modern world. As the boots of history... More