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Millions of Westerners have been enlightened by Buddhism's message of peace and tolerance. These teachings are now available in a lucid conversation with Buddhism's most respected teacher in which the Dalai Lama discusses modern issues--racial hatred, abortion, the strife in Bosnia--and how they can... More

Sensitive photography and intriguing narrative will draw readers into the strange and remarkable world of the sadhus of India--Hindu holy men who honor the gods with ancient rituals and ascetic practices. Features 100 color photographs and 50 black-and-white illustrations. (Inner Traditions)... More

Never before have the Sikh's way of life, their modes of worship, their baptisms, weddings and rustic dances and their attempts to keep alive their marital traditions been more vividly captured by the camera or as clearly explained in words by India's foremost author. Here is a rare collection of ph... More

‘I believe that the photographer’s job is to cut a frame-sized slice out of the world around him so cleanly that if he were to put it back again, life and the world would continue to move without a stumble.’This lavish production of the finest colour photographs taken by India’s most disting... More

Features rare and never-before-seen vintage photographs from some of the finest collections across the world. The vibrant and ever-changing cultural landscape of contemporary India is also featured in a series of photographs, showcasing the multifaceted, kaleidoscopic present. The timeless past liv... More

The book showcases India's fifty finest heritage hotels, spread across the subcontinent. The hotels featured cater to all pocketbooks -- budget, mid-price and luxury. With an elegant layout and lavishly illustrated with high quality photographs, this book also provides useful information about the ... More

Tucked away between India and Tibet lies the legendary kingdom of Bhutan. Stunning photographs document the traditions, customes and architecture of this ancient land.... More

Nepal, the magical kingdom, surrounded by the magnificent Himalayas, continues to lure visitors towards its scenic splendour and pilgrimage sites. This Shangri-la, abode to a pantheon of Gods, seems to exist in a time warp. The urban hubub continues to be intermingled with religious festivities and ... More

Myth, magic and mountains merge in the mighty Himalaya stretching from India to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in these adventurous tales of tragedy and triumph, fable and fantasy, faith and folklore. Breathtaking pictures make this book a visual delight.Myth, magic and mountains merge in the mighty Himala... More

This thoughtful essay explores the interplay of conflicting cultures and belief systems, which gives India both its charm and mystery. English, French and German text.... More

India is one of the most exotic countries in the world - a land of maharajas, Krishna, Buddha, Shah Jahan, Ghandi and Nehru. The diversity of landscapes is breathtaking, from the towering Himalaya in the north to the tranquil beaches of the south. This Is India takes the reader on a journey through ... More

A pictorial tribute to Sri Lanka's rich cultural history... More

'Empowerment: HR strategies for service excellence' shows managers and students the importance of empowerment as part of human resource strategy. It provides a critical perspective of this established vital management technique, identifying factors that will lead to a win: win situation for all conc... More

Depicted as an insular and forbidding police state with an "insane" dictator at its helm, North Korea-charter member of Bush's "Axis of Evil"--is a country the U.S. loves to hate. Now the CIA says it possesses nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, as well as long-range missiles capable of deliv... More

It is now widely recognised that agriculture can benefit when indigenous technical knowledge of farmers or ITK is reclaimed and integrated with modern farming practices. ITK is derived from local culture, traditions and long-term human interaction with the environment. It needs both documentation an... More

A practical and unique guide, "Rome Past Present" appeals to the kid in all of us, with photographs of 18 of Rome's most important sites as they are today and illustrated acetate overlays showing each site in its heyday. In addition, a straight-forward text and additional photographs help bring the ... More

This concise guide to British history not only summarizes the colorful past of a tiny yet powerful country, but also explains how the British developed their unique identity, and what the future could hold for this island nation.This concise guide to British history not only summarizes the colorful ... More

From rice paddies to pachinko parlors, ancient temples to the Honda assembly plants, Kobota's lens has captured the essence of Japan--both the ordinary and the extraordinary in 185 sumptuous color photographs.MODERN JAPAN, the second largest economy in the world, is a land of contradictions. Home to... More

With India making great strides in the field of Information Technology and the West outsourcing its work to our talented workforce, it is time that we presented before the world a new, modern and vibrant India - an India that has beautifully integrated its own heritage with the best of the world.'L... More