From the early 16th century to the eve of the Indian Mutiny, the "white Mughals" who wore local dress and adopted Indian ways were a source of embarrassment to successive colonial administrations. This book uncovers a world unexplored by history, and places at its centre a tale of betrayal.[...]
White Mughals is the romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that crossed and transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time.James Achilles Kirkpatrick was the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad when in 1798 he glimpsed Kahir[...]
Argues that western foreign aid efforts have done little to stem global poverty, citing how such organizations as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are not held accountable for ineffective practices that the author believes intrude into the inner workings of other countries. By the [...]
We are all aware of the extreme hunger and poverty that afflict the world's poor. We hear the facts, see the images on television, buy the T-shirt and are moved as individuals and governments to dig deep into our pockets. Yet what happens to all this aid? Why after 50 years and $2.3 trillion are the[...]
Spanning the years 1920 to 1956, this priceless collection shows Hemingway's work as a reporter, from correspondent for the "Toronto Star" to contributor to "Esquire, Colliers, " and "Look." As fledgling reporter, war correspondent, and seasoned journalist, Hemingway provides access to a range of ex[...]
Spanish Edition. This book discusses the historical, geographic and political environment in which Christianity developed and grew.[...]
Fanny Parkes, who lived in India between 1822 and 1846, was the ideal travel writer - courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her delightful journal traces her journey from prim memsahib, married to a minor civil servant of the Raj, to eccentric, sitar-playing Indophile, flue[...]
Norway and New York City-based interior designers Bernt Heiberg and Bill Cummings of Heiberg Cummings Design bring both an eye for Scandinavian minimalism and an appreciation for a traditional American aesthetic to each of their projects.
Bernt and Bill value individual expression above all, an[...]
Archaeological work at 1 Poultry includes analysis of 280 burials associated with the medieval church of St Benet Sherehog and a post-Great Fire burial ground on the same location. Post-medieval coffins and coffin furniture indicate that the burial population is primarily late, with a fifth dated to[...]
Deals with caves and their environments. This title covers caves from around the world. It includes more than 100 comprehensive articles from scholars and explorers in 15 different countries. It features many full-color photographs, maps, and drawings from the authors' own work, which provide images[...]
In FROM DAY ONE, long-time CEO Bill White reveals the key skills that lead to breakthrough success, and helps integrate them into your repertoire as you manage your career for outstanding results. Discover how to identify the best possible first job, first company, first boss...and get them. Walk in[...]
The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators
Every English writer knows Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style." The book's mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. This much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, [...]
Offers advice on improving writing skills and promoting a style marked by simplicity, orderliness, and sincerity[...]
This manual offers advice on improving writing skills. The emphasis is on promoting a plain English style.[...]
The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force comprised of members from different species on different worlds who work together to ensure peace and order in the universe. Hal Jordan and his character will star in the forthcoming movie (played by Ryan Reynolds).[...]
This book introduces geochemistry in a way that will further the reader's understanding of the Earth. The first part of the text, The Geochemical Toolbox , explains the tools of geochemistry. These include thermodynamics, kinetics, aquatic chemistry, trace element geochemistry, and isotope geochemi[...]
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of geochemistry. The book first lays out the 'geochemical toolbox' the basic principles and techniques of modern geochemistry, beginning with a review of thermodynamics and kinetics as they apply to the Earth and its environs. These basic [...]