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India - Eyewitness Guide
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Discover the people and traditions of one of the richest countries of the world.
India is home to people of many different cultural and ethnic origins - the legacy of wave upon wave of visitors who arrived for pilgrimage, conquest or trade. With the descendents of earlier civilisations, they created a giant melting pot of traditions and beliefs, all brought together in a nation rich in textures and contrasts.
This complex heritage is shown in the different regional tastes for cooking, clothing, dance, music and literature. Nowhere else on Earth enjoys such a patchwork of princes and palaces, curries and emeralds, artists and film stars. Learn through this book what unites the people of the biggest democracy in the world in the 21st century
- Superb full-colour photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artefacts and temples
- See the lost ruins of the Harappa civilisation, the home of the Bengal tiger, the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
- Learn how Buddha gained enlightenment, about the history of the British Raj, why Indians love Bollywood, how India gained its independence, about the beautiful art of miniature painting
- Discover the splendour of the Mughal Dynasty, the art of Indian storytelling, Gandhi's philosophy, what Kathakali is
Suitable for children: 8 years and over
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 075133085X
Published: 2002
Hardback: 64 pages
Price: £9.99
Stories from India
Enchantingly illustrated, this beautiful book retells sixteen traditional Indian tales that will engage and amuse young children.
Featuring old stories of trickery and cunning, to inspiring stories of the battles and feats of different Hindu gods, this is a classic book that children will return to again and again. A perfect gift for young readers.
Authors: Anna Milborne/Linda Edwards
Publisher: Usborne
ISBN: 0746063342
Published: 2004
Paperback: 96 pages, 276 x 216 mm
Price: £9.99
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book
The favourite adventures of Mowgli the man-cub and his extraordinary animal friends.
Here are the famous stories of how Mowgli came to the wolf pack, learned the law of the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the Black Panther, and Kaa the python, and killed the evil tiger Shere Khan. And here too are Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the snake-fighting mongoose, Little Toomai, who sees the elephants' secret dance, Kotick the white seal, and the varied characters in the horse lines of an army camp.
Suitable for ages 10 - 18 years
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 0140366865
Published: 1994
Paperback: 224 pages, 129 x 198 mm
Price: £3.99
Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art
More than 160 designs, mainly from India, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of beautiful patterns.
Used to cover hands, forearms and feet during the celebration of weddings, births and other traditional occasions, the designs include fine line, lacy and paisley motifs, as well as assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns featuring abstracts and woven tendrils. Great for artists, designers and anyone interested in Indian henna painting. 166 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Dover Publications
Author: Marty Noble
ISBN: 0486438600
Published: 2004
Paperback: 32 pages, 210 x 279 mm
Price: £6.95
Encyclopedia of Religion - Eyewitness Guide
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The Encyclopedia of Religion presents all the world faiths in a visually appealing way, taking a detailed look at the six main religions: Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
This book provides answers about what the followers of different religions really believe and allows readers to learn about the ideals of each faith. An up-to-date reference section provides readers with a concise and illuminating insight into the common themes of religions and their spread throughout the world. Integration of words and pictures enables readers of different ages and abilities to access information.
Includes more than 1,200 photographs and illustrations, many of them commissioned especially for this book. Explains the practices and teachings of each religion, while displaying the art and architecture associated with each faith.
Suitable for children: 8 years and over
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 1405303050
Published: 2004
Hardback: 304 pages, 216 x 280 mm
Price: £19.99
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