Author: Phyllis Irwin M. D.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452025398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Travel a mountain road to a village for a medical clinic, trek along the Indus to visit a former patient, visit a Princess to do a pre-natal check, or watch as very sick patients are brought in to the hospital by local "ambulance", a roped frame bed carried on the shoulders of four men. These stories and many more are related in Doctor Memsaab, as the author draws from diaries, old letters, and memories the story of her life as a medical missionary in the foothills of the Himalayas. She was also a wife and a mother of three active youngsters. The reader gets a glimpse of how she managed these roles as she tells how she and her husband made time for family life with a simple picnic or playing games, and by including the children in the ministry when possible. Whether treating a poor villager or the wealthy elite, the desire was not only to heal physically, but also to treat spiritual needs by demonstrating the compassion and love of Christ, and whenever feasible, presenting the Gospel of salvation through Jesus.
Dr. Memsaab
Author: Phyllis Irwin M. D.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452025398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Travel a mountain road to a village for a medical clinic, trek along the Indus to visit a former patient, visit a Princess to do a pre-natal check, or watch as very sick patients are brought in to the hospital by local "ambulance", a roped frame bed carried on the shoulders of four men. These stories and many more are related in Doctor Memsaab, as the author draws from diaries, old letters, and memories the story of her life as a medical missionary in the foothills of the Himalayas. She was also a wife and a mother of three active youngsters. The reader gets a glimpse of how she managed these roles as she tells how she and her husband made time for family life with a simple picnic or playing games, and by including the children in the ministry when possible. Whether treating a poor villager or the wealthy elite, the desire was not only to heal physically, but also to treat spiritual needs by demonstrating the compassion and love of Christ, and whenever feasible, presenting the Gospel of salvation through Jesus.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452025398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Travel a mountain road to a village for a medical clinic, trek along the Indus to visit a former patient, visit a Princess to do a pre-natal check, or watch as very sick patients are brought in to the hospital by local "ambulance", a roped frame bed carried on the shoulders of four men. These stories and many more are related in Doctor Memsaab, as the author draws from diaries, old letters, and memories the story of her life as a medical missionary in the foothills of the Himalayas. She was also a wife and a mother of three active youngsters. The reader gets a glimpse of how she managed these roles as she tells how she and her husband made time for family life with a simple picnic or playing games, and by including the children in the ministry when possible. Whether treating a poor villager or the wealthy elite, the desire was not only to heal physically, but also to treat spiritual needs by demonstrating the compassion and love of Christ, and whenever feasible, presenting the Gospel of salvation through Jesus.
Three Bargains: A Novel
Author: Tania Malik
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393244229
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
A tale of fathers and sons, the ties that bind, and the barriers of class that even love cannot break, Three Bargains is a stunning first novel, as potent, heart-stopping, and epic as Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. By the banks of the River Yamuna in northern India, where rice paddies of basmati merge into fields of sugarcane, twelve-year-old Madan lives with his impoverished family in the town of Gorapur. Madan's father works for Avtaar Singh, a powerful and controlling man who owns the largest factory in town and much of the land around it. Madan's sharp mind and hardened determination catch Avtaar Singh's attention. When Madan’s father's misdeeds jeopardize his sister's life, Madan strikes his first bargain with Avtaar Singh to save her. Drawn into Avtaar Singh's violent world, Madan becomes his son in every way but by blood. Suddenly it looks as if everything will change for Madan and his family until a forbidden love affair has brutal consequences and he is forced to leave behind all that is dear to him. On his journey toward redemption, Madan will have to bargain, once, twice, three times for his life and for the lives of those he loves.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393244229
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
A tale of fathers and sons, the ties that bind, and the barriers of class that even love cannot break, Three Bargains is a stunning first novel, as potent, heart-stopping, and epic as Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. By the banks of the River Yamuna in northern India, where rice paddies of basmati merge into fields of sugarcane, twelve-year-old Madan lives with his impoverished family in the town of Gorapur. Madan's father works for Avtaar Singh, a powerful and controlling man who owns the largest factory in town and much of the land around it. Madan's sharp mind and hardened determination catch Avtaar Singh's attention. When Madan’s father's misdeeds jeopardize his sister's life, Madan strikes his first bargain with Avtaar Singh to save her. Drawn into Avtaar Singh's violent world, Madan becomes his son in every way but by blood. Suddenly it looks as if everything will change for Madan and his family until a forbidden love affair has brutal consequences and he is forced to leave behind all that is dear to him. On his journey toward redemption, Madan will have to bargain, once, twice, three times for his life and for the lives of those he loves.
Masaba
Author: Peter Drinkwater
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Cracks in the Dome: Fractured Histories of Empire in the Zanzibar Museum, 1897-1964
Author: Sarah Longair
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317158776
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
As one of the most monumental and recognisable landmarks from Zanzibar’s years as a British Protectorate, the distinctive domed building of the Zanzibar Museum (also known as the Beit al-Amani or Peace Memorial Museum) is widely known and familiar to Zanzibaris and visitors alike. Yet the complicated and compelling history behind its construction and collection has been overlooked by historians until now. Drawing on a rich and wide range of hitherto unexplored archival, photographic, architectural and material evidence, this book is the first serious investigation of this remarkable institution. Although the museum was not opened until 1925, this book traces the longer history of colonial display which culminated in the establishment of the Zanzibar Museum. It reveals the complexity of colonial knowledge production in the changing political context of the twentieth century British Empire and explores the broad spectrum of people from diverse communities who shaped its existence as staff, informants, collectors and teachers. Through vivid narratives involving people, objects and exhibits, this book exposes the fractures, contradictions and tensions in creating and maintaining a colonial museum, and casts light on the conflicted character of the ’colonial mission’ in eastern Africa.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317158776
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
As one of the most monumental and recognisable landmarks from Zanzibar’s years as a British Protectorate, the distinctive domed building of the Zanzibar Museum (also known as the Beit al-Amani or Peace Memorial Museum) is widely known and familiar to Zanzibaris and visitors alike. Yet the complicated and compelling history behind its construction and collection has been overlooked by historians until now. Drawing on a rich and wide range of hitherto unexplored archival, photographic, architectural and material evidence, this book is the first serious investigation of this remarkable institution. Although the museum was not opened until 1925, this book traces the longer history of colonial display which culminated in the establishment of the Zanzibar Museum. It reveals the complexity of colonial knowledge production in the changing political context of the twentieth century British Empire and explores the broad spectrum of people from diverse communities who shaped its existence as staff, informants, collectors and teachers. Through vivid narratives involving people, objects and exhibits, this book exposes the fractures, contradictions and tensions in creating and maintaining a colonial museum, and casts light on the conflicted character of the ’colonial mission’ in eastern Africa.
The Serious Shopper's Guide to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Author: Anne Garber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780969518709
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780969518709
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Gurkha's Daughter
Author: Prajwal Parajuly
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623651468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A number one bestseller in India and a shortlisted nomination for the Dylan Thomas Prize, The Gurkha's Daughter is a distinctive debut from a rising star in South Asian literature. This collection of stories captures the textures and sounds of the Nepalese diaspora through eight intimate, nuanced portraits, taking us from the hillside city of Darjeeling, India to a tucked away Nepalese restaurant in New York City. The daily struggles of Parajuly's characters reveal histories of war, colonial occupation, religious division, systemized oppression, and dispossession in the diverse geographical intersection of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and China. In a cruel remark by a wealthy doctor to her tenant shopkeeper, we hear the persistent injustice of the caste system; in the contentious relationship between a wealthy widow and her sister-in-law, we glimpse the restricted lives and submissive social roles of Nepalese women; and in a daughter's relationship with her father, we find a dissonance between modernity and tradition that has echoed through the generations in unexpected ways. Across different ethnicities, religions, and other social distinctions, the characters in these share a universal yearning, not just for survival but for a better life; one with love, dignity, and community. In The Gurkha's Daughter, Parajuly reveals the small acts of bravery--the sustaining, driving hope--that bind together the human experience.
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1623651468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A number one bestseller in India and a shortlisted nomination for the Dylan Thomas Prize, The Gurkha's Daughter is a distinctive debut from a rising star in South Asian literature. This collection of stories captures the textures and sounds of the Nepalese diaspora through eight intimate, nuanced portraits, taking us from the hillside city of Darjeeling, India to a tucked away Nepalese restaurant in New York City. The daily struggles of Parajuly's characters reveal histories of war, colonial occupation, religious division, systemized oppression, and dispossession in the diverse geographical intersection of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and China. In a cruel remark by a wealthy doctor to her tenant shopkeeper, we hear the persistent injustice of the caste system; in the contentious relationship between a wealthy widow and her sister-in-law, we glimpse the restricted lives and submissive social roles of Nepalese women; and in a daughter's relationship with her father, we find a dissonance between modernity and tradition that has echoed through the generations in unexpected ways. Across different ethnicities, religions, and other social distinctions, the characters in these share a universal yearning, not just for survival but for a better life; one with love, dignity, and community. In The Gurkha's Daughter, Parajuly reveals the small acts of bravery--the sustaining, driving hope--that bind together the human experience.
Assam
Author: Chandra Bhushan
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
ISBN: 9788178353524
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A comprehensive book on Assam its heritage and culture. Assam is full of mountains, plateaus, river streams, various tribes, dense forests, and rare wild species. The author attempts to discuss all aspects its ancient history, its contribution in freedom struggle, tribal dances, weaving industry, tourist places, drama and cinema and a special focus of Gopinath Bardolai A useful book on history and culture of Assam.
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
ISBN: 9788178353524
Category : Assam (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A comprehensive book on Assam its heritage and culture. Assam is full of mountains, plateaus, river streams, various tribes, dense forests, and rare wild species. The author attempts to discuss all aspects its ancient history, its contribution in freedom struggle, tribal dances, weaving industry, tourist places, drama and cinema and a special focus of Gopinath Bardolai A useful book on history and culture of Assam.
Know Your State Assam
Author: Arihant Experts
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9313197081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Many people might have encountered questions being asked from the place they live during their interview or might have noticed wide range of questions belonging to different places under the section of General Awareness which is also termed as Current Affairs. With the rapidly growing competition level, the need of being aware of General Knowledge is rising considerably. Arihant’s Know Your States Series of books updated with latest facts and informations of different states of India promote a huge amount of knowledge which has been helping students in an effective way since long time. The current edition of Know Your States Assam explores the complete coverage of History, Geography, Economy, Polity and Art & Culture of this North-Eastern Region which is famous in its own ways. It is incorporated with essential chapterwise theories and presents an appropriate number of MCQs to prepare for APSC and other State Level Exams. A premium book for aspirants as well as travelers, it continues to impress its readers largely.
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9313197081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Many people might have encountered questions being asked from the place they live during their interview or might have noticed wide range of questions belonging to different places under the section of General Awareness which is also termed as Current Affairs. With the rapidly growing competition level, the need of being aware of General Knowledge is rising considerably. Arihant’s Know Your States Series of books updated with latest facts and informations of different states of India promote a huge amount of knowledge which has been helping students in an effective way since long time. The current edition of Know Your States Assam explores the complete coverage of History, Geography, Economy, Polity and Art & Culture of this North-Eastern Region which is famous in its own ways. It is incorporated with essential chapterwise theories and presents an appropriate number of MCQs to prepare for APSC and other State Level Exams. A premium book for aspirants as well as travelers, it continues to impress its readers largely.
Jessie's Will
Author: Virginia Wells
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664102558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Myra Stevenson, an Anglo Indian teacher and single mother to Thomas, faces her worst nightmare when she discovers Thomas’s father has visited him without her knowledge. As he belongs to the echelons of British society in India, she fears he will claim their son who looks European. Giles Cottrell, owner of a tea plantation and an officer in the Indian Army reserves, had no idea he fathered a son until his grandmother (Jessie) informed him of the fact in a letter after her death. He informs Myra that his grandmother left them each a letter. His letter sets out directives, one being that they must marry for Thomas to bear his name in accordance to the Legitimacy Act, 1926. Myra refuses to allow Giles to read her letter. Conflicts arise between the pair as a result, especially as Jessie left her property in Delhi to Myra. The couple marry and embark on a train journey to Darjeeling to await the decree that makes Thomas legally a Cottrell. However, their married life is fraught with issues of mistrust and outside interferences. Myra once again faces her past fears of ostracism. How she wins her husband’s love and stands tall amidst racial misconceptions and discrimination is the story she relates.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664102558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Myra Stevenson, an Anglo Indian teacher and single mother to Thomas, faces her worst nightmare when she discovers Thomas’s father has visited him without her knowledge. As he belongs to the echelons of British society in India, she fears he will claim their son who looks European. Giles Cottrell, owner of a tea plantation and an officer in the Indian Army reserves, had no idea he fathered a son until his grandmother (Jessie) informed him of the fact in a letter after her death. He informs Myra that his grandmother left them each a letter. His letter sets out directives, one being that they must marry for Thomas to bear his name in accordance to the Legitimacy Act, 1926. Myra refuses to allow Giles to read her letter. Conflicts arise between the pair as a result, especially as Jessie left her property in Delhi to Myra. The couple marry and embark on a train journey to Darjeeling to await the decree that makes Thomas legally a Cottrell. However, their married life is fraught with issues of mistrust and outside interferences. Myra once again faces her past fears of ostracism. How she wins her husband’s love and stands tall amidst racial misconceptions and discrimination is the story she relates.
Green City In the Sun
Author: Barbara Wood
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1596528796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 799
Book Description
A magnificent saga of two proud and powerful families—one British, one African—and their battle over Kenya’s destiny in the twentieth century. In 1917, Dr. Grace Treverton arrives in Kenya, determined to bring modern medicine to the African natives. Her brother, Sir Valentine Treverton, has his own dream for the British protectorate: to establish an agricultural empire to rival any in England. The aspirations of the wealthy Trevertons collide with those of the Mathenge tribe, an African family that has lived on the land for years. Grace soon finds a deadly rival in Mama Wachera, an African medicine woman who fights to maintain native traditions against the encroaching whites. After Wachera curses the Trevertons, a series of tragedies threatens to destroy what the once-great family fought to create. But the fates of future generations of these two remarkable families are inextricably bound. A bold and brilliant achievement, Green City in the Sun brims with all the drama, violence, and fierce beauty of the Kenyan landscape.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1596528796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 799
Book Description
A magnificent saga of two proud and powerful families—one British, one African—and their battle over Kenya’s destiny in the twentieth century. In 1917, Dr. Grace Treverton arrives in Kenya, determined to bring modern medicine to the African natives. Her brother, Sir Valentine Treverton, has his own dream for the British protectorate: to establish an agricultural empire to rival any in England. The aspirations of the wealthy Trevertons collide with those of the Mathenge tribe, an African family that has lived on the land for years. Grace soon finds a deadly rival in Mama Wachera, an African medicine woman who fights to maintain native traditions against the encroaching whites. After Wachera curses the Trevertons, a series of tragedies threatens to destroy what the once-great family fought to create. But the fates of future generations of these two remarkable families are inextricably bound. A bold and brilliant achievement, Green City in the Sun brims with all the drama, violence, and fierce beauty of the Kenyan landscape.