Author: Moin Mir
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 8186939903
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Moin Mir is a London based writer of Indian origin. He began writing under the influence of his grandfather, a scholar of Sufism, Omar Khayyam and Mirza Ghalib. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince. The Lost Fragrance of Infinity is his second book. Mir speaks frequently at leading international literature festivals on topics ranging from Sufism, history and travel writing.
Jitterbug Perfume
Author: Tom Robbins
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553897926
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Jitterbug Perfume is an epic. Which is to say, it begins in the forests of ancient Bohemia and doesn’t conclude until nine o’clock tonight (Paris time). It is a saga, as well. A saga must have a hero, and the hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue, very, very old, and embossed with the image of a goat-horned god. If the liquid in the bottle actually is the secret essence of the universe, as some folks seem to think, it had better be discovered soon because it is leaking and there is only a drop or two left.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553897926
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Jitterbug Perfume is an epic. Which is to say, it begins in the forests of ancient Bohemia and doesn’t conclude until nine o’clock tonight (Paris time). It is a saga, as well. A saga must have a hero, and the hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue, very, very old, and embossed with the image of a goat-horned god. If the liquid in the bottle actually is the secret essence of the universe, as some folks seem to think, it had better be discovered soon because it is leaking and there is only a drop or two left.
The Lost Fragrance of Infinity
Author: Moin Mir
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 8186939903
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Moin Mir is a London based writer of Indian origin. He began writing under the influence of his grandfather, a scholar of Sufism, Omar Khayyam and Mirza Ghalib. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince. The Lost Fragrance of Infinity is his second book. Mir speaks frequently at leading international literature festivals on topics ranging from Sufism, history and travel writing.
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 8186939903
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Moin Mir is a London based writer of Indian origin. He began writing under the influence of his grandfather, a scholar of Sufism, Omar Khayyam and Mirza Ghalib. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince. The Lost Fragrance of Infinity is his second book. Mir speaks frequently at leading international literature festivals on topics ranging from Sufism, history and travel writing.
The Book of Tea
Author: Kakuzo Okakura
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1425000533
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
The Book of Tea is a brief but classic essay on tea drinking, its history, restorative powers, and rich connection to Japanese culture. Okakura felt that "Teaism" was at the very center of Japanese life and helped shape everything from art, aesthetics, and an appreciation for the ephemeral to architecture, design, gardens, and painting. In tea could be found one source of what Okakura felt was Japan's and, by extension, Asia's unique power to influence the world. Containing both a history of tea in Japan and lucid, wide-ranging comments on the schools of tea, Zen, Taoism, flower arranging, and the tea ceremony and its tea-masters, this book is deservedly a timeless classic and will be of interest to anyone interested in the Japanese arts and ways. Book jacket.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1425000533
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
The Book of Tea is a brief but classic essay on tea drinking, its history, restorative powers, and rich connection to Japanese culture. Okakura felt that "Teaism" was at the very center of Japanese life and helped shape everything from art, aesthetics, and an appreciation for the ephemeral to architecture, design, gardens, and painting. In tea could be found one source of what Okakura felt was Japan's and, by extension, Asia's unique power to influence the world. Containing both a history of tea in Japan and lucid, wide-ranging comments on the schools of tea, Zen, Taoism, flower arranging, and the tea ceremony and its tea-masters, this book is deservedly a timeless classic and will be of interest to anyone interested in the Japanese arts and ways. Book jacket.
Perfume
Author: Patrick Süskind
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241975328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An erotic masterpiece of twentieth century fiction - a tale of sensual obsession and bloodlust in eighteenth century Paris 'An astonishing tour de force both in concept and execution' Guardian In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, and if his name has been forgotten today. It is certainly not because Grenouille fell short of those more famous blackguards when it came to arrogance, misanthropy, immorality, or, more succinctly, wickedness, but because his gifts and his sole ambition were restricted to a domain that leaves no traces in history: to the fleeting realm of scent . . . 'A fantastic tale of murder and twisted eroticism controlled by a disgusted loathing of humanity . .. Clever, stylish, absorbing and well worth reading' Literary Review 'A meditation on the nature of death, desire and decay . . . A remarkable début' Peter Ackroyd, The New York Times Book Review 'Unlike anything else one has read. A phenomenon . . . [It] will remain unique in contemporary literature' Figaro 'An ingenious and totally absorbing fantasy' Daily Telegraph 'Witty, stylish and ferociously absorbing' Observer
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241975328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An erotic masterpiece of twentieth century fiction - a tale of sensual obsession and bloodlust in eighteenth century Paris 'An astonishing tour de force both in concept and execution' Guardian In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, and if his name has been forgotten today. It is certainly not because Grenouille fell short of those more famous blackguards when it came to arrogance, misanthropy, immorality, or, more succinctly, wickedness, but because his gifts and his sole ambition were restricted to a domain that leaves no traces in history: to the fleeting realm of scent . . . 'A fantastic tale of murder and twisted eroticism controlled by a disgusted loathing of humanity . .. Clever, stylish, absorbing and well worth reading' Literary Review 'A meditation on the nature of death, desire and decay . . . A remarkable début' Peter Ackroyd, The New York Times Book Review 'Unlike anything else one has read. A phenomenon . . . [It] will remain unique in contemporary literature' Figaro 'An ingenious and totally absorbing fantasy' Daily Telegraph 'Witty, stylish and ferociously absorbing' Observer
The Scent Keeper
Author: Erica Bauermeister
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250200148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination. Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250200148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination. Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.
Fragrance of a Wild Soul
Author: Ruby Ahluwalia
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1647836611
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Ruby Ahluwalia, a bureaucrat with a wandering, adventurous spirit, had it all — a successful career, a happy, supportive family and a creative and analytical mind. A pro multitasker, she was juggling her time and energies to be a super professional and a super mom, wife and daughter. Little did she realize that in this process, she was becoming a ‘below average her’. Just when she realized that she was almost losing the ground beneath her feet, she had a knock on her door – a knock that toppled her life upside down on full velocity and changed the course of her life… Here’s her journey — a story of self exploration — that led her to answers that lay in the patterns of human behaviour. • If your urge to nurture others is leading you to under nourish yourself, • If your suppressed self is leading you to abuse your body, soul and mind, • If you are craving to mend the splits in your soul.. Then it is your story too…. We all have our own cancers, even if they may not have become tumors as yet. How can we heal ourselves and come out of our self-created pits and discover our infinite potential is the purpose of telling this story. Ruby is now a Life Coach and a prolific speaker on Holistic healing. She is the Founder of Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer and has worked with more than 2 lakh patients across India through the narrative of Integrated Cancer care. You can reach out to her on her email, [email protected]
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1647836611
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Ruby Ahluwalia, a bureaucrat with a wandering, adventurous spirit, had it all — a successful career, a happy, supportive family and a creative and analytical mind. A pro multitasker, she was juggling her time and energies to be a super professional and a super mom, wife and daughter. Little did she realize that in this process, she was becoming a ‘below average her’. Just when she realized that she was almost losing the ground beneath her feet, she had a knock on her door – a knock that toppled her life upside down on full velocity and changed the course of her life… Here’s her journey — a story of self exploration — that led her to answers that lay in the patterns of human behaviour. • If your urge to nurture others is leading you to under nourish yourself, • If your suppressed self is leading you to abuse your body, soul and mind, • If you are craving to mend the splits in your soul.. Then it is your story too…. We all have our own cancers, even if they may not have become tumors as yet. How can we heal ourselves and come out of our self-created pits and discover our infinite potential is the purpose of telling this story. Ruby is now a Life Coach and a prolific speaker on Holistic healing. She is the Founder of Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer and has worked with more than 2 lakh patients across India through the narrative of Integrated Cancer care. You can reach out to her on her email, [email protected]
Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince: Defeat of the East India Company in the House of Commons
Author: Moin Mir
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 8193600932
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Born and raised in India, Moin Mir has worked extensively in the fields of advertising and brand consulting across Europe and Asia. Driven by his passion for History, Sufism and cultural revivalism and restoration, Mir began by working on the translation of Mirza Ghalib’s (India’s foremost Urdu poet) letters into English – a project that inspired him to pursue his interests in History even further. Mir is a descendant of Hazrat Modud Chishti, one of the stalwart founders of the Chishti Sufi order. He is also a scion of the Nawab family of Surat and next in line to succeed his father as the Darbar of Kamandiyah, Gujarat India. He lives in London with his fiancé Leonie Moschner.
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
ISBN: 8193600932
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Born and raised in India, Moin Mir has worked extensively in the fields of advertising and brand consulting across Europe and Asia. Driven by his passion for History, Sufism and cultural revivalism and restoration, Mir began by working on the translation of Mirza Ghalib’s (India’s foremost Urdu poet) letters into English – a project that inspired him to pursue his interests in History even further. Mir is a descendant of Hazrat Modud Chishti, one of the stalwart founders of the Chishti Sufi order. He is also a scion of the Nawab family of Surat and next in line to succeed his father as the Darbar of Kamandiyah, Gujarat India. He lives in London with his fiancé Leonie Moschner.
Attainable Sustainable
Author: Kris Bordessa
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1426221851
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 595
Book Description
Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these beautifully illustrated pages, eco-guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, using tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating fun, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time honored-wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1426221851
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 595
Book Description
Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these beautifully illustrated pages, eco-guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, using tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating fun, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time honored-wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.
The Lost Fragrance of Infinity
Author: MOIN. MIR
Publisher: Indiaink
ISBN: 9788186939987
Category : Historical fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1739, Qaraar Ali, a young craftsman from Delhi witnesses the destruction of his world as he has known it. His wondrous city where he found love, spirituality, the friendship of poets and philosophers becomes a desolate, scorching hell. From the embers of his past, a journey begins; one which takes him into the depths of Sufi philosophy. Traversing spectacular landscapes of a fading Mughal Empire, a turbulent Central Asia and Persia, a culturally retreating Ottoman Empire and declining Spanish influence, Qaraar Ali finds hope in the sacred geometry of the Sufis through which he attempts at rebuilding his life and rediscovering love. A deeply passionate love story imbued with spirituality, acceptance, compassion and redemption, The Lost Fragrance of Infinity gives a much-deserved voice to Sufism and its contributions to humanity, art, mathematics, mysticism and science.
Publisher: Indiaink
ISBN: 9788186939987
Category : Historical fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1739, Qaraar Ali, a young craftsman from Delhi witnesses the destruction of his world as he has known it. His wondrous city where he found love, spirituality, the friendship of poets and philosophers becomes a desolate, scorching hell. From the embers of his past, a journey begins; one which takes him into the depths of Sufi philosophy. Traversing spectacular landscapes of a fading Mughal Empire, a turbulent Central Asia and Persia, a culturally retreating Ottoman Empire and declining Spanish influence, Qaraar Ali finds hope in the sacred geometry of the Sufis through which he attempts at rebuilding his life and rediscovering love. A deeply passionate love story imbued with spirituality, acceptance, compassion and redemption, The Lost Fragrance of Infinity gives a much-deserved voice to Sufism and its contributions to humanity, art, mathematics, mysticism and science.
Sunshine and the Lost Star
Author: Adrian Dragoi
Publisher: Adrian Dragoi
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Embark on a whimsical journey with "Sunshine and the Lost Star," a captivating children's book filled with magic, friendship, and the wonders of nature. Join Sunshine, a radiant star, as it sets out on a celestial adventure to find its lost companion. Through enchanted forests, magical meadows, and cosmic clearings, Sunshine discovers the secrets of the universe with the help of newfound friends—a talking owl, friendly clouds, and luminescent fish.In "Sunshine and the Lost Star," children aged 3-8 will be enchanted by the vivid storytelling and mesmerizing illustrations that bring the cosmic world to life. This heartwarming tale not only sparks imagination but also imparts valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the interconnected beauty of the universe. Perfect for bedtime or daytime reading, this book promises to transport young readers to a magical realm where smiles light up the sky, and dreams take flight.Get ready for a celestial journey full of joy, laughter, and the boundless magic of a child's imagination. "Sunshine and the Lost Star" is not just a story; it's an exploration of cosmic wonders that will leave young hearts beaming with delight.
Publisher: Adrian Dragoi
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Embark on a whimsical journey with "Sunshine and the Lost Star," a captivating children's book filled with magic, friendship, and the wonders of nature. Join Sunshine, a radiant star, as it sets out on a celestial adventure to find its lost companion. Through enchanted forests, magical meadows, and cosmic clearings, Sunshine discovers the secrets of the universe with the help of newfound friends—a talking owl, friendly clouds, and luminescent fish.In "Sunshine and the Lost Star," children aged 3-8 will be enchanted by the vivid storytelling and mesmerizing illustrations that bring the cosmic world to life. This heartwarming tale not only sparks imagination but also imparts valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the interconnected beauty of the universe. Perfect for bedtime or daytime reading, this book promises to transport young readers to a magical realm where smiles light up the sky, and dreams take flight.Get ready for a celestial journey full of joy, laughter, and the boundless magic of a child's imagination. "Sunshine and the Lost Star" is not just a story; it's an exploration of cosmic wonders that will leave young hearts beaming with delight.