Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 935118353X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 935118353X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 935118353X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143333845
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143333845
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Puffin Book of World Myhts and Legends
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 818475910X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Timeless stories told anew Find out how the world was created, why the sun and the moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun's scorching rays and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain. Retold by bestselling author Anita Nair, these magical stories from all over the world come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate readers of all ages.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 818475910X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Timeless stories told anew Find out how the world was created, why the sun and the moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun's scorching rays and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain. Retold by bestselling author Anita Nair, these magical stories from all over the world come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate readers of all ages.
Seasons of Splendour
Author: Madhur Jaffrey
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
ISBN: 9781857933642
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of traditional tales about gods and heroes in Hindu mythology, aranged in sequence as they might be told at religious festivals during the course of a Hindu calendar year.
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
ISBN: 9781857933642
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of traditional tales about gods and heroes in Hindu mythology, aranged in sequence as they might be told at religious festivals during the course of a Hindu calendar year.
Malabar Mind
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353576199
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
In Malabar Mind, Anita Nair's debut collection of poems, the real and corporeal, landscapes and mindscapes are explored with a fluid ease. From the quirky resonance of Malabar's names to the stressed drone of television newscasters during war time; from the apathy of non-stick frying pans to the quiet content of cows chewing cud, Anita Nair rakes through the everyday, pausing each time for an unusual moment. Love, failure, humor, irony, lust, hope, anguish; beaches, crows, bus journeys, hospitals, just about every aspect of the human existence finds place in this collection of poems written over a decade.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353576199
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
In Malabar Mind, Anita Nair's debut collection of poems, the real and corporeal, landscapes and mindscapes are explored with a fluid ease. From the quirky resonance of Malabar's names to the stressed drone of television newscasters during war time; from the apathy of non-stick frying pans to the quiet content of cows chewing cud, Anita Nair rakes through the everyday, pausing each time for an unusual moment. Love, failure, humor, irony, lust, hope, anguish; beaches, crows, bus journeys, hospitals, just about every aspect of the human existence finds place in this collection of poems written over a decade.
The Sensualist
Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184754647
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
The Sensualist is the story of a man enslaved by his libido and spiralling towards self-destruction. Gripping, erotic, even brutal, the book explores the demons that its protagonist must grapple with before he is able to come to terms with himself. In this fascinating account of the pleasures and perils that attend a young man's coming of age, Ruskin Bond displays his felicity in exploring the dark aspects of the human psyche. Bold and powerful, The Sensualist is a compelling read.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184754647
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
The Sensualist is the story of a man enslaved by his libido and spiralling towards self-destruction. Gripping, erotic, even brutal, the book explores the demons that its protagonist must grapple with before he is able to come to terms with himself. In this fascinating account of the pleasures and perils that attend a young man's coming of age, Ruskin Bond displays his felicity in exploring the dark aspects of the human psyche. Bold and powerful, The Sensualist is a compelling read.
Chain of Custody
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
ISBN: 1908524758
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
What does thirteen-year-old Nandita’s disappearance have to do with the murder of a prominent lawyer in a gated community? As Gowda investigates, he is suddenly embroiled in Bangalore’s child-trafficking racket. Negotiating insensitive laws, indifferent officials, and uncooperative witnesses, he is in a race against time to rescue Nandita from one of the most depraved criminal rings he has ever encountered.
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
ISBN: 1908524758
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
What does thirteen-year-old Nandita’s disappearance have to do with the murder of a prominent lawyer in a gated community? As Gowda investigates, he is suddenly embroiled in Bangalore’s child-trafficking racket. Negotiating insensitive laws, indifferent officials, and uncooperative witnesses, he is in a race against time to rescue Nandita from one of the most depraved criminal rings he has ever encountered.
My Little Book of Ganesha
Author: Penguin India
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143453260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Let's dive into the vast and wonderful world of Hindu mythology! Clever Ganesha's got something on his mind, but what that is you'll have to read on to find. With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about Ganesha will entertain and delight. · This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to some of the best known and best loved gods from popular Hindu mythology, including Krishna, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Shiva, and Durga. · Dotted with interesting facts about each god as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity. · Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association. · Perfect way to familiarize babies with India's rich cultural fabric. · These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids. · A must have to impart important life lessons from various gods and goddesses. · Collect all books in the series!
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143453260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Let's dive into the vast and wonderful world of Hindu mythology! Clever Ganesha's got something on his mind, but what that is you'll have to read on to find. With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about Ganesha will entertain and delight. · This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to some of the best known and best loved gods from popular Hindu mythology, including Krishna, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Shiva, and Durga. · Dotted with interesting facts about each god as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity. · Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association. · Perfect way to familiarize babies with India's rich cultural fabric. · These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids. · A must have to impart important life lessons from various gods and goddesses. · Collect all books in the series!
The Puffin Book of Classic Indian Tales for Children
Author: Meera Uberoi
Publisher: Penguin Global
ISBN: 9780143335405
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated collection of over forty folk tales from India, manny of them based on Hindu mythology.
Publisher: Penguin Global
ISBN: 9780143335405
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated collection of over forty folk tales from India, manny of them based on Hindu mythology.