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The Fifth Dimension

John Hick, Rs. 295.00

Drawing on mystical and religious traditions ancient and modern, and spiritual thinkers as diverse as Julian of Norwich and Mahatma Gandhi, this work is John Hick's eloquent argument for a more complete reality, in which a fifth, spiritual, dimension plays a central role. Uproot Hindutva

Thirumaavalavan,

Rs. 200.00

The leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal, the Liberation Panthers, the author analyses the various roles of Hindutva in sustaining Hindu hegemony. Always unflinchingly honest, hard-hitting, this collection, translated into English from Tamil for the first time, reveals new currents on Dalit politics.

Cooking At Home With Pedatha

Jigyasa Giri & Pratibha Jain, Rs. 450.00

The unfolding of this culinary legacy centres on 85-year-old Subhadra Krishna Rau Parigi, fondly called Pedatha. This book is more than a record of some of these traditional, time-tested recipes, of traditional Andhra vegetarian food.

Teacher Man

Frank McCourt,

Rs. 903.75

This is McCourt's book about how his 30-year teaching career shaped his second act as a writer. This is also a tribute to teachers everywhere. In bold prose featuring his wit and honesty, the author records the trials, triumphs and surprises he faces in public high schools in and around New York City.

I am the dewdrop,

I am the ocean...

Satish Gupta, Rs. 495.00

Simple, lyrical and profound, this is a collection of jewel like prose pieces and poetry. Culled from the artist's diaries and an inspirational monthly column, this book includes a selection of short stories, vignettes, anecdotes, etc. all interspersed by minimal brushwork and calligraphic strokes.

Life and Work of

M. S. Swaminathan

Anwar Dil, Rs. 600.00

This is the fifth volume by Anwar Dil that records the life and work of persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the eradication of hunger and poverty. In this volume the author captures the contribution of Dr. Swaminathan to the well being of humankind.

Dharmasutra Parallels

Patrick Olivelle,

Rs. 695.00

This book presents in a synoptic layout of the passages in the four Dharmasutras that deal with identical topics. The Dharmasutras represent the oldest extant codification of Law in ancient India. This is an invaluable tool in researching the legal and cultural history of this important period of ancient Indian history.

Shelley: The Pursuit

Richard Holmes,

Rs. 542.00

This is perhaps the best biography of Shelley ever written. Holmes has taken the Shelley story way out of the realm of myth and made it far more convincing and significant. It banishes forever the image of the poet as an `ineffectual angel.'

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