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English is a unique language which has innumerable great poets and authors from the past as well as the present, who have contributed profusely to its rich heritage. Nonetheless, we can not ignore the complexities of the English language which sometimes perplex a reader or even a scholar of this language. Improve your word power by Clifford Sawhney simplifies all these complexities of the language by providing answers to the many nagging grammatical queries, ...
While there are numerous Indian and foreign books on proverbs, what sets this book apart is that this is the only one to list proverbs by country and culture with entries from A to Z. Besides, many of the annotations are comprehensive with extra information on certain cultures and customs, which will enhance readers' general knowledge. And readers seeking proverbs on specific topics can simply flip to the Index and find what they are looking for. Furthermore, the ...
Amidst modern stress, strife and terrorism, it is imperative to realise what spirituality is really all about. Nothing achieves this objective better than reading about the lives and teachings of the world's greatest seers and philosophers. Although dealing with metaphysics, the focus of this book is spiritual rather than religious.For spirituality speaks only the language of love, compassion, oneness and bliss. Whatever you may wish to call the Ultimate Reality ...
There are many strange but true facts that we hear or read about without actual registering the unusual context. And there are other facts that we may never have even heard about.Did you know that: *There is an annual ghost mela held in Madhya Pradesh? *Switzerland attracts the most suicide tourists? *Sicily is seen upside down from an Italian village? *A new Japanese jeans actually slows down ageing? *In ancient times, iron cost more than gold? *Silver can ...
Jataka Tales are often short narratives which tell the stories of the lives of the Buddha before he reached Enlightenment. When, in the process of meditating beneath the Bodhi Tree, the cure for life`s suffering was revealed to him. Before reaching his last life as the Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha lived 550 successive lives in which he behaved justly and generously, accumulating merit during each life, until finally reaching Enlightenment. In some of his ...
Birbal's tales of wit and wisdom make lively reading for children as well as adults. His encounters at Emperor Akbar`s Court are legendary. Birbal's close friendship with Akbar earned him many enemies. Birbal survived countless murder attempts. Numerous stories have been spun around these plots. These stories were passed on from generation to generation. And the legend of Birbal grew. Unicorn Books presents 50 Birbal stories in this collection for children.
The book is divided into 30 professional categories, with some professions containing multiple categories. Only the best jokes have been selected in this compilation. The professions have been listed alphabetically for easy reference. The book is illustrated with over 100 excellent cartoons that are independent jokes in themselves and offer excellent value for money. Indeed, the world`s first book with jokes on so many professions. Guaranteed to make readers ...
Mullah Nasruddin is undoubtedly the best-known trickster and wit in human history. In some tales, Mullah is the smart joker taking others for a ride. In other stories, he's the one who becomes a fool. In yet others, the joke swings both ways and one isn't exactly sure who has fooled whom! Many tales are awash with unabashed nonsense and unbridled humour where Nasruddin play the wise man, the fool, the victim or the prankster in turns! For centuries, Nasruddin has ...
While many Indian joke books are jokes themselves, this book avoids the pitfalls by its professional approach towards compilation, rewriting and editing. The book comprises the world's best adult medical jokes, quips, quotes and humour. Bold and bawdy lines that don't make it between the covers of joke books in India make an appearance here. Unlike many joke books that are a start-to-finish affair without categorisation, this book is divided into 21 chapters that ...