Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Delhi – Light, Shades, Shadows
“Delhi, Light, Shades, Shadows” is Delhi that was and what it becomes as seen through the eyes of veteran photographer, Dhruva N Chaudhuri. He captures the changing colours of the capital city in this exclusive publication in shades of black and white. Delhi`s myriad lights and also shadows are projected with great elan. The book
Kinnaur: Unfolding Exotic Himalayan Land
Kinnaur: Unfolding Exotic Himalayan Land by O.C. Handa describes one of India least populated and most mountainous administrative districts. Nesting in the Indian Himalayas north-east of Shimla, Kinnaur forms the easternmost corner of Himchal Padesh and includes Kinnaur Kailash, a mountain sacred both to Hindus and Buddhists.The book is more of an academic study than
Ladakh – The Essential Guide – Kashmir – Manali
Comprehensive, illustrated guidebook to the magical land of Ladakh in the far north of India, beyond the Himalayas. Up to date information on hotels and transport and practical advice on planning and budgeting your trip. Detailed explanatory descriptions of the regions` famous Buddhist monasteries and other sights besides the stupendous road journeys to Ladakh from
Love Delhi – 4th Edition
Hand-crafted books for Luxury Vagabonds. Hand-bound, printed on hand-made paper and covered in hand-loom khadi with a percentage of profits going to the Love Travel Foundation. The fourth edition of Love Delhi is fully updated and expanded by 16 pages with an introductory essay by William Dalrymple, and mini destination guides to Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi,
Bombay Then & Mumbai Now
Bombay is a city always on the move. Driven by multiple impulses, it has been the site for a Buddhist ethos, a safe haven for refugees from Persia, a hub of maritime trade and a melting pot of European and Eastern influences. Enriched with in-depth historical research and exclusive photographs, `Bombay: Then` documents the transformation
Love Goa – 3rd Edition
This must-have guide series to India is packed with savvy insider knowledge. The best experiences in India are hidden in the narrow lanes of the old city where the five-star chef eats on his day off. They are in the home studios of designers and the workshops of seventh generation craftsmen. The highly successful Love
Banaras: Walks Through India`s Sacred City
Banaras is a city on the banks of the river Ganges. It is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism. It is regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is portrayed beautifully through Majumdar`s captivating
Love Jaipur, Rajasthan – 4th Edition
This must have guide contains savvy insider knowledge that a traveller craves. The passionately curated guide is designed for the discerning luxury vagabond who wants authenticity in style. The 180-page book has eight sections, including an overview of the state with `must knows and must dos’ and presents the best places to eat, drink, shop,
Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums
This essential travel guide to Southern India`s varied heritage covers all the major Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and European historical monuments and sites in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. There are amazing descriptions of forts and palaces, temple architecture, sculpture and painting, mosques and tombs, churches and civic buildings. Plan trips by
Faiths, Fairs and Festivals of India
Faiths, Fairs and Festivals of India by Rajeev Chugh from the Delhi-based Maxford Books, describes various religious festivals and how they are celebrated throughout the country. Starting with the great Hindu festivals of Holi, Dussehera and Diwali, the book also includes many more locally based fairs and festival, providing descriptions of the associated beliefs, customs
Classical Dances – Incredible! India
Dance in India has been deemed sacred because of its innate capacity to visualise and actualise the deepest philosophical concepts through gestures, movements and the art of suggestion. Immediate collective transcendence is possible only through dance when the dancer disappears and melts away in the dance and when the audience is transported to the realm
Life and Landscapes – Incredible! India
From the dawn of history, India has fascinated the rest of the world. People from far-away lands have crossed the seas, traversed the world`s highest mountain ranges, and trudged through dense forests and parched deserts to partake of its wealth and wisdom. It is significant that India is the only country after which a whole
Traditions and Rituals – Incredible! India
Jawaharlal Nehru saw `culture` as the ability to understand the other person`s point of view. So far as rituals and traditions go, such understanding should recall ages bygone, recapture memories preserved and comprehend practices handed down the generations. Why were certain rituals prescribed and practiced, how traditions were born and nurtured, why do they not
Monuments – Incredible! India
The book locates monuments in their social and cultural context and views them as religious architecture. The shrine was not only a place of ritual, but also a centre for religious festivities and discourses on ethics and moral values. The temple or the mosque thus evolved as a crucial link between the ruling elite and
Admiralty Chart SC5603_12 – Isles of Scilly Saint Martin`s and the Eastern Isles
NEWAdmiralty Small Craft nautical charts comply with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations and are ideal for professional, commercial and recreational use. Charts within the series consist of a range of scales, useful for passage planning, coastal navigation and entering port.All Admiralty Small Craft nautical charts are A2 size, 590x420mm.This chart was previously a
