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Stage 7 has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Put your trust in a market-leading approach that has been used by teachers for over 10 years. Written by experienced author John Reynolds, Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary English offers full coverage of the new Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861). - Boost confidence and test understanding: Questions within the chapters will help consolidate learning, directing learners to pause and think about what they've read, written or discussed whilst exam-style questions will help develop confidence in preparation for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint. - Develop key concepts and skills: Informat...
HISTORY OF INDIA (From Earliest Times Up to 300 CE: A Textbook of History, Three Year Degree Course (Semester System) prepared as per new UGC C.B.C.S. (Choice Based Credit System) of all the Universities of India. 1st Semester (Honours/General) written by Jayanta Baidya (M.A./M.Phil), Assistant Professor of Shirakole Mahavidyalaya, Former Head, Department of History, Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata. Former Assistant Professor of Bangabasi College, Prafulla Chandra College and Asansol Girls’ College.
Examining materials from early modern and contemporary North India and Pakistan, Tellings and Texts brings together seventeen first-rate papers on the relations between written and oral texts, their performance, and the musical traditions these performances have entailed. The contributions from some of the best scholars in the field cover a wide range of literary genres and social and cultural contexts across the region. The texts and practices are contextualized in relation to the broader social and political background in which they emerged, showing how religious affiliations, caste dynamics and political concerns played a role in shaping social identities as well as aesthetic sensibilitie...
Glittering mountains. Enchanted forests. Celestial love stories. Explore the universe of Kalidasa, ancient India's most celebrated poet. Under the Wish-Fulfilling Tree invites you into shimmering landscapes, where gods, kings, and lovers come alive through the masterful imagination of Kalidasa. The vivid summaries of all seven of his known works - from the timeless romance of Abhijnanashakuntalam to the cosmic passion of Meghadutam and the majestic rhythms of Raghuvamsham - are perfect for young adults and curious readers everywhere. Kalidasa's poetry and plays rank among the great literary compositions of all time. This lively volume captures, in English, the power and richness of Kalidasa's Sanskrit originals, his unforgettable storytelling, spirited characters, and luminescent verse. Whether you are encountering Kalidasa for the first time or rediscovering his magic, this book is an essential companion to one of literature's brightest stars.
Banarasidas charms us with his transparency and frankness, revealing as much of himself as possible. And he punctuates the fast-flowing narrative of his life every now and then to muse on the nature of human existence.
Do you know the story of Phalabhuti, who narrowly escaped a grisly fate? Or of the kind-hearted Jimutavahana, who was willing to give his life to save a snake from death? Or of young Shringabhuja, who married a rakshasa's daughter? These are just some of the many tales that make up Somadeva's Kathasaritsagara, a classic work of Sanskrit literature that is full of memorable characters. Within the pages of this book, you will encounter demons and demi-gods, faithful guards and foolish villagers, golden swans, magic pots and even automatons made of wood! Adapted and wonderfully retold by Rohini Chowdhury, this is a timeless classic that will entertain and enchant readers everywhere.
Concentrates On Those Provision Of The Constitution Which Are Partly Responsible For The Growth Of Communalism In Pre-Independence Days. Presents An Analysis Of Debates In The Constitutent Assembly. Purely An Academic Study Which Avoids Political Controversies. Dustjacket Slightly Rubbed. Jacket Slightly Damaged.