Search Results: South Asia History

USA: Moody Press, 1963. Paperback. used-acceptable, cover fading and scuffing, page yellowing, name written inside front cover. 4.2x7. William Carey: Father of Modern Missions" is a compelling biography by Walter Bruce Davis that delves into the life of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian missions. Published in 1963, this timeless work brings to life the remarkable journey of William Carey, a man whose passion for spreading the Gospel transcended boundaries and laid the foundation for modern missions. Davis intricately explores Carey's early life, his calling to missions, and the challenges he faced in advocating for the importance of missionary work during a time when such endeavors were met with skepticism. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of Carey's endeavors in India, where he spent decades dedicated to translating the Bible into local languages, establishing educational institutions, and tirelessly working towards the betterment of society. This… Read More

New York: Grove Press, 1982. Trade Paperback. First Evergreen Edition / first printing (stated). Good. Not from a library. 423 pages.
This is a selection from among the most significant texts in the body of Buddhist literature, culled especially for readers who want a rich, varied, and comprehensive collection in one volume, and includes translations from Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Lao. For the benefit of the newcomer to Buddhism - and to facilitate the use of this volume in an academic context - the pieces are arranged in chronological order and each chapter is preceded by a separate commentary. In addition, there is a comprehensive description of life in India at the time of the Buddha and an outline of his life and mission.

New Delhi: Living Media India Limited, January 2004. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. Near Fine. Light shelf and reading wear. Not from a library. 238 pages. First issue! featuring 33 Incredible India Vacations from across the country.

New York: St. Martin's Press, December 2003. Paperback. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not damaged. 976 pages.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1956. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. 239 pages, indexed. Hardcover bound in orange cloth. Light wear to the binding. Prior owner's inscription on the front pastedown; otherwise a sound copy with clean text.

New Delhi: Archaeological Survey of India / Government of India, 1964. Soft cover. Good. 8vo. 190, 58 pages. Soft cover bound in gray wrappers. The binding is rubbed but sound. Part I only, with 58 plates at the rear.

(New Delhi: (New Delhi: Roli Books International, 1984)., 1984. Soft cover. Near Fine. Sondeep Shankar, Photographer. 12mo. (128) pages. Small paperback bound in dark pictorial wrappers. Prior owner's name dated 1986 on the front flyleaf; otherwise a nice clean copy. Illustrated with glossy photos throughout. Revised edition.

Vintage, 2002. Nice copy with just minor wear. Pages of text are clean, lightly age toned and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.*** . Trade Paperback. Very Good.

Rajpal and Sons, 2009T. hardcover. Very Good. 1.5748 8.3465 5.7480.

New Delhi: Penguin Books India, September 2002. Trade Paperback. First printing / full number line. As New. Inventory number and stamp from IBH Books & Magazines, Chennai on last page. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 184 pages. A quarter of a century before writing this book, the author looked out from her bedroom window and saw a young woman being burned to death for not bringing enough dowry. In this book, she writes of the ways in which society conspires to silence thousands of innocent young women each year, driving them to horrific deaths or lifelong servitude.

London: Hermes House, 1998. Paperback. First Edition / full number line. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 96 pages. Over 75 authentic Indian recipes, all carefully devised with the Western kitchen in mind, giving the home cook the opportunity to prepare favorite Indian dishes.

Fort, Ramnagar, Varanasi: All-India Kashiraj Trust, 1977. Soft cover. Good. 8vo. 249 pages. Soft cover bound in off white wrappers. Wrapper at lower spine is tearing. Cover is worn and foxed. Hinges are sound and text is clean. `

New York, New York: Hippocrene Books, 1991. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo. 399 pages. Soft cover bound in green wrappers. Light wear to the binding. A sound copy and clean within.

New York and London: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1945. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo. 236 pages. Hardcover bound in grey cloth. Moderate rubbing and wear to the binding. Spine a bit toned. A sound copy with secure inner hinges; browning in the inner hinges. Early owner's signature on the front paste down. A sound copy with clean text.

London: Profile Books, 1999. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo. 301 pages. Hardcover with an orange dust jacket. A fresh, clean copy.

Seagull Books , 1999. 106pp. Softback, VG, glossary, Two stories about old women, . Soft Cover. Very Good.

New Directions, 1964. 396pp. Trade paperback, VG, slight wear at spine ends and corner tips, chapter notes and references, short reading list, pronouncing guide for names, text is free of markings, Collection of Sanskrit plays in new translations in modern idiom, Includes: Shakuntala; The Toy Cart; The Signet Ring of Rakshasa; The Dream of Vasavadatta; The Later Story of Rama; Ratnavali, . Trade Paperback. Very Good.

Berkeley: University of California Press, October 1999. Trade Paperback. Updated Edition. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xxvii + 273 pages. 16 pages of plates. 24 cm. A concise overview of Indian history and culture.

Washington, DC: Counterpoint, October 1997. Hardcover. First Edition, second printing. Near Fine book in a Near Fine jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight, ends lightly bumped. Jacket clean and bright with light edgewear. No tears. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xxi + 392 pages, index, bibliography, notes with chapters, B/W plates, family tree. Kundun is a story of reincarnation, coronation, heartbreaking exile, and finally, the tenacious efforts of a holy man to save a nation and its people. This is the first work to focus on the Dalai Lama's family: his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Particularly compelling are the author's portraits of the Dalai Lama's siblings, who have negotiated with China on behalf of their country, enlisted the aid of international allies to spearhead Tibetan Resistance, and worked tirelessly to help thousands of refugee children.

Integral Yoga Publications, 1989. 314pp. Trade paperback, small owner's name on upper title page, VG, Dictionary of Sanskrit names, pronunciation guide, cross-reference section, . Trade Paperback. Very Good.