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Vol. VIII No. 8 November 20132Strand Book News

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Hello, all my fellow denizens of Earth School !

Yes, Earth School. For that is precisely what itis. For we are simply here to learn lessons andgrow. No two people are at the same level, no twolessons are the same. We often wonder why we allgo thru suffering. And when suffering strikes, ourthought process always goes thru so many stages.Why this, why me? Well, we should say, why NOTme? We are quite simply, just one more denizen of

Earth School. Rich or poor, sick or healthy, loudor quiet.So saying, the deeper we delve into our torment,the better it is. What am I feeling, fearing, resisting,understanding ? What is this situation trying toteach me ? Is it to honour? To overcome fear ? Tolearn compassion? To learn courage? To change? Tosimply love ? How do I evolve to a higher state ofbeing that will make me into a finer Human Being

endowed with wonderful qualities, and impactthose around me positively?For all suffering is an opportunity. And whenin its throes, if we deeply embrace the lessonto be learnt, we understand that suffering isonly a teacher which, once the lesson is learnt,miraculously dissipates. Suddenly you feel freeand you can soar!At that precise point we can laud ourselves forgrowing that much more, for having climbed one

more rung in our beloved Earth School. And wecan be elated !With this approach we shall never henceforthjudge harshly, but will help and guide and endurecheerfully. For all Freewill has to end in growthand in a higher level of consciousness. For this ishow we all originally began...and how we shallall finally end.I wish you all a Wonderful New Year from me and

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LEONARADO DA VINCI

Artist, Thinker andMan of Science(Two volumes in a slipcase)

By Eugene Muntz

In Leonardo da Vinci we havethe most perfect embodiment ofthe modern intellect, the highestexpression of the marriage of art

and science: the thinker, the poet,the wizard whose fascination isunrivalled.

Studying nature with passion, and all the independence proper tohis character, he could not fail to combine precision with liberty,and truth with beauty. It is in this final emancipation, this perfect

mastery of modeling, of illumination, and of expression, this breadthand freedom, that the masters raison dtre and glory consist. Othersmay have struck out new paths also; but none travelled further ormounted higher than he.

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BEYOND THE DA VINCI CODEFrom the Rose Line to the BloodlineBy Sangeet Duchane

The truth behind a work of fiction that inciteda movement to disprove it. As controversialas it was popular, The Da Vinci Code sparkedan intrigue that spanned religious, cultural,mathematical and literary domains. Was Jesusmarried? Did Leonardo da Vinci bury cluesto the truth of the bloodline in his art? Is there

a secret organization that protects the whereabouts of the HolyGrail? Proving that a number of the novels most radical claimsare historically sound, and exposing the spurious nature of others,Sangeet Duchane compares the early and modern Church, analyzesDan Browns use of symbols, explores origins of the Grail myth,and ends with a tour through the significant locales of the novel aswell as a reflection on the reasons it has touched so many and the

meaning of modern myth.List price Rs.1038.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.250.00256 pages Postage Rs.75.00 extra

THE EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHERSFROM DESCARTES TO NIETZSCHEEdited by Monroe C. BeardsleyBetween the earliest and the latest of the worksincluded here, we have two hundred and fifty years

of vigorous and adventurous philosophizing,Monroe Beardsley writes in his introduction tothis collection. If the modern period can be onlyvaguely or arbitrarily bounded, it can at least be

studied, and we can ask whether any dominant themes, overallpatterns of movement, or notable achievements can be found withinit. This question is one that is best asked by the reader after he has

read, or read around in, these works. Selections have been madefrom the writings of twelve European philosophers.List price Rs.1689.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.295.00912 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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HIDDEN TRUTHS

Magic, Alchemy, and the Occult

Edited by Lawrence E. Sullivan

Wonderful selections on Religion, History, andCulture from The Encyclopedia of Religion.

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EASTRN PHILOSOPHYBy Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad

A magisterial overview of the philosophiesof the east. Encompasses over 3000 years

of Asian philosophy, including Buddhism,Daoism, Confucianism, Jainism and the Hinduphilosophical schools.

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EMPIRE OF THE SOULSome Journeys in IndiaBy Paul William Roberts

Paul William Robertss journeys through India spantwenty years, and in Empire of the Soul, he createsa dazzling mosaic, by turns tragic and comic, of thesubcontinent and its people. From the crumblingpalaces of maharajas to the slums of Calcutta; from

the ashrams of holy men to a millionaire drug dealers heavilyguarded fortress on Indias border with China, Roberts captures the

lure of this enigmatic land-this empire of the soul.List price Rs.1885.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.100.00368 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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THE ILLUSTRATED A BRIEFHISTORY OF TIME /THE UNIVERSE IN A NUTSHELL(Two Books in One!)By Stephen HawkingFirst published in 1988, Stephen Hawkings ABrief History of Time is a landmark in scientificwriting. For this expanded edition, ProfessorHawking prepared a new introduction tothe book, wrote an entirely new chapter onwormholes and time travel, and updated the

original text. This edition is enhanced throughout with more than

240 full-color illustrations. In The Universe in a Nutshell, StephenHawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics, wherehe seeks to uncover the grail of science --the elusive Theory ofEverything that lies at the heart of the cosmos.List price Rs.1628.00 Paperback Our Price Rs.650.00216 pages Postage Rs.75.00 extra

POSTMORTEMEstablishing The Cause of DeathBy Dr. Steven A. Koehler and Dr. CyrilH. WechtHow forensic professionals determinethe cause of an unnatural or violentdeath. Just how realistic are the autopsy

scenes in televisions CSI? Using full-colorphotographs and detailed illustrations,Postmortem provides an exhaustive expose ofwhat really goes on in the autopsy room. The

authors draw on 20 real-life case studies to describe the postmortemteam of experts, the procedures they perform and the ways in whichevidence is collected and interpreted.



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ANTIFRAGILEThings That Gain from DisorderBy Nassim Nicholas TalebThe bestselling author of The Black Swan, NassimNicholas Taleb reveals how to thrive in an uncertain

world. Just as human bones get stronger whensubjected to stress and tension, and rumors or riotsintensify when someone tries to repress them, manythings in life benefit from stress, disorder, volatility,

and turmoil. What Taleb has identified and calls antifragile is thatcategory of things that not only gain from chaos but need it in orderto survive and flourish.


ROME, INC.The Rise and Fall of the First MultinationalCorporation By Stanley BingEnron? WorldCom? Try Rome, whose rise and fallcarry a moral for the managers, employees, and

students of any global enterprise. Stanley Bingmingles business parable and cautionary tale into aningenious, often hilarious new telling of the story ofthe Roman Empire.


POWER PLAY

The Beginning of the Endgame in Net MarketsBy Mike Moriarty and Bruce KlassenIn this book, A.T. Kearney consultants Mike Moriartyand Bruce Klassen reveal how established companiesare combining well-honed business skills with thepower of the Internet to reclaim their lead position-and create sustainable competitive advantage-in the

new economy.List price Rs.1950.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.175.00254 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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PROVOCATIVE GRAPHICSThe Power of the Unexpected in

Graphic DesignBy Laurel Harper

Provocative Graphics examines graphicdesign that challenges the norm and theconsumer. Sexy, bold, daring, innovative,playful, quirky, and thought-provoking, this

design work pushes the boundaries of whatis considered acceptable - and takes theviewer to an unexpected place. As consumers

are bombarded with more and more information, designers mustincreasingly turn to shock value and provocative design to competefor attention. In these pages youll find renowned provocativedesigns, including controversial identity programs and head-turning

ad campaigns.List price Rs.2930.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.750.00192 pages Postage Rs.75.00 extra

MOTION GRAPHICS

Graphic Design forBroadcast and FilmBy Steve Curran

Motion Graphics explores the process ofanimated graphic design. From the stunningbroadcast of Pittard Sullivan, the cutting-edge cool of work from the Attik to the bold,independent film-title designs of BUREAU,

this book presents the individuals and designs creating work that is

among the best motion graphic design for television and film.



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200 BEST DIGITAL ARTISTSWORLDWIDE2013/2014

by Michael Weinzettl (Editor)

Special from the Lrzers Archive 200Best series, dedicated to the best digitalartistry from around the world. JuryMembers: Anne Telford, CommunicationArts, Michael Jostmeier, professor forphotography and media design at the

university Nuremberg, Chris Christodouloufrom Saddington Baynes and Michael Weinzettl.


LURZERS ARCHIVE SPECIAL

Commercial Illustration 1

Lurzers Archive publishes the very bestexamples of visual communication, fromthe world of advertising and graphicdesign, giving you the chance to have

your own creative efforts admired byprofessionals all over the world.

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HOW BUILDINGS LEARNWhat Happens After Theyre BuiltBy Stewart BrandBuildings have often been studied wholein space, but never before have they been

studied whole in time. How Buildings Learn isa masterful new synthesis that proposes that

buildings adapt best when constantly refined and reshaped by theiroccupants, and that architects can mature from being artists of spaceto becoming artists of time. From the connected farmhouses of NewEngland to I.M. Peis Media Lab, from satisficing to form followsfunding, from the evolution of bungalows to the invention of Santa

Fe Style, from Low Road military surplus buildings to a High RoadEnglish classic like Chatsworththis is a far-ranging survey ofunexplored essential territory.List price Rs.1953.00 Paperback Our Price Rs.450.00252 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra

MULTI-NATIONAL CITYArchitectural Itineraries

By Reinhold Martin & Kadambari BaxiMulti-National City follows three architecturalitineraries through three cities and their histories.Like so many, these cities are caught within thefeedback loops of globalization: Silicon Valley innorthern California; New Yorks internal suburbias;and Gurgaon, a burgeoning corporate city outside

of New Delhi. Each exhibits a distinct character,while together, they also form important nodes in what the authorsdescribe as a single Multi-National City (MNC) stretching acrossthe globe. The itineraries traced through them take the reader ona tour of the architectural monuments of corporate globalization-corporate campuses, high-rise towers, public atriums, call centers,and gated communities-that tracks their shared logic, their internal

discrepancies, and their undeniable strangeness.List price Rs.1950.00 Paperback Our Price Rs.375.00136 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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UNFORGETTABLE ISLANDS TOESCAPE TO BEFORE YOU DIEBy Steve Davey & Marc SchlossmanThe idea of being on a deserted tropicalisland is one of the most common fantasies.

In Unforgettable Islands to Escape to BeforeYou Die, intrepid world travelers Steve Daveyand Marc Schlossman remind us that islandsare as varied in their nature as they are intheir location. The 40 islands featured in thislavish book and captured in 300 gorgeous

photographs are in all corners of the world. Of the hundreds of

islands the authors have visited, these are the most beautiful andcaptivating.


NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARK

PROFILES: YOSEMITEBy Kenneth BrowerThe beauty and the grandeur of YosemiteNational Park beckon 4.1 million visitorseach year. Some are rock climbers, come tochallenge Yosemites granite. Some, en routeto the backcountry, come for solitude. But by

far the greatest number come to experiencethe view from the valley. Author KennethBrower details the captivating variety ofYosemites plants and animals. He chronicles

how rivers of ice shaped the valley and relates the saga of the parkthrough its first one hundred years.List price Rs.1042.00 Paperback Our Price Rs.300.00

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BIRDS OF PARADISERevealing the Worlds MostExtraordinary Birds

By Tim Laman & Edwin Scholes

Eight years. Eighteen expeditions. Fifty-onefield sites. Thirty-nine unique species of birds-of-paradise, allphotographed in the wild for the first time in history. These treasuresare the spectacular birds-of-paradise, native only to the remote NewGuinea region but known the world around for their brilliant colors,otherworldly plumes, and elaborate courtship dances. Now, for the

first and perhaps only time, all 39 species of these extraordinary birdsare showcased together through the revealing words and exclusivephotographs in this landmark book.


GUIDE TO THE OCEANS

By Dr. John Pernetta

A richly illustrated guide to the worldsoceans and seas. Guide to the Oceans is ahandy reference that provides comprehensiveinformation about every aspect of the worlds

oceans and seas. The book features vibrantcolor photographs, maps, artwork and wellorganized data.

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AFGHANISTANBy Chris Steele-Perkins

Through 76 duotone photographs interspersedwith the verse of Afghan poet Bahodine

Majrouh and a few short, diary like pieceswritten by photographer Steele-Perkins,readers are given an impressionistic glimpseof harsh contemporary life in Afghanistan.A freelance photographer for the MagnumAgency, Steele-Perkins constructs a visionof the ravages of the internecine strife

among the disparate Afghan peoples and the destruction of theinfrastructure of their daily lives. Based on Steele-Perkinss foursojourns in Afghanistan, this book presents an implied criticism ofthe Taliban but wisely eschews a polemic stance for who are theangels in a civil war?

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128 pages Postage Rs.75.00 extraPREHISTORY OF AUSTRALIABy John Mulvaney & Johan Kamminga

John Mulvaney and Johan Kamminga takeboth chronological and regional approachesto describe 40,000 years of Australian

Aboriginal cultures, languages, and practices.Discussing longstanding archaeologicalissues in light of recent discoveries, theauthors address such topics as the timingof the first colonization, the mysterious

extinction of many of the largest marsupials after the arrival ofhumans, and the interpretation of prehistoric rock art.



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THE KAPOORSThe First Family of Indian Cinema

By Madhu Jain

There is no film family quite like the Kapoors.A family of professional actors and directors,they span more than eighty years of film-making in India, from the twenties to thepresent. Each decade in the history of Hindifilms has had at least one Kapoor if notmore playing a large part in defining it.


THE ART OF CINEMAAn Insiders Journey Through FiftyYears of Film History

By B. D. Garga

As a film-maker and film historian, B.D.Garga has closely witnessed and participatedin the growth of Indian cinema from the early1940s. With more than fifty years experience

as a film journalist, and having served onvarious national and international filmfestival juries, he is probably Indias foremost

authority on the subject of cinema. In this extraordinary collectionof essays, Garga delves into the vast repertoire of his scholarship andexperience to provide an insiders view of Indian and internationalcinema over the years.



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THE THREE MUSKETEERS

By Alexandre Dumas

First published in 1844, Alexandre Dumassswashbuckling epic chronicles the adventures ofDArtagnan, a gallant young nobleman who journeysto Paris in 1625 hoping to join the ranks of musketeersguarding Louis XIII. He soon finds himself fighting

alongside three heroic comradesAthos, Porthos,and Aramiswho seek to uphold the honor of the king by foilingthe wicked plots of Cardinal Richelieu and the beautiful spyMilady.List price Rs.648.00 Paperback Our Price Rs.150.00628 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra

THE INHERITANCE OF LOSSBy Kiran Desai

Kiran Desais The Inheritance Of Loss is an award-winning novel which deals with the Indian immigrants

status in the United States. This is a fictional accountthat deals with Biju and Sai and their transition fromcolonialism to post colonialism.


LITTLE WOMENBy Louisa May Alcott

The novel follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo,Beth, and Amy March detailing their passage fromchildhood to womanhood, and is loosely based onthe author and her three sisters.



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THE JOURNALS OF SYLVIA PLATH1950-1962No other major contemporary American writer hasinspired such intense curiosity about her life as SylviaPlath. Now the intimate and eloquent personal diaries

of the twentieth centurys most important female poetreveal for the first time the true story behind TheBell Jar and her tragic suicide at thirty.


PAUL McCARTNEY: A LIFEBy Peter Ames Carlin

More than a rock star, more than a celebrity, PaulMcCartney is a cultural touchstone who helpedtransform popular music as one half of the legendaryLennon-McCartney songwriting duo. In this definitivebiography, Peter Ames Carlin examines McCartneys

entire life.


JAMES McNEILL WHISTLERBeyond the Myth

By Ronald Anderson & Anne Koval

The myth perpetuated throughout Whistlers life - ofa witty, irascible dandy endlessly feuding with theestablishment or anyone else who stood in his wayclouds the real extent of his artistic achievement.

Now, for the first time ever, and to mark a major exhibition of his

work at the Tate Gallery, his art and life are brought together torecreate the extraordinary career of the man behind that myth.List price Rs.2620.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.100.00544 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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THE BEST OF LEWIS CARROLLBy Lewis Carroll/Illustrated by John Tenniel& Henry HolidayChildren and adults alike have never grown tiredof the exciting and fantastical adventures of master

story-teller Lewis Carroll. Lavishly illustrated, hereare his finest works, including Alice in Wonderland,Through the Looking Glass, The Hunting of theSnark, A Tangled Tale, Phantasmagoria, andNonsense from Letters.


LETS DO NOTHINGBy Tony FucileFrankie and Sal have already played every sport andboard game invented, baked and eaten batches ofcookies, and painted a zillion pictures. Whats leftto do? Nothing! Ten seconds of nothing! Can theydo it? Can they act like stone statues in the park?

Can they simply hold their breath and not blink aneye? With a wink to the reader and a command of visual humor,feature film animator Tony Fucile demonstrates the Zen-like art ofdoing nothing...oops! Couldnt do it!List price Rs.1106.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.175.0040 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra

THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OFJONATHAN TOOMEYBy Susan Wojciechowski,Illustrated by P. J. LynchThe classic Christmas tale in an elegant newvertical trim size, with completely new notes fromthe author and the illustrator and a CD narrated by

James Earl Jones.List price Rs.1040.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.175.0040 pages Postage Rs.50.00 extra


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A VISITOR FOR BEAR

By Bonny Becker, Illustrated byKady MacDonald Denton

Cheery persistence wears down acurmudgeonly bear in a wry comedy ofmanners that ends in a most unlikelyfriendship.


Here is a set of 3 board books for age range 2 and above.The delightful pictures and familiar comforting touchy-feelyblanket in each book will appeal to both babies and parents,

making this an ideal set of books for sharing.Written by Fiona Watt and

Illustrated by Catherine-Anne MacKinnon.

SNUGGLETIME

BUSY BABY

SNUGGLETIME

CUDDLY BABY

SNUGGLETIME

HIDE-AND-SEEK BABY

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WORLDS BEST TRAVELEXPERIENCES400 Extraordinary PlacesBy National Geographic

Popular actor and award-winning travelwriter Andrew McCarthy writes the forewordto this lavish book, offering 400 awe-inspiringdestinations chosen by National Geographics

family of globe-trotting contributors; dozens of fun, Best of theWorld themed lists; illuminating sidebars, several by travel andliterary luminaries such as Anna Quindlen, Bill Bryson, Gore

Vidal, and Pico Iyer; and hundreds of dazzling, oversized, full-colorimages to bring to life a wide variety of location categoriesfromentire countries to mountaintop villages to pristine lakes to ancientwonders. This broad, general interest travel title will appeal toactive travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the manyreaders who simply love dreaming of visiting far-flung, idyllicdestinations, and for those who love to be in the know of the next

travel trend.List price Rs.2605.00 Hardback Our Price Rs.950.00320 pages Postage Rs.100.00 extra


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