In March 1947 Lord Louis Mountbatten became the last Viceroy of India, with the mandate to hand over ”the jewel in the crown” of the British Empire within one year. Mountbatten worked with Nehru, Gandhi and the leader of the Muslim League, Jinnah, to devise a plan for partitioning the…
Sink ’Em All, was originally published in 1951 by Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, the U.S. Navy commander of the Pacific submarine fleet during World War II. Lockwood, in his leadership role, knew the skippers and crews of the submarines, and retells their wartime successes and tragedies with an intimacy…
A food lover’s guide to all the best ingredients in the traditional foods of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Once upon a time we only had a few choices when it came to fine dining. There was American home-cooked, pretentious French cuisine, practical Italian, and Chinese takeout. These days, Indian restaurants…
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Experience a Tale of Courage and Defiance in “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” by Anne Brontë Are you ready to enter a world where love, scandal, and societal norms collide? “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” by Anne Brontë is a captivating novel that follows the story of Helen Graham, a…
Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe: An influential novel that exposed the harsh realities of slavery in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin follows the lives of several enslaved individuals and the cruelties they endure. Through vivid storytelling and compelling characters, Stowe confronts the institution of slavery and…
This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series – the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers. Every species of bird you might encounter in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Andaman Islands, the Nicobar Islands and the Maldives is featured, apart from non-established…
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Tom Sawyer’s Comrade by Mark Twain is a timeless literary masterpiece that takes readers on a captivating journey through the heartland of America. With its rich character development, vivid storytelling, and incisive social commentary, the book explores themes of freedom, friendship, and the complexities of…
 The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life by Francis Parkman takes readers on a captivating journey through the American frontier. Drawing from his own experiences, Parkman provides a vivid and immersive account of the arduous and perilous journey along the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century. With…
Here is a genuine Little Big Man story, with all the color, sweep, and tragedy of a classic American western. It is the tale of Herman Lehmann, a captive of the Apaches on the Southern Plains of Texas and New Mexico during the 1870s. Adopted by a war chief, he…
Embark on a timeless adventure with “The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper. This classic work of literature takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the American wilderness, where epic tales of courage, friendship, and survival unfold.A Classic Adventure Unfolds: Join James Fenimore Cooper as…
