The oath of the vayuputras Author Amish Tripathi. Genre Fiction. The last of the Shiva trilogy, the trilogy based on the story of Tripura dahana, the aut...moreThe oath of the vayuputras Author Amish Tripathi. Genre Fiction. The last of the Shiva trilogy, the trilogy based on the story of Tripura dahana, the author has cleverly woven the romance of Shiva and sati, along with the finale of sati discarding her body. The narration has used the standard shaivate characters like sati, Kali, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Nandi, and Veerabhadra. And the legend of Manasasarovar. Somewhere not only the legends get distorted, but would miss most people who are unaware of minor details like the characters Taraksha-Kamalaksha –vidyunmali are the sons of the asura Tripura, conveniently Amish omits tripurasura though he has used the legend of the three flying towns. One interesting adaptation is the rigvedic though where asura’s are not evil but different. The stories from the Zenda Avesta which gives a different perceptive of the Hindu mythology are well used. A visual of the immolation of Sati, is very vivid and resembles the modern Sati scenario. However the book looses credibility due to the ambitious mingling of facts he has assassin from Egypt on one end and the creation of Lama’s and Lhasa on the other. The tale of Brihaspati, and Tara the legend of Ganga, and creation of the locks of Shiva though the author has transplanted the event to Saraswati and Yamuna instead of the descending Ganga on the mountain terrain. Over all a good read if you do not really know Hindu mythology or philosophy. The distortion and timelines otherwise are jarringly misplaced. By the way Iranians are acknowledged as Yavana’s. so much so the screens used in Indian theatres are called as Yavanika. About the author. Born in 1974 at Varanasi, the author is the alumnus of IIM Calcutta. An ex-banker is now a full time author, married to Priti Vyas the couple have a son Neel. Has penned the Shiva trilogy with begins with immortals of meluha, followed by the secret of the nagas to the oath of the vayuputras.
Born Again Publishers Rifana Books ISBN 81-85250-37-5 Author Walter Semkiw MD The book talks of reincarnation, along the lines of Brian Weiss, Many master...moreBorn Again Publishers Rifana Books ISBN 81-85250-37-5 Author Walter Semkiw MD The book talks of reincarnation, along the lines of Brian Weiss, Many masters and many lives. The author has tried to find and justify past lives of various celebrities and authenticates it with approval from Ahthun Re apparently an Egyptian authenticator of spirits. There are claims, and he justifies the claims using photographs of past life and claims they match. The author claims that some souls live two lives simultaneously like Benezir Bhutto who is supposed to be re-incarnation of Nehru, and Shahrukh Khan being the reincarnation of some by gone actress Sadhona Bose. the book looks like it is written to cater to the local train avoid conversation with others reader. (less)
Weaving myths Rick Roirdon The heroes of Olympus series. Wisdom’s child walks alone. Rick Roirdon, has evolved his story round the rivalry between Athena...moreWeaving myths Rick Roirdon The heroes of Olympus series. Wisdom’s child walks alone. Rick Roirdon, has evolved his story round the rivalry between Athena and the mortal weaver Arachne . the other strands being the missing statue of Athena Parthanos, The Mithriac mysteries of Roman legion, the myth of cornucopia, and Hercules. The seven choosen demi-gods go forth on their mission. The book focuses on Annabeth the daughter of Athena and her mission. An interesting book though the usual punch of Rick Riordon is missing. ABOUT THE AUTHOR http://www.rickriordan.com/home. (less)
Mafia queens of Mumbai. S.Hussain Zaidi with Jane Borges. Publisher Tranquebar Press ISBN 978-93-80283-77-7 For most of us, crime is more interesting than...moreMafia queens of Mumbai. S.Hussain Zaidi with Jane Borges. Publisher Tranquebar Press ISBN 978-93-80283-77-7 For most of us, crime is more interesting than spiritual reading. The book is about ordinary women, and their conversion to extra-ordinary power figures in an environment that most of refuse to even acknowledge exists. From the Doyen of Dongri to Jenabai Daaruwali, to Tarrannum Khan the dancer at the Deepa Bar who minted money on cricket the books, takes us through the lives of these womens, presenting their debut into the crime-world, to their rise. Gangubai of Kamathipura, The avenging angel Sapna Didi, Simpering gangster’s moll Monica Bedi, all present their defence. Without an attorney. Despite the documentary like treatment the life of these women are very engrossing from a voyeuristic view.
Sign of the cross Author Chris Kuzneski. Genre: thriller, Christian mythology Publisher ISBN
An interesting fictional thriller, narrated in a comfortable p...moreSign of the cross Author Chris Kuzneski. Genre: thriller, Christian mythology Publisher ISBN
An interesting fictional thriller, narrated in a comfortable pace. The author takes us through the Christian lore, and the politically savvy Roman Empire. He has used the available roman historic factors and academic debates to weave a thriller from Boston to Beijing, from Denmark to Libya while the action is cantered at the intersection in the catacombs of Orvieto. Where an archaeologist uncovers an ancient scroll dating back two thousand years. A scroll that holds the key to a dark and treacherous secret that could rock the very foundation of the church. Chris Kuzneski focuses on story, action and history with a vague hint of romance making the book very interesting. Glad I discovered a new author in my favourite genre. About the author. Chris Kuzneski is a New York Times best selling American author. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have been published in more than 40 countries. Born sept.2nd 1969, in Indiana is the alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh. Catch him on http://www.chriskuzneski.com (less)
Published by wiley publications and marketed by Times Business Group in India, this is book from Warren Bennis series. Live examples and open sharing w...morePublished by wiley publications and marketed by Times Business Group in India, this is book from Warren Bennis series. Live examples and open sharing who have utilized the Three Laws of Performance to rewrite the future of their lives and organizations have been used to dispense the technology such that the reader is touched and inspired to transform. The authors STEVE ZAFFRON is the CEO of the Vanto Group, a global consulting firm that designs and implements large scale initiatives to elevate organizational performance. Zaffron has directed major corporate intiatives with more than three hundred organizations in twenty countries. DAVE LOGAN is on the faculty at the Marshall School of Business at the university of of Southern California and is a former associate dean. he is also senor partner or CultureSync. a management consultation form. Logan has written three books, including Tribal leadership.(less)
Book review, Serpents shadow Author: Rick Riordon Publisher Puffin Books. ISBN 978-0-141-33569-8 The third of the triology of Kane chronicles, that taps th...moreBook review, Serpents shadow Author: Rick Riordon Publisher Puffin Books. ISBN 978-0-141-33569-8 The third of the triology of Kane chronicles, that taps the Egyptian Mythology. Here the correlation between the sheut the shadow of a person. Very interest concept that the author plays with a person with no shadow does not exist. This is both in terms of body and deed. Carter Kane emerges from his father’s shadow, while Walt merges with the god of shadow of death. The Yin- yan the balance between Chaos and Ma’at the play of idea is excellent. I would also recommend this book to people who are on the quest of the soul for it gives an insight to understanding the path of the Gods traced by mythology. This triology is like the Alice in wonderland, the tale has something to tell every generation. (less)
Love yourself, Heal your life work book. Author: Louise.L.Hay. Publisher: Hay house The book is exactly what it says, a workbook, it is a step by step ac...moreLove yourself, Heal your life work book. Author: Louise.L.Hay. Publisher: Hay house The book is exactly what it says, a workbook, it is a step by step activity of the book Love yourself heal your life. It did take two exercises for me to get the hang of it. But after attending the Love yourself,Heal your life workshop conducted by Asma D’souza, the book became absolutely workable. Of course how exactly one uses this book is upto the user. About the author. Louise.L.Hay the author of international bestseller you can heal your life is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher with more than 50 million books sold worldwide. (less)
Asura the tale of the Vanquished. Author: Anand Neelakantan Publisher: Platinium Press. ISBN: 978-93-817577-05-2 First time author Anand Neelakantan, trea...moreAsura the tale of the Vanquished. Author: Anand Neelakantan Publisher: Platinium Press. ISBN: 978-93-817577-05-2 First time author Anand Neelakantan, treads the murky waters of telling the tale of the Ravana, here neither Rama nor Ravana are heroes, Ravana is the protogonist. The book is a fiction based on the stock charecters from Ramayana. The tale is narrated through the Ravana and Bhadra an asura who is positioned as the darker side of Ravana. Ravana is a wannabe idealistic hero, but in Anand’s tale he is neither the personification of evil as picturized by Tulsidas nor he is the well-educated non-aryan leader of the Jain and Buddhist tales, neither is the heroic uddata nayaka of southern folklore, Ravana here appears as a whinning, looser. The story is well presented, and the book is quite unputdownable the last three chapters do drag a bit. Over all a good book. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anand Neelakantan is first time author. Growing up in the temple surroundings at Kerala Ramayana fascinated Anand more so the anti-hero Ravana and his magical land. An Engineer with Indian Oil corporation lives at Bangalore with his wife Aparna daughter Ananya and son Abhinav. (less)
The greatest show on Earth, Publishers: Penguin ISBN 9780143416128 Edited by Jerry Pinto The charmed world of Indian Cinema. The book takes us through the...moreThe greatest show on Earth, Publishers: Penguin ISBN 9780143416128 Edited by Jerry Pinto The charmed world of Indian Cinema. The book takes us through the world of Stars and the Star makers, movies and movie makers, the music and musicians, the film reporters, and the back office that creates the Movie tigers. Those who gather the spicy tit-bits of the stars and their sideshows. The book is interesting, informative and has some really spicy insights. The relationship between Lata Mangeshkar and Raj Kapoor the movie maker and his muse who was immortalized in Satyam Shivam Sundaram. The two sides of the movie Guide the writer and the movie maker. Oh! Bunny Rueben I always thought was a woman, he turns out to be a man. The mystery of Hema-Sanjeev-Jeetu and Dharam. The book is chronicle of saga of the industry. What was missing was the punch of Jerry Pinto’s personality. Jerry Pinto is a Mumbai based Writer, Journalist and poet. His book Helen: The Life and Times of Bollywood H-bomb has been a national award winner for book on cinema. (less)
Invoking the scribes. Of Ancient Egypt. Authors: Normadi Ellis and Gloria Taylor Brown. Publishers: Bear and company A very interesting book on spiritua...moreInvoking the scribes. Of Ancient Egypt. Authors: Normadi Ellis and Gloria Taylor Brown. Publishers: Bear and company A very interesting book on spiritual journaling. It is a cruise of a group of spiritual writers who follow the path of the original keepers of the sacred stories. Each of us have a story, some heroic efforts, some losses, these are the sacred stories that have to be told, and this was done by the scribes of Egypt. They were the technicians of documenting the sacred masters of hieroglyphics thinking, in proper sequence, intonation and proper intent. There were able to create through words and thoughts the pilgrims of the word- travel have attempt to practise this form of journaling. Their insights, their breakthroughs, their transformation and learning all documented as the authors take us through their internal self journey while anchoring it on external landmarks of Egypt. An unique experiment, though it would need a read or two before it reveals its magic. The authors : NORMADI ELLIS is an awarding winning writer, workshop facilitator and director of PenHouse retreat center. The dream of Isis and Awakening of Osiris are other well known books that she has written. She is resides in Frankfort Kentucky. GLORIA TAYLOR BROWN: is an university lecturer Alchemic healing teacher and recognized Mystic and Visionary. A lifelong student of Egyptian studies she is the president of Alchamy Arts Inc. She lives in SanDiego California. (less)
The novel tells the story of the expart Indian society through the tale of Tilo the mistress of who has transcended time...moreISBN:
Publishers: Anchor Books.
The novel tells the story of the expart Indian society through the tale of Tilo the mistress of who has transcended time and is now challenged by a forbidden love. An attempt to be magical tantalizing and sensual the tale tells the story of Tilo, the rebel, who was initiated by rite of fire to become immortal, though in a gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, she is the ordained mistress of the ancient secret power of spices. Tilo as I said has transcended time and is now in Oakland,where she administers cures for her customers. She is now at the crossroad of having to choose between the supernatural of an immortal life and the vicissitudes of modern life, Somewhere the novel lacks the spice. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Indian born author teaches creative writing at California and has won acclimation for her work. For more about her read www.chitradivakaruni.com(less)
Painting the Future Inspired by a screenplay by Ron Marasco and Brian Shuff Authors: Louise Hay and Lynn Lauber. Publishers Hay House ISBN: 978-93-81431-2...morePainting the Future Inspired by a screenplay by Ron Marasco and Brian Shuff Authors: Louise Hay and Lynn Lauber. Publishers Hay House ISBN: 978-93-81431-23-8 Jonathan Langley’s life takes a devastating turn when he turns blind. Once a successful painter and printmaker Jonathan becomes a recluse, angry with world. He then encounters a precocious 11r old Hispanic kid who lives next door and an unlikely friendship is formed. Her cheerful presence shatters his hardened exterior revealing the man he was before tragedy stuck. He finds a fresh lease and perspective of life with Lupe leading him. He discovers the power of Kindness, compassion and love. The book brings back a fragrance of Silas Manor. The narrative is flat and does not inspire the affirmations and the power of affirmations are lost within the meandering and predictable storyline, the haughty rich girl losing her wealth , the negative filled mother, the repentant father. Even the so called twist is a predictable one. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Louise.L.Hay the author of international bestseller you can heal your life is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher with more than 50 million books sold worldwide. Lynn Lauber is a fiction non-fiction writer teacher and collaborator she has published three books on her own and many in collaboration with other authors. (less)
Authors Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson. Publishers HayHouse Genre Selfhelp,New age spiritualism.
Good read, though not as inspiring or active as the pr...moreAuthors Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson. Publishers HayHouse Genre Selfhelp,New age spiritualism.
Good read, though not as inspiring or active as the previous book of Louise Hay. The book is basically a conversation between Cheryl and Louise charting the journey of Louise to a certain extent, and Louise extending a helping hand to Cheryl. It is a candid conversation that would empower and open our mind and heart to tools that will help us create an exceptional life. The philosophy and view points do help us to tide over situations in our lives. The book has an interesting line up of parallel reading. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Louise Hay,the author of the international bestseller YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE, is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher with more 50 million books sold. Cheryl Richardson is is the New York Times best selling author of Take Time of your life, Life make overs, stand up of for your life, the unmistakable touch of grace and the art of extreme sel-care. more can be got about the authors on www.Louisehay.com, www.healyourlife.com, www.cherylrichardson.com You Can Create an Exceptional Life(less)
The book is guideline to accepting and understanding that Angels guard and guide you. Dr.Virtue has covered a range of areas where o...morepublisher Hayhouse.
The book is guideline to accepting and understanding that Angels guard and guide you. Dr.Virtue has covered a range of areas where one can ask the Angels for help. Ask and you shall receive is her conviction, observation and experience. She authenticates her stand with transcripts with patients. Somewhere along the line the book does not seem as motivating or convincing as it could have been. One area that is really worth looking into is the hype around ADD, which is controlled with medication while the child may have different intelligence and aptitude at work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr.Doreen Virtue is a clairvoyant, psychotherapist and one of the worlds leading angel experts. She is the author of books like Messages from the Angels and Angel medicine. More can be found about her on www.angeltherapy.com(less)
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