Archive for February, 2010

Doctor Who: Ghosts Of India

February 27th, 2010

ISBN13: 9781846075599
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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India in 1947 is a country in the grip of chaos, torn apart by internal strife. When the Doctor and Donna arrive in Calcutta, they are instantly swept up in violent events. Barely escaping with their lives, they discover that the city is rife with tales of ‘half-made men’, who roam the streets at night and steal people away. With help from India’s great spiritual leader, Mohandas ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi, the Doctor and Donna set out to investigate these rumors. What is the… More >>

Doctor Who: Ghosts Of India

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India

February 27th, 2010

ISBN13: 9781741791518
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Lonely Planet is the expert on India. Our 13th edition eases you through the spicy diversity of India – from the thrilling bustle of Delhi’s bazaars, to the laid-back beaches of Goa, the serene beauty of Himalayan Sikkim, and the majesty of Jaisalmer’s ancient fort.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give … More >>

India

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Cracking India: A Novel

February 26th, 2010

ISBN13: 9781571310484
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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The 1947 Partition of India is the backdrop for this powerful novel, narrated by a precocious child who describes the brutal transition with chilling veracity. Young Lenny Sethi is kept out of school because she suffers from polio. She spends her days with Ayah, her beautiful nanny, visiting with the large group of admirers that Ayah draws. It is in the company of these working class characters that Lenny learns about religious differences, religious intolerance, an… More >>