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Tells the life story of Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Gandhi, describing his caste, his marriage at the age of thirteen, his experiences in England and South Africa as a young man, his beginnings as an activist, his use of nonviolence to achieve his ends against the British, and his assassination. Includes a chronology, a glossary, and a selected bibliography.

Describes how Indira Gandhi's life was intertwined with the political development of India, eventually leading her to become prime minister.

A biography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, a man who gave up his successful law practice and dedicated his life to helping free the people of India from British rule through a program of peaceful resistance.

A photographic biography of Nobel laureate Mother Teresa, providing information about her childhood in the Balkans, her early interest in charitable works, her decision to become a nun, her work as head of the Missionaries of Charity, an order she founded in 1950, and her retirement.

An overview of the scientific contributions of ancient India including Arabic numerals, ayurveda, basic chemistry and physics, and celestial observations.

A biography of the great Indian leader who used peaceful means to help achieve the independence of his country from British colonial rule.

Interweaves the stories of a baby girl in India, the American doctor who adopted her, and the Indian mother who gave her up in favor of a son, as two families--one in India, the other in the United States--are changed by the child that connects them.

On a December day in 1969 twins Rahel and Estha, born to a wealthy family living in the province of Kerala, India, find their lives changed after the death of their English cousin who was visiting for the holidays.

Presents the life of a young Indian boy from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, describing his school, home, family, amusements, and some of the customs and celebrations of his country.

Discusses the contributions of the Albanian nun who travelled to the slums of Calcutta to ease human suffering and continues to travel around the world caring for those in need.