india

Collection of the oral tales compiled from a vast array of sources and translated from twenty-two languages of the country.

Recounts the life of the Indian leader who helped gain independence for his country through passive resistance and non-violence.

A biography of the British-educated Indian who was a member of Gandhi's movement to free India from English control and later served as the first prime minister.

A selection of the Indian poet's poems and songs with an illustrated introduction, notes and glossary.

A biography of the life and career of Indira Gandhi, who rose to become prime minister of a troubled India and was assassinated by her bodyguards on October 31, 1984.

A retelling of a traditional tale from northern India in which a conceited peacock learns that beauty has many forms.

The young actress describes her life growing up in the slums of Mumbai, her experiences on the set of the film "Slumdog Millionaire," and how her life has changed as a result of her role in the film.

Contains 101 folktales from India from different regions of the subcontinent concerning a wide variety of subjects such as heroes, demons, kings, animals, the supernatural, and wisdom versus foolishness.

A collection of stories taken from the various cultures of India.

Introduces the cooking and food habits of India, including such recipes as tomato and onion chutney and lamb curry, and provides brief information on the people, agriculture, and festivals of the country.