india

Bhima, a domestic servant in the household of Sera Dubash, an upper-class Parsi housewife, develops a bond with her employer over the course of many years as they both suffer through abusive marriages, loss, and disappointments, but their friendship still cannot overcome the restrictions of class and money.

Traces the history of India and discusses Gandhi's life and his role in winning independence for his country.

Presents biographical analysis of several works by Indian writer Bharati Mukherjee, including her novels, short stories, and nonfiction.

Explores the savagery of human love and illuminates the paradoxes of India by using traditional forms of Indian storytelling.

Profusely illustrated text describes the natural resources, people, history, economy, and government of India.

Describes the economy, government, and culture of modern-day India, discusses the country's relationship with the rest of the world, and makes predictions for its future.

Sixth-grader Priya feels left out of things after moving to Chicago from India, but a school project gives her classmates some food for thought.

Chronicles the life of Gandhi, focusing on his peaceful efforts to bring independence to India and the example he set for political and social activists around the world.

Describes the origins, tenets, and scriptures of Hinduism and discusses contemporary issues such as the relationship between the religion and the modern West.