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A Functioning Anarchy?: Essays For Ramachandra Guha
Ramachandra Guha’s thirty-five year career has been varied and long. He has produced a large body of work. He has always been a pioneer in environmental history of India, his work on equity and ecology, his social histories and biographies about Verrier Elwin, Gandhi, and his anthologies on Indian social, political, and ecological thought. A Functioning anarchy, a collection essays by journalists, sociologists, ecologists, and historians, was inspired by Guha’s important and wide-ranging work.
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A Season Of Ghosts
The Room on the Roof was Ruskin Bond’s debut novel. It was written at the age of seventeen. He won the John Llewellyn Rhein Memorial Prize in 1957. He has published many novels, including Vagrants In the Valley, A Flight of Pigeons, and Delhi Is Not Far, as well as poems and essays. His short stories and articles have also appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. In 1993, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award and in 1999 the Padma Shri Award.
He is a master storyteller and keeps his readers in suspense’–Statesman. According to legend, if the Himalayan smell gets into the blood of a man, he will return to them again and again. Ruskin Bond, a master storyteller, shows how this love can endure to the end and beyond. The supernatural agents may be gentle, like the fairy folk of ‘On Fairy Hill’, or more sinister like the well-dressed diners at ‘The Prize’. They can also be funny like Miss Bellows in ‘The Black Cat’, or even tragic like Gulabi in ‘Wilson’s Bridge’. Bond fans will be able to recognize familiar faces from other stories, and they will also enjoy the thrilling mystery, “Who Killed The Rani?” This captivating collection, which is animated by the Himalayan presence, makes Bond an expert on the macabre and mysterious.SKU: PRK0140287844 -
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Aapda Aur Paryavaran
आपदा और पर्यावरण –
आज धरती की चिन्ता में सहविचारक होने का समय है। अपनी धुरी पर घूमती धरती के झुकाव में परिवर्तन आँका गया है। सूर्य के तापमानी चरित्र में मूल से अलग परिवर्तन को नोट किया गया है। जलवायु में परिवर्तन के ख़तरे को इन दो बदलावों की दृष्टि से देखना ज़रूरी हो उठा है। आवश्यकता इस बात की है धरती पर किये जाने वाले हर काम को विकास और अर्थव्यवस्था के उत्थान के लिए ज़रूरी घटक के रूप में न देखा जाये। भोग आधारित चिन्तन ने आज जल, ज़मीन, खनिज, जैव विविधता, वायु और आकाश को उपभोग की तरह देखने का शिल्प धारदार बना दिया है। बाज़ार की कुनीति और मीडिया का स्वार्थी गठबन्धन इस रास्ते में बड़ा अवरोध है। इन अहितकारी चालों को समझना बेहद प्रासंगिक हो उठा है। विश्व के तमाम देश इन्हीं दबावों के चलते कार्बन उत्सर्जन व ग्रीन गैसों के बढ़ाव को लेकर गम्भीर दीखते हैं, हैं नहीं। विकास, भोग और दोहन की गुपचुप संगत में धरती के विनाश का ताण्डव उभर रहा है। अब हर व्यक्ति को अपनी भूमिका तय करने का समय आ गया है। प्रतिरोध और सृजन का काम। हमें एंटिबायोटिक्स की जगह अपनी प्रतिरोधक शक्ति बढ़ाकर काम को अंजाम देना ही अपरिहार्य क़दम है। यह क़दम हम मिलकर उठाएँ तो परिणाम जल्दी सामने होंगे और अलग-अलग क़दम हमें विलम्ब के अँधेरे में ढकेल देंगे। यह साझा संकट है तो प्रयत्न भी मिलकर करने होंगे। अन्यथा प्रकृति को ग़ुलाम बनाने के कुत्सित प्रयास जारी रहेंगे और हमारी कर्महीनता को लेकर आने वाली पीढ़ियाँ पानी पी-पीकर नहीं, बिन पानी के कोसेंगी। सो इस विषय में गम्भीर होकर एक ज़रूरी नवजागरण में अपने को केन्द्र में लायें। धरती की पीड़ा को अनसुना न करें बल्कि सहभागी बनें।SKU: VPG9326354639 -
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Ajneya Rachana Sanchayan (Main Wah Dhun Hoon)
अज्ञेय रचना संचयन (मैं वह धनु हूँ…) –
सच्चिदानन्द हीरानन्द वात्स्यायन ‘अज्ञेय’ की समर्थ व सार्थक रचना सम्पदा से एक सोद्देश्य चयन है। भारतीय साहित्य के कालजयी रचनाकारों में अग्रगण्य अज्ञेय का रचना संसार हिन्दी का ऐश्वर्य है। उन्होंने कविता, कहानी, उपन्यास, निबन्ध, आलोचना, यात्रा वृत्तान्त, डायरी, रिपोर्ताज़, संस्मरण, नाटक आदि विविध विधाओं में विपुल एवं विलक्षण लेखन किया है। वस्तुतः वे एक युगनिर्माता नेतृत्व शक्ति सम्पन्न रचनाकार रहे हैं। सर्जनान्वेषी सत्याग्रही सम्पादक के रूप में भी वे एक प्रतिमान बन गये हैं।
व्यक्तित्व और कृतित्व की दृष्टि से अनुपमेय/अननुमेय अज्ञेय की प्रतिनिधि रचनाशीलता ‘अज्ञेय रचना संचयन’ में समाहित है। सुप्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार और सम्पादक डॉ. कन्हैयालाल नन्दन ने अज्ञेय की शब्द साधना के उन पक्षों का चयन किया है, जिनसे अज्ञेय जैसे महत्त्वपूर्ण रचनाकार की एक परिपूर्ण छवि निर्मित होती है। कहने की आवश्यकता नहीं कि विस्तार, गहराई और ऊँचाई की दृष्टि से संकलित रचनाएँ हिन्दी के इतिहास में अमरता प्राप्त कर चुकी हैं। अज्ञेय के शब्दों में, ‘ऊपर ऊपर ऊपर ऊपर—बढ़ा चीरता चल दिङ्मण्डलः /अनथक पंखों की चोटों से नभ में एक मचा दे हलचल।’ कविता के साथ गद्य की विभिन्न विधाओं का समुच्चय निश्चित रूप से पाठकों को अनुप्राणित करेगा।
अज्ञेय-जन्मशती वर्ष के ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर ‘अज्ञेय रचना संचयन’ ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित रचनाकार ‘अज्ञेय’ की समग्र रचनाशीलता के पुनःपाठ की ओर पाठकों को उन्मुख करने में सक्षम होगा, ऐसा विश्वास हैSKU: VPG8126340927 -
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An Economist in the Real World: The Art of Policymaking in India
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (or the Mahatama) was the leader in the Indian national movement. With his philosophy of Satyagraha, and Ahimsa, he fought against the colonial regime. October 2, his birthday, is recognized as the International Day of Non-violence.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is an unusual autobiography. It provides a glimpse into the mind and emotions of Mahatma, as well as a glimpse into his heart. This book helps you understand what led this seemingly ordinary man to become the father of India. Begin with his childhood, Gandhi guides you through the trials and turmoils that shaped his life, from his early years as a boy to his time in England and South Africa, and his Satyagraha, all the way through the beginnings of India’s Independence movement. Gandhi did not intend to write an autobiography, but instead shared his experiences with truth in order to reach what he considered Absolute Truth, the ideal of his struggle against violence and racism.SKU: PRK0670088751 -
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Beyond The Last Blue Mountain: A Life Of J.R.D. Tata 1904_1993
Modern business must meet increasing demands for ethical, legal, social, and commercial standards. CSR has become an important topic for managers of all levels. It is also one of the most exciting areas of research and study in business and management. This book is a comprehensive introduction that is student-friendly to key themes and issues in CSR. This book includes material from some of the most important scholars and teachers in CSR. It is organized in three sections: understanding CSR, applying CSR, managing CSR. Each section contains an accessible and extensive editorial commentary. This explains the main debates and themes in the articles. It also includes challenging and thought-provoking questions that will consolidate the learning. The book also contains three case studies that allow the reader to connect theory and the real world. These include ABN AMRO Brazil, Vodafone South Africa, Nike Asia, and Vodafone Asia. This book, which draws on examples and addresses from all over the world, is essential reading for managers and students interested in corporate governance and business ethics.
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Bharat Ke Aadiwasi : Chunautiyan Evam Sambhavnayen
प्रस्तुत पुस्तक आदिवासी विमर्श पर केन्द्रित है जिसमें आदिवासी साहित्य सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक परिवेश के साथ स्वतन्त्रता आन्दोलनों में उनके योगदान, ऐतिहासिक परिदृश्य, आदिवासी अस्तित्व, अस्मिता, विकास, विस्थापन एवं भूमण्डलीकरण के पहलुओं को दर्शाने का प्रयास किया गया है। इस पुस्तक में कुल 23 आलेखों का प्रस्तुतीकरण किया गया है जिसमें आदिवासी आन्दोलन, मानगढ़ क्रान्ति, लोकगीत, कविताओं में विस्थापन का दर्द, भारतीय राजनीति में महिलाएँ, लोककलाएँ, आदिवासी कल्याणकारी योजनाएँ एवं कार्यक्रम, भारत में आदिवासियों की स्थिति, समस्याएँ, चुनौतियाँ एवं सम्भावनाओं को लेखकों ने अपने मन्तव्यानुसार विश्लेषित करने का प्रयास किया गया है। इस पुस्तक में आदिवासी शब्द का अर्थ, संवैधानिकता का दर्जा जैसे मुद्दों पर प्रश्न उठाकर चर्चा को आगे बढ़ाने का प्रयास कर नवीन साहित्य का सृजन किया गया है।
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Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People (PB)
Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji have been friends for over thirty years. They share a common interest in understanding the human mind within social contexts. Mahzarin, who was born in India, now teaches at Harvard University and Tony at the University of Washington. They co-developed the Implicit Association Test with Brian Nosek. This method has transformed their research and their field. This book presents research evidence from their labs as well as the more than 14 million implicit tests. The general public can access harvard.edu.
I can think for myself. I can accurately and fairly evaluate others. The authors use the term “blind spot” to describe the part of the brain that harbors hidden biases. Banaji and Greenwald use the Implicit Association Test to explain how science shapes our opinions and makes us judge people’s abilities, character, and potential.SKU: PRK0143422532 -
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Bollywood Melodies
The fascinating history of Hindi film songs and their hold on popular consciousness ‘De de Khudake naampe’ sang Wazir Mohammad Khan in Alam Ara (1931), which gave birth to the Hindi film song. The Hindi film song has been influenced and influenced by many people over the years. Although it was once considered a downmarket musical genre, it is now undoubtedly the most common in India. It can be found at almost every aspect of Indian life, including weddings, funerals, religious festivals, get togethers, political conventions and funerals. This song has become a way to express all shades of joy, sorrow, love, longing, hope, and despair. Bollywood Melodies examines the history of Hindi film songs and its current status as a cultural barometer for the country through the evaluation of the work by over fifty outstanding composers, singers, and lyricists (K.L. Saigal, Sonu Nigam and Naushad to A.R. Rahman, Sahir Ludhianvi and Javed Akhtar. Ganesh Anantharaman places the song within the historical context. He examines the influences that shaped the song in each decade: Rabindra Sangeet’s 1930s, the folk-inspired 1940s and the classical strains of a decade later. The author chronicles how Hindi film music declined over the next 20 years, before a new generation of singers and musicians gave the song a new lease on life. Bollywood Melodies is a lively and erudite book that includes insightful interviews with music icons such as Dev Anand and Manna Dey, Manna Dey, Manna Dey, Manna Dey, Manna Dey, Manna Dey, Manna Dey and Pyarelal. It’s not only a treasure trove for music lovers, but also a valuable guide to understanding India’s long-lasting love affair with Hindi film songs.
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Broken Republic- PB
Arundhati is an author and social activist. She was awarded the Lannan Foundation’s Cultural Freedom Award 2002, the Woman of Peace in 2003 at the Global Human Rights Awards, the Sydney Peace Prize 2004 and the Norman Mailer Prize 2011 for her outstanding writing. She starred in Massey Saheb’s film and wrote the TV serial Banyan Tree. Her books include Power Politics. War Talk. The Greater Common Good. Walking with the Comrades. Public Power in the Age of Empire Seven.
Broken Republic is a book by Arundhati Ray that discusses India and the multinational corporations that have taken over India’s small businesses owned by its poor. The book also discusses Maoism and mining, as well as poverty, cruelty, and whether India is really advancing in terms of development. Roy mocks large mining companies such as Vedanta and Posco, which exploit miners in Chhattisgarh or Orissa. She recounts her amazing experience with the Naxalites of the Chhattisgarh forest and how kind and helpful they were to me. She takes the reader into a world they have never seen, describing their fear of being exterminated by the government. The author draws the attention of Cherukuri Rajkumar (a Maoist who tried to resolve a dispute between the Maoists, the government) and is mysteriously murdered. The author asks about the government’s involvement. Broken Republic was published in 2013 by Penguin India and is now available in paperback.SKU: PRK0143419334 -
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Cine Sangeet Ka Itihaas
सिने संगीत का इतिहास –
देश में मूक के बाद जब सवाक् सिनेमा का जन्म हुआ तो उन्हीं सवाक् फ़िल्मों ने सिनेमा में गीत-संगीत की पृष्ठभूमि को जन्म दिया था। आज स्थिति ऐसी है कि सिनेमा में गीत-संगीत के स्थान को दरकिनार करके नहीं देखा जा सकता। संगीत न सिर्फ़ उसकी आवश्यकता है बल्कि एक अनिवार्य तत्त्व भी है, जिसके अभाव में किसी फ़िल्म का व्यावसायिक रूप से सफल होना आज भी सन्दिग्ध हो जाता है। स्वामी वाहिद काज़मी ने प्रस्तुत पुस्तक में भारतीय सिनेमा में संगीत के विकास और उसके विकासक्रम को बड़ी ही शोधपरक दृष्टि से देखा है।
भारतीय सिनेमा में संगीत के विकास पर नज़र डालें तो यह तथ्य बड़ी शिद्दत से सामने आता है कि भारतीय संगीत के विकास में लोकगीतों के साथ-साथ क्षेत्रीय गीत-संगीत का भी बहुत बड़ा योगदान है। इसके अभाव में सम्पूर्ण भारतीय संगीत जगत का मूल्यांकन कर पाना सम्भव नहीं।
तकनीक में आये बदलाव के साथ-साथ संगीत में नये इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वाद्य यन्त्रों के प्रयोग भी उसके विकास में अपना स्थायी महत्त्व रखते हैं। भारतीय सिनेमा में उसकी उपस्थिति को भी लेखक ने रेखांकित किया है।
स्वामी वाहिद काज़मी की यह पुस्तक अवश्य ही सिने-संगीत के अध्येताओं को पसन्द आयेगी।SKU: VPG9326352925 -
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Classic Ruskin Bond (Volume – 2)
The Room on the Roof was Ruskin Bond’s debut novel. It was written at the age of seventeen. He won the John Llewellyn Rhein Memorial Prize in 1957. He has published many novels, including Vagrants In the Valley, A Flight of Pigeons, and Delhi Is Not Far, as well as poems and essays. His short stories and articles have also appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. In 1993, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award and in 1999 the Padma Shri Award.
Classic Ruskin Bond Volume 2: The MemoirsSKU: PRK0143419075