This book consolidates scholarship on Gujarat in English and other European languages, notably, Dutch, German, French, Italian and Portuguese. It draws together well-known sources, as well as rare and under-exploited research material. Detailed bibliographical references are provided for books, chapters, periodical literature, dissertations, project reports, other materials published since 1800; anonymous works and select government publications, such as gazetteers and census reports, are als...

This book argues that road-building was naturalised in the twentieth century to the point of common sense, integrating roadbuilding into a system of climate change denial hidden within a broad international development imperative. But if we can ‘read’ South Asian roads as forms of governance and knowledge, we can challenge the region’s established geopolitical narratives, and the idea of a never-ending future.Highways to the End of the Worldexplores the political economy o...

Based on substantial ethnographic, textual and archival research, this interesting book offers a new perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean. Writing in a clear, engaging style, and covering an impressive range of theoretical terrain, Simpson critically explores the relationships between people and things that give life to the region and drive shifting patterns of social change among Muslims in the highly-politicized state of Gujarat.Scholars of the Indian Ocean...

The previously untold story of the hidden politics that went on behind the scenes during the handling of the Royal abdication crisis of 1936.The King Who Had to Go describes the harsh realities of how the machinery of government responds when even the King steps out of line. It reveals the pitiless and insidious battles in Westminster and Whitehall that settled the fate of the King and Mrs Simpson. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin had to fight against ministers and civil ser...

Extrait: J’ai déjà dit que miss Aline devenait chaque jour de plus en plus familière dans sa manière d’être avec moi et dans ses caresses. Elle me serrait fortement contre elle, passant presque toujours son bras autour de ma taille, m’embrassant souvent et me pressant contre sa poitrine ferme et bien développée. Ces caresses avaient un effet direct sur mes parties secrètes, même lorsque j’avais moins de raisons d’être très excité par suite du travail amoureux que me faisait faire madame Be...

Pure Evil is one of our greatest fears. No appeals to reason, no pleas of mercy or forgiveness will have the slightest impact on the mind of the oppressor. But in this volume our authors are rather more spiteful that we could at first imagine. Here they blight the lives of characters with Curses, Necromancy, Dark Magic and other assorted ghouls that care little about the fate of you or I.1 - Essence of Evil - Tales of Curses, Necromancy, Dark Magic & More - An Introduction2...

Collections of sermons by noted preachers of different periods are not an altogether uncommon contribution to literature. Italy, Germany, Holland, France, Great Britain and the United States have in this way furnished copious illustrations of the gifts of their illustrious preachers. Such treasures are found in the Latin and even in the Greek Church. Protestant communions especially, in line with the supreme significance which they attach to the work of the pulpit, have thus sought to magn...

Hij gaf de troon op voor haar, zij alles voor hem...In de roman De hertogin vertelt Wendy Holden vertelt hét liefdesverhaal van de twintigste eeuw: over twee mensen wier liefde zo groot was dat een koning zijn troon en zijn land opgaf om samen te kunnen zijn met de vrouw van wie hij hield.Wallis Simpson en haar echtgenoot arriveren in Londen. Ze hebben nauwelijks aanzien en weinig connecties en Wallis’ eerste maanden in de stad zijn eenza...

From the beloved nanny to stars like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, and Cash Warren and Jessica Alba comes a loving yet no-nonsense guide to the first four months of parenthood so you can raise a happy baby—and be happy parents.There is nothing like the overwhelming love of gazing upon your beautiful newborn, but there is really nothing like the overwhelming terror of not being able to comfort that screaming baby.Have no...

Let’s be clear. We are all equal under the law. However, even in these more modern times that is not an absolute and still remains a distant ambition for many.In the days when Britain ruled the waves and bestrode the world as its policeman and plunderer in chief it also subjugated half of its own people to second class status. Women were chattel and property. There were some exceptions based on wealth and birthright but for the overwhelming majority your lot was to fall in with the...

The Simpsons is an iconic American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. First airing in 1989, it follows the lives of the Simpson family — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie — in the fictional town of Springfield. The show cleverly satirizes American culture, society, and television itself, blending humor, heart, and wit in a way that appeals to audiences of all ages. Known for its colorful cast of characters, memorable catchphrases, and sharp social...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...