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Albert Einstein He never stopped questioning When Albert Einstein was a very young boy, his teachers and his father despaired about his apparent lack of interest in studies. To top it he had speech difficulties, and was vague and inattentive. Albert hated the kind of rote learning he was obliged to do in school? memorizing dates and texts. But as he grew older, it became clear that Albert was no ordinary person. 1905 is often termed his 'miracle year', the year he published not one but four enti...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-06 R$ 6,90

MAHABHARATA - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION One of the greatest epics of all time The complete Amar Chitra Katha Mahabharatha set of 42 Comic book titles - 1348 Pages Mahabharata is the world's longest epic poem. In this complete original collector edition 3-volume set, the epic is narrated in its full glory over more than 1300 illustrated colorful pages of art in comic book format. Learn the deep rooted Indian Culture from the great epic in beautiful classic art. Volume 1: The Kuru Princes of Hastina...

Data de lançamento: 2011-08-27 R$ 189,90

GANESHA Ganesha is revered by Hindus as the remover of obstacles . He is first and foremost an obedient son. Standing guard at his mother's door, this son of Parvati refuses to let anyone through. Even Lord Shiva is denied entry!  This confrontation between father and son has one beneficial outcome - the emergence of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom.

Data de lançamento: 2011-07-26 R$ 7,90

Confucio (551-479 a. C.), el gran sabio de la antigua China, vivió en una época política y socialmente turbulenta. Miembro de la pequeña nobleza tradicional, pensó en conseguir para su país estabilidad y orden. El gobernante ideal para el Estado ideal, según Confucio, sería el hombre que llega a ser virtuoso a través de la cultura, el conocimiento y el ejercicio de la virtud. En sus viajes por todo el país Confucio arrastró tras de sí a unos 3000 discípulos, que se encargaron de red...

Data de lançamento: 2014-12-11 R$ 37,90

ASHOKA The Warrior Who Spoke of Peace A power-hungry warrior and a peace -loving-wife-could they ever tread together on the path of non-violence. Ashoka waged war after ruthless war, yet by the time his children grew up, he proudly saw them off as Buddhist missionaries. Read about the charmed life of this famous king of Magadha, who not only built a properous kingdom but spread the message of universal love.

Data de lançamento: 2012-05-23 R$ 6,90

MEGASTHENES Ambassador, Traveller and Observer Megasthenes was the ambassador of the Greek general Seleucus Nicator, at the court of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in 4th century B.C. He put his stay to good use by travelling widely and minutely documenting one of the most prosperous and enlightened periods of Indian history. Be it the customs and traditions of the people or the administrative skills of the king - Megasthenes wrote it all down in his four-volume travelogue, Indica.

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-20 R$ 3,90

Tales of Yudhisthira Justice for the Pandavas Yudhishthira, the eldest of the five Pandavas princes, was born to Kunti by the grace of Yama. His actions were free from passion and prejudice. He came to be considered the very embodiment of Dharma and was respectfully referred to as Dharmaraja.Yama, the awe-inspiring God of Death, is also revered as the Lord of Justice. According to the Hindu belief, all living beings reap the fruit of their actions after death. Yama administers justice to all the...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-06 R$ 6,90

TALES OF SHIVA The Mighty Lord of Kailasa Shiva is the third deity in the Hindu triad. He ought to be the most terrible one because he presides over destruction, whereas Brahma and Vishnu are associated with creation and preservation respectively. Yet Shiva is as much loved by mortals as Vishnu is. He inspires fear in the hearts of the wicked, love and affection in the hearts and the pious. From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa Lord Shiva travelled far and wide, answering the prayers of his devo...

Data de lançamento: 2011-02-09 R$ 6,90

MAHABHARATA One of the Greatest epics of all time. It all began with petty family jealousy. The Kaurava brothers tricked their Pandava cousins out of a kingdom, and even Lord Krishna could not stop the horror and bloodshed that followed. Veda Vyasa composed an epic poem, the longest in the world, to describe the events that unfolded. In this epic tale of superhuman heroes and gory action, Veda Vyasa explores human ambitions, relationships and conflicts to find the true purpose of life. Lord Kris...

Data de lançamento: 2011-08-07 R$ 6,90

HARSHA A gallant king of Kanauj Starting off as the ruler of tiny Thaneshwar, Harsha (17th century AD) rose to become the powerful monarch of the kingdom of kanauj. He avenged the wicked assassination of his elder brother and the cowardly abduction of his sister. His biographer Bana Bhatta and the chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang were unanimous in their praise of this learned king, whose fame did much to create a glowing image of India in lands far away. If Harsha is remembered till this day as a g...

Data de lançamento: 2011-12-06 R$ 3,90

ELLORA CAVES The glory of the Rashtrakootas The mysterious Ellora Caves are the Rock-Cut temples of ancient India. One way to discover ancient cave temples would be through archeology. Another would be trace the roots through a rich history of statues and stories passed through ancient books that match the amazing cave sculptures that live to this day. Now you can enjoy them through colorful comics books with unique traditional art of the era that you transport to. The Rashtrakootas who ruled in...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-27 R$ 6,90

SHAH JAHAN Emperor, soldier and master builder Shah Jahan was the fifth of the Great Mughals. He was courageous, ambitious, quick-witted and intelligent. He was the favourite of Akbar. It was Jahangir who called him 'in all respects the first of my sons'. Jahangir's reign was noted for a series of brilliant victories in Mewar, the Deccan and Kangra, won mainly by Shah Jahan (who was then known as Prince Khurram). Shah Jahan had a passion for splendour and display. Adorned by the Peacock Throne, ...

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ADI SHANKARA A light in the darkness Shankara's life may be compared to a brief, but brilliant flash of lightning that lit up many areas of darkness in the life of man. He had an intellect that probed fearlessly, a mind that questioned constantly and a heart that felt deeply. Out of these God-given gifts, in thirty-two years of tireless seeking, arose a great system of philosophy, Advaita and an inspiring body of devotional literature. Shankara travelled throughout India, preaching that the Self...

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SAMBHAJI Valiant son of Shivaji The entire Maratha kingdom was shocked when Sambhaji the son of Shivaji joined forces with the Mughal army, Shivaji's greatest foes. Sambhajii had had a tough childhood. His father was too busy to look after him, and his mother died when he was only two. The young Sambhaji's main support came from his grandmother. When she died, he was left bereft. To make matters worse, his step-mother was campaigning to make her own son the next ruler, trying to poison Shivaji's...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-22 R$ 3,90

VIDYASAGAR Scholar and social reformer of Bengal Such was his mastery over sanskrit that the Sanskrit College of Kolkata conferred the title " Vidyasagar" on its young student. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891) went on to become the principal of the same college. As Inspector of schools, he established several schools in Bengal, particularly for girls. He simplified Bengali to make it easy for the common man. He is thus regarded as the father of modern Bengali prose. A gentle crusader, he cha...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-21 R$ 3,90

SOORDAS The blid bard Soordas, the blind bard of Brij, occupies a very eminent position in Hindi literature. He is considered the Valmiki of Brij (a dialect of Hindi), not only because he was the first poet to write in that dialect, but also because his works have an epic stature. Soordas was not only a poet, but also a great composer. His songs became so popular that even during his lifetime, he had become a legend. If Brij is understood today from Rajasthan and Punjab on the West to Assam in t...

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RANA PRATAP He fought for freedom Disdaining even the comfort of a bed, the valiant Rana Pratap waged a single-minded, life-long war against the mighty Mughal conquerors. His Rajput pride instilled a deep respect in the enemy. They realised that huge armies and sophisticated weapons are but aids, and that there can be no substitute for raw courage on the battlefield.

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-19 R$ 6,90

PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN A legend of valour and chivalry With the death of Harsha, King of Kanauj, in about 647 A.D. his great empire in North India collapsed. It rapidly disintegrated into several petty kingdoms. This political division weakened the unity of the country and led to several violent disputes between the chieftains of these new kingdoms. Foreign invaders took advantage of India's disunity. Sometime in the 12th Century, the Afghan Chief Shahabuddin Ghori (also known as Mohammad of Ghor) c...

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AMRAPALI Chosen by Buddha This collection of Buddhist tales tell of Amrapali, an accomplished dancer who commanded the love and admiration of an entire town and of Upagupta, who was just a poor monk. Amrapali craved peace; Upagupta's bearing exuded contentment. Amrapali depended on the adulation of her audience; Upagupta spurned the attentions of the rich and famous. Their stories were different, but the Buddha's wise teachings linked their lives - and the lessons to be learned from them.

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-16 R$ 6,90

FA HIEN The Fearless Monk To learn true wisdom, he traversed bone-dry deserts, scaled the snow-laden mountains Himalayas, and grieved over lost friends. To spread his hard-won knowledge, he battled stormy seas and unimaginable dangers. But his lord's blessings seemed to protect this brave Chinese monk, who spent 15 years retracing the steps of Buddha and his teachings from China to India and back. Arriving in Gupta-ruled India, Fa Hien kept a record of his travels (between A.D. 399 and 414), whi...

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SHAKUNTALA The forgotten wif e Shakuntala was the daughter of a nymph and a sage who abandoned her in the woods. Sage Kanva brought her up. King Dushyanta on a visit to the hermitage was struck with Shakuntala's beauty and they got married in a non-traditional ceremony. The king eventually returned back, leaving with Shakuntala a ring that carried his seal. After a when she came to live with the king, he did not remember anything about her and asked for proof of their being together. Shakuntala ...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-12 R$ 6,90

CHANAKYA The King Maker Chanakya lived about 2300 years ago, in Magadha that is Bihar today. Born in a family of educators, he was an ascetic with a vision. Chanakya's fame rests on his role as the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya who overthrew the ruling Nanda dynasty and laid the foundation of the great Mauryan Empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent. Striving to make Chandragupta's position secure in an unstable and dangerous time, Chanakya championed a policy of realpoliti...

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DRONA Valiant archer, Supreme teacher Drona, the valiant archer, is second only to Bheeshma among the respected elders of the Mahabharata. Yet he remains an outsider. He added a streak of personal vendetta to that tale of family feud. Drona had studied together with Drupada, who later became the king of Panchala, in the ashram of Agnivesha. When he is unable to buy a glass of milk for his beloved son, he turns to his childhood friend for help. But when Drupada humiliates him, he goes to Hastinap...

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THE PANDAVAS IN HIDING Outwitting a wily enemy When the Kuru elders granted the arid territory of Khandavaprastha to the Pandavas, little did their hostile cousins, the Kauravas, suspect that the Pandavas would soon turn it into a flourishing kingdom. Indraprastha, as the kingdom was called, was the envy of the Kauravas. They were bent on making it theirs by fair means or foul. Since the Pandavas were too strong for them, they had to resort to cunning. They invited the Pandavas to a game of dice...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-11 R$ 6,90

INDRA AND SHACHI The lord of heaven and his devoted wife The Indra of the Vedas is a very powerful king, the ruler of the heavens. But as we come to the epics, we find he becomes more and more human. He faces a number of problems, the type that mortal kings face on earth. He has many enemies who seek to usurp his kingdom. His wife is the beautiful Shachi. She is counted as one of the great women like Anasuya, Savitri, Arundhati and Sita, to whom the husband was the sole lord. By their love and d...

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Mahatma Gandhi Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi's life is a lesson in quiet determination, unflinching faith and profound values. Through a simple and most humble life, Gandhi went on to become an icon of freedom and peace, leading a nation and inspiring the lives of ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks. Gandhi's deep rooted values and methods have been admired and adopted by world leaders across history from Martin Luther King to Obama as well as ordinary people in various walks of...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-06 R$ 14,90

TALES OF SHIVAJI The lengendary maratha warrior-king Shivaji is one of the most inspirational historical figures in contemporary India. This is especially true for the Marathi speaking region to which he belonged. He was born in the 17th century in Western India at a time when the area was under the oppressive rule of the neighboring states of Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmadnagar. Shivaji managed to wrest independence from these states and emerged a popular ruler. In 1674 a grand coronation ceremony...

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TALES OF SAI BABA  The Saint of Shirdi The pious flocked to Shirdi in maharashtra. Sai baba's all-encompassing love made them feel better, happier and more at peace. He could reveal himself as the supreme Deity and yet assume the form of a street dog; he could turn water to oil and save a child far way from burning flames. However, by the time he left this world, in 1918, he had also made thousands understand that good acts are the only miracle needed to find God. Nobody knows for certain w...

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TALES OF DURGA Tales of the mother Goddess Goddess Durga is the fierce form of Devi who, as Shakti, is considered the personification of Universal energy. According to the Devi Bhagavata, the Universe is but Her manifestation. The worship of Durga is believed to be more than 4,000 years old in India. This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the Durga-Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana.

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TALES OF ARJUNA The exploits of an exceptional warrior Superbly skilled, speedy and strong, Arjuna boasted that he was the world?s greatest warrior. But, despite his unquestionable courage, this honourable Pandava prince realized he could not confront Lord Indra's power or even the wiles of a cheeky monkey without help. He needed divine weapons, such as the Gandiva bow, with its inexhaustible supply of arrows, and a special war chariot. Most importantly, he needed the blessings of the gods, espe...

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BIRBAL TO THE RESCUE Tales of Birbal A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets. Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry. In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mug...

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BIRBAL THE JUST Tales of Birbal A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets. Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry. In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mughal l...

Data de lançamento: 2011-08-05 R$ 6,90

THE GITA The Divine Song Gita, short for Bhagvad Gita , 'the Divine Song', is a philosophical dialogue in the Mahabharata . The setting is the start of a great war between the cousins, the Kauravas and Pandavas. Arjuna, the Pandava hero, finds himself facing his close kin, elders and teachers. The thought of piercing them with his arrows deeply disturbs him. Distraught, he breaks down, throws away his bow and declares he will not fight. It is Krishna's task to counsel his friend about life as we...

Data de lançamento: 2011-07-26 R$ 6,90

Dumpster Diving! One cat's trash is another cat's treasure, and in this all-new book, Garfield creator Jim Davis has collected the best of the worst: never-before-seen rejected comic strips, questionable covers, silly sketches, gross gags, and over-the-top, over-the-edge outtakes sure to offend just about everyone. So hold your nose and dig in!

Data de lançamento: 2010-02-23 R$ 47,90

RANI OF JHANSI The flame of freedom She ruled over a small kingdom, but dreamt of freedom for the whole country. In the great revolt of 1857, Lakshmibai, the Rano of Jhansi, matched wits and force with the best of British generals. The image of the brave Rani of Jhansi charging her steed through enemy lines, her sword raised for the next thrust, is forever imprinted in Indian hearts.

Data de lançamento: 2011-11-29 R$ 6,90

THE HISTORIC CITY OF DELHI A tale of power and passion Delhi is located on the bank of river Yamuna, at the rocky tip of a branch of the Aravali ranges on the eastern edge of the plains of Punjab and Haryana. Popular tradition holds that this was the site of the Pandavas' capital Hastinapur. The earliest historical record in its precincts is an Ashokan rock edict from 3rd century BCE. Strategic location and rich tradition have made Delhi the natural capital city for a string of dynasties - Rajpu...

Data de lançamento: 2011-11-19 R$ 6,90

THE RANI OF KITTUR The defiant queen When Chenamma, the queen of Kittur, lost her only son she was steeped in sorrow. But when her husband reminded her that even the people of Kittur were her children. She pulled herself together and devoted her life to their well-being. So committed was she to the honour and welfare of her land that when the British came asking for its allegiance she took on their military strength and fought them to the end.

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-29 R$ 6,90

SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE Born to lead The national movement for independence in India threw up figures larger than life, who surrendered themseles to a cause bigger than anything they had ever known. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose stands out as a dynamic, restless force in an era which had chosen the path of Gandhi, the path of peace and non-violent non-co-operation. Bengal chose to voice its protest militantly and Subhas Chandra Bose was a true son of Bengal.India was awakening to its national identity ...

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JAMSETJI TATA The man who saw tomorrow Can you think of a man who has two sons and adopts a research institute as his third? That was Jamsetji Tata, the greatest Indian industrialist ever! A man with a vision so clear that he could see a tomorrow that was beyond his own life. He dreamt such giant dreams, of such stupendous proportions, that they could only be realized after he was no more. He was aware of this and planned for it by preparing a competent team that was committed to his dream, and ...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-28 R$ 6,90

SULTANA RAZIA Empress of India Razia was the daughter of the king of one of the Muslim dynasties that ruled Delhi in the 13th century. Though a woman was not easily allowed to rule over a people in those days, she had all the qualities required in an administrator. Her father therefore willed her heir to the throne in preference to her less able stepbrothers. Sensing the objections from courtiers to her ascension to the throne, Razia proclaimed allegiance to one of her stepbrother. He however tu...

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RABINDRANATH TAGORE India's gentle torch bearer Rabindranath Tagore played a significant role in bringing about a new awakening in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century. His life and creative work provided the then Indian society with a purpose, direction and a programme. The impact of his personality transcended his native Bengal and came to be felt not only in other parts of India but also abroad. Tagore was a genius with a many-sided personality. He was a poet, novelist, dramatis...

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HEROES OF HAMPI The mythology of Kishkindha When the two warrior brothers, Hakka and Bukka, go hunting with their hounds on the banks of the river Pampa, or Tungabhadra, they do not expect the rabbit they are chasing to turn around and fight! Still less do they expect to find themselves spending the rest of the day, hearing stories about the land they are standing on. Stories about the gods and humans who inhabited it. Of the river Pampa who yearned to marry Shiva. Of  Vali, the insecure ki...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-28 R$ 6,90

BIKAL THE TERRIBLE The tale of a frightened tiger For a tribal people living in the forests of central India, Bikal means the animal that is to be feared. Tribals believe that by avoiding to utter the word Bikal they can ward off danger.This is a collection of Bikal stories. In the first story based on a tribal folk-tale, a tiger himself is imagined to be afraid of the word 'Bikal'. Funny situations following for him on this account are described in the story. The second story describes how two ...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-27 R$ 3,90

ZARATHUSHTRA God's messenger from ancient Persia Good thoughts, good words and good deeds' was the simple message delivered by Zarathushtra, the prophet of ancient Persia. Strangely, no cry came from him when he was born over 8,000 years ago. Instead, the baby Zarathushtra smiled, and it was predicted - correctly - that he would preach love and justice to the world, but would have a hard time convincing vengeful rivals. Strong in their faith, his followers are known today as Zoroastrians; also k...

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BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR He dared to fight Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was born in 1891, in an 'untouchable' caste. He was a bright student in school and encouraged by his teachers. However he had to face insults from peers because of his social background. With persistence and help from some well- meaning people, he became the first matriculate from his community. He went on to study in University of Mumbai, Columbia University in New York and the London School of Economics obtaining multiple degrees includ...

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SEA ROUTE TO INDIA In quest of the ultimate destination In quest of the ultimate destination The spices of India can take credit for inspiring some of the greatest maritime expeditions in the world. In a bid to find the sea route to India, European explorers like Bartholomew Diaz, Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama braved uncharted seas, discovered new lands and earned fame and glory for themselves. But for India, the opening of the trade route was both a blessing and a curse.

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TANAJI The maratha lion Shivaji is one of the most inspirational historical figures in contemporary India. This is especially true for the Marathi speaking region to which he belonged. He was born in the 17th century in Western India at a time when the area was under the oppressive rule of the neighboring states of Bijapur, Golconda and Ahmadnagar. Shivaji collected a loyal band of followers and gave them oaths of loyalty to the cause of freedom and steadily proceeded to wrest control of more an...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-22 R$ 6,90

VIVEKANANDA He kindled the spirit of modern India He revived the Indian Spirit that lay shackled by western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the west to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-21 R$ 6,90

MOTHER TERESA Little acts of love "It was on a train from Calcutta (now called Kolkata) to Darjeeling thatMother Teresa first heard the call. A voice beckoned her to leave the sheltered life of the convent and come out to serve the poorest of the poor. That voice changed her life completely and also the lives of everyone she touched. Though Albanian by birth,Mother Teresa made India her home. Humbly, yet firmly, Mother set to work trying to heal the world's greatest disease, 'of being unwanted a...

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AKBAR A visionary monarch Akbar was the son of Humayun and Hamida Begum. His father was a Sunni, while his mother was a Shia. These were rival Muslim sects but Akbar seemed to lean towards the Shia doctrine. This made things difficult as his court had a large number of Sunnis. Akbar's problem was one that exists even today - that of uniting all creeds and races. He wanted to bring into the mainstream not only the Muslim sects but also the Rajputs and other Hindus. His reforms, which were meant t...

Data de lançamento: 2011-09-20 R$ 6,90