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THE CHURNING OF THE OCEAN Vishnu saves creation The three worlds of the universe were reeling from shock: the asuras had taken control! Even the plants were withering away. Only the great Lord Vishnu could make things right again. He got both devas and asuras to churn up life-giving nectar from the ocean of milk and then ensured that the asuras were kept away from this gift of immortality.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 15,00 kr

TIRUPATI The lord of Tirumala When Vishnu returned to Vaikuntha after his Krishna avatar, Brahma, the creator, began to worry about the earth. Without Vishnu, he was afraid, chaos would ensue. So he and his son Narada, the wandering sage, set in motion a plan to get Vishnu, to return to the earth. A talking anthill, an arrogant sage, an irate cowherd, and even the asura king Ravana, each have their parts to play in these stories that describe the founding of the Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati....

Releasedatum: 2011-09-12 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-06 15,00 kr

J.R.D. TATA The quiet conqueror Born in Paris in July 1904, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was the second child of Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his French wife Sooni. His childhood was spent in different countries and he schooled in Paris, Mumbai and Yokohama. A joyride on a plane sparked off a passion for soaring in the skies. It was then that the fifteen-year-old boy decided that one day he too would fly. He had to wait ten years for it to happen. The first flight of the Indian civil aviation too...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 15,00 kr

BABUR The founder of the Mughal Dynasty Descended from the house of Timur and Genghis Khan , Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur founded the Mughal dynasty in India. But the emperor of Hindustan lived for most of his early life as an exile in and around his homeland in Central Asia. Declared ruler of Farghana at the age of 12, the young boy had to contend with treacherous uncles, tyrant neighbours and rebellious generals. But Babur dealt with all of them even while moving towards his historic tryst with...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 15,00 kr

HANUMAN The epitome of devotion and courage Hanuman stands for extraordinary physical strength, courage and humility. Above all, he is known for his devotion to Rama. So, it was little wonder that Rama entrusted Hanuman with the task of carrying his message to Sita in Lanka. Again, it was Hanuman who brought him the life-giving Sanjeevani to revive his beloved brother Lakshmana who had been grievously injured on the battlefield. Even today, Hanuman is regarded as the epitome of unfaltering devot...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 15,00 kr

Krishna is the most endearing divine hero of India in human form. Krishna's story is full of exciting events all through his life. Wicked men, women and creatures are often up against him but he defeats them all. Whether as a cowherd or as a prince he commands love as well as respect from all.  Kamsa imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva because it was prophesied that one of their children would cause his death. He slew seven children born in captivity, but Krishna, the eigh...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-24 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-12-06 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-11-19 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 15,00 kr

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, ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 15,00 kr

RAM SHASTRI Crusader for justice and truth In the history of India, Ram Shastri stands unique as the ideal public servant. He was the chief justice under the Peshwas. His integrity in public affairs is a model for all times. Ram Shastri held office under the Peshwas during the latter half of the 18th century. Corruption, nepotism and unscrupulous fights were the order of the day. Ram Shastri alone stood incorruptible and principled. He would decline even a royal gift made to his wife. He would n...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-23 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-19 15,00 kr

KING KUSHA A Jataka story about inner beauty King Kusha is an adaptation of e Kusha Jataka, one of the five hundred and fifty stories included in the pali canon. The Jataka tales are woven around the life of the Bodhisattva, who lived many lives on the earth before he evolved into the Buddha, the Enlightened One. These tales are based on the folklore, legends and ballads of ancient India. We cannot assign a definite date to the Jataka stories. Taking into account archaeological and literary evid...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-19 5,00 kr

JAYADRATHA Retold from the Mahabharata Jayadratha is one of the most despicable characters to be found in the Mahabharata. He terrorised the helpless and cowered before the mighty. The encounter between him and Arjuna, the valiant Pandava, described in the Jayadratha-Vadha Parva (a sub-section of the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata), makes absorbing reading. Jayadratha was responsible for the death of Arjuna's son Abhimanyu. Arjuna set out to avenge his son's death and the cowardly Jayadratha too...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-13 9,00 kr

SATI AND SHIVA Perfection Rewarded Only Sati could fulfill Shiva's exacting demands. As his companion she could match his ascetic ways as well as be a loving wife. Unfortunately, her happiness was overshadowed by an arrogant father. Sati countered Daksha's insensitivity with an immense, horrific sacrifice, which threw the universe into chaos and turmoil. As the heroine of this primeval romantic story she embodies the essence of a perfect spouse.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-02-09 15,00 kr

VALMIKI'S RAMAYANA The great Indian epic Valmiki's Ramayana is believed to be the first poetic work written in Sanskrit; it is, therefore, referred to as the Adikavya. It is said that Brahma assured Valmiki that "as long as the mountains stand and the rivers flow, so long shall the Ramayana be read by men." In the Puranas, Rama is described as an avatar of Vishnu, but Valmiki does not refer to him as God. The few verses which do so are considered interpolations. The Ramayana consists of 24,000 v...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-28 15,00 kr

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.

Releasedatum: 2011-07-26 19,00 kr

BUDDHA The Enlightened One King Suddhodana was at his wit's end. He had surrounded his handsome young heir with comfort and riches, love and respect, but Prince Siddhartha was still not content. One night, he abandoned his family. He could sense it but he had to know it. Exchanging his royal robes for a begging bowl, he set out for an incredible journey fueled only by his passion for truth. From his comfortable palace to ultimately the shade of a tree, Siddhartha became the Buddha the wise , the...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-25 15,00 kr

Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... (In Japan, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z were originally a sin...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-12 19,00 kr

When a young girl comes looking for a magical Dragon Ball, the young Goku joins her in an epic adventure which will change his life forever. Revisit the magic and wonder of Akira Toriyama’s classic shonen manga series, Dragon Ball with this first volume: The Monkey King! Summary of the Book Son Goku lives alone by a mountain, in a tiny hut. He constantly speaks to a mysterious orange ball with four stars inside, believing it to contain the soul of his recently deceased grandfather. Goku hasn...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-12 19,00 kr

Året är 1942 och den franske spionen Pierre har fångats av nazisterna. Hur kommer det gå för Le Chat?

Releasedatum: 2021-01-08 Genre:Serier och grafiska romaner 9,00 kr

In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventures The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage is a unique take on the unrealized invention of the computer in the 1830s by the eccentric polymath Charles Babbage and his accomplice, the daughter of Lord Byron, Ada, Countess of Lovelace. When Ada translated her friend Babbage's plans for the "Difference Engine," her lengthy footnote...

Releasedatum: 2015-05-07 Genre:Serier och grafiska romaner 129,00 kr

”Teologikofilaren Bönholm har med några kamrater, likaledes andligt sinnade, tagit sig en s. k. bläcka och varder så mogen, att han måste hemledas av några blivande själasörjare, vilka ännu ej känna sig berusade.” Glad och god gavs ut första gången 1924. Med teckningar och text roar Albert Engström (1869-1940), som var både konstnär och författare och valdes in i Svenska akademien 1922.

Releasedatum: 2014-10-01 79,00 kr

A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today. For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse characters, their creators, and the ways in which their creations have been reinvented for successive generations. Inevitably, the focus is on the United States, but the context is international, including a...

Releasedatum: 2014-05-15 Genre:Serier och grafiska romaner 9,00 kr

Konrad und Paul sind wieder da! Eine Hitzewelle im Mai lässt ohnehin den Testosteronpegel ansteigen und die Schwellkörper pulsieren, und gerade jetzt macht sich Paul im Auftrag seiner besorgten Mutter auf nach Frankfurt zu seiner Schwester Edeltraut, die, wie man hört, mit einem Tier von Mann verheiratet und im neunten Monat schwanger ist! Zu dritt in einer engen, schwülen Dachwohnung verliert man nach und nach die Nerven, denn wie nicht anders zu erwarten, passt der grunzgeile polnische Sch...

Releasedatum: 2014-03-07 115,00 kr

'I still remember arriving in the city for the first time... It wasn't easy... But here, London, is my home.' Yumiko is a young Japanese woman who has made London her home. She has a job, a boyfriend; Japan seems far away. Then, out of the blue, her brother calls to tell her that her father has died in a mountaineering accident. Yumiko returns to Tokyo for the funeral and finds herself immersed in the rituals of Japanese life and death – and confronting a decision she hadn’t expected to have...

Releasedatum: 2014-02-13 Genre:Serier och grafiska romaner 159,00 kr

Oink! Oink!   Grab a fork and nab some pork! Garfield loves “the other white meat” in all its palate-pleasing permutations: breaded, barbecued, shredded, fried—even frozen (porksicles, anyone?). If you’re hungry for humor, satisfy your craving with this latest—and greatest—collection of comics.

Releasedatum: 2012-01-31 85,00 kr

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.

Releasedatum: 2011-11-29 15,00 kr

SAMUDRA GUPTA The lute-playing conqueror Can a music loving, scholarly prince be a successful king? Will a skilled and committed warrior encourage the arts and science? Samudra Gupta proved he was a multi-faceted ruler. By bringing peace to a huge area of the warring subcontinent, this benevolent king gave his people the leisure to be creative. His court official Harishena engraved his master's achievement on the Ashoka pillar in Allahabad. When one recalls the 'Glory that was India' one first t...

Releasedatum: 2011-11-18 5,00 kr

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 ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 15,00 kr

CHANDRA SHEKHAR AZAD Freedom was his mission Chandra Shekhar was only a little boy when he ran away to Bombay in search of adventure. Little did he know how much he would get involved in the country's freedom struggle. Those were the days when the non-co operation movement had gathered immense momentum and it was in Varanasi that Chandra Shekhar first confronted British authority. After that there was no looking back. Assuming the surname 'Azad' he and his band of revolutionaries did much to awa...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 5,00 kr

BAJI RAO 1 The warrior Peshwa As a military strategist and soldier, Peshwa Baji Rao I is one of the greatest names in Indian history. Some historians even rank this excellent warrior with Napoleon Bonaparte. For a man born in the peace-loving and exclusively religious Brahmin community, this is indeed a remarkable achievement. Whirlwind campaigns characterize his career. He went, he fought and he conquered without losing a single battle. His rivals, envious of his success and of the trust Shahu ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 5,00 kr

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 ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 15,00 kr

SURJYA SEN The Chittagong uprising On the night of April 18th, 1930, a school teacher named Surjya Sen, his five friends and an army of young boys went into battle in Chittagong, ready to die. Their plan was to challenge the British by taking over their armouries. Surjya Sen's group was only a small handful against the might of the British Empire, but their extraordinary gesture of courage and defiance inspired other freedom fighters, long after they were gone.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 5,00 kr

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.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-23 15,00 kr

AHILYABAI HOLKAR Saint-Queen of Malwa Malharrao Holkar of Malwa, in Central India, was so impressed by the religious devotion and regal bearing of eight-year-old Ahilya, that he decided to make her his daughter-in-law. A decision he never regretted. Recognising her abilities Malharrao trained the young girl in the art of statesmanship and trusted her enough to leave the administration in her hands when he went on military expeditions. Then, in a series of misfortunes, Ahilya lost her husband, fa...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-23 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-22 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-21 5,00 kr

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.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-21 15,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 15,00 kr

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.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 5,00 kr

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...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 15,00 kr

KABIR He spoke of tolerance and mercy "Be not the slaves of tradition; fear not to walk upon new paths, if these bring you nearer to God who is the Truth." So said Kabir, a great Indian mystic, teachers and poet of the fifteenth century. Popular belief has it that Kabir was born of a Brahmin widow who cast him away near Laher Tank at Varanasi. The followers of Kabir hold that he descended from heaven and was found in a lotus in Laher Tank by a Muslim couple. Kabir has proclaimed himself in his p...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 15,00 kr

TANSEN The musical gem From imitating animal sounds to igniting a fire with his song - Tansen's genius was unmatched. His voice was so much in demand that wily patrons used it to gain political advantage. Such a talent could win loyal friends and a beautiful wife, but it could also make others viciously jealous.  In Emperor Akbar's court, he was a jewel more precious than the diamonds and pearls that were showered on him, and he remains to this day a shining symbol of classical Indian music...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 15,00 kr