rai bali tales from india
Rai Bali Tales from India
A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.
2054 Руб.
Tales from India
Beautifully told retellings of classic stories from India. Full of richness and warmth, these tales of tender love, great heroism, acts of sacrifice, foolishness and friendship come vividly to life. There is an epic battle in which monkeys and bears help rescue the beautiful princess Sita from evil demons and a simple fable about a jackal who tries to become king. This tapestry of stories is as colourful and diverse as India itself. Sources in selecting the stories have been Sanskrit and Pali, the classical languages of the Brahmans and the Buddhists. Many of these tales were current centuries before the Christian era and were given a sophisticated form by the storytellers of classical times.
1642 Руб.
Birds and Beasts. Enchanting Tales of India
Bumbling flying elephants, the demon serpent, a brash peacock, crafty jackals, a curious leopard, and even an evil, shape-shifting jinn, all make an appearance in this delightful collection of tales from India. Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively retold, Birds and Beasts, takes the reader on a fantastical journey into the wild and wonderful world of magical beasts and whimsical animals. These tales are drawn from classic texts, such as the Hitopadesha, the Kathasaritsagara, the Puranas, and the Quran. They include oral tales from Ladakh, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, and tribal folklore as well. Sourced from classic texts and collections of folk tales that date as far back as the 11th century, the stories range from the unusual to the familiar and bound to stir the imagination of every child. This title is the second in a series - the first being Mischief & Magic, a collection of magical tales from across India.
2797 Руб.
leeson Robert Smart Girls Forever
The feisty heroines of these six folk tales all share one important quality: they are extremely SMART! The smart heroines of these folk tales come from different countries around the world. Natasha from Russia is full of comical fantasies but can still outwit the devil; Yamuna from India has eyes like the sun a mind to match; English Marian ... well, she wants to be an outlaw like Robin Hood!
1049 Руб.
Kipling R. Plain Tales from the Hills = Простые рассказы с гор: книга на английском языке
Rudyard Kipling (1865—1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. "Plain Tales from the Hills" was his first volume of prose fiction. Vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales with their brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.
777 Руб.
Kipling Rudyard Plain Tales from the Hills
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. "Plain Tales from the Hills" was his first volume of prose fiction. Vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales with their brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.
713 Руб.
Plain Tales from the Hills
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. "Plain Tales from the Hills" was his first volume of prose fiction. Vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales with their brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.
199 Руб.
Kipling R. Plain Tales from the Hills = Простые рассказы с гор: книга на английском языке
Rudyard Kipling (1865—1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. "Plain Tales from the Hills" was his first volume of prose fiction. Vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales with their brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.
777 Руб.
Rai Bali Mohinder's War
A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction. Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born RAF pilot Mohinder Singh when his plane crashes in occupied France and it's up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. After all, her parents are brave members of the French Resistance and will do everything they can to help get Mohinder back to Britain. But when they are betrayed and tragedy strikes, Joelle and Mohinder will have to act fast if they are ever to evade the enemy. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics. Book Band: Dark Red Ideal for ages 10+
1757 Руб.
Illustrated Stories from India
This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including “A Single Grain of Rice”, “The Greatest Battle” and “The Biggest Banquet”. The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come.
1999 Руб.
Kipling Rudyard Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of fables answers the great questions of animal- and humankind, in a fun, eloquent, and magical way - perfect for adults and children alike. From the author of The Jungle Book and Kim, Just So Stories is the beautifully imaginative pairing of the animal fables from Kipling's childhood in India with the folk tales collected throughout his life. Adults will revel in Kipling's fanciful storytelling and gift for language, and children will request these tales as much-loved bedtime reading. Whatever your age, this collection is a joy to read again and again.
557 Руб.
Abbas Gods I've Seen
From the lens of Magnum's Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefsThis latest in Abbas's transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to explore the mysteries of the Hindu faith. Shot over three years in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bali, Abbas's images examine the enigmatic beliefs of sub-sects such as Sikhs and Jains, alongside the everyday life of Hindus, and extend beyond his characteristic black-and-white work to include a series of colour photographs - in his words: 'In India, colour was a temptation I couldn't resist.' The result is this sumptuous volume, a must-have for collectors and armchair travellers around the globe.
6950 Руб.
5060149623602, Виниловая пластинкаPiano Choir, The, Handscapes Vol.2 (Analogue)
Лицензионное издание, выпущенное на виниле. Содержание: Ballad For The Beast From Bali-Bali, The Need To Smile, Barbara Ann, In What Direction Are You Headed, Prayer For Peace
5160 Руб.
5060149623602, Виниловая пластинкаPiano Choir, The, Handscapes Vol.2 (Analogue)
Лицензионное издание, выпущенное на виниле. Содержание: Ballad For The Beast From Bali-Bali, The Need To Smile, Barbara Ann, In What Direction Are You Headed, Prayer For Peace
5724 Руб.
French Patrick India. A Portrait
Patrick French's India: A Portrait tells the story of how India emerged from a turbulent struggle for independence to become a vibrant democracy with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. India is the biggest democracy on earth, a country of dynamic change, huge divisions and countless identities. Is there any way to discover the 'real' India? In this intimate biography of 1.2 billion people, Patrick French travels all over the country talking to everyone from political leaders to mafia dons, from chained quarry workers to self-made billionaire entrepreneurs, to tell the story of post-independence India as never before.
3147 Руб.
Stalenhag Simon Tales from the Loop
These are the tales of an extraordinary journey: from the small towns of Sweden to the deserts of Nevada to the bitter chill of Siberia. A journey where children make friends with abandoned robots... in a world where dinosaurs roam freely. These are the Tales from the Loop. Stories told in both words and haunting illustrations, Tales from the Loop captures a not-too-distant reality that is both haunting and imminent: addressing the many ways developing technology and nature can create havoc and wonder in our world... and the hope we might still find in that future. Perfect for fans of everything from Stranger Things to Jurassic Park to Jumanji, Tales from the Loop is an incredible, unmissable work of genius.
4835 Руб.