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Tales of legendary courtiers and jesters have delighted people for centuries through their wit, wisdom and humour. This book covers five such legendary characters: Birbal, Mullah Nasruddin, Tenali Rama, Appaji Rao and Maryada Raman.

Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The story of the life and exploits of the popular naval hero of the Revolution. Contents: The Early Life of John Paul Jones; The Infant Navy; Bearding the British Lion; Captain Jones at Nantes and at Brest; Cruise of the Bon Homme Richard; The Bon...

Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe.   

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: 1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The biography of Miles Standish, the Captain of the Pilgrims. He conducts us in the May Flower, across the Atlantic, lands us at Plymouth, and tells...

Advancing Health Literacy addresses the crisis in health literacy in the United States and around the world. This book thoroughly examines the critical role of literacy in public health and outlines a practical, effective model that bridges the gap between health education, health promotion, and health...

It might seem at first thought that, considering the great number of books on golf that have already been written by the most famous masculine players and students of the game, a book especially for women is unnecessary, and cannot hope to compare in usefulness with the dicta of the great ones who...

Ever considered living the life as an expatriate? Do you like traveling? Do you want a quick, easy read while en route? And do you have a sense of humor? This book is for you!

… Lorsque je marche ainsi doucement avec toi sous ces arbres dont le feuillage est si beau, en admirant cette nature si belle qui semble sourire à notre bonheur ; lorsque je sens en moi une émotion si douce en m’appuyant sur ton bras, que quelquefois j’éprouve une faiblesse au cœur pour...

Increase speed, power, endurance, and efficiency with Cutting-Edge Cycling. You’ll learn how to apply the latest in cycling research, science, and technology to train smarter, ride longer, and race faster. Renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen and leading scientist Stephen Cheung share the...

Mir-Taqi-Miror Mir, as he is better knownwas one of the greatest poets of Urdu. The book is a fascinating story of his life of rare courage and grit. Orphaned at the age of eleven with the death of an ascetic father, with nothing to fall back on, young Mir was thrown into difficult times to face life...

The mother of Shivaji, who was the protector of the country as well as religion. She was the guide who shaped his mind from his early years. She was the embodiment of self-respect. That great mother suffered in silence and became a source of inspiration to her heroic son.

"If, gentle reader, you will step across this threshold, now, as the moon rises, in the keen Christmas air, and will find a place by the ruddy ingle within-doors, you may hear, if you will, a Babel of voices from many lands, telling over the adventures of the road and falling into the good-fellowship...

Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows...