It is said that A thing of beauty is a joy foreve... more

It is said that A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It is human nature to be noticed and appreciated, and it is not surprising that the fairer sex desires to be beautiful, a source of attention, appreciation and secret envy. Beauty has acquired new dimensions and an altogether new definition. Beauty, today, engulfs grace, intelligence, a healthy and toned body, and an unmatched poise. This book provides detailed informationthe secret pathways to success, the endless efforts and the hard workthat goes into the making of a beauty queen. This book also provides fashion and health care tips from leading professionals like: Madhu Sapre, Sangeeta Chopra, Gautam Rajadhyaksha, Sabira Merchant, Mickey Mehta, Namrata Shirodkar, Aishwarya Rai, Daboo Ratnani, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey, Aarti Chabaria and others.... less

Hugh Toyes study of Subhash Chandra Bose is valua... more

Hugh Toyes study of Subhash Chandra Bose is valuable on three counts: as a history of a little known facet of World War II, as a study in Anglo-Indian relations over a vital period, and as a study of the new kind of leaders in Asia. The story of Boses life is of absorbing interest, and the author makes him live in all his idealism, fiery nationalism, political astuteness and overriding arrogance. But more important are its implications, which must make the reader seriously rethink the role of European-Asian relations and, in rethinking, arrive at a better understanding of what is happening now and what may happen.... less

Collectors Edition includes documentary filmSUBHA... more

Collectors Edition includes documentary filmSUBHASH CHANDRA BOSEBetween Gandhi & HitlerHugh Toyes study of Subhash Chandra Bose is valuable on three counts: as a history of a little known facet of World War II, as a study in Anglo-Indian relations over a vital period, and as a study of the new kind of leaders in Asia. The story of Boses life is of absorbing interest, and the author makes him live in all his idealism, fiery nationalism, political astuteness and overriding arrogance. But more important are its implications, which must make the reader seriously rethink the role of European-Asian relations and, in rethinking, arrive at a better understanding of what is happening now and what may happen.... less

Modern Power Electronics brings thorough coverage... more

Modern Power Electronics brings thorough coverage of modern power electronics equipment to those in industries: commercial, construction and aerospace. It provides the latest techniques and energy saving applications for working with power. The book starts with a very comprehensive tutorial section which reviews power electronics technology, integrating power semiconductor devices, different classes of converter topologies, PWM techniques and key power electronics application.... less

This book is directed at all those who take to Bo... more

This book is directed at all those who take to Bollywood as a modern-day El Dorado movie hopefuls, aspiring filmmakers, wannabe stars, serious investors in cinema and anybody remotely curious about the myth and magic of Hindi cinema. While deconstructing some of the myths, the book seeks to answer the most common and fundamental question:Is there a secret formula to a Bollywood hit? Through simple, easy to follow examples, the reader is introduced to ten basic principles, which eliminate all chances of failure and contribute to the making of a hit. These are listed as the Ten Mantras of Success. In essence, the book establishes that success in Bollywood is not a matter of chance or blind luck, but the reward for following a methodical and deliberated approach to cinema, backed by sound scientific reasoning and historically irrefutable facts.... less

Separated by age, custom, tradition, faith and be... more

Separated by age, custom, tradition, faith and beliefs, India’s ‘father of the nation’ and first prime minister shared arguably the most important political partnership that modern India has or perhaps will ever witness. Together They Fought presents about 500 letters, telegrams, messages and notes exchanged between Gandhi and Nehru in the nearly three decades from 1921 to 1948. In these, they share views on a wide range of events, people and issues: from the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and Salt Satyagraha, to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Subhas Chandra Bose, to the social empowerment of ‘untouchables’ and the inclusion of women in the Congress Working Committee. Accompanied by visuals that capture the depth, richness and vibrancy of the unique bond shared by Gandhi and Nehru, This carefully selected, judiciously annotated and chronologically arranged volume takes readers on a journey through the political arena of a nation in the pangs of birth and into the inner workings of two brilliant minds of the twentieth century.... less