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An Indian Odyssey
Myth, travelogue, and holy writ, theRamayana—the Journey of Rama—is India’s best-loved book, an inspiration to schoolchildren, monks, and movie-makers. It's one of the world’s great epic tales, yet is largely unread in the Western world. The story of a man searching savage jungles for his kidnapped wife, the Ramayana combinesHeart of Darknesswith theOdyssey. And bizarrely, this violent and erotic account of a war between light and dark is at the heart of the fiercest controversy in contemporary Indian politics—one that has claimed more than 10,000 lives. When Martin Buckley first encountered theRamayana 25 years ago, it became a guide to the complexities of Indian life. Here, he fulfills a dream—to retrace the route of Rama from his birthplace in north India to the climax of his confrontation with Evil in Sri Lanka. A cast of mystics and Marxists, idealists and cynics—Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist—lays out the rich fabric of contemporary India and Sri Lanka, illuminated by the remarkable story of their past—and the quest of a man to rescue the woman he loves.
BMW Cars
For more than 70 years, memorable automobiles have rolled out of Bayerische Motor Werke. This sprawling photographic history spans the entire range, from the 1927 Dixi 3/51 PS to the James Bond Z8 roadster. The story of BMW's genesis in the aircraft industry is followed by complete series and model histories and overviews of BMW forays into motorsport. Gorgeously illustrated with rare archival imagery and modern color photos, this lavish treatment features classics like the mystically elegant pre-war 328, post-war 502 luxury saloons, the curious single-cylinder Isetta, hand-built 507 sports cars, the revolutionary 2002 Turbo, the M1 supercar, the Z3 roadster and much more.
Grains of Sand
The story of a unique journey - a circumnavigation of the earth via the belt of deserts which make up one fifth of its landmass.
Cars in Films
From Steve McQueen's Mustang in "Bullitt" to 007's Aston Martins, and the veteran Darracq in "Genevieve" to the daredevil Mini Coopers in "The Italian Job," cars are the stars just as much as their human occupants in a number of films. This book reviews the good, the bad, and the ugly in car movies from both sides of the Atlantic. It's a feast of nostalgia for film buffs and motoring enthusiasts alike.
A Companion to the Neronian Age
An authoritative overview and helpful resource for students and scholars of Roman history and Latin literature during the reign of Nero. The first book of its kind to treat this era, which has gained in popularity in recent years Makes much important research available in English for the first time Features a balance of new research with established critical lines Offers an unusual breadth and range of material, including substantial treatments of politics, administration, the imperial court, art, archaeology, literature and reception studies Includes a mix of established scholars and groundbreaking new voices Includes detailed maps and illustrations
Classic Cars
-- The ultimate book for all classic car enthusiasts, featuring superb examples from all over the world -- A marque-by-marque guide to the most important and significant models made between 1945 and 1975, with illustrations of every car augmented by authoritative and comprehensive text -- Contains contemporary illustrations of classic cars and their owners, and shows the models in their social and historical context -- An international celebration of the classic car, from the charismatic Morris Minor to the stunning Ferrari Daytona -- Includes over 700 full colour photographs throughout
Maserati
For much of its existence Maserati has remained in the shadow of Ferrari, its near neighbor in Modena, Italy. Little of worth has been published about the marque, but now Martin Buckley, a dedicated Maserati fan, puts that right with this detailed, colorful, passionate review of Maserati’s production cars.
Mercedes-Benz W123
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Jaguar 3rd Edition
Beautifully styled, like the big cats themselves, the fully updated third edition of this well-received book provides a brief historical overview followed by authoritative descriptions of the cars – saloons, sports cars and GTs – from the Mk V and XK120 of 1948 to today’s XKR and XF. The importance of the new cars introduced in the 1990s in making Jaguar a volume producer for the first time is analyzed, and with technical specifications, driving impressions and buying hints, this adds up to a veritable feast of information. A must-have purchase for all Jaguar enthusiasts.
