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Encounters
In his long and exciting career as a diplomat, Mr Sreenivasan has met and interacted with several personalities all over the world, who have changed the course of our contemporary history, some political, some cultural, others in other areas. The Dalai Lama, Leonid Brezhnev, Mohamed ElBaradei, KR Narayanan, Angela Markel, Fidel Castro, Kofi Annan and Shashi Tharoor are some of the luminaries that Mr Sreenivasan has written about. Each personality is profiled within 1000-1500 words. There are 26 personalities covered in this book, which would interest not just an enthusiast of international politics, but also the general reader for whom these names are very familiar. With a chatty style, we a...
DIPLOMACY LIBERATED
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Quantum Turbulence
Bringing together two previously distinct strands of physics, this text introduces the interdisciplinary field of quantum turbulence, the realm of quantum fluids and vortices in superfluid helium and atomic Bose–Einstein condensates. Covering state-of-the-art methods and results, it is an essential read for students and seasoned researchers alike.
Emotion and Virtue
A novel approach to the crucial role emotion plays in virtuous action What must a person be like to possess a virtue in full measure? What sort of psychological constitution does one need to be an exemplar of compassion, say, or of courage? Focusing on these two examples, Emotion and Virtue ingeniously argues that certain emotion traits play an indispensable role in virtue. With exemplars of compassion, for instance, this role is played by a modified sympathy trait, which is central to enabling these exemplars to be reliably correct judges of the compassionate thing to do in various practical situations. Indeed, according to Gopal Sreenivasan, the virtue of compassion is, in a sense, a modif...
Better Half of Diplomacy
In "The Better Half of Diplomacy," the author Lekha recounts her experiences as the wife of an Indian Foreign Service officer, covering 37 years and travels to countries including Japan, Bhutan, the U.S., the Soviet Union, and Fiji. The author presents her experiences in a matter-of-fact and accepting tone, absorbing the unique cultures of each country and admiring the beauty around her. Whether it's the charm of Bhutan, the rudeness of a Soviet woman shopkeeper, or the political turmoil of Fiji, she portrays her experiences with a charming acceptance and wholehearted admiration of anything beautiful, like the artistry of the Bolshoi Ballet or the stunning view of Mount Fuji. This book provides a unique insight into the life of a diplomat's wife.
Words, Words, Words
More Than Just A Memoir, This Book Is Diplomatic History, Written In The Author S Inimitable Style, With A Touch Of Humour. It Is A Meticulously Recorded Account Of A Variety Of Bilateral And Multilateral Diplomatic Negotiations In Which He Was Involved. Although Specialization Is Not A Strong Point Of The Indian Foreign Service, The Author Has Been Able To Specialize In Multilateral Diplomacy, Having Dealt With Various Aspects Of The United Nations In New York, New Delhi, Geneva, Nairobi And Vienna. He Brings Out The Dynamics, Indeed The Magic, Of Multilateralism In His Intimate Account.
Of the Raj, Maharajas and Me
Reminiscences of a civil service official with the princely state of Mysore and Gwalior, and later with the government of British India.
Mattering to India
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India on a Plate!
Spicy or tangy, savory or sweet—let’s meet some Indian foods from A to Z! Warning: this book might make you very hungry! Fry, simmer, sauté, and create. I’ll try them all. I can’t wait! You can’t fit India on a plate! Kids love learning about food, they need to learn their ABC's, and this mouth-watering alphabet book covers both in the most delicious way! From spicy achaar to sweet zafrani pulao, flip through food from every corner of India, for all kinds of occasions. Author/illustrator Archana Sreenivasan brings each dish to life with playful rhyming text and bright, engaging illustrations.
