14 results for 'Shroff, Parini'

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff In a small village, life as a widow is often seen as a peaceful existence. However, when the women in the community decide they too want to be widows, the dynamics...

A young Indian woman's reputation as a "self-made" widow proves surprisingly useful, but at a cost. Rumors of her supposed role in her husband's disappearance have taken on a life of their own,...

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff is a gripping tale of female empowerment and survival in rural India. When Geeta, a widow, is approached by other women in her village to help them rid themselves...

Paolo Gasparini: A Photographer's Visionary Eye Over six decades, photographer Paolo Gasparini has captured the essence of Latin America through his lens. Born in Italy and nationalized as...

Jay Parini's memoir of his encounter with Jorge Luis Borges is a poignant and unexpected tale of friendship and adventure. Fifty years ago, Parini fled the United States for Scotland, seeking refuge...

The Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra: Last and Most Impressive Teachings of the Buddha about Reality and the True Self by Tony Page. This sutra presents a balanced and faith-promoting approach to...

The Intelligent Web Search, Smart Algorithms, and Big Data by Gautam Shroff explores the rapidly evolving field of machine intelligence as it operates on the vast and growing amount of data on the...

Breathless in Bombay by Murzban F. Shroff is a vibrant collection of 14 stories set against the backdrop of contemporary India's largest city. Richly crafted narratives explore the lives of...

Thirteen books that have shaped America's psyche are celebrated in this lively exploration of the country's intellectual heritage. Jay Parini examines how these influential works entered American...

William Faulkner was a literary genius and one of America's most important writers. Jay Parini's biography delves into the mystery of this gifted and troubled writer, weaving together his life with...

Deep into the life of one of America's greatest writers, Jay Parini takes us. Herman Melville's story is one of adventure and turmoil, from his unhappy home in New York to his years at sea, and from...

Leo Tolstoy's final year was marked by turmoil and introspection. In 1910, he retreated to the wilderness in search of solace, but his isolation was short-lived. As revealed through his own writings,...

Edgar Allan Poe's Complete Poetry is a masterful collection of verse that showcases the poet's unique vision and skill. Spanning his most iconic works, including "To Helen," "Annabel Lee," and "The...

Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart A deluxe keepsake edition featuring 16 of Robert Frost's greatest poems, accompanied by insightful commentaries that illuminate his unique style and the...