Mitra: 99 books

Regardless of where you are in life—whether you’re celebrating new beginnings, mourning a loss, weathering a hardship, or seeking inspiration—you will find this book of prayers to be the perfect companion. At seventeen, Mitra Rahbar left her homeland due to political unrest. However,...

The essays in Calcutta Diary first appeared in the Economic and Political Weekly during the infamous 21-month Emergency imposed in India between June 1975 and March 1977. Interestingly, Ashok Mitra had worked with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who had imposed the Emergency. The essays recount aspects...

Poverty reduction challenges in the twenty-first century are not the same as those from the previous century. The shift is due in no small part to climate change and climate-related weather disasters, such as extreme flood and drought. The magnitude and frequency of such events are only expected to...

The article depicts the life and activities of one of the great personalities of the Bengal-Renaissance during the Nineteenth Century.

An insightful analysis and impact assessment of the ways in which India is portrayed on different screens in the west This book examines the nuances of multiple images—cinema, TV, computer, and smartphones—that feed into the making of a new Indian narrative and showcase an India that is...

How did so many Punjabi immigrants come to find themselves behind the wheels of so many New York City taxi cabs, and what do their stories have to teach us about how immigrants must navigate life in a new society? Diditi Mitra analyzes how race and class influence settlement patterns in the United...

Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit written by S. M. Mitra.This book is about mythological stories good for children and adults.

Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Ethnology / Cultural Anthropology, grade: 01, Jahangirnagar University, language: English, abstract: Totem and taboo play a major role in biodiversity conservation. Totem usually means the animal or plant that is preserved or conserved by the members...

As former elementary school teachers, the authors focus on what is possible in schools rather than a romantic vision of what schools could be. Based on a 5-year study of an elementary school, this book shows how civic engagement can be purposive and critical—a way to encourage young people to...

Die alleinerziehende Psychiaterin Sarah Marten hat ihr Leben im Griff. Sie führt eine eigene Praxis und pflegt an den Wochenenden ihre schwerbehinderte Schwester Rebekka. Als sie den Künstler Till kennenlernt, ist Sarahs Glück perfekt. Doch dann stürzt sie die Treppe hinunter. Auf einmal leidet...

Farida, the second daughter among six, is her fathers favorite. Her tremendous beauty is enhanced by the livid streak of empathy and magnanimity. Being born in a conventional family located in the cold hills of Kathmandu, her parents who are overwhelmed by the thought that birth of a son brings honour...

The Expert, Practical Guide to Succeeding with SOA in the Enterprise ** ** In Executing SOA, four experienced SOA implementers share realistic, proven, “from-the-trenches” guidance for successfully delivering on even the largest and most complex SOA initiative.   This...

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development is unique in that it addresses the central factors in economic development – entrepreneurship, innovation and organizational learning – as regional phenomena. This definitive text focuses on different types of organizations to illustrate...