Indian Art

Joy Harjo, the first Native American to serve as US poet laureate, invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. A musical, kaleidoscopic, and wise follow-up to Crazy Brave, Poet Warrior reveals how Harjo came to write poetry of compassion and healing, poetry with the power to unearth the truth and demand justice.

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to existence than what meets the eye? Are you seeking a deeper connection with yourself and the universe? This book unlocks the door to Utpaladeva’s timeless teachings—a guide to understanding the infinite consciousness that resides within us all. Discover a philosophy that transforms how you see the world. Utpaladeva, a cornerstone of Kashmir Shaivism, invites you to awaken to the truth of your being. His doctrine of recognition doesn’t just explain consciousness; it shows you how to live in harmony with it. Bridge the ancient and the modern. ...

Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts, inspires creativity and knowledge. This tale captures her significance and her blessings.

The Emerald Maharaja by Tessa O’Shea: Amid stolen treasures and shattered pasts, two hearts rewrite history. When art historian Dr Aanya Roy loses a cherished family heirloom at a glittering Delhi auction, her search leads her to the enigmatic billionaire Veer Raj Ranasar—a man cloaked in silk, scandal, and secrets. Veer offers her a dangerous bargain: curate his royal collection at his remote palace in exchange for a temporary return of her ancestor’s priceless miniature painting. But Lake Ranasar holds more than relics. As monsoon rains awaken long-buried ghosts and forbidden ...

Stories of "The American West" often rely on tired tropes of tough cowboys, but real history is much less straight and narrow and way more interesting. Join host Niecy Nash-Betts for a wild round-up of LGBTQ+ lives that got buried in the dust of popular culture and history, and a look at how queer people continue to shape the West today–from gay rodeo to two-spirit identity to trans truckers.

Rain in the Mountains brings together some of Ruskin Bond’s most beautiful works from his years spent in the foothills of the Himalayas in the town of Mussoorie. Through vivid images and lucid writing, Bond evokes the everyday sights and sounds, and captures the essence of mountain life. The musings on his natural habitat, in both prose and poetry, offer a view of that simple and affable world. Some of his writings featured in the book include: "Once Upon a Mountain Time", "Sounds I Like to Hear", "How Far Is the River" and "After the Monsoon".

"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!" —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code From the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of...

Reiki is an ancient healing art passed down through generations, rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan. It involves the channeling of life force energy and is a simple hands-on technique that anyone can learn. This manual may be used for teaching Reiki Level III/ART certification courses or simply by those interested in energy healing and self-development. Topics include: • Learn the Usui Master symbol and how to use it. • Learn advanced Reiki techniques such as cutting negative cords and removing energetic blockages. • How to perform a psychic surgery (invisible surgery on an ...

In the enchanting city of Santa Fe, on the cusp of the renowned Indian Market, Chef Dani Rosetti finds herself in the midst of art, allure, and alarming schemes. Contracted to cater a lavish dinner for America's elite Native American art collectors, the evening promises opulence and cultural splendor. But behind the scenes, a storm of intrigue brews. Art dealers, a revered Native American artist, and an enigmatic art dealer from New York named Julian Schimmer, who allegedly sold counterfeit art to several attending guests, make up the eclectic guest list. As Dani's astute sous-chef and ...

Discover the transformative power of beauty with The Art & Science of Cosmetology: Integrating Unani Wisdom with Modern Beauty Practices by Dr. Izharul Hasan. This comprehensive guide blends the ancient Unani system of medicine with cutting-edge cosmetology to empower readers in India’s thriving beauty industry, valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2025. Explore holistic regimens for skin, hair, nails, and more, combining Unani’s humoral balance (Dam, Balgham, Safra, Sauda) with modern techniques like laser hair removal and AI skin analysis. From neem-based facials to eco-friendly pedicures, ...

“A haunted work, full of voices old and new. It is about a family’s reckoning with loss and injustice, and it is about a people trying for the same. The journey of this family’s way home is full—in equal measure—of melancholy and love.” —Tommy Orange, author of There There A...

Cherokee Bill, one of the meanest of the mean, was hanged for the murder of thirteen men by the time he was twenty. Author Art Burton recounts the exploits of Cherokee Bill and other black and Indian outlaws and lawmen in Black, Red, and Deadly, the story of law and lawlessness in the Indian Territory. He also tells of Dick Glass, the most notorious African American outlaw during the 1880s; Ned Christie, the most feared Indian outlaw of his time; the Rufus Buck gang, who gained instant notoriety with murder, plunder, and rape; as well as others who rode the trail of crime. The author ...

A coming-of-age story about a queer Indian American girl exploring activism and identity through art, perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Sixteen-year-old Maya Krishnan is fiercely protective of her friends, immigrant community, and single mother, but...

Introducing "The Art of Ghee Making" - your go-to guide for mastering the ancient art of crafting the golden elixir that lies at the very heart of Indian cooking. This comprehensive eBook invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the rich traditions, fascinating history, and unparalleled versatility of ghee – the magical ingredient that has captured the imagination of food lovers around the world. Delve into the captivating world of ghee as we explore its health benefits, nutritional facts, and humble origins that date back thousands of years. Learn how to choose the right ...

Discover the rich tapestry of South Asian and Indian art with "The Aesthetic Soul." Unfold the alluring past, intrinsically interwoven with spirituality, cultural confluence, and even divine intervention as expressed through art forms that have stood the test of time. This inspired eBook will guide you through the labyrinth of the region's artistic history, painting each period with its vibrant, unique hues. Beginning with the profound origins of the Indian and South Asian art, "The Aesthetic Soul" traverses through the early Vedic period and its influential imprint of spirituality on art. ...

During the early twentieth century, the American government’s standing expectation was that Native Americans should be adopting Western customs. In the face of that prospect, anthropologist and musicologist Frances Densmore sought to preserve Native American culture—particularly as it was expressed through music. In her extensive writings on Native American lifestyles, music, and history, Densmore opened a window onto American experiences that had been obscured by stereotypes, and encouraged a better appreciation of the varied traditions of tribes nationwide.

In the second of the Archie Stevens mysteries, Archie, returning to duty after a stress leave, must solve the murder of a young woman whose skeletal remains he finds in a Native American burial cave. His investigation leads him to the university where professors dabble equally in shamanism and crime. And Archie has powerful enemies too who want to revenge themselves on him for the sins of his father.

Sunil Sharma brings fictions that reveal truths; truths literary, social, psychological and emotional about our place in a mass society and its location in a global economy. Things that can be revealed through the genre of short story; the way Isabella Allende does and teaches us to do with this demanding form of narration: “You can tell the deepest truths with the lies of fiction”. The dialectical relationship between truth and imagination, reality and art forms, fact and fiction, present and future, well, relationships and dialectics that establish the strange realms---imagined; re-...

HowExpert Guide to Modern Indian Art is a holistic look at--and one of the first learning projects to draw on--modern Indian art. The author emphasizes modern Indian painting. The genre is discussed, assessed, and practiced with robust and authentic information. The audiobook is divided into nine chapters inclusive of the introduction. The author has provided a basic concept of the theory of Indian modern art in the Introduction. Beginning from the late 19th century, when India was under the colonial regime, the book will draw your attention to the evolution of the Indian modern style.

A tragedy sends Joseph Silver Hawk back to the Indian reservation, but it won't be easy. He was raised in New York and that's what he knows. John Stand's Proud, his father, spent 13 years in prison. He never raised children, let alone two teenage boys. Seth Lone Wolf lived on the reservation all his life and doesn't want anything to do with Joseph. Can they live in the same house to try and honor their mother's last wish? Aside from the fact that they don't know one another, Joseph struggles as a recovering addict from drug and alcohol abuse. He has severe PTSD and suffers from reoccurring ...