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.

"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...

“The Bean Trees is the work of a visionary. . . . It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling.” — Los Angeles Times A bestseller that has come to be regarded as an American classic, The Bean Trees is the novel that launched Barbara Kingsolver’s remarkable literary career. It is the charming...

Soon to be a TV Series on AMC starring Pierce Brosnan and co-written by Philipp Meyer. The critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling epic, a saga of land, blood, and power that follows the rise of one unforgettable Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the...

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.

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. ...

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 ...

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction Finalist for the PEN Faulkner Award In this literary masterwork, Louise Erdrich, bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning The Round House and the Pulitzer Prize nominee The Plague of Doves, wields her breathtaking narrative...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi, a galvanizing stand-alone contemporary fantasy following a burnt-out reproductive health care worker as she fights back against escalating attacks on her clinic and the malevolent forces in hot pursuit of her newly acquired power. As a...

Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken...

If the West had its Swinging Sixties, Hindi cinema had its Seventies. Everything that journalists today call 'retro' when referring to Bollywood is a product of the 1970s. But to refer to the decade as 'swinging' and 'retro' is missing the wood for the trees. The 1970s is the most influential decade of Hindi cinema. Not the 1950s, not the 1960s which unapologetic nostalgists hark back to.

A New York Times Notable Book Louise Erdrich, the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of LaRose and The Round House, paints a startling portrait of a young woman fighting for her life and her unborn child against oppressive forces that manifest in the wake of a...

""A stunning, sophisticated, scalpel-sharp murder mystery. Powerful, fun, and hugely rewarding. Immensely impressive.""—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End and All the Colors of the Dark ""Unexpected delights await on every page of Ram Murali’s impressive...

It is the evolution of Kali, from her origins as a Tantric Goddess to her metamorphosis into a divinity in mainstream religions, that the author captures brilliantly in this book...

In the second instalment of a charming mystery series, a Mumbai-based investigator and his elephant partner are on the hunt for the Queen of England's stolen Crown Jewels. For centuries, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has set man against man and king against king. Now part of the British Crown Jewels...

Are you searching for a deeper meaning in a chaotic world? Have you ever felt a profound longing to understand your true purpose and find a peace that cannot be shaken? Journey back to the dawn of wisdom with The Chandogya Upanishad: The Sacred Teaching of That Thou Art. This is not a dense, academic translation of an ancient text; it is a vibrant, soul-stirring narrative that brings one of humanity's greatest spiritual classics to life for the modern reader. Author Naveen Goyal invites you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Vedanta. Through vivid storytelling and inspirational ...

An insightful, witty look at Virginia Woolf through the lens of the extraordinary women closest to her. How did Adeline Virginia Stephen become the great writer Virginia Woolf? Acclaimed biographer Gillian Gill tells the stories of the women whose legacies—of strength, style, and...

She Painted the World: 35 Extraordinary Women Who Redefined Art History Do you know the women who painted alongside the masters but were erased from the history books? For centuries, extraordinary women have shaped the world of art with their brushes, chisels, and visionary minds. Yet, many of their names remained in the shadows—until now. In She Painted the World, you will embark on a captivating global journey to meet 35 trailblazing women who defied societal norms, overcame immense prejudice, and revolutionized the cultural landscape from Europe to Asia and beyond. Why This Collection ...

Shadow Tag is a stunning tour-de-force from Louise Erdrich, the bestselling author of The Plague of Doves and National Book Award-winner The Round House. When Irene America discovers that her artist husband, Gil, has been reading her diary, she begins a secret Blue Notebook, stashed securely in...

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 ...