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Books are the best companion of our lives. We get to know various things by reading them. It is not always possible to gather huge chunks of knowledge during our normal education process, but then a person who has the habit of reading varied subjects would automatically enhance his vocabulary and language skills. Moreover, the varied types of books impart varied knowledge to the readers.

The life books are specially described to be the description of a life story. It is an amazing process by which the parents treasure every moment of their kids' lives. They are referred to be the most innovative and unique piece of literary work.

The Life Books brilliantly connect the children to their beginnings and their naughty childish histories. These books normally start with the birth of a kid. They perfectly focus on the experience of the kids and their behaviours. They usually depict the basic action words which the child can comfortably interpret when he or she acquires the skills of reading. In most of the cases, they are written for the adopted kids so that they can relate with their adoptive parents easily.

Life books also help the kids and the family to develop a better understanding among themselves. The subjects of these books keep on changing as the kids keeps on growing. The parents can also add pictures of their kids, pets, their art work and also school awards etc. The kids can also contribute while writing these special kind of books to induce more emotional content. As the adopted children are always governed by the secret thoughts such as why they were adopted or why they are not like the normal kids etc.

As such, these kind of books help them to imbibe strong relationship with their adopted parents. The parents should not wait for embarrassing questions but should always try to be ready with answers for their adopted children. Moreover, these books would help the parents to drive away the dilemma and tackle their the unending queries of their adopted kid.

The biography books are also another interesting category of books which amazingly attract the readers to know more about famous personalities. One can get to know the life history of US president George W Bush and even bring Churchill or Keats back to life. These books delve into the intricacies and various happenings of their lives.

Moreover, these books reveal the hidden secrets and various other issues regarding their personal lives too. One can also find various sub categories in this sections also like contemporary, royal, historical, political and celebrity etc. The readers can select their favourite personalities form these sections to get more information on their personal and professional lives.

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The synopsis has each sentence as if an adjective in the each objective line it has. For example the play “Happy Peace Day” published by Lulu.com has the following keywords in which each leads to describe the synopsis:

1. General Keywords: Children’s play on universal peace, child education, various continentals, cultural and social background, English as the first, second and the third language, innovative and creative thoughts for global problems, exploring more about nature, international community, globalization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and literacy missions and movements for all, the Scouting in the revolutionary, reformatory and evolutionary form, growing up, attaining intellectual maturity, creative thinking, creativity, critical thinking, emotional and other problems in socialization,

2 Special keywords: How the children and the youngsters learn to adjust themselves in the international community, interacting with people of different cultures, traditions, civilizations and different age groups, like in scouting, boosting the philosophical and metaphysical concepts and counseling,

3. Specific Keywords: Significant need of psychotherapy in the way of Humanistic Psychology, discussions about grasping how the great and wise people in different continents help for the participation from the children and the youngsters, art of socialization for intellectual and emotional maturity, learning about the time management, art of problem solving, keeping the balance of the thoughts, emotions and actions to resolve all kinds of the conflicts, the universal peace and its relativity in thought, feeling and action,

4. Elaborative Keywords: How the children and the youngsters can manage their personal life for better future, how to practice the creative arts and gifts, sharing with others globally, Socrates and the Alexandra the great, thinkers, self-feelers and healers, self-felt feelings, Brahmcharya as the minimizing the needs, global literacy missions,

5. Philselfology (Giving Practical Shape to Philosophy) Oriented Keywords: Intercultural joy, Sir Baden Powell and scouting, International Day for Peace, 21st September, yoga and scouting, natural way of living, ESL, living in the company of wise and civilized ones, peace loving, peace lovers,

6. Global Keywords: Girl guides, scouts, laws and principles of nature, child thinkers, group discussions, Master Thinker, Miss Thinker, egg of space, Sanskrit, India, continents, nations, international community, humanity, society, rich and healthy way of discussions and living styles,

7. The additional Keywords: Education, one-act play, get-togethers, how to learn and grasp the practical ways for self-development and adjustment, everyone of all age groups’ play for peace and self-development.

This set of keywords has a special name the ‘Philselfological Keywords’. It is by doing research work on each keyword. This guides about how to write a book with keywords. The example of the above I have presented in a single book-A Play for Children, “Happy Peace Day”. You may read more about the synopsis of it on this at (http://lulu.com/content/1732115 ) in the description.

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There are a lot of massive epic fantasy series out there. And many of them are simply great. They introduce us to complex and rich new worlds. And the experience we have with them can itself last for years because each series has multiple novels and some are still being added to. Here are the top five.

The Shannara series by Terry Brooks - There are currently twenty books in the Shannara series and they are roughly broken down into trilogies. It all began in 1977 with the release of the first book The Sword of Shannara. This series of books is often heralded as the rightful heir to the Lord of the Rings. I have to agree :) I read the first book when it came out and fell in love with the series. The books all take place in Shannara but cover a lot of time and a lot of different characters. If you are considering an adventure into Shannara you should start with the first book of the first trilogy The Sword of Shannara. The second book is The Elfstones of Shannara which is currently being made into a major motion picture. The third book of the trilogy is The Wishsong of Shannara.

The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan - This is a series of books that currently number eleven. The twelfth and final book is scheduled to be out in the Fall of 2009 and Robert Jordan passed away while working on it but he had done extensive interviews and work with Brandon Sanderson who will complete it for him. It's a wonderful series of books and is extremely large! The page count of each book goes anywhere from 700 to 1100 pages. I personally devoured the first five books in the series one right after the other. After reading the first I ordered the second and so on right through the first five. Well written and very complex. Nice stuff but does get some criticism for tending to keep you hanging all the time (and for its massive page count). I would say this series is a bit more serious than the Shannara series. The First book is The Wheel of Time and the Second Book is The Great Hunt.

The Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind - The first book in this series is Wizards First Rule. I have read the first three books in this series and thoroughly enjoyed them. I will get to the others eventually. The Very first book is just phenomenal. It was released in 1994 to much critical acclaim. You may want to get the box set of the first three novels. You are going to burn through the first one pretty quick. The Sword of Truth Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold, Stone of Tears are all masterfully crafted books.

The Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever – There are currently eight books in this series and the first book is being made into a major motion picture. - Of all the series I have read this is my absolute favorite. I have read through the whole series twice. This world stands apart from the others for a couple of reasons. True it is a fantasy work with all the usual things like magic, wizards, big battles and well you know. But it is also very sharply balanced by a peculiar main character - Covenant. He is a leper and a bit of an anti-hero. For a portion of the story he doesn't believe what is happening and he doesn't want to be the hero. There is a very strong internal conflict in him and it goes nicely with the external conflict. The first book Lord Foul's Bane was released in 1977 The most recent book in the series is Fatal Revenant and it was released in October of 2007 so this is a nice current series with another book coming.

A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin - This is a series of currently four books and the first book A Game of Thrones was published in 1996. There are three more books planned for the series and several prequel novellas. The fifth book in the series (A Dance with Dragons) is scheduled to be released in Sep 2008. This series of books is more contemporary than the other series; it was started in 1996 and it tends to have much more of a Medieval Europe flavor to it. Political intrigue and the maneuverings between various factions play a big part in the story.

There are lots of great epic fantasy sagas that span many pages and many volumes. If you want to stick with something that is tried and true then any of these five would make a great choice. No matter which one you choose you are in for many hours of wonderful adventuring in strange and new fantasy worlds.

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Books are the best companion of our lives. We get to know various things by reading them. It is not always possible to gather huge chunks of knowledge during our normal education process, but then a person who has the habit of reading varied subjects would automatically enhance his vocabulary and language skills. Moreover, the varied types of books impart varied knowledge to the readers.

The life books are specially described to be the description of a life story. It is an amazing process by which the parents treasure every moment of their kids' lives. They are referred to be the most innovative and unique piece of literary work.

The Life Books brilliantly connect the children to their beginnings and their naughty childish histories. These books normally start with the birth of a kid. They perfectly focus on the experience of the kids and their behaviours. They usually depict the basic action words which the child can comfortably interpret when he or she acquires the skills of reading. In most of the cases, they are written for the adopted kids so that they can relate with their adoptive parents easily.

Life books also help the kids and the family to develop a better understanding among themselves. The subjects of these books keep on changing as the kids keeps on growing. The parents can also add pictures of their kids, pets, their art work and also school awards etc. The kids can also contribute while writing these special kind of books to induce more emotional content. As the adopted children are always governed by the secret thoughts such as why they were adopted or why they are not like the normal kids etc.

As such, these kind of books help them to imbibe strong relationship with their adopted parents. The parents should not wait for embarrassing questions but should always try to be ready with answers for their adopted children. Moreover, these books would help the parents to drive away the dilemma and tackle their the unending queries of their adopted kid.

The biography books are also another interesting category of books which amazingly attract the readers to know more about famous personalities. One can get to know the life history of US president George W Bush and even bring Churchill or Keats back to life. These books delve into the intricacies and various happenings of their lives.

Moreover, these books reveal the hidden secrets and various other issues regarding their personal lives too. One can also find various sub categories in this sections also like contemporary, royal, historical, political and celebrity etc. The readers can select their favourite personalities form these sections to get more information on their personal and professional lives.

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What you see – Located in the busy and bustling Abids, right next to Santosh/Sapna cinema hall, the shop AA Hussain carries a piece of Hyderabad’s history with it. The structure of the store reminds us of the days of yore. After all, it has been around snce 1929.

The entrance is cramped with books placed in stacks all around. The presence of the towers of books is a little intimidating but the collection is mind-boggling. The founder, Riazath Hussain, was a philatelist and had started it as children’s bookstore. The store is now managed by his family.

 

Hussain's has seen many expansions since its inception. There is a ground floor extension that has a large collection of greeting cards and a first floor that has a dedicated children’s section (this was the only place where you would find Archie comics long before other bookstores came up in Hyderabad). The store is located in between many old schools of Hyderabad and that is where their loyal audience comes from.

 

What you get – The store looks quite cluttered and does not have much circulation space that could allow you to browse through the titles leisurely. In fact, not more than ten people can stand here at a time.

 

So you have to request somebody to hand you over the titles that seem interesting to you. The staff is quite efficient and will find the required books quite swiftly. The request can be of any genre and the books will be presented within minutes.

 

On the other hand, if you have a specific title in mind the sales people are glad to get it out for you. This is actually one of the best places to go to if you have a specific title or genre in mind. Even if it is not available, the store will try and source it for you.

 

The store keeps large shelves of Indian authors, religious books, self-development books, health and fitness, literature and reference books. Once you get more familiar with the store, you are bound to find some unusual books that are tucked into some remote corner and possibly a decent discount on the titles. The store also has an interesting collection of books and reference material related to films and sport.

 

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In “Saraceno,” Djelloul Marbrook has crafted an entirely new variety of gangster tale. The story of a Mafia hit man and his friend, the grandson of the godfather, as each searches for his own true path, this compact novella is also a glass through which we see its author. “Saraceno” is an unlikely artifact: a Mafia story sculpted with the most refined of sensibilities from the clay of high art and philosophy, and then thoroughly suffused with love. This love is, first, the mysterious affection of a creator for his creations, a compassion for flawed humanity that drives the best fiction and makes its consumption a healthy activity. Second, it is the love of the characters for one another, from which redemption finally comes.

In Marbrook’s narrative, "Il Saraceno" is the secret nickname given to the handsome and deadly Billy Salviati by his Mafia master, connoting both menace and respect--the historical view of the Sicilians toward their one-time rulers, the Arabs. Billy’s life changes, as do the lives of his few friends, when he meets an elderly Jewish woman and is introduced to a library of the best writing and a rooftop full of roses. In an economical, erudite voice powered by an awesome vocabulary, Marbrook weaves bright strands of alchemy, art, literature, and religion into a dark Hell’s Kitchen fabric.

If you're an aficionado of the recent spate of gangster yarns masquerading as psychological explorations while glorifying brutality, “Saraceno” may leave your bloodlust unfulfilled. This is no “Sopranos,” no “Goodfellas,” no “Godfather Part X.” A nasty beating or two are in full view, but the much bloodier doings we know to be the currency of that world stay off-screen. In the same way that Paul Auster used the "detective" persona in his “New York Trilogy” to create works of art that delve into mysteries far deeper than "whodunit," and as a result got slammed by fans of the genre, so “Saraceno” takes higher aim, and may not be appreciated by those who prefer their reading tightly pigeonholed.

Djelloul (Del) Marbrook is the kind of writer I take real pleasure in discovering: a Hudson Valley neighbor and a mature artist whose rich body of work is finally coming to light. Marbrook’s poetry collection, “Far From Algiers,” is the 2007 winner of the Wick Poetry Prize and will be published in September 2008 by Kent State University Press. Other publications, both fiction and poetry, are forthcoming, and his blog is always insightful. See www.djelloulmarbrook.com.

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BOMC2 (formerly Zooba Book Club) is a novel, subscription-based book service, established on a concept which eliminates two main drawbacks of traditional book clubs: featured selections and high shipping charges. It works like this: you compile a list of books you'd like to read (your Reading List), and BOMC2 sends you the top book from that list each month and charges you a $9.95 monthly fee, which includes shipping and handling costs. Additional books you buy are also $9.95 in most cases (some select titles are $12.95) and are also shipped to you free of charge.

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The main benefit of BOMC2 membership are the savings, and they are accomplished in three ways: first, there's the $9.95 flat-rate pricing model. You save at least 35% off the majority of hardcover books compared to even the largest online retailers. Then there's free shipping: it applies to each and every order, you never have to worry about the book not being eligible for free shipping, or group your orders into bundles worth $25 or $50 or whatever. Finally, your first book (and you can choose a $130 encyclopedia if you like) is free of charge.

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Books are the best companion of our lives. We get to know various things by reading them. It is not always possible to gather huge chunks of knowledge during our normal education process, but then a person who has the habit of reading varied subjects would automatically enhance his vocabulary and language skills. Moreover, the varied types of books impart varied knowledge to the readers.

The life books are specially described to be the description of a life story. It is an amazing process by which the parents treasure every moment of their kids' lives. They are referred to be the most innovative and unique piece of literary work.

The Life Books brilliantly connect the children to their beginnings and their naughty childish histories. These books normally start with the birth of a kid. They perfectly focus on the experience of the kids and their behaviours. They usually depict the basic action words which the child can comfortably interpret when he or she acquires the skills of reading. In most of the cases, they are written for the adopted kids so that they can relate with their adoptive parents easily.

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As such, these kind of books help them to imbibe strong relationship with their adopted parents. The parents should not wait for embarrassing questions but should always try to be ready with answers for their adopted children. Moreover, these books would help the parents to drive away the dilemma and tackle their the unending queries of their adopted kid.

The biography books are also another interesting category of books which amazingly attract the readers to know more about famous personalities. One can get to know the life history of US president George W Bush and even bring Churchill or Keats back to life. These books delve into the intricacies and various happenings of their lives.

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The mellifluous songs serenade by certain crickets and cicadas are often being heard in the month of September in Mizoram which is the harbinger of the on coming favourable time of harvesting ,an ideal time for a lover to court their love, everything look beautiful and attractive. The paddies in the steep side of the hills become yellow. At the time of harvesting, the clamor of the reapers, winnowing the husks of the paddy are enjoyable, eyecatching and melodious; the whispering wind, the glittering sounds of the brook gushing out of the hill side as well,for which the reapers used to quench their thirsts. Birds singing on the branch of trees in the heat of the day are so much sedative; however , enjoyable and lovable. It is the time of peace and happiness. Howbeit. the joy and exuberant of the reapers are now being replaced by the undesirable event, the so called ‘Mautam’ which usually occur every 50 years.



Mizoram is now infested with the mischievous rats being fed by the fruits of bamboos in every part. Bamboos are now extinct, almost all the seeds of bamboos are eaten up by the rats.Now , the unnumbered rats, rapacious, hateful and terrible began to ravage all the cereal crops and paddies in the fields, and left only the stalks and leaves of the paddies ,likewise, the cereal crops. Sometimes, in the stillness of midnight thousands of rats come out without being seen , marching towards the paddy field, trying to consume all the products of the farmers and cultivators and also in day time. No one knows when will the rats appear .the cultivators and the farmers are so much embarrassed with such inexplicable events of the flowering of bamboos , the thickly population of rats along with unnumbered insects. They are now in a state of depression, with uncontrollable minds, fear and anxious. many attempts have been made to eradicate all the rats; but. they are of no use. The paddy fields no longer comfort the farmers and cultivators. Their hardships and toil are in vain. Even though the farmers try their best to get rid of the rats, it is of no use. Much more rats appear .After they finished eating, all of them are disappeared in the forest, untraceable , unbelievable and invincible.


The desolated paddy fields reflect the future condition of the farmers and cultivators. These undesireable events may lead Mizoram into worse condition that they have never forethought.We are in need of the pied piper!!!....

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    A freelance writer for publications like Caribbean Voice Newspaper, Sisterhood Agenda (New Jersey); Caribbean Life (Trinidad), Mahogany Butterfly (New Jersey) and She Caribbean (St. Lucia), Davis-DeFoe takes the reader on an exhilarating ride laced with romance, politics and intrigue.

     Hitting bookshelves in June, readers journey with protagonist, Zetta O' Neal, an extremely successful woman, who is caught up between her painful past and prospects for the future. Set in a fictitious island called Hibiscus, Davis-DeFoe weaves a tale filled with humor, culture, social commentary and love. What happens when new beginnings, the promise of love, backroom politics, gripping intrigue and calculated deception mingle under a sweltering sun, certainly a recipe for a Tropical Escape.

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Good books are the great friends of every children. Books are considered as a valuable resource, as they keep the readers and listeners aware about different stories and facts. They play a vital role of a guide and a teacher, and entertain & enlighten the readers from time to time. As per the interest of the readers, one can opt for his or her desired books. The market is flooded with the books ranging from fiction and non-fiction to children's books. These books are written keeping the various aspects in mind related to life and fantasy.

Children's Books , as the name specifies are meant for children. They focus on two concepts, namely - entertainment and education. In order to make a specific concept easier and effective in these special categories of books, the writers use attractive fonts with great illustrations. As a matter of fact, the lessons have to be taught and presented in an exciting and interactive manner, so that kids do not loose their interest in-between the lessons. With the interesting characters and wonderful plots, the kids can grab the things, quite easily. Therefore, it can be said that little ones find it interesting to read books with brilliant pictures and smooth graphics.

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The High Priest of Prickly Bog by Hiram Blunt, BongoVista Publishing

For those of us who prefer the uncategorizable to the predictably pigeonholed, "The High Priest of Prickly Bog" is a treat. This light-hearted genre-bender lands somewhere near "speculative fiction" but its metafictional form and philosophical content send it spinning in a literary direction.

On one level, "High Priest..." is a comic romp through the lives of two men and a woman: a struggling writer with a manuscript, a self-doubt problem, and some rather unsavory friends; a time-hopping, angel-chosen, investor-turned-prophet who suffers in the glare of religious celebrity; and the pragmatic country girl who unwillingly falls for the real man behind the media image. On another, much more grand, level, it is a treatise aimed at curing the spiritual malaise of our age.

The book opens with a free-wheeling splash of metaphysics: the story of the creation of the world by the Great God Bongo. Then it sets the stage with a jump from the distant past to the "future:" the awfully familiar land of Bongovia, where the ruling church has "literalized" the original free-thought gospel of Bongo into a state-enforced religion of conformity. We are swept away on a surprisingly convoluted journey through the conundrums of time-travel, the vicissitudes of celebrity, the travails of the writing life, the slippery nature of angels and friends, plus more. By the end, we realize we are witnessing the dawn of a revolution in Bongovia.

"What am I?" the congregation chants somewhere near the middle of the story, and the High Priest of the Intergalactic Temple of the Great God Bongo answers, "You are what you are... what you have always been... what you will always be." Hiram Blunt, the ostensible author of "High Priest...," clearly enjoys swimming in the deep waters of age-old esoteric thought. And for all his tongue-in-cheekiness, he has some powerful words of wisdom to impart. Perhaps that is to be expected from an author who dictated his novel from beyond the grave (an astonishing claim made on the back cover by channeler and "typist," Mario Vickram Sen).

For the most part, however, Blunt keeps those heady spiritual currents where they belong, buried just under the surface. Plot, character, and narrative voice pull us along easily. One of the pleasures of fiction is voice: that quirky persona a talented author adopts to narrate his tale. Here, Blunt exhibits a natural flair for language that sounds like your well-read jokester buddy confidently spinning a "what-if" yarn, stirring in a little wordplay, a pinch of sly wit, some wacky action, a dash of self-consciously purple prose, a hefty helping of incisive social parody, and a bold assumption of the truth of his own liberal philosophy.

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Some Classics

A Wrinkle in Time - (Newberry Medal Winner) This is simply a beautiful book that has blazed a trail in modern children’s fantasy by putting forward a story of several children embarking on a grand adventure; In this case to rescue their father. There is some fascinating and thoughtful stuff in this book like living stars and tesseracts. It is a perennial favorite and on every librarian’s list.

A Wizard of Earthsea – Written by Ursula K. Leguin this is the first book in a series called The EarthSea series. Short and light but extraordinarily beautiful. This first book in the series follows a young boy named Ged as he goes from being a simple goat herd to a powerful wizard.  It is simply beautiful and it brings forth some wonderful and magical themes such as the concept that everything (including dragons) has a secret name.  And if you know the secret name you can control the thing (including dragons).

The Hobbit - This probably shouldn’t be on this list but it is so good that I can’t leave it off.  With the absolute enormous success of the Lord of the Rings movies this book may be overlooked but I consider it better!  It is also in the works to be a movie.

Five Children and it – This is one of the most popular books written by Edith Nesbit who is often credited with creating the whole genre of children embarking on fantasy adventures.  Her books are in the public domain now and can easily be found for free. The theme of this book is:  Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things often get out of hand!

Dragonflight – This book is a little more complex than earlier ones I have cited here and it tends toward being more of a novel for grownups but it very suitable for teens.  We are introduced to a complex world of dragons through the main character Lessa. This book is often credited with being the book that has launched many a young girls writing career.  It is the first book in a trilogy of books called The Dragon riders of Pern series.

A Princess of Mars: The first novel in the Edgar Rice Burroughs series and currently in the initial stages of being written into a movie or animation that will be made by Pixar.  This is the first book in a series called John Carter of Mars and it is good rollicking fun in the tradition of the old pulp magazines.  It is a favorite for young boys who like sword fighting big monsters.

 

 

Contemporary fantasy and fiction

When it comes to modern fantasy fiction for teens there is an enormous selection to choose from and that, in itself,  could be an obstacle. Here are summaries of some of the more popular ones and I have also picked some that are currently slated to be made into a movie.

Artemis Fowl Series – This series of books takes a little bit of an unusual position as far as children’s books go because Artemis Fowl himself is a twelve year old genius and a criminal mastermind. The author of these books calls them Die Hard with Fairies! And the books are often characterized as being a high-octane and rip-roaring ride.  It is a wildly popular series of books with a big website and even a wiki. There are currently five books in the series with the first being simply titled Artemis Fowl. The sixth book “The Time Paradox” is set to be released in July of 2008.

Here, there be Dragons – The title itself is rather mysterious and harkens back to another time. This was the phrase that cartographers used to write in patches of ocean that were unexplored.  The basic premise of this story will really resonate with teens that are fans of fantasy itself because it starts with the unusual meeting of three young strangers John, Jack, and Charles on a rainy night in London. We later find out these three young men are J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams.

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches - This is a series of books that takes place in a world of magic and secrets called Ruin Mist. This book was slow to start but word of mouth turned it into a best seller. It is one of those relatively little known books and series that is very satisfying.

Septimus Heap – If magic and wizards are of strong appeal this series of books make a great alternative to Harry Potter. The Main character (Septimus) is the seventh son of a seventh son and the main line of the story follows two children switched at birth: a boy destined to be a wizard and a girl destined to be a princess.  There are currently four books in the series and the first book has been picked up by Warner Brothers and is currently being made into a movie that is scheduled for release in 2010.

Any of these books or series will launch teens and young adults on a remarkable adventure into strange fantasy worlds and no joystick or keyboard is required.

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Audio books are a great way to learn or grasp things in mind. These books are gaining popularity specially in the education area. Parents and teachers are increasingly adopting this method to impart education to children. So they are being used in schools as well as homes and other places.

A research shows that knowledge comes easily and conveniently from listening rather than reading. The audio learning devices are an amazing way to make children learn and get education as they do not get bored with them. There are sound effects that add entertainment to them. So it is like a fun activity for children as well as adults. If one is interested in learning a foreign language, these audio books will help him a lot.

An audio book is a recording specially for people who do not like to read. These books are available at most of the bookstores. Blind and illiterate people benefit greatly from these books.

These great learning tools allow you to listen to every word of a book and understand it. They are available on compact disc or MP3 formats and can be easily downloaded online. This real experience allows the user to listen to wonderful stories, literatures, etc. Besides high quality sound, you get a fantastic listening experience with amazing sound effects. These books can be found in various languages and styles. They allow you to make great use of your leisure time. Get a quality listening experience by learning new things which you would have found boring while reading. These books can be instructional and can also serve as an entertainment tool allowing the user to gain some knowledge at the same time. They offer unlimited hours of learning and knowledge.

One can easily order an audio book online. You can also download it online. Find these books on a vast range of subjects like classics, fiction, humour, etc. You can easily get your favourite literature title on the internet. If you are traveling, it is a great way to pass your time. One can easily concentrate while listening rather than while reading. The user can even do several other tasks while listening to these audios. Some of the great titles of audio books include "Fierce Pajamas," "Boomerang Joy," "Double Whammy," etc.

These excellent tools for education and entertainment can be relaxing at times. People prefer listening to these books as they become more efficient in their work. One can purchase cheap audio books online and copy them into their MP3 player, iPod or CD player. These educational, informative and fiction books allow you to make the best use of your time. As we all know that technology has always brought new products, these books are simply a great invention and a boon for all of us. Whether you are driving a car or walking at a beach or doing some household work, these books can be used anywhere. If you are going on a holiday, they can be easily carried along. They can be amazing holiday companions of travellers. These ideal electronic books have large memory capabilities so you do not have to worry about the storage.

These books are a great option for parents as they do not want their children to watch television or play video games for long hours. Children also find these books entertaining and do not make any excuses to listen to them. Parents can also select the books that suit the tastes of their children.

If you want to take full pleasure from the book, just close your eyes, relax your body and focus on the story you are listening to. If you wish to take a break from listening, simply touch a stop button on the player. After that when you would turn on the player, you can listen from the exact place where you left. These must-have books are becoming entertaining and interesting day by day. So browse through the online shops and make your purchase now.

Before buying a new audio book player, figure out your specific needs and select the best player for your lifestyle. You would definitely get your favourite book from the variety of subjects to choose from.

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There are times when you may want to buy second-hand books in Hyderabad. Not just for the discounted rates, but also in expectation of serendipity. Who knows? You may end up finding a classic that you were always looking for.

 

Sunday book market at Koti is the perfect place for such a discovery. On Sunday, the pavements here are filled with book sellers and their books. All other commercial activity (read: shops are closed) give way to the pleasure of reading and book trading.

 

Nearly 50 book vendors experiment their providence on this holiday. Besides, what’s good is that in spite of being roadside shopping, the experience does not leave you dissatisfied. Simply because, it is devoid of clutter and allows you to breathe easy.

 

Look for…

 

At the Sunday book market, opportunities are on your side when it comes to looking for books that may not be easily available elsewhere. This includes novels, academic related, cookery books, comics etc. Even foreign language books are available here. But what makes this market special is its focus on literature books. So if that is what interests you, make your way to Koti on Sundays.

 

Bag a deal…

 

Books are priced here at fairly attractive rates. You may even get 80% discount on some of the finest books. From outside, some books may look worn, but most of them have their stuff well-maintained. You even have the opportunity to sell your old, unwanted books here. You can trade that off for a book you wish to buy. There may be times, when you may get a certain book for a mere Rs. 5!

 

Our Tips…

 

·        You can visit it anytime between 10.30 AM and 5 PM and only on Sundays.

·        Parking is not a problem.

·        Don’t judge books by the cover. And we mean it in the literal sense. Scrutinize every book carefully to ensure that the insides are not torn.

·        If you are searching for any book, give the name of the book to the seller. He might be able to get it for you in the subsequent week.

·        If you are not satisfied with the price, try to look in other stalls.

·        Once you enter the market, be patient enough to search through the books. This is not for rush hours.

·        If you want to sell your old books and get a good deal, don’t say yes to the first vendor. Check out what you are being offered from other vendors and settle for the best price.

 

So check out the Hyderabad book market and let us know your experience.

 

Sunday Book Market at Koti - Books in Hyderabad  has been written by Pranay who writes for MetroMela

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The Saatchi Art Gallery caters to artists of all kinds, and evidence of this exists in its commitment to the work of street artists. The gallery accepts work from a wide range of non-traditional artists, such as tattoo and graffiti artists, mural painters, performers, and others who discover unknown or unrecognized pieces. Saatchi allows these artists to upload their work in the form of photos or even videos—any or all the methods that capture the true essence of the meaning and conceptualization they would like to convey. The use of the video-upload feature is particularly convenient for performing artists, who are also encouraged to promote their work on the Saatchi Gallery Site. This features is open even to street dancers, many of whom the gallery recognises as having attained a remarkable level of proficiency at their art despite the lack of formal training.

Artists ready to upload are encouraged to register on the site for a free membership, which gives them all the privileges that Saatchi members worldwide possess. However, those who prefer to are also allowed to register as visitors and still gain the benefit of having their works displayed on the international artistic website. When art files are uploaded, visitors to the site are able not only to view the works, but also to select their ten favourites, which are ultimately showcased in a special area on the site. The exposure that this Saatchi Gallery facility affords to young street artists is immeasurable, as the gallery makes these works available to millions of viewers around the world. This considerably broadens the artistic scope of these street artists and ultimately brightens their prospects.

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Big Green Trees

Juliene A. Amane

 

An opportunity was dropped

In this world filled with sphinx

First, started with young seeds

Seeds of words and creeds

 

When the days run, these seeds…

These seeds will soon grow

Unexpectedly, we’ll see them huge

Just as huge as big green trees

 

Now, let’s skip to the world of words

They may get us sick of them

But such are necessity and ways in life

They bring leads for link and light

 

Forgive me if you can’t ride

But this is the way I am

I talk in this work of mine

I get to express in time

 

These seeds are our letters

Which we form into words after a while

Then phrases to sentences

They’re all wilt to be treasured

 

Be responsible to keep them alive

Simply by showing care

They’ll be rich if time goes through

Just as rich as big green trees

 

The only thing that we share day and night

- Wide blue sky above

We must work together

Yes; “we”…you, he, I, she, and they.

 

Easy way to accomplish our mission:

Take care of the trees – the nature

As well as the letters, words, phrases, statements

Talk sensible; speak up fluently; just as we serve the nature’s big green trees.

 

 

The Unechoed Song of My Heart

Juliene A. Amane

 

Life can sometimes be cruel for the world seems so dim

Especially when I fail to sway with my very own hymn

What my heart oftentimes push to shout

- Thoughts of mine that come through with doubt

 

My soul walks down so low

When chances fall way too slow

Help me, Mommy! I can’t go beyond myself

But Daddy might get angry if I won’t follow himself

 

I deserve nothing among the things I have

Each opportunity with me turns into cyclone

Next to this girl is an alter ego

Never can change from such to a hero

 

Ever since, I was simply meant this way

Entering this generation filled with array

Sacred and precious – that is what I call living

Silly but real with affairs to keep all singing

 

 

The Answer

Juliene A. Amane

 

To stop is what I really want

But I don’t know why I just can’t

Some told me to follow what’s in my heart

But I prefer not ‘cause it’ll tear him apart

 

If I’ll follow mine, then I’ll break his

Totally better if I’d forget all of these

I think I was just born to be mean

But I’ll be meaner if I’d do such thing to him

 

I don’t want to be so rude neither be unfair

These may be the reasons why I cannot bare

To leave damn hurting mark

This could make a crack, and a crack, then another crack

 

He loves me badly I know, I love him more

That may be the reason why I can’t just bang the door

Now, you’ve got to hear my confession:

I’ve just found the Ariadne’s thread for my own question

 

 

Reminiscence

Juliene A. Amane

 

It was good being kith with you

Everything was cool; I can be so true

Having you around…

Made me feel so safe and sound

 

But how come things changed?

Distance between you and I outranged

Suddenly, you got over her

Then things just went blur

 

Each deed I’ve seen was too surprising

Too bad it brought ideas so mind-boggling

All things happened under serendipity

Maybe we should just sway with rhapsody

 

Things were all right then

But they messed up very sudden

I thought they were all forbidden

I got so mazed when this chance was given

 

 

 

Life’s a Paradox

Juliene A. Amane

 

I can see all the pretty flowers out there

They seem to be so terpsichorean

I love them when they bloom by spring

But their petals fall by autumn

 

There are people who live loudly

Yet, some prefer discreet

Others may be silent

But great when seen deeply

 

I can walk whatever I talk

On the other hand, so can you

I say we do something

Something easy but would end up precisely

 

Back to flowers – when they die,

Surely the heavens cry

The Mind might seem so intellect

But only the heart can express

 

With the brain, anyone can speak out ideas

But only the heart talks what is real

We use our brains to think of some things

But we need the heart more so we can feel everything

 

Life is truly a paradox

What is pretty might prick us with its thorns

What seem to be simple has the essential fragrance

What a lifeless mess we have here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The bamboo flowerings of Mizoram





Lalngaihawma Sailo

Lunglei,venglai.



The mellifluous songs serenade by certain crickets and cicadas are often being heard in the month of September in Mizoram which is the harbinger of the on coming favourable time of harvesting ,an ideal time for a lover to court their love, everything look beautiful and attractive. The paddies in the steep side of the hills become yellow. At the time of harvesting, the clamor of the reapers, winnowing the husks of the paddy are enjoyable, eyecatching and melodious; the whispering wind, the glittering sounds of the brook gushing out of the hill side as well,for which the reapers used to quench their thirsts. Birds singing on the branch of trees in the heat of the day are so much sedative; however , enjoyable and lovable. It is the time of peace and happiness. Howbeit. the joy and exuberant of the reapers are now being replaced by the undesirable event, the so called ‘Mautam’ which usually occur every 50 years.



Mizoram is now infested with the mischievous rats being fed by the fruits of bamboos in every part. Bamboos are now extinct, almost all the seeds of bamboos are eaten up by the rats.Now , the unnumbered rats, rapacious, hateful and terrible began to ravage all the cereal crops and paddies in the fields, and left only the stalks and leaves of the paddies ,likewise, the cereal crops. Sometimes, in the stillness of midnight thousands of rats come out without being seen , marching towards the paddy field, trying to consume all the products of the farmers and cultivators and also in day time. No one knows when will the rats appear .the cultivators and the farmers are so much embarrassed with such inexplicable events of the flowering of bamboos , the thickly population of rats along with unnumbered insects. They are now in a state of depression, with uncontrollable minds, fear and anxious. many attempts have been made to eradicate all the rats; but. they are of no use. The paddy fields no longer comfort the farmers and cultivators. Their hardships and toil are in vain. Even though the farmers try their best to get rid of the rats, it is of no use. Much more rats appear .After they finished eating, all of them are disappeared in the forest, untraceable , unbelievable and invincible.


The desolated paddy fields reflect the future condition of the farmers and cultivators. These undesireable events may lead Mizoram into worse condition that they have never forethought.We are in need of the pied piper!!!....

Pray for Mizoram…..



Rats Rats go away

To the place where you belong;

The farmers are in no mood

Come again no







more

Rats Rats go away……!!!








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Please feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box.
© Copyright Arthur Levine 2008
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Keywords: Real, Imagination, Faith, Alien, Virtual Reality

Are you real or living in a virtual reality world? Are your strings being pulled by some giant alien puppet master whose intelligence we cannot even fathom? Are we all part of a great big game for his or her entertainment?

Do you feel like you have been here before and done the same thing before? Does the pattern of your life seem all too familiar?

Sometimes when my imagination gets the better of me I wonder if I am real, or just a pawn in someone else’s grand design. I don’t mind if the someone else is God, but God help me – what if it is some alien intelligence that is pulling my strings and making me do the things I do.

Sometimes my imagination gets the better of me and I wonder if this is so. Sometimes I question my faith.

Am I real, or just some phony charlatan – an imposter in someone else’s world – a joke – a comic character?

Most of the time I take myself very seriously, and firmly believe that I am real, but I still have doubts. What about you?

Do you question your lack of emotional involvement sometimes? Do you wonder where your passion and lust for life has gone? Do you sometimes feel more like a spectator than a real participant in the game of life?

I have so many questions, and so few answers. How about you? Do you know who you are and what your purpose in life is, or do you question your very existence?

I want answers. How about you?

Sometimes I let my imagination run wild and imagine that I can reinvent myself – make myself into some one truly wonderful like a guru or a prophet, but then I wake up and it is just the same old me doing the same old things.

Why the need to question myself? Why do I feel there has to be more to life? Why do I sometimes question my faith?

This is not a game I am playing. This is my life, as I know it. This is as real as it is going to get for me. What about you, do you question yourself? Do you wonder if you are real?

It’s reached a point where I am writing a novel about a young man who questions if he is really a prophet or a charlatan. I don’t have all the answers. Maybe you can help by adding your thoughts to whether we are real. If you have better answers or words than me I could always change the ending of the novel and give you credit. Maybe we could all begin again and discover a new reality.

Hi, this is Arthur Levine, to leave your thoughts on whether we are real please go to http://johnnyoops.blogspot.com.

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EXOTIC: Emil Doerstling’s painting, „Preußisches Liebesglück (Prussian Happy Love) from 1890 showing Gustav Sabac el Cher and his fiancée Gertrud Perlig. They married in 1901.

A Walk Through the German Historical Museum in Berlin. Berlin has a lot of artwork and treasures from Africa. The original head of the Egyptian Queen Nofretete, for example, this wife of King Akhenaton who introduced humankind to monotheism.

 Axel Sabac el Cher lives today in the city of Stuttgart, the capital of the southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg neighbouring Bavaria. From his name and from the skin colour of his father who died in 1962, Axel knew that his ancestors had lived in Germany for generations. One day  in 1999, a scientist from the Historical Military Museum in Dresden appeared at his door with an oil painting from 1890. The painting depicted an obviously loving couple happily and peacefully in each other’s arms. She had pale pink skin and reddish blonde hair. He was as dark as the Nubian he was, leaving no doubt that he was an African. But in the uniform of a Prussian Guard.

 

Gustav Sabac el Cher in a Prussian Military uniform ca. 1900

(German Historical Museum)

 

The German Historical Museum in Berlin had bought the painting from an arts dealer in Munich. The dealer’s father had supposedly acquired it during the war in his hometown of Königsberg. The father had no idea who was depicted in the painting but he knew that the famous 19th century painter Emil Doerstling had signed it and wrote down the time he finished painting it: 1890. That was the year when Emperor Wilhelm II drove Chancellor Bismarck out of office, the year when Germany’s pearl in East Africa, Zanzibar, was given over to the British in exchange for Helgoland, since then a German island in the Baltic Sea. The time Vincent van Gogh himself was painting a lot of self-portraits.

 

But how did it come about that an African was, in the 1800s, wearing the uniform of the imperial army. The Museum turned to the historian Gorch Pieken for expert advice, and the scientist took a dive into Prussian military history, starting from the world of royal and imperial military music. And he came out with a find that has been filmed for the TV channel Arte in a documentary form as well as a book taking its title from the painting – Preussisches Liebesglück (Prussian Happy Love). The story of the African in a Prussian uniform. The research began about this African in the imperial jacket, red collar, golden buttons and the white belt. The research took the historian to Königsberg, to be exact to the music corps of the 1st Prussian Grenadiers Regiment. Pieke found the lists of orchestras of the time and soon came upon the name Gustav Sabac el Cher. But who was he really? He started checking out lists of military music corps, christening certificates, private diaries of sojourners to Africa in the 19th century and many other documents. When he finally sorted out all the information he had come up with the story about the painting and Gustav Sabac el Cher. The puzzle was solved.

 

In the beginning there was murder. In the 1840s in Prince Albrecht’s palace in Berlin. The marriage of the Prussian Prince Albrecht was on the rocks. He wanted to push his wife into a chamber. A sentry soldier screamed out of fear to be involved in an embarrassing situation. Albrecht, furious, stabbed the soldier. But a Prussian prince could not be sent to prison in those days. Under such circumstances the blue-blooded offender was sent out of the country for a while. Albrecht was sent to Egypt, a country very much in vogue in Europe at the time. Tons of antique treasures were being excavated and shipped off to Europe. Europeans had rediscovered a longing for the Orient, Cairo and the Nile. And the children of Africa as companions for good or evil, or merely as mementos. Mehmed Ali, the Viceroy of Egypt, gave Albrecht a little boy as a gift.

 

Back in Europe, the “little Nubian boy” was first of all called by Prince Albrecht “Sabac el Cher” which translates into  “Good morning”. It became the boy’s surname. He lived in the attic with other European servants and was taught the language and religion of his new land by Prussian teachers. At the age of sixteen, the memento was renamed August Albrecht Sabac el Cher in a christening ceremony where he became a Protestant. All this happened without anybody worrying about how the boy himself felt. In his birth certificate he is supposed to have been born in Cordovan, a Sudanese province.

 

August remained with the prince even when the prince married his second wife Rosalie, living primarily in Albrechtsberg Castle near Dresden and accompanying the prince on military expeditions to North Caucasus and Moscow where they visited Prince Albrecht’s nephew, the Tsar Alexander II. The Tsarina even gave August a golden watch as a present. This watch is still the property of the family. In the Battle of Königgraz against Austria in 1866, young Sabac el Cher fought side by side with the Prussian prince. He married quite young - in 1867. The bride was a twenty-four-year-old Berlin young woman called Anna Maria Jung, whom he married in the Trinity Church, the church that today finds itself in the street called Mohrenstrasse (Moor Street), supposed to remind everybody of the first African in Berlin, these Africans who came in the 1600s from West Africa – the scene of slave trade “adventurers” from Brandenburg (read article: Pink Declines Whiteness). The records of the church notifications testify that the marriage had to be hurried, but mentions nothing about racism or prejudice. Three months later, Gustav was born, the musician in the painting and grandfather of Axel in Stuttgart.. A year after that the daughter Elise was born. Love is forever fruitful where it can be.

 

There is now, next to Alex, Angela Sabac el Cher. She speaks freely of what difficulties she had as a child with such a surname. “It was very foreign and I didn’t know exactly where it came from. I came to terms with it at the age of fourteen or fifteen – that this name was mine. Then I swore to myself never to reject it.” This dark-haired woman, I remind myself, is Gustav’s great-great-granddaughter. The dark skin tone that the painter exaggerated in Gustav is long since gone. Apart from the colour of her hair, Angela is as pink as they come. She is forty-two, studied economy and is the managing director of a company producing recycled cooling equipments. She had never known about her family history and now takes it with surprise and estrangement. Up to now she only knew from her father a goodnight story about the “little Nubian boy” that was so enriched and told of a stolen son of a desert sheikh who had a huge army. “He’s supposed to have come from somewhere near Aswan,” Angela recalls the story. The story has also taken different angles and tinges owing to the division of Germany into East and West, historically. In Senzig in Brandenburg, south of Berlin, there are memories and relics of the family. Gustav is buried there on the side of his wife Gertrude. On the gravestone: “Former bandmaster/conductor, Grenadier in the Regiment of Crown Prince No. 1”

As a musician and conductor, Gustav was a star even after retiring from the military.

 

Formerly Axel was a textile salesman but is now in pension, but from time to time he teaches diving in the Indian Ocean. Ever since the historian knocked on his door with the painting of his grandparents, Axel has joined the team of researchers digging for more details about his ancestors. He now knows that his grandfather Gustav was born in Prince Albrecht’s palace. Gustav was a musician only up to the First World War, and after that he was a highly successful bandmaster and conductor in the first radio orchestra at the beginning of the 1920s. Later he and his wife Gertrud Perlig run a garden café in König Wusterhausen. The unbelievable bits are for example that this man, photographed in a newspaper (where he of course does not look as “black” as in the painting – as usual!) is quoted during Hitler’s coming into power, that he thought the political change to Hitler was a good thing. But soon he and his wife had to close their “Negerlokal” – nigger café in König Wusterhausen. They went right ahead and opened a new one in Berlin but it didn’t help much. Gustav died in 1934.

 

The research has also uncovered a condolence written from the Netherlands to the widow Gertrud on the death of her husband by no less a person than  Emperor Wilhelm, who himself died shortly afterwards. According to Pieke both sons of the couple, Horst and Herbert were even darker-skinned than their father but served in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Horst fell but Herbert, Axel’s father, became a violinist after the Frist World War at the Mannheim National Theatre.

The story of Africans towed over to Germany is long and goes back  to the greatest of princes. The rulers in Germany and Europe as a whole saw possession of an African as a status symbol that put them above mere mortal citizens and brought great respect among fellow aristocrats. But Gustav Sabac el Cher is the only Afroancestral celebrated conductor in the Prussian army.

 

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Book review - The beautiful ones are not yet born
The book” The Beautiful Ones are not yet born" is a moving masterpiece written by Ayi Kwei Armah a Ghanaian author, and citing the case of Ghana post independence corruption. This book speaks about the nature of a society that has been decimated by the repressive rule of an entirely different culture. The book is weaves with beautiful poetry, intellectual insight, and explicit and at times repulsive imagery into his story.

It is the story of a poor man in a material world who, despite the pressures around and within him, is able to maintain a sense of dignity within himself. It is one lone man's struggle against seemingly inescapable corruption and filth. A settled mind and resolved principles triumphs in the face of hunger, severe poverty, a nagging wife and his own conscience. "The Man" (in the book) is assumed to be an honest and introspective individual who is differentiated regarding the corruption and greed of his society. This creates conflict between the worlds around him.

Ayi Kwei Armah satirically depicts corruption through his writing with bold imagery, flawless writing. He painted a culture of corruption and despair of post independence. The author manages to create vivd scenes of filth and vileness throughout the novel but the plot leaves something to be desired. His stance is eventually justified when the corrupt government along with his much envied politician friend falls.

It is book that emphasize on noble battle, facing the unenviable dilemma of choosing between the loves of those closest to him and preservation of his integrity in a society where corruption and accepting bribes is the norm.Until this moment the grating images of corruption and a derelict society that breeds corruption upon itself still erupts vividly in my head.

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The book stays more of legendary of time,you would pick this book up to read three decades after it was written, and it would still seem like a novel that just came out; it rings true to this day in many corrupt societies and it is a book that should be up there with the greatest literary giants of our time.

It is an amazing book where you can truly feel the struggle and search for balance of the "man"- Humorous at times, depressing at others. I strongly recommend it to all people that care about social justice- For who have not been exposed to widespread corruption, rottenness or had to struggle with "doing the right thing" would find it interesting , and for vice versa-- you may find it as a sick book.

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'Homosexuality' in Buddah of Suburbia- A Critical Humanistic and Psychological Study.

 In this research paper, I contend to explore 'Homosexuality' in Hanif Qureshi's novel Buddah of Suburbia in the light of Modern Humanistic and Feministic Social Psychological researches. This critical study renders an interpretative insight into the psychological evolution of the characters' self identity. It concludes that inhibitions in the developmental process during the early period of childhood creates disruptions in structuring of an individual's (character's) self identity as well as gender identity.

I will first explore how these personal childhood deficiencies collide with the external cultural and racial pressures inasmuch as to become the prime causative of Jamila's homosexual orientation (inclinations) in her later years of life. Then, a brief account will be given on how a homosexual relationship in Karim's adolescence serves as a tool for the reconciliation of his 'Self-identity', thereby defining a steady personality for the later years.

 Jamil's homosexual fixation in the later years suggest an unsuccessful completion of the separation-individuation phase, a developmental process decisive for gender-defines self-identity, (425,Walsh.Ch.13) during her childhood resulting in an unsuccessful growth of her feminine self. This initially led to the development of a masculine hard character which she used to defend her inner femininity and later it becomes a weapon to combat her personal, cultural and racial discrimination against women.

 The causes of Jamila's homosexual behaviour can be first traced at the personal level. She is brought up in a monogamgus family wherein her father, Anwar, fills a supposed standard patriarchal role and her mother, Jeeta, is a traditional submissive wife. Haroon ironically points out to Anwar that 'you have potentially more that one girl and one girl only in your entire lifetime's seed-production, eh?' (1.iv). He scorns to be called a 'weak seed' by Haroon who gloats to be a father of two sons. The refrain in the words 'one girl' and Anwar's condemnation towards his wife for producing 'only one daughter' (1.iv), is evident that Jamila had to face an uncompensatory sense of loss in a house depreciatory to women. Jamila confesses to Karim that her father had invariably beaten her mother in the past. She explains 'he used to hit her, until I told her him I'd cut off his hair with a carved knife, if he did it again' (1,iv,58). This proves that the sexually repressive environment deprived Jamila of the requisite appreciation and security a girl needs to value her intrinsic self and hitherto achieve an inner maturity.

In such circumstances it is inevitable for Jamila to become either her mother's prototype or the contrary. In her case it was the latter. Dr Wilhelelm Reich states,

 'A typical reaction of the girl to a brutal father is the formation of a masculine hard character. This serves as a defensive armour against the infantile feminine attitude towards the father which had to be repressed because of his hardness and lovelessness. This character structure can be maintained till puberty but if disappointments in the father's image persist up to this age, it may give rise to a masculine identification which had failed to materalize in childhood. Because it is in puberty that vaginal eroticism comes to form the last basis of femininity. Thus, it is then that a consistent disappointment in the father initiates the change from the feminine to the masculine character' (Showalter Elaine ed.Part 4.239).

 Karim explains Jamila to be 'forceful and enthusiastic. She always seemed to be leaning forward, arguing, persuading' (4,51). Karim further describes that Jamila had a dark moustache too, which for along time was more impressive than his own. Her disposition ensures that a change from a feminine to a masculine character had already initiated from an early age. This eventually becomes a part of Jamila's 'Self' called 'Ego Development' or 'masculinity complex'. The term explains that the female refuses to give up activities characteristics of males in a desire to acquire equanimity and equality in a man's world (261. Showalter). A detailed case study of female homosexuality underscores that masculinity complex contributes to the development of sexual orientation (412, Walsh).

 Jamila's preference to homosexuality likens to that of Adriene Riche's (contemporary American poet). Homosexuality for both, Jamila and Riche, is to assert their unwillingness to be dependent on men. 'Aunt Jennifer's Tiger',  an autobiographical poem by Adriene Riche, conveys a disillusionment of her marital life and leaps out to pronounce dissatisfaction similar to the female masses in a patriarchal society. Both the females enter into lesbianism after marrying and having children. It is a 'Coming Out' as a lesbian 'who' is 'out' represents a threat to traditional cultural assumptions about male supremacy. It also involves a willingness to combat social, personal, legal and political discrimination against Lesbian women (Walsh, Ch.13,417).

 It is an expression of Jamila's sexual liberation against the traditionally submissive role patterned for the female sex. It is assumed that heterosexuality equals the sexuality of (male) dominance and (female) submissive (58. Wilkinson). Her sexual relationship with Karim demonstrates her dominance (male) over him. Karim explains that Jamila was always putting me down, she was so powerful, so in control and certain what to do about everything (1,iv.55). Karim enjoyed this experience because she provided to him the strength and hardness men possessed. He liked being handled by men (iv.52).

 However, Jamila's stance is complicated than Riche's because Jamila has to face dual pressures: one coming from inside her own culture and the burden of prejudices and the racism imposed by the host society. She represents the second generation of an Asian immigrant family settled in London. She is a British citizen by birth but this liberty is coerced by the cultural pressures of her ancestors and by the country of her origin. She is forced to marry a dilapidated and unknown person, Changez, on the other hand where she is supposed to be English, for the English she and her mates are wogs and Pakis (Book 1.iv.53).

 The Feminist Social Psychologies assert that the immigrant women have 'several mountains' on their back, the two most obvious ones being the traditional and the oppression from outside. The racism of the dominant society…..the immigrant Lesbians, however, are more burdened with an additional guilt of exposing their self identity. Thus, for the lesbians the Coming Out process means that they are no longer secretive about their sexual orientation and life style (92.Wilkinson).

 Karim explains that Jamila had wanted to become Simone de Beavevoir (1.iv.52), a French novelist who became known as an influential feminist theorist and a key exponent of existentialist freedom and choice. Karim adds that 'jamila exercised everyday, learnt karate and Judo as if she was preparing for the guerrilla war when the whites finally turned on the blacks and Asians trying to force them into gas chambers' (1.iv.56). The external and internal intensified the already existing anxieties due to the unsatisfactory development of Jamila's 'Self'. Jamila had already been discontented with her father. She loved Simon (273,2.18) but he left her for America to pursue a career.

 Psychoanalysis proves that homosexuality also provides temporary relief from anxiety (edit by Walsh.ch 13.421). After her homosexual relationship with Joanna Karim describes that 'there was something quicker, lighter and less serious in her now and she seemed to laugh more easily' (273,bk 2.ch 18). Thus, homosexuality helped Jamila save her 'self' from anxiety and attain a temporary state of equilibrium.

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 Homosexual relationship for Karim enables him to attain his 'Self-Ideal'. The Genetic Theory concludes that every person has one image of himself as he perceives himself to be and another of what he would like to be. The latter is called the 'Self-Ideal' (Edward. Ch 2.11). At adolescence an individual seeks for his self-ideal in another individual. Karim engages in a homosexual relationship with Charlie. It is at this point an individual seeks out for his (other) self-ideal in order to attain a stable individual 'Self'.

 Karim considers himself unattractive and unappealing. He lacks the strength in his character. He expresses his desire to be like Charlie- as clever, as cool in every part of his soul (I,iii,16). He describes him a boy whom nature breathed such beauty. In adolescence the process of becoming an autonomous and self governing individual takes a new dimension. In order to establish a stable personality his self has to reconcile with his 'other' ideal. This excursion is a brief one until an individual acquires a complete understanding of his self-identity.  Therefore, Karim's homosexual relationship with Charlie is noticed in the early segment of the novel. In the later part Charlie's attraction for Karim wavers and withers with maturity. Hence, this union (homosexual) for Karim is metaphorically necessary for the consummation of his 'self' and accounts for a better understanding of his self identity in future.

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Work Cited

Charlesworth, Barbara. Ed. Adriene Rich's Poetry and Prose. London: W.W .Norton and Company, 1993.

Edward, J. J .Self Actualization. Composed by Bisharat Francis.

Kureshi, Hanif. The Budda of Suburbia. Ed . Jon Sarage.

Walsh, Roth. Mary. Ed. The Psychology of Women Ongoing Debates. Yale University Press. New Heaven and London.

Showalter, Elaine. Ed. Women's Liberation and Literature. Douglass College. Harcout Brace  Jovanovic, Inc.Wilkinson, Sue. Ed. Feminist Social Psychologies International Perspectives. Buchingham. Philadelphia: Open University Press.

 

 

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Some Classics

A Wrinkle in Time - (Newberry Medal Winner) This is simply a beautiful book that has blazed a trail in modern children’s fantasy by putting forward a story of several children embarking on a grand adventure; In this case to rescue their father. There is some fascinating and thoughtful stuff in this book like living stars and tesseracts. It is a perennial favorite and on every librarian’s list.

A Wizard of Earthsea – Written by Ursula K. Leguin this is the first book in a series called The EarthSea series. Short and light but extraordinarily beautiful. This first book in the series follows a young boy named Ged as he goes from being a simple goat herd to a powerful wizard.  It is simply beautiful and it brings forth some wonderful and magical themes such as the concept that everything (including dragons) has a secret name.  And if you know the secret name you can control the thing (including dragons).

The Hobbit - This probably shouldn’t be on this list but it is so good that I can’t leave it off.  With the absolute enormous success of the Lord of the Rings movies this book may be overlooked but I consider it better!  It is also in the works to be a movie.

Five Children and it – This is one of the most popular books written by Edith Nesbit who is often credited with creating the whole genre of children embarking on fantasy adventures.  Her books are in the public domain now and can easily be found for free. The theme of this book is:  Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come undone at sunset, and worse yet, things often get out of hand!

Dragonflight – This book is a little more complex than earlier ones I have cited here and it tends toward being more of a novel for grownups but it very suitable for teens.  We are introduced to a complex world of dragons through the main character Lessa. This book is often credited with being the book that has launched many a young girls writing career.  It is the first book in a trilogy of books called The Dragon riders of Pern series.

A Princess of Mars: The first novel in the Edgar Rice Burroughs series and currently in the initial stages of being written into a movie or animation that will be made by Pixar.  This is the first book in a series called John Carter of Mars and it is good rollicking fun in the tradition of the old pulp magazines.  It is a favorite for young boys who like sword fighting big monsters.

 

 

Contemporary fantasy and fiction

When it comes to modern fantasy fiction for teens there is an enormous selection to choose from and that, in itself,  could be an obstacle. Here are summaries of some of the more popular ones and I have also picked some that are currently slated to be made into a movie.

Artemis Fowl Series – This series of books takes a little bit of an unusual position as far as children’s books go because Artemis Fowl himself is a twelve year old genius and a criminal mastermind. The author of these books calls them Die Hard with Fairies! And the books are often characterized as being a high-octane and rip-roaring ride.  It is a wildly popular series of books with a big website and even a wiki. There are currently five books in the series with the first being simply titled Artemis Fowl. The sixth book “The Time Paradox” is set to be released in July of 2008.

Here, there be Dragons – The title itself is rather mysterious and harkens back to another time. This was the phrase that cartographers used to write in patches of ocean that were unexplored.  The basic premise of this story will really resonate with teens that are fans of fantasy itself because it starts with the unusual meeting of three young strangers John, Jack, and Charles on a rainy night in London. We later find out these three young men are J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams.

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches - This is a series of books that takes place in a world of magic and secrets called Ruin Mist. This book was slow to start but word of mouth turned it into a best seller. It is one of those relatively little known books and series that is very satisfying.

Septimus Heap – If magic and wizards are of strong appeal this series of books make a great alternative to Harry Potter. The Main character (Septimus) is the seventh son of a seventh son and the main line of the story follows two children switched at birth: a boy destined to be a wizard and a girl destined to be a princess.  There are currently four books in the series and the first book has been picked up by Warner Brothers and is currently being made into a movie that is scheduled for release in 2010.

Any of these books or series will launch teens and young adults on a remarkable adventure into strange fantasy worlds and no joystick or keyboard is required.

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