When Alice met Nash, she fell head over heels. Two years later, she can't quite remember what it was that had seemed so brilliant about him. All they do is argue - especially about money. In a last-ditch attempt to save their relationship, they agree to leave rainy England behind and emigrate to Australia. But when Alice finds out that Nash has been unfaithful, their plans are ruined and she decides to go to Australia alone. Packing what she can into four suitcases, she heads to Bondi to stay with her cousin. Australia is a very strange place where everything seems upside down and anything over two syllables is abbreviated. Will Alice ever be able to lose her English inhibitions and relax into the Aussie way of life? Can she ever find a proper job? And, more importantly, will she be able to control herself around Joel, her extremely attractive Australian cousin...'
This book charts the fascinating life of Mahatma Gandhi, president of the Indian National Congress and peaceloving protestor for independence.
Award-winning, critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling William Dalrymple takes us to the heart of an undiscovered India
James McHugh offers the first comprehensive examination of the concepts and practices related to smell in pre-modern India.
The vital role of Geoecology and mineral resources of India in furtherance of metallurgical innovation is also one of the prime aspects of this monograph. This excellent book will be useful to scholars andm students of metallurgy.
Follow in Gandhi's steps as this book helps you uncover his role in key historical moments, like the Partition of India, the Dandi March and the Quit India Movement.
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Heinemann Advanced History titles focus on periods of great change in countries that are once again taking centre stage in world politics.
We relaxed in the small ward - room at the CCO and Punnu Khan went on to Castle Barracks to talk to the strike leaders . Somewhat later we received a signal that the Admiral ( Flag Officer , Bombay ) who had heard of the evening's ...
A vivid telling of the chaotic story of the partition that shaped the modern world.
Bitten By The Bullet is the story of how Steve Krzystyniak and Lily, his partner - both long-time global wanderers who now live Waiheke Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf - came to set up and operate an innovative motorcycle tour company ...