Автор: Mallaby, Sebastian Название: The World`s Banker ISBN: 0143036793 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780143036791 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2023.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Never has the World Bank s relief work been more important than in the last nine years, when crises as huge as AIDS and the emergence of terrorist sanctuaries have threatened the prosperity of billions. This journalistic masterpiece by "Washington Post" columnist Sebastian Mallaby charts those controversial years at the Bank under the leadership of James Wolfensohn the unstoppable power broker whose daring efforts to enlarge the planet s wealth in an age of globalization and terror were matched only by the force of his polarizing personality. Based on unprecedented access to its subject, this captivating tour through the messy reality of global development is that rare triumph an emblematic story through which a gifted author has channeled the spirit of the age.
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: Rider of Garuda ISBN: 9350293196 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789350293195 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Цена: 1359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Lord of Dwarka must ensure the safety of his subjects and uphold the dignity of his title in the seventh book of the Krishna Coriolis Series Newly married and seeking only to dwell in peace, Krishna is shaken when he learns that his greatest challenge still awaits him. With the help of powerful forces, Jarasandha has summoned Narakasura, the demon lord of hell himself. Tens of thousands of mortal women fall prey to this new menace, even as Krishna is forced to defend his honour and go on the most pointless quest imaginable: the search for a missing jewel! Krishna finally assumes his true form as the master of the great and powerful Garuda and prepares to rid the world of evil, once and for all.
Автор: Banker, Ashok Название: A Kiss After Dying ISBN: 024151052X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241510520 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1715.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Utterly compulsive, totally original and with a truly jaw-on-the-floor twist, this is a thriller like no other
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: Rage Of Jarasandha ISBN: 935029317X ISBN-13(EAN): 9789350293171 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1568.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: His days as a flirtatious cowherd behind him, the new Lord of Mathura's powers are tested to the limit when a new enemy, perhaps his deadliest yet, threatens the city of his birth in the fifth of the Krishna Coriolis Series Krishna has fulfilled the prophecy and the Usurper has been slain. But barely has old King Ugrasena been restored to the throne when a new threat rears its head. Jarasandha of Magadha encircles Mathura with a great army. Even the combined might of Krishna and Balarama cannot save the citizens of Mathura. Or can it? In an instalment that ramps up the thrill and excitement, discover how the young Preserver realizes that the protection of dharma entails the heartache of collateral damage.
Автор: Banker, Ashok Название: I am brown ISBN: 1913747883 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781913747886 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1266.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you`re in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. An empowering book for all children to read and a beautiful reminder about self-love, dreaming big, culture and self-acceptance.
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: A Dark Queen Rises ISBN: 1328916294 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781328916297 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1848.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Banker`s brilliant epic fantasy world of the Burnt Empire, A Dark Queen Rises features Aqreen and Krushita, a mother and daughter on a quest to protect the innocent and bring down tyrantsQueen Aqreen of Aquila leaves her husband Jarsun and flees across the Red Desert.
Автор: Banker Ashok K Название: Dance of Govinda ISBN: 9350291002 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789350291009 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2989.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The tamer of Putana, the god-child, the redeemer of the world, the Slayer of Kamsa, dances with abandon amidst his own As we move into the second instalment of Ashok K. Banker s Krishna tales, the prophesied Slayer of Kamsa has been born and smuggled out of Mathura in the dead of the night. Kamsa finds that his nephew has escaped and flies into a demoniac rage. Meanwhile, his evil ally Jarasandha of Magadha arrives in Mathura with his coterie of powerful supporters to ensure that Kamsa stays loyal to him. But Kamsa is not to be crushed. With the help of Putana, a powerful demoness living incognito among humans, he slowly regains his strength and acquires new powers. In Book 2 of the Krishna Coriolis series, Ashok K. Banker retells the legendary exploits of the Preserver in his most lovable avatar, bringing alive the majesty and splendour of ancient India and the high drama of its epics.
Автор: Banker, Ashok K. Название: Fortress of dwarka ISBN: 9350293188 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789350293188 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1980.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Lord of Mathura unravels the secrets of space and time, founds an impregnable new city and finds his eternal mate in her earthly avatar in the thrilling sixth instalment of the Krishna Coriolis Series Jarasandha's relentless attacks threaten Mathura's very existence. With the aid of a talented young architect, Krishna builds an invulnerable fortress-city where his people will be safe from all harm. But with the Magadhan army at the city's gates, Krishna must still find a way to whisk away his subjects in Mathura from under Jarasandha's nose. Even as he does that, a new challenge beckons: Krishna's eternal soulmate has taken birth on the mortal plane to be with him, and no sooner does he find her than he realizes that she is being used as bait in a deadly trap.
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: Shiva: The Legend of Rudra ISBN: 9380741936 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789380741932 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1195.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Have you ever wondered if Shiva was always the God of Destruction? Or is there an origin story about the most revered of Hindu gods? After years of meditation and spending time with Ganas, Rudra attains spiritual insight through yoga and extreme penitence. But Daksha, the son of Bramha, has other plans. He attacks villages to carry out his great vision of building an empire. No one can stop the mighty Daksha, but Rudra. But the battle was not easy as Rudra found himself falling in love with Sati, Daksha's daughter. Will Rudra choose love over duty? What consequences does his choice have? Read on to find out... This is the first volume of Ashok Banker's three-part Shiva series. The graphic novel describes the origin story and transformation of Rudra from a powerful ascetic to the mighty Shiva.
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: Prince of Ayodhya: Ramayana Series ISBN: 9380741928 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789380741925 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2114.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first volume in a series of graphic novel adaptations of Ashok Banker's epic retelling of the Ramayana.Prince of Dharma begins with Rama and Lakshman's youth. Accompanied by Rishi Vishwamitra, they set out to Bhayanak Van on a dangerous mission to save their kingdom of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, evil is brewing, both within and without, the city. Written by international bestselling author Ashok K. Banker, and illustrated by award-winning artist Sachin Nagar, this graphic novel adaptation of the Ramayana is like no other Ramayana you may have read or seen before.
Автор: Banker Ashok K. Название: Upon a Burning Throne ISBN: 0358299292 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780358299295 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Рейтинг: Цена: 1715.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: When this girl, whose father is the powerful demonlord Jarsun, is denied her claim by the interim leaders, Jarsun declares war, vowing to tear the Burnt Empire apart-leaving the young princes Adri and Shvate to rule a shattered realm embroiled in rebellion and chaos .
