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1) Gandhi
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Jad Adams traces the course of Gandhi's multi-faceted life and the development of his religious, political, and social thinking over seven tumultuous decades: from his comfortable upbringing in a princely state in Gujarat; his early civil rights campaigns; his leadership through civil disobedience in the 1920s and 1930s that made him a world icon; and finally to his assassination by a Hindu extremist in 1948, only months after the birth of an independent...
2) Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi was the celebrated leader of the Indian independence movement, and an inspiration for many similar movements around the world. Gandhi began his push for nonviolent civil disobedience as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa, eventually bringing the practice to India where he led the Indian National Congress. He is referred to as the Father of the Nation, and remains a symbol of freedom and nonviolence to this day.
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My first acquaintance with the Gita began in 1888-89 with the verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold known as the Song Celestial. On reading it, I felt a keen desire to read a Gujarati translation. And I read as many translations as I could lay hold of. But all such reading can give me no passport for presenting my own translation. Then again my knowledge of Sanskrit is limited, my knowledge of Gujarati too is in no way scholarly. How could I then...
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Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he accomplished in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that assists in improving vocabulary.
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This anthology of Gandhi's writings offers a revealing look at his life and philosophy, focusing on subjects of enduring interest - rather than day-to-day political matters - and the development of the philosophy of Satyagraha - defense of and by the truth. This collection also features significant excerpts from the Mahatma's speeches, correspondence, and diaries.
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A sloka-by-sloka interpretation of one of the world's most enduring and influential spiritual texts of the twentieth century. Among the various interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita, the one by Mahatma Gandhi holds a unique position. Unlike other interpretations, Gandhi's commentary is direct and to the point, not offering an opinion on the meaning of the text, but fleshing out the message, often relating it to his own extraordinary experiences.
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of social activist Mahatma Gandhi in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
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Assembled with skill and sensitivity, this selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to the family, education, culture, Indian problems, and Gandhi's most original concept, satyagraha - group nonviolent direct action.
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# Ahimsa is the highest ideal. It is meant for the brave, never for the cowardly.
# Eating...
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Recalling his friendship and conversations with the late Indian leader, William Shirer presents a portrait of Gandhi that spotlights his frailties as well as his accomplishments.
As a young foreign correspondent, William Shirer reported briefly on Gandhi-but the year was 1931, when India's struggle for independence peaked and Gandhi scored perhaps his greatest political success. The year before, he had led a 200-mile march to the sea to pick up...
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Assembled with skill and sensitivity by social activist Homer A. Jack, this selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to the family, education, culture, Indian problems, and Gandhi's most original concept, satyagraha - group nonviolent direct action.
11) Gandhi's Sorrow
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At a children's orphanage violence erupts!
In the front of the great Mahatma Gandhi and Lady Marmalade a murder takes place at a peaceful rally.
But nobody saw anything. From the slums of Calcutta, the Salt March and Britain's House of Lords, the suspects looms large and the motives are many.
Why would violence tug at the corners of the greatest man of peace? This intriguing cozy mystery spans the globe and international relations.
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12) Indira Gandhi
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Indira Gandhi remains the only female that ever served as Prime Minister of India. She was considered a hero by her supporters and used her power and influence to direct the course of major political events and spearheaded social change on an international scale. This humanitarian leader introduced programs that helped to make India self-sufficient in food grains and provided refuge for ten million Pakistani civilians who fled their country. This...
13) Mahatma Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Gandhi (1869-1948) became one of the most respected political and spiritual leaders of the 1900s. He lived a spiritual and simple...
14) Mahatma Gandhi
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A civil rights leader, Mahatma Gandhi opposed apartheid and helped India gain independence. His peaceful protests inspired many other great leaders. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into his story. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
15) Mohandas Gandhi
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Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he accomplished in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that assists in improving vocabulary.
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Godse approached Gandhi on January 30, 1948 during the evening prayer at 5:15 pm. When Godse bowed, one of the girls flanking and supporting Gandhi, said to Godse, "Brother, Bapu is already late" and tried to put him off, but he pushed her aside and shot Gandhi in the chest three times at point-blank range with a semi-automatic pistol. Gandhi was taken to Birla-House, where he later died. This is the autobiography of Gandhi's killer. Book contains...
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Mohandas K. Gandhi, mejor conocido como Mahatma (Magnánimo) Gandhi, fue un líder de paz que inspiró al mundo. En su filosofía hay un propósito claro: incentivar a la humanidad a confiar en sí misma, convenciéndonos de que somos capaces de generar cambios positivos en la sociedad y lograr un mayor desarrollo moral. Gandhi es uno de esos hombres que quedarán marcados para siempre en la historia de la humanidad. Tanto por la sencillez de su corazón...
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The revival of interest in Gandhi's studies in recent years is phenomenon. This revival centers on Gandhi's life and his thoughts, which is not only unique in the history but also useful for the generations to come. This book takes a critical stand on the contemporary debate, which wants to see Gandhi as postmodern. To contest those for whom Gandhi is a postmodern thinker has been main problem of the work. To resolve the problem has not been very...
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En la Hostería Picasso, local histórico de la riviera de Liguria, la vida ha transcurrido lenta por generaciones. Cuando el hijo del dueño se casa, las cosas cambian. El futuro surgirá entre el absurdo de ciertas experiencias soñadas, el sabor tranquilizador de las anchoas rellenas y con la ayuda de un amigo sincero y aficionado a la focaccia: el único que sabrá por qué las personas, invitadas a un funeral donde falta el muerto, no se quejan...
20) Gandhi: A Life
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The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History's Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together.
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