Dive into an epic desert adventure filled with intrigue, rebellion, and blossoming romance. In the treacherous sands of Chola, Princess Priya discovers a web of deceit as accusations fly between her kingdom, Mahil, and the nomadic Yodhas. Determined to bridge the divide and uncover the truth, Priya embarks on a perilous journey, venturing into Yodha territory disguised as a commoner. There, she encounters the brave warrior Veer, and together they face not only the dangers of the desert but also the manipulative schemes of a cunning enemy, the neighboring kingdom of Takshashila. Prepare for heart-pounding battles, intricate political maneuvers, and a love story that blossoms amidst the harsh desert landscape. As Priya and Veer fight to unite their kingdoms against a common foe, they grapple with the ghosts of the past and the uncertainties of the future. Will their newfound trust be enough to overcome the forces working in the shadows? Will peace finally prevail in the Chola desert? This captivating tale is perfect for readers who enjoy fantasy adventures with strong female leads, forbidden romance, and the exploration of cultural clashes. Explore themes of loyalty, deception, and the unwavering pursuit of truth, all set against the backdrop of a breathtaking desert world.

Dive into a heart-pounding desert adventure with "The Runaway Princess," a captivating tale of survival, self-discovery, and forbidden love. Princess Priya, yearning for freedom beyond the suffocating palace walls, escapes into the unforgiving desert disguised as a commoner. But danger lurks around every sand dune. When she encounters Arul, a mysterious mercenary with a hidden past, their paths collide. Together, they must navigate the harsh realities of desert life – scorching sun, dwindling water supplies, and the constant threat of the ruthless Sand Serpents. As they face perilous choices – a treacherous mountain pass or a deadly ambush – an unlikely bond blossoms between Priya and Arul. Priya, stripped of her royal title, discovers an inner strength she never knew she possessed. Arul, haunted by his past, finds solace in their shared struggles. But will their newfound connection survive the dangers that await them? This thrilling desert saga explores themes of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of adventure. With vivid descriptions that transport you to the heart of the desert, "The Runaway Princess" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Perfect for fans of desert adventures, fantasy with a touch of romance, and stories of self-discovery.

India today is a vibrant free-market democracy, a nation well on its way to overcoming decades of widespread poverty. The nation’s rise is one of the great international stories of the late twentieth century, and in India Unbound the acclaimed columnist Gurcharan Das offers a sweeping economic history of India from independence to the new millennium. Das shows how India’s policies after 1947 condemned the nation to a hobbled economy until 1991, when the government instituted sweeping reforms that paved the way for extraordinary growth. Das traces these developments and tells the stories of the major players from Nehru through today. As the former CEO of Proctor & Gamble India, Das offers a unique insider’s perspective and he deftly interweaves memoir with history, creating a book that is at once vigorously analytical and vividly written. Impassioned, erudite, and eminently readable, India Unbound is a must for anyone interested in the global economy and its future.

This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire’s far-reaching impact in the ancient world. In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ocean to trade with the rich kingdoms of ancient India. Along these routes, the Roman Empire traded bullion for valuable goods, including exotic African products, Arabian incense, and eastern spices. This book examines Roman commerce with Indian kingdoms from the Indus region to the Tamil lands. It investigates contacts between the Roman Empire and powerful African kingdoms, including the Nilotic regime that ruled Meroe and the rising Axumite Realm. Further chapters explore Roman dealings with the Arab kingdoms of southern Arabia, including the Saba-Himyarites and the Hadramaut Regime, which sent caravans along the incense trail to the ancient rock-carved city of Petra. The first book to bring these subjects together in a single comprehensive study, The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean reveals Rome’s impact on the ancient world and explains how international trade funded the legions that maintained imperial rule.

In 1803 in the colonial South American city of La Plata, Doña Martina Vilvado y Balverde presented herself to church and crown officials to denounce her husband of more than four years, Don Antonio Yta, as a “woman in disguise.” Forced to submit to a medical inspection that revealed a woman’s body, Don Antonio confessed to having been María Yta, but continued to assert his maleness and claimed to have a functional “member” that appeared, he said, when necessary. Passing to América is at once a historical biography and an in-depth examination of the sex/gender complex in an era before “gender” had been divorced from “sex.” The book presents readers with the original court docket, including Don Antonio’s extended confession, in which he tells his life story, and the equally extraordinary biographical sketch offered by Felipa Ybañez of her “son María,” both in English translation and the original Spanish. Thomas A. Abercrombie’s analysis not only grapples with how to understand the sex/gender system within the Spanish Atlantic empire at the turn of the nineteenth century but also explores what Antonio/María and contemporaries can teach us about the complexities of the relationship between sex and gender today. Passing to América brings to light a previously obscure case of gender transgression and puts Don Antonio’s life into its social and historical context in order to explore the meaning of “trans” identity in Spain and its American colonies. This accessible and intriguing study provides new insight into historical and contemporary gender construction that will interest students and scholars of gender studies and colonial Spanish literature and history. This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME (Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem)—a collaboration of the Association of American Universities, the Association of University Presses and the Association of Research Libraries—and the generous support of New York University. Learn more at the TOME website: openmonographs.org.

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, a living legend, yoga master and author of Merging with Siva, recognized the immense value of the Tirukural in 1949 as a young seeker in Sri Lanka. Decades later, he instructed two of his swamis to translate it from classical Tamil into American English, and had an renowned artist in South India illustrate the 108 chapters. Here is the fruit of those efforts, the gentle, profound world of Asian ethics and simple humanness. Yet, Weaver's Wisdom's universality makes it a book you can share with anyone. It contains fortune cookies you can snack on before sleep or at anytime. Its charming wit and common sense will uplift and inspire you and your whole family.