Two contradictory terms—Preservation and Revolution—captured the mental state of Burmese leadership in the 20th century. The choice of which values and customs should be preserved and which discarded has had no clear consensus; yet this has been the heart of the ideological struggle among the leaders of Burma, now Myanmar. Providing deep insights into the Burmese socialist nationalist movement, this book explains the philosophy of political revolution sanctioned by Ne Win. It draws upon a body of treatises written by socialist revolutionaries that explain and justify rebellion and insurgencies against the government. Finally, it offers commentaries on Burmese political thought to demonstrate how contemporary Burmese political concepts are rooted in Pali antecedents from medieval dynasties.

According to folktales, Tenali Rama was a court-jester of King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Empire. He was a witty and intelligent fellow who used his wits to solve peculiar problems and help people out of their miseries. “Tales of Tenali Rama” is a series of 10 books that compiles timeless stories of Tenali Rama and presents them in an entertaining and delightful manner. Each story bears testimony to his sharp mind, quick wit, ingenuity and wisdom. The stories are illustrated with brilliant pictures that complement the text and take the stories further.

Every country has its own enduring stories. Heroes and heroines leave behind a legacy in folklore. This collection comprises memorable folk tales from Asia that touch on the mystical, the comic and tragic, and the weird and wonderful. Readers of different ages will be deeply moved or entertained by them.