"What Is Man?", published by Mark Twain in 1906, is a dialogue between a Young Man and an Old Man regarding the nature of man. The title refers to Psalm 8:4, which begins "what is man, that you are mindful of him...". It involves ideas of determinism and free will, as well as of psychological egoism.

Selected Books on Cricket Part 1: Cricket/CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY by Horace G. Hutchinson and RAVI CHATURVEDI: This selection of books on cricket offers diverse perspectives on the sport. "Cricket" by Horace G. Hutchinson provides an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the game, covering its history, rules, techniques, and tactics. It may also delve into the development of cricket as a popular sport and its significance in different cultures. On the other hand, "CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY" by Ravi Chaturvedi explores the intriguing connection between cricket and Indian mythology, likely uncovering references, stories, or symbolism related to cricket in ancient Indian texts and folklore. Both books contribute unique insights into the world of cricket, appealing to cricket enthusiasts and scholars interested in its global and cultural dimensions. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Books on Cricket Part 1: Cricket/CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY": 1. Comprehensive Guide to Cricket: "Cricket" offers a thorough overview of the sport, catering to players, fans, and anyone curious about the intricacies of cricket. 2. Exploring Cricket's Cultural Roots: "CRICKET IN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY" investigates the connections between cricket and Indian mythology, potentially uncovering fascinating aspects of the sport's cultural significance. 3. Multiple Perspectives: The combination of these books provides a well-rounded understanding of cricket, blending practical knowledge with cultural and historical insights. Horace G. Hutchinson was a British golf and cricket player, as well as a prolific author. He was known for his expertise in both sports and his contributions to sports literature. As for Ravi Chaturvedi, there is limited information available in the context of this book. However, it is likely that he is a cricket enthusiast, scholar, or writer with a particular interest in exploring the connections between cricket and Indian mythology. Both authors' works contribute to the rich body of literature surrounding cricket and its cultural dimensions.

Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians goes deep into every Indian cricket tour since 1886—taking the reader backstage to when India played its first test in 1932, and bringing the story forward to the more contemporary IPL—to provide a complex and nuanced understanding of the evolution and maturity of the game. Equally, it comes with material that has have never entered the public domain so far—going behind the scenes of cases like Monkeygate, the suspension of Lalit Modi, spot-fixing, and the phase of judicial intervention. It carries not just reportage and analysis, but also player reminiscences, personal interviews, photographs and letters never known or discussed so far in Indian sporting discourse. Weaving together such material, Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians unflinchingly confronts questions that demand answering, among them: Has internal bickering impacted the on field performance of the Indian cricket team? Did some of our icons fail the country and the sport by trying to conceal important facts during the spot-fixing investigation? And does it matter to the ordinary fan who heads the BCCI as long as there is transparency and accountability in the system? In the end, in telling the story of the role of cricket in colonial and post-colonial Indian life, and the inter-relationship between those who patronize, promote, play and view the sport. Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians unravels the story of a nation now considered the financial nerve centre of world cricket.

Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life of the major Test-playing countries. Exploring the culture, politics, governance and economics of cricket in the twenty-first century, this book dispels the age-old idea of a gentle game played on England's village greens. This is an original political and historical study of the game's development in a range of countries and covers: * cricket in the new Commonwealth: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Caribbean and India * the cricket cultures of Australia, New Zealand and post-apartheid South Africa * cricket in England since the 1950s. This new book is ideal for students of sport, politics, history and postcolonialism as it provides stimulating and comprehensive discussions of the major issues including race, migration, gobalization, neoliberal economics, the media, religion and sectarianism.

The extraordinary story of the first 'All India' national cricket tour of Great Britain and Ireland - and how the idea of India as a nation took shape on the cricket pitch.

Hindu gods Brahma (the creator) and Shiva (the destroyer) are just two Indian deities characterized by action, adventure, and drama. Hinduism has inspired some of the greatest epics ever recorded, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. This book describes the mythology of one of the world's oldest cultures and positions these stories in their historical context.

In this award-winning novel, Tharoor has masterfully recast the two-thousand-year-old epic, The Mahabharata, with fictional but highly recognizable events and characters from twentieth-century Indian politics. Nothing is sacred in this deliciously irreverent, witty, and deeply intelligent retelling of modern Indian history and the ancient Indian epic The Mahabharata. Alternately outrageous and instructive, hilarious and moving, it is a dazzling tapestry of prose and verse that satirically, but also poignantly, chronicles the struggle for Indian freedom and independence.