Shashi Tharoor

What is your name, from where, of which caste, what job, how old? One who is free from such questions, his alone is beatitude. In the verdant countryside of south-west India, at the turn of the last century, lived the great poet-seer Narayana Guru. His message was very 'Man is of one caste, one religion and one God / Of one same womb, one same form...

Explore a world of unique and unforgettable tales with Swimmer Among the Stars Stories. From an interview with the last speaker of a language to a fabled cook who flavours food with precious stones, each story in this collection is a captivating journey. Don't miss the chance to experience these imaginative and thought-provoking narratives.

A brilliant work of fiction, exploring different aspects of modern existence in seven beautifully integrated parts. From the fading memory of a lost love to the erasure of "enemies" of communism from historical records, this novel is rich in stories, characters, and imaginative range. Written by a genius author who was once forbidden to publish in his home country, this new translation brings unmatched fidelity to his original work.

Set in the quirky world of Lord Emsworth, Heavy Weather promises a hilarious and chaotic ride full of scheming and conniving. Brace yourself for the arrival of Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe, who has set his sights on nothing less than the prized pig, while the Empress and Lord Emsworth struggle to keep up with the mayhem. Get ready for a whirlwind of amusement that will leave you laughing out loud.

"Muchos años después, frente al pelotón de fusilamiento, el coronel Aureliano Buendía había de recordar aquella tarde remota en que su padre lo llevó a conocer el hielo". Con estas palabras empieza una novela ya legendaria en los anales de la literatura universal, una de las aventuras literarias más fascinantes de nuestro siglo. Millones de ejemplares de Cien años de Soledad leídos en todas las lenguas y el premio Nobel de Literatura coronando una obra que se había abierto paso "boca a boca". La Real Academia Española y la Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española presentan Cien años de soledad, una edición popular conmemorativa cuyo texto ha revisado el propio Gabriel García Márquez. A pesar del esmero con que el propio escritor corrigió las pruebas de la primera edición (Sudamericana, 1967), se deslizaron en ella indeseadas erratas y expresiones dudosas que editores sucesivos han tratado de resolver con mejor o peor fortuna. Un estudio comparativo detallado de cada caso ha permitido ahora presentar una propuesta razonada al propio autor, que ha querido revisar las pruebas de imprenta completas, enriqueciendo así esta edición con su trabajo de depuración y fijación del texto.

Exploring the beauty and history of India, this book offers insight into the nation's freedom movement and the life of its first Prime Minister. Written by a beloved figure in Indian politics and literature, readers will gain a deeper connection to India and its people.