Book Reviews

Author: Hugh and Colleen Gantzer
Publisher: Niyogi Books, New Delhi
(Pp 208, ISBN 978-93-81523-10-0, Rs 595)

What comes to your mind when you think of western India: Bollywood, business, Goa beaches…? Well, western India is not just his, it has much more to offer. Hugh and Collen Gantzer discovered an intriguing world in the west: a crater lake dug by a thing from outer space; hill-station where no cars are allowed; deep wells that are beautifully sculpted water pavilions; the only wilderness in the world where rare Asian lion roams free; a sacred city where time is worshipped…and so on. These places are not much publicised and are virtually hidden from the world. But, they are worth visting.
Discover the unknown western India through this book, which has some lovely mesmerizing pictures to showcase these aspects. Truly a collector’s edition!
- Varsha



Author: Dr. Greg Fors
Publisher: New Age Books, New Delhi
(Pp 390, ISBN 978-81-7822-356-8, Rs 695)

Backaches, headaches, shoulder pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia…let’s make all this a thing of the past! In this comprehensive approach to healing from the inside out, Dr Fors dispels common misconceptions about conventional and alternative therapies and explains how the person must be treated – body, mind and spirit. He prescribes a triangle of healing, with practical, physical, nutritional and spiritual solutions. This science-based approach includes sound dietary recommendations, use of supplements, suggestions for healthy living, and proper detoxification strategies. Besides, there is a section on self-administered therapy for myofascial trigger points, with diagrams and instructions relating to specific pain conditions. So, take charge of your health and get freedom from your pains!
- Vasu V



One of the leading publishers in India, Niyogi Books recently published a collection of non-fiction, poems and plays authored by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore under the umbrella ‘Words of the Master.’ The collection comprises of twelve titles of different genres including Fire Flies, Malini, Nationalism, The Crown, The Fugitive, The Crescent Moon, Religion of Man, The King of the Dark Chamber, Red Oleanders, Sacrifice, Gitanjali, and Fruit Gathering. The collection of all twelve titles have 1,075 pages in total and have a consolidated price of Rs 1,259. The books are offered together in a beautiful black box made of cloth covered hardboard case. It is a collectible for all those who love Indian literature.
- Shailendra



Publisher: Rajpal & Sons, Delhi
(Pp 197, ISBN 978-81-7028-891-6, Rs 150)

A woman head of the state is still a rarity as borne out by the fact that in the last sixty years, in the one hundred and ninety-five countries of the world, there have been less than a hundred women who have reached the position of president or prime minister.
An interesting book featuring profiles of women presidents and prime ministers of the world, Women in Power showcases profiles of Golda Meir to Margaret Thatcher to Indira Gandhi to Kemla Persd Bissessar. All these women have proved that women are as good, if not better than, men and gender is no bar when it comes to matters of politics and governance.
Seen against this backdrop, every woman who had served as the prime minister or president of the country represents the triumph of the human spirit and serves as an inspiration for all humankind. Truly a tribute to the women in power!
- Varsha



Author: SK Ghai
Publisher: Institute of Book Publishing
(Pp 172, ISBN 978-81-207-7174-1, Rs 300)

Indian publishing industry is unique in itself – publishing in as many as 24 languages, resulting an immense growth in regional as well as English language publishing. But, there is a need to share information and ideas amongst the publishing industry. Face to Face with Indian Publishing Professionals is a compilation of inspiring interviews with 27 Indian publishing professionals, published in an ejournal – Publishing Today, which serves as a forum for publishing professionals to share information and exchange views.
There are interviews of industry veterans like AS Chowdhary, Arvind Kumar, Asoke Ghosh, Geeta Dharmarajan, Ritu Menon Padma shri, Sukumar Das and Tekkatte Narayan Shanbhag, to name a few. It’s truly a collector’s edition!
- Varsha Verma