Most Popular Books by Shahrukh Husain

A collection of stories pertaining to ancient Rome.

This is a delightful and enticing collection of erotic myths and tales from cultures around the world. Through subtle reworking, these tales give expressions but remain faithful to the original texts. From the rapturous sexual awakening of Inanna and the bitter-sweet passion of Krishna and Radha, to Hera''s betrayal of Zeus, these sexual encounters range from the holy and passionate, to the forbidden and humorous.

A diverse collection of "delicious and dangerous tales"

Explore les cultes que les différentes civilisations ont rendus à cette mère universelle depuis le paléolithique jusqu''à nos jours. Mythes, symboles et pratiques religieuses sont étudiés dans le détail, ainsi que les phénomènes récents comme le féminisme ou la réhabilitation de Gaïa.

In korte hoofdstukken en met veel kleurenillustraties wordt verteld over de plaats van de islam in Mekka. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Shahrukh Husain reúne, nesta antologia, contos e lendas eróticas pertencentes às mais variadas culturas e tradições. Estes contos surgem com nova narrativa, embora mantendo-se fiéis aos textos originais. Do despertar sexual de Inanna à paixão doce-amarga de Krishna e Radha, do ardil utilizado por Hera para reconquistar, em seu casamento atormentado, o ardor de Zeus, à paixão adúltera de Lancelot e Guenevere, esta coletânea de encontros sexuais abrange os diversos aspectos do erotismo, do amor sagrado e apaixonado, à paixão terrena e bem- humorada.

"This beautiful series brings together ancient tales that have been captivating listeners for hundreds of years. The stories are simply told for a young audience but retain the flavour of the original myths. Illustrations were specially commissioned to capture significant artistic motifs of the culture in which the stories originated. Coloured panels throughout the text highlight background information about the characters, settings and Historical context"--series summary from a record for the original English edition.

A collection of myths and traditional tales from ancient civilizations of the Hindus and other peoples in or originating in India.

This beautiful series brings together ancient tales that have been captivating listeners for hundreds of years. The stories are simply told for a young audience but retain the flavour of the original myths. Illustrations were specially commissioned to capture significant artistic motifs of the culture in which the stories originated. Coloured panels throughout the text highlight background information about the characters, settings and Historical context.

Rijk in kleur geïllustreerd overzicht van de historie en de betekenis van de godin in verschillende culturen en gezien vanuit diverse standpunten.

"This beautiful series brings together ancient tales that have been captivating listeners for hundreds of years. The stories are simply told for a young audience but retain the flavour of the original myths. Illustrations were specially commissioned to capture significant artistic motifs of the culture in which the stories originated. Coloured panels throughout the text highlight background information about the characters, settings and Historical context"-- from record for English edition.

This beautiful series brings together ancient tales that have been captivating listeners for hundreds of years. The stories are simply told for a young audience but retain the flavour of the original myths. Illustrations were specially commissioned to capture significant artistic motifs of the culture in which the stories originated. Coloured panels throughout the text highlight background information about the characters, settings and Historical context.