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Reference Works
on Nepal, Tibet, the Himalayas and India
from Pilgrims Publishing, Varanasi,
India and Pilgrims Book House, Kathmandu, Nepal.
*** Bibliographies ***
Bibliography of High Asia for the Study of Tibetan and
Himalayan Civilizations
by Eric Fabry
This impressive bibliography presents all the works on Upper
Asia that may be considered pertinent to the study of Tibetan
and Himalayan civilizations. It includes a description of over
14,000 different works. The listing is classified by subject.
Hardback. 1232 pages.
Weight: 4250 g (148.8 oz).
Item No: 8177695455.
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Studies on Hindi: A Comprehensive Bibliography
by Vimlesh Kanti Verma
Hindi is the lingua franca of multilingual India and has
the Government's patronage for its promotion and propagation.
This has made Hindi the most widely spoken and the most powerful
language of India. It has acquired multiple status in the country
- the official language of the Union and official language of
eleven States and Union Territories. It is a majority language
of the country and also the language of the VIII Schedule of
the Indian Constitution. Hindi is considered to be a key language
in understanding India - her people and culture.
This detailed bibliography gives access to books and other information
that explore the history and current situation of the Hindi language.
Paperback. 462 pages.
Weight: 780 g (27.3 oz).
Item No: 8177696270.
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*** Dictionaries - Hinduism ***
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology
and Religion, Geography, History and Literature
by John Dowson
This dictionary is a very useful reference work on Hindu mythology
and religion. Arranged alphabetically, it has a vast array of
entries on gods, goddesses and mythological personages and on
religious concepts, key events, episodes, legends, literary works
and geographical locations to do with Hinduism.
Originally published in 1894, and never out of print since then,
this work remains one of the most comprehensive guides to the
subject, meeting the needs of both scholars and lay readers.
Paperback. 430 pages. Sanskrit index; general index.
Weight: 360 g (12.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-075-2.
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*** Dictionaries - Nepali ***
Dictionnaire français-nepali
by Evelyn Chazot & Sona Pant
A French-Nepali dictionary for the French-speaking traveller
in Nepal or student of Nepali. A lengthy introduction to the
history and unique features of the Nepali language and system
of writing is included, as are appendices on Nepali numbers,
units of measure, calendar, signs of the zodiac and the kinship
system. Handy pocket size.
Paperback. 241 pages.
Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz).
Item No: N000005892.
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Dizionario italiano-nepalese
by A Lovatti & P Gondoni
This is the first pocket-sized Italian-Nepali dictionary ever
published and the only Italian-Nepali dictionary in print. This
work is principally aimed at the Italian visitor to Nepal. After
a brief introduction to Nepali grammar, the reader is taken through
"situational vocabularies" (words and phrases on 49
different subject areas from greetings to food and drink and
accommodation, from trekking to magic and religion). Fascinating
cultural background is given. An alphabetical Italian-Nepali
wordlist completes the work.
Paperback. 100 pages. B&W illustrations.
Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz).
Item No: N000005890.
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Sano Sabda Sansar: Nepali/Romanised Nepali/English; English/Romanised
Nepali/Nepali
by Krishna Bhakta Pradhan & Grace M Terrell
A handy, pocket-sized Nepali/English English/Nepali dictionary
and, in addition, a synonym finder for both English and Nepali
words. It is most useful for Nepali students. Each Nepali word
is given its devanagari and its romanised forms. A short introduction
is included on the Nepali language, pronunciation, usage, alphabet,
numbers, months, seasons and signs of the zodiac.
Paperback. 143 pages.
Weight: 80 g (2.8 oz).
Item No: N000020136.
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A Small World of Words: English/Romanised Nepali/Nepali; Romanised
Nepali/Nepali/English
by Krishna Bhakta Pradhan & Grace M Terrell
A handy, pocket-sized English/Nepali Nepali/English dictionary
and, in addition, a synonym finder for both English and Nepali
words. It is most useful for the traveller in Nepal and the student
of Nepali. Each Nepali word is given its devanagari and its romanised
forms. A short introduction is included on the Nepali language,
pronunciation, usage, alphabet, numbers, months, seasons and
signs of the zodiac.
Paperback. 287 pages.
Weight: 95 g (3.3 oz).
Item No: N000005893.
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Wörterbuch Deutsch - Nepali (German / Romanised Nepali
/ Nepali)
by Georgia Friedrich
This is the first German-Nepali dictionary. Designed for practical
use, it contains 2,400 words in Nepali script (devanagari) and
Roman script , as well as a short grammatical introduction, useful
sentences and phrases, and special word lists, which will make
communication easier in everyday situations. Published in a handy
pocket-sized format, this book highly is recommended for German-speakers
visiting Nepal and the HImalaya region, including Darjeeling,
Sikkim and Bhutan.
Paperback. 344 pages.
Weight: 180 g (6.3 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-045-6.
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*** Dictionaries - Newari ***
A Concise Dictionary Newar-English
by S Iswaranand
A colloquial Newari dictionary for those interested in the
common speech of the Kathmandu Valley. A brilliant lexical work
featuring Roman transliterations for easy reading. Over 8,500
entries.
Paperback. 289 pages.
Weight: 520 g (18.2 oz).
Item No: N000005209.
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A Dictionary of the Classical Newari
by Hans Jorgensen
This Newari-English dictionary is the standard work on the
classical form of this language of the Kathmandu Valley - that
is, the language of Newari manuscripts of the 14th to the 19th
centuries. It is very helpful for those wishing to study written
Newari, translate the numerous Newari versions and commentaries
of Sanskrit works or utilise the Newari language for a study
of Tibetan-Burmese comparative philology. Every entry is cross
referenced to citations from Newari manuscripts illustrating
word and phrase usage, and etymological details are given.
Recommended by: John Whelpton, Nepal (Clio Press)
Paperback. 178 pages.
Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz).
Item No: 8120604660.
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*** Dictionaries - Sanskrit ***
A New Tri-Lingual Dictionary
by Govindagopal Mukhopadhaya
This learner's dictionary translates Sanskrit words into both
Bengali and English. Based on the standard Sanskrit dictionaries
of Monier-Williams and Apte, this dictionary will prove most
useful to students of both Bengali- and English-speaking backgrounds
in India and abroad. Clearly printed book with a stitched binding
for better durability.
Paperback. 454 pages.
Weight: 420 g (14.7 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-066-4.
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Amarasara: being a Sanskrit-English and English-Sanskrit
Pocket Dictionary
by Mahadev Shivram Gole
The Amarasara is a Sanskrit-English English-Sanskrit
dictionary ideal for students learning Sanskrit. Abridged from
the Amarakosha, the most famous Sanskrit dictionary written
and published in India itself, the Amarasara helps the
learner by furnishing numerous "slokas" (lines of Sanskrit
poetry) which show each of the Sanskrit words being used in context.
The alphabetically-arranged lists of words are supplemented by
many lists of words arranged by subject. Handy pocket format.
Clearly printed for ease of consultation.
Recommended by: Alois Payer,German Indologist <http://www.payer.de/exegese/exeg04.htm>
Paperback. 175 pages.
Weight: 330 g (11.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7624-040-0.
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*** Dictionaries - Tibetan ***
Tibetan-English Dictionary (Compact Edition)
by Sarat Chandra Das
This Tibetan-English dictionary is a standard reference work
on the subject. It includes examples drawn from Tibetan literary
texts and Sanskrit synonyms. This is a compact edition for easier
handling.
Paperback. 1353 pages.
Weight: 810 g (28.4 oz).
Item No: 81-7303-009-X.
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*** Journals ***
Indian Journal of Nepalese Studies - Vol. IX. January -
June 1999
The Indian Journal of Nepalese Studies is a bi-annual
journal compiled by the Centre for the Study of Nepal, Faculty
of Social Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
The Journal presents various research papers, Ph D extracts and
book reviews contributed by eminent scholars specialising in
South Asia and Nepal in particular.
The contents of this issue (Vol. IX. January - June 1999) are
as follows:
1. India and Nepal: Some Focus on Trade, Aid and Foreign Investment.
(Y P Pant)
2. The Politics of Ethnic Conflict and Nation Building in South
Asia: Issues and Irritants (H N Agarwal & Amitabh Agarwal)
3. China's Role in Indo-Nepal Relations (M D Dharamdasani)
4. Changing Pattern of Nepal's Foreign Trade (Shoor Bee Paudyal)
5. Indo-Nepalese Environmental Interdependence in the Context
Forest Management (S B Singh)
6. Family Structure, House Types and Economic Status of the Tharus:
A Study of the Gulariya Area, Bardiya, in Nepal Tarai (Damodar
Gyawali & M B Singh)
7. Formation of SAPTA: An effort towards the Development of Trade
and Industries in the Region (Chandra Lal Shrestha)
8. Tourism in Nepal -- Trends of Tourist Inflow, Impact and Prospects
(Dr [Mrs] Prabha Shastri Ranade)
9. Economic Infrastructure: The sine qua non for the South Asian
Development (A K Mishra)
10. The Trade Problems of Land-Locked Developing Countries with
Special Reference to Nepal (Manjushri Gupta)
Paperback. 110 pages. Tables.
Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz).
Item No: N000023251.
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