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The Jewel in the Crown

by Paul Scott ...

Series Book 1 - The Raj Quartet
The first novel in the epic quartet about the last days of British rule in India, "as much a story of romantic love as it is of crime . . . an artful triumph" ( The New Yorker).The Jewel in the Crown is the first of Paul Scott's renowned historical novels that "limn the Anglo-Indian world with its lovers, friends, family servants, soldiers, businessmen, murderers and suicides—all involved in one ... Read more

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The first novel in the epic quartet about the last days of British rule in India, "as much a story of romantic love as it is of crime . . . an artful triumph" ( The New Yorker).The Jewel in the Crown is the first of Paul Scott's renowned historical novels that "limn the Anglo-Indian world with its lovers, friends, family servants, soldiers, businessmen, murderers and suicides—all involved in one
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The Birds of Paradise

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by Paul Scott ...

From the author of The Raj Quartet, a coming-of-age tale about a boy and his childhood friendships with a British diplomat's daughter and the son of a Raj.The Birds of Paradise is set in India when the British Raj still seemed a paradise, but a paradise that boy comes to recognize as already lost. As Scott weaves together themes of political and personal history, he makes us feel how the ... Read more

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From the author of The Raj Quartet, a coming-of-age tale about a boy and his childhood friendships with a British diplomat's daughter and the son of a Raj.The Birds of Paradise is set in India when the British Raj still seemed a paradise, but a paradise that boy comes to recognize as already lost. As Scott weaves together themes of political and personal history, he makes us feel how the
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The The Chinese Love Pavilion

A Novel

by Paul Scott ...

Paul Scott is most famous for his much-beloved tetralogy The Raj Quartet, an epic that chronicles the end of the British rule in India with a cast of vividly and memorably drawn characters. Inspired by Scott's own time spent in India and Malaya during World War II, this two powerful novel provides valuable insight into how foreign lands changed the British who worked and fought in them, hated and ... Read more

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Paul Scott is most famous for his much-beloved tetralogy The Raj Quartet, an epic that chronicles the end of the British rule in India with a cast of vividly and memorably drawn characters. Inspired by Scott's own time spent in India and Malaya during World War II, this two powerful novel provides valuable insight into how foreign lands changed the British who worked and fought in them, hated and
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Six Days in Marapore

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by Paul Scott ...

In this swiftly paced and lyrical novel about British expatriates at the time of Indian independence, Paul Scott grapples with the themes of race, possession, and history that dominate all four novels of his masterpiece, The Raj Quartet, especially The Jewel in the Crown. As always, Scott fills his book with vivid characters: the seductive, bigoted war widow; the sophisticated, wily Hindu ... Read more

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In this swiftly paced and lyrical novel about British expatriates at the time of Indian independence, Paul Scott grapples with the themes of race, possession, and history that dominate all four novels of his masterpiece, The Raj Quartet, especially The Jewel in the Crown. As always, Scott fills his book with vivid characters: the seductive, bigoted war widow; the sophisticated, wily Hindu
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Staying On

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by Paul Scott ...

The Booker Prize winner. "[One of] the top 10 books about the British in India . . . the book is a joy and makes an elegiac farewell to the Raj." —Ferdinand Mount, The GuardianIn this sequel to The Raj Quartet, Colonel Tusker and Lucy Smalley stay on in the hills of Pankot after Indian independence deprives them of their colonial status. Finally fed up with accommodating her husband, Lucy claims ... Read more

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The Booker Prize winner. "[One of] the top 10 books about the British in India . . . the book is a joy and makes an elegiac farewell to the Raj." —Ferdinand Mount, The GuardianIn this sequel to The Raj Quartet, Colonel Tusker and Lucy Smalley stay on in the hills of Pankot after Indian independence deprives them of their colonial status. Finally fed up with accommodating her husband, Lucy claims
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Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog

by John Paul Scott, John L. Fuller ...

The classic study of canine behavior: "A major authoritative work…Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding."— Times Literary SupplementBased on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever compiled, written by geneticist and comparative psychologist John Paul Scott, ... Read more

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The classic study of canine behavior: "A major authoritative work…Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding."— Times Literary SupplementBased on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever compiled, written by geneticist and comparative psychologist John Paul Scott,
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Ultimate Catholic Trivia

1001 Fun and Fascinating Facts

by Scott Paul Frush ...

Ultimate Catholic Trivia reveals 1001 fun facts and tantalizing trivia that are sure to entertain, educate, and surprise. Along with little known trivia that will bring history to life, this one-of-a-kind extravaganza of curiosities on all things Catholic will prove fascinating for Catholics and a lively feast for trivia buffs of all backgrounds! The primary categories of trivia include: - Jesus ... Read more

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Ultimate Catholic Trivia reveals 1001 fun facts and tantalizing trivia that are sure to entertain, educate, and surprise. Along with little known trivia that will bring history to life, this one-of-a-kind extravaganza of curiosities on all things Catholic will prove fascinating for Catholics and a lively feast for trivia buffs of all backgrounds! The primary categories of trivia include: - Jesus
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A Division of Spoils

by Paul Scott ...

Series Book 4 - The Raj Quartet
The conclusion of the "majestic" quartet about the waning days of the British empire in India, "a commanding achievement" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).After exploiting India's divisions for years, the British are departing in such haste that no one is prepared for the Hindu-Muslim riots of 1947. The twilight of the raj turns bloody. Against the backdrop of the violent partition of India and ... Read more

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The conclusion of the "majestic" quartet about the waning days of the British empire in India, "a commanding achievement" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).After exploiting India's divisions for years, the British are departing in such haste that no one is prepared for the Hindu-Muslim riots of 1947. The twilight of the raj turns bloody. Against the backdrop of the violent partition of India and
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The Towers of Silence

by Paul Scott ...

Series Book 3 - The Raj Quartet
Third in the epic quartet about the end of the Raj: "Scott throws us into India, wretched and beautiful . . . His contribution to literature is permanent." — The New York Times Book ReviewIndia, 1943: In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel façade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. A retired missionary, Barbara ... Read more

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Third in the epic quartet about the end of the Raj: "Scott throws us into India, wretched and beautiful . . . His contribution to literature is permanent." — The New York Times Book ReviewIndia, 1943: In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel façade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. A retired missionary, Barbara
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The Day of the Scorpion

by Paul Scott ...

Series Book 2 - The Raj Quartet
Second in the epic quartet capturing life at the end of British rule in India, "an achievement of unusual dimensions and power" ( The Observer (UK)).In The Day of the Scorpion, Scott draws us deeper in to his epic of India at the close of World War II. With force and subtlety, he recreates both private ambition and perversity, and the politics of an entire subcontinent at a turning point in ... Read more

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Second in the epic quartet capturing life at the end of British rule in India, "an achievement of unusual dimensions and power" ( The Observer (UK)).In The Day of the Scorpion, Scott draws us deeper in to his epic of India at the close of World War II. With force and subtlety, he recreates both private ambition and perversity, and the politics of an entire subcontinent at a turning point in
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Highlights of English Cathedrals

Discover the architecture, beauty and inspiration of British Cathedrals

by Paul Scott ...

In 1986 I ﬁrst toured Britain and was attracted to the British Cathedrals. Over the years this attraction has grown to a deep fascination. These days I have come to enjoy photography and also the creation of websites, so a project to photograph and create websites of all the English Cathedrals was inevitable. This body of work has led me to create a book format for people to enjoy.I have tried to ... Read more

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In 1986 I ﬁrst toured Britain and was attracted to the British Cathedrals. Over the years this attraction has grown to a deep fascination. These days I have come to enjoy photography and also the creation of websites, so a project to photograph and create websites of all the English Cathedrals was inevitable. This body of work has led me to create a book format for people to enjoy.I have tried to
... Read more
Highlights of Australasian Cathedrals

Discover the architecture, beauty and inspiration of Australasian Cathedrals

by Paul Scott ...

After the enthusiastic reactions to my book 'Highlights of English Cathedrals', I have decided to publish a companion volume on the cathedrals of Australia and New Zealand.As before, this book uses photos from my websites in which I have tried to capture something of the inspiration and beauty of each cathedral. The idea is that on each site we might walk together around the cathedral, and then go ... Read more

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After the enthusiastic reactions to my book 'Highlights of English Cathedrals', I have decided to publish a companion volume on the cathedrals of Australia and New Zealand.As before, this book uses photos from my websites in which I have tried to capture something of the inspiration and beauty of each cathedral. The idea is that on each site we might walk together around the cathedral, and then go
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