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Living with Art Book Alone
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MODERNISM VSI: PB
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PHOTOGRAPHY: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCITON
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Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction: Keys to Good Communication
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She & Hers
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Stitching Stardom: The Designer Who Dressed Bollywood’s Villains, Stars, and Politicians | Includes personal reflections by Johny Lever, Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal, and others
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The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction
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The Medium is the Massage
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The Photographs of Chachaji: The Making of a Documentary Film
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The Villain Edit: A Novel
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THIS AMERICAN WOMAN: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir | The Inspiring Journey of Zarna, From Indian Streets to Stand-Up Comedy Stardom
0Original price was: ₹799.00.₹583.27Current price is: ₹583.27.Discover the incredible journey of Zarna in ‘THIS AMERICAN WOMAN: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir.’ From her unconventional childhood in India, where she was always ‘so American,’ to escaping an arranged marriage and finding her true self in Akron, Ohio, Zarna’s story is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. Explore her diverse experiences as a lawyer, mom, screenwriter, and Indian matchmaker before a chance encounter with stand-up comedy revealed her true calling. This inspiring memoir details her triumphant rise from the streets of Mumbai to comedy stardom, proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams. A powerful narrative of fighting for destiny and achieving the impossible.
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Typography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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