Francisco Luis Gomes was overpowered by the cry of Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot, for liberty, equality, and fraternity. He envisaged making his beloved Goa, through education and the Catholic religion, a land economically prosperous, and thus shape the destiny of the Luso-Indian in all walks of life. This book is the most comprehensive compilation of writings of a 19th century Goan Parliamentarian and prominent intellectual, translated into English. Includes the full-text translation of his novel Os Brahamanes. Author Correia earlier penned Goa Through The Mists of History (10,000 BCE to 1958 CE) and Portuguese India: Mumbai - Chaul - Vasai 1498-1739. Gomes was vociferously opposed to all forms of tyranny and exploitation of people and his forceful arguments in Parliament astounded his admirers and opponents alike and came to be called The Prince of Goan Thought, a symbol of the symbiosis of cultures, Oriental and Occidental. In Lisbon, Francisco Luis Gomes took his seat in Parliament in 1861, and made his maiden speech just three days after taking his seat. Thus began the most productive period of his short life as a parliamentarian, orator, journalist, economist, novelist and historian.

This is the story of how the Switzerland-based author, obsessed with a passion to trace his ancestral roots, and thinking out of the box, employed the emerging science of DNA-based genealogy in combination with literature and ancient records to trace his family some 36 generations and more. It offers insights into the pre-conversion Hindu names of the 12 founding clans (vangods) of Aldona. There is DNA-based scientific proof of historical assumptions related to the origins of the gaunkari system of Goa's villages. So too about the circumstances of the conversion to Christianity and how it was accepted -- or not -- by the villagers. Also looked at are the temples and deities of the village and the origin of the church; the condition of women; and the history of the comunidades of Aldona. The author earned his Doctor of Natural Sciences (dr.rer.nat.) degree from Switzerland and has spent a lifetime in the world of sciences.

Essays on Goa. A look back in a lighter vein. Focusing on the Goa of the yesteryear's, when time moved slower and the world was charming in an unusual manner.

Aquino was an important intellectual and political figure in the years leading up to and immediately following Mozambican independence. As a journalist, an academic and a public intellectual he engaged passionately with the issues of his time, and as a confidante of President Samora Machel and a frequent envoy of the Mozambican government, he translated his convictions into action, eventually losing his life alongside Samora in the service of the liberation of southern Africa. Aquino was a trusted confidante of Samora Machel and undertook numerous delicate diplomatic missions on behalf of the Frelimo government. Allegedly he was nicknamed "the submarine" in party and government circles because of his ability to keep an exceedingly low profile. He was killed on board the Tupolev Tu-134 with Samora Machel when it crashed at Mbuzini on 19 October 1986, in circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified.

The Cry of the Kingfisher is set mainly in the verdant, sunshiny land of Goa. It is a warm and inspiring tale of hope and courage and deals with the inner and outer forces in life that break, and make, three different women. Soon after getting published, it has been drawing praise as an interesting example of writing from Goa reflecting the women's reality. Mayolas sheltered, duty bound life is ripped apart when her gorgeous, tempestuous older sister, Zarella in whose shadow she has grown, is mysteriously found drowned. All her training in medicine and psychiatry cannot help her as she grapples with the sudden emptiness of her life. Angry despair spurs her on a quest for meaning which brings her in contact with Donna and Succorina.

This book is a fast-seller, and not without reason. It's a comprehensive, simple, very reasonably priced book on Goan food that packs in tonnes of information within its pages. It offers a wide range of Goan culinary skills all in one place. Veg, meat and seafood dishes are covered in this book. Also explained are common Goan ingredients and spices, pastes and masalas, and recipes for starters, chicken and pork dishes, lamb and beef dishes, fish and vegetable items, pickles and chutneys, salads and desserts. This is an ideal text from which you can pick up skills at different levels of Goan cooking. Also includes a food glossary. Figueiredo wrote the book in the UK. She grew up in Goa itself, and lived in Uganda, Africa till 1972 and Idi Amin. She wrote her book with the intention of giving some background into the history of Goa and its culture. I wrote this book, especially for my children. Every time they would ring me from university, asking for a recipe. So I had quite a few recipes already written for them, says the author. And love shows!

The Goa Writers, a group of disparate individuals, has launched a book which draws together a wide range of experiences and ideas, and gives a hint of the melting pot called Goa. Inside/Out: New writing from Goa is the first anthology of the Goa Writers group, which includes some of the best-known writers in the state, alongside those working to improve their writing skills and learn from group mentoring exercise. Inside/Out features exclusive, original work from noted novelist and Aldona resident Amitav Ghosh, as well as previously unpublished contributions from more than 20 other prominent writers. In his essay titled Anthony Vaz, Ghosh writes:I have long been fascinated by nautical dictionaries, especially those that relate to Asian seafarers (or 'lascars' as they were once known).

Arossim in Mormugao taluka is more than just a scenic beach village. Situated between the river Sal and the Arabian Sea, and dotted with many ponds, this agricultural piece of land has sustained its inhabitants with rice, coconuts and fish. The earlier Hindu and later Christian faiths, nurtured by long standing traditions and beliefs, have molded the character of the people, producing a uniquely Goan culture. Understanding the roots of the village structure allows the viewing in a broader perspective of the tremendous changes of recent years. In this book, an expat son of the village studies the roots of local traditions and structures.

A young adult novelette. Set in Mumbai and Goa.

Yes, you can! That's Kornelia Santoro's message when it comes to cooking Mediterranean food in India, based on locally-available ingredients. Most recipes are Italian, but there are recipes from Greece, as well as some from the Middle East too. Having received so many compliments for her cooking, and with experience as a journalist in Germany, Kornelia was searching for something to get those creative juices flowing. I enjoy being creative, she says, I like writing and I love to watch cooking shows. I follow the 'Australian Masterchef' religiously but I couldn't find the necessary ingredients to cook the same dishes here. Tired of my complaints, my husband suggested I write my own cookbook.Most of the recipes include ingredients that can be sourced locally and personal anecdotes and health tips accompany the recipes, a concept she thanks the Goa Writer's Group for.Kornelia's repertoire of recipes comes from cooking for her family and includes such favourites as Crusty Garlic Bread, Tuna Pate, Beef Tournay, the creamy Humus and tangy Tsatsiki. Well then, time to don those aprons and get cooking in 'Kornelia's Kitchen'.

Forced out of Goa by the ominous shadow of war, epidemics and the Santo Officio, immigrants to Kanara fell under another of the darkest shade, that of the 'Shadow of God'. The unusual story of an unusual company, that began in tiny operation and grew to prominence right out of Goa. It began in the backyard of a home in Agra five decades ago. Today, the companies that GKB has spawned are well on the way to become India's first opthalmic multinationals. This is a frank account of how persistence, striving for quality, and a global vision, helped propel the international reputation of a country which not long back was struggling to offer eye-care to its own people. This is a frank account of how persistence, striving for quality, and a global vision, helped propel the international reputation of a country which not long back was struggling to offer eye-care to its own people. Krishna Gopal (KG) Gupta, Chairman and CEO of the Goa-headquartered Rs 1200 million GKB Ophthalmics Ltd, looks back on the experiences gained and the lessons learnt. Lessons too for anyone with big dreams in the world of business.

Contrary to public perceptions, Goa contributed a large number of senior officers to the Indian armed forces. Faleiro's 'Patriotism in Action' lists over 350 persons of Goan origin, who have donned a uniform in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. There are many others whose names are yet to be recorded, says the author. Faleiro's book offers lists of officers killed in action, and those from Goa decorated with gallantry awards. There is also a listing of Goan officers who took part in 'Operation Vijay', the action which ended Portuguese rule in Goa, five decades ago. Likewise, there is a list of Goan officers who took part in wars. In a series of articles, the book touches on Goan aviators, and the Goan fascination for adventure.

Nine years after it was first published by Penguin India, the Margaret Mascarenhas widely-appreciated novel Skin has come home to Goa. A new edition, its fourth and the first to be brought out locally, was co-published by Goa,1556 and Broadway Publishing House. Skin was first published in 2001, and then in 2002 (in French by Mercure de France) and 2006 . The work -- which touches on an inter-generational story spanning the US, Goa, Africa and elsewhere -- was widely appreciated, as has been Mascarenhas' skill as a novelist. American-born Margaret Mascarenhas is a freelance writer, columnist and editorial consultant of Goan origin who has lived, worked and taught in the U.S. and India during the course of her career. She currently resides in Goa. Her second novel The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos was recently published too.

An absolutely fascinating work. A wide collection of important oral histories from around the world set against good and thorough research. Written in a style that itself clearly reflects the rich strands of Goan Christian Diaspora heritage.--Cliff Pereira, author of View from Shooters Hill. The British relationship with Goans was as ambivalent as it was evolutionary. They subjected them to all the prejudice they felt towards non-White populations. They never absolved Goans from the indignity of residential segregation, segregated public washrooms, the tacit prohibition against miscegenation or racial inequality on the work front. Yet they valued them tremendously, a relationship based on genuine mutual respect and trust. They were unfailingly described by British Colonial officers as the back-bone of the Civil Service,people of high quality,meticulous in their work and devotedly loyal.

Canada has become home of a growing number of Goans. This anthology captures their stories, fiction and non-fiction, and reminiscences. First published in Canada, Goa Masala is an initiative of the 55 Plus Goan Association. The Goan imagination crosses many international boundaries; migrationhas been a strong reality here. Now, books reflecting this diverse reality are making their way back to Goa, and increasingly connecting the the far-flung diaspora from this region too. Canada-based writer Ben Antao, a former Navhind Times and Indian Express journalist who worked here in the 1960s, said the limited edition of 300 copies got sold out on the release day itself! Goa Masala contains about 40 stories, most of them written by Goans who have settled in Canada after spending years in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania in East Africa, in Rangoon, Myanmar, and elsewhere. Their memoirs range from an elephant hunt in Tanzania to the removal of evil eye (disht), to arranged marriages and snakes. The project was undertaken by Rudi Rodrigues, leader of the 55PGA Book Club, an artist and art designer, who was assisted by an editorial team of Ben Antao, Alick Alphonso, Joan do Rosario, Eric De Souza, and Al Lobo.