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Muhammad Yunus: Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty
How can we bring banking ideas to the poorest regions of the world? Yunas, winner of a nobel peace prize explains his journey inside Bangladesh. (*****)

Venika Kingsland: Customs & Etiquette Of India (Simple Guides Customs & Etiquette)
Great details on what to expect, how to handle yourself, and the essence of Inida.

Edward Luce: In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India
Come and walk with me through my India is what Ed Luce offers in this book. A writer for the Financial Times takes the extensive knowledge he has about the economic backbone of India and merges it into a trip through its states to connect the dots between theory and reality.

Stanley Wolpert: India
This is a vault of knowledge about India--great for a reference if you have questions on history, caste, relationships, culture, and politics. (****)

Vikram Chandra: Sacred Games: A Novel
Chandra is my favorite Indian/American author. This book is not for the faint of heart--it follows a gangster and the cop chasing him through the underworld of Bombay with all of its grit and glory. My favorite part? The index of slag words in the back so you can understand what a dakoo is amongst other things. (*****)

Clotaire Rapaille: The Culture Code: An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People Around the World Live and Buy as They Do
Unlock the keys to SO many cultural aspects of America and travel around the world with Rapaille to learn how the French, British, and numerous other cultures compare to us--and feel about us. Highly recommend for anyone entering into a global negotiation. (*****)

CK Prahalad: The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits (The Wharton Press Paperback Series)
This book introduces us to the BOP or the Bottom of the Economic Pyramid and explains why this large group should not be ignored by businesses. Amazing ideas that Global companies are implementing are explained in detail. (*****)

Thomas L. Friedman: The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization
T.F. has found a huge fan--all of his books are must reads for those unable to keep up with the travels of a NY Times reporter. This book is the first popular introduction to globalization making it accessible as well as entertaining. (*****)

Paul Davies: What's This India Business?: Offshoring, Outsourcing, and the Global Services Revolution
Your handbook--read it before you leave and take it with you if you are doing business inside India. Details on what to expect, how to handle yourself, and the essence of Inida. (*****)