Radha Burnier, the International President of both the Theosophical Society and the Theosophical Order of Service, has recently published her fifth book.

The World Around Us is a compilation of her editorials, “From the Watchtower”, published in The Theosophist over the past thirty years.

The book is divided into a number of sections of broad scope which can help facilitate study, whether for the individual or the group. Several of these sections will be of particular interest to TOS members, since they focus on Brotherhood, Ethics, Morality, Rights and Responsibilities, Women, Inhumanity and Violence, and Nature.

The book was launched at the International Headquarters of the TS in Adyar on 22 November 2009, with 200 guests celebrating its release.
Chief Guest at the book launch was Dr M. S. Swaminathan (in grey), a prominent scientist who is internationally respected for his work in economic ecology and sustainable agriculture.

The first copy of the book was presented to the Theosophical Society manager, Mr S. Ramu.

The cost of the book is US$12.00 (paperback) and US$16.00 (hard cover). Orders can be placed with The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar via their website at:
http://www.adyarbooks.com/

You’ll find a full report of the book launch at http://www.theosophicalsociety.gr/Aikya/book_release.html
Several local newspapers  reported on the book launch and its significance to the TS.