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Same Sky, Different Nights

Author: Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana
Vijitha Yapa Publishers

The book titled Same Sky, Different Nights was written by Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, former Deputy Secretary General, United Nations, Vienna and Director of the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs. He is President Emeritus of the International Institute of Space Law and Policy.

The autobiography spanning over seven decades, published by Vijitha Yapa Publications, carries an introduction by Dr. Ananda Guruge, who instigated the author to tell his remarkable story to the world. The autobiography, initially set in the socio-cultural and educational history of Sri Lanka, is an exceptionally informative and entertaining work.

Nandasiri Jasentuliyana describes his humble beginnings in Ambalangoda, his sports oriented youth, and the successes and stresses of his carefully directed education. He was educated in Sri Lanka, England and Canada before entering a 40-year career with the United Nations. He recounts the triumphs and tragedies of his adult life with humour, perceptiveness, and profundity rarely consolidated in any single work.

The book uniquely interweaves a historical and cultural environment into a rapid moving and exciting career, which expands to the broadest dimensions of the universe through his role as Director of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs. Every page of the memorable account rewards the reader with exploding impressions and colours in this kaleidoscope of the author's journey through life.

The Jewel of the Universe

Sri Lankan author Veronica Damayanthi Jayakody's The Jewel of the Universe was launched recently at The Louvis Ville Public Library Auditorium, Kentucky, United States.

Sanda Viyanayata

Dharma Sri Wickramasinghe's latest Sinhala novel titled Sanda Viyanayata was launched as a Vanick Publication recently.

 Mathematics Grade 10 Part I

Mathematics Grade 10 Part I compiled by S. Naseera, a master teacher in Mathematics was launched recently as an Epa publication. It covers the 2012 syllabus.

5 Shreniya Shishyathvaya

The past papers and answers of Grade 5 Scholarship Examination titled 5 Shreniya Shishyathvaya was launched as a Sarasavi Publication recently.

Kunatuwen Upan Deriya

Prabhath Mirihagalle's latest book titled Kunatuwen Upan Deriya will be launched at 10 a.m. on June 4 at the Dayawansa Jayakody Bookshop, Colombo 10. It is the authentic Sinhala translation of H. Rider Haggard's popular book titled The Child of Storm.

Siththara Pancha

Ariyaratne Vithanage's latest book titled Siththara Pancha was launched as a Godage publication recently.

It is the script of the teledrama telecast on Rupavahini.