"Hinduism - An Introduction" by Shakunthala Jagannathan

Special Features:  Shakunthala Jagannathan has written "Hinduism an Introduction" to explain Hinduism so that people can have a more complete and comprehensive understanding of this complicated and often time confusing religion.  Jagannathan explains the connection between the Universal soul, the One God, and the myriad gods and goddesses, Hindu rituals, practices and their symbolism, the Caste system, the scriptures as well as concepts such as Karma, Dharma and reincarnation are all explained in a simplified form.