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A Vedic Reader for Students is an introduction to the dramatis personae in the Vedas, mainly the Rigveda. It contains 30 hymns of the Rigveda in the original Samhita and Pada text, with transliteration, translation, explanatory notes, a scholarly introduction, and a vocabulary designed especially for beginners in comprehensible English. Master the details of the renowned Rigveda! - Perfect for philosophy lovers - A comprehensive guide to the Rigveda - Easy to understand language - Special vocabulary and explanatory notes included - A must-have book for beginners of Vedic study

Each human being has a story to tell, and S.N. Malik's life journey is a captivating one! This autobiography explores his difficult education, his tenure as the chief of the Government of India's undertakings in the Ministry of Commerce, and some of his difficult life choices that defined his character as a man. - A must-read autobiography - Learn about the risks he took and the rewards he got - Fascinating stories and anecdotes from his life - A commentary on the public service system from his family - A story that will inspire you to always fight the odds

Tagged for Life is the love story of Karan Malhotra, a famous filmmaker's son, and Ahana Mukherjee, a middle-class girl from Kolkata. Karan and Ahana meet at a college where they have come to pursue a course in film-making. Ahana is an aspiring author but has found no success so far. She also opposes the concept of love. And though Karan's life is full of riches, he is still not happy. But when he meets Ahana, he falls in love with her. Noticing the spark in Ahana, Karan decides to help her achieve her dream of becoming an author. The novel takes you through the lives of two love birds, who experience ups and downs, twists and turns in their budding relationship. What is destiny's next plan for these lovers? Will they be able to live happily ever after, or will their relationship suffer with the successes and failures of their lives? Other titles by Aditya: Until Love Sets Us Apart: To Love with Love and U n Me . . . it's Complicated. A story of two love birds against the harsh realities of life! - A filmmaker's son and an aspiring author meet and sparks fly. - A must-read college romance novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Explore the notion of love in this riveting story. - Will Karan and Ahana get their happily ever after? - Yet another compelling and enduring story by Aditya Nigghot.

Ashwini Bhatnagar's book explores the passion and intimacy between Amrita Sher-Gil and Victor Egan, their conflict with social mores, and the way their unconventional relationship shapes Amrita's art, both directly and indirectly. It's a love story rather than a history of her art. A passionate love story of two unlikely individuals! - Will Amrita and Victor's passion unite them or separate them forever? - Explore the notion of love amidst the stereotypes prevailing in our society. - The journey of Amrita's art and how love changed it. - An iconic love story retold through the eyes of Ashwini Bhatnagar. - A must-read for all romance lovers.

Dakshinamurti is an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva, as a teacher. The Dakshinamurti Stotra is a treatise on Hindu philosophy, attributed to the sage Sri Shankaracharya, comparing various schools of thought, including Buddhism, concerning the nature of reality. A must-read treatise on Hindu philosophy! - An ode to Dakshinamurti, the incarnation of Shiva. - Learn about the guru whose spiritual wisdom has been inspiring generations. - The most celebrated work of Sri Shankaracharya. - Learn about the personification of supreme awareness and knowledge. - Understand the doctrines of the Vedanta tradition.

The USS Abraham Lincoln sets forth on an expedition in search of a monstrous sea creature creating havoc in the seas, with the brilliant Professor Aronnax, his helper Conseil and the harpoonist Ned on board. But soon, the search party falls into trouble and finds itself aboard the mysterious Nautilus-- a technological marvel that piques the curiosity of Aronnax. While Aronnax and Conseil remain enamored by the wonders of the ocean, Ned is bent on escaping his underwater prison. Will the three captives ever manage to escape the Nautilus and its enigmatic maker?

A thrilling creation born out of patience, bravery, and treachery of the Rajputs in the midst of a bloody game of usurpation of power in the Mughal Sultanate! The bloody struggle between the sons of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan-- Darashikh, Shuja, Aurangzeb, and Murad Baksh-- to get the throne of Delhi was at its peak; on the other hand, the ambush of the traitors, which brought Rajput blood to shame, was also done by their close ones to show the extreme extent. When he wanted to adorn the harem of the Mughals by abducting his beloved daughter Kud, suddenly Veer Uday Singh appeared. It seemed that Uday Singh turned all the tricks of his enemies against him. This popular classic is a must-read for all! - An intriguing story by one of the renowned authors of Indian literature, Devakinandan Khatri - It will transport you back to the Mughal India - The characters and gripping plot will keep you hooked - Highlights the richness of Hindi literature - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

This edition of the Alice books by Lewis Carroll comprises Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, And What Alice Found There along with Sir John Tenniel's whole original black-and-white illustrations. Carroll's dream worlds of nonsensical Wonderland and the back-to-front Looking-Glass kingdom depict a flipped order: a baby turns into a pig; time is abandoned at a disordered tea party, and a seven-year-old girl is made Queen. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. The tale plays with logic, and the anarchic humor and sparkling wordplay, puzzles and riddles, are poignant moments of nostalgia for lost childhood. Its ongoing legacy encompasses many adaptations for stage, screen, radio, art, ballet, theme parks, board games, and video games. This classic edition is a must-have for all! - This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers - Comprises one of the best-known and most popular works of English-language fiction - Its narrative, structure, characters, and imagery have been enormously influential - The mesmerizing characters and enchanting plot will keep the readers hooked - The tales have been delighting children and adults alike for generations

Among the widely read and cherished writings of Charles Dickens are three works that stand out from the rest. They are timeless, and their characters are immortalized in people's imaginations, and they carry a palpable sense of the writer himself in the pages. Portraying the Dickensian world in all its facets, this deluxe hardbound edition comprises the popular novel Oliver Twist, which is based on Dickens' childhood, A Christmas Carol, which made Dickens ' the man who invented Christmas' and changed the way an entire country celebrated this festival, and Great Expectations, which is a wonderful mix of humour, tragedy, and mystery. This classic edition is a must-have for all! - It is decorated with gilded edges and beautiful endpapers - It is perfect for gifting and will be a good addition to any library - The characters and gripping plots will keep the readers hooked - These timeless tales have been cherished by many generations - The tales have been translated into many languages and have undergone several adaptations over the decades

Three 16-year-old friends studying at a boarding school in Kalimpong-- Tukai, Norong, and Rupesh experience love, friendship, loyalty but are forced to grow up when they come face-to-face with death, destruction, and violence. Based on true events, the story is set against the violent backdrop of the Gorkhaland Agitation of the late 80s in the hills of West Bengal. The Wonder Years meets The Killing Fields in this emotional, sensitive, funny, heartbreaking true story of love, loss, memories, longing, and a revolution. This Fingerprint! original is a must-read for all! - The story is based on true events - It is set against the violent backdrop of the Gorkhaland Agitation of the late 80s - It is a tale of love, loss, memories, longing, and a revolution - The characters and gripping plots will keep the readers hooked - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

One of the best inspirational books ever written, Think and Grow Rich is probably the most important financial book you can ever hope to read. Inspiring generations of readers since the time it was first published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich-- Hill's biggest best-seller-- has been used by millions of business leaders around the world to create a concrete plan for success that, when followed, never fails. However, it will be incorrect to limit the book to be just about achieving financial richness. A motivational personal development and self-help book, its core strength lies in the fact that it not only expounds upon material wealth but that at the heart of it, it is a treatise on helping individuals succeed in all lines of work and to do or be almost anything they want in this world. Think and Grow Rich has been listed in John C. Maxwell's A Lifetime ' Must Read' Books List, and also ranked as the sixth best-selling paperback business book years after it was first published by Business Week Magazine's Best-Seller List. This classic self-help book is a must-have for all! It offers: - A collection of great life lessons from the bestselling author Napolean Hill - Wisdom to shape your life to accomplish desired goals - Suggestions towards self-improvement and discovering your hidden powers - The direction to build a foundation for lasting successes - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

" Science, my lad, has been built upon many errors; but they are errors which it was good to fall into, for they led to the truth." This classic collection of stories is a must-have for all! It offers: - The best of all-time children's stories that deserve a place in one's library - It will cater to the curiosity of the young minds and keep them hooked for hours - The book introduces some of the most celebrated stories - It will transport the reader on a journey of magical adventures - It is the perfect collectable for gifting

Bhootnath-1 is a novel based on talismanic events. The talismanic plot begun in Devkinandan Khatri's famous novels Chandrakanta and Chandrakanta Santati, is continued with mystery and adventure in this novel. The character of Bhoothnath is very mysterious. He appears to be friendly, benevolent, and loyalist on one hand, but the next moment he looks arrogant, selfish, and cunning. His character is really amazing and exciting. This book is a must-read for all! It offers: - An intriguing story by one of the renowned authors of Indian literature, Devakinandan Khatri - An interplay of friendship and mysterious events - Highlights the richness of Hindi literature - A read that will keep you hooked for hours - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

"Three decades of storytelling, over six hundred comic books, an extremely successful children's monthly magazine, and millions of readers in India spanning at least four generations . . . This is the legacy of Uncle Pai, and this is the story of the man often referred to as " India's Master Storyteller" . Children growing up in the India of the 1970s, 1980s, and the 1990s, had one common factor uniting them-- their lovely association with Amar Chitra Katha. They bought copies, exchanged them, bound them in sets to proudly display to everyone . . . and, even flicked them from friends, if they didn't own a particular issue! Growing up reading his creations was an essential rite of passage that escaped no one. And all this fun, frenzy, and madness was thanks to the epoch-making vision of one man: Anant Pai. From a small village in Karnataka to Mumbai, Anant Pai's journey and vision, which eventually touched countless lives across many generations, is as interesting as the books he created. This biography is a must-read for all! Uncle Pai by Rajessh M Iyer chalks his journey and serves as a testimony of the man's indomitable spirit It has helped millions across India get to know their cultural roots It brings the readers closer to the ideas of India's Master Storyteller This fascinating and visionary book will keep the readers hooked It is perfect for gifting and personal keepsake

The exciting saga of Amar Mani, turned malevolent of Shrihari into Hiranyakashipu the dreaded killer of humanity and Prahlad the beloved of Shrihari, as well as made Ravana malevolent of Ram and Vibhishan a devotee of Ram, but Mahabali Ashwatthama turned into a villain from hero, despite being the best son of Acharya Drona. When the Chinese God Dragon got the Amar Mani of Ashwatthama by trickery, not only did India face difficulty, but the whole world had to face a huge global disaster. Could Ashwatthama get back the Amar Mani which was cleverly obtained by the Chinese God Dragon? What benefits did the dragon get from the Amar Mani for China? What was the contribution of Amar Mani in making China's artificial Moon and Sun? What feat did China do that brought the world to the brink of doom and how did the seven immortal protectors of the universe save the world from doom? This book is a must-read for all! - An intriguing story that will keep the readers hooked for hours - Inspired from the epic tale of Mahabharata - The dynamic plots and memorable characters will take the readers on an adventurous journey - It highlights the richness of Hindi literature - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

Have you ever believed that your life has been mapped out by a higher power? That your life is predestined? And what happens to you is your destiny? Then your beliefs are about to change. From the author of the bestselling As a Man Thinketh comes another powerful book that has changed lives. In The Mastery of Destiny, James Allen has outlined practical and spiritual principles that will help you design your life the way you want it to be. From harnessing your inner power and maintaining balance through self-control, to steps for systematically building your mind and cultivating a strong willpower-- this essential self-help guide is for anyone who wishes for a fulfilling and successful life. This self-help book is a must-read for all! It offers: - A collection of great life lessons from the bestselling author James Allen - Wisdom to shape your life to accomplish desired goals - Suggestions towards self-improvement and discovering your hidden powers - The direction to build a foundation for lasting successes - An excellent collectable for gifting and personal keepsake

" There's an east wind coming . . . such a wind as never blew on England yet." It is the eve of the First World War. The legendary Sherlock Holmes is on the most important case of his life, one that can change the course of history. Brought out of retirement at the request of the British Government, Holmes must now capture the fierce and remarkable Von Bork-- a German agent who has gathered Britain's military secrets. This classic collectable is a must-read for all! - A riveting collection of nail-biting, thrilling, and unforgettable stories of history's most famous fictional detective - This book has stories that have been ruling the hearts and minds of people for decades - This epic and mystifying tale will keep the readers hooked for hours - The varied themes and thought-provoking ideas will take the reader on an incredible journey - It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library

"When you hear things in the dark silence of the night, you know what it means-- they are watching you. The moment you are vulnerable, that's when they will strike. Why, you ask? Because you are alive. From the author of the bestselling Ghosts of the Silent Hills, comes another collection of chilling horror stories based on true events. Encased in Ghosts in the Dark Silence are five stories that will petrify even the bravest of the brave. Some stories are gruesome and bizarre, others softly creep up on you and pull you in. The beautiful dream-house of a newly-wed couple slowly turns into their worst nightmare, malevolent spirits prance around to prey on the living, naï ve youngsters are lured into the world of tantriks and black magic, and even simple games turn out to be dangerous and life-threatening. What will become of the people in these stories? They can pray. They can run. They can fight. But do they stand a chance against something that's not even of this world? "

Princess Kusum Kumari is a woman rich in beauty and intellect. But her father, Kuber Singh, worries about her future. He and his friend King Indranath of Bihar had learned astrology together, and upon putting their knowledge to practice, found out the princess' fate-- she will be forcefully married to a powerful man. Wanting to save his daughter from such an atrocity, Kuber Singh promises his daughter to Indranath's son, Prince Ranbir Singh. Kusum, however, is blissfully unaware that her entire life is being decided for her. What will happen when she finds out the truth?

The epic of Ramayana is the story of the great Shri Rama, a god in human form-- from his birth and childhood, his marriage to Sita, the daughter of King Janak, to the politics that led to his exile, the war he waged against Raavan who had kidnapped his wife, and finally to his glorious victory and reinstatement as the ruler of Ayodhya.

" Everything is subordinated to two main requirements-- humanitarian ideals and fidelity to life. This is the secret of the marvellous simplicity of Russian literary art." -- Thomas Seltzer When the greatest writers of Russia penned stories, they created iconic works that were not just centred in their own country but spoke of something universal in nature. This is why people still partake in the simple delights of Russian fiction. From stories addressing love, human welfare, political turmoil, to the struggle of common man and class issues, this is art that moves, inspires, and closely mirrors life itself. This collection is a treasure trove that holds the greatest stories of the most celebrated writers of Russian and world literature, including Alexander Pushkin's ' The Queen of Spades', Fyodor Dostoevsky's ' White Nights', Anton Chekhov's ' The Lady with the Dog' and ' The Bet', Tolstoy's ' How Much Land Does a Man Need' and ' Where Love Is There God Is Also', and many more.

Chanakya Neeti is a special treatise in Sanskrit literature which was written for improving human life, instilling high moral values, and giving policy education to kings. Chanakya was the teacher and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. Chanakya was an economist, philosopher, and a jurist. He is known to have authored the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian political and economic treatise, and Chanakya Neeti, a collection of aphorisms. Chanakya Neeti contains aphorisms which reflect ideologies developed by Chanakya. If followed in our everyday lives, the strategies are bound to bring success. Their relevance in the modern times cannot be doubted and they continue to guide people to living an orderly and ideal life. Chanakya Neeti, also known as Kautilya Neeti, has inspired many kings in Indian history. In Sanskrit literature, among the scriptures which describe the policies, Chanakya Neeti has an important place. The formulaic style gives a good description of the topics useful to make life happy and prosperous. These sayings (policies) are so natural that they are able to reach and make an impact on the hearts of the readers and listeners.

This book is a story of a young girl born in pre-Partition India, who was forced to flee her home, along with her family, as a refugee in a new environment. She relates, living through her memories, the challenges the family faced for a considerable time, before they were able to relocate themselves. Later she goes on to relate the success she was able to achieve as a daughter, wife, mother, and a teacher. Ultimately, she became an author. She lives through her travels within India and abroad . . . This book is a gist of a woman's fulfillment of her desires and her passion for achievement.

A MUST-READ SPIRITUAL GUIDE! In the pantheon of both poets and sages, Rabindranath Tagore stands apart-- a great literary personality but also a towering beacon of mysticism. His uniqueness comes from a blend of the highest poetic creativity and the deepest mystic spirituality. Tagore's unique qualities were also evident through the way he seamlessly bridged and unified literature with deep mystic wisdom. His was a poetic vision that led people towards a timeless, ageless truth . . . a truth that lay beyond ordinary definitions. In this invaluable guide, we go beyond the brilliance of Tagore the writer and touch upon Tagore the mystic philosopher. Distilling the power and purpose of Tagore's beautifully timeless spiritual life and message, this book carries Pranay's original insights that enumerate the life lessons that are housed in Tagore's works and words. Lessons that are practical yet sublime, paving the way to truly courageous living.

Children learn new concepts each day and this boosts their understanding and allows them to think and reason. 201 Brain Booster Activity Book expands the horizons of young learners with over 200 engrossing activities. Gorgeous illustrations will aid in enhancing the critical thinking of young learners and will promote relaxation. Understanding of various topics Develops reasoning and cognitive skills Develops a confident learner Engaging activities A perfect book to stay occupied

Why is the Earth teeming with life? Which are the various formations on earth? What is the role of the forests on earth? This encyclopedia about our planet earth will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled diagrams and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazing-- a section of fun facts to keep you glued for more. This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children! - It is well-researched and has child-friendly content - The various topics improve knowledge about the world around us and beyond - The content will cater to curious minds and expand their horizon - The book comprises a glossary of new and difficult terms - It is an excellent selection for gifting and school libraries