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Shiva & Parvati
Shiva and Parvati, like Vishnu and Lakshmi, are on of the most revered couples in the Hindu religion. This title, Shiva & Parvati, narrates the enchanting story of Parvati, the daughter of King Himavan and Lord Shiva, on of the Trinity in Indian Mythology and widely worshipped God. It details, with wonderful illustrations, how they were united again and again.
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Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last of the Sikh Gurus. The story of Guru Gobind Singh, who had to shoulder the responsibility as 'Guru' when he was just nine years old, will not only inspire the Sikhs, but every person who loves bravery and has faith in God. The 'Panj Pyare' (Five Beloved) episode, detailed in this book, infused a new life in Sikhism and brought about discipline in its followers.
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Gopal The Jester
Laughter is the best medicine and who doesn't like humour that can keep one healthy? Stories of matchless wits like Birbal, Tenali Raman and Gopal have been told many times and have kept us laughing over generations. This book on Gopal, one of those matchless jesters, will keep you engrossed throughout the book and not only make you laugh, but also enrich you in the witty ways of dealing with difficult situations which may bring unexpected solutions.
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Ashoka
Ashoka, perhaps the greatest ruler of the Maurya dynasty, ruled India from 273 BC to 232 BC. His vast empire extended beyond India to Afghanistan and Nepal. Ashoka proved to be an efficient ruler and worked for the betterment of his subjects. This title narrates the enchanting story of this great ruler who after the Kalinga War, renounced violence and spread the message of 'Buddhism'.
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Sai Baba
Saibaba, one of the most popular and beloved saint of modern India, is popular among Hindus as well as Muslims. Shirdi in Maharashtra, where he lived for most of his life is one of the most visited pilgrimage places. This title on Saibaba will enlighten you about the important events of his life, such as lighting lamps with water instead of oil, when the grocers refused to give him free oil.
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Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan, the fifth of the Great Mughals, was the son of Jahangir. He was an able ruler and an efficient administrator and aimed at spreading the Mughal Empire. However, in his last days, this great ruler was captured and imprisoned by his own son, Aurangzeb. This book brings you the enchanting as well as tragic story of this great lover who built the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Nala Damayati
Nala, the handsome and brave King of the Nishada Kingdom, was told about the beauty of Damyanti, the Princess of Vidarbha, by Sage Narada. Longing to convey his feelings to her, Nala used a swan as his messenger and eventually married the beautiful Damyanti. This title , narrating the story from the epic Mahabharata, enlightens you about the many events that took place before their marriage. The climax of this great love story, translated in Latin in the 19th Century, will leave you wandering the trails of their destiny.
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Part 1
Stories of Vikram and Betal are an integral part of rich Indian culture, and impart a meaningful lesson to the readers. These stories, originally written in Sanskrit, are based on King Vikramaditya (Vikram), and Betal, a vampire spirit who inhabits and animates dead bodies. The Vikram and Betal Series narrate some of the most interesting stories that are told and retold over generations. These stories are based on the same pattern where Vikram answers a question and Betal flies back to the tree. This is Book I of the Vikram and Betal series.
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Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia, wanted to become a Nun and so she joined the Sisters of Loretto, an Irish Community of Nuns and missions in India. Mother Teresa came to India in 1931 and was moved by the prevailing poverty in India. She went on to serve the poor and downtrodden throughout her life. Mother Teresa's selfless work was recognized not only in India, but worldwide. This title covers the details of her altruistic work. She was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and the Bharat Ratna in 1980.
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Vampire Diaries Nightfall
ELENA GILBERT RETURNS IN A BRAND NEW, THREE PART VAMPIRE DIARIES SEQUENCE... She's alive - but no longer just human! When Elena's beloved, Stefan, is lured away from Fell's Church, Damon seizes his chance to convince her that he is the brother she is meant to be with... But a darkness is infiltrating in the town, and Damon, always the hunter, is now the hunted: he becomes prey to a malevolent creature that can possess him at will, and who desires Elena just as much, but for what purposes?