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Humorous Tales: Volume Two
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Humorous Tales: Volume One
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Aladdin And Other Tales From The Arabian Nights...
Some of the best-loved stories in the world, originating in Persia, India and Arabia, retold especially for children. Editor N. J. Dawood (27 August 1927 – 20 November 2014) was an Iraqi-Jewish translator whose lively and poetic English translation of The Koran has never been out of print.
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Student Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia of brief articles on topics ranging from aardvark and abacus to zodiac and zoology, includes additional entries for geographic names
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Tintin (4 In 1)
Hergé, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful The Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983.
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Thea Stilton And The Roman Holiday...
oin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters spend the holidays in Rome!
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Judy and the Beast
This is Slappy's world -- You only scream in it! Judy Glassman lives with her brother, Kenny, and father, Noah, in a village at the foot of Evil Rock. Every winter, Kenny accompanies their dad up to the mansion at the top of the mountain to assist the rich, eccentric Grendel family with their house repairs. But this year, Judy convinces her dad to let her come too. Judy has heard whispers about the Beast of Evil Rock -- a half-human creature who stalks the crags. And she's determined to find out for herself if it's true. Will Judy discover the secret of Evil Rock before the Beast finds her first?
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 3
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Bunty, not a detective, but surely has a keen eye for hidden conspiracies and disguised babas. Jenny & Kathy the tortoises, sisters who make everyone believe that nothing is impossible; sky is the limit, literally! Buzo the monkey, who is as proud as a peacock wearing his new watch but soon pride meets confusion! Aabha, whose blind beliefs are busted with logic and not magic. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way In the chaotic world of today, these original and unique tales help children learn new ways of expression and action.
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 2
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Shersingh: mighty and strong, admits when he’s wrong, the King of Champakvan, he treats all as one. Cheeku the rabbit: call him cool, call him kind, he’s quicker than you can imagine, he has a sharp mind. Baddy the fox: lurking around, looking for trouble, conspiring against everyone, his actions double. Meeku the mouse: mischievous and witty, he fills the room with laughter, with a snack at hand, he thinks of what he’ll eat after. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way In the chaotic world of today, these original and unique tales help children learn new ways of expression and action.
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 1
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Reo, the centipede who forgets which one of his 100 legs is hurting. Lalcheshwar, the greedy priest of Kurikapalli who learns his lesson. Pluto, the new dwarf planet who has all the other planets worried. Neel’s special pen which makes him ace his exams. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way
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Indra And Shibi...
It is little wonder that Indra was the lord of all gods – he displayed the true characteristics of a perfect leader. It was his diligence and eye for detail that ensured that only the virtuous were given god-like status. Arrogance and impatience were soon corrected. But, most importantly, as a leader, Lord Indra strove to be worthy of his position.
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Tales Of Shiva
Shiva is the third deity in the Hindu triad. He ought to be the most terrible one because he presides over destruction, whereas Brahma and Vishnu are associated with creation and preservation respectively. Yet Shiva is as much loved by mortals as Vishnu is. He inspires fear in the hearts of the wicked, love and affection in the hearts and the pious.
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Nala Damayanti...
King Nala's life is idyllic, until a cunning cousin tricks him out of his kingdom. Can the love of his beautiful Damayanti survive such a calamity? Will they be able to win back happiness? Full of twists and turns, the story of this ideal couple is told in the Mahabharata.
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Vishwamitra
Born a warrior, he relinquished his kingdom to do penance. When Indra, the Lord of heaven, refused entry to King Trishanku, the sage, known for his determination, created a parallel heaven for the king who had sought his help. He trained Sri Rama and his brother Lakshmana in warfare and taught them the use of celestial weapons to prepare them for the great war they were destined to fight later. An extraordinary sage, Vishwamitra was also a seer whose hymns are part of the sacred Rig Veda.
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Sukanya
Sukanya, a princess, curiously pokes at two bright sparks in an anthill. She is horrified when she realizes that the sparks are actually the eyes of the great Sage Chyavana. He is blinded and a blight descends upon the entire kingdom. There is respite only when Sukanya agrees to leave her father and her royal home to marry the sage and serve him faithfully.She remains faithful to Chyavana, eventually shaming even the heavenly twins, the Ashwini Kumaras.
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Purushottam Dev And Padmavati
Purushottam Dev, the Prince of Kalinga is a staunch devotee of Lord Jagannath of Puri. During a ride in a forest he meets and falls in love with Princess Padmavati of Kanchi. According to tradition, Purushottam Dev sweeps the chariot of Jagannath during the Car Festival. Padmavati's father is furious when he hears of this and refuses to marry his daughter to one who wields a broom. He humiliates Purushottam Dev who vows to take revenge despite his love for the princess. Padmavati despairs and is ready to end her life. But things suddenly take a turn for the better after Lord Jagannath himself assures Purushottam of his support.This Amar Chitra Katha is based on a legend from Orissa.
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Indra And Sachi
Even gods can be prey to their inner torments. Lying and killing for the sake of peace and order, Indra felt he was unworthy of being king of heaven. A new king was installed on his throne! Now it was up to Indra’s wife Shachi to ensure that his honour survived. Would the gods ever regain their respect for her beloved?
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Prahlad
Prahlad drove his monstrous father to a murderous rage. He insisted on praising Lord Vishnu who was considered a sworn enemy by his father Hiranyakashipu. When he tried to punish his disobedient son, Hiranyakashipu's potent poisons turned to nectar while his lethal weapons fell harmlessly away. In this tale of bloodthirsty revenge, Prahlad's only defence is his devotion which dramatically puts an end to all evil.
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The Syamantaka Gem
To the women of Dwarka, Krishna is the most coveted jewel, the husband they yearn for. For most of the men, the Syamantaka, the sun-god's shining gem, is the most sought-after prize. This is hardly surprising, it is known to regularly bestow a hoard of solid gold on their Prince Satrajit. When the gem goes missing, suspicion falls on Krishna. He must prove his innocence, but danger and upheaval threaten at every turn.
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Gandhari
A hundred sons, the sages say, are a hundred blessings. Gandhari's hundred Kaurava sons, however, were more of a curse. Did they become evil by some divine plan or was it because she was proudly blind to their faults? Helpless as they heaped dishonour on the family, she was furious with Lord Krishna for abetting in her son's eventual slaughter. Unfortunately, her grief was overpowering, and threatened to wreak further havoc...
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Agastya
He outwitted the Vindhya mountain when, in its pride, it tried to obstruct the natural path of the sun. He drank all the waters of the ocean to expose the wicked Kalkeyas, who hid there after challenging the Gods to battle. Agastya is the most well-known among the Saptarshi. His stories are found not just in the Vedas but are scattered through the Brahmanas and the Puranas as well. These stories are known not only in India but are also a part of S.E. Asian mythology.