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See Me
Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused only on walking in a straight line - getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved destructive in his past. The last thing he's looking for is a relationship. But when Maria Sanchez, a hardworking lawyer and daughter of Mexican immigrants, crosses his path one rain swept night in North Carolina, the foundations of his carefully structured life are completely upended. Before the couple has a chance to envision w hat a life together might be, ominous reminders of events in Maria's past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be tested in increasingly terrifying ways. Will their respective demons destroy the tentative bonds they've forged or will their love protect them, even in the darkest hour? The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Longest Ride.
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My Life-An Illustrated Autobiography
The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen. In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram, about working on India�s space and missile programmes, his years as the eleventh President of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment, courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Beautifully illustrated and simply written, My Life will inspire readers of all ages.
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Chandrakanta
Chandrakanta, Devaki Nandan Khatri�s extraordinary novel, first published in 1888, is set in the courtly world of princes and princesses, magnificent palaces and gardens. The beautiful Princess Chandrakanta is imprisoned in an ancient tilisma, and waits to be rescued. Her lover, the valiant Prince Birendra Singh, battles jealous rivals and tries to break the ancient enchantment in order to reach her. The real protagonists of the story, however, are not the prince and the princess, but their secret agents, the �spy-magicians� known as aiyaars.Written in the spoken Hindi of northern India rather than in any difficult literary idiom, Chandrakanta became an instant hit upon publication and was modern India�s first bestseller. Over the years its appeal has remained intact through various translations and adaptations, both in the printed form and in the visual medium. Now in a sparkling new translation by Rohini Chowdhury, this fantastic classic will enchant a fresh generation of readers and entice them into an unforgettable realm of magic and bravery
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City of Dreams
Buildings, roads and bridges made up the city, Kanti knew that. So did trees, rivers and hills. But he had never quite thought about people. He was told that they, too, were integral parts of a metropolis; if Kathmandu were an organism, people were its red blood cells, navigating busily through road-veins and street-arteries. City of Dreams is set in the multifaceted, fast-changing Nepali capital, Kathmandu. And through a series of deftly woven short stories, it exposes the interaction of city-dwellers with this teeming, schizophrenic metropolis, caught in the tussle between tradition and modernity. In the title story, a Kathmandu native wanders the streets of his hometown and encounters a deep secret. In �The Presence of God�, a couple bickers about faith and ambivalence, only to be confronted with an event so inexplicable that it changes the very foundations of their argument. In �Dashain� a young man�s attempt to leap into adulthood goes horribly awry. And in �The Smoker��the only story set outside Kathmandu, in New York City�a writer begins his quest to craft the perfect narrative; yet, even here, the Nepali city is a shadowy presence. As Kathmandu becomes the protagonist of the collection, what we see emerge is not just the skeletal outline of the metropolis, a cartographer�s map, but a capital of stories. City of Dreams is one of the most startling literary debuts in recent times.
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India In Greece or,Truth in Mythology
Where did the Aryans come from originally? Did they invade India? Or were they actually Indian invaders who colonized Greece? In India in Greece, E. Pococke explores the theory that the Aryans may have originally travelled from India to Greece, colonized the latter and influenced the culture there. Centuries later, they came back to India. Covering topics as diverse as the sources of the Hellenic Race, the colonization of Egypt and Palestine, the wars of the Grand Lama and the Bud�hist propaganda in Greece, the author tries to show that at some point in history, India and Greece were closely associated.
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The Mountain Shadow Part-2
A breath of Bombay hope, in the first glimpse of the sea, on Marine Drive, filled my heart, if not my head. I turned away from the red shadow. I stopped thinking of that pyramid of killers and Sanjays recklessness. I stopped thinking about my own part in the madness. And I rode, with my friends, into the end of everything. The end of the eighties was the beginning of everything. The Berlin wall fell on an empire and the Taliban took Afghanistan. Lin, on the run after escaping from prison in Australia, working as a passport forger for a Bombay mafia gang, finds himself standing on a tattered corner of a bloody carpet that would soon cover most of the world. But he cant leave the Island City-not without Karla. Two years after the events in Shantaram, Bombay is a different world, playing by different rules. Lins search for love and faith leads him through secret and violent intrigues to the dangerous truth. A love story told with hope and humor, a personal struggle for redemption and a philosophical quest for the wisdom of our common humanity, The Mountain Shadow is a sublime novel and an all-consuming, epic thriller.
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Confession The Paris Mysteries
After investigating multiple homicides and her family's decades-old skeletons in the closet, Tandy Angel is finally reunited with her lost love in Paris. But as he grows increasingly distant, Tandy is confronted with disturbing questions about him, as well as what really happened to her long-dead sister. With no way to tell anymore who in her life she can trust, how will Tandy ever get to the bottom of the countless secrets her parents kept from her? James Patterson leads this brilliant teenage detective through Paris on a trail of lies years in the making, with shocking revelations around every corner.
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Carry On
Rainbow Rowell continues to break down boundaries with Carry On, an epic fantasy following the triumphs and heartaches of Simon and Baz from her beloved bestselling book, Fangirl. Simon Snow just wants to relax and savor his last year at the Watford School of Magicks, but no one will let him. His girlfriend broke up with him, his best friend is a pest and his mentor keeps trying to hide him away in the mountains where maybe he'll be safe. Simon can't even enjoy the fact that his room-mate and longtime nemesis is missing, because he can't stop worrying about the evil git. Plus there are ghosts. And vampires. And actual evil things trying to shut Simon down. When you're the most powerful magician the world has ever known, you never get to relax and savour anything. Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story - but far, far more monsters.
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Devoted In Death
It's a new year in New York city, and two star-crossed lovers have just discovered an insatiable appetite...for murder.Lieutenant Eve Dallas has witnessed some grisly crimes in her career and she knows just how dark things can get on the streets. But when a much-loved musician is found dead, Eve soon realises that his murder is part of a horrifying killing spree, stretching right across the country.Now the killers have reached New York, and they've found themselves another victim. Eve knows she only has a couple of days to save a young girl's life, and to stop the killers before their sadistic games escalate. Eve's husband Roarke is ready to put his brains and his considerable resources behind the search. But even as the couple works closely together, time is running out...
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Nehru and Indian Constitutionalism
Today Indians are proud to claim ownership of a Constitution which has sustained democracy, human rights and the rule of law for over six decades. One hundred and twenty five crore Indians constituting nearly one-fifth of the human race, belonging to diverse religions, speaking different languages and following varied political ideologies are united as one, sharing a common destiny under a secular, democratic state. Free and fair elections involving over 600 million voters, smooth transfer of power and demonstrated strength of unity in diversity have made the so-called developed world wonder whether democracy has been part of the genetic construction of Indians! The story of this political miracle embedded in Indias freedom struggle, in the making of its Constitution, in the statesmanship of its political leadership particularly during the initial journey of the Republic, and the vision of Indias first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is discussed in this book on Indian Constitutionalism.
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Big Magic-Creative Living Beyond Fear
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert. Now, this beloved author digs deep into her own life to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and generosity, she ponders the mysterious nature of inspiration, asking us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear. Whether we are looking to create art, address challenges in our work, give ourselves permission to embark on a dream long deferred, or simply to infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, big magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
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Scotsman of my Dreams
Once the ton�s most notorious rake, Dalton MacIain has returned from his expedition to America during the Civil War-wounded and a changed man. Instead of attending soirees, he now spends his time as a recluse. But Dalton�s peace is disturbed when Minerva Todd barges into his London townhouse, insisting he help search for her missing brother Neville. Though Dalton would love to spend more time with the bewitching beauty, he has no interest in finding Neville - for he blames him for his injury. Minerva has never met a more infuriating man than the Earl of Rathsmere yet she is intrigued by the torrid rumors she has heard about him. and the fierce attraction pulling her toward him. Dalton does not count on Minerva�s persistence-or the desire she awakens in him, compelling him to discover her brother�s fate. But when danger surrounds them, Dalton fears he will lose the tantalizing, thoroughly unpredictable woman he has come to love.
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When a Scot Ties The Knot
On the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shyly pretty and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done - she invented a sweetheart. A Scottish sweetheart.One who was handsome and honorable and devoted to her, but conveniently never around. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter ...and by pretending to be devastated when he was (Not really) killed in battle, she managed to avoid the pressures of London society entirely. Until years later, when this kilted Highland lover of her imaginings shows up in the flesh. The real Captain Logan MacKenzie arrives on her doorstep - handsome as anything, but not entirely honorable. He�s wounded, jaded, in possession of her letters... and ready to make good on every promise Maddie never expected to keep.
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An Offer from a Gentleman
Will she accept the offer before the clock strikes midnight? Sophie Beckett never dreamed she�d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton�s famed masquerade ball. Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, waltzing in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Who was that extraordinary woman? Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other-except, perhaps, this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid�s garb. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy tale love?
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Even Vampires get the Blues
The fact that vampire angel Harek Sigurdsson was a Norseman in his mortal life doesn�t make thawing out after exile in Siberia any easier. But things heat up when his search for evil Lucipires connects him with Camille Dumaine, a human who thrums with sensual energy that can mean only one thing - she�s the mate Harek�s been seeking for centuries...The seals call her "Camo" for her ability to blend into a crowdyet Harek's intense blue gaze singles Camille out like a whitehot spotlight. The security wiz was hired to help bring down a ruthless band of international kidnappers, but Camille senses an unspoken agenda-besides Harek's bold declaration that she's his "destiny". Just Camille�s luck that the sexiest man she's ever met may also be . . . a vampire!S
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Her Lucky Cowboy
Champion rodeo rider Dane Bowden is eight seconds from winning under the Vegas lights. One last hurrah before reluctantly returning to his family's Montana ranch. But his bull has other plans. When Dane wakes up, he's sure he's died and gone to heaven...because the doctor who comes to his aid is the same girl who saved his life and disappeared years ago. Bell would do anything for Dane. He's the fantasy that always kept her going. A child genius hidden away by her family, Bell was the secret no one talked about, the girl no one wanted. Despite finding success as a young surgeon,she's still the awkward girl who's never had a boyfriend. So why does Dane, a notorious playboy and sizzling-hot cowboy,insist on taking her on a real date? Bell is the only woman in Dane's heart. When a rodeo rivalry turns deadly, it's his turn to save Bell's life-because he sure as hell won't lose his guardian angel again.
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The Underage CEOs-Fascinating Stories of Young Ind
As an ethical hacker, SOURAV KARMAKAR helps protect priceless online data. SHADAB HASSAN is transforming the lives of underprivileged children in Jharkhand. PRIYANKA AMAR is introducing the concept of home farms to the cramped houses of Mumbai. AVIK BHATTACHARYA has channelled his passion for dance into a profitable business. The Underage CEOs is about the wave of youth entrepreneurship sweeping through India. It tells the stories of eleven youngsters who have set up their own ventures right after college, thereby becoming CEOs in their twenties. They have rejected conventional career paths, fought pressures from society, peers and parents, and are now in charge of their own destinies. They have changed the lives of thousands of people through their businesses. What�s more, they are having a lot of fun too! These young men and women are not exceptions. Today, the business climate in India offers multiple opportunities to those with good ideas. If you have a strong vision and drive, there are investors willing to back you with funds.The Underage CEOs is a call to action to take a leap of faith and rewrite your destiny for a brighter tomorrow!
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How to Buy a House
A house spells security and comfort. It is a place for love, laughter and the joy of family life. Buying a house might be the biggest investment you ever make. It is certainly the wisest one. The price of land is rising steadily?and in the cities, steeply?and it is unlikely to depreciate. However, house-buying can be a challenge for the inexperienced. E.Jayashree Kurup, head of Content and Research at Magicbricks.com, India's leading property website, offers you a guiding hand.Here is a list of her primary checks Identify the amount of home loan you need and how quickly you can pay it back. Choose a trusted developer and shortlist options based on affordability, property condition and social infrastructure. Survey the neighbourhood and work out security concerns, check ventilation and carpet area. Decide on the best location in terms of connectivity by rail and air, closeness to the market, hospitals and your office. Finally, work out the taxes, registration and insurance. How to Buy a House is the only guide you need to safely make your way to your dream home.
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Money Smart-The Indian Woman's Guide to Managing W
Master your money, multiply your assets, spend without worries.Do the words stock market' and 'mutual funds' frighten you? Does filing your tax returns give you the jitters? Do you find yourself wishing that you had just enough money on your hands for an impulsive buy or a grand holiday? Relax, you're not alone. Studies show that even the most accomplished and knowledgeable women often feel intimidated when it comes to mastering their money.It's time then to turn it all around and prove that report wrong.This first of its kind, straight-talking guide to everything related to personal finance will help you navigate the basic concepts of wealth management with utmost ease. Packed with crucial information in punchy, accessible nuggets, each section of this book will get you one step closer to making investing a habit you won't be able to kick and bring you the sheer joy of being able to make your money grow. This handy book comes loaded with interactive tools that will help you tackle all money matters - from opening a savings account to buying property to determining your risk-profile, individually tailored, age-appropriate investment plans and savings instruments for students, home-makers, newly employed women as well as established executives on-the-go advice on how to save your taxes, choosing an investment portfolio that will give you maximum returns, making the formidable Union Budget work for you, expert-speak on various issues from the best-known names in banking and finance in the country,PLUS!.The complete lowdown on unconventional investment avenues like art and foreign funds and a financial IQ quiz to measure your finance savviness. The perfect tool to banish those finance fears forever, Money Smart is every woman's essential guide to making the most of that moolah.
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Hindutva-Exploring the Idea of Hindu Nationalism
The upsurge of militant Hindu nationalism in the recent past has brought to the fore questions of who a Hindu is, what Hinduism is and what Hindutva and Hinduism mean to Hindus. If Hindutva is a way of life, who are its followers? And for those who are, how necessary is it that its practice should prevail upon all others? These are questions of great relevance in today's India. This revised edition of Hindutva, which includes a new essay and introduction, goes beyond the existing inquiry into Hindu identity, nationalism and culture, through the writings of thinkers Dayananda Saraswati, Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. With characteristic academic rigour and research, Jyotirmaya Sharma offers us original insights into the intellectual traditions that have nourished political Hindutva. The book calls for revisiting those traditions in which Hinduism is seen as being more inclusive and self-critical, at times even of its own fundamental premises.
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The Outsider
As thrilling as his fiction - this is Frederick Forsyth's life in his own words. Frederick Forsyth has seen it all. And lived to tell the tale. We all make mistakes, but starting the Third World War would have been a rather large one. To this day, I still maintain it was not entirely my fault. But I�m getting ahead of myself.