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The Bone Clocks
Run away, one drowsy summer's afternoon, with Holly Sykes - wayward teenager, broken-hearted rebel and unwitting pawn in a titanic, hidden conflict. Over six decades, the consequences of a moment's impulse unfold, drawing an ordinary woman into a world far beyond her imagining and as life in the near future turns perilous, the pledge she made to a stranger may become the key to her family's survival.
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Three Rivers And A Tree-The Story Of Allahabad Uni
The University of Allahabad is the fourth oldest university in India, an institution that has produced innumerable political figures, jurists, bureaucrats, writers and men of letters. Its history resounds with famous names, and its inspiring and entertaining campus lore has been passed down for decades. The story of the university has been enriched by the many constituent stories of the personalities therein, European and Indian. It counts, amongst its luminaries, Motilal Nehru, Madan Mohan Malaviya, Dr Meghnad Saha, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Firaq Gorakhpuri, Dharamvir Bharti and many more. Not to forget vice chancellors like Sir Sunder Lal, Ganganatha Jha and Amarnatha Jha, who were legends in themselves. In this book, Neelum Saran Gour fondly recalls the many stories and anecdotes associated with the University to put together a comprehensive history of this iconic institution. Starting from the inception of the college at what was then Lowther Castle to its present day status, she traces its long journey of almost 128 years, analyzing the history of the University against the backdrop of the emergence of the Indian nation. Along the way she also reflects on some of the unforgettable personalities that peopled the campus. A centre of high learning, a political hub during the national movement and a celebrated literary nucleus, the story of Allahabad University is one that deserves to be told and more importantly, read by all.
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Jungle Folk-Indian Natural History Sketches
An eye-opening, intriguing and original account of Indian birds. 'You will find no lack of superlatives among our Indian birds writes Douglas Dewar in this superb and idiosyncratic book about some of the most interesting birds to be found in the country. From the common crow, splendid in sagacity, resource, adaptiveness, boldness, cunning and depravity - a Machiavelli, a Shakespeare among birds, a super-bird to the scavenger vulture, the ugliest bird in the world, wagtails who dress most tastefully, mad babblers, upright cuckoos, the night heron which only sleeps when it has nothing better to do, hawks the bandits of the air, the drongo, who is the embodiment of pluck and dozens of other species, well-known and rare, Jungle Folk will make you see our birds in new and arresting ways. In his closely observed sketches, the legendary naturalist explores in detail every significant element of the bird in question including anatomy, physiology, behaviour, lifestyle and habitat. Intended for the amateur naturalist as well as the serious ornithologist, this is an eye-opening, intriguing and original account of Indian birds.q
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Angel Fever (Book 3)
Willow and Alex are mankind's only hope. The world is devastated and the angels are slowly enslaving all humanity. When Willow senses a terrifying shift in the angels' powers Alex is forced to embark on a deadly solo mission. Now Willow is left to defeat the angels with Seb and she has no idea if Alex is ever coming back...
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Angel Fire (Book 2)
Willow Fields was aware for a long time that she was a little different than her peers. She had psychic powers, and could see into people’s future just by touching their hands. An angel killer, Alex, who was given the task of killing Willow, finds out that she is only half-angel. Willow and Alex join forces to revolt against the Church of Angels to stop them from victimizing humans. This time, they also team up with the Angel Killers of Mexico city, who are undergoing training. But they are suspicious of Willow for she is only half-angel. Alex, who takes up the role as their leader, tries to convince them that she is on their side, but they are not fully convinced. What happens further? Find out in this page-turner that will keep you gripped till the end. The order of the Angel series is as follows: Angel Burn, Angel Fire, and Angel Fever.
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Angel (Book 1)
The book is partly narrated by Willow, and partly by an omniscient narrator. Willow is a normal girl who has special powers, which make her unlike other girls. She is capable of reading peoples’ minds and knowing their future just by their touch. The only person who knows about Willow’s powers and from where she has acquired them is, Alex. He is an angel assassin and one of the few who knows the truth about angels. The author’s depiction of angels not as benign celestial creatures but as deceptive predators, is quite disturbing yet strangely fascinating. Alex is concerned about Willow as he thinks that she may hold the key to defeating the evil angels. He tries to stop her but the dark powers within Willow make her parlous yet unavoidable. As a result, Alex finds himself drawn to Willow which inturn leads to devastating consequences. With Angel, L.A. Weatherly has transformed the description of angels we know of. The book is a heart-pounding, paranormal romance action-adventure which is far from predictable and has gripping suspense throughout the course of the plot.
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The Topper Prepares-True Stories Of Those Who Crac
As the water rose in his village during the floods in Bihar forcing him and his family to live in tents, Chiranjeev dreamt of a future working in a plush office in a city. Hundreds of kilometers away in Chhattisgarh, Sudoku whizkid Vipul focused on the international Physics Olympiad and winning a top rank in the All India Joint Entrance test. Success would mean a coveted seat in one of the Indian Institutes of Technology, not to mention celebrity status among-st peers and in the family. With an acceptance ratio far lower than Harvard or MIT, the IIT JEE (or JEE Advanced) is one of the most competitive exams in the world. So how do the toppers succeed? Are there smart ways to prepare for the exam? What do the best educators in the field recommend? How do the students quest transform the lives of their families? Through extensive interviews with JEE top rankers, pioneering teachers and the many students who had to fight extraordinary odds to get into an IIT, Soum Paul, entrepreneur and IIT Kanpur alumnus, puts together stories of fierce competition, incredible hard work and sacrifice. A fascinating account of the battle of a million brains.
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Smart Parents Smarter Kids-The New Age Parenting G
Parenting has never been as challenging as in todays world of working parents, hectic schedules and nuclear families. Along with being a confident professional, you also have the crucial responsibility of nurturing and shaping your childs future. Smart Parents, Smarter Kids brings to you a new-age parenting philosophy that will make sure that your kids outshine you! Inside are topics as diverse as Working Parents - striking a balance between your childs needs and your career goals, Creche - the Dear Friend, The Go, Grow, Glow Nutrients - planning nutrient-rich diets for your kids, to the more sensitive and rarely discussed, CAN - Child Abuse and Neglect and Single Parenting. Including tips, suggestions and solutions, coupled with personal accounts of parents and children and written by a doctor couple with more than two decades of experience, this book is an experts guide to optimal child growth and development.
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Eleanor And Park
'Reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love, but what it's like to be young and in love with a book' John Green, author of The Fault in our Stars Eleanor is the new girl in town, and she's never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red hair and chaotic home life, she couldn't stick out more if she tried. Then she takes the seat on the bus next to Park. Quiet, careful and - in Eleanor's eyes - impossibly cool, Park's worked out that flying under the radar is the best way to get by. Slowly, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall in love. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you're 16, and you have nothing and everything to lose. Set over the course of one school year in 1986, Eleanor & Park is funny, sad, shocking and true - an exquisite nostalgia trip for anyone who has never forgotten their first love.
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The Mindful Mother
Mindfulness is perfect for new mothers - The Mindful Mother will support, nurture and guide you through pregnancy, labour and early motherhood. Naomi Chunilal shows you how to cultivate a daily practice of mindfulness, to be present through the joys and frustrations of becoming a mother of a newborn child. Using simple and powerful self-development practices based upon Buddhist and Yogic principles, you can steer a clear path through pregnancy and childbirth, into new motherhood. Speaking to the heart with wisdom, insight and humour, The Mindful Mother gives you a practical life and emotional lifeline, helping you to - cope and thrive through common mothering dilemmas find balance and equilibrium between work and home restore and raise energy, vitality and resilience levels engage your mind to work with you, rather than against you survive and enjoy daily life with a newborn baby awaken the heart to greater love, contentment and happiness.
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A Quiet End
After a showdown with the notorious Yemeni terrorist known as The Panther, life seems to be getting quieter for maverick Federal Agent John Corey. Professionally sidelined, away from his wife and partnered up with a young, good-looking rookie named Tess, Corey is saddled with a dead-end job running easy surveillance on a group of Russian U. N. delegates in New York City. But then his subjects slip the net, Tess starts acting suspiciously and an old, dangerous foe reappears. With Russia resurgent and a clear and present danger in his own back yard, suddenly Corey's life hits the fast lane once again.
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R.D.Burman:The Prince of Music
An unpredictable music composer who defied the conventions of his time, a trendsetter who introduced a fusion of Western rock and jazz with Indian classical music - R. D. Burmans life and career make him one of the most important and versatile artists to dominate the Indian film music scene from the 1960s to the '80s. Whether the film itself was a blockbuster or a flop, his music always stood out - from the peppy Dum maro dum and the evergreen Chand mera dil to the soulful Tum gaye ho, nur gaya hai and Tujhse naraz nahin zindagi. It is said that some films became hits on the strength of his songs alone! But while he was hailed as the reigning prince by all when he created one chartbuster after another, towards the end of his career he was labelled luckless and subjected to indignities when his films started failing. In R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music, Khagesh Dev Burman fondly remembers this exceptional talent with an eccentric streak, who still inspires universal awe, admiration and nostalgia. Replete with several personal moments from the maestros life, this book not only discusses his career in loving detail, but also throws light on his relationships with many other artistes of his generation-his legendary camaraderie with Kishore Kumar and his defiant involvement with Asha Bhosle and most significantly, the strained yet respectful bond that he shared with his father, S. D. Burman. With a chronological analysis of most of his important works, R. D. Burman: The Prince of Music is a collectors edition that should adorn the shelf of every music lover. Key Selling Points : Detailed analysis of R.D.s biggest hits as well many lesser known gems from his career Narrates several personal incidents from R.D.s life which are little-known and often disclose his passion for music and inimitable sense of humour Throws light on his relationships with many legendary artistes of his generation, including music greats like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle and his own father S. D. Burman Goes beyond his Bollywood image and examines his endeavours in regional as well as international music.
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Kashmir The Vajpayee Years
There comes a day in one's life when one feels it should all be put down before memory fades. There are endless memories and I have carried a story with me for a long time. SRINAGAR IN THE WINTER OF 1989 was an eerie ghost town witnessing the beginnings of a war dance. The dam burst the night boys from the separatist JKLF group were freed in exchange for the release of Rubaiya Sayeed, the Union home minister's daughter. As Farooq Abdullah had predicted, the government's caving in emboldened many Kashmiris into thinking that azaadi was possible. 'The price we will have to pay' were Farooq's prophetic words. Killings were almost a daily occurrence. Bomb explosions and firings occurred not far from the chief minister's residence in the most secure zone. Gun-toting youth in trucks were seen close to the cantonment. Kashmiris believed that they were on the verge of liberation. A.S. Dulat, who was posted there, saw Intelligence Bureau colleagues being picked off one by one. It was a long, slow haul to regaining control. From then to today, Dulat has had a continuous engagement with Kashmir. The initiatives launched by the Vajpayee government in power from 1998 to 2004 were the high point of this constant effort to keep balance in a delicate state. As Vajpayee said, Kashmir was a problem that had to be solved. In this extraordinary memoir that reads like a thriller, Dulat gives a sweeping account of the difficulties, successes and near triumphs in the effort to bring back Kashmir from the brink. He shows the players, the politics, the strategies and the true intent and sheer ruthlessness of the meddlers from across the border. Kashmir: The Vajpayee Years paints an unforgettable portrait of politics in India's most beautiful but troubled state.
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The Sanjay Story
Vinod Mehta distils his observations and insights into the Sanjay Gandhi phenomenon and its impact on the national scene. In his compelling, honest style, Mehta sifts facts from rumours and gets to the core of Sanjays dramatic emergence after the declaration of Emergency. Containing a new introduction by the author, The Sanjay Story allows readers to look with the benefit of hindsight at the rise and fall of one of independent Indias most controversial figures
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One Up On Wall Street
In easy-to-follow terminology, Lynch offers directions for sorting out the long shots from the no shots by spending just a few minutes with a company's financial statements. His advice for producing "tenbaggers" can turn a stock portfolio into a star performer!
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The Hunger Games-Mockingjay-Part 3
Mockingjay is Suzanne Collins dystopian novel, in continuation of The Hunger Game series, featuring the brave young protagonist Katniss Everdeen, in her quest to unify Panem. IF WE BURN YOU BURN WITH US Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But shes still not safe. A revolution is unfolding, and everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans everyone except Katniss. And yet she must play the most vital part in the final battle. Katniss must become their Mockingjay the symbol of rebellion no matter what the personal cost. The culminating novel in The Hunger Games trilogy of novels authored by Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay follows the story of Katniss Everdeen, who has twice survived the brutal and violent Hunger Games. In this novel, she reluctantly accepts a proposal from District 13, the group behind the rebellion in Panem, by agreeing to be Mockingjay, the symbol representing the rebellion spearheaded by them, and their president Alma Coin. In exchange, she is assured immunity for all the past Hunger Games tributes including her closest friends, Finnick Odair, and Peeta Mellark, as well as the sole privilege of killing President Snow upon his capture. To fulfill her end of the bargain, she must participate in a series of films entitled Propos, as propaganda for the rebellion. Meanwhile, the Capitols secret plan of bombing District 13 comes to light, and the rebels launch their own military strategy against the Capitol, in retaliation. For this purpose, Katniss is sent on a coverup Propos assignment to Capitol, along with her teammates, and Peeta, under the orders of President Coin. However, the assignment in a supposedly safe zone, goes drastically out of control, leading to complete and utter disaster, forcing Katniss to take charge. The book is marked with deadly ambushes, ruthless kills, monsters, and explosions, as the violent combat between the rebels and the Capitol ignites to a feverish pitch, leaving no one safe. How will Katniss own fate unfold, following the deadly aftermath and the unfortunate casualties of war? Written in three parts, with each containing 9 chapters, Mockingjay is a thrilling novel depicting the physical hardships and moral dilemmas that the primary characters experience, under extreme circumstances.
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The Hunger Games-Catching Fire-Part 2
Catching Fire is the sequel to The Hunger Games. It follows Katniss Everdeens and Peeta Mellarks return home to District 12 in Penam country after the end of the 74th Hunger Games. KATNISS EVERDEEN SURVIVED THE HUNGER GAMES. NOW THE CAPITOL WANTS REVENGE. Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are still alive. Katniss should be relieved, but now there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create. As the nations watch Katniss and Peeta, the stakes are higher than ever. One false move and the consequences will be unimaginable. Peeta and Katniss are on a victory tour of the country after emerging as winners in the 74th Hunger Games. An angered President Snow comes to see them at their District 12 home for they owe their victory to Peeta breaking game rules in the final round. Snow tells Peeta that her actions have caused rebellions in the districts of Panem. Her first visit is to District 11, home to Hunger Games ally, Rue, where a tribute is made to her memory. She proceeds to visit all 12 districts and learns that her visits have not managed to subdue revolts. Her public proposal to Katniss also fails to placate President Snow. Soon after their return home, they hear the announcement for the 75th Hunger Games in which 24 previous victors will be forced to participate. Both Katniss and Peeta will participate. Katniss vows that she will try her best to ensure Peetas victory in the 75th Games. What happens in the 75th Game, which packs its share of new rules and surprises and with rising tension amongst the people of Penam against the Capitol in the backdrop, is what the book is all about. Overall, the book received positive reviews worldwide. It stood fourth in Time magazines top 100 fiction books of 2009 and eighth in People magazine's Best Books of 2009. It was decided that a film adaptation of Catching Fire released in November, 2013 directed by Francis Lawrence.
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The Hunger Games-Part 1
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a science fiction story, about an annual event between two districts that requires two participants to fight to the death in a televised battle. WINNING WILL MAKE YOU FAMOUS. LOSING MEANS CERTAIN DEATH In a dark vision of the near future, twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live TV show called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: Kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps foward to take her sisters place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before. For her, survival is second nature. The Hunger Games is narrated by the protagonist of the story, Katniss Everdeen. The story unfolds in the district of Panem, during the post-apocalyptic period. The district has a time-honoured tradition called the Hunger games. Two participants (a girl and a boy) are chosen via a lottery system from each district, to fight until death, in an area filled with forests, lakes, and mountain ranges. When her sister Primrose is chosen to participate in the game, Katniss adamantly volunteers to go in her place. The male competitor from District 12 is Peeta, the bakers son. Both participants are taken to an area called the Capitol. The Capitol is a harsh and cruel place. They keep all the districts on edge by forcing them to send a girl and boy, between the ages of 12 to 18, to fight in the Hunger games. Once the contestants reach the Capitol, their coach Haymitch Abernathy, his assistant Effie, and their designer Cinna, work together to create a strategy for both players to enact in the battlefield. Katniss and Peeta have to behave like star-crossed lovers who couldnt stand to inflict pain on each other. The goal is to create a memorable impression and gather extra sponsorship. After weeks of preparation, Peeta and Katniss enter the Arena to fight. Here, it is important to remain alive, but Katniss cannot bear the thought of killing tributes and becoming a murderer. How can the star-crossed lovers defy the Capitol and still stay alive? In the end, both have to fight to stay alive, but will the Capitol ever agree to two victors instead of one?
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Sherlock Holmes-The Secret Chronicles
Never-before-seen cases meticulously chronicled by Dr. Watson are published for the first time. Crimes of intrigue and suspense; Margeurite Rosignoll the french nightingale is found backstage of the Cambridge Music Hall strangled with one of her own stocking; the British Prime minister is sent a dead rat and a threatening letter and a girl drugged on morphine is somehow linked to a Californian Goldmine. Across the lights of London and upto Scotland, Holmes and Watson encounter a Russian agent provocateur, the ghost of a woman who drowned in a boating accident and the blackmailer who calls himself the Pied Piper in the endevour to solve this series of chilling mysteries.
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Sherlock Holmes-The Secret Files
An Investigation into the disappearance of a headwaiter, his locked wardrobe and a baker's van is the first case in the compelling cache of reports. In Dr Watson's compendium of secret files, the fantastic Sherlock Holmes embarks on a birdwatching holiday in Cornwall lending to the unmasking of a spy, two glasses of port lead to the apprehension of an artful burglar and a woman is found dead in the Thames. Follow the unstoppable duo as they try to resolve how the contents of a matchbox provoked the suicide of a famous Peruvian Journalist and decipher the blackmailing of the indiscreet Duchess of Welbourne. The Adventures continue in June Thomson's thrilling Conan Doyle pastiches.
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All You Need Is Love-The Art Of Mindful Parenting
As parents, we foist our dreams and aspirations on our children, push them to be more than we could ever be. But do we have the courage and honesty to look within and ask what drives our parenting - our own needs or those of our children? More crucially, are we able to accept them and respect them for who they are? Child and adolescent psychologist and family therapist Shelja Sen formulates five anchors of parenting to help you connect with the immense wisdom that is already present in you: Connect Create the foundation of parenting Coach Build the necessary skills in children through an understanding of their unique wiring and temperament Care Nurture yourself for a more wholesome life Community Build caring ecosystems for children to thrive in and Commit Sustain your courage and compassion. Groundbreaking, essential reading.