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Pyramid.
Fans of Dan Brown and Clive Cussler will be unable to resist this thrilling new Jack Howard action adventure from Sunday Times bestseller David Gibbins. Underwater archaeologist Jack Howard is back with a dangerous mission to uncover a shocking secret which could rewrite history... In 1890, a British soldier emerges from the depths of a Cairo sewer. He claims to have been trapped for years in an ancient underground complex, and swears that he stumbled upon an incredible collection of gold, treasure, and thousands upon thousands of jars filled with papyri. Dismissed as a madman who has lost his mind in the desert, his story was lost to the world. Until now... When a colleague of Jack Howard's stumbles across the soldier's story, the mention of a 'blinding shaft of light' captures Jack's attention and resurrects the forgotten ramblings. With the political situation in Egypt at boiling point, Jack and his team risk everything in a treacherous archaeological expedition to find the truth. Their mission will take them across the globe, down to the darkest depths of the Red Sea, and back through Egyptian history to the bloody reign of Akhenaten, the Sun-Pharaoh - and keeper of a devastating secret...
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The Fifth Gospel
The Fifth Gospel (English) (Paperback) Price: Rs. 499 Lost gospel, a contentious relic and a dying pope's final wish converge to send two brothers both Vatican priests on an intellectual quest to untangle Christianitys greatest historical mystery. Ten years ago, Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomasons the rule of four became a literary phenomenon that sold nearly two million copies in North America and was hailed by critics as ingenious profoundly erudite (The New York Times) compulsively readable (People) and an exceptional piece of scholarship (San Francisco Chronicle). Now, after a decade of painstaking primary research, Ian Caldwell returns with a masterful new thriller that confirms his place among the most ambitious popular story tellers working today. In 2004, as Pope John Paul II's reign enters its twilight, a mysterious exhibit is under construction at the Vatican Museums. A week before it is scheduled to open, its curator is murdered at a clandestine meeting on the outskirts of Rome. That same night, a violent break-in rocks the home of the curator's research partner, Father Alex Andreou, a Greek Catholic priest who lives inside the Vatican with his five-year-old son. When the papal police fail to identify a suspect in either crime, Father Alex, desperate to keep his family safe, undertakes his own investigation. About the Author Ian Caldwell is the co-author of the rule of four, which spent forty-nine weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold nearly 2 million copies in North America and was translated into thirty-five languages. He lives in Virginia with his wife and children.
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Becoming Steve Jobs
We all think we know who Steve Jobs was, what made him tick, and what made him succeed. Yet the single most important question about him has never been answered. The young, impulsive, egotistical genius was ousted in the mid-80s from the company he founded, exiled from his own kingdom and cast into the wilderness. Yet he returned a decade later to transform the ailing Apple into the most successful company the world had ever seen. How did this reckless upstart transform himself into a visionary business leader? The first comprehensive study of Jobs' career following his dismissal from Apple, written with unparalleled access and insight, BECOMING STEVE JOBS offers a startling new portrait of the most important business figure in modern history. The most intimate biography yet of Jobs, written by the journalist who knew him better than any other, BECOMING STEVE JOBS draws on recently discovered interviews that have never before seen the light of day, and answers for the first time the most pressing questions about what made this legendary business leader such a success. 'Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli render a spectacular service with this book, giving fresh perspective on Steve Jobs' journey from inspiring but immature entrepreneur into an inspired and mature company-builder. Most important, they capture Jobs' resilience, his refusal to capitulate, his restless drive to stay in the game, his voracious appetite to learn-this, far more than genius, is what made him great. Becoming Steve Jobs gets the focus precisely right: not as a success story, but as a growth story. Riveting, insightful, uplifting-read it and learn!' Jim Collins, author of Good to Great 'BECOMING STEVE JOBS is fantastic. After working with Steve for over 25 years, I feel this book captures with great insight the growth and complexity of a truly extraordinary person. I hope that it will be recognized as the definitive history. Ed Catmull, President, Pixar and Disney Animation
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Munshi Premchand-The Voice Of Truth
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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B.R.Ambedkar-A Crusader For Equality
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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J.C Bose-The First Modern Scientist
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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Adi Sankarachrya-The Voice Of Vedanta
Adi Sankaracharya : The Voice of Vedanta (English) (Paperback) Price: Rs. 76 A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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Sri Aurobindo-The Spiritual Revolutionary
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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The Sixth Extinction
When a distress call out of a military research station grimly begs for a mercy killing, the Sigma Force investigates, uncovering a dangerous truth regarding the end of all life on Earth. The Sixth Extinction is the tenth novel in James Rollins’ Sigma Force series of action novels. Summary of the Book When a team from a military base investigates a research station that issued an eerie distress call asking to “kill us all”, they arrive to find everything in a 50 mile radius is dead. A blight spreads throughout the land, and it threatens the entire world. Commander Gray Pierce and the Sigma Force must search the past for answers, back to a time where Antarctica was once green and the fate of the world rested on a knife’s edge. In that past, there rests a secret that could help mankind survive the next extinction: its own. About James Rollins James Paul Czajkowski “Rollins” is a writer and veterinarian. He is also known for Wit'ch Fire, Wit'ch Storm and Hinterland.
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Want You Dead
When Red decides to have a relationship with Bryce after a bit of romancing on a dating site, she was happy and sure that she has made the right decision. Things go awry for Red and she realizes that she needs to do everything in her power to keep Bryce away from her if she needs to survive. Summary of the Book Red Westwood was ecstatic when she found love in Bryce Laurent through an online dating agency. Bryce is good-looking and rich, and Red finds that she is attracted to him. Who would’ve thought that she would actually succeed in finding love through virtual romance? Suddenly, everything that she thought she knew about Bryce started to fade away. She realizes that he is not what he posed to be, and instead has a very dark and disturbing past. Her life with him starts to deteriorate and turns terrifyingly sour. She does away with him with the help of police protection and thinks that he is out of her life for good. This is not true, for Bryce is now obsessed with her and will not stop until he has hurt Red’s loved ones and, soon enough, her too. About Peter James Peter James is an international best-selling British writer who has written a lot of crime fiction. He has written 26 novels and is also a New York Times bestseller. His books have been translated to 36 languages and are published in the US and UK by Macmillan Publishers.
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Our Kid Eats Everything!
Eating right made fun and easy for parents and kids! Are mealtimes a perpetual battleground in your family? Do you constantly worry about your childs nutrition and growth, the effects of junk-food overdose and a gadget-centric lifestyle and the true value of expensive super-foods, while your child continues to be resolutely resistant to what you serve on the table? Our Kid Eats Everything! is your answer to making mealtimes tussle-free, tasty and most of all, healthy. Within these pages youll find invaluable information and smart tips on Which foods your child actually needs to grow. Shopping right, reading food labels and outsmarting junk. Nutrition-oriented prevention and cures for common childhood diseases. Age-appropriate weekly menus, including snacks, tiffin and the exam diet. Plus! 75 child-tested recipes that turn 'yuck' to 'yum' and the 20 / 20 plan to make kids really enjoy what they're eating. Whether your kid is a toddler or a teen, a finicky eater or a junk-food junkie, this enlightening guide by leading nutritionist Neelanjana Singh will help you to make your child a good eater for life. About the Author Neelanjana Singh has had over 25 years of clinical experience as a dietitian and diabetes educator at AIIMS, the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research and the Diabetes Foundation and is presently Nutrition Consultant at 'The Heinz Nutri - Life Clinic' and 'The PSRI Hospital, New Delhi'. She has been a weekly health columnist with the Indian Express for three years and is a regular contributor on matters related to diet and health with the Hindustan Times, Mail Today and the Pioneer. For several years, Neelanjana has run a free health portal which has had some of India's leading medical experts as its advisors and has also been associated with the WHO as a member of their committees and projects on nutrition and health. Neelanjana also serves on the advisory board of some of the top websites on health and nutrition.
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Invisible
Everyone thinks Emma Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases Emma has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom and her nightly recurring nightmares of an all-consuming fire.
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Yuva India
This title delves into the lifestyles of India’s young men and women. While discussing what makes them tick, it unveils the phenomenon of the attitudinal convergence that is swiftly growing across youth squadron in India. Tracing its origin to the entry and exposure to a cosmopolitan culture, the research behind convergence zeroes in on how a young India is defining its identity in terms of the modern time sensibilities. Based on studies done for over a decade, the author documents and analyzes how India’s youth approaches the themes of identity, sexuality, personal relevance, image, spirituality, social connections and community and professional pursuits and tries to make sense of their aspirations. About Ray Titus Ray Titus is Professor of Marketing and Strategy at the Alliance School of Business, Alliance University. His main fields of interests converge on consumer behaviour and marketing strategy. Previously, he has worked for the Taj Group of Hotels, INI Technologies, Landmark Gulf Group and Cafe Coffee Day. His business articles and expert comments have been frequently featured in The Globe and Mail, Sunday Guardian, Voice of America, The Telegraph, The Hindu Business Line and other prominent media publications. He is also the co-author of Business Drama - How Shakespearean Insights Help Leaders Manage Volatile Contexts.
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A Twist Of The Knife
With each twist of the knife, a chilling new journey begins. From a woman intent on bizarre revenge, to a restaurant critic with a morbid fear of the number thirteen and from a man arranging a life - changing assignation, to a couple heading for a disaster - filled vacation. In multi - million - copy bestselling author Peter Jame's collection of short stories we first come to meet Brighton's finest detective, Roy Grace and read the tale that went on to inspire James hugely successful novel, Dead Simple. James exposes the Achilles heel of each of his characters and makes us question how well we can trust ourselves and one another. Each tale carries a twist that will haunt readers for days after they turn the final page. Combining every twisted tale from the e-book bestsellers Short Shockers One and Short Shockers Two, with a never - seen - before collection of new material, A Twist of the Knife shows Peter James as the undisputed grand master of storytellers with this sometimes funny, often haunting, but always shocking collection.
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Green Signals
The debate on whether to privilege economic growth over ecological security is passe. Environmental considerations must be at the heart of economic growth, especially for a country of 1.25 billion people destined to add another 400 million by the middle of the century. Green signals chronicles the '1991 moment' in India's environmental decision-making, telling the story of how, for the first time, the doors of the environment ministry were opened to voices, hitherto unheard, into the policy-making process. It details efforts to change the way environment is viewed both by proponents of environmental security and those who prize economic growth at all costs. Told from the perspective of a pivotal decision maker, the book addresses the challenges involved in trying to ensure economic growth with ecological security. It takes us through India's coming of age in the global environmental and climate change community to take on a leadership role that is progressive, proactive and steeped in national interest. Using speaking orders on high-profile projects, notes and letters to the Prime Minister, ministerial colleagues, chief ministers and others, Jairam Ramesh gives an insight into the debates, struggles, challenges and obstacles to bringing environmental considerations into the mainstream of political and economic decision-making. This collection reveals the story of the author's attempt at the highest levels of governance to introduce effective decision-making, a transparent and accountable administration and to make environmental concerns an essential component of a nation's quest to accelerate economic growth and end the scourge of poverty and deprivation. About the Author Jairam Ramesh is chair of the future earth engagement committee, a research platform on global sustainability. Formerly he was the minister of state (Independent charge) of environment and forests, government of India. He is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
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City Of Spies
A thrilling coming-of-age story that is set in the Pakistan of Zia and Bhutto. 'God was everywhere, but so was the general'. It is the summer of 1977 and Pakistan swelters in the unrelenting heat. Weeks after her eleventh birthday, Aliya Shah wakes up to the news that there has been a coup d'etat, General Zia has taken over the country and Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is in jail. Although the shadow of the general and his increasingly puritanical edicts threaten to disrupt their comfortable existence, life goes on for Aliya much as before as she attends the American School in Islamabad. However, when a much loved young boy, the son of the family retainer, dies tragically in a hit-and-run accident, her world is turned upside down, especially when she discovers the terrible secret of the murderer's identity. City of Spies is coming-of-age story that explores Aliya's conflicting loyalties and her on-going struggle to make sense of her world. Set in late 1970's Islamabad and Lahore, City of Spies is a gripping novel that unfolds over thirty months in Pakistan's tumultuous history. This delicate political novel evokes the sights and smells of the Pakistan of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and General Zia. We are inside the head of a child, spying on her past. I read this novel as the story of another schoolgirl in Pakistan, a different Malala. This Malala unmasks a whole landscape of feeling. Amitava Kumar, author of 'Husband of a Fanatic'. Interesting Facts New fiction from bestselling Pakistani author of Noor. A story set in the seventies in Islamabad against the backdrop of General Zia's coup and the cold war between the US and the Soviet Union. Gripping, well-paced story seen through the eyes of a young girl, Aliya. Readers of literary fiction by Mohammed Hanif, Mohsin Hamid, Daniyal Mueenuddin, Musharraf Ali Farooqi and other Pakistani authors will delight in this novel.