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Midnight's Children
Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation; his life is inseparable, at times indistinguishable, from the history of his country. Perhaps most remarkable are the telepathic powers linking him with India
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Come, Tell Me How You Live
Agatha Christie was already known as a crime writer when she accompanied her husband, Max Mallowan, to Syria and Iraq in the 1930s. She took great interest in his excavations, and when friends asked what her strange life was like, she decided to answer their questions in this book. Synopsis: Agatha Christie's memoirs about her travels to Syria and Iraq in the 1930s with her archaeologist husband Max Mallowan Agatha Christie was already well known as a crime writer when she accompanied her husband, Max Mallowan, to Syria and Iraq in the 1930s. She took enormous interest in all his excavations, and when friends asked what her strange life was like, she decided to answer their questions in this delightful book. First published in 1946, Come, Tell Me How You Live is now reissued in B format. It gives a charming picture of Agatha Christie herself, and is, as Jacquetta Hawkes concludes in her Introduction, 'a pure pleasure to read'.
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We The Living
It is as near to an autobiography as I will ever write. The plot is invented, the background is not.... The specific events of Kira's life were not mine; her ideas, her convictions, her values, were and are. First published in 1936, the theme of this classic novel is the struggle of the individual against the state. It portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness. It tells of a young woman's passionate love, held like a fortress against the corrupting evil of a totalitarian state. We the Living is not a story of politics, but of the men and women who have to struggle for existence behind the Red banners and slogans. It is a picture of what those slogans do to human beings. What happens to the defiant ones? What happens to those who succumb
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Man's Search For Meaning
Internationally renowned psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl endured years of unspeakable horror in Nazi death camps. During, and partly because of, his suffering, Dr. Frankl developed a revolutionary approach to psychotherapy known as logotherapy. At the core of his theory is the belief that man's primary motivational force is his search for meaning. Cited in Dr. Frankl's New York Times obituary in 1997 as "an enduring work of survival literature," Man's Search for Meaning is more than the story of Viktor E. Frankl's triumph: It is a remarkable blend of science and humanism and "a compelling introduction to the most significant psychological movement of our day"
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Five Little Pigs
Agatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, yet there were five other suspects: Philip Blake (the stockbroker) who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist) who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorcee) who had roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess) who had none; and Angela Warren (the disfigured sister) who cried 'wee wee wee' all the way home. It is sixteen years later, but Hercule Poirot just can't get that nursery rhyme out of his mind!
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The Hound Of Death
Twelve unexplained phenomena with no apparent earthly explanation
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Wings Of Fire
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, The Son Of A Little-Educated Boat-Owner In Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Had An Unparalled Career As A Defence Scientist, Culminating In The Highest Civilian Award Of India, The Bharat Ratna. As Chief Of The Country`S Defence Research And Development Programme, Kalam Demonstrated The Great Potential For Dynamism And Innovation That Existed In Seemingly Moribund Research Establishments. This Is The Story Of Kalam`S Rise From Obscurity And His Personal And Professional Struggles, As Well As The Story Of Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul And Nag--Missiles That Have Become Household Names In India And That Have Raised The Nation To The Level Of A Missile Power Of International Reckoning
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The Murder At The Vicarage
A new tie-in edition of Agatha Christie's bestseller, to coincide with the broadcast of the new movie on ITV starring Geraldine McEwan. Includes a full colour plate section, a 'making of' essay, background facts and a bonus chapter. 'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, 'would be doing the world at large a service!' It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.
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Wild Fire
Welcome to the Custer Hill Club - a men's club set in an Adirondack hunting lodge whose members include some of America's most powerful business leaders, military men, and government officials. Ostensibly, the club is a place to relax with old friends. But one fall weekend, the club's Executive Board gathers to talk about 9/11 - and finalize a retaliation plan, known only by its code name: WILD FIRE. That same weekend, a member of the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force is found dead. Soon it's up to Detective John Corey and his wife, FBI Agent Kate Mayfield, to unravel a plot that starts with the Custer Hill Club and ends with American cities locked in the crosshairs of a nuclear device. Only Corey and Mayfield can stop the button from being pushed, and global chaos from being unleashed...
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The GodFather
Tryant, blackmailer, racketeer, murder, his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather
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Papillon
Condemned for a murder he had not committed, Henri Charriere (nicknamed Papillon) was sent to the penal colony of French Guiana. Forty
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Prey
In California, odd things are happening to unemployed scientist Jack Forman. His children tell Jack that strange men have visited the houde. And Julia, his wife, isn't helping - she acts, even looks, somehow different. Deep in the Nevada desert, in the laboratory where Julie works, matters are out of control. A swarm of rogue microbots, designed to reproduce and learn, is developing with a frightening speed that has the scientists battling to contain it. Only when Jack is called in to help does he discover the shocking truth - the microbots have been programmed to behave as predators.
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The Kalam Effect
A P J Abdul Kalam became President of India in July 2002. He was a surprise choice for President. A scientist and not a politician, with an unusual hairstyle and an unassuming way of doing things, and no other agenda except that of seeing India become a developed and strong nation. How would such a man fit into the regal splendour of Rashtrapati Bhavan, and all the pomp and ceremony of a head of state, even if he was the recipient of the country
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The One Minute Sales Person
No Matter what your job is - CEO, Teacher, Parent or Manager - we are all sales people working to convience others that what we have to offer them is something they want. Since these book original publication in 1984, many things have changed, but the invaluable information in the one minute sales person remains solid gold.
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Coma
In Boston's largest hospital, two patients undergoing routine surgery fall victim to a baffling mishap. They never regain consciousness. Fighting against the scorn of her colleagues and the medical establishment, one brave woman starts to investigate the coma cases: steadily uncovering something unbelievably hideous. Slight wear to cover, light yellowing, otherwise very good, tight condition
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Rising Tides
Ethan Quinn shared his late father's passion for the ocean, and he is determined to make the family boat-building business a success. But he is also facing the most important challenges of his life...There is his younger brother Seth, who needs him more than ever. And there is Grace, the woman he has always loved but never believed he could have. Beneath Ethan's seemingly still waters lies a dark and painful past. He must learn to see beyond the shadows and accept who he is. Because through Ethan's past lies the future- and his one chance at happiness...Other books in this series are SEA SWEPT and INNER HARBOUR. And find out what happens to the nowe grown-up Seth in CHESAPEAKE BLUE.
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My Experiments With Truth
My Experiments With Truth – the autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (or Mahatma Gandhi) covers his life from early childhood through to 1920, and is a popular and influential book. It was initiated at the insistence of Swami Anand and other close co-workers of Gandhi, in his mother-tongue Gujarati entitled Satyana Prayogo athva Atmakatha. Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) was a charismatic leader who brought the case for India’s independence to world attention. His philosophy of nonviolence, for which he coined the term satyagraha, has influenced nonviolent resistance movements to this day. For Gandhi, Truth was the sovereign principle; inclusive of many other spiritual principles and schools of thought. In this autobiography, Gandhi has recounted the period from his birth (1869) up to the year 1921. In the last chapter, he notes, “My life from this point onward has been so public that there is hardly anything about it that people do not know...”
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and PeaceThis inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to: Develop joyful thoughts Follow our life s mission and calling Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously Value time as our most important commodity Nourish our relationships, and live fully, one day at a timeA
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Complete Chanakya Neeti
Chanakya Neeti is a collection of Chanakya's thoughts in DOs and DON'Ts format which one can apply in the conduct of one's daily life follow a set of simple rules enunciated in the couplets and stud one's mendset with the gems of his philosophy and wisdom. This book presents original couplets or quatrains in Sanskrit, followed by a faithful translation in English and then a lucid commentary explaining the import of the message contained therein in the present day context
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The Present
A Timely Gift From the Author of Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson, M.D.Dr. Spencer Johnson
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Family Wisdom
In the pages of this remarkable book, acclaimed author of the worldwide publishing sensation The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and internationally renowned leadership guru Robin S. Sharma reveals a simple yet strikingly effective system that shows you how to liberate that natural leadership potential of your child while creating a richer, more rewarding life for yourself in the process. With profound insight and heartfelt enthusiasm, Robin Sharma teaches you The 5 Masteries of the Family Leader as well as practical lessons to help you: Unlock the best talents and highest abilities of your child Deepen the relationships between you and those you love Inspire your children to be strong of character and wise of mind Teach your kids how to dream big dreams and find true success Bring balance back into your life and live with greater simplicity, joy and peace Get back to what is most important in life and enjoy its gifts