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We Are Displaced
Malala Yousafzai presents true stories of the refugee experience interwoven with her own story of her displacement in this incredibly moving follow up to her internationally bestselling memoir
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Museum Of Thieves
'Goldie crouched inside the cabin of a small private water-rig. Despite the heat she was shivering. Her head ached and her legs were cramped, but she dared not move. Now that the wildness had worn off she was horrified by what she had done.' Welcome to the tyrannical city of Jewel, where impatience is a sin and boldness is a crime. Goldie Roth has lived in Jewel all her life. Like every child in the city, she wears a silver guardchain and is forced to obey the dreaded Blessed Guardians. She has never done anything by herself and won't be allowed out on the streets unchained until Separation Day. When Separation Day is cancelled, Goldie, who has always been both impatient and bold, runs away, risking not only her own life but also the lives of those she has left behind. In the chaos that follows she is lured to the mysterious Museum of Dunt where she meets the boy Toadspit and discovers terrible secrets. Only the cunning mind of a thief can understand the museum's strange, shifting rooms — and Goldie has a talent for thieving. Which is just as well, because the leader of the Blessed Guardians has his own plans for the museum - plans that threaten the lives of every one Goldie loves. And it will take a daring thief to stop him... Museum of Thieves is a thrilling tale of destiny and danger, and of a courageous girl who has never been allowed to grow up - until now. ]]
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Fire And Fury
With extraordinary access to the Trump White House, Michael Wolff tells the inside story of the most controversial presidency of our time. The first nine months of Donald Trump's term were stormy, outrageous--and absolutely mesmerizing. Now, thanks to his deep access to the West Wing, bestselling author Michael Wolff tells the riveting story of how Trump launched a tenure as volatile and fiery as the man himself. In this explosive book, Wolff provides a wealth of new details about the chaos in the Oval Office. Among the revelations: -- What President Trump's staff really thinks of him -- What inspired Trump to claim he was wire-tapped by President Obama -- Why FBI director James Comey was really fired -- Why chief strategist Steve Bannon and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner couldn't be in the same room -- Who is really directing the Trump administration's strategy in the wake of Bannon's firing -- What the secret to communicating with Trump is -- What the Trump administration has in common with the movie The Producers Never before has a presidency so divided the American people. Brilliantly reported and astoundingly fresh, Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury shows us how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion.
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Chase Your Dreams : My Autobiography
My father set me free at the age of eleven when he told me 'Chase your dreams, but make sure you don't find shortcuts to them.' In his career spanning 24 years, hardly any records have escaped Sachin Tendulkar's masterly touch. Besides being the highest run scorer in Tests and ODIs, he also uniquely became the first and only batsman to score 100 international centuries and play 200 Tests. His proficient stroke-making is legendary, as is his ability to score runs in all parts of the field and all over the world. Coming from a middle-class family in Mumbai, Sachin, who was quite mischievous as a boy, grew up to show - as player and captain - how targets can be achieved and dreams can be made to come true. No wonder then, that his passion for cricket, his pride in his country and his exemplary conduct on and off the field have made him the beloved of billions and a role model for generations to come. Read his story to know the deepest details of his eventful life. This Book includes bonus pages of Master blaster moments in comics
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The Mauryan
Can Ashoka conquer his enemies or will his own demons get the better of him? Known in the far corners of the world as a great conqueror, King Bindusara rules over much of India with an iron hand. When a Brahmin prophesies that he will father a legendary ruler, a king above all kings, Bindusara is ecstatic. But the child, when he is born, is a frail, ordinary-looking boy and his father’s disappointment knows no bounds. Disgusted, Bindusara leaves the boy to his mother, the beautiful Subhadragi, who names him 'Ashoka' - emperor. Ashoka's birth is but a first step in the struggle he will go through to fulfil his destiny. From being denied the affection and approval of his father-who only has eyes for his eldest son, Susima - to being bullied and humiliated by his own siblings, Ashoka is taught to be the master of his own fate from a very early age. While the volatile Susima is being groomed for the throne he does not deserve, Ashoka is sent to quell a rebellion in Takshashila. But his rise has been noted by many, who want to end the threat to Susima's succession once and for all... Masterfully re-imagining the legendary beginnings of the scion of the Mauryan dynasty, The Mauryan tells an engrossing tale of morality, power and destiny.
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The Four Legendary Kingdoms
"Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly. " - Vince Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Act of Treason• "Matthew Reilly is the king of hard-core action. " - Brad Thor, bestselling author of Blowback• "The action is overwhelming, making the reader feel giddy as the pages fly. " - Washington Post on the Great Zoo of China• No one does action like Reilly. His combination of pace, elaborate stunts and non-stop action give him a Hollywood appeal like no other author writing today. • Matthew's books are published in over 20 languages and he has sold over 3. 5 million books worldwide. • Matthew is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves went straight to No. 2 on the Sunday Times bestseller list on publication. • Matthew's audience is exceptionally wide and he has a devoted fan baseAbout the Book:Matthew Reilly is back with his gripping new novel. A thrilling new Jack West adventure from the bestselling author of the Great Zoo of China and Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves. The last thing Jack West Jnr remembers is arriving in Pine Gap for a top-secret meeting with military personnel. Now he awakes to find himself locked in a cell, forced to fight for his life against a masked, semi-human assailant and finally confronted with an arena where he is one of fifteen 'champions' who will fight to the death in the 'Underworld'.
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Latte Or Cappuccino
The media is filled with conflicting studies and reports on what people should buy eat or drink and how they should act in order to achieve a fuller life. This book takes the hype and the hassle out of good living advising the reader to make simple choices to provide them with a quick and easy way to a healthier and happier life.
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Do No Harm
O NO HARM offers an unforgettable insight into the highs and lows of a life dedicated to operating on the human brain, in all its exquisite complexity. With astonishing candour and compassion, Henry Marsh reveals the exhilarating drama of surgery, the chaos and confusion of a busy modern hospital, and above all the need for hope when faced with life's most agonising decisions.
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Three
A hero sets sail.An island is found. A nation is born. Early thirteenth century CE. The Srivijaya Empire, considered to be one of the world's greatest maritime forces, has been abruptly left powerless in a swift political exchange. With nothing but a meaningless crown, a once-lauded navy and the will to keep alive the name of Srivijaya against the endless onslaughts of old enemies and ambitious neighbours, Emperor Prabhu Dharmasena and his kin leave behind their island realm to traverse the seas, desperate and homeless. Among those who sail with him is th Emperor's youngest son, Nila Utama, for whom loyalty and honour have ceased to have meaning since he saw his father forsake their beloved land. Now, all that is left to do is survive or so Nila thinks, till a voyage across turbulent seas brings him to a fishing village, where the headstrong prince, so far insistent on keeping to the shadows, is forced to step up to his responsibility, face his old demons and discover what it truly means to be a king. Based on the founding legend of the island of Singapore, also known as Singapura or the Lion City, Three is an engrossing tale of love, self-realization and adventure on the high seas that marvellously conjures up an ancient world.
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Rogue Lawyer
Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He works out of a customized bulletproof van, complete with Wi-Fi, a bar, a small fridge, fine leather chairs, a hidden gun compartment, and a heavily armed driver. He has no firm, no partners, no associates, and only one employee, his driver, whos also his bodyguard, law clerk, confidant, and golf caddy. He lives alone in a small but extremely safe penthouse apartment, and his primary piece of furniture is a vintage pool table. He drinks small-batch bourbon and carries a gun. Sebastian defends people other lawyers wont go near - a drug-addled, tattooed kid rumored to be in a satanic cult, who is accused of molesting and murdering two little girls, a vicious crime lord on death row, a homeowner arrested for shooting at a SWAT team that mistakenly invaded his house. Why these clients? Because he believes everyone is entitled to a fair trial, even if he, Sebastian, has to cheat to secure one. He hates injustice, doesnt like insurance companies, banks, or big corporations, he distrusts all levels of government and laughs at the justice systems notions of ethical behavior. Sebastian Rudd is one of John Grishams most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. Gritty, witty, and impossible to put down, Rogue Lawyer showcases the master of the legal thriller at his very best.
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Mahabharata for Young Readers
A rigged game of dice brings the 100 kaurava princes, led by the scheming duryodhana, to the battlefield against their cousins, the five pandavas - The noble but gullible yudhisthira, the mighty bheema, master archer arjuna and the twins, nakula and sahadeva. The epic war of kurukshetra, which lasted 18 tragic days, pit brother against brother, uncle against nephew and disciple against teacher. The intense battles between warriors equally fearless and skilled - karna and abhimanyu, arjuna and bheeshma, drona and dhrishtadyumna and karna and arjuna - Were as much conflicts of loyalty and ambition as they were of choices. The side they chose to support, or fight against, led them into a labyrinth of duty and destiny, where both the defeated and the victorious - lost something or someone precious to them. In this classic retelling of the mahabharata, written especially for young readers by the inimitable upendrakishore ray chowdhury and checked and proofed originally by none other than rabindranath tagore, translated for the first time into english by leading children's writer and translator, swapna dutta, this eternal tale is brought to life in all its drama and detail.
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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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The Gita For Children
Roopa Pai is a computer engineer who always knew she was going to write for children. She is the author of Taranauts, India’s first complete fantasy-adventure series for children, and has several other published books to her credit. She brings together three other loves – history, working with young people, and her home town Bengaluru – in her day job as a guide with BangaloreWalks, a history and heritage walks and tours company. She is currently hard at work trying to earn the right to this epitaph: She was often content.