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Student's Encyclopedia of General Knowledge
Student's Encyclopedia of General Knowledge
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : General Press
  • By : Azeem Ahmad Khan (Author), Ruth Premi (Author), Sanjay Raghav (Author)
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2007
  • Pages : 99
  • Weight : 200 gm
  • Size : 7.4 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
  • ISBN-10: 9380914199
  • ISBN-13: 978-9380914190 
DESCRIPTION:
General Knowledge is the most effective way to increase the IQ of a student. The Student’s Encyclopedia of General Knowledge is a good book for students who want information on all kinds of subjects in one book. This book has proven to be useful to many students in the long run.

The Student’s Encyclopedia of General Knowledge can be used by students studying in class three up to the seventh standard. The quality of information in this book is top notch and readers find it interesting. The book covers key information from the top books in India; some information from international books has also been taken. Students can find information on sports persons, famous people and Prime Ministers of India, too.

The book is easy to read as the chapters are in an alphabetical order. Hence, looking for facts becomes very easy as well. The book has a special section with 100 amazing facts that leave most young readers amazed. At the end of the book, there is a quiz section that can be used by the student to check his level of learning. The quiz has two hundred questions.

The book has ample diagrams and illustrations that make the learning process more flexible and interesting. There are one hundred illustrations in the book. Each one is worth checking out. This book by Mr. Khan has helped many students in the past and continues to do so till date.
$16
Rupa Book of Super Genius Space Quiz
Rupa Book of Super Genius Space Quiz
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
  • By : Dilip M. Salwi
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2004
  • Pages : 126
  • Weight : 200 gm
  • Size : 4.4 x 0.3 x 7 inches
  • ISBN-10: 8129103672
  • ISBN-13: 978-8129103673
DESCRIPTION:
Space is the final frontier of mankind. Would you like to be a part of this exciting frontier in the days to come? This quiz book would serve as an excellent introduction to space science and technology.

About the Author

Dilip M. Salwi is a Delhi-based science writer. A winner of several national awards and fellowships for popularising science, he also writes science fiction and plays involving science and scientists.
$18
Great Stories for Children
Great Stories for Children
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Rupa Publications
  • By : Ruskin Bond
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2011
  • Pages : 200
  • Weight : 250 g.
  • Size : 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • ISBN-10: 8129118920
  • ISBN-13: 978-8129118929
DESCRIPTION:

Great Stories For Children contains a mixed bag of tales, featuring everything from nature and pets to leopards, bears, and even ghosts, written in the inimitable witty style of Ruskin Bond.The short stories featured in this book introduce readers to new worlds and interesting people. First up, there's Tutu, the monkey who loves to stir up trouble for Aunt Ruby. Aunt Ruby becomes enraged when he runs off with her precious necklace. Will she manage to get it back? In another story, a pet python suddenly shows up in the most unexpected places, causing mayhem as he appears. Then comes a naughty ghost who amuses himself by riling up the residents of the house, whenever he is bored. The book has a story where the protagonists, three children, are stranded and forced to wait out a storm on a haunted hill. One story also features a cunning thief, who is adept at escaping every single time. But one day, his conscience gets the better of him. Does he manage to leave his old lifestyle behind and become an honest man? This collection even contains an amusing story about the famed Himalayan bears. They enjoy gorging on plums, apricots and pumpkins. One tale in Great Stories For Children stars the maestro, Ruskin Bond, himself. While staying at a resort, he encounters a ghost in the dead of the night. What does the ghost want? Will Bond manage to come away safely? Great Stories For Children also includes other stories like Strange Men, Strange Places, School Days, All Roads Lead To Ganga, The Rupa Carnival Of Terror, and School Times.


About the Author

Ruskin Bond is a popular writer of British origin. He has also penned Ghost Stories from the Raj, A Town Called Dehra, The Adventures of Rusty, and The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk. He is of British descent and was born in 1934 in India. He studied at Shimla and won many writing competitions at school. When he went to London after his schooling, he began penning his first novel. He has been the recipient of prestigious awards like the Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award. He played an important role in shaping children's literature in India.

$16
More Tales From the Jatakas (Amar Chitra Katha 3 in 1 Series)
More Tales From the Jatakas (Amar Chitra Katha 3 in 1 Series)
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
  • By :Anant Pai 
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2008
  • Pages : 96
  • Weight : 210 gm
  • Size : 9.4 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
  • ISBN-10: 8189999869
  • ISBN-13: 978-8189999865
DESCRIPTION:


Collection of the following titles: Deadly Feast, Hidden Treasure, Battle of the Wits

About the Author

Anant Pai or Uncle Pai, as he is popularly known as, was born on 17th September, 1929, in Karkala, Karnataka. He is the founder of the popular comic series Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. He propagated the tales of Indian mythology and folk among the children through comic books. Some of his other works include Ramu and Shamu, Little Raji, Funland and Rekha. He has been awarded with several prestigious awards in his lifetime. He died on 24th February, 2011.

$16
Kalia The Crow -1 by RAJNI THINDIATH
Kalia The Crow -1 by RAJNI THINDIATH
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
  • By : RAJNI THINDIATH
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2015
  • Pages : 72
  • Weight : 390 gm
  • Size : 8 x 10 x 1.8 inches
  • ISBN-10: 9350856018
  • ISBN-13: 978-9350856017
DESCRIPTION:
What is Kalia the crow all about?
A friendly crow living in a forest known as 'Big Baan', Kalia is the saviour of each and every small animal in the forest. No matter how hard his enemies Doob-doob (crocodile) and Chamataka (jackal) try, Kalia always foils their plans.

What is so special about Kalia the Crow-1?
It’s a collection of the whacky adventures of Kalia the crow packed with puzzles, activities, colouring pages and craft ideas as well . Are you ready to explore it? Go ahead, grab your collection today!
$15
Jataka Collection : Amar Chitra Katha 10 Titles
Jataka Collection : Amar Chitra Katha 10 Titles
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
  • By : Anant Pai
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2014
  • Pages : 320
  • Weight : 850 gm
  • Size : 8 x 10 x 1.8 inches
  • ISBN-10: 9350851210
  • ISBN-13: 978-9350851210
DESCRIPTION:
Amar Chitra Katha is considered one of the largest selling comic book series in India. Till date, over 90 million copies have been sold in 20 different Indian languages. The series was founded by Anant Pai in 1967 and it consists of over 400 titles. The series follows a comic book format and recaptures the aura of the age-old stories from Indian history, folklore, fables, mythology, and epics. Amar Chitra Katha: Jataka Collection is a collection of ten titles from the Amar Chitra Katha series. Monkey Stories Elephant Stories Deer Stories The Jackal And The Wardrum The Mouse Merchant Stories Of Wisdom Shrenik The Hidden Treasure Animal tales of India 3 in 1
$28
Further Tales from the Jatakas: 3 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)
Further Tales from the Jatakas: 3 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
  • By : Anant Pai
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2008
  • Pages : 96
  • Weight : 210 gm
  • Size : 8 x 10 x 1.8 inches
  • ISBN-10: 8184822138
  • ISBN-13: 978-8184822137
DESCRIPTION:

Collection of the following titles: the magic chant and other stories, the giant and the dwarf, the priceless gem

About the Author

Anant Pai or Uncle Pai, as he is popularly known as, was born on 17th September, 1929, in Karkala, Karnataka. He is the founder of the popular comic series Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. He propagated the tales of Indian mythology and folk among the children through comic books. Some of his other works include Ramu and Shamu, Little Raji, Funland and Rekha. He has been awarded with several prestigious awards in his lifetime. He died on 24th February, 2011.

$14.42
Animal Tales of India: 3 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)
Animal Tales of India: 3 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)
SPECIFICATION:
  • Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha
  • By : Amar Chitra Katha
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2011
  • Pages : 96
  • Weight : 180 gm
  • Size : 9.5 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
  • ISBN-10: 8184823819
  • ISBN-13: 978-8184823813
DESCRIPTION:
In the Indian tradition, animal stories have always been used as a medium of spreading ideas and information, with wit and humor. A cat decides to lull the suspicions of his prey by pretending to be holy. Having invited a tiger home for lunch, a frog suddenly realizes that tigers only eat meat. Surrounded by a cat, a mongoose, and an owl, a terrified mouse wonders if he can escape alive.

About the Author

Anant Pai or Uncle Pai, as he is popularly known as, was born on 17th September, 1929, in Karkala, Karnataka. He is the founder of the popular comic series Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. He propagated the tales of Indian mythology and folk among the children through comic books. Some of his other works include Ramu and Shamu, Little Raji, Funland and Rekha. He has been awarded with several prestigious awards in his lifetime. He died on 24th February, 2011.
$16
Miss Muglee Met Mr Get
Miss Muglee Met Mr Get
Specification:
  • Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  • by : Saker Mistri / Shaheen Mistri
  • Cover : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Edition : 2012
  • Pages : 60
  • Weight : 300
  • Size : 9 x 9 x 0.2 inches
  • ISBN-10: 818462056X
  • ISBN-13: 978-8184620566
Description:

This is the second book in the Miss Muglee series. This time Miss Muglee meets Mr Get, a beautiful but greedy peacock who lives in the Gir forest in Gujarat. In this exciting new adventure, Miss Muglee helps Mr Get learn the valuable lesson of giving. Written in delightful verse, the wonderful illustrations have been done by Raju, Devender and Zamir, graduates of Akanksha.

    $20
    Miss Muglee Goes To Mumbai
    Miss Muglee Goes To Mumbai
    Specification:
    • Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
    • by : Saker Mistri / Shaheen Mistri
    • Cover : Paperback
    • Language : English
    • Edition : 2010
    • Pages : 37
    • Weight : 210
    • Size : 9 x 9 x 0.2 inches
    • ISBN-10: 8184620284
    • ISBN-13: 978-8184620283
    Description:

    Miss Muglee is a spiky green crocodile. And she will not smile – for, she is lonely, without a friend to talk to, or a companion to play with. Abandoned, she curls into a sad little ball – until Faizal, the sprightly frog, announces his presence, and takes Muglee to the capital of dreams – Mumbai! He puts her in bendy buses, ushers her past lofty buildings, escorts her to Charming Kitty’s famous party. Muglee has never been happier! But will her joy endure? Will Charming Kitty accept her? Can a spiky crocodile find friends in the bustling city of Mumbai? Find out in this sparkling tale of adventure and hope!

      $20
      MY INDIA WITH MIGHTY RAJU
      MY INDIA WITH MIGHTY RAJU
      Description

      Your beloved superhero Mighty Raju is back. Set out on exciting adventures with him and also learn something new with this unique series of sixteen books created keeping young learners in mind.

      Parents today face great difficulty in making their children study and/or understand concepts. This series is an amalgamation of learning and fun for children through their favourite character, Mighty Raju, a four-year-old superhero. These books have topics ranging from colours and shapes, maths lessons to fun-filled adventure stories to learning about festivals of India and much more. The series will encourage them to learn a variety of concepts in an interactive and engaging manner with the right amount of learning, fun and adventure all packed together.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8730
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : 2017
      • Pages : 32
      • Weight : 130 gm.
      • Size : 10.2 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Mighty Raju
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129145111
        ISBN-13: 978-8129145116
      $16
      Moongphali
      Moongphali
      Description

      Nandu wants to go to his school fancy-dress competition dressed as a king, but his mother makes him wear a foolish-looking watermelon costume instead.

      Dolly and Sunny are leading a happy life as a pair of genius twins, till they wish for their clones.

      All Poonam wants is the perfect pair of blue and white slippers, and she finds them too, except that they belong to someone else.

      Sher and Samandar are best friends till a piece of mysterious rock turns them into sworn enemies.

      Meet these kids and many others like them in this very delightful collection, Moongphali. Funny, adventurous, smart and mischievous, these are children from all parts of India. They speak different languages, eat all kinds of food, live in homes that look totally unlike each other—yet you will find a bit of yourself in each one of them.

      Relish these stories and relive your childhood with your kids.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

      Mukesh Chhabra is a leading casting director in the Indian film Industry. He has a special penchant for casting for children’s films and has worked in Chillar Party, Nil Battey Sannata, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Dangal. When Mukesh is not busy making films, he can be found reading and writingchildren’s stories, eating Punjabi cuisine or playing gully cricket.

      Neha Singh loves telling stories, using books, theatre and films as different mediums. She has authored two picture books for children—The Wednesday Bazaar and Bela Missed Her Train—published by Karadi Tales. She also helps children and adults rekindle their imagination through her drama-based workshops.

      Sonal Gupta Vaswani is an artist, illustrator and an animator, based in Mumbai. She has illustrated several books for children for Fisher Price, Karadi Tales, UNICEF and Pratham.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8726
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : September 29, 2017
      • Pages : 156
      • Weight : 230 gm.
      • Size : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Mukesh Chhabra, Neha Singh, Sonal Gupta Vaswani
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129148137
        ISBN-13: 978-8129148131
      $22
      Junior Classics-11
      Junior Classics-11
      Description

      The Junior Classics series, comprising twenty titles, introduces young readers to literary masterpieces by celebrated authors, ranging from Charles Dickens and R.L. Stevenson to Louisa M. Alcott and H.G. Wells. The all-time popular novels packed with colourful illustrations bring alive the lovable characters and can keep children entertained for hours. Each book in the series has a collection of four stories from diverse genres and by different writers, which makes reading a lot of fun. Thoughtfully abridged and told in simple language, this engaging series will kindle the love for reading in children. This treasure trove of eighty stories, ranging from adventure, fantasy, satire to mystery and romance, will be a welcome addition to any child?s personal library.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8712
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : March 1, 2016
      • Pages : 128
      • Weight : 160 gm.
      • Size : 8 x 0.4 x 5.2 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Terry O'Brien
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129138956
        ISBN-13: 978-8129138958
      $20
      Ghost Stories from the Raj
      Ghost Stories from the Raj
      Description

      Stories about the existence of ghosts and evil spirits have been an integral part of the stories told to us by our grandmothers, our literature and our folklore.

      Ghost Stories From The Raj by Ruskin Bond contains nineteen short stories which were written during the British colonial times. These stories give the reader an insight into the perspective of British soldiers and officers on the subject of ghost stories. Some of the stories which have been mentioned here are believable, some are humorous and others, like The Men Tigers, are unbelievable by any stretch of imagination. This story is about strange tigers that are said to exist in the forests of Central India. These tigers, after eating a mysterious root, could take the shape of man and after eating another root could return to their original form. Other stories like The Haunted Village, The Return of Imray, The Old Graveyard at Sirur, Chunia, The Summoning of Arnold, Panther People, Caulfield's Crime and The Pool are also included in this book.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
      Ruskin Bond, resident of Mussoorie, is a well-known writer of fiction and a raconteur par excellence. His Tales and Legends from India, Angry River, Strange Men, Strange Places, The Blue Umbrella, A Long Walk for Bina and Hanuman to the Rescue are also available in Rupa paperback. The Ruskin Bond's Children's Omnibus has been a firm favourite with young readers for several years. Ghost Stories from the Raj, The Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories, The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure, The Rupa Book of Himalayan Tales and The Rupa Book of Great Suspense Stories are some of his recent books for Rupa.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8696
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : February 2, 2006
      • Pages :188
      • Weight : 190 gm.
      • Size : 5.1 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Ruskin Bond
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8171679927
        ISBN-13: 978-8171679928

       

      $18
      FUNNY SIDE UP
      FUNNY SIDE UP
      Description

      I have lived to see Bombay become Mumbai, Calcutta become Kolkata, and Madras become Chennai. Times change, names change, and if Bond becomes Bonda I won’t object.’ With these lines, begins another brilliant collection of essays, stories and poems by writer par excellence, Ruskin Bond. With an ability to look at ordinary situations with unique wit and acuity, Ruskin Bond invites us into his home, his countryside, his life. Peopled with monkeys, wild boars, an aunt with a phobia of flowers, an eccentric cousin who thinks he is the great cricket player Ranji, the wise seven-year-old Gautam, this collection is an absorbing read for readers of all ages.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
      Ruskin Bond, resident of Mussoorie, is a well-known writer of fiction and a raconteur par excellence. His Tales and Legends from India, Angry River, Strange Men, Strange Places, The Blue Umbrella, A Long Walk for Bina and Hanuman to the Rescue are also available in Rupa paperback. The Ruskin Bond's Children's Omnibus has been a firm favourite with young readers for several years. Ghost Stories from the Raj, The Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories, The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure, The Rupa Book of Himalayan Tales and The Rupa Book of Great Suspense Stories are some of his recent books for Rupa.

      Specification
      • Product Code :BK8695
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : February 2, 2006
      • Pages : 156
      • Weight : 160 gm.
      • Size : 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Ruskin Bond
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129108283
        ISBN-13: 978-8129108289

       

      $18
      Falling In Love Again
      Falling In Love Again
      Description

      Once I saw her, leaning over the balcony railing. I stopped the taxi and waved to her. She waved back, smiling like the sun breaking through clouds.
      Suffused with warmth and passion, the stories in Falling in Love Again showcase the myriad variations of romantic love—fleeting, intimate, joyous, heartbreaking. Featuring classic stories by Ruskin Bond, such as ‘The Eyes Have It’ and ‘The Girl from Copenhagen’, this stirring collection captures the range of feelings that are indubitably part of the infinite spectrum of love.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
      Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, and has now over 120 titles in print—novels, collections of stories, poetry, essays, anthologies and books for children. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys award in 1957. He has also received the Padma Shri, and two awards from the Sahitya Akademi—one for his short stories and another for his writings for children. In 2012, the Delhi government gave him its Lifetime Achievement award.
      Born in 1934, Ruskin Bond grew up in Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi and Dehradun. Apart from three years in the UK, he has spent all his life in India, and now lives in Mussoorie with his adopted family.
      A shy person, Ruskin says he likes being a writer because ‘When I’m writing there’s nobody watching me. Today, it’s hard to find a profession where you’re not being watched!’

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8691
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : November 1, 2014
      • Pages : 208
      • Weight : 190 gm.
      • Size : 5.1 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Ruskin Bond
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129120437
        ISBN-13: 978-8129120434
      $20
      Cross Connection: The Big Circus Adventure
      Cross Connection: The Big Circus Adventure
      Description

      When the animals of the 'The Great Indian Circus found their lives all topsy-turvy, they realized that turning the world around takes a lot more than just circus acts.Chunky the Funky monkey and Bhole Ram the Brave are among the performing animals of The Great Indian Circus. While Chunky spends most of his time playing pranks on others, Bhole Ram is a shy and gentle elephant who ends up bearing the brunt of Chunkys mischief. Things take a turn when their bodies get switched in a freak accident and they are forced to live each others lives. A cosmic cross connection that leads to complete confusion all around! Trapped in each others bodies, Bhole Ram and Chunky learn to put aside their differences in order to make things smooth in the Circus again—both for themselves and for everyone else—learning some important lessons in life along the way. A delightful read that will leave you smiling long after the last page has been turned...

      About the Author: Jugal Hansraj
      Jugal Hansraj is a feature film actor, writer and a National Award-winning film director based in Mumbai. He began working in films first as a child actor—Masoom (1983)—and went on to become a lead actor in films like Papa Kahte Hai (1996) and Mohabbatein (2000).In 2006, he turned writer director and made the animated film Roadside Romeo and in 2010 he directed the feature film Pyaar Impossible! He is currently the Head of Creative Development for new projects at Dharma Productions. Cross Connection is his first book. He based in Mumbai, India. Shrirang Sathaye has been an animation lover, designer and director for thirty years. He currently works as an animation consultant. His other interests include political/satirical cartoons and illustrations.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8683
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : 20 December 2017
      • Pages : 163
      • Weight : 240 gm.
      • Size : 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Jugal Hansraj
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129149583
        ISBN-13: 978-8129149589
      $22
      Children of India
      Children of India
      Description

      'They pass me everyday, on their way to school—boys and girls from the surrounding villages and the outskirts of the hill station. For many of them, it’s a very long walk to school.’

      Adventurous children, mischievous children, responsible children—there are children of every kind in this collection of stories about the children of India. Ruskin Bond, one of India’s favourite children’s writers, has created memorable child protagonists in his short stories, novellas and novels. From Bina and Rusty to the Four Feathers, these characters have delighted readers for years.

      In this collection, Ruskin Bond brings together some of these unforgettable children and brings alive, once more, the happiness, wonder, heartache and freedom of childhood.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
      Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, and now has over 120 titles in print—novels, collections of short stories, poetry, essays, anthologies and books for children. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. He has also received the Padma Shri (1999), the Padma Bhushan (2014) and two awards from Sahitya Akademi—one for his short stories and another for his writings for children. In 2012, the Delhi government gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award.

      Born in 1934, Ruskin Bond grew up in Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi and Dehradun. Apart from three years in the UK, he has spent all his life in India, and now lives in Mussoorie with his adopted family.

      Specification
      • Product Code : BK8682
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • Edition : July 31, 2017
      • Pages : 126
      • Weight : 110 gm.
      • Size : 5.1 x 0.3 x 7.7 inches
      • Binding : Paperback
      • Author : Ruskin Bond
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10: 8129147963
        ISBN-13: 978-8129147967
      $20
      All Roads Lead To Ganga
      All Roads Lead To Ganga
      Specification
      • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
      • By : Ruskin Bond
      • Cover : Paperback
      • Edition : January 1, 2008
      • Pages : 121
      • Weight : 140 gm.
      • Size : 5.1 x 0.3 x 7.8 inches
      • Language : English
      • ISBN-10 : 8129112132
      • ISBN-13 : 978-8129112132
      • Product Code : BK8667
      Description

      "The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India’s civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man… Jawaharlal Nehru. The Ganges is a river which has held India’s heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. Originating in the mist-filled valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas a land of dense forests, icy white glaciers, clear gurgling streams and towering mountains a land which has been known as `Dev Bhoomi or the land of gods, the Ganga traverses hundreds of miles through the heartland till it flows into the sea. In this travel memoir, noted writer Ruskin Bond captures the breathtaking beauty and splendour of this magical landscape, describing with nostalgia and affection the places and people he has lived with and encountered for over forty years.

      AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

      Ruskin Bond, resident of Mussoorie, is a well-known writer of fiction and a raconteur par excellence. His Tales and Legends from India, Angry River, Strange Men, Strange Places, The Blue Umbrella, A Long Walk for Bina and Hanuman to the Rescue are also available in Rupa paperback. The Ruskin Bond’s Children’s Omnibus has been a firm favourite with young readers for several years. Ghost Stories from the Raj, The Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories, The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure, The Rupa Book of Himalayan Tales and The Rupa Book of Great Suspense Stories are some of his recent books for Rupa".


        $18
        Adventures with Hanuman
        Adventures with Hanuman
        Description

        "Raghu is lying in bed, bored and longing for adventure, when his wish suddenly comes true. Hanuman, till now only a friendly face on a poster, appears by his bed. He invites Raghu to join him as he sets off to help Rama rescue Sita from Lanka. Soon, Raghu finds himself flying, seated on Hanuman s shoulder and, along with his new friend, he leaps across the sea, reaches Lanka and finds Sita. Battling rakshasas and demons, changing size and finding his way through the maze that is Ravana s palace, Raghu has the best adventure of his life with the cheerful and brave monkey god!

        Funny and endearing, Hanuman comes to life like never before in this zany retelling of his adventures, all accompanied by exciting and lively illustrations."

        Specification
        • Product code : BK8666
        • Publisher : Rupa Publications India
        • Edition : February 28, 2018
        • Pages : 270
        • Weight : 290 gm.
        • Size : 5.1 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches
        • Binding : Paperback
        • Author : Murray Eldridge
        • Language : English
        • ISBN-10: 8129129345
          ISBN-13: 978-8129129345
        $19.90
        The Serpent’s Revenge by Sudha Murty
        The Serpent’s Revenge by Sudha Murty
        How many names does Arjuna have? Why was Yama cursed? What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira? The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend the Mahabharata its many varied shades and are largely unheard of. Award-winning author Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment.
        $17
        VishwamitraVishwamitra
        Vishwamitra
        He was born a Kshatriya. He became a Brahmarishi. When Satyavati, wife of Rishi Ruchik, exchanges with her mother, Queen Ratna, the magic potion for bearing a child, they change not just their children’s destiny, but also the history of mankind. Born of this mix up is Vishwamitra, the son of a Kshatriya, with the qualities of a Brahmin. The duality in his life soon begins to show as he strives to become a Brahmarishi—the ultimate, the most powerful of all Gurus. Vishwamitra is the riveting story of a brave but stubborn, haughty yet compassionate, visionary king of Aryavarta who became one of the most well- Known sages of all time.
        $16
        The Man from the Egg
        The Man from the Egg
        Did you know that Brahma once had five faces?
        Why do snakes have a forked tongue?
        Do gods cheat?
        Why does Shiva sport a crescent moon on his head?

        The Trinity, consisting of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, is the omnipresent trio responsible for the survival of the human race and the world as we know it. They are popular deities of worship all over India, but what remain largely unknown are some of their extraordinary stories.
        Award-winning author Sudha Murty walks by your side, weaving enchanting tales of the three most powerful gods from the ancient world. Each story will take you back to a magical time when people could teleport, animals could fly and reincarnation was simply a fact of life.

        Sudha Murty

        Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her Mtech in computer science, and is now the chairperson of the infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non- fictional pieces, and four books for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006, and the Attimabbe Award from the government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011.
        $16
        Amma, Take Me To The Golden Temple
        Amma, Take Me To The Golden Temple
        Come, explore the places we worship Join Amma and her children as they travel to the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar. Take a tour through the wonderful sights, sounds and history of Darbar Sahib. Hear stories about the Sikh gurus. Visit Darshani Deori and Akal Takht. Savour a drink from the sacred waters at Har Ki Pauri and the langar from the world's biggest kitchen! Learn Guru Nanak's eternal message of equality, love and service. Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this new series introduces readers to the history of different faiths and their associated monuments.

        Bhakti Mathur
        "Bhakti Mathur lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two sons and two dogs. She is a banker by profession and the author of the hugely popular Amma, Tell Me series."
        $19

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