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A Town Like Ours

so why have they come, why did they choose Pingakshipura of all places Are they seeking or are they running away? Nourishing myself with bidi fumes, I watch, listen and think. I want to know. Pingakshipura-where the water runs a poisonous black and the hair on every childs head is white. And yet, it is a village-turned-town like any other in India, where every life hides a story. Reclining on her thin mattress in a room at the corner of the temple, Rajakumari, retired whore and long-time resident of the town, shares with us some of these stories. Of Saroja and Sampathu, unlikely lovers and parents who have both fled scenes of murder. Of Kripa and Manohar, the childless couple discovering something new about each other after long years of marriage. Of Lectric Mamu, injured by the infidelity of the one woman who is immune to his charms. Of Gundumani, the boy with the crooked leg and his almost-sister, Rukmini. Of the temple priest, one-time servant of the red-eyed Pingakshi, who birthed the towns new divinity - Sugandha Enterprises. In her seventh novel, Kavery Nambisan takes us again, with great sensitivity and fierce clarity, into the heart of rural and small-town India and into the lives of everyday people, where everything is extraordinary. Interesting Facts Author shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize and the DSC Prize for previous novel The Story That Must Not Be Told. About the Author: Kavery Nambisan is a writer and a surgeon. She picked up the pen after starting to practise surgery and has since combined two professions successfully, because she says - she does nothing else. She is the author of six novels: The Truth (Almost) About Bharat, The Scent of Pepper, Mango-coloured Fish, On Wings of Butterflies, The Hills of Angheri and The Story That Must Not Be Told (shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize and the DSC Prize).

Red Square

Time of Our Lives

Three best friends. One five-star hotel. Will it be the holiday of a lifetime? Imogen and her friends Meredith and Nicola have had their fill of budget holidays, cattle-class flights and 6 a.m. offensives for a space by the pool. So when Meredith wins a VIP holiday at Barcelona's hippest new hotel, they plan to sip champagne with the jet set, party with the glitterati and switch off in unapologetic luxury. But when the worst crisis of her working life erupts back home, Imogen has to juggle her Black - Berry with a Manhattan, while soothing a hysterical boss and hunting down an AWOL assistant. Between a robbery, a run-in with hotel security staff and an encounter on a nudist beach that they'd all rather forget, the friends stumble from one disaster to the next. At least Imogen has a distraction in the form of the gorgeous guy who's always in the right place at the very worst time. Until, that is, his motives start to arouse a few suspicions Hilarious and heart-warming by turns, The Time of Our Lives is Jane Costello at her romantic best. About the AuthorJane Costello is the Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author of six novels including Bridesmaids and all The Single Ladies, which is shortlisted for this year's RNA Romantic Comedy award. Jane was a full-time journalist before she became an author, working on titles including the Liverpool Echo (where she started as a graduate trainee), the Daily Mail and the Liverpool Daily Post, where she was Editor for almost five years.

The Mystery Of The Disappearing Paintings

The Mystery Of The Ghostly Graveyard

I Can See Clearly Now

For many years, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's fans have wondered when he would write a memoir. Well, after four decades as a teacher of self-empowerment and the best selling author of more than 40 books, Wayne has finally done just that! However, he has written it in a way that only he can with a remarkable take-home message for his longtime followers and new readers alike and the result is an exciting new twist on the old format. Rather than a plain old memoir, Wayne has gathered together quantum-moment recollections. In this revealing and engaging book, Wayne shares dozens of events from his life, from the time he was a little boy in Detroit up to present day. In unflinching detail, he relates his vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, taking readers with him into these formative experiences. Yet then he views the events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned, as well as how he has made the resulting wisdom available to millions via his lifelong dedication to service. As a reader, you will feel as if you are right there with Wayne, perusing his personal photo album and hearing about his family, his time in the service, how he writes his bestselling books and so much more. In the process, you'll be inspired to look back at your own life to see how everything you have experienced has led you to where you are right now. Wayne has discovered that there are no accidents. Although we may not be aware of who or what is "moving the checkers," life has a purpose and each step of our journey has something to teach us. As he says, "I wasn't aware of all of the future implications that these early experiences were to offer me. Now, from a position of being able to see much more clearly, I know that every single encounter, every challenge and every situation are all spectacular threads in the tapestry that represents and defines my life and I am deeply grateful for all of it. I Can See Clearly Now is an intimate look at an amazing teacher, but it also holds the key for seekers on a personal path of enlightenment. Wayne offers up his own life as an example of how we can all recognize the hand of the Divine steering our individual courses, helping us accomplish the mission we came here to fulfill. About the Author Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. Hes the author of more than 40 books, has created numerous audio programs and videos and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. Wayne holds a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. Johns University in New York.

Right Here Right Now

Seventeen-year-old Kalindi wakes up in a hospital, little more than a clean slate. She has forgotten everything about her past, and no one knows how this happened. When she meets her parents, her friends and her boyfriend, it feels like she's meeting them for the first time. She doesn't like what she hears about the old life they tell her about, it doesn't feel right. She has no past in her mind, and struggles to come to terms with being a completely new person. Adding to the fire is her fast-approaching final examination, and she remembers nothing of what she studied at school. If she does not regain her memories, she will lose the reward of all her hard work. Even if she does, will she be happy with who she used to be? About Nikita Singh Nikita Singh is a writer. Her books: Love @ Facebook and Accidentally in Love are best-sellers. Nikita has also co-authored two books with Durjoy Datta and has contributed to the The Backbenchers series. A graduate in Pharmacy, she was born in Patna and grew up in Indore. She currently works at a leading publishing house in New Delhi as publishing manager. A voracious reader, she is the recipient of Live India Young Achievers Award in 2013.

You Can Heal Your Heart : Finding Peace After a Br

You Can Heal Your Heart is a perfect friend for those who might have had sour relationships, lost their loved ones or pets and other losses and emotional challenges. The book contains the authors’ advices and affirmations about how to surpass a phase of grief of acute distress and depression and just let it all phase out. With an intimate set of suggestions that evoke hope and new insights into the brighter side of life, this book might as well help you in not just putting an end to sadness but also heal the heart. About the Authors Louise L. Hay is an American author of several famous self-help books. She founded Hay House and has been one of the most renowned motivational authors. Her story was featured as an interview, with Mark Oppenheimer, in the New York Times. A movie called You Can Heal Your Life, on Louise’s life, was released in 2008. She has also authored books like A Garden of Thoughts: My Affirmation Journal, Loving Thoughts for Increasing Prosperity, Gratitude: A Way of Life, 101 Ways to Health and Healing and Inner Wisdom: Meditations for the Heart and Soul among many other works. David Kessler is a renowned lecturer on loss and grief, who has also authored the best-seller books like On Grief and Grieving, Visitors, Trips and Crowded Rooms, and Life Lessons and The Needs of the Dying, which was appreciated by Mother Teresa. David has been often featured on The Dr. Oz Show and has appeared on CNN, NBC, Entertainment Tonight and PBS as well.

Tokyo Station

1922, Tokyo. Harry Niles is a 'wild child', an American boy in a strange country, ig-nored by his missionary parents, he begins to lead his life in the Tokyo underworld. One night, he is charged with delivering a painting to an enigmatic figure, the samurai Ishigami. It is an encounter that will haunt Harry Niles forever. 1937, Nanking.China is under attack. The Japanese army is brutally and systematically murdering and raping the local population. In the midst of this horror, Harry finds himself face to face once again with Lieutenant Ishigami. But for the samurai warrior, their meeting leads to the greatest possible dishonour - public humilia-tion. 1941, Tokyo.

Polar Star

Arkady Renko has too many enemies. Out of favour with his party,he has lost his job as Moscow's top criminal investigator.Looking for aquiet life in self-imposed exile,Renko starts a new job on the 'smile line'of a factory ship trawling the Bearing Sea. But when the body of an adventurous Georgian woman is a dragged in with the day's catch,the captian calls on Renko to investigate.Despite the undeniable signs of murder,Renko knows that claiming foul-play could put him in danger with rest of the crew. Once again,Arkady Renko fiond himself pitted against the formidable Soviet bureaucracy,and is soon caught up in a web of international affairs.So when the chilling mystery turns out to be much more than Renko bargained for,will uncovering the truth be worth risking his life?

Canto for a Gypsy

The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary was on display in St Pat-rick's Cathedral in New York. Guarded by many, including the NYPD and the gypsy, Roman Grey - a heist was impossible. But it happened and murder, mayhem and all hell broke loose.

Secrets of the Lighthouse

Ellen Trawton is running away from it all - quite literally. She is due to get married to a man she doesn't love, her job is dragging her down and her interfering mother is getting on her nerves. So she escapes to the one place she know her mother won't follow her - to her aunt's house in rural Ireland. Once there, she uncovers a dark family secret - and a future she never knew she might have.Meanwhile, Caitlin Macausland is mourning the future she can never have. She died tragically in what the village thinks is sus-picious circumstances and now she is stuck in a limbo, unable to move on. And between the two of them is an old lighthouse - the scene of so much tragedy. Can each woman find the peace she so desperately longs for? And can they find the way to live again?

Target Tirpitz

The Tirpitz was Hitler′s greatest weapon. The largest battleship in Europe, ′the Beast′ as Churchill called it was reputed to be unsinkable. Lurking off Norway, it threatened vital convoys to Russia, tied up key British resources and - despite firing its guns only once - cast an almost supernatural shadow over the war effort. Nothing in the Allied armoury could compete. So profound was the ship′s psychological effect that, in 1942, rumour of its presence scattered an Allied convoy, leaving undefended 35 merchantmen, 24 of which were sunk. The fear ′the Beast′ inspired would stoke an Allied obsession: to sink the Tirpitz, at any cost. Many men, over many years, would attempt what came to seem almost impossible. In total 13 major operations were launched. Midget submarines planted explosives beneath her hull, with no lasting damage. Bold attacks by Fairey Barracudas dive-bombers had little effect. It was not until 1944 that a daring raid by the RAF, under the command of one of the heroes of the Dambusters raid, finally destroyed this potent symbol of Hitler′s ambition. Willie Tait had flown with Leonard Cheshire and Guy Gibson during the destruction of the Ruhr dams. However the third Dambuster consistently shunned the spotlight and his story till now has never been told. With exclusive access to Tait′s personal papers, best-selling historian Patrick Bishop brings to life one of the most daring missions of the Second World War in the words of the extraordinary men and women whose courage and single-minded dedication would strike a vital blow against the Nazis and hasten Allied victory.

Centrestage : Inside the Narendra Modi Model of Go

Narendra Modi's name is regularly seen as a talisman in the wake of his success with Gujarat. In this book the writer explains how Modi achieved his signature successes. Learn how he brought 24-hour, three-phase domestic power supply to 18,000 villages in Gujarat. Discover how Modi's political model changed Kutch into a top tourist destination. Examining the minute decisions of the Modi Model of Governance, this book explains how many developments came through because of it and how Modi has changed Gujarat through his rule. It gives readers an insider's viewpoint of the Narendra Modi Model of Governance and correlates what is history with what is fact. About Uday Mahurkar Uday Mahurkar is an Indian journalist and writer. He is a senior editor working at India Today Magazine. He has been a follower of Narendra Modi's rise and transformation from his early days in the BJP from the RSS. An alumnus of the Department of Indian History and Archaeology of the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Mr. Mahurkar reads widely on national security and radical Islamic movements.

Narendra Modi : A Political Biography

Containing exclusive details from one on one interviews between Andy Marino and Narendra Modi, this biography strives to present a fair picture of the man behind Gujarat's transformation. Summary of the Book The product of over 10 hours of interviews, Narendra Modi: A Political Biography takes the BJP's prime ministerial candidate and gives readers a honest view. Readers will understand the inner workings of Mr. Modi's methods of governance. In its pages one is introduced to the childhood and the young man who grew up to become one of India's most powerful and controversial driving forces. About Andy Marino Andy Marino is a British writer and Television Producer. He has also written: A Quiet American and Hershel: The Boy Who Started World War Two. A PhD. holder in English Literature, Marino enjoys traveling.

A Merry Little Christmas

An absorbing novel about family, love and friendship from the bestselling author of Last Christmas. With four children, a Christmas cookbook to write, and her mum suffering from dementia, Cat Tinsall has plenty to juggle. When her eldest daughter, Mel, starts going off the rails, Cat has even more on her plate. Pippa Holliday adores her family, although often finds her hands full. When Dan is involved in a terrible accident, Pippa's world is suddenly turned upside down. Balancing her job as a school teacher with twins and her step-son Steven isn't easy for Marianne North. With her husband's ex causing trouble, life is getting even trickier. As Cat, Pippa and Marianne help each other through a difficult year, they're all hoping for a much brighter Christmas. About the Author Julia Williams has always made up stories in her head, and until recently she thought everyone else did too. She grew up in London, one of eight children, including a twin sister. She married Dave, a dentist, in 1989, and they have four daughters. After the birth of the second, Julia went freelance and decided to try her hand at writing. The result, her debut novel Pastures New, was a bestseller and has sold across Europe.

Edge Of Tomorrow

The Mystery Of The Underwater City

Marine biology always interested the young sleuths,but Jack and Shivani never realised that the depths of sea had some sinister secrets as well. A case of mysterious kidnaping forces the young sleuths to rack their brains,as their clue leads them deeper and deeper into the sinister depths of the ocean.Soon,they are enveloped in the swirling waters of conspiracy and their very survival is at stake.Would they be able to unravel the mystery that surrounds the murky waters or would they drown while doing so?

The Mystery Of The Bermuda Triangle

Getting trapped amidst the swirling waters of the Atlantic Ocean Where thousands perished without a trace and where massive battleships and aircrafts vanished in a jiffy,was the last thing that the sleuths ever expected.Nonetheless,their fate was sealed and they were trapped for good. The only hope of survival was Uncle Richardson's ingenious invention.Would it save their lives?Would Jack and Shivani be able to unravel the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle?

Divergent

For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs. Shocked by the brutality of her new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. The hardest choices may yet lie ahead.... A debut novel that will leave you breathless.

The Mystery Of Inca's Gold

The curse of the Sun God catches Jack and Shivani by surprise and they battle with all their might to ward off its evil forces.Their hair-raising adventure takes them to the mysterious land of Peru,Wherein the young detectives come face to face with the sacred Incas.The detectives take the help of their uncle's time machine and locate the elusive treasure map to try and resolve the mystery that has always enveloped the ancient Incas and their gold.Would they be able to succeed and break off the curse that can well take their lives?

The Mystery Of The Fake Godman

Jack and Shivani,the young brother sister detective duo,find themselves up against the cruel might of an Indian Godman,Who would go to any lengths to keep his power and wealth intact.While trying to save their friend Rohit from the lutches of the Godman,the young sleuths find themselves getting deeper and deeper into the web of conspiracy,woven to perfection by the evil wolf in sheep's clothing.Would Shivani and Jack be able to save themselves and their friend Rohit from the evil spirits?

Age of Shiva

When a comic book artist wishing for some action and adventure in his life is whisked away to the Himalayas, he discovers that the world has changed for ever. Join him in his adventure in Age of Shiva, a fantasy novel from James Lovegrove. Summary of the Book Zachary Bramwell wishes he had more action in his life. Known to comic book fans as the artist Zak Zap, he feels the weight of his 40s on his shoulders and wonders why his life isn't nearly as exciting as the lives of the characters he draws. But wishing for something you don't want to happen is usually a mistake, and Zachary discovers this first hand as a group of men in black kidnap him and whisk him away to Mount Meru in the Himalayas. There, a group of businessmen force Zachary to design suits for a group of ragtag superhumans who they want to resemble the ten avatars of the Hindu God Vishnu. Merging superheroes and gods, Lovegrove draws a story for all ages and draws a team that takes on the world. But is the world ready to meet the would-be Gods straight out of the Vedas? About James Lovegrove James Lovegrove is an English writer, best known for his works of speculative fiction. He has also written: The Age of Ra, The Age of Odin, The Age of Zeus, Age of Aztec, Age of Voodoo and Sherlock Holmes: The Stuff of Nightmares. Lovegrove was awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award in 2004 for his novel Untied Kingdom and the 2011 Seiun Award in Japan for Best Foreign Language Short Story for Carry The Moon In My Pocket. He sometimes writes under the pseudonym Jay Amory.

Love Beyond Borders : Qubool Hai, She had Said

Mahmood is my lawful husband, but he is not your biological father. While a mother suffers the mortification of confessing this to her grownup son, the latter is wounded by the revelation. She refuses to divulge the identity of his real father, but he needs to know. He vows to find his father and sets out on a journey that reveals to him not just the story of two lovers, but also of two neighboring nations. A woman bound by customs and a man caught under prejudices dare to fall in love. The barbed border stands between them even as they traverse through Pakistan and India to Britain. Love Beyond Borders vividly portrays the society and culture of pre and post independence India and Pakistan and a story of love that dared to cross over. About the Author Dr. Surjitsingh Sikh (b. 1932) served as professor and head of Anesthesiology at MPS Medical College Jamnagar. Later, he practiced at Baroda. This book is a fictitious rendering of his experience of Indias partition and the times thereafter. Now retired, he is savoring life with his wife Harbans Kaur in Ahmedabad, with their son Prithipal and daughter Manmeet happily settled.