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Nancy Drew:The Phantom Of Venice
Romantic Venice Provides the backdrop For Nancy's latest fast-praced adventure.The Winding canals,ancient public squares and renaissance palaces hold the clues to a kidnapping case that has the venetian police stumped.The murder of an American artist also has never been solved, and it's up to Nancy to track down the culprits. could the two cases be connected? A world renowned glassblower has been kid-napped,putting his life in danger and holding up the sale of his glass factory.nancy thinks the criminals are after more than just the ransom but needs the help of an attractive American man,working at the glass factory,to prove it.Gianni,an alluring but far-too-egotistical italian,keeps nancy on her toes and on her guard,as she feels the prevanding sense of danger mount.can nancy solve the puzzle before it's too late?
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Rumor Has It
Audrey is fascinated by the new girl at school, Mailee. But she isn't sure how to get to know her -- Mailee is nice to everyone, but Audrey can't tell if she wants to be friends. So Audrey launches the perfect plan: a slam book! She secretly circulates a notebook with space to comment on all the sixth-grade girls, including herself, hoping it'll reach Mailee soon. But does Audrey really want to know the truth?
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Anne Frank
At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shout or laugh too loudly. Instead, she poured her thoughts and feelings into her diary, which is now famous all over the world. This story of her life begins when she was still a carefree girl like any other.
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Grandfather Gandhi
How could he-a Gandhi-be so easy to anger? One thick, hot day, Arun Gandhi travels with his family to Grandfather Gandhi's village. Silence fills the air-but peace feels far away for young Arun. When an older boy pushes him on the soccer field, his anger fills him in a way that surely a true Gandhi could never imagine. Can Arun ever live up to the Mahatma? Will he ever make his grandfather proud? In this remarkable personal story, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, weaves a stunning portrait of the extraordinary man who taught him to live his life as light. Evan Turk brings the text to breath-taking life with his unique 3-dimensional collage paintings.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Set in the 1990’s, Charlie, a freshman without a single friend keeps himself busy with his unconventionally intelligent mind and keen spirit. His only friend, Michael committed suicide last summer and so Charlie must go into High School alone. At school, amidst an air of anonymity, Charlie goes through weeks before befriending two seniors, Sam and her step brother Patrick. Patrick eggs Charlie to explore and try out new experiences. He soon starts liking Sam romantically although he is aware of his inadequacy at being a suitable boyfriend for Sam. He is introduced to a group of upperclassmen students by Patrick and Sam. The world of mixed tapes, parties, first dates and late night drives are all very unfamiliar to Charlie but he soon begins to find his own place in this new territory. His sensitivity likens him to this more mature group of friends who are misfits in their own rights. Sam and Patrick offer Charlie a chance to actually be a part of the real world. His story is one of a kind, where kindness and delicacy soon mingle with a heady rush of drugs, alcohol and childhood trauma that make this novel so intriguing and beautiful. His English teacher, Bill, is an important contributor to his cerebral development and critiques him to improve his writing. This book is a poignant collection of precious memories that form the rollercoaster life in Charlie’s freshman year. The Perks of Being a Wallflower was published in 1999 and was received well in both literary and reading circles. By 2007, it had sold more than 700,000 copies. In 2012, Chbosky adapted the novel into a film and directed it himself. About Stephen Chbosky Stephen Chbosky is an American novelist, screenwriter and director. His other book is called Pieces. He is from Pittsburgh and graduated from Upper St. Clair High School. He then attended the screenwriting program at the University of Southern California. He has additionally written the screenplay for the film, Rent was the and executive producer, co-creator and writer of the television series, Jericho. He also acted and directed his first film in 1995 called The Four Corners of Nowhere. He was nominated for the best-adapted screenplay for the 2013 Writers Guild Awards for the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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Amazing Fact-Finder Animals
This 'Amazing fact-finder - Animals' is a guide to knowledge about the incredible world of animals.It contains varied number Of Beautiful And colourful photographs along with a filling text. It encourages its readers to observe and question the animal world around them. It will surely prove to be a valuable book in the bookshelf.
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Goshta Googlechi (गोष्ट गुगलची)
तुम्हाला माहित आहे कां ?… गुगलचे पहिले औपचारिक कार्यालय लॅरी व सर्जी यांनी एका मित्राकडून भाडयाने घेतलेल्या गराजमध्ये होते. लॅरी पेज व सर्जी ब्रिन स्टॅन्फर्ड विद्यापीठाच्या प्रांगणात १९९५ साली भेटले. लवकरच त्यांनी एका प्रकल्पावर काम करण्यास सुरुवात केली. हा प्रकल्प जागतिक आंतरजालावरील (www) माहिती डाऊन लोड करून लिंक्स द्वारे शोध (सर्च) घेण्यासंबंधी होता. हे काम त्यांना पीएच. डी पदवीसाठी लिहाव्या लागणारया प्रबंधाकरता वापरता येण्याची शक्यता होती. नंतरच्या काळात निधीची उपलब्धता आणि आरेखनातील अडचणी पार करून एक औपचारिक कंपनी बनली. १९९८ साली स्थापन झालेल्या आणि आज जगातील सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय ऑनलाईन सर्च इंजिन असलेल्या गुगल या इंटेरनेट कंपनीचे मूळ, कंपनीची धुरा वाहणारी माणसे,तिची भरभराट आणि त्यांची उत्पादने आम्ही तुमच्यासमोर आणत आहोत.
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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void
A stand-alone hardcover tie-in to the successful comic book series, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, written by fantasy novelist, Tim Lebbon. Taking place thousands of years before the time of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. On the remote world Tython ancient philosophers and scientists share their mystical knowledge and study the ways of the Force. They establish the order of the Je'daii--which, in years to come, will become the Jedi. But first these visitors from so many different planets must colonize a dangerous new homeworld and surmount societal conflicts as the burgeoning Rakatan Empire prepares to conquer the known galaxy.
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Percy Jackson And The Greek Gods
If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on. Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? It's all here in black and white. About the Author Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the red house children's book award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film Franchise, starring Logan Lerman.
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Missing:A Magnificent Superdog
The Orange Marmaladies are back! This time they have captured Rousseau, the timetelling superdog and taken him to Marmaland, to find out what makes him tick. The Ghosh family are frantic, but before they know it, matters take a turn for the worse. Two happy Marmaladies, who had come to Earth to see their favourite Bollywood star, have been captured and declared terrorists. How will the Ghoshes get Rousseau back? Will he return in time to save the poor Marmaladies? About the Author Himanjali Sankar grew up in Kolkata. She completed her Masters and M. Phil in English Literature from JNU, New Delhi. She has taught English to undergraduate students and been an editor with various publishing houses. Her first book for children, The Magical Adventures of Skinny Scribbles, was published in May 2012.
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Sholay:Gabbar
Discover the epic story behind Sholay's most memorable Gabbar Singh in the pages of this graphic novel. The infamous bandit who audiences the world over have dreaded and feared is now bared to them in colour. Experience the awesome personality of a man driven to become the bane of Ramgarh and the nemesis of Thakur. Also included in this novel are original short stories based on other characters from the movie.
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Agent Vinod: The Jungfrau Encounter
At a restaurant high up in the Bernese Alps, four mysterious strangers come together to face their nemesis. Each is there to get even with the one man responsible for his disgrace and humiliation. But almost nothing is as it seems, when the man happens to be RAW's most notorious operative ever. The Jungfrau Encounter is your scorching introduction to the newest spy on the block. Its an ode to the greats who've thrilled us, entertained us and kept us guessing and yet a different beast altogether. This is not Bond. This is not Bourne. This is not every other Hollywood spy you've ever known. This is equal measures Agatha Christie, Hitchcock and Ian Fleming with a dash of Deighton, a little Ludlum and a hint of Le Carre shaken with vintage Ibn-E-Safi and generous swirls of 70s Bollywood with all its mischief, melodrama and madness (and of course, the dhishum-dhishum and dhichkyons) like a classic cocktail with an Indian kick!
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Shekhar Kapurs Devi (Volume 3)
The god Bala has been defeated. But Tara Mehta, the present incarnation of Devi refuses to leave Sitapur to go and live with the Gods. She stays back and seeks to protect her city as best she can, showing that she is different compared to her previous avatar. Now, she must reckon with an Apsara assassin, Kratha, who wants to kill her and even while she struggles between her lives, a dark and dangerous new being begins hunting her for reasons only it knows. Read as Devi fights these foes and still needs to face the underworld scum who rule Sitapur from the drenches of organized crime.
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Shekhar Kapurs Devi (Volume 4)
Tara Mehta barely remembers being human. But it is that humanity that she must hold on to if she has to truly master her divine personality as the present avatar of the Goddess Devi. Protector of Sitapur, Devi must battle both the greedy filth of the underworld and demons most dreaded as she struggles to hold on to her humanity. And now, when a young woman claiming to be her long-lost sister appears, asking Devi to protect her from a demonic cult, Devi needs to decide whether to protect her or clear her own name. For it is her own name that is tarnished when a mysterious murder spree is uncovered, all the clues point to Devi. To add gunpowder to the mix, she finds a mysterious vigilante at the heart of it, and it is up to her to clear her name and rescue the only possible family member she has.
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Chakra : The Invincible
Raju Rai's world is about to be changed forever as his mentor, Dr. Singh, develops a technology suit which transforms all the Chakra, or the inherent spiritual power, present in the human body into a form that allows Raju to use it for defense, or offense.. With this suit Raju changes into the brave and daring Chakra, protector of justice and super-hero extraordinaire!
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Ramayan 3392 A. D. : InThe Clutches of Baali
The third installment of Ramayan 3392 A.D. takes readers back to the world of the Ramayan. Summary of the Book Ram and Lakshman find themselves neck deep in simian politics and the civil war that threatens to tear apart King Baali's kingdom. They need to choose their allies carefully, for not only will their choice affect their lives but the kingdom as well. Seeta is still in the hands of Ravan, waiting for her lover Ram to save her from the dark lord. However Ram's busy with Baali and his choices may yet affect the entire world. About Shamik Dasgupta Shamik Dasgupta is an Indian comic book writer. He is well known for his Ramayan 3392 A.D. series and The Caravan.
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the Hunt For The Golden Book
Geronimo Stilton: The Hunt for the Golden Book brings children’s favorite mouse character, Geronimo Stilton back in action. This time round, Grandfather Williams is throwing Geronimo a party for publishing books for 10 years. But Grandfather Williams had only one request, he wanted Geronimo to write a book especially for this occasion. Geronimo somehow managed to complete writing the book, and just when he was about to send it to the printer, his computer got stolen. Now it was up to Geronimo and his friend’s to find his missing computer and print the new book and all this just in time for the party. Geronimo Stilton: The Hunt for the Golden Book is accompanied by an extra Mini Mystery adventure, The Lake Monster. A few people on Mouse Island spot a mysterious monster in a lake. Geronimo Stilton is called in to investigate and find out the truth behind the lake monster. All the books in this series are written in an autobiographical style. This book will make for an ideal read for children in the age group ranging from 6-12 years. It’s an extremely popular children’s book, as is evident from the fact that it has been translated into 35 languages.