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Selected Stories by Edgar Allan Poe
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Honore de Balzac
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Charles Dickens
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Anton Chekov
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the best selling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Joseph Conrad
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by H. G. Wells
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Oscar Wilde
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Saki
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Jack London
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Governance for Growth in India
At every election, you have to choose the best candidate among the contestants based on their work and contribution to society. Your right to vote is precious and to exercise your franchise is essential. By doing so, you as a citizen are helping to evolve a good government at the Center or State.- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. As India chooses its 16th Lok Sabha in 2014 and voters across the country are debating and discussing matters related to governance and elections, this book, from someone who has observed our national life at close quarters, is a visionary statement for every citizen to read and understand. Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who was Indias eleventh President and has been a scientist, a technocrat, a teacher and thinker, brings his vast experience and keen eye for detail to bear in discussing various aspects of governance. He articulates a vision for India and what each citizen must do to make it a reality-it is only by being honest, morally upright and by working hard that we can achieve the mission of a developed India. Dr Kalam also proposes realistic, step-by-step solutions to issues of corruption, governance and accountability. Optimistic, progressive and positive, he dreams of an India that can achieve wholesome development for every citizen. Farsighted yet practical, Governance for Growth in India is a timely road map for every citizen to imbibe so that they can exercise their franchise in a thoughtful, analytical manner and bring about real change in India
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One Mind, Many Thoughts : Notes from a Common Mans
In One Mind, Many Thoughts, Pravesh Jain voices the anger and frustration of the common man and talks about how rabid commercialization, materialism, greed and corruption are eating away at the roots of our very existence. He expresses his concerns about how the changing times have eroded traditional values and norms, and bemoans the arrogance of the rich and powerful, the lack of healthcare and other facilities for the elderly and the poor, rising prices, and all the other ills that plague twenty-first century India. As Pravesh Jain eloquently says, the nation today has become a banana republic, where democracy means of people with power and money, by them and for themthe only way to end this is to unite and build a society where every citizen, whatever his status or position, can live with dignity and prosper. At the same time, Pravesh puts across some practical suggestions on how we can live more meaningful and positive lives. He feels that if a person is compassionate and considerate to others, is honest and humane, respects his family and the environment, it could be a beginning that will lead to a new rejuvenated India. Thoughtful and invigorating, this book is a must-read for all those who believe that being positive in both mind and spirit helps negotiate the joys and sorrows of life
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Residue
Residue is that which remains in us and allows us to regrow, as we move across national borders and move on from events. Named for the revolutionary Trotsky by a missing communist father he never saw, Leon Ali is a Kashmiri born in Britain and brought up by a single mother in Delhi. Keya Raina is a Kashmiri scholar of exile, an insecure immigrant, who collects other peoples stories. Marked by the oppressive history of Kashmir, they meet in Berlin, the city of Cold War partitions and begin a journey of discovery, which reveals to them the story of Shula Farid, the bohemian wife of a staid Bengali diplomat. Through their travels, these two young Kashmiris outside Kashmir find startling truths about themselves in the midst of unwitting identities and multiple belongings-the residue of shared human emotions. A riveting exploration of mobility and affinity across the borders of nation and faith, Residue provides fascinating glimpses of class-stratified urban India, divided Berlin and complications of identity in England. It is a remarkable novel about divided lands and fortress continents, lines inked in blood and memory and the absences they create in peoples lives and imaginations.
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J. R. D. Tata Keynote
Contained in these pages is the correspondence of a man who for the major part of his life was at the helm of affairs of the house of Tata, one of the largest industrial groups in India, and has left an indelible impression on the countrys economic & social life.J. R. D. Tata was a prolific letter-writer,and this first-time compilation of some three hundred of his letters reveals various facets of his personality, his relationships with people, the projects he was involved in, his views on issues, his kindness, forth rightness and sense of humour, his concerns as a citizen, the values he lived by, and his personal interests. The range and depth of his interests and concerns are reflected in the huge cross-section of people these letters are addressed to: family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureau crats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him.
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J. R. D. Tata Letters
An anthology of Indias entrepreneurial icon - J. R. D. Tatas letters and speeches Letters, Contained in these pages is the correspondence of a man, who for the major part of his life, was at the helm of affairs of the House of Tata one of the largest industrial groups in India and has left an indelible impression on the countrys economic and social life. J. R. D. Tata was a prolific letter writer and this compilation of over three hundred of his letters reveals, among other things, the various facets of his personality his kindness, forthrightness and sense of humour, his relationships with various people, his views on issues such as politics and ethics, his concerns as a citizen, the values he lived by and his personal interests. The range and depth of his interests and concerns are reflected in the huge cross-section of people these letters are addressed to family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureaucrats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him. Divided into seven sections, the collection contains letters to eminent personalities of his time including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, Sardar Patel, Indira Gandhi, Henry Kissinger, G. D. Birla, Shri Ram, David Rockefeller, Homi Bhabha and Yehudi Menuhin people who played a prominent role in recent history. The collection also included J. R. Ds correspondence with his parents, shedding light on the intimate and distinctive relationship that they shared. J. R. D Tatas letters bring to life the achievements of our twentieth century legend. Keynote From within the pages of this book emerges the considered thought of a man who played a pivotal role in driving the twentieth centurys amazing progress from civil aviation to atomic energy both of which he helped to pioneer in a country the world was wont to consider a mere geographic expression. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was closely associated with the steel industry for over four decades during his tenure as Chairman of Tata Iron and Steel Company. He encouraged the growth and diversification of the Indian industry into a host of new endeavours from cosmetics and chemicals to electronics and genetics Divided into nine sections, the book showcases excerpts from J. R. D. Tatas speeches and Chairmans statements to shareholders, made over a period exceeding fifty years. In these sections, J. R. D. looks back over the eventful decades of his life from the 1920s till the 1980s and makes clear his thoughts on economic matters, industry, planning and human relations. The section A Strategy for Survival includes his views on the population explosion and the Presidential system, for which he was a pioneering spokesman. In The Emerging Society he looks forward to the evolving polity of the twenty-first century J. R. D. Tatas unique personality as well as his intrinsically civilised approach to problems is highlighted in this compilation, bringing the readers focus to the nations larger well-being. Interesting Facts A wonderful collection of letters and speeches of J. R. D. Tata, whose contribution to the nation makes him one of the most iconic figures in the industrial history of India. J. R. D. Tatas letters collected here, come from a huge cross-section of people family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureaucrats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him. J. R. D. Tatas unique personality as well as his intrinsically civilised approach to problems is highlighted in this compilation, bringing the readers focus to the nations larger well-being.
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The Collected Short Storie
D.H. Lawrence is known for his deep sense of English provincial life, his understanding of the working class, his voluptuous language, and the brutal honesty with which he explores human psyche and relationships. This volume brings together the best of his short stories and includes classics such as ‘The Prussian Officer’, ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’, ‘The Horse Dealer’s Daughter’, and ‘The Woman Who Rode Away’.