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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 14th Colony
People say the Cold War is coming back. For some, it never went away. Shot down over Siberia in what was to be a simple meet-and-greet mission, ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandra Zoran, whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States. Before escaping, Malone learns that Zoran is headed for North America to join another long-term sleeper embedded in the West. Armed with a Soviet weapon long thought to be just a myth, Zoran is aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America's oldest fraternal organization, the Society of Cincinnati. Past presidents used this group's military offensive - including advice on the invasion of what was to be America's 14th Colony – Canada. Inauguration Day for a new President of the U.S.A. is only hours away. Zoran's deadly plan is timed to bring about political chaos. In a race against the clock from Russia to the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zoran, he must also confront his deepest fear, a crippling weakness that he's long denied but one that now jeopardizes everything. Steve Berry's trademark mix of fact, fiction, history and speculation is all here in this fast-paced and utterly compelling new thriller.
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Apprentice in Death
Nature versus nurture. The shots came quickly, silently and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three people were dead at Central Park's ice skating rink. The victims: A talented young skater, a doctor and a teacher. as random as random can be. Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD, but never one like this. After reviewing security videos, it becomes clear that the victims were killed by a sniper firing a tactical laser rifle, who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled. And though the locations where the shooter could have set up seem endless, the list of people with that particular skill set is finite: police, military, professional killer. Eve's husband, Roarke, has unlimited resources - and genius - at his disposal. And when his computer program leads Eve to the location of the sniper, she learns a shocking fact: There were two-one older, one younger. Someone is being trained by an expert in the science of killing and they have an agenda. Central Park was just a warm-up. And as another sniper attack shakes the city to its core, Eve realizes that though we're all shaped by the people around us, there are those who are just born evil.
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Hidden Star
The Woman had a Huge Diamond… She couldn’t remember a thing, not even who she was. But it was clear she, Bailey James, was in trouble. Dangerous trouble! and she desperately needed Cade Parris to help her live long enough to find out just what was going on. The moment the cool-headed private eye saw the fragile beauty, she almost had him forgetting who he was. If Bailey was a criminal, Cade would eat his PI licence. But what was she doing with a satchel full of cash and a diamond as big as a baby’s fist? and how could he unravel this mystery if he kept tripping over his heart? Book 1 of the tars of Mithra.
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Captive Star
Girl on the run.It should have been a piece of cake. All he had to do was pick up some pretty little runaway. But cynical bounty hunter Jack Dakota soon discovered there was nothing easy about spitfire MJ O’Leary—or about this case. Someone had set them both up. Now they were handcuffed together and hiding from hired killers.And MJ wasn’t talking—not even when Jack found a gigantic blue diamond hidden in her bag. Everything told Jack this alluring vixen couldn’t be trusted… everything, that is, except his captive heart.
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War Cry
That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all
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So You Want to Know About Economics
"If you never had the time to plow through dreary Economics textbooks, but still want a flavor of its key concepts, illustrated with examples from daily life, this is the book for you. Raghuram Rajan, former Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Why doesnt the government simply print more money so that everyone has enough? Who decides that seventy Indian rupees equal one American dollar? How do you figure out what to price a glass of lemonade at the Diwali mela? Are economists really as boring as they look? For answers to these and other mystifying questions, look no further than this fun book!
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So You Want to Know About the Environment
"Kids and parents who read this book will be inspired to bring about change that will help save our only home, Earth.� - Dia Mirza, actor, filmmaker, champion of nature. Ever wondered what it is like to live on a planet that�s a few degrees warmer, or how wasting food is similar to flushing water down the drain? So You Want to Know About the Environment looks at climate change, food, waste, water and wildlife, explains scientific concepts and asks important questions. Packed with facts, jokes, activities and stories from people working in the field in different parts of the world, the book will make children analyze, explore, love and respect the environment."
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The Rise of Sivagami Bahubali Before The Beginni
When five-year-old Sivagami witnesses her father being branded a traitor and executed by the maharaja of Mahishmathi,she vows to one day destroy the kingdom.At seventeen,she recovers a manuscript from her crumbling ancestral mansion.Written in a strange language called Paisachi,the manuscript contains a secret that may redeem her father or condemn him further. Meanwhile,Kattappa,a proud and idealistic young slave who blindly believes in his duty,finds himself in the service of a spoilt prince.Alongside,he must try and keep his brother,who resents their social position and yearns for freedom,out of trouble. As Sivagami tries to unravel the secret of the manuscript,she finds that the empire of Mahishmathi is teeming with conspirators,palace intrigues,corrupt officials and revolutionaries.An ambitious nobleman will do anything for power and money.A secret group of warriors under the leadership of a seventy-year-old woman is determined to stop the slave trade.A forest tribe,deeply resentful of having been driven away from their holy mountain three hundred years ago,is preparing to wage war against the king.
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Resurrected
Afrin is expecting her first child. Unfortunately her husband Sam gets trapped and killed in an earthquake that caused the collapse of their residential building. Afrin is saved. Nobody has the heart to tell pregnant Afrin of the demise of her beloved husband. However, a fortnight after the earthquake, Sam comes to the hospital and meets Afrin. Afrin hugs him and shows him their new born child. She is not aware that Sam had already expired. Who was that man, looking exactly like Sam? Why was he cheating the innocent Afrin ? Would Afrin ever come to know the real man behind the fake face of Sam?
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India's Railway Man
Sreedharan’s expertise and foresight—on behalf of those not as richly blessed as he was—ensured that political will was converted into a multipurpose railway project. The [Chithoni railway link] bridge was completed eleven weeks ahead of schedule and proved to be helpful to one and all. Two key railway projects changed the way India travels by train—the 760-km stretch of Konkan Railway and the Delhi Metro. Both the projects were up and running in seven years flat and the man in charge was Dr Elattuvalapil Sreedharan, popularly known as the Railway Man. He has been hailed as the messiah of new-age infrastructure projects and his success stories have become railway engineering benchmark. Respected, loved and equally hated, this book covers the amazing story of one man—his perseverance, beliefs, and public and private battles. India’s Railway Man: A Biography of E. Sreedharan is a tribute to this extraordinary man.