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Command Authority
Decades ago, when he was a young CIA analyst, President Jack Ryan, Sr. was sent on what was supposed to be a simple support mission to investigate the death of an operative who had been looking into suspicious banking activities at a Swiss bank. Ryan's dogged tenacity uncovered not only financial deceit, but also the existence of a KGB assassin, code-named Zenith. He was never able to find the killer. But in the shadowy world of covert operations, nothing stays hidden forever. In the present, a new strongman has emerged in the ever-chaotic Russian republic - the enigmatic President Valeri Volodin. His rise to power was meteoric, but shrouded in deception and treachery. The foundations of his personal empire are built on a bloody secret from his past, and he will eliminate anyone who comes close to that truth. For he has set in motion a plot to return Russia to its former glory and might, with the rest of the world once again trembling in fear of the mighty Bear. When an old friend of the Ryans is poisoned by a radioactive agent, the trail leads to Russia. And Jack Ryan, Jr. - aided by his compatriots John Clark and the covert warriors of the secretive Campus - must delve into an international conflict thirty years in the making, and finish what his father started. With President Ryan fighting a desperate campaign to thwart Russian aggression, and his son fighting a silent war against a ruthless foe, the chances for global conflict grow ever greater - and the possibility of survival may soon be lost for all . . .
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Beyond 2020-A Vision for Tomorrows India
India 2020 is about to become a reality. Are we ready? In 1998, Dr. Kalam and Y. S. Rajan published the now iconic India 2020, a vision document for the new millennium that charted how India could become one of the top five economic powers in the world by 2020. Sixteen years later, as the year 2020 approaches, it is time to take stock of how much India has achieved and what lies ahead. In many ways, Indias growth story in the twenty - first century has been hamstrung by missed opportunities and slowdowns in project execution, but it has also been marked by new opportunities and emerging technologies that make faster and more inclusive growth viable. A renewed policy focus is now needed for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, the chemicals industry, health care and infrastructure to invigorate these sectors and boost economic growth, argue Kalam and Rajan. Alongside, education, job creation, emerging technologies, biodiversity, waste management, national security and the knowledge economy are some of the other vital areas that we need to build on as we look beyond 2020. India can still make it to the list of developed nations in a decade. Beyond 2020 provides an action plan for that transformation.
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Kalyug
He looked at his gun once more. The helplessness left him, in its place was a hardened resolve that he would still have the final say. A third option. The middle-finger to the middlemen who had driven him to this. A few moments later, Major General Iqbal Qureshi fired the shot that shook the nations conscience.The death of a decorated war veteran, one of Indias foremost military officials, triggers a chain of events that threatens to spiral out of control.The democratically-elected government is overthrown and a new one is formed in its place.A fierce and pure regime that promises it's peoplethepeople the kind of governance they have been deprived of. Just. Fair. Unyielding.Operation Kalyug has begun.Caught in the middle is Bala Murali Selvam, a writer who is still tormented by the memories of his persecution at the hands of the erstwhile-establishment. As the new government battles factions fighting for control, International intervention, personal agendas and incompatible motives, Selvam is swept along, a bewildered-pawn in a high-stakes game. Forced to question everything he has believed so far, even his innate sense of justice, Selvam struggles to choose sides. Will his instincts fail him when he needs them the most?
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Dosai
Dosai features a hundred different recipes from thefour South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, AndhraPradesh and Karnataka. This book celebrates the manyforms of Dosa, or Dosai as it is originally known.Finding mention in 6th century Tamil Sangam Literature,the Dosai is an ancient recipe, but contemporary in itsversatility and its wholesomeness.Though rice is the principal crop in southern India,the Dosai is not limited by this ingredient. Through itsrecipes, the book illustrates how other constituents likeragi, millet, wheat, black gram, green gram, semolina,ripe jackfruit, yams, okra, potato, ripe banana, fenugreekseeds, among others, could also be an integral part ofits creation.The book also presents the recipes nutritive values,thereby establishing the healthy goodness of theDosai. Traditional food preparation methods, soaking,grinding and fermentation, make the Dosai nutritionallysuperior to processed foods. The Dosai packed withcarbohydrates, proteins and vitamins is a balanced mealwhen served with complementing accompaniments,as expertly illustrated in this cookbook. The cookingtechniques mentioned in this exhaustive repertoire arelucid and systematically instruct the reader about eachrecipes preparation time and cooking time.In her fifth cookbook, Chandra Padmanabhan sharesthe secret of creating perfect Dosais ranging fromthe tricky Ravai Dosai, to the popular Mysore MasalaDosai, to the luscious Panasa Dosai, to the succulentHalasu Dosai along with some nerve-tinglingaccompaniments. This book will be savoured andcherished by all epicureans.
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People Who Meet People-Interviews With The Stars
People Who Meet People is an amazing anthology of uncommon interviews of the finest spread and variety. Each of these interviews is a specimen of meaningful dialogue that makes for compulsive reading.Here the interviewer expertly induces his subjects,both national and international, to launch into freewheeling conversation with unusual depth and perception. His empathetic and probing question-shave sparked these occupants of the artistic firmament to intimately and animatedly talking about that part of their lives which usually remains under the lid.All of these tete-a-tetes carry befitting codas, most of which are interesting observations on the interviews made by discerning readers. None of the pieces was sent by the interviewer to his subjects for vetting. He took it entirely upon himself to execute this thought-provoking undertaking (Forty nine personalities from the world of writing, music, cinema, dance and painting are showcased here)-a marvellous achievement in the canon of interview as an art form.Swapan Banerjee gives equal prominence in this volume to some obscure yet highly deserving people who have never before been brought to the limelight. Spontaneous, no-holds barred conversations with the greats and the to-be-greats make this book an armchair favourite.
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Dispatches From The Wall Corner-A Journey Through
Disclaimer - Baradwaj Rangan has no illusions of grandeur that you are going to base your movie watching on his reviews or even agree with his-assessment of movies. He is a film critic simply because he loves cinema-discussing, analyzing and getting nostalgic about it-and has no qualms in accepting that, pop culture doesnt always welcome the deserving and the worthy-but sometimes the side show carnivals that make-modern life such an entertaining merry-go-round. Split into six sections - Actors, Hindi Cinema, Directors, Music, Tamil Cinema and Reviews - Dispatches from the Wall Corner is a collection of Baradwaj Rangans best writings and outstanding in unraveling the magical world of Indian cinema. For instance, like a fawning fan before the Superstars altar, he convinces us how Rajinikanth isnt a formula that can be bottled and bartered. Or despite an obvious reverence for masala Hindi films of the Seventies, including Sholay and Don, he unhesitatingly describes Yash Chopras characters as 'pretty people in prettier clothes'. Straddling the worlds of Tamil and Hindi movies with great panache, the book is wonderfully honest about how, for instance, Hindi cinema has learned that maximum profits can be made from the handfuls of multiplexes, while on the other hand, Tamil cinema continues to tell the stories of the villages.
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The Year I Met You
Matt and Jasmine have been neighbours for long and meet on New Years Eve. To their surprise, they hit it off instantly. Summary of the Book Many of us hope that New Years Eve might be that special time when we find that special someone. The idea of it is dreamy and romantic. In The Year I Met You, Jasmine and Matt meet on New Years Eve and love is in the air. They are both at their homes with nothing to do, and Jasmine has many reasons to dislike Matt. Though, she is proved wrong when she meets Matt. They start off as friends, and as time goes on, this relationship grows into something more deep and meaningful. Will their feelings for each other lead to a ‘happily ever after’? About Cecilia Ahern Cecelia Ahern wrote her first novel, PS. I Love You, when she was only twenty-one years old. The novel became a bestseller in Ireland for 19 weeks and was sold in almost forty countries. Her second book was called Where Rainbows End, which won the German CORINE Award in 2005. She is also the co-creator and producer of the ABC comedy
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Small Betrayals
17 Stories 17 fierce, honest, moving portraits of women. Shobhaa De unfolds the betrayals and intimacies, the needs and regrets, the secrets that sustain relationships and the ones that threaten to destroy it. In this book, you will be confronted with vaguely familiar scents and images that draw us deeper into a world filled with eccentricities, darkness, love and sorrows-a world that strangely mirrors our own. With lyrical precision and suspenseful storytelling, this volume is rich with contemporary characters that wonderfully integrate different emotions, newly analyzed, examined and experienced. Part dystopian, part dreamy, part romance, part drama, Shobhaa De manages to bring forward a remarkable account of the power of possibility and a womans sense of self. A great read that will force you to question and accept your own society, attitude, purpose and life. About the Author Voted by readers digest as one of Indias most trusted people and one of the 50 most powerful women in India by daily news and analysis, Shobhaa De is one of Indias highest selling authors and a popular social commentator. Her works comprising both fiction and non-fiction have been featured in comparative literature courses at universities abroad and in India. Her writing has been translated into many regional languages as well as French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.
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The Book Of fate.
The Book of Fate gives the readers a rare insight into the lives of the Iranian Society. It gives a view of several decades of turmoil that the society went through, from the 1979 revolution, during the time of the Islamic Republic, and to the present. The story revolves around a young girl named Massoumeh and the events in her life that decide her fate. Summary of the Book Massoumeh is an ordinary teenage girl from pre-revolutionary Iran, and is a passionate learner. One day, when she is returning from school, she meets a man in her locality with whom she falls in love. Unfortunately for her, her family gets to know about this through the letters that the boy sends her, and she is beaten up by her brother. She is troubled as she has to face a life without love or education, but is asked to submit to her destiny by a neighbour. She is eventually married off to a man of political dissident, and who is also a threat to the oppressive regime of the Shah’s. When he is arrested by the secret service, Massoumeh’s life takes a turn and is now tied to the ever-changing fortune of her country. About Parinoush Saniee Parinoush Saniee is a sociologist and psychologist. She has worked as the manager of the research department in Supreme Coordination Council for Technical and Vocational Education Ministry in Iran. She has authored many novels. Her first novel was Sahme Man, and the second was Pedar-E Aan Digari. Both of these books were appreciated and popular. Other books written by her are waiting for approval by the censorship board.
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Longing Belonging-An Outsider At Home In Calcutta
Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realized. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable witwit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realised. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable wit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.
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Beauty At Your Fingertips-Kitchen Remedies For You
Would you eat the ingredients listed in creams or lotions? Why would you feed the skin what the stomach would refuse? Renowned naturopath Dr. Nirmala Shetty offers us beauty potions that are good enough to taste! Best of all, they come with easy-to-follow recipes. Dipping into the ingredients found in kitchens herbs and fruits, vegetables and spices Dr. Shetty offers us eco-friendly, utterly delectable concoctions for every skin and hair problem, be it rosacea or dark circles, hair fall or premature greying. Within the pages of this book, youll find - The potent Green Pack, a cleansing mixture of margosa, mint and cucumber, known to battle stubborn acne Coconut Magic, a heady mix of pistachios and coconut, that can wipe away the most persistent of tans Beet Blend, with beet juice, curd and olive oil, that can wash off those embarrassing flakes of dandruff There are chapters devoted to male beauty (how about an organic aftershave lotion, with aloe vera, tea tree oil and cucumber?), age-specific potions (did you know that coconut milk and almonds can keep wrinkles at bay, or that green gram packs can nourish your babys body?) and kitchen solutions for anxious grooms and brides! As a bonus, theres a ready reckoner of common natural ingredients and the delightful secrets they hold. Packed with more than a hundred tried-and-tested recipes, with this book, beauty is at your fingertips!
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A Hundred Lives For You
I wish we had the courage to have a second child. Abhimanyu Sharma, 13, is on the threshold of a new beginning when his fathers remark scars him and his relationships forever. Why did you not say it that day? He is in love but does not fathom the depth of his love till it is too late. And mark my words, you are the best! he adores his Daddu, the old man whose faith in him keeps him going. You saved me and in time, I shall rescue you back. And then, there is Simran, the little girl who gives him hope and love. For whom he can give a hundred lives. Join Abhimanyu as he proves every perception against him wrong-even his own-as he lives through tumultuous relationships, a broken friendship, lost love and merciless carnage in the very heart of Delhi. A hundred lives for you is a melting pot of emotions that moves with the anger and pace of a thriller.
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Hooked,Lined And Single
Sometimes I lie awake at night and I ask god, where have I gone wrong? then a voice says to me, this is going to take more than one night. So youre a woman, youre 30-something and living in India? So whats the big deal about it? Well, if youre all of the above and still unmarried or married previously and you just dont seem to find the right man, you suddenly acquire a tragically special status as being cynical, demanding, impractical and chronically single or ambitious. In hooked, lined and single, Alafia Singh meets a similar fate on her journey to find a husband using somewhat more traditional methods.
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Rabda My Sai,My Sigh
Rabda has attempted suicide and chances are that he is going to die. Sai Baba of Shirdi enters the hospital room and awakens the spirit body of Rabda. The two, Master and musician, begin to converse about life, death and everything in between. Set in the present, Rabda takes the reader to the past, to when the Sai lived in His physical body. The life and philosophy of Sai Baba of Shirdi are revealed, often in His own words, and questions pertaining to Him and spirituality answered. A powerful spiritual read, Rabda is a journey you really do not want to miss.
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The Gin Drinkers
New Delhi's liquid colonialism is on its way out. The old social order is crumbling. Those born into English-speaking privilege - Uma, the England-returned graduate; Madhavi, the academic, and journalist Dhruv; Shantanu, the civil servant, and his wife Anasuya; Deekay, the middle-class revolutionary; Pamela Sen, the dedicated teacher; Ikram Gilchrist, the famous author - are slowly but surely yielding ground to the subaltern. In the roil and rustle of this change, a mysterious gang of thieves is stealing old and rare books from the houses of the well-heeled. Who are these people? Where are they taking these books? And who is the mysterious Jai Prakash? What is his secret? The Gin Drinkers is a tragicomedy of manners and a true mirror to the class and caste conflicts that define modern India.
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Shala
Dombivali, Maharashtra. Mukund Joshi is fourteen, has just been promoted to class nine and whats more-he is newly in love with classmate Shirodkar. He attends the same private tuition's as her just to get a glimpse of her beautiful face and follows her back to her house every day. Of course, she has no clue that someones pining away to death for her, because Mukund lives in a time where society discourages social interaction between boys and girls, he is forced to keep his pursuit a secret. When hes not negotiating the tricky alleys of love, he sits out in the school field or loafs about town with close friends, Surya, Chitrya and Favdya, railing against the education system and debating ideas such as discipline and Bohemianism. Set in small-town India in the 1970s during the emergency, Shala is a delicately nuanced novel that tells the story of adolescent struggles, which are as tortuous in real time as they are amusing in retrospect.
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Malice.
Acclaimed bestselling novelist Kunihiko Hidaka is brutally murdered in his home on the night before he's planning to leave Japan and relocate to Vancouver. His body is found in his office, in a locked room, within his locked house, by his wife and his best friend, both of whom have rock solid alibis. Or so it seems. Police detective Kyochiro Kaga recognizes Hidaka's best friend from years ago when they were both teachers. Kaga went on to join the police force while Nonoguchi became a full-time writer, though with not nearly the success of his friend Hidaka. When Kaga suspects something is a little bit off with Nonoguchi's statement, he investigates further, ultimately executing a search warrant on Nonoguchi's apartment. There he finds evidence that shows that the two writers' relationship was very different than they claimed. In a brilliantly realized tale of cat and mouse, the detective and the writer battle over the truth of the past and how events that led to the murder really unfolded. Which one of the two writers was ultimately guilty of malice?
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Chasing Tomorrow
Tracy Whitney returns in this sequel to If Tomorrow Comes. Now, rich from all the heists she has pulled with her partner, Jeff Stevens, Tracy has all the money she needs. However, there is one thing her heart desires: a baby. She tries to settle down and stop all the adventure, but that hasn’t helped her chances of getting pregnant. When a stranger enters their lives, Jeff and Tracy’s relationship explodes, and Tracy vanishes. For more than ten years, Tracy has been gone, assumed dead. However, someone begins a series of murders, seeking to find and kill her. Can Jeff find her before the killers do? About the Authors Sidney Sheldon was an American writer. He has also written Master of the Game, The Other Side of Midnight and Rage of Angels. He has also created the TV series, I Dream of Jeannie. Tilly Bagshawe is a British freelance journalist and writer. She has also written Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game and Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness.