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From the streets of Kathmandu

A little boy climbs down the stairs and runs out of his house. Most little ones do that. But this little boy has no one to stop him. He does not have a name. He only has the memory of a story his father has told him over and over again, from the time he was just six months old until his dying day, when the child was about four years old. It is the story of his father's love affair with his mother and betrayal. From the streets of Kathmandu, this is the story of a child who names himself Basu Rai and who travels the corridors of the world, takes part in the global March against child labour and arrive finally in the country he identifies as his own - India. Though Basu has found his country, his quest for family is not over. His search for identity begins with his book which maps the step by step progress of a reticent toddler from a well-to-do family through being a violent street child and a child labourer returning from the jaws of death several times, to his fights to go to school, being school captain and finally at 26, with the telling of his story in a book. This is an inspirational story which tells about nurturing by a father. It is also a story that tells us here was a case for nurturing by the state, which was completely missing. It, instead, points to the loopholes in the systems in place, the social welfare systems, the education systems and the family systems that the subcontinent so boasts about but in reality, does not exist. It directs us to the vacuum children are often forced to grow up in. To get an enlightened and educated young citizen from nothing is nothing short of a miracle.

The Case of The Candy Bandit

The Candy Bandit is on the loose ...Laddoos, cupcakes and candy are disappearing from lunch boxes! Will the Superlative Supersleuths catch the thief before the class descends into confusion and chaos? ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Archit is a software engineer who lives in Bangalore. His hobbies include doodling, hibernating on weekends, thinking about the idea of recycling and eating soup sticks. Hes new to writing and says he is enjoying it!

LOST IN PATTAYA

It is Every Dad's Nightmare - his little girl goes Missing. For Palash, the sorrow compounds from the incessant replaying of the critical minutes when his 'Daddy-eye' faltered, distracted by his own weakness of substance abuse. The loss and the ensuing search sends him spiraling into a divorce and the loss of a steady corporate job. Scouring for his little girl in the brothels of Pattaya he is ensnared in the web of mafia that runs the sex trade of Thailand. When he eventually finds her, will he be able to build back a wasted lifetime, or, is it toovlate for rescue, for him and his child?

Night Sins

sensational New York Times bestseller that was made into a CBS-TV miniseries, Night Sins has confirmed Tami Hoag's reputation as the new modern master of suspense. This gripping tale unfolds in a peaceful Minnesota town, where crime is something that just doesn't happen. But when a young boy disappears, it marks the beginning of a unspeakable nightmare. There are no witnesses, no clues--only a note, cleverly taunting, casually cruel. Has a cold-blooded kidnapper struck? Or is this the reawakening of a long-quiet serial killer? Now, a tough-minded investigator on her first make-or-break case, and a local cop who fears that big city evils have invaded his small town, are hunting for a madman. Together, they must outsmart a killer who knows no bounds...and protect a town that may never feel safe again.

Haunted Empire : Apple after Steve Jobs

Former Wall Street Journal technology reporter Yukari Iwatani Kane delves deep inside Apple in the two years since Steve Job's death, revealing the tensions and challenges CEO Tim Cook and his team face as they try to sustain Job's vision and keep the company moving forward. Steve Job's death raised one of the most pressing questions in the tech and business worlds, Could Apple stay great without its iconic leader? Many inside the company were eager to prove that Apple could be just as innovative as it had been under Jobs. Others were painfully aware of the immense challenge ahead. As its business has become more complex and global, Apple has come under intense scrutiny, much of it critical. Maintaining market leadership has become crucial as it tries to conquer new frontiers and satisfy the publics insatiable appetite for insanely great products. Based on over two hundred interviews with current and former executives, business partners, Apple watchers and others, Haunted Empire is an illuminating portrait of Apple today that offers clues to its future. With nuanced insights and colorful details that only a seasoned journalist could glean, Kane goes beyond the myths and headlines. She explores Tim Cooks leadership and its impact on Jobs loyal lieutenants, new product development and Apples relationships with Wall Street, the government, tech rivals, suppliers, the media and consumers. Hard-hitting yet fair, Haunted Empire reveals the perils and opportunities an iconic company faces when it loses its visionary leader.

Tell Me the Truth : Conversations with My Patients

Cancer patients put up with the most and complain the least, endowed with an uncommon wisdom that is a privilege to observe. It is not simply that they see the big picture, if you spend long enough with them, they help you see it too. While most books on cancer are written by patients, here is a rare perspective from the other side of the desk-an oncologist responds to her patients questions on cancer, life and death while she seeks to console and nurture them. But as she shares her experiences with her patients, Dr. Ranjana Srivastava also reveals the very human side of the medical profession-the moral dilemmas, anxieties and challenges that an oncologist experiences as she treats her cancer patients. Written with great compassion and honesty, Dr. Srivastava shows us that the best doctors are the ones who keep learning by listening to their patients. This book is also an acknowledgement of the incredible courage of ordinary people as they confront the big issues of life and death.

Eminent Historians : Their Technology, Their Line,

In an incisive commentary, Arun Shourie highlights the extent to which our history textbooks have been doctored in order to be politically correct. Well researched and highly engaging, this book brings to light the deceptive tricks and specious arguments used by our countrys academicians to further their selfish aims. It also focuses on the shoddy work done by some of the countrys top institutions like the IHRC. Eminent Historians discusses how Indian historians have controlled and misused important institutions like the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), the National Council of Educational Research Training (NCERT) and a large part of academia and the media. Taking on well-known historians like Romila Thapar and Irfan Habib, Shourie argues that Marxist historians have whitewashed the records of rulers like Mahmud of Ghazni and Aurangzeb. With his customary academic rigour and understanding of politics and history, he avers that Marxist historians in India rarely mention important figures of India or of the Indian states and that the standard Soviet work, A History of India (1973), is much more objective and truthful than the history books written by Indian Marxists. Updated with two new chapters which bring to light more recent developments in the field, this is a must read for every Indian who has an interest in the countrys history and a stake in its future. About the Author Scholar, former editor and minister, Arun Shourie is one of the most prominent voices in our countrys public life.

The Americans : A Novel

The Americans: A Novel is based on the Indians settled in America. The author tries to explore what it means to be an Indian and settle down in America and become a part of the hybrid culture which makes up the country. Summary of the Book The protagonist of the book is Tara, a single Indian woman in her mid-thirties who travels to America from Chennai to look after her niece, while her sister Kamala is taking her autistic son to an alternative Indian treatment. The book has eleven different stories and Tara, who holds the book together. Through the book, the author tries to explore what it means to be living in America and not be able to fit in and relate to the place and its culture. The book is about the Indians who have migrated to the states in the hope of a better life. They try and reach out to their own culture and values, but only till a point till it does not affect their American Lifestyle. This book will make for a compelling read for people interested in knowing about the lifestyle of Indian’s settled in America. About Chitra Viraraghavan Chitra Viraraghavan is an author of Indian origin settled in America. She has been an editor at Oxford University Press India and has taught English at university in America. She is currently working as a freelance editor and an academic author. Chitra is also the great granddaughter of second President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Beowulf : A Translation and Commentary - Together

This edition is twofold, for there exists an illuminating commentary on the text of the poem by the translator himself, in the written form of a series of lectures given at Oxford in the 1930s and from these lectures a substantial selection has been made, to form also a commentary on the translation in this book. From his creative attention to detail in these lectures there arises a sense of the immediacy and clarity of his vision. It is as if he entered into the imagined past- standing beside Beowulf and his men shaking out their mail-shirts as they beached their ship on the coast of Denmark, listening to the rising anger of Beowulf at the taunting of Unferth, or looking up in amazement at Grendels terrible hand set under the roof of Heorot. But the commentary in this book includes also much from those lectures in which, while always anchored in the text, he expressed his wider perceptions. He looks closely at the dragon that would sly Beowulf snuffling in baffled rage and injured greed when he discovers the theft of the cup but he rebuts the notion that this is a mere treasure story, just another dragon tale. He turns to the lines that tell of the burying of the golden things long ago and observes that it is the feeling for the treasure itself, this sad history that raises it to another level. The whole thing is sombre, tragic, sinister, curiously real. The 'treasure' is not just some lucky wealth that will enable the finder to have a good time, or marry the princess. It is laden with history, leading back into the dark heathen ages beyond the memory of song, but not beyond the reach of imagination. About the Author J. R. R. Tolkien is best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, selling 150 million copies in more than 60 languages worldwide. He died in 1973 at the age of 81. Christopher Tolkien is the third son of J. R. R. Tolkien. Appointed by J. R. R. Tolkien to be his literary executor, he has devoted himself to the publication of his fathers unpublished writings, notably The Silmarillion and The History of Middle-earth.

The Fighting Agents

The Philippines, 1943: As the ragged remnants of the American forces stand against the might of the Imperial Japanese Army, a determined cadre of OSS agents becomes their only contact with the outside world-and their only hope for survival. Written with a special flair for the military heart and mind. (Kansas Daily Courier Shrewd, sharp, rousing entertainment. (Kirkus Reviews)

Within Reach

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky captivates with a magnificent story of loving friendship and desperate acts, first published in 1992. The lovely vacation house on the Maine coast was meant to be a glorious retreat for Danica Lindsay and her husband Blake, a place where they could mend the wounds of a damaged and tired marriage. Instead, she finds herself mostly there alone while Blake's political star is rapidly rising back in Boston. Were it not for the cherished companionship of her new neighbor, gentle and caring Michael Buchanan, Danica would surely be overcome by loneliness and despair. But a friendship that is strong, uplifting, and real is slowly transforming into something less innocent, more passionate -- something that could easily be called "love." For the first time in her life, a chance for true happiness may be in Danica's reach. But how can she grab onto it when she remains another man's wife, bound by her marriage vows to a union plagued by doubt and pain ... and by secrets so shocking an entire nation will take notice?

Coming Home.

Against the backdrop of an elegant Cornwall mansion before World War II and a vast continent-spanning canvas during the turbulent war years, this involving story tells of an extraordinary young woman's coming of age, coming to grips with love and sadness, and in every sense of the term, coming home... In 1935, Judith Dunbar is left behind at a British boarding school when her mother and baby sister go off to join her father in Singapore. At Saint Ursula's, her friendship with Loveday Carey-Lewis sweeps her into the privileged, madcap world of the British aristocracy, teaching her about values, friendship, and wealth. But it will be the drama of war, as it wrenches Judith from those she cares about most, that will teach her about courage...and about love. Teeming with marvelous, memorable characters in a novel that is a true masterpiece, Coming Home is a book to be savored, reread, and cherished forever.

Getting India Back on Track : An Action Agenda for

Getting India Back on Track is a book for how Indian policymakers can help India return to the path of sustained economic growth and development. India is fallen behind from the amazing growth rates it enjoyed in the beginning of the 21st century. To make this happen, the government of India has to bring about a lot of reforms and reflect on its policy choices across a wide range of issues. This book coincides with the 2014 Indian elections to bring up a public debate on the reforms the new government should pursue in order for them to bring India back on the path of high growth. The book comprises of seventeen concise and focused memoranda, which will offer the readers a clear picture of India’s future. About the Authors Ashley J. Tellis is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace which specializes in international security and Asian strategic issues. He was the senior advisor to the U. S. undersecretary of state for political affairs. He was also the senior advisor to the ambassador at the U.S. embassy in New Delhi. Bibek Debroy works as a professor at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi. Bibek has worked as a academician and for the government of India. He has been involved in several projects including the Legal Adjustments and Reforms for Globalising the Economy project and the Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor. Reece Trevor is working as a research assistant in the South Asia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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ABSOLUTELY UNBREAKABLE LAWS OF BUSINESS SUCCESS

Why are some people more successful in business than others? Why do some businesses flourish where others fail? Renowned business speaker and author Brian Tracy has discovered the answers to these profoundly questions. In the 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success he presents a set of principles or ?universal laws? that lie behind the success of business people everywhere

First Sight

Her success has brought her everything except what she fears most. New York, London, Milan, Paris. Fashion week in all four cities. A month of endless interviews, parties, unflagging work and attention to detail. At the centre of the storm is Timmie ONeill, whose renowned line, 'Timmie O', is the embodiment of casual chic, in fashion and for the home. She has created an international empire that inspires, fills and consumes her life. In a world where humility and compassion are all too rare, Timmies humour, kindness, integrity and creativity are inspirational. Yet as blessed as she feels by her success, she harbours the private wounds of a devastating childhood and past tragedy. Always willing to take risks in business, she never risks her heart until an intriguing Frenchman comes into her life during Paris fashion week. There is every reason why they must remain apart. But neither can deny their growing friendship and the electricity that sparks whenever they meet. Are they brave enough to face what comes next? And will they do it together-or apart? About the Author Danielle Steel is one of the worlds most popular and highly acclaimed authors, with over ninety international bestselling novels in print and more than 600 million copies of her novels sold. She is also the author of His Bright Light - The Story of Her Son Nick Trainas life and Death, A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless and pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved.

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The Saffron Tide : The Rise of the BJP

A comprehensive, unbiased and timely biography of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The counting of votes in the general elections of 2014 began on the morning of 16 May. By mid-day, the Bharatiya Janata Party stormed into power with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, the only other party after the congress in 1984 to have received such a resounding mandate. The BJP traces its origins to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, originally set up by Syama Prasad Mookerjee in 1951 to take up the cause of Bengali Hindus in erstwhile east Pakistan. A bit player in Indian politics, the Jana Sangh only entered the big league after it forged an alliance with several other players to form the Janata Party and take on Indira Gandhi in 1977. This coalition broke up in 1980 and it was then that the BJP emerged in its present avatar. Today, the party has a pan - Indian presence with a devoted base, not just within the country but also among the Hindu diaspora worldwide. However, the BJPs remarkable rise has not been without struggle. It was only in 1998-nearly two decades after its founding-that the party first tasted power. Voted out in 2004, the BJP sat in the opposition for a decade before taking up the reins again in 2004. And while the BJP, since its inception, has presented a popular democratic alternative to the congress, it has struggled to shed its image of being overtly wedded to the pro - Hindutva agenda. In the saffron tide, a timely biography of the BJP, Kingshuk Nag traces the history of the party of India and crystal-gazes to estimate the course that it will chart for itself in the coming years. Balanced, informative and thought-provoking, this volume will be indispensable for anyone interested in the political history of post-independence India. Interesting facts Written by an author and political journalist with years of experience under his belt, this book will be the most current and first comprehensive biography of the party since the brotherhood in saffron by Walter Anderson and Shridhar Damle that was released in 1988. It is extremely timely, keeping in mind the general elections. The forward-looking epilogue has been written after the results were declared and this is the first book in the market that talks about the aftermath of the result. In a completely unbiased manner, Kingshuk Nag traces the BJP's rise in a book that will be read by all those interested in the party's philosophy, its origins and its future. About the AuthorOn the staff of the Times of India (TOI) for the last twenty-one years, KingshuK Nag is a passionate follower of Indias political economy. A recipient of the prestigious Prem Bhatia award for excellence in political reporting and analysis, Nag has lived and worked in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad and is now based in Hyderabad as the resident editor of TOI. An alumnus of the Delhi school of economics, Nag became a journalist after working as an economic consultant for a few years. Books previously authored by Nag include the double life of Ramalinga Raju-the story of Indias largest corporate scam, battleground telangana-the chronicle of an agitation and the bestselling the namo story-a political life.

The Silkworm

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith is another thrilling story about the famous Cormoran Strike and his trusted assistant, Robin Ellacott, from the author’s first novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling. The book is to be published on June 19th, 2014. Summary of the Book Owen Quine, a novelist, has not been home for a few days now. His wife immediately calls Strike to find out if he can help her find out where he is. Quine is known to have gone missing for many days from his home, but has always returned. However, Strike finds out that this time this is not the case. The novelist is in some kind of trouble which his wife is not aware of. After much research, Cormoran finds out that Owen has written a novel which reveals dark secrets about the people that he knows. This could damage their reputation if the book is published. The novelist is soon found brutally murdered. Strike is determined to find out who this killer is, and realizes that this killer is probably the worst he has ever dealt with. About the Author Robert Galbraith is the pseudonym which the famous author J. K. Rowling goes by. The first book that was published under this name was The Cuckoo’s Calling.

When Only Love Remains

I’ve imagined this in my head so many times. I’ve always thought about what I would say; What I would do and how it would all turn out to be. And every time I would remove some detail … She’s a flight attendant—young, bright and living her dream. He’s a heartbroken singer on his way to becoming big. She’s an ardent fan of his. He can’t imagine why and yet seems to find comfort in her words. It’s the first time they are together and in their hearts both are wishing, hoping and praying that the night would never end. That the time they are spending together lasts and lasts … In the world of imperfection, there is always someone just right for you. Durjoy Datta was born in New Delhi, India, and completed a degree in engineering and business management before embarking on a writing career. His first book—Of Course I Love You!—was published when he was twenty-one years old and was an instant bestseller. His successive novels—Now That You’re Rich!; She Broke Up, I Didn’t!; Ohh Yes, I Am Single!; If It’s Not Forever; Till the Last Breath; Someone Like You; Hold My Hand—have also found prominence on various bestseller lists, making him one of the highest-selling authors in India.

Quantum Siege

This is the endgame. The terror group Lashkar has directly threatened the prime minister of India with never before consequences, if referendum is not declared in Kashmir immediately. The UN Security Council has called for an emergency session scheduled to meet within two days to discuss the Kashmir crisis. Rudra Pratap Singh and his team at the Anti - Terror cell face their toughest challenge yet. Millions of innocent lives are at stake while India readies itself for war. Time is running out and the terrorists threat is about to actualize. Will they be able to neutralize it, trace the perpetrators and avert war? Set in the heart of a metropolis, this diabolical thriller will consume you in its labyrinthine madness.