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The Adventures of Stoob - Testing Times
The laugh-out-loud account of ten-year-old Stoobs incredibly dangerous exam adventure featuring a boy, his friends, his parents and a most villainous crow. Its February and Stoob is glad that hes almost done with class five-given the not-so-great year he has been having, middle school can only be an improvement. But just before he can heave a final sigh of relief, theres an announcement-the class test marks have all been cancelled and getting through to middle school depends on one giant exam! And thats how it starts, the whole nightmare that his future biographers will call Stoobs incredibly dangerous exam adventure. His life is turned upside down when his parents dont want him to do anything other than study, his friends Ishani and Rehan suddenly go all pious and goody-goody-study-buddy and best friend Prithvi comes up with a top secret plan to ace the exams without studying. Add to that a crow and some monkeys out to get him and Stoob is about ready to have a nervous breakdown. From bestselling author Samit Basu, this is one adventure that anyone who has ever taken an exam wont want to miss.
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After Burn and After Shock
Afterburn and Aftershock is the story of Gianna, a young and independent woman with clear goals for the future. She is extremely career-oriented and ambitious. But things start turning upside down for her when an old lover, Jackson Rutledge, turns up for a second round of hot loving. He had abandoned her without a word before and he thinks he does not need her approval to start afresh or need to apologize for just disappearing after their last attempt at a relationship. Now that he was back after two long years, he walks straight into the deal Gianna had been working on for quite some time. Since Jax had left, she had learnt the tricks of the trade under the tutelage of Lei Yeung, one of the sharpest business women in the city of New York. But this round, Gia was well aware of the effect his touch had on her. Gia belonged to a simple down to earth family, whereas Jax belonged to a family of politicians. He was part of the world where truth was only catered to when it suited the political agenda. Afterburn and Aftershock is about the inner circle of sex and glamour. Will Gianna let Jax disrupt her life and career all over again or will she be able to play by the rules this time? About Sylvia Day Sylvia June Day is a Japanese-American romance writer famous for her Crossfire series which began in Bared to You and Reflected in You. Ms. Day also writes under the pseudonyms S.J. Day and Livia Dare.
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The Skin Collector
Copycat? Or Revenge? They have never seen a murder like it. A talented tattoo artist is using poison instead of ink. His victim is a young woman. And on her skin he's left a message - 'the second'. Drafted in to investigate, NYPD detective Lincoln Rhyme and his associate Amelia Sachs find the scene has been scrubbed of evidence. All except for one trace - a scrap of paper that connects this case with one they will never forget. And like the Bone Collector before him, Rhyme and Sachs find themselves pitted against a twisted serial killer choosing his victims seemingly at random, a perpetrator who plans his work to the last detail, in a deadly contest with any who try to stop him. But how close is his connection with that old case? What is the meaning of the words tattooed in poison on the skin of his first victim? And where will he strike next?
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Double Jeopardy
Ellie Landau couldn't pass up the invitation to a murder mystery weekend.It was even harder to pass up fellow player Jed Thorpe.Only Jed was the "killer,"and Ellie wound up fighting for her life. Back in the real world,Ellie was the management consultant for Cludds Haberdashers,a simple enough job until she realized that something was terribly wrong there-and that Jed was intimately involved.Then someone tried to kill her for real. Ellie was in double jeopardy.Was she falling in love with the one man who could save her life-or end it?
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21 Things about Romance
For more than a decade, weve had exposure to love stories in the form of novels, movies and more. We have fallen in and out of love and we have been riddled with questions about the origins of love, our emerging sexuality, authenticity of people that we love and so on. Our parents and society dont always sync with our ideas of being romantically involved with people of our choices. Indian culture discriminates without discrimination, which in itself a very sad predicament for the new, evolving generation. Plus, there hasnt been a single platform where all our troubles have been heard and voiced out at the same time. Not until 21 things about romance came into existence. This book, written by acclaimed young author Shomprakash Sinha Roy, clubs the viewpoint of an entire generation with his own ideas about romance in the twenty first century, through poignant essays, conversations and articles about love as we know it today. Be part of the romantic revolution with this radical book which is set to answer all your questions about love and change the way you look at romance, forever!
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The Deliberate Sinner
Is there an acid test to gauge the success of a relationship? Is it right to carry on in an unhealthy relationship with no conjugal bliss, or look for an alternate path? Rihana is an adventurous and free-spirited girl, until she marries Veer, an eligible bachelor who comes from a wealthy family. While they appear 'happily married', their strong personalities are at odds. Veer, for the most part, is insensitive to Rihanas physical and emotional needs, straining the relationship and leaving her feeling incomplete. Caught between the devil and the deep sea, Rihana has to now decide whether to walk out of her marriage and be a victim of society's ridicule, or compromise on her physical needs, which for her are the foundation for a healthy marital bond. Can they work out their differences? Will Veer give her what she desires, or push her to do something desperate and scandalous?
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Happily Murdered
Who killed Gulab Sarin? The radiant new daughter-in-law of the influential Mehta family dies mysteriously on the very next night of her wedding. The murder is an inside job, the police are certain. It could be anyone-the adulterous husband, conniving in-laws, jealous friend and the love struck ex-fiance. With an aim to save themselves and incriminate others, it is not long before these suspects turn into amateur detectives, hunting for clues and delving into hidden secrets only they can unearth. They coerce, pry and blackmail in an attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery. Will one of these nine unlikely sleuths finally unravel the mystery behind Gulabs death and avenge it? Or will the truth die as viciously as Gulab?
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Beyond Suspicion
For smart, tough Miami criminal lawyer Jack Swyteck, it was a golden opportunity to help out his beautiful ex-girlfriend Jessie Merrill, who sold her life insurance for a cash payment when she wrongly believed she was dying. Now, thanks to Jack's courtroom prowess, Jessie can keep the $1.5 million she received. But it turns out that Swyteck and the insurance company are both victims of a gorgeous scam artist. And when Jessie's lifeless corpse is discovered in his bathtub, the attorney is suddenly wanted for murder. Framed and desperate -- on the run from the police and a powerful criminal consortium willing to go to any lengths to retrieve the money -- Jack must exhume the dark secrets of a buried past to save his freedom, his career, and his life. But even his unique legal skills cannot keep him out of the murderous sights of a cold killer -- one who wants Jack Swyteck's blood . . . and is beyond suspicion.
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Targets of Opportunity
Army Ranger sharpshooters Kyle Monroe and Wade Curtis are dispatched to Romania, the land of the legendary Dracula, to stop a modern-day evil in the form of five terrorist masters, who are gathering to plan the destruction of countless innocents. Original. The second book in the series revolving around one of the most fascinating professions within the armed forces--the sniper. This time the shooters head to Romania to stop a dangerous terrorist cell before it\'s too late. Master snipers Kyle Monroe and his partner Wade got more than they bargained for on their last adventure--an assignment to knock out a powerful terrorist leader in Pakistan. Their new assignment takes them to Romania, a new land with all-too-familiar enemies. Although the men are still haunted by the team-mates they lost in Pakistan, duty comes first, and it\'s time to put the past behind them, strap on their rifles and go take out some bad guys. Military snipers are the best in the world at what they do--precision shooting without getting caught. But the skill required to shoot a man from a mile away becomes useless in the densely packed streets of the city that used to be the home of the historical Count Dracula. Finding themselves alone in the dark, foreboding tunnels beneath the notorious Count\'s former castle, their nerves of steel face the ultimate test. And as they get closer to the men responsible for plotting massive terrorist attacks against the U.S., Kyle and Wade realize that the true evil isn\'t in crypts or legends, but in the man who can plot the deaths of innocents, and the only solution is a bullet between the eyes.
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Emily Post on Weddings
Your wedding day. It should be one of the happiest days of your life, not one of the most harried. The perfect wedding doesn't just happen--it takes planning. Things you never thought about suddenly occupy your every waking hour: How are the invitations worded? What is a semiformal wedding anyway? Why are announcements sent out, and who receives them anyway? What obligations does a wedding invitation confer on the recipient? Do guidelines exist for selecting a wedding gift? Who gives the wedding showers? Are there any guidelines for finding and working with a videographer? Brides and grooms and their parents will find the answers to these questions and much more in the pages of this indispensable book.
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Keeping Your Baby Healthy
What you should know about early childhood illnesses. Dr. Bill and Martha Sears - the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who are today widely recognized America's leading authorities on childcare have spent decades answering parent's questions about caring for babies. in this book they share their expertise on: - Childhood vaccines and immunizations - what you can do to ease teething discomfort - choosing a fever medication for your child - dealing with allergy attacks and asthma flare-ups - infant gassiness and formula intolerance - tracking your child's motor development - detecting "lazy eye" early to save your child's vision - treating gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and other digestive disorders. - recognizing croup - what causes ear infections - and how best to treat them - vitamin supplements and your child's nutritional requirements - flushing your child's stuffed up nose - diaper rash, teething rash, and other skin conditions - your child's first trip to dentist - finding the perfect pediatrician and much more
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Christinas Favourite
Christina doesn't normally let a casual encounter in a haystack lead her into yet another vocation. And as much as she they know about breeding, you wouldn't ordinarily find her courting sheikhs and Russian dissidents because she's looking for a racehorse. But, of course, when Christina's around one thing very often leads to the other...
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The Bourne Retribution
BOURNE'S BACK AND LOOKING FOR VENGEANCE. When the head of Mossad Mexican drug lord, may be trafficking something far more deadly than drugs, he turns to his friend Jason Bourne for help. Bourne agrees to investigate, but he has his own agenda: revenge. Jidanwas responsible for the murder of Rebeka-one of the only people Bourne has ever truly cared for. But has Bourne attempts to avenge the woman he loved, he becomes embroiled in a monstrous worldwide scheme involving the Chinese, Mexican and Russians. Now each step closer to vengeance is a step closer to his own death. A JASON BOURNE BOOK: 11
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The Whistleblowers : When Land Sharks Baited Death
This land is mine... Vrooming past boardrooms, construction sites and government offices, The Whistleblowers flies deep into the secret dynamics of big ticket financing in real estate. A builder with a devious but fool-proof plan to hoodwink a finance company. A business manager blinded by his lust to get to the CEOs post. Two unswerving risk executives staking their careers in the process of cleaning up. A gutsy journalist embarking on a daredevil adventure, hunting for the truth and a CEO walking the tightrope. All find themselves engaged in a fiercely fought race against time, where determination and courage are pitched against deceit and greed. Designed to provoke thought, The Whistleblowers takes the reader on an eyeopening tour rich with interesting nuances of real estate and housing finance, all the while depicting as to how lines get blurred without as much as a second thought in the quest for more.
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The Exorcism of Sathish Kumar, MBA
rjun Palani has been fired thrice in his brief career, is he going to be fired for a fourth time? That is the question in his mind as he walks into the offices of his company, which has been struggling ever since the CEO seems to have gone insane at a NASSCOM conference and then disappeared from public view. Instead of being fired, though, Arjun is assigned to a team of top managers that seems to be hiding a dark secret. Who is the man they are holding captive in the room on the top floor? Arjun discovers that, to keep his job, he has to fulfil duties his education degree didn't quite prepare him for-procure ganja, kidnap a girl descended from warrior chieftains and confront the mercenaries of a private equity giant. Assisted by a crack hacker working with Anonymous India, Arjun has to unravel what is beginning to appear as a diabolic plot, as well as confront his own fears. A hilarious, dark satire, The Exorcism of Sathish Kumar, MBA is the story of an unlikely hero who accomplishes the most daunting of tasks, with courage and honesty.
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PAPER TOWNS
The thing about Margo Roth spiegelman is that really all I could ever do was let her talk, and then when she stopped talking encourage her to go on, due to the facts that 1. I was incontestably in love with her, and 2. she was absolutely unprecedented in every way, and 3. she never really asked me any questions... QUENTIN JACOBSON has always loved Margo from afar. So when she climbs through his window to summon him on an all-night road trip of revenge he cannot help but follow. But the next morning, Q turns up at school and Margo doesn't. She's left clues to her disappearance, like a trail of breadcrumbs for Q to follow. And everything leads to one unavoidable question: WHO IS THE REAL MARGO?
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Baby, Dont Go
Rule One - Dont Let Him In, When photographer Nick Coltrane saunters into Daisy Parkers office, all she sees is the man who broke her heart nine years ago. Never mind that he wants to hire her as his bodyguard ah, security specialist or that her fledgling company desperately needs the cash flow. Shed once broken her own rules, only to watch his sexy self go running for the door. Providing round-the-clock protection for him now is out of the question right? Rule Two - Always Be Able To Walk Away Nick needs Daisy around to keep the hired thugs that are out for his blood from actually getting it. If he can make amends for the way he screwed up nine years ago in the process, then so much the better. Except time has done nothing to dull the memory of how Daisy once rocked his world off its axis and her cocky attitude and mouthwatering curves still have the power to turn his brain to mush. Well, that doesnt mean Nick cant handle living hand-in-glove with the one woman hes been obsessed with for years. Yeah. Sure he can. Some Rules Were Made To be Broken In the city by the bay, two people who once were friends and used to be lovers will discover if love and trust can come from a passion that breaks every rule.
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Winning in India : Secrets of the Worlds Most Comp
Even though India is the worlds most challenging place to do business, those who are hungry for success can win! Praise for the Book A fascinating and deeply insightful understanding of what makes India 'different'. The authors have compiled a must-read for anyone doing business in India, especially foreign investors. - R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki Ltd A brilliant work that captures valuable insights about Indians and their way of working and what it takes to win in India. - G. V. Sanjay Reddy, Vice-Chairman, GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd Winning in India features the success secrets of five extraordinary individuals who are among the most successful business leaders of India. Real estate pioneer K. P. Singh dreamt of turning Gurgaon into Indias first millennium city, to cater to the nations aspirations for growth. Gurgaon is a resounding proof of how his company, DLF Limited, got things done without government infrastructure. Hari S. Bhartia encountered strong entry barriers when his company, Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd, ventured into the highly-competitive pharmaceutical sector, but his single-minded focus on producing low-cost drugs proved to be a winner. A first-generation entrepreneur, Sunil Bharti Mittal has truly leveraged the volumes that the Indian market offers, especially in telecom (Bharti Airtel) and retail (Bharti Retail). Padma Bhushan awardee Analjit Singh is the man behind the success of Max India Limited. He has not only transformed the health-care sector in India, but also played a significant role in making India a destination for medical tourism. Her Groups Sunil Kant Munjal rode past obstacles and turned them into opportunities by exploiting Indias market potential. In Winning in India, the authors Samarjit Singh and Amit Burman, who themselves run very large companies, have distilled the business learning's of five titans of industry across ten themes and combined them with their own experiences to create a racy read. Written in a simple and actionable format, this is a compelling manifesto for success in the Indian market.
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Chanakya Returns : A Novel
An unputdownable political thriller from best-selling author Timeri Murari. Chanakya Returns covers a vast canvas of power, love, history, politics, betrayals, sex and more. It is narrated by Chanakya (370 - 282 BC), reincarnated in the contemporary world as the adviser to Avanti, the daughter of the head of a nameless state in India. In the course of the novel, Chanakya poses an eternal question: What shapes our lives - The Power of Love or the Love of Power? His protge, Avanti, has to choose between love and power. The choice Avanti makes has all sorts of implications not just for herself and her dysfunctional family, but for the people of the state her family has ruled for years. In his previous existence, the historical Chanakya was exiled from his homeland and took his revenge on the king who was the cause of his misfortune by defeating him in a war. He was then responsible for anointing Chandragupta as ruler of the Mauryan Empire and advising him on every aspect of statecraft. In the novel, Chanakya provides the same services to Avanti. He manoeuvres the awkward young daughter of a charismatic, powerful politician across the chessboard of power to becoming a brilliant successful politician and leader in her own right. About the Author Timeri is currently writing about the continued machinations of Chanakya and the dysfunctional, ruling family. His previous novels include The Taliban Cricket Club, which was published in eight countries and Taj, which was translated into 25 languages. Time magazine chose his film, The Square Circle, as one of its top ten films of 1997.
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One Fifth Avenue
"ONE FIFTH AVENUE is a modern comedy of manners -- a landmark novel, if you like. Its observations about money, the Internet, the function of art in society as wellas sex romps, social climbing and snobbery enhance Bushnell's reputation as an astute observer of modern life....Carrie Bradshaw wannabes as well as women (and men) near Bushnell's age -- she turns 50 this year -- will be pulled into this refreshing and highly entertaining novel about the power of money, sex and celebrity." --USA TODAY "Bushnell...broadens her scope in her latest ode to New York strivers and sophisticates...The fun lies in the author's acute observations about everything from real estate envy to midlife crises." --More "Where [Bushnell] goes, her army of stilletoed fans follow. You gotta love it: the conflict, the secrets-telling, the peek into the world of the rich and valueless. It all adds up to a juicy summer read." --New York Post "One Fifth Avenue is all things an escapist read she be: quick and wicked and wry. There's a blown-out bitch to root against, a star-crossed couple to root for, and a Tim Gunn-style best friend who deserves his own book. Great, guiltless fun." --Entertainment Weekly From one of the most consistently astute and engaging social commentators of our day comes another look at the tough and tender women of New York City--this time, through the lens of where they live. One Fifth Avenue, the Art Deco beauty towering over one of Manhattan's oldest and most historically hip neighborhoods, is a one-of-a-kind address, the sort of building you have to earn your way into--one way or another. For the women in Candace Bushnell's new novel, One Fifth Avenue, this edifice is essential to the lives they've carefully established--or hope to establish. From the hedge fund king's wife to the aging gossip columnist to the free-spirited actress (a recent refugee from L.A.), each person's game plan for a rich life comes together under the soaring roof of this landmark building. Acutely observed and mercilessly witty, One Fifth Avenue is a modern-day story of old and new money, that same combustible mix that Edith Wharton mastered in her novels about New York's Gilded Age and F. Scott Fitzgerald illuminated in his Jazz Age tales. Many decades later, Bushnell's New Yorkers suffer the same passions as those fictional Manhattanites from eras past: They thirst for power, for social prominence, and for marriages that are successful--at least to the public eye. But Bushnell is an original, and One Fifth Avenue is so fresh that it reads as if sexual politics, real estate theft, and fortunes lost in a day have never happened before. From Sex and the City through four successive novels, Bushnell has revealed a gift for tapping into the zeitgeist of any New York minute and, as one critic put it, staying uncannily "just the slightest bit ahead of the curve." And with each book, she has deepened her range, but with a light touch that makes her complex literary accomplishments look easy. Her stories progress so nimbly and ring so true that it can seem as if anyone might write them--when, in fact, no one writes novels quite like Candace Bushnell. Fortunately for us, with One Fifth Avenue, she has done it again.