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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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Cockroaches
Harry is on a special mission. Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It's clear that the Ambassador's family are hiding some secrets of their own, but few people are willing to talk. He needs to solve a crime and avoid a scandal. When Harry lays hands on some incriminating CCTV footage, things only get more complicated. The man who gave him the tape goes missing, and Harry realises that failing to solve a murder case is by no means the only danger that faces the unwary. But in an unfamiliar city, who can you trust? Key Features The thrilling sequel to Nesbo's debut novel The Bat, The Cockroaches sees Harry Hole sent to Bangkok to investigate the murder of the Norwegian ambassador. About the Author Jo Nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author. His first crime novel featuring Harry Hole was published in Norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the Glass Key Award for best Nordic crime novel (an accolade shared with Peter Heg, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson). Never before published in English, Cockroaches is the second novel in the Harry Hole series.
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The Curse
Described as Indiana Jones in pantyhose, Madison is hired to ransom the Heart of Egypt - a scarab stolen from the tomb of King Tut-and goes on the run in New York after she is framed for murder. Her leads take her from a medieval camel market and famed Khan market place to the Valley of the Kings and beyond to the incredible colossi at Abu Simbel. All the while Madison has to stay ahead of tomb robbers, assassins, and political fanatics as she dodges curses both ancient and modern to stay alive.
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No Man's Nightingale (A Wexford Case)
No Man's Nightingale: the eagerly anticipated twenty-fourth title in Ruth Rendell's bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Wexford series. Sarah Hussain was not popular with many people in the community of Kingsmarkham. She was born of mixed parentage - a white Irishwoman and an immigrant Indian Hindu. She was also the Reverend of St Peter's Church. But it comes as a profound shock to everyone when she is found strangled in the Vicarage. A garrulous cleaner, Maxine, also shared by the Wexfords, discovers the body. In his comparatively recent retirement, the former Detective Chief Inspector is devoting much time to reading and is deep into Edward Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He has little patience with Maxine's prattle. But when his old friend Mike Burden asks if he might like to assist on this case as Crime Solutions Adviser (unpaid), Wexford is obliged to pay more precise attention to all available information. The old instincts have not been blunted by a life where he and Dora divide their time between London and Kingsmarkham. Wexford retains a relish for solving puzzles and a curiosity about people which is invaluable in detective work. For all his experience and sophistication, Burden tends to jump to conclusions. But he is wise enough to listen to the man whose office he inherited and whose experience makes him a most formidable ally.
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Stay Alive
The gripping new race-against-time thriller by the best-selling author of Relentless, The Last 10 Seconds, Siege and Ultimatum. One Witness Youre on a trip with your family, miles from anywhere. A shot rings out and your whole life changes in an instant. One Secret A woman is racing towards you, chased by three gunmen. Although you dont know it, she harbours a deadly secret. Shes in terrible danger. And now you are too. No Escape Youre running, terrified, desperate to find safety. You know that the men hunting you have killed before. And if they catch you, youll be next.
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One Heart to Win
Hidden identities, family feuds, and a love that will never die. Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love, but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud. The quarrel between the Warrens and the Callahans has to be resolved, but when Tiffany reluctantly travels west to meet rancher Hunter Callahan she finds herself being kidnapped by the enemy family. Hunter, a handsome, sweet talking charmer whom she has to fight off because he cant keep his eyes or his hands off her, is unaware of Tiffanys true identity. But as Hunter goes about claiming his rightful bride to be, he knows that he has only one heart to win.
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The Target
The mission is to enter one of the most dangerous countries in the world. The target is one of the toughest to reach. The result could be momentous - or it could be Armageddon. There is no margin for error. US government operatives Will Robie and Jessica Reel have to prove they are still the best team there is. But are they invincible when pitted against an agent whose training has been under conditions where most would perish? An old man is dying in an Alabama prison hospital, it seems there is one more evil game he has still to play. And it's a game which comes close to home for Reel and Robie. But this time the stakes might be way too high. About the Author David Baldacci is a worldwide bestselling novelist. With his books published in over 45 different languages and in more than 80 countries and with over 110 million copies in print, he is one of the worlds favorite storytellers. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization, dedicated to eliminating illiteracy across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia.
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Things a Little Bird Told Me
Biz Stone is many things to many people. Entrepreneur, college dropout, businessman, programmer and nerd of the year. But to himself he is so much more, and in this book he offers a slice of his life for readers to draw humour, insights and occasional advice from. With interesting stories of his life at Google and Twitter, Biz relates how opportunity can never be created. He talks about failure, vulnerability and ambition, showing how the greatest achievements are a direct result of non-linear thoughts. Addressing creativity, he shows how corporate culture is improved by it and how one must perceive it as an unending resource. The book shows readers that asking questions is the only way to learn, and it is often the cheapest way as it costs nothing. It also teaches that empathy is the principal part of personal and global success. About Biz Stone Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone is an American software engineer and the co-inventor and co-founder of Twitter Inc. He has also contributed to the development of Xanga, Blogger, Odeo, The Obvious Corporation and Medium. Biz Stone dropped out of both Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts, and has since been awarded 2009 Nerd of the Year by GQ magazine, Entrepreneur of the Decade by Inc. magazine and the International Center for Journalists' first Innovation Award in 2010. He was named one of the Most Influential People in The World by Time magazine. Stone has also written: Blogging: Genius Strategies for Instant Web Content and Who Let The Blogs Out?