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The Story of India's Freedom Movement
When the people of India rose against oppression and inequality, they wrote one of history's most inspiring stories. India, the brightest jewel in the Raj crown was also a land burdened with harsh taxes, unjust laws and innumerable restrictions. When Indians, under the leadership of the most remarkable men and women ever to be born, decided to overturn the yoke of a foreign power, their struggle was one of extraordinary bravery, truthfulness and fortitude. The story of India's freedom movement is a unique tale of how the ordinar people of a country defeated the mightiest Empire in the world through the forces of satyagraha and ahimsa. In this masterful account, Nayantara Sahgal describes the twists and turns that led to this, the lives of the leaders, revolutionaries and masses, the horrors of oppression and the triumphs of the Indians as they finally made their tryst with destiny. A lucid telling by one of the country's finest writers, this account encompasses every important detail of the freedom struggle and will inform and inspire all young readers. Key Features A comprehensive narrative for young readers about the history of the freedom movement. A good resource for libraries and those working on school projects as i covers a wide range of topics related to the independence movement. Well designed text with illustrations and extra information in each chapter. This is one of the first few titles published under Red Turtle, Rupa's exclusive children's and young adult imprint and will have great marketing support.
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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."