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Penguin India. Paperback. NEW. Twenty classic short stories from master writers across the country This superb collection contains some of the best Indian short stories written in the last fifty years, both in English and in the regional languages. Some of these stories – ‘We Have Arrived in Amritsar’ by Bhisham Sahni, ‘Companions’ by Raja Rao, ‘The Sky and the Cat’ by U.R. Anantha Murthy, ‘A Devoted Son’ by Anita Desai – have been widely anthologized and are well known. Others, like Premendra Mitra’s ‘The Discovery of Telenapota’, Gangadhar Gadgil’s ‘The Dog that Ran in Circles’, Mowni’s ‘A Loss of Identity’, O.V. Vijayan’s ‘The Wart’ and Devanuru Mahadeva’s ‘Amasa’, are less familiar to readers but are nevertheless classics of the art of the short story. This new and revised edition includes three additional classics: R.K. Narayan’s ‘Another Community’, Avinash Dolas’s ‘The Victim’ and Ismat Chughtai’s ‘The Wedding Shroud’. The… Read More

Thorsons. Paperback. NEW. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar?s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of ?yoga for all?, which has made it into the worldwide phenomenon it is today.?Light on Yoga? is widely called ?the bible of yoga? and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students around the world. It is the classic text for all s

Occam. Hardcover. NEW. ‘Raising a regiment is like riding bareback. The struggle is harder, the sweat, toil and tears unending. The reward is confidence in our own abilities, an understanding and respect for the esprit de corps of the cavalry, and regimental pride.’ From t

UK Children's; New edition (1 April 2010). Paperback. NEW. ng the second book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of Narnia. The most loved of all the Chronicles, this wonderful tale can be enjoyed again and again. Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She's stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns! and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Luc

UK Children's (9 December 2010). Paperback Boxset. NEW. ven chronicles of Narnia are brought together in this beautifully presented slipcase. The books and the slipcase feature stunning fantasy artwork by Cliff Nielsen.The Narnia Chronicles remain one of the most enduringly popular series ever. The enchanting world of Narnia is presented with a stunning series of specially commissioned fantasy covers, all brought together in an eye-catching slipcase which ties in with the release of the

Harpercollins Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. ucing the first book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of Narnia.When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew's secret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic rings that take them right out of this world. But even Uncle Andrew doesn't realise the wonders that lie ahead as they discover the gateway to the magical land of Narnia, where many thrilling adventure

Hay House. Hardcover. NEW. Fali S. Nariman is a well known name as he has been involved in many high profile cases. In Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography, he tells his own story, from his childhood to his days in the Bombay High Court and continues to present his experience

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. India has the second-largest legal profession in the world, but the systemic delays and chronic impediments of its judicial system inspire little confidence in the common person. In India’s Legal System, renowned constitutional expert and senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman looks for possible reasons. While realistically appraising the criminal justice system and the performance of legal practitioners, he elaborates aspects of contemporary practice, such as public interest litigation, judicial review and activism. In lucid and accessible language, Nariman discusses key social issues such as inequality and affirmative action, providing real cases as illustrations of the on-ground situation.This frank and thought-provoking book offers valuable insights into India’s judicial system and maps a possible road ahead to make justice available to all.

Popular Prakashan Ltd. Paperback. NEW. Classic on Indian caste, first pub. in 1932. expanded edition with new chapters. major work on modern India

Pushkin Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. Barbegazi are fabled creatures who live in the alps, rather like gnomes. Tessa knows that they exist because her beloved grandfather told her about them. So she sets out to prove to her family and friends that her grandfather wasn't just a confused old man. Soon she finds not only a family of Barbegazi but also a dastardly plot to kidnap one and keep it captive. But Tessa realises that uncovering the truth carries great responsibilities - and sometimes things have to remain a secret.The Missing Barbegazi is a delightful debut novel about the importance of family and the power of hope.

Bloomsbury India. Paperback. NEW. Thorough and broad­ranging.’ — Dr Bill Curtis, Executive Director, Consortium for Information Execution effectiveness has remained an unconscious focus, not the primary focus, as organizations struggle with mediocre execution due to the interplay bet

Penguin Business. Hardcover. NEW.

Simon & Schuster IN. Hardcover. NEW. n October 1947, two months after Independence, TJS George arrived in Bombay. He was nineteen years old, with a degree in English Literature. He sent out job applications??to the Air Force and to the city's English-language newspapers. Only one organization cared to reply, The Free Press Journal. The editor was known to hire anyone who asked for a job, but most new hires were sacked in a fortnight. George was put on the news desk as a su

Random House India. Paperback. NEW. Saadat Hasan Manto's first collection of stories was published in the 1940s, but his stories have an enduring relevance. Now read by more people than ever before, the simple clarity of his stories about arginalized people, his astute understanding of

Fingerprint Publishing. Paperback. NEW. The society and the increasingly competitive world of work throw challenges at you every day. Combating them with unfaltering confidence is the sure-shot way to success. It is your personality that conveys to the world what you are. The PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK is a guide to the perfectly groomed and confident you. Know the correct way to carry yourself – from your appearance to the way you talk and what you say. Master social etiquette and the art of being at ease with yourself. A socially graceful person is always admired and sought after at all gatherings. Even more so in the corporate world – excellent communication skills and behaviour are highly regarded and desired. The art of perfect etiquette is remaining natural while being sophisticated and polished. Learn it all in the PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK and command your fullest potential.

Random House India. Paperback. NEW. The Love Diet by Shonali Sabherwal is a book that stipulates that the secret ingredients to a good relationship can be found in the kitchen. We all know that hunger and starvation can lead to mood swings. Shonali explores the idea of how food can affect a person's mood. and if indeed food does affect moods, how then can we formulate a diet to bring about a lasting positive change? The Love Diet is designed to improve the vitality and health of an individual and promises to show the path to a happy and blissful life. This is the guide on how to feel happy, healthy, sexy and full of love. According to The Love Diet the food you eat can make you more loving, more giving and more caring. Shonali Sabharwal provides the readers with specific food plans and recipes to that end. In this book, the author also shares many personal insights and clients experiences. In The Love Diet, the author also talks about food that can be used to enhance the sexual appetite of men and… Read More

Penguin eBury Press. Paperback. NEW. ban myth has long made the menopause appear a scary endpoint in a woman's life. This book debunks this misconception to reveal the menopause to be as much a journey-defined by the years leading up to and after it, known as the perimenopause-as an event.What role do hormones play in the menopause? Do they work in isolation or are there external factors, such as your environment, your food and your mental state, that affect them? Can

Penguin Random House India. Paperback. NEW. Shonali Sabherwal is a celebrity nutritionist who specializes in improving immunity, removing toxins, managing weight, reversing ‘leaky-gut’ syndrome and other autoimmune ailments by first altering the biodiversity of the gut. In her new book The Detox Diet, she sheds light on how the root of everything connected to our health lies in the inner ecosystem. She helps unravel the secrets of weight loss, anti-ageing, beauty and autoimmune diseases and teaches us how to reverse the health issues she believes arises when bad bacteria outdo the good ones in our system, causing an imbalance. With three fantastic detox diet plans, numerous recipes and an abundance of health tips, this book will help you finally understand the reasons behind many of the problems for which you earlier had no answers. It will now not only get you into the best shape you have ever been in but also help you maintain and sustain a healthier lifestyle.

Penguin Ebury Press. Paperback. NEW. Do you wish to sharpen your awareness? Train your mind to observe your thoughts and emotions? Bestselling author Shonali Sabherwal's latest book is for anyone looking to start meditating. With a detailed guide and a focus on Vipassana, it shows you how to control the highs and lows in life and take charge of your happiness. It teaches you how to occupy a state of equanimity and be present in the moment through an ancient technique used by the Buddha for enlightenment. Lift yourself up on this journey from misery to happiness, from defilement to purity, from bondage to liberation and from ignorance to enlightenment. Turn your life around through Vipassana.

Penguin Workshop. Paperback. NEW. eaders will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system.Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton