Author: Niyatee Sharma
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357082735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Ira's new friend Mahalaxmi is different from everyone else in the class. When Mahalaxmi can't come on the class trip to Mysore, Ira knows she has to find a way. But will Mahalaxmi let her classmates help her?
Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore
Author: Niyatee Sharma
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357082735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Ira's new friend Mahalaxmi is different from everyone else in the class. When Mahalaxmi can't come on the class trip to Mysore, Ira knows she has to find a way. But will Mahalaxmi let her classmates help her?
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357082735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Ira's new friend Mahalaxmi is different from everyone else in the class. When Mahalaxmi can't come on the class trip to Mysore, Ira knows she has to find a way. But will Mahalaxmi let her classmates help her?
Ostrich Girl | An illustrated chapter book on biodiversity and conservation (hOle Book)
Author: V.K. Singh
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357089187
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A visitor mistakes Ritu’s bird call for an ostrich’s and wants to see the bird. But there are no ostriches on Henry Island! where will Ritu find one to show him?
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357089187
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A visitor mistakes Ritu’s bird call for an ostrich’s and wants to see the bird. But there are no ostriches on Henry Island! where will Ritu find one to show him?
Nisha Small: The Strand of Silver
Author: C.G. Salamander
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9367907060
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Nisha Small and Jamie have a difficult mystery to solve. When a barn full of bulls is burnt down, Small and Jamie need to figure out who is behind this terrible crime. And there are very few clues . . .
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9367907060
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Nisha Small and Jamie have a difficult mystery to solve. When a barn full of bulls is burnt down, Small and Jamie need to figure out who is behind this terrible crime. And there are very few clues . . .
March of the Aryans
Author: Bhagwan S Gidwani
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756844
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
In a remarkable feat of imagination and research, bhagwan S. Gidwani takes us back to the dawn of civilization (8000 BCE) to vividly recreate the world of the Aryans. He tells us why the Aryans left India - their native land - for foreign shores and shows us their triumphant return to their homeland. Here are characters like the gentle god Sindhu Putra, spreading his message of love; the hermit Bharat, who inspired the dream of unity, equality, human rights and dignity for all; the physician - sage Dhanawantar and his wife Dhanawantari; peace-loving Kashi after whom the holy city of Varanasi is named; and Nila who gave his name to the rive Nile. Vast and absorbing, with a cast of thousands, March of the Aryans is a gripping tale of kings and poets, seers and gods, battles and romance, and the rise and fall of civilisations, from the bestselling author of The Sword of Tipu Sultan.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184756844
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
In a remarkable feat of imagination and research, bhagwan S. Gidwani takes us back to the dawn of civilization (8000 BCE) to vividly recreate the world of the Aryans. He tells us why the Aryans left India - their native land - for foreign shores and shows us their triumphant return to their homeland. Here are characters like the gentle god Sindhu Putra, spreading his message of love; the hermit Bharat, who inspired the dream of unity, equality, human rights and dignity for all; the physician - sage Dhanawantar and his wife Dhanawantari; peace-loving Kashi after whom the holy city of Varanasi is named; and Nila who gave his name to the rive Nile. Vast and absorbing, with a cast of thousands, March of the Aryans is a gripping tale of kings and poets, seers and gods, battles and romance, and the rise and fall of civilisations, from the bestselling author of The Sword of Tipu Sultan.
The Runaway Peacock
Author: Niyatee Sharma
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389203066
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* A fun ' find-it' book with a high-speed chase after a peacock - through a bustling market, onto an umbrella, up on a tree... and find out where else! * Written in short, crisp sentences that children will enjoy reading aloud * Colourful pictures with energy and detail create vibrant scenarios in which children will enjoy spotting the perky peacock * Plays on the idea of the peacock as a motif, common in India. The visuals pick up on that to bring in a range of other motifs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789389203066
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
* A fun ' find-it' book with a high-speed chase after a peacock - through a bustling market, onto an umbrella, up on a tree... and find out where else! * Written in short, crisp sentences that children will enjoy reading aloud * Colourful pictures with energy and detail create vibrant scenarios in which children will enjoy spotting the perky peacock * Plays on the idea of the peacock as a motif, common in India. The visuals pick up on that to bring in a range of other motifs.
#KindnessMatters
Author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development
Publisher: Penguin Enterprise
ISBN: 9780143447115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
50 transformative acts of kindness. For the self. For others. For nature. Aimed at mobilizing the world's youth to create a positive culture of kindness, the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) launched the #KindnessMatters global campaign to gather proof that kindness could drive scalable, positive and sustainable change. In the process, they were met with narratives so deeply moving, it confirmed what they knew all along-that kindness wasn't defined by lofty tales; it had always existed all around us, what we needed was to celebrate it in every moment of life because #KindnessMatters every day. Inspiring and thought-provoking, #KindnessMatters documents stories and poems of kindness from across the world, featuring voices and journeys of people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a kinder place. This book proves that small actions often have the biggest impact.
Publisher: Penguin Enterprise
ISBN: 9780143447115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
50 transformative acts of kindness. For the self. For others. For nature. Aimed at mobilizing the world's youth to create a positive culture of kindness, the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) launched the #KindnessMatters global campaign to gather proof that kindness could drive scalable, positive and sustainable change. In the process, they were met with narratives so deeply moving, it confirmed what they knew all along-that kindness wasn't defined by lofty tales; it had always existed all around us, what we needed was to celebrate it in every moment of life because #KindnessMatters every day. Inspiring and thought-provoking, #KindnessMatters documents stories and poems of kindness from across the world, featuring voices and journeys of people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a kinder place. This book proves that small actions often have the biggest impact.
Jesus Lived in India
Author: Holger Kersten
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143028291
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
His Unknown Life Before And After The Crucifixion. Why Has Christianity Chosen To Ignore Its Connections With The Religions Of The East, And To Dismiss Repeatedly The Numerous Claims That Jesus Spent A Large Part Of His Life In India? This Compelling Book Presents Irrefutable Evidence That Jesus Did Indeed Live In India, Dying There In Old Age. The Result Of Many Years Of Investigative Research, Jesus Lived In India Takes The Reader To All The Historical Sites Connected With Jesus In Israel, The Middle East, Afghanistan And India. As Well As Revealing Age-Old Links Between The Israelites And The East, The Evidence Found By Theologian Holger Kersten Points To The Following Startling Conclusions: In His Youth Jesus Followed The Ancient Silk Road To India. While There He Studied Buddhism, Adopting Its Tenets And Becoming A Spiritual Master. Jesus Survived The Crucifixion. After The Resurrection Jesus Returned To India To Die In Old Age. Jesus Was Buried In Srinagar, The Capital Of Jammu And Kashmir, Where He Continues To Be Revered As A Saintly Man. The Tomb Of Jesus Still Exists In Kashmir.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143028291
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
His Unknown Life Before And After The Crucifixion. Why Has Christianity Chosen To Ignore Its Connections With The Religions Of The East, And To Dismiss Repeatedly The Numerous Claims That Jesus Spent A Large Part Of His Life In India? This Compelling Book Presents Irrefutable Evidence That Jesus Did Indeed Live In India, Dying There In Old Age. The Result Of Many Years Of Investigative Research, Jesus Lived In India Takes The Reader To All The Historical Sites Connected With Jesus In Israel, The Middle East, Afghanistan And India. As Well As Revealing Age-Old Links Between The Israelites And The East, The Evidence Found By Theologian Holger Kersten Points To The Following Startling Conclusions: In His Youth Jesus Followed The Ancient Silk Road To India. While There He Studied Buddhism, Adopting Its Tenets And Becoming A Spiritual Master. Jesus Survived The Crucifixion. After The Resurrection Jesus Returned To India To Die In Old Age. Jesus Was Buried In Srinagar, The Capital Of Jammu And Kashmir, Where He Continues To Be Revered As A Saintly Man. The Tomb Of Jesus Still Exists In Kashmir.
The Smoke is Rising
Author: Mahesh Rao
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184006101
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
THE FUTURE IS HERE. India has just sent its first spacecraft to the moon, and the placid city of Mysore is gearing up for its own global recognition with the construction of HeritageLand—Asia’s largest theme park. From behind the formidable gates of Mahalakshmi Gardens to the shanty houses on the edge of town, the people of Mysore are abuzz as they watch their city prepare for a complete transformation. As government officials make plans for the expected tourism extravaganza, Mysore’s residents find themselves swept up in the ferment. Susheela, an elderly widow, is forced into a secretive new life. Uma, trying to escape her painful past, learns the lasting power of local gossip. And Mala must finally confront the reality of her husband’s troubling behaviour. Savagely funny and deeply poignant, The Smoke Is Rising is a riveting portrait of a city hurtling towards an epic clash of modernity and tradition, and all the wandering souls—some hopeful, some broken, and a few somewhere in between—who find themselves caught in the middle.
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 8184006101
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
THE FUTURE IS HERE. India has just sent its first spacecraft to the moon, and the placid city of Mysore is gearing up for its own global recognition with the construction of HeritageLand—Asia’s largest theme park. From behind the formidable gates of Mahalakshmi Gardens to the shanty houses on the edge of town, the people of Mysore are abuzz as they watch their city prepare for a complete transformation. As government officials make plans for the expected tourism extravaganza, Mysore’s residents find themselves swept up in the ferment. Susheela, an elderly widow, is forced into a secretive new life. Uma, trying to escape her painful past, learns the lasting power of local gossip. And Mala must finally confront the reality of her husband’s troubling behaviour. Savagely funny and deeply poignant, The Smoke Is Rising is a riveting portrait of a city hurtling towards an epic clash of modernity and tradition, and all the wandering souls—some hopeful, some broken, and a few somewhere in between—who find themselves caught in the middle.
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423178068
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn''t take kindly to intruders? How exactly are Leo, Piper, and Jason supposed to find a runaway table, dodge a band of party-loving Maenads (who just might be a little psychotic), and stave off a massive explosion...all in one hour or less? With his trademark wit and creativity, Rick Riordan answers these questions and more in three never-before-seen short stories that provide vital back-story to the Heroes of Olympus and Percy Jackson books. Original art, enlightening character interviews and profiles, puzzles, and a quiz add to the fun in this action-packed collection.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423178068
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn''t take kindly to intruders? How exactly are Leo, Piper, and Jason supposed to find a runaway table, dodge a band of party-loving Maenads (who just might be a little psychotic), and stave off a massive explosion...all in one hour or less? With his trademark wit and creativity, Rick Riordan answers these questions and more in three never-before-seen short stories that provide vital back-story to the Heroes of Olympus and Percy Jackson books. Original art, enlightening character interviews and profiles, puzzles, and a quiz add to the fun in this action-packed collection.
The Ethnographical Survey of Mysore...
Author: H. V. Nanjundayya
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caste
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caste
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description