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The classic and timeless humorous story, Three Men in a Boat, begins with the eponymous three men sitting around discussing the different needs in their lives. Our heroes come to the conclusion that they are indeed overworked and that a vacation is in order. Their brainstorming was fruitless until they came up with the idea of taking a boating vacation up the River Thames. Thus begins the famous journey, whose lore has now spanned three centur...

When Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy for the first time at a ball, she writes him off as an arrogant and obnoxious man. He not only acts like an insufferable snob, but she also overhears him rejecting the very idea of asking her for a dance! As life pits them against each other again and again, Darcy begins to fall for Elizabeth's wit and intelligence and Elizabeth begins to question her feelings about Darcy. But when Darcy saves her ...

When Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy for the first time at a ball, she writes him off as an arrogant and obnoxious man. He not only acts like an insufferable snob, but she also overhears him rejecting the very idea of asking her for a dance! As life pits them against each other again and again, Darcy begins to fall for Elizabeth's wit and intelligence and Elizabeth begins to question her feelings about Darcy. But when Darcy saves her ...

Can you think of a single moment in the whole day when your mind is blank and thoughtless? Do you know how powerful every thought is? Giving an insight into the power of thoughts, the effect they have on our health, body, and circumstances, and how we become what we think, this compelling literary essay contains practical wisdom that will inspire, enlighten, and help us discover our hidden powers. This self-help book is a must-read for all! It...

Anne Frank's diary needs no introduction. This beautifully written memoir of a young girl caught in the middle of one of the most horrific periods of human history, is a testament to the indestructible human will to persevere and survive in the face of the most adverse of circumstances. When Anne Frank herself became one of the victims of the Second World War, her words, crowding every available inch of space in her diary, survived to keep her...

A classic and systematic introduction to Hindu mysticism as it evolved in India through the ages. From explanations of Vedic thoughts to Bhakti tatwa, this series of lectures is truly enlightening. This popular classic is a must-read for all! - The book gives a brief general outline of some of the most important types of mysticism and their mutual relations - This classic introduction imparts ethics and moral lessons - It is a promising read t...

Among the widely read and cherished writings of Charles Dickens are three works that stand out from the rest. They are timeless, and their characters are immortalized in people's imaginations, and they carry a palpable sense of the writer himself in the pages. Portraying the Dickensian world in all its facets, this deluxe hardbound edition comprises the popular novel Oliver Twist, which is based on Dickens' childhood, A Christmas Carol, which ...

Three 16-year-old friends studying at a boarding school in Kalimpong-- Tukai, Norong, and Rupesh experience love, friendship, loyalty but are forced to grow up when they come face-to-face with death, destruction, and violence. Based on true events, the story is set against the violent backdrop of the Gorkhaland Agitation of the late 80s in the hills of West Bengal. The Wonder Years meets The Killing Fields in this emotional, sensitive, funny, ...

Science, my lad, has been built upon many errors, but they are errors which it was good to fall into, for they led to the truth." This classic collection of stories is a must-have for all! It offers: - The best of all-time children's stories that deserve a place in one's library - It will cater to the curiosity of the young minds and keep them hooked for hours - The book introduces some of the most celebrated stories - It will transport the re...

Bhootnath-1 is a novel based on talismanic events. The talismanic plot begun in Devkinandan Khatri's famous novels Chandrakanta and Chandrakanta Santati, is continued with mystery and adventure in this novel. The character of Bhoothnath is very mysterious. He appears to be friendly, benevolent, and loyalist on one hand, but the next moment he looks arrogant, selfish, and cunning. His character is really amazing and exciting. This book is a mus...

If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place." From political advice and lessons on leading a balanced life to common practical wisdom and guidance on self-knowledge, humility, morality, and virtue, this book gives an insight into the fundamental principles that form the basis of Taoism, one of the three great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. This classic edition is a must-have for all! -...

It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles." How can a prince rise to power? What must he do to remain in it? What is expected of a good ruler? Which is better-- to be feared or to be loved? Offering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not ...

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The stories of Maansarovar-2 spontaneously keep on changing from realism to idealism and from idealism to realism. In the stories of this compilation, " Grihaniti", " Khudai Faujdar", " Kusum", " Chamatkar", " Jivan Ka Abhishap", " Doodh Ka Daam", " Do Bailon Ki Katha" and " Shudra" are very interesting and realistic stories. Other stories also seem to reflect different aspects of life. This book is a must-have for all! It offers: - An intrigu...

Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought." Since its first publication in 1937, Think and Grow Rich has been considered the best self-help book in the world. A bible for people seeking riches and prosperity, this book draws on the life stories of the wealthiest and most successful people of all time. Through this book Napoleon Hill will teach you what to do, and how to do it, to achieve lasting and unprecedented success. In this up...

Three decades of storytelling, over six hundred comic books, an extremely successful children's monthly magazine, and millions of readers in India spanning at least four generations . . . This is the legacy of Uncle Pai, and this is the story of the man often referred to as " India's Master Storyteller" . Children growing up in the India of the 1970s, 1980s, and the 1990s, had one common factor uniting them-- their lovely association with Amar...

Written by one of the most celebrated writers of Hindi literature, Kajar ki Kothri is a story about the family of the wealthy zamindar Lal Singh. A kind and loving father, Lal Singh has decided to bequeath his property to his daughter, Sarla, and her future husband, Harnandan Singh. This development unsettles Lal Singh's nephew, Parasnath, a cunning man who defames Harnandan to get his hands on the property. What happens when Harnandan is accu...

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The exciting saga of Amar Mani, turned malevolent of Shrihari into Hiranyakashipu the dreaded killer of humanity and Prahlad the beloved of Shrihari, as well as made Ravana malevolent of Ram and Vibhishan a devotee of Ram, but Mahabali Ashwatthama turned into a villain from hero, despite being the best son of Acharya Drona. When the Chinese God Dragon got the Amar Mani of Ashwatthama by trickery, not only did India face difficulty, but the who...