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Make your child's writing clean and legible from the initial stages itself! Helping your child trace cursive words, this book will enhance their motor skills and boost confidence while also initiating a strong hold of the pencil. The images are engaging and interactive to maintain their interest. It also builds fundamental vocabulary for your child to communicate.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a classic coming-of-age novel that immerses readers in the sights, sounds and smells of a small Missouri town in the mid-nineteenth century. As readers follow the misadventures of the mischievous young protagonist, they are transported to a world of lush greenery, fresh river water and creaking wooden fences. The novel opens with the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves as Tom Sawyer sne...

Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic science fiction novel by French author Jules Verne, first published in 1864. The book follows the adventures of a German professor, Otto Lidenbrock, and his nephew, Axel, as they journey deep into the earth's interior in search of the mythical subterranean world. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the underground landscapes the characters encounter, as well as its imaginative ...

The Swiss Family Robinson, written by Johann David Wyss and first published in 1812, is a classic adventure novel that follows the story of a Swiss family that becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island while en route to Australia. The novel is a tale of survival, resourcefulness and adaptation as the family learns to make the most of their new surroundings. The Swiss Family Robinson is not only a thrilling adventure tale but also a reflection o...

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas is a classic science fiction novel written by French author Jules Verne and first published in 1870. The story follows Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist, as he embarks on a journey aboard the submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. As the Nautilus travels the world's oceans, Aronnax and his companions witness incredible undersea wonders, encounter dangerous sea cr...

Taken to be an idiot, the naïve Prince Myshkin visits his distant relative General Yepanchin and hopes to charm him, his wife and his three daughters, but his life changes drastically after he stumbles upon a photograph of Nastasya Filippovna. Deeply infatuated with her, he finds himself caught in a love triangle, which leads him into a web of blackmail, betrayal and finally, murder. Inspired by Christ's suffering, Dostoyevsky portrays the Rus...

Oliver Twist, written by Charles Dickens and first published in serialized form from 1837 to 1839, is a classic work of English literature that explores the themes of poverty, social injustice and the struggle for survival in nineteenth-century London. The novel tells the story of Oliver Twist, an orphan boy born in a workhouse, who faces a series of hardships and encounters a variety of characters from different social classes and backgrounds.

Make your child's writing clean and legible from the initial stages itself! Helping your child trace cursive capital letters, this book will enhance their motor skills and boost confidence while also initiating a strong hold of the pencil. The images are engaging and interactive to maintain their interest. It also educates about the fundamental alphabets for your child to begin knowing the language.

In ancient India, women competed to win the title of Nagarvadhu, quite literally the town's consort. For certain temple worship (Agamas), dance and music were necessary ingredients. The women artists dedicated to the worship-Devadasis and Maharis-had a high rank and dignity in society. Tawaifs were central to Mughal court culture from the sixteenth century. It is also believed that young heirs were sent to courtesans to learn 'tameez' an...

What if the army was posted outside our houses during the lockdown? The pandemic has hit and lockdown has been imposed. Twenty-three-year-old Delhi boy, Lieutenant Abhimanyu Singh, along with his army cronies, is posted in Chennai to impose the lockdown, far away from his dreams of an action-packed border posting. And when he meets 20-year-old Samyuktha Kumar as he stands guard outside her apartment, he's drawn magnetically towards her. But...

Open the pages of this extraordinary collection and immerse yourself in the brilliance of Rabindranath Tagore's artistry and genius. From heart-wrenching tragedies to heart-warming tales of hope and resilience, Tagore's stories capture the human experience in all its richness and complexity. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Tagore's work or new to his writings, this collection is a treasure trove of literary gems that will leave you spellbound...

She thought she'd already seen the worst, but then her captor's gritty eyes set upon her, a leer that stalled her senses. In that moment, she understood-she was the target. At 24, Meera is exactly the girl her parents wanted her to be: subtle, upright and compliant. She abandoned her dream of becoming a pilot at the first whiff of disapproval from her family, accepting the bland office job her father secured for her at a friend's company. ...

Motivated parents have many burning questions: Do my children have talent? What is their passion? How much potential do they have? How can I help my children become champions? Can I keep them motivated? How do I find the right coach? What exactly are the steps I need to take? Finally, international celebrity coach Gabe Jaramillo reveals his secrets and provides an exact blueprint for how successful parents must create an environment where t...

A Tear and a Smile is a timeless source of wisdom composed by Kahlil Gibran. His poetry and prose drive you through the themes of love and its power, social issues, mysteries behind life and death, greys between good and evil and the longings of the soul. This collectible edition is specially crafted for poetry lovers. It contains some of the best works of Gibran, including 'A Visit from Wisdom, ' 'A Poet's Voice, ' 'The Beauty of Death, ' 'T...

In The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud explores the hidden meanings behind the seemingly trivial mistakes and slip-ups that we all make in our daily lives. From forgetting a name to misreading a sentence, Freud reveals how these common errors can reveal deep-seated psychological conflicts and repressed desires. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience and his groundbreaking theories of the unconscious...

This is a well-documented set of a hundred short biographies of people who have left their footprints in the sands of Indian history in different ways. The figures included lived in the last two hundred years, but are no longer alive. Included are persons from almost every field of activity-writers, artists, scientists, social reformers, educationalists, politicians and freedom fighters. Several British people who spent a major part of their ...

Jack London was a master storyteller, and in this collection of his most beloved tales, he weaves together a tapestry of adventure, courage and the indomitable human spirit. From the frozen tundra of the Yukon to the sun-baked plains of the American West, London's characters face danger, hardship and the unforgiving forces of nature. Whether you are looking for action, adventure or a deep exploration of the human psyche, this collection of ...

When the parents of a nine-year-old child with ADHD and autism came to nutritionist Ryan Fernando, they were desperate. What followed was a miracle: with a change in diet, the child was able to speak and eventually take her place in society. The culprit for her condition: wheat. In Wh(eat)less, Ryan draws examples on his decades-long experience to identify one of the primary dietary origins of various health issues: gluten. Many of us don't...

I preferred the solitude of the small district town to the kind of social life I might have found in the cities, and in my books, my writing and the surrounding hills, there was enough for my pleasure and occupation.' There is something incredibly charming and wonderful about Ruskin Bond's portrayal of small-town life. It is a portal into a world of eccentric, odd but, above all else, kind-hearted and warm people who live alongside the natur...

Infused with the magical world of fairies, A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the early comedies of Shakespeare about the entwined destinies of four lovers amid the spirit of nature. There is a complex interlocking of plots as the play features the adventures of two young Athenian couples who come to the woods as a part of their plan to elope from their houses. Rich with supernatural elements and creative imagination, the play gives lyrical e...