Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements is a rigorous examination of the historical significance and diplomatic intricacies of five pivotal agreements signed by India since Independence. It walks readers through the India–China Agreement on Tibet (1954), the Indo–Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation (1971), the Simla Agreement (1972), the India–Sri Lanka Accord (1987), and the India–United States Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement (2008).
By dissecting the prevailing political, economic, and social dimensions that underpinned these accords, it provides readers a profound understanding of the long-term impact of these crucial negotiations and documents often ignored in other histories. Through meticulous research and in-depth analysis, author AS Bhasin narrates the gripping story of how these treaties shaped India’s international relations and contributed to the broader contours of global diplomacy. His book not only illuminates India’s evolving role on the world stage but also offers a novel perspective on the complexities of international affairs and statecraft.
Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements is an indispensable guide to deciphering the strategic decisions that have defined Indian foreign policy, while also serving as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of international relations. It is a critical addition to the study of diplomacy, offering insights that are both compelling and essential for a deeper comprehension of global affairs.
This Karen M. McManus boxset includes FIVE thrilling titles including the complete international bestselling ONE OF US IS LYING trilogy, along with Two Can Keep A Secret and The Cousins.
One of Us is Lying
Five students walk into detention. Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, Cooper all have secrets. Simon intends to reveal them all. Only Simon never makes it out alive. Now all four are suspects in his murder. Who amongst the four is the culprit? Or is there someone else behind Simon’s death?
One of Us is Next
Simon is gone. Bayview is trying its best to move on. But someone has decided to keep Simon’s gossip legacy alive. Phoebe, Maeve, Knox fall into the trap of the truth-or-dare game that threatens to be deadly. How will they survive?
One of Us is Back
The entire crew is back in Bayview for the summer. All they wish for is for things to be normal. But that’s impossible. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it’s clear this “game” is serious.
Two Can Keep a Secret
A small town in America, Echo Ridge is riddled with secrets, disapperances and murders. Ellery’s aunt went missing there seventeen years ago. Now, Ellery needs to go live there with her grandmother. How could she get out alive?
The Cousins
Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they’ve never even met their grandmother. She disinherited their parents before they were born, so when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they’re surprised . . . and curious. The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn’t over–and this summer, the cousins will learn everything.
Lose yourself in these fantastic murder mysteries, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists.
“McKee’s gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter.” — Publishers Weekly
Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer!
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork.
The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them…
Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.
Collect this special 30th birthday edition of David McKee’s first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite.
Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer’s subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.
Learn your first 1000 words with Peppa and George in this captivating and educational book that will take young readers on an exciting journey of language and discovery!
Designed specifically for early learners, this comprehensive book is packed with vibrant illustrations and engaging content to expand vocabulary and stimulate imagination.
Inside the pages of Peppa Pig: My First 1000 Words, children will embark on an exploration of words and their meanings. From everyday objects to animals, food, colours, shapes, and more this book covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to a child’s world. Each word is accompanied by a colourful illustration making it easy for children to associate the word with its visual representation.
By delving into Peppa Pig: My First 1000 Words, children will:
– Expand their vocabulary
– Develop language skills
– Expand memory retention
– Develop cognitive abilities
Some of the key topics included are:
Colours
Shapes
Numbers
My Family
The Body
Food
Drinks
Meals
Weather
Animals
Bath Time
Bedtime
Story Time
Dressing Up
Days of the Week
“Doing” Words
Sports
Nature
Opposites
Jobs
Holidays
Around the World
Supermarket Shopping
Off to Space
And many more…
Build robust word power and introduce your child to multiple things around them with Peppa Pig’s My First 1000 Words. Introduce your child to 1000 new world with word book for kids. Suitable for kids of 2-8 of age.
Positive influence (without authority) is the superpower that most people never learn to use at work.
Millions of subject-matter experts, functional leaders, requirements gatherers, and problem solvers have opportunities to influence every day. Instead, too often they merely respond to requests and take orders from their stakeholders. By not exercising their unknown superpower, they miss opportunities to break down silos, improve collaboration, and accelerate the best decisions for the organization.
Organizations desperately need more positive leadership and influence to innovate, solve big challenges and develop healthy culture. If more people could discover how to use their superpower, they’d not only drive impact, but they would elevate their own perceived self-worth, leading to higher engagement and better mental and emotional wellbeing.
What do people do instead of using their untapped superpower?
As Dale Carnegie said, “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.”
This book is designed to help people discover the most impactful approach to influencing without authority, coercion, manipulation or force. It is a practical guide to influence that builds trust and relationships. It provides clear patterns and mental models, grounded in neuroscience, for communicating in a way that generates engagement, buy-in and cooperation.
This charming board book explores the customs, traditions and stories behind the spirited festival of Navratri.
Discover the many ways in which people celebrate this festival, feel the beat of the dhak and the rhythm of dandiya, and soak in the nine nights and ten days of festivities, food and community spirit that bring families and friends together.
This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Holi.
- Explore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our roots
- Dotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.
- Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
- Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India’s rich cultural fabric.
- These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.
- A must have to impart important life lessons
- Collect all books in the series!
Gulzar Saab, over the course of some time, wrote Selected Poems, Neglected Poems and Suspected Poems, all of which were loved and adored by his readers and admirers. They took us down memory lane negotiating with the labyrinth of life and beyond. Gulzar made almost everything under the sun a subject of his poetry. Life, death, separation, love, grief, hope, aspiration—all of which are a part of his poetic gaze. He weighs, measures, writes and rewrites each word, which could be felt, touched, visualized and experienced as a palpable reality.
In celebration of nine decades of Gulzar Saab’s journey, 89 Autumns of Poems also brings to light his jugalbandi with Pavan K. Verma, who translated these works. These poems¾soaked in time¾are Selected, Neglected and Suspected and therefore, especially, curated to access three of Gulzar Saab’s bestselling titles in one volume.
A promising visual and intellectual delight, When the Turquoise Waters
Turned Dark provides a fresh perspective on the colonial history of one of India’s greatest historical and
natural landscapes, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Crafted with? stunning photography
and presented with a meticulously researched narrative, this book is an immersive exploration of the
islands’ past. The images capture picturesque landscapes, architectural ruins and the diverse local population, giving a visual history and a narration on the present of the archipelago. Readers will journey through time, discovering the islands’ strategic importance during colonial times, the impact of various foreign powers that ruled the islands and the stories of the people who shaped the course of the islands’ history. The blend of visual splendour and historical insights makes this book an essential addition to the bookshelves collections of history enthusiasts, photographers and anyone interested in India’s
colonial history.
St Ursula’s Convent, Madras. The girls here are destined to be nuns or servants, but seventeen-year-old Savi, intelligent and with a gift for languages, dreams of escape. She’s taken on as a governess for the wealthy Nandiyar family.
The horrific events of a single night compel Savi and her lover, Ananda, to embark on a dangerous journey, at the end of which they re-emerge in America under new identities. Forty years later, Savi, now known as Missy, is living the American dream in Chicago. She is the pillar of the South Asian community and mother to two brilliant young women, Mansi and Shilpa.
But the past is only a tremor away. Varun, a charming doctor, enters their lives, and his arrival sets off a chain of events that puts Missy’s world in jeopardy.
An extraordinary debut, Missy is the story of a remarkable woman—tender in pain, courageous in crisis. This is a captivating novel that sheds light on the allure of assimilation and the idea that you can never outrun your past.
If you are hurting
Perhaps all you need
Is someone to ask you
Where does it hurt?
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
- Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
- Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
- Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
