Shattered by the loss of her twins, software engineer Viji becomes the prime suspect in a chilling crime—the drowning of her best friend Neha’s baby. ASP Kanika, haunted by her own personal loss, is pulled into an investigation that quickly spirals into a nightmarish descent. Viji’s eerie silence only deepens the enigma, and as Kanika digs further, her instincts sense something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface.
The evidence hints at Viji’s involvement in black magic to resurrect her twins, but the scene defies logic. Viji is found in a trance, cradling the lifeless baby, while Neha has vanished without a trace. Neha isn’t alone; in the past week, four pregnant women have disappeared, each leaving behind a blood-streaked symbol—an ominous mark of doom.
When Neha’s mutilated body is discovered, branded with the same grotesque symbol, Kanika realizes she’s up against something much more terrifying than a serial killer. As she unravels a web of evil tantric practices, Kanika confronts a horrifying possibility: Is she hunting a twisted killer, or has she awakened an ancient, malevolent force? And if so, how long before it comes for her?
In the fourth part of the sprawling Ponniyin Selvan series, we learn more about the intricate complexities and histories propelling our characters towards their ultimate destiny.
What will happen in Kadambur? Beguiling, breathtaking Nandini Devi requests a rendezvous with Chozha Crown Prince Aditta Karikalan. He is determined to meet her, despite opposition from friends and family. Does Nandini mean to persuade Karikalan to give up the crown or kill him? Meanwhile, in Tanjavur, the life of the ailing Emperor Sundara Chozha is under threat. Will his assassins succeed? The mute Mandakini Devi has been forcibly taken to Tanjavur, and Poonkuzhali rushes there to help her aunt. What will happen when the betrayed Mandakini meets the royal family?
As Kalki’s enthralling saga continues to unfold apace in The Jewelled Crown, Gowri Ramnarayan’s fleet-footed translation proves equal to the challenge of capturing its heightened momentum and suspense.
Grab your crayons, pencils and pens, and get ready for a brilliant colouring adventure with Peppa with 64 copy colouring activity sheets!
Copy the colours in the little picture to help you colour in the big picture!
Follow along Peppa’s wild adventures and fill in the pages with your own bright colours! Fans of Peppa will love these easy-to-colour pages, filled with lovely family scenes!
The vibrant pictures of Peppa with friends and family and the bold outlines will enable learners to color within the lines and engage them to the joys of coloring.
Practicing with bright colors will help Peppa fans to enhance their color awareness and improves their motor skills!
This bumper copy colouring book with help your child to:
– Develops motor skills
– Encourages creativity
– Cute and bold illustrations to color
– Develops observation skills
– Reinforces early learning topics
64 pages of non-stop Peppa fun!
With direct access to the top Maoist leadership, Rahul Pandita provides an authoritative account of how a handful of men and women, who believed in the idea of revolution, entered Bastar in Central India in 1980 and created a powerful movement that New Delhi now terms as India’s biggest internal security threat. It traces the circumstances due to which the Maoist movement entrenched itself in about 10 states of India, carrying out deadly attacks against the Indian establishment in the name of the poor and the marginalised. It offers rare insight into the lives of Maoist guerillas and also of the Adivasi tribals living in the Red zone. Based on extensive on-ground reportage and exhaustive interviews with Maoist leaders including their supreme commander Ganapathi, Kobad Ghandy and others who are jailed or have been killed in police encounters, this book is a combination of firsthand storytelling and intrepid analysis.
A newly independent country acquires its first heavy bomber from an Aircraft Graveyard and flies it for two decades!
A young Flight Lieutenant flies a daring dawn attack on a heavily defended Pakistani Airfield in the 1965 War and returns safely. Only to perish in a crash a week later.
Two wartime foes, one of whom shoots down the other in air combat, meet later as friends in life.
These and other compelling human-interest stories form the backbone of Air Warriors, an anthology of untold stories from the Indian Air Force. From the fascinating story of the inception of the Thunderbolts to how fifty-seven people were flown out from Car Nicobar after the 2004 Tsunami in a single Avro rescue mission authorised to fly only twenty-five passengers, the book is told from the viewpoint of the actual protagonists against the backdrop of day-to-day life in the Indian Air Force.
Elevate breaks away from traditional self-help advice, providing a unique blend of personal insight, professional wisdom, and practical strategies. Kennedy and Callander, renowned for their expertise as a life coach and CEO respectively, share their secrets to building a life of incredible health, success, happiness, and fulfillment.
Unlock the extraordinary within through a practical, step-by-step framework across three core pillars:
- Life: Embracing ownership and empowerment in your journey
- Leadership: Understanding the power of influence to lead with purpose
- Longevity: Learn how to prioritize well-being and find fulfillment
Ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals:
- Easy-to-follow techniques for immediate application.
- Tips from top CEOs on succeeding at work.
Packed with a comprehensive toolkit and actionable strategies, Elevate equips you with everything you need to design and implement a plan for achieving both personal and professional success. Transform your life today with this essential guide to living an extraordinary life.
In Human Nature, Thomas Bell embarks on four walks through the Himalaya, each in a different season, to explore the interplay between the land and the people who call it home. This evocative history entwines travelogue with folklore, literature, art and anthropology, offering a nuanced portrait of life over the centuries in one of the world’s most enigmatic regions.
Bell’s decades of living in Nepal give him an unusual perspective that bridges the gap between insider and outsider. The stories told to him touch on themes from religion to ecology and political economy, and from pre-history to the present day. He also deftly examines the impact of British imperialism and the growing external pressures on the environment.
Accompanied by striking photographs, Human Nature is a magnificently written account that spans big ideas and real lives. Erudite, intimate and evocative, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the relationship between communities and their environment.
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.
