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My First Words

This collection of 15 mini board books is more than just a set of adorable books for a child’s first library–they are also engaging learning tools! The format includes activities like stacking, sorting, counting, matching and identifying colours that encourage interactive learning of basic concepts and facilitate developmental skills in kids.

The box set comprises mini books with sturdy board pages and rounded corners that are perfect for tiny hands. With adorable illustrations and a modern design, this box set includes a variety of relevant topics like first words, animals, numbers, shapes, colours and more.

Packaged in a box with individual interior cells and a magnetic closure to keep the mini books—this innovative set of books is tailor-made for curious babies to explore the world around them!

KEY FEATURES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:

· The format includes activities like stacking, sorting, counting, matching, and identifying colours that encourage interactive learning of basic concepts.

· With durable board pages, this box set is apt for readers 0 to 3 to help them grasp words and sounds and prepare them for kindergarten.

· This bright, handy box with a magnetic closure and interior compartments features 15 mini board books on a range of topics: Fruits, Pets, Sea Animals, Nature, Toys, Colours, Vegetables, Animals, Birds, Clothes, Numbers, Insects, Flowers, Weather, Shapes.

· Designed like a stacking block, each mini book has rounded corners and is created to withstand the wear and tear of a pre-schooler’s active lifestyle.

· Carefully researched, these books aim to build vocabulary through picture-word association for toddlers, pre-schoolers.

· Full of bright, colourful pictures to make learning easy, accessible, engaging and fun.

· Compactly packaged in a gorgeous and high-quality gift box with a magnetic closure makes it a perfect present for every toddler.

· A must for every library; in school or at home.

Jay

High above the sky stands Swarga, paradise, abode of the gods. Still above is Vaikuntha, heaven, abode of God. The doorkeepers of Vaikuntha are the twins, Jaya and Vijaya, both whose names mean ‘victory’. One keeps you in Swarga; the other raises you into Vaikuntha. In Vaikuntha there is bliss forever, in Swarga there is pleasure for only as long as you deserve. What is the difference between Jaya and Vijaya? Solve this puzzle and you will solve the mystery of the Mahabharata. In this enthralling retelling of India’s greatest epic, the Mahabharata, originally known as Jaya, Devdutt Pattanaik seamlessly weaves into a single narrative plots from the Sanskrit classic as well as its many folk and regional variants, including the Pandavani of Chattisgarh, Gondhal of Maharashtra, Terukkuttu of Tamil Nadu, and Yakshagana of Karnataka. Richly illustrated with over 250 line drawings by the author, the 108 chapters abound with little-known details such as the names of the hundred Kauravas, the worship of Draupadi as a goddess in Tamil Nadu, the stories of Astika, Madhavi, Jaimini, Aravan and Barbareek, the Mahabharata version of the Shakuntalam and the Ramayana, and the dating of the war based on astronomical data. With clarity and simplicity, the tales in this elegant volume reveal the eternal relevance of the Mahabharata, the complex and disturbing meditation on the human condition that has shaped Indian thought for over 3000 years.

Sita (Hindi)

It is significant that the only character in Hindu mythology, a king at that, to be given the title of ekam-patni-vrata, devoted to a single wife, is associated with the most unjust act of abandoning her in the forest to protect family reputation. This seems a deliberate souring of the narrative, made even more complex by Ram’s refusal to remarry despite the pressure on royalty to produce an heir. The intention seems to be to provoke thought on notions of fidelity, property and self-image. And so mythologist and illustrator Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the Ramayan, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written retellings composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way. This book approaches Ram by speculating on Sita-her childhood with her father, Janak, who hosted sages mentioned in the Upanishads; her stay in the forest with her husband who had to be a celibate ascetic while she was in the prime of her youth; her interactions with the women of Lanka, recipes she exchanged, emotions they shared; her connection with the earth, her mother; her role as the Goddess, the untamed Kali as well as the demure Gauri, in transforming the stoic prince of Ayodhya into God.

Postbox Kashmir

In 1935, Zainab Essanji wants to break out of her restricted life and be part of the independence movement. But it seems that all she is destined to do is embroider and wait to get married.

In 2019, Zainab Currimji, class XI student, is unhappy at getting drawn into debates and controversies which she would rather not be part of. But in India of 2019, how can one not be drawn into these?

In this deeply addictive, sweeping book about the life and times of the two Zainabs, is captured a short history of Mumbai, and of India. Of what we were and what we have become.

‘Zipping between the past and the present, between midnight’s children and millennials and getting both right, Shabnam Minwalla has crafted a page-turner whose heart is open, inclusive and populated by a host of memorable characters.’ —Jerry Pinto

Winner of the Crossword Book Award • the BK Children’s Book Award • the VoW-REC Book Award • the Auther Award

5 Mantras Only Successful Students Know

Does success happen by chance or are there certain ways to achieve it?

Who determines your success?
1. That nosy relative who pesters you with questions
2. Friends whose social media posts reflect their ‘perfect’ lives
3. You

Success holds different meanings for different people, but the feeling of wanting success is universal. However, most students end up being their own greatest enemy when they start comparing their life story with others’ achievements.

In this well-researched self-help book, Chandan Deshmukh unpacks five simple and insightful mantras, which are easy to put into action from Day 1, for you to conquer the world!

– Written by the bestselling author of 7 Dreams Jobs and How to Find Them and 6 Secrets Smart Students Don’t Tell You
– Includes step-by-step methods and tips for smart studying and achieving academic success
– Narrated through interactive graphs and fun artworks that are tailor-made for future school and college toppers
– Perfect for students who like learning beyond textbooks

As a Man Thinketh (PREMIUM PAPERBACK, PENGUIN INDIA)

You can have everything you’ve ever wanted-a fulfilling life, a job you’re passionate about, true love, unlimited wealth, and a healthy body. Seriously, you can have it all. You just need to do one thing.

Think.

Surprised? Don’t be. Thousands of people, people exactly like you, have transformed their life for the better. They’ve discovered the power of thought, and used it to make their dreams a reality. And now, it’s your turn.

Everything in your life is an external manifestation of your thoughts; what you hold within, gets reflected outside. Do you know what this means?

It means you can get anything you want, that you can shape your destiny-all you need to do is master your mind.

‘As a man thinketh, so shall he be.’

Everything that has happened to you, or will happen to you, has one thing in common-it’s a result of your thoughts.

So if you change your thoughts, you can change your life. It’s that simple.

Read this book to learn how you can do it. Discover:

– How to use your thoughts to achieve your life goals
– How to control and manifest your circumstances
– How to cultivate internal purity, balance, and peace

Success, happiness, and inner peace is yours for the taking, you just need to read this book.

Life Amazing Secrets_Marathi

While navigating their way through Mumbai’s horrendous traffic, Gaur Gopal Das and his wealthy young friend Harry get talking, delving into concepts ranging from the human condition to finding one’s purpose in life and the key to lasting
happiness.

Whether you are looking at strengthening your relationships, discovering your true potential, understanding how to do well at work or even how you can give back to the world, Gaur Gopal Das takes us on an unforgettable journey with his
precious insights on these areas of life.

Das is one of the most popular and sought-after monks and life coaches in the world, having shared his wisdom with millions. His debut book, Life’s Amazing Secrets, distils his experiences and lessons about life into a light-hearted,
thought-provoking book that will help you align yourself with the life you want to live.

The Black Box

What policies should India pursue for fostering innovation? Taking the perspective that all policies that influence technology-related choices of firms should be considered part of innovation policy, the book analyses the impact on innovation of various policies, including those related to industry, trade, R&D, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights, start-ups and higher education. It brings together conceptual and empirical literature from diverse intellectual streams to analyse the linkages between innovation and public policy. Combining insights from the disciplines of economics and management, the book highlights the complexity of policy choices, identifies certain focus areas and argues for consistency across various policy instruments to create an appropriate environment for innovation in India.

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