The Fun with Maths books seek to do exactly what the name suggests-show children how to have fun while they explore the joy of mathematics. Packed with activities, puzzles and games, this series will help children develop logical and numeracy skills without even realizing they are doing maths! For ages 7+.
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Fun with Science Value Pack
Who said science was boring? Each of the six fun books in this value pack consists of a wealth of carefully selected, safe yet exciting experiments under uniquely themed categories. With the help of detailed step-by-step instructions, all of these can be done at home with easily available household items! Every experiment includes a simple explanation of the scientific concept behind it, demystifying the wonder of science. For ages 7+.
The Adventures of Biplob the Bumblebee
Don’t worry, bee happy–Biplob’s on his way
Biplop is a very busy bumblebee. When he isn’t collecting nectar, he is off on rollicking adventures to save his garden with the help of his friends, farmer Balram and the flowers. From harvesting water to saving baby plants from a dangerous infection, join Biplob as he comes up with innovative ideas that are always eco-friendly. These vibrantly illustrated stories promise to teach kids something new through lessons on science and friendship.
FELU DA AND COMPANY
Feluda and Company is the internationally-acclaimed filmmaker, writer and director, Satyajit Ray’s thrilling detective novel. The hero, Feluda is an interesting, mysterious and wealthy character; an amateur detective. He sets off to Mumbai to save his friend, Lalmohan Ganguly (aka Jatayu), who goes there with a story for a film and gets embroiled in a deadly conspiracy. In Gosainpur, he hatches a plot to get himself murdered and expose the antics of Mrigank Bhattacharya, who famously summons spirits from the afterworld. Along with keeping the reader in suspense amidst the mysterious happenings, this novel also is a satire that exposes the hypocrisies hidden under grand displays.
THE HOLY VEDAS: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda (Gift Edition)
The four Vedas contain the divine, infallible knowledge revealed to those primal men whose soul was specially illuminated to by the grace of god to receive and impart humanity the words of almighty god. The Vedas are the sacred heritage not only of India but of all mankind. In this book an attempt has been made to bring together representative hymns which encompass all the aspects enshrined in the Vedas. The author has tried to retain the spirit of the original Sanskrit mantras in English renderings and to impart some of the holy ambience of these sacred texts which are the fountainhead of Hindu philosophy and culture
The Women’s Library
Featuring the works of K.R. Meera, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Anita Nair, this limited edition set is essential reading for those who love reading fiction from South Asia.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Oleander Girl revolves around seventeen-year-old Korobi Roy who, troubled by the silence that surrounds her parents’ death, clings to her only inheritance from them: the unfinished love note she found hidden in her mother’s book of poetry. But when her grandfather dies, she discovers a dark secret which will finally explain her past.
The bold, wry and ebullient stories of Yellow Is the Colour of Longing put on display K.R. Meera’s astonishing range of narrative techniques, as she expertly lays bare the fault lines behind the façades of everyday life, sometimes with dark humour and sometimes with astoundingly bitter sadness.
Forty-five and single, Akhila has never been allowed to live her life-she is always a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a provider first-until the day she buys a one-way train ticket to the seaside town of Kanyakumari. Anita Nair’s Ladies Coupé unfolds in an intimate atmosphere as Akhila gets to know her five fellow travellers. Riveted by their stories, she seeks an answer to the question that has haunted her all her life: can a woman stay single and be happy, or does she need a man to feel complete?
Dealing with Feelings Box Set 1
Foggy Forest is a tiny forest inhabited by many fun little animals. These quirky creatures are always there for one another-helping each other overcome fear, anxiety, shyness and anger. Together, they deal with all the different feelings one might have every day.
This special box set edition brings together six exciting titles to start a conversation with kids about their feelings and emotions.
First to the Top
Up on the world’s highest mountain, the sky is tinged the black colour of space and the air is almost too thin to breathe
How did Ed, a small, shy boy from New Zealand, grow up to become the world’s most famous mountaineer and adventurer? How did he climb Everest and do many other astonishing things?
This exceptional picture book, written by internationally acclaimed children’s author David Hill and illustrated by Phoebe Morris, tells the story of Sir Edmund Hillary and his climb to the top of Mt Everest. It’s a story of courage, skill and determination, and will be an inspiration to anyone who dreams of reaching the top.
Remember the Name Sikkim
In a world obsessed with politics and pop culture, stories of substance are often side-lined. In a country where cricket and Bollywood capture media primetime and headlines, so many incredible stories of success slide into obscurity.
This book brings to light one such story of a small north-eastern state of India. The story is of Sikkim’s organic farming mission that has captured national and international attention. The lessons to be learned from this are so much deeper than fleeting media attention can ever do justice. As India’s first and only fully organic state since 2016, and apart from Cuba, boasting of the only government-driven mission for total organic farming, Sikkim offers hope for the future of sustainable agriculture.
The growth and determination of the people of this small Himalayan state should inspire and challenge the country and the world. Sikkim’s message is simple: Organic farming can heal our Earth, help our families, and offer hope for our shared future. Will anyone listen? Will anyone join us?
Taj Mahal
‘Let those who scoff at overmuch enthusiasm look at the Taj and henceforward be dumb’-Rudyard Kipling
The Taj Mahal is the Queen of architecture. Other buildings may be as famous but no other has been so consistently admired for a beauty that is seen as both feminine and regal. Imperial tomb, symbol of India, symbol of love, brand of tea-the Taj can be what you want it to be. Drawing on a huge range of sources from Mughal court histories to Bollywood movies, this superb book gives us a history of the Taj and its many meanings.
Giles Tillotson recounts the human drama behind the building, particularly the relationship between Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who lie there. He explores its reputation through history as a Wonder of the World, its representation in art, and analyses the secrets of its architectural success. He describes the troubled story of its conservation and records the recent disputes about its ownership, treatment and exploitation.
The Taj holds a secure place in the world’s collective consciousness; Taj Mahal is a rigorous and vivid account of how this came to be.