Search Results: Authors starting with M from Keystones Books

Penguin (Cornerstone). Paperback. NEW. Dellaria Wells, a woman of many talents and questionable morals, found herself in a dire situation. Behind on her rent and desperate for a solution, she embarked on a journey that would forever change her life. Leiscourt, a bustling city filled with secrets and danger, became Dellaria's new home. In a stroke of luck, she managed to talk her way into a guard job, joining a team of unconventional women tasked with protecting an aristocrat from unseen assassins. It seemed like an opportunity for easy money and perhaps even a chance at romance with her confident companion, Winn. However, Dellaria knew better than to expect anything in her life to go according to plan. As Dellaria settled into her new role, she quickly realized that her team was far from ordinary. Alongside her, there was a necromancer, capable of communing with the dead, a shapeshifting schoolgirl with mysterious abilities, and a reanimated mouse named Buttons. Together, they formed an unlikely… Read More

Penguin (Cornerstone). Paperback. NEW. Onna was known throughout her village for her exceptional talent in writing the parameters of spells. Despite being a woman, she could outperform any of the young men when it came to mastering the intricacies of magic. However, her skills were not appreciated by the arcane academy, which deemed it inappropriate to teach magic to women. Frustrated by the narrow-mindedness of her village, Onna made the bold decision to set sail for the city-state of Hexos in search of a more enlightened society. Tsira, on the other hand, had always felt like an outsider within her troll clan. The customs and traditions of her people never resonated with her, and she yearned for a sense of belonging. Determined to find her place in the world, Tsira left her clan behind and ventured into a human city in search of work. It was during a harsh winter that she stumbled upon a half-dead soldier buried in the snow. Despite the initial shock, Tsira's compassionate nature compelled her to… Read More

Vitasta Publishing Private Limited. Paperback. NEW. Toni Morrison, a highly influential writer, has made a significant impact through her works, which delve into the intricate dynamics of race, identity, gender, and power relations in the United States. In the edited volume titled "Toni Morrison: Literary Perspectives and Critical Interpretations," esteemed academicians, researchers, and scholars provide insightful critiques and commentaries on Morrison's writings. This compilation offers readers a valuable opportunity to contemplate the lessons Morrison aimed to impart and the notions she encouraged them to reconsider. Toni Morrison's literary contributions have been widely recognized for their profound exploration of societal issues. Her works serve as a platform for examining the complexities of race, shedding light on the experiences and struggles faced by African Americans. Through her storytelling, Morrison challenges prevailing narratives and confronts the deep-rooted prejudices that persist… Read More

Vintage Books. Hardcover. NEW. The book "Poorna Swaraj: Gandhi's Roadmap for an Egalitarian Society" is a critical edition that explores Mahatma Gandhi's vision for achieving real and complete independence or 'swaraj' in India. It also sheds light on his ideas regarding communal unity, prohibition, basic education, women's emancipation, the concerns of tribal populations, farmers' distress, untouchability, leprosy, and the role of khadi, charkha, village, and small-scale industries. The book, with its comprehensive contextual introduction by Dhananjay Rai, provides readers with a deep understanding of Gandhi's thoughts on creating an ideal society. Throughout history, Mahatma Gandhi's life, work, and philosophy have had a profound impact on society, consistently bringing about positive change. This book focuses on his Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place, which outlines his strategies and goals for achieving a truly independent and egalitarian India. By delving into Gandhi's principles and… Read More

AVON. Paperback. NEW. Absolutely loved this book!! I really enjoyed the characters and the sweet story line!! I was up all night reading and couldn't put the book down!' NetGalley review Introducing the three unlikeliest sleuths you'll ever meet...

Usborne Publishing. Paperback. NEW. When 15-year-old John Trenchard discovers a mysterious tunnel hidden in Moonfleet churchyard, his life changes forever. Follow his adventures in this classic tale of smuggling, shipwreck and secret treasure.

Harvill Secker. Paperback. NEW. In the captivating novel, "The Pole," the story revolves around Wittold Walccyzkiecz, an energetic and distinguished pianist with striking white hair. He becomes enamored with Beatriz, a fashionable and cultured art enthusiast who plays a significant role in organizing his concert in Barcelona. Initially, Beatriz, who is married to another man, is unimpressed by Wittold's presence. However, as circumstances unfold, she finds herself irresistibly drawn into his world, despite her marital status. Wittold begins to shower her with affectionate letters, extending numerous invitations for travel, and even visiting her husband's summer residence in Mallorca. Their relationship, unlikely and unconventional, begins to thrive, but only on the terms set by Beatriz. The power struggle between Wittold and Beatriz becomes increasingly intense as their connection deepens. It raises the question of who is responsible for limiting the intensity of their passion. Is it Beatriz, who… Read More

Penguin eBury Press. Hardcover. NEW. Mrs K.M. Mathew, a culinary pioneer, is widely recognized for her immense contribution to championing the cuisine of Kerala. Born in 1922 and passing away in 2003, Mrs Mathew left behind a remarkable legacy through her numerous columns and twenty-three cookbooks. Her work not only introduced an entire generation to the culinary culture of Kerala but also revolutionized the way recipes were shared and preserved. Mrs Mathew's dedication to her craft was unparalleled. She embarked on extensive journeys across the length and breadth of Kerala, visiting homes and restaurants, meticulously noting down recipes. Her passion for perfection led her to repeatedly experiment with dishes in her own kitchen until they reached the pinnacle of taste and flavor. This relentless pursuit of excellence set her apart as a true master of the culinary arts. One of Mrs Mathew's most significant contributions was her transition from the oral tradition of passing down recipes to a… Read More

HarperCollins. Paperback. NEW. On 19 May 2007, I was summoned to the Prime Minister's house ... He thought I would be right for the job.' In an illustrious career spanning over forty years in public service and culminating in the highest office in Indian bureaucracy - Union Cabin

PENGUIN INDIA. Paperback. NEW. Trees and plants have long been held sacred to communities the world over. In India, we have a whole variety of flora that feature in our myths, our epics, our rituals, our worship and our daily life. There is the pipal, under which the Buddha meditated on the path to enlightenment; the banyan, in whose branches hide spirits; the ashoka, in a grove of which Sita sheltered when she was Ravana’s prisoner; the tulsi, without which no Hindu house is considered complete; the bilva, with whose leaves it is possible to inadvertently worship Shiva. Before temples were constructed, trees were open-air shrines sheltering the deity and many were symbolic of the Buddha himself.Sacred Plants of India systematically lays out the sociocultural roots of the various plants found in the Indian subcontinent, while also asserting their ecological importance to our survival. Informative, thought-provoking and meticulously researched, this book draws on mythology and botany and the… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. What would you do if your life turned upside down overnight? Witnessing the devastation of 9/11 before his eyes and narrowly escaping death, Kushal's life was never going to be the same again. Suddenly, all his pursuits felt meaningless and he felt a void within him like he had never felt before-until one day, when he reluctantly decided to spend an afternoon with a spiritual master in New York City. From being a Wall Street trader immersed in the material world to embarking on a quest to find answers to life's biggest questions, Kushal Choksi writes about his doubts, struggles and revelations on a spiritual path as a left-brained sceptic. On a Wing and a Prayer is one such (true) account of one man finding himself on a fifteen-year long journey shadowing the spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks. Paperback. NEW. This beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert are looking to adopt a boy to help out on their farm – so when the orphanage d

Page Two. Paperback. NEW. M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over fifty countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want. Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million peopl

Penguin Random House India. Paperback. NEW. Written with J.R.D. Tata’s co-operation, this superb biography tells the JRD story from his birth to 1993, the year in which he died in Switzerland.Divided into four parts, the book explores all the most important aspects of JRD’s life. Part I deals with the early years, from JRD’s birth in France in 1904 to his accession to the chairmanship of Tatas, India’s largest industrial conglomerate, at the age of thirty-four. Part II looks at his forty-six years in Indian aviation (the lasting passion of JRD’s life) which led to the initiation of the Indian aviation industry and its development into one of India’s success stories. Part III illuminates his half-century long stint as the outstanding personality of Indian industry. And Part IV unearths hitherto unknown details about the private man and the public figure, including glimpses of his long friendships with people, such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and his association with… Read More

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Three decades of storytelling, over six hundred comic books, an extremely successful children’s monthly magazine, and millions of readers In India spanning at least four generations... This is the legacy of Uncle Pai, and this is the story of the man often referred to as “India’s master storyteller”. Children growing up in the India of the 1970s, 1980s, and the 1990s, had one common factor uniting them—their lovely association with Amar Chitra Katha. They bought copies, exchanged them, bound them in sets to proudly display to everyone... And, even flicked them from friends, if they didn't own a particular issue! Growing up reading his creations was an essential rite of passage that escaped no one. And all this fun, frenzy, and madness was thanks to the epoch-making vision of one man: Anant Pai.From a small village in Karnataka to Mumbai, Anant Pai’s journey and vision, which eventually touched countless lives across many generations, is as… Read More

Vintage. Paperback. NEW. **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Why do human beings behave as they do? 'Awe-inspiring… You will learn more about human nature than in any other book I can think of' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm We are capable of savage acts of violence but also spectacular feats of kindness: is one side of our nature destined to win out over the other? Every act of human behaviour has multiple layers of causation, spiralling back seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, even centuries, right back to the dawn of time and the origins of our species. In the epic sweep of history, how does our biology affect the arc of war and peace, justice and persecution? How have our brains evolved alongside our cultures? This is the exhilarating story of human morality and the science underpinning the biggest question of all: what makes us human? 'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' Oliver Sacks

Bodley Head. Paperback. NEW. In this thought-provoking exploration, one of the world's most esteemed scientists challenges our traditional notions of choice, identity, responsibility, justice, morality, and the ways in which we coexist as a society. The author, hailed as one of the best scientist-writers of our time by Oliver Sacks, presents a compelling argument that free will is nothing more than an illusion. Delving into the intricacies of human behavior, the author presents a perspective that dismantles the idea of free will. By examining the chain of biological and environmental causes behind every thought, action, and experience, the author contends that there is no room for free will in this infinite sequence. From the firing of neurons to the dawn of our species and beyond, every aspect of our existence can be traced back to these deterministic causes. Implications for our understanding of morality and responsibility become apparent within this mechanistic view of human behavior. If free… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. In today's challenging and busy world, don't you wish you knew how to quieten your mind and focus on yourself? In On Meditation, renowned spiritual leader, Sri M, answers all your questions on the practice and benefits of meditation. With his knowledge of all the various schools of practice and the ancient texts, he breaks down the complicated practice into a simple and easy method that any working man or woman, young or old, can practice in their everyday lives.

Bloomsbury Publishing. Paperback. NEW. A companion tale to Sarah J. Maas 's #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series that takes place several months after the explosive events of A Court of Wings and Ruin Told from the perspectives of Feyre, Rhys and other key characters, this story bridges the events in A Court of Wings and Ruin and the upcoming novels in the series. Feyre, Rhys and their companions are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can 't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Paperback. NEW. ‘One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade’ TIME Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world.