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Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. “There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”These are about chances and adventures.These are about swindlers and innocent people.And these deal with the inescapable reality of life.O. Henry’s short stories captivate the reader with their witty narration of everyday issues and win hearts with their surprise endings after a series of sharp twists and turns. Mostly set in his own era, with characters inspired from his own life and experiences, the stories are stirred with realism. Selected Stories is a collection of short stories taken from each of his collections published across a decade. Almost a century after their publication, these continue to be loved and appreciated by the readers.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Hardcover. NEW. Embark on a captivating journey with O. Henry's timeless short stories. This collection showcases the genius of the master storyteller, filled with unexpected twists, vivid characters, and heartwarming narratives. Dive into this Deluxe Edition and experience the magic of O. Henry's literary world. Deluxe edition featuring a collection of O. Henry's unforgettable short stories Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives and surprising plot twists Experience the brilliance of O. Henry's storytelling and vivid character portrayals Perfect for fans of classic literature and short story enthusiasts A treasured addition to any bookshelf, offering endless moments of literary delight.

Piccadilly Press. Paperback. NEW. A new fantasy classic from the Newbery Medal winning and New York Times author of THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON. Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the townsfolk to lose their library, their school, their park, and all sense of what it means to be generous, and kind. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help. After all, he is a famous dragon slayer. (At least, no one has seen a dragon in his presence.) Only the clever orphans of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town's problems are. When one of the orphans goes missing from the Orphan House, all eyes turn to the Ogress. The orphans, though, know this can't be: the Ogress, along with a flock of excellent crows, secretly delivers gifts to the people of Stone-in-the-Glen. But how can the orphans tell the story of the Ogress's goodness to people who… Read More

Simon &. Paperback. NEW. Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! After a bump on the head, Nikki has a dream in which she, her BFF's Chloe and Zoey, her crush Brandon, and mean girl MacKenzie are playing the roles of some familiar classic fairy tale characters... with a very special dorky twist! Will Nikki find her happily ever after, or will it be an epic fairy fail for this dorkarella? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Don’t miss out! I LOVE PARIS, the brand new DORK DIARIES, is out now! Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series? Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Drama Queen Dork… Read More

HarperCollins India. Hardcover. NEW. In a fortuitous encounter at a serene park, two strangers find solace in each other's company, unaware of the profound impact their meeting would have on their lives. Sonal, once a distinguished sociology professor and a passionate activist, now battles the haunting effects of memory loss and acute depression. Abhay, a prominent genetic engineer in the past, is now a fugitive on the run, ensnared by paranoia as he evades the very establishment that once revered his radical scientific breakthroughs. To the unforgiving eyes of the world, Sonal and Abhay appear as mere lunatics, lost within the depths of their own minds. However, their connection transcends conventional understanding, their shared experiences forging an unbreakable bond of kinship. Unbeknownst to society, they are far from insane; rather, they have been burdened with the weight of a truth too revolutionary to be embraced by a deluded culture. Amidst their shared struggles, Abhay entrusts his most… Read More

Scholastic Australia. Paperback. NEW. There is hype at Zombie's middle school about a new student who has recently joined their ranks. This newbie has managed to captivate the attention of everyone, who consider him to be the epitome of coolness. However, as Zombie gets more involved with this newcomer, he finds himself veering toward trouble. The influence of this new friend is slowly but surely transforming Zombie's personality and appearance, leaving his friends, including Steve, deeply concerned. The burning question is whether this supposedly "cool" kid is truly all that he seems or if he is simply a Minecraft wolf disguising himself as a sheep. The enthusiastic whispers and curiosity surrounding the latest addition to the school community fill the air with anticipation. This newcomer possesses an aura that everybody finds irresistibly magnetic, attracting attention like a powerful magnet pulls in metal. His confident demeanor and suave presence have won over the hearts of the students, who… Read More

SIMON & SCHUSTER USA. Paperback. NEW. ed by the famous mutual-fund manager, Peter Lynch, this book elaborates the many advantages that an average investor has over professionals and how they can help them reach financial triumph. How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money in The Market explains how your knowledge alone can assist you beat the pros of investing. From the viewpoint of America's most triumphant money manager, investment chances are extensively accessible.

Juggernaut Publication. Paperback. NEW. Roshan Ali, Rana Ayyub, Amitabha Bagchi, Gautam Bhatia, Amit Chaudhuri, Priyanka Dubey, Yashica Dutt, Menaka Guruswamy,Raghu Karnad, Akhil Katyal, T.M. Krishna, Aanchal Malhotra,Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Suketu Mehta, Perumal Murugan, Karthika Nair, Snigdha Poonam, Gyan Prakash, Vivek Shanbhag, Aatish Taseer, Romila Thapar, Salil Tripathi, Annie Zaidi.As India faces some of its greatest challenges, the country?s most brilliant voices writ

Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Paperback. NEW. From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a story that will forever change how we all look at anyone with a disability, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio's Wonder.

Mudlark. Paperback. NEW. An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war - from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. LY A GOD CAN STOP IT.Shiva is gathering his forces. He reaches the Naga capital, Panchavati, and Evil is finally revealed. The Neelkanth prepares for a holy war against his true enemy, a man whose name instils dread in the fiercest of warriors.India convulses under the onslaught of a series of brutal battles. It's a war for the very soul of the nation. Many will die. But Shiva must not fail, no matter what the cost. In his despe

Penguin eBury Press. Hardcover. NEW. Oblivion and Other Stories is an anthology of twenty short stories by Gopinath Mohanty, the doyen of Oriya (now Odia) literature. The stories, written across a half-century (1935-1988), sample his oeuvre of writings and the variety of his themes-from

Profile Books Ltd. Paperback. NEW. impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." (Marcus Aurelius)We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn't be this way. There is a formula for success that's been followed by the icons of history - from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs - a formula that let them turn obstacles into opportunities. Faced with impossible situations, they found the astounding

DK Children. Paperback. NEW. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the creatures living in the oceans - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Ocean Animals is a beautifully designed reader all about life in the ocean - from the baby sea turtle to the killer whale, from seahorses to sharks. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the extraordinary animals and fish in our oceans.

Wonder House Books. Paperback. NEW. Let your child experience The magic of life under the sea with this adorable coloring and activity book. Filled with fun, Theme-based activities and boldly outlined illustrations of baby shark, his family and friends, this activity book will enable your child to color within the lines and provide them several hours of fun. Each activity in this book is enjoyable as well as informative. It is perfect for developing pencil control, hand-eye coordination and encouraging creativity. Bonus: this book comes with 30+ baby shark stickers!.

Penguin Books Limited. Paperback. NEW. In this highly acclaimed novel, Amit Chaudhuri tells us the story of one unremarkable July day in 1980s’ London. Ananda, student of poetry, is lonely, and somewhat fraught, as he grapples with the big questions of literature. His uncle, Radhesh, a bachelor leading an early retired life in a Belsize Park bedsit, is self-involved, eccentric. On this day, they find uncertain companionship as they circle around their past and take stock of their place in the city. Ananda and Radhesh both provide a foil to each other and yet remain apart, as Chaudhuri shows why he is considered his generation’s best chronicler of acutely observed life.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Ten years after the Trojan War and the Fall of Troy, Odysseus, one of the war heroes, has still not returned to his kingdom, Ithaca. Assumed to be dead, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors who have overrun Odysseus? palace and ransacked his land, competing for Penelope?s hand in marriage. But Odysseus is still alive; imprisoned on the island of Ogygia by Calypso, who is possessed by love for him and desires to make him her immortal husband. How will Odysseus return home?Will he reunite with his loving Penelope?Expounding Homer?s energetic vision of everyman?s journey through life, the Odyssey recounts the tale of Odysseus? ?nostos??journey back home. the second oldest extant work of Western literature, it is an evocation of Homer?s grandiloquent revival of myths and legends narrated in this rare classic. Nearly three thousand years after its composition, the Odyssey still remains one of the most celebrated and widely… Read More

Fingerprint! Pub. Hardcover. NEW. The Odyssey, an epic masterpiece by Homer, takes readers on an extraordinary adventure filled with gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. This timeless tale follows the legendary hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. With its richly woven narrative and unforgettable characters, The Odyssey captures the essence of human strength, resilience, and the power of determination. Immerse yourself in this epic saga that explores themes of love, honor, and the quest for self-discovery, and discover why it has stood the test of time. Epic tale of Odysseus' arduous journey back home Features gods, mythical creatures, and heroic encounters Explores themes of love, honor, and self-discovery Offers a richly woven narrative that captivates readers A timeless classic that showcases the depths of human resilience and determination.

Hodder Paperbacks. Paperback. NEW. It's Daphne Elizabeth 'DE' McKinley's senior year at Rosetta Academy - and things are going from bad to worse. Bad? The painful break-up she's trying to get over. Worse? A mysterious storm causing the Academy's students to fall into a deep sleep. Even worse? The only person who can help is new-boy Xander, whose dreamy charms DE is determined to resist. But as they race against time to find the source of the magic, can she stop herself falling under Xander's spell too? **READERS LOVE ROSETTA ACADEMY** 'Menon as an unique perspective on romance novels, she just adds that little extra spark we didn't know we needed until we see it in her books . . . The Rosetta Academy ones have my heart and soul!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is a wonderful sequel with lovable characters, beautiful world building, and great continuations of precious characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. M.S. Subbulakshmi, a renowned classical vocalist, led a life marked by extraordinary accomplishments. She was not only a musician but also a philanthropist, supporter of noble causes, fashion icon, pious and devout woman, as well as a trusted companion to the influential and esteemed. However, above all else, she excelled as a classical vocalist of the highest caliber, leaving an indelible mark on the musical history of India. The book "Of Gifted Voice" delves into Subbulakshmi's life, exploring her legacy and her place within the wider context of Carnatic music. It chronicles the evolution of music performance in India, from its traditional roots to its transition into concert-style presentations. The advent of technologies such as the gramophone, the radio, and the talkie are also examined, revealing their profound impact on shaping the course of music. Furthermore, the book delves into the decline of traditional performing families and the emergence of women… Read More