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Hachette India. Hardcover. NEW. If you are reading this journal, please stop – right now. It's mine, meant for my eyes alone. I'm constantly losing my things, and I don't care if you found it in a second-hand bookstore or a tea shop, because this is a private notebook. My travels around India, documenting a hundred mythical creatures, are deeply personal. I hope to compile my findings and publish them someday. It's then that you can know more about the fierce Asunam that are beguiled by forest music and the Manticores that roam the deserts in the west, or the Thlen that terrorize the north-east and the Makaras that patrol the southern seas...but wait for it! There's no reason for you to be reading someone else's diary.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Hardcover. NEW. From novels, articles, essays, to countless short stories, a few biographies, and even works on history, politics, sociology and various other topics—H. G. Wells’ works are diverse in nature, garnering appreciation from readers and critics alike. In this exquisite hardbound edition, there exist three novels which stand apart from all others. They are a testament to the prestigious title of �the father of science fiction’ that has been accorded to Wells—The War of the Worlds, a story of a world reeling under attack by extra-terrestrials, The Invisible Man, which narrates the surreal tale of a young man as he roams around invisible to all, and The Time Machine, which captures the adventures and misadventures of the characters when they travel through time. This is an edition that holds Wells’ best writing ever.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. In the night, he must have eaten and slept; for in the morning he was himself again, active, powerful, angry and malignant, prepared for his last great struggle against the world. ?Griffin, an ingenious research scientist, develops a process that can render physical objects invisible. Having successfully performed it on himself, he soon realises that it is impossible to survive like this. and now this invisible man is desperate to reverse the process. Will Griffin be able to become visible again?Or Will his obsession for invisibility result in his doom?An outstanding work of science fiction, H. G. Wells? the Invisible Man brings forth the destructive effects science can have on humanity. This masterpiece has been adapted into numerous films, TV series, stage plays and radio dramas. ?Wells is the Prospero of All the Brave New Worlds of the Mind and the Shakespeare of Science Fiction. ?? Brian Aldiss.

Vintage Classics. Paperback. NEW.

Walker Books. Paperback. NEW. The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about friendship, bravery and the wonderful world of birds, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch. Can a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? Twitch

Arrow. Paperback. NEW.

Arrow Books Ltd. Paperback. NEW. A classic collection of linked stories featuring some of the funniest episodes in the life of Bertie Wooster, gentleman, and Jeeves, his gentleman's gentleman - in which Bertie's terrifying Aunt Agatha stalks the pages, seeking whom she may devour, while Bertie's friend Bingo Little falls in love with seven different girls in succession.

Hutchinson Heinemann. Hardcover. NEW.

Arrow Books Ltd. Paperback. NEW.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Are you living the life you desire to live? Do you have the abundance of wealth and riches in your life to which all are entitled? If not, it’s time to take responsibility! “You have a right to be rich, so make friends with money.” —Joseph Murphy a classic anthology that brings together excerpts from the works of eleven of the world’s greatest leaders in success including Napoleon Hill, Joseph Murphy, and James Allen, this book reveals their secrets and strategies to wealth and prosperity. By improving the way we think and act, we can attract all the good that we deserve and desire. How to be rich includes new ideas and strategies that will help us change our life experience by simply enhancing our thought process. It also includes simple prosperity techniques by Joseph Murphy and Napoleon Hill.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Are you living the life you desire to live? Do you have the abundance of wealth and riches in your life to which all are entitled? If not, it’s time to take responsibility! “You have a right to be rich, so make friends with money.” —Joseph Murphy a classic anthology that brings together excerpts from the works of eleven of the world’s greatest leaders in success including Napoleon Hill, Joseph Murphy, and James Allen, this book reveals their secrets and strategies to wealth and prosperity. By improving the way we think and act, we can attract all the good that we deserve and desire. How to be rich includes new ideas and strategies that will help us change our life experience by simply enhancing our thought process. It also includes simple prosperity techniques by Joseph Murphy and Napoleon Hill.

Taxmann Publications Private Limited. Paperback. NEW. An engaging book for the Physics aficionado 'For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics? by Walter Lewin is an engaging book which tries to explain the concepts of the subject in a unique and interactive manner. We all go through physics exams and study its concepts, but have you ever wondered what these concepts actually mean to our race, to our planet and their

Orion Publishing Co. Paperback. NEW. Legendary recording artist Billie Eilish shares an intimate inside look at her life - both on and off the stage - in this stunning, photo-filled book.

Vermilion. Paperback. NEW. Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor MatĂ© is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain. Scattered Minds: - Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay - Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why - Shows how â€�distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience - Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions… Read More

HI-IS & POD. Paperback. NEW. Emile Gaboriau, a renowned author, introduced the world to the master detective Monsieur Lecoq, who would go on to feature in several captivating books. However, in his novel "The Widow Lerouge" (L'Affaire Lerouge), Monsieur Lecoq is portrayed as a young and ambitious inspector on the police force. The central focus of this particular story, though, is his senior and mentor, Pere Tabaret, also known as Tirauclair. The narrative commences with the shocking murder of the Widow Lerouge, and Inspector Lecoq is immediately called to the crime scene. As he delves into the intricacies of the case, Lecoq realizes its complexity and decides to seek assistance from two other detectives, Tabaret and Daburon. Each detective brings their unique methods and expertise to the investigation, enhancing the chances of solving the perplexing crime. "The Widow Lerouge" holds a significant distinction in the realm of detective novels, as it is often credited as the first of its kind. While… Read More

HI-IS & POD. Paperback. NEW. Introducing M. Lecoq – the Inspiration for Sherlock Holmes In the world of detective novels, Monsieur Lecoq of the French SĂ»retĂ© holds a special place as one of the earliest and most influential characters. Widely believed to be the inspiration for the iconic Sherlock Holmes, Lecoq's adventures captivated readers and set the stage for the development of the detective genre. One of Lecoq's most notable cases involved a daring bank robbery that shook the foundations of Fauvel's bank. The incident began with the disappearance of a staggering sum of 350,000 francs, leaving the bank in a state of shock and disbelief. The investigation quickly narrowed down to two individuals who possessed the key and combination to the bank's safe – Fauvel himself, the bank's owner, and Prosper Bertomy, the chief cashier. As the evidence stacked up against Bertomy, the case seemed to take a dark turn. He was the only person aware of the money being transferred from the strong room to… Read More

HI-IS & POD. Paperback. NEW. The Lecoq prequel is a renowned roman policier that revolves around the character of detective M. Lecoq. It has also been adapted into a silent film in 1914. Written by Emile Gaboriau, it is considered his best and most readable book, particularly the fifth novel in which Lecoq makes an appearance. The story begins with a shocking triple murder that takes place at Mother Chupin's disreputable drinking establishment. Lecoq's superior, Gevrol, quickly dismisses it as a result of a mere brawl among low-class drunkards. However, Lecoq, with his keen deductive skills, believes otherwise. He senses that there is more to this crime than meets the eye. To everyone's surprise, the murderer is apprehended soon after the incident. However, a major hurdle arises when it is discovered that the prisoner's identity is unknown. Without proper identification, it becomes impossible to charge him with the crime. This sets the stage for a thrilling battle of wits between Lecoq and his… Read More

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. Alice's greatest pleasure in life is hanging out with his friends Nitin, Iyengar and Bakchod, mostly at the chai shop outside their old college. He has a job he doesn't hate, friends he likes and a life that is vaguely happy. Sure, it might be time f

HarperCollins India. Hardcover. NEW. The 1993 Bow Bazaar bomb blast in Calcutta marked a turning point for the kothas, the traditional courtesan houses, in the bustling commercial district. As dance bars and disco music took over, replacing the old-world charm of mujras, kathak, and thumri, the tawaifs, or courtesans, found themselves facing an uncertain future. Among them was Rekhabai, a courtesan who had been sold and trained as a tawaif when she was just a child. Born into the Kanjarbhat tribe, Rekhabai had faced numerous challenges throughout her life. In the 1980s, when kothas were no longer seen as centers for aesthetics and society disapproved of the tawaif's art, considering it to be nothing more than sex work disguised as performance, Rekhabai managed to make a name for herself in both Calcutta and Bombay as a singing-dancing star. It was an era filled with danger, where she had to navigate through the threats of guns, goons, and even the poetic verses of Ghalib to carve out her own… Read More

Bloomsbury Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. The bewitching tenth-anniversary edition of the classic children's novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell and an exclusive new introduction by the author'I was enthralled' - Philip PullmanThere is something strange about Coraline's new home. It's not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It's the other house - the one behind the old door in the drawing room. Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door, she may never come back.This deliciously creepy, gripping novel is packed with glorious illustrations by Chris Riddell, and is guaranteed to delight and entrance readers of all ages.