Search Results: Authors starting with P from Keystones Books

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. “What’s on your mind?”“What’s happening?”Do you often find yourself answering these questions on social media?Do you often update your current status on WhatsApp?Are you more connected to the virtual world than the real world?Are you . . . an Introvert?Welcome to the Connected SpaceIn the age of social media, where intimacy has found a new course, the introverts and ostracized citizens, including women, queer and the Dalit, have broken down the enforced social hierarchies, conventional norms and class divisions. Intimate Speakers is an account of Biju’s social media encounters with these citizens, as they came forward and shared their intimate stories. They have not only found an alternative political existence in cyberspace, but are actively using social media to bring about significant changes in the society and overall social structure.

Nosy Crow Ltd. Board book. NEW. Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text, and a surprise mirror ending come together in this stylish and interactive board book designed specifically for babies and toddlers. With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull, or turn on every spread, this beautiful book is packed full of fun and engagement. Created by the talented team of Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, known for their award-winning Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series, this book promises to captivate and entertain young children. The authors' expertise in creating interactive books that promote engagement and learning is evident in every page of this delightful garden-themed book. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies naturally gravitate towards. It brings them joy and helps develop their cognitive and emotional skills. This is precisely why the very youngest of children will adore this cute garden-themed book and want to read it again and again.… Read More

Nosy Crow Ltd. Board book. NEW. Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text, and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers! With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull, or turn on every spread, this beautiful book is packed full of fun! This delightful board book, created by Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, is a perfect choice for young children who love interactive books and playing peekaboo. The authors are an award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series, so you can be assured of the quality and creativity of this book. The book focuses on the timeless game of peekaboo, which is one of the first games that babies play. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo helps babies develop their cognitive and social skills, as well as their sense of object permanence. The book features various colorful characters and objects that children can discover and interact with. Each spread of the book contains… Read More

Nosy Crow Ltd. Board book. NEW. The adorable baby-themed book featured in this array is guaranteed to capture the hearts of even the youngest children, who will undoubtedly be drawn to its irresistible cuteness. With a remarkable ability to captivate young minds, this book will become an instant favorite, leaving children eager to indulge in its pages repeatedly. In addition to the captivating baby-themed book, there is an array of other enchanting options available. Children will delight in the charming Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, and Peekaboo Chick. Each book promises unique moments of joy and discovery, emphasizing the versatile and imaginative nature of this collection. The star of the array, the baby-themed book, holds a special allure for the youngest children. With its endearing illustrations and engaging storyline, it has been specifically crafted to cater to their evolving needs and interests. From the very first… Read More

Andersen Press Ltd. Paperback. NEW. After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the

Penguin India. Paperback. NEW. ‘[J.P. Das is] the quintessential raconteur with an instinctive mastery of form’—The Hindu In A Time Elsewhere, fiction and history come together in a sweeping narrative spanning fifty years to create a minutely detailed portrait of nineteenth-century Orissa. The novel revolves around the fortunes of the ruling family of Puri. It traces Divyasingh Dev’s career as he inherits the throne, becomes a debauch and, ultimately, a murderer who is banished to the Andaman Islands for life. As Divyasingh spirals out of control, his mother Suryamani, the rani of Puri, emerges from behind her veil as the real ruler, shrewdly and gracefully negotiating the pressures brought to bear by the Empire. The book is also an engaging portrayal of the great intellectual and cultural ferment that marked the clash of the east and the west as figures from Oriya history who played crucial roles in culture and politics during that tumultuous time are brought to life. Fakir Mohan Senapati… Read More

HI-IS & POD. Paperback. NEW. In the fourth book of the series, titled "Mr. Moto is So Sorry," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through troubled times in the Far East. The story revolves around the intense rivalry between Japan, China, and Russia, as they are willing to go to any lengths to achieve their goals. At the center of this tumultuous landscape is Mr. Moto, the top-secret agent for the Japanese government. Known for his impeccable manners and deadly skills, Mr. Moto is entrusted with the task of safely delivering a silver inlaid cigarette case to Mongolia. However, as is often the case with Mr. Moto, nothing is as it seems. The New York Times describes the book as a captivating blend of the usual ingredients found in international thrillers, infused with shrewd and grim humor. As readers delve into the story, they are taken on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. In the final installment of the series, "Right You Are, Mr. Moto," the narrative picks up fifteen years after… Read More

Berkley. Hardcover. NEW. A disgraced former CIA operative must go back in the field with only his ex-wife as his handler in this electrifying thriller from a former intelligence officer. Meredith Morris-Dale is a CIA agent and a damn good one...even if this last mission did

Penguin Books Ltd. Paperback. NEW. Describes everything from the author's love of beauty to college pranks to how his father taught him to think. In this book, the author takes us behind the scenes of the space shuttle Challenger investigation, where he dramatically revealed the cause of the disaster with a simple experiment.

RHUK. Paperback. NEW. In this warm, insightful portrait of the Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1965, we see the wisdom, humour and curiosity of Richard Feynman through a series of conversations with his friend Ralph Leighton. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1965, Richard Feynman was one of the world's greatest theoretical physicists, but he was also a man who fell, often jumped, into adventure. An artist, safecracker, practical joker and s

Hachette India. Paperback. NEW. What are the Yoga Sutras? Instructions for bearded rishis who lived in the forests of ancient India? Or the complete manual of asanas? Neither! In fact, the text may well have been called ‘Maharishi P’s Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control’, for it is really a set of techniques to help us – all of us – awaken and harness the explosive power of our minds, through our actions, our attitudes and our awareness. And not our asanas? Those too, but not in the way you imagined it. In this surprising, sparkling book, Roopa Pai unravels the secrets of Patanjali's compact 2,000-year-old text in ways both fun and accessible. Walk down the well-marked paths into a dazzling world where a whole new version of yourself – self-assured, fearless and free – awaits you. Go on, then – what are you waiting for?

Hachette India. Hardcover. NEW. In the captivating collection of stories titled "Stolen Hours and Other Curiosities," author Manjula Padmanabhan presents a thought-provoking array of imaginative tales set in inventive futures while simultaneously capturing the essence of today's world with flair and ingenuity. With twenty-five exhilarating narratives, Padmanabhan takes the reader on a journey through realms inhabited by rebellious cellphones, lustful holograms, a tourist vampire with a peculiar penchant for spicy Indian blood, and even a conference of galactic gods. Each story presents a unique twist on familiar reality, inviting readers to question the very fabric of our society and contemplate where we are headed as a collective. The author's storytelling prowess shines in each story as she presents a wide range of scenarios, from bejeweled party guests unexpectedly stripped naked to a teenager who has the ability to steal time from others. These tales push the boundaries of our imagination,… Read More

Speaking Tiger. NEW. Baba Padmanji’s 1857 Marathi novel Yamunaparyatan highlights the suffering of Hindu widows, forced into a life of loneliness and torture by their cruel Brahminical families. The heroine of the novel, Yamuna, starts off as a happily married woman, sharing a bond of mutual trust and respect with her husband. She travels with him across various regions of the Bombay Presidency and western India and her interactions with widows on the way reveal the extent of their suffering within Hindu patriarchal and Brahminical society. Yamuna sympathizes with them and calls for urgent reform, while advocating for widow remarriage. When tragedy strikes and Yamuna is widowed, she too is tortured and stigmatized. But the feisty young woman manages to start a new chapter in life by converting to Christianity and remarrying a Christian man. Yamuna’s Journey is the first English translation of Padmanji’s pathbreaking novel. In this engrossing and layered translation, Deepra Dandekar paints a… Read More

HarperCollins Leadership. Paperback. NEW. You no longer have to (or should) exchange your time for money. You can create passive streams of income that make you money while you sleep. Brian Page knows it can happen because he’s done it himself. This book is based on the lessons he learned al

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Paperback. NEW. In the enchanting and heartwarming novel, "The Book of Beginnings," author Sally Page invites readers into a world full of mystery, secrets, and unexpected friendships. Following the success of her previous bestseller, "The Keeper of Stories," Page once again showcases her masterful storytelling and the profound impact of human connection. The story centers around Jo Sorsby, a woman seeking solace and a fresh start away from her troubled past. In a fortuitous turn of events, Jo agrees to take over her uncle's cherished stationery shop, immersing herself in the lives of the shop's customers. Surrounded by the warm, wooden shelves filled with colorful notebooks and pens, Jo finds solace and distraction from the pain in her heart. It is within the walls of this quaint stationery shop that Jo's path intersects with two unlikely allies - Ruth, a vicar with her own secrets, and Malcolm, a septuagenarian who is still discovering himself. As Jo gets to know… Read More

One More Chapter. Paperback. NEW. Sally Page's latest novel, "The Keeper of Stories," has captured the hearts of readers, earning it the title of Sunday Times bestseller. This enchanting book takes readers on a journey with protagonist Janice, a cleaner who finds solace in collecting the stories of others. As Janice goes about her daily cleaning tasks, she discovers that people are eager to share their tales with her, drawing her into their lives. The spark of Janice's storytelling journey remains a mystery to her. It could have been a casual conversation snippet she overheard while cleaning a sink, but from that point forward, she becomes a magnet for people's tales. Whether it's dusting a sitting room or defrosting a fridge, Janice finds that stories are reaching out to her, compelling her to gather them as her own. However, when Janice begins working for the cunning and wise Mrs B, a woman in her nineties, she encounters someone who is eager to hear her story. But Janice firmly believes that… Read More

Printer's Devil. Paperback. NEW. Fathers are Forever is a daughter’s tribute to the memory of her father, Adv. Mukund Pai, an honest account of the extraordinary life of an ordinary man. The author, Natasha Pai Sansguiri, is a Corporate Legal Counsel working at a multinational company out of Bengaluru, and has put into words moments that she has spent with her father that she deeply cherishes and draws inspiration from long after he is gone. This book which was originally planned as a keepsake for her only daughter, is poised to reach out to every daughter who shares or has shared this forever kind of bond with her father.

Penguin eBury Press. Paperback. NEW. In the distant land of Gandhara, there once was a janapada called Chakrapuri. Its elders were a worried lot. Their children were uninterested in the welfare and upkeep of the janapada. Most of them were consumed by self-interest and avarice, seeking

Hachette India Children’s Books. Paperback, Box Set - Paperback. NEW. Everyone's favourite mithyakins – the Taranauts – are now here a brand-new box set! Grab all eight books of India's first complete fantasy-adventure series for children, at a fabulously discounted price and get set for a riddle-solving, puzzle-cracki

Juggernaut Publication. Paperback. NEW. to change your habits but don?t know how and where to begin? Want to calm your mind and be at peacewith who you truly are deep down? Want to reach your maximum potential?Certified Leap Ahead and Human Potential Coach Sanket Pai tells you how to grow beyond your self-limiting beliefs.Go ahead and reinvent yourself with simple tips and exercises! A must-read for today?s youth and adults alike.