Search Results: Titles starting with C from Keystones Books

PENGUIN INDIA. Paperback. NEW. Celebrated for his path-breaking discovery, the Raman Effect, C.V. Raman (1888–1970) was the first non-white and the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in the sciences in 1930. He also became the first Indian director of Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. While Raman’s science is great and adequately documented, his personal story is generally not known. In this well-researched, comprehensive volume, the biographer sheds light on Raman’s personal vision, idiosyncrasies and struggles. In the attempt to record his life, she traces the influences and events that made Raman the interesting man and scientist that he was.

Unbound. Paperback. NEW. Cain's Jawbone is an enigmatic novel, written by Edward Powys Mathers or Torquemada, an esteemed cryptic crossword compiler for the Observer in 1934. This book presents a unique challenge to its readers, combining the elements of a murder mystery with an incredibly intricate literary puzzle. The novel's intriguing premise revolves around the unearthing of six murders with the task of identifying their respective culprits. However, there is a catch. The pages of Cain's Jawbone have been deliberately printed in a haphazard and disordered manner, requiring readers to rely on logic and intelligent reading skills to piece the pages together correctly. The array of possibilities presented by the disorderly pages is vast, with millions of potential combinations. Nonetheless, only one arrangement holds the key to uncovering the identities of the six murder victims and their murderers. The challenge lies in successfully rearranging the pages to reveal this correct order, a feat… Read More

Scholastic Inc.. Paperback. NEW. 18-year-old Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter a threat like none they've ever seen - a Ghost Army

Hodder Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. are two stories/TV episodes in each book so they are 'flipper' books, with a front cover for each story.THE CASE OF THE PLOT TO PULL THE PLUGAn evil mastermind plans a nationwide prison escape.THE CASE OF THE THIEF WHO DRINKS FROM THE TOILET Local pets have become part of a criminal gang!

Hodder Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. are two stories/TV episodes in each book so they are 'flipper' books, with a front cover for each story.THE CASE OF THE FUDGIE FRY PIRATES: There's more to Shelter Island than a puffin refuge! THE CASE OF THE PLANT THAT COULD EAT YOUR HOUSE: A dangerous plant is on the loose!

Aleph Book Company. Hardcover. NEW. Case of Indian Marvels is the first major anthology of short stories by India?s most exciting new writers. The book pulls together the very best work of authors belonging to the millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) and Generation Z (born between the late 1990s and early 2010s). The forty stories in the volume explore every aspect of the Indian ethos in original and electrifying ways. Some stories deal with the dark times I

Usborne Publishing. Paperback. NEW. The greedy dragon wants the gold hidden in the castle that Jack built. Soon a witch, troll, frog, girl and prince join the story too! A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.

Sphere. Paperback. NEW. When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war.Rich at war wi

Usborne Publishing. Hardcover. NEW. Usborne Beginners are colorful information books for children beginning to read on their own. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Joram, a kind baboon who wins over other animals with his compassionate and thoughtful actions. Dino the Donkey and Rinku the Rat, who realise that the grass is always greener on the other side and learn to embrace their strengths. Ellie the Elephant, whose wish to fly is made true by other animals of the forest. Pari the Squirrel, who doesn’t even remember what she has forgotten. Bhim the Water Buffalo, who loves to read but his books keep getting stolen. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, friendship, determination and humour. These stories will: Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way In the chaotic world of today,… Read More

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Good Morning, Chanakya Sir!How we wish that this was true—that we could get the sharpest of minds to teach us how to deal with the myriad challenges life throws us!What are some of the principles and suggestions given by the most revered teacher and observer of human nature that work best for students? Best-selling author of the Chanakya Series, Radhakrishnan Pillai, culls out some of these nuggets from the master and presents them in a lucid, easy to understand manner, making Chanakya’s teachings accessible to everyone.Systematically addressing the most common issues faced by students, this book will help in: ConcentrationPurposeLearningDisciplineAwarenessDevotionDutyResponsibilities.

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Stories in Champak are set in a unique forest, Champakvan. Champa is an evergreen fragrant tree and van means forest. Great adventure lies in every page, waiting to take children on a wild and exciting ride. Everyone in this forest treats the other with respect, kindness, sensitivity and most importantly—they value friendship. Cheeku the Rabbit: He loves solving problems and finding thieves using his intelligence and technology. He is curious about science and introduces innovative ideas in Champakvan. He is an unofficial advisor to the king, the forest and his friends. Let’s encourage the Cheeku in us to be innovative, kind and rational.

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Delightful stories for children by one of India’s most loved writers. For over six decades now, Ruskin Bond has been entertaining and touching the lives of countless readers, young and old, with his stories, novels and poems. Children’s Omnibus: Volume 2 brings together, the best of his stories for young readers. Included here are old favorites like ‘The School among the Pines’ and ‘The Night the Roof Blew Off’, as well as lesser-known anecdotes such as the hilarious ‘My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters’ and the heart-warming ‘Adventures in Reading’. A selection of his charming, whimsical poetry for children, also included in this volume, makes this book a truly enchanting read. Funny, thoughtful, nostalgic and uplifting, Children’s Omnibus: Volume 2 is a treat for children and adults alike. Interesting Facts The second installment of the bestselling Children’s Omnibus by Ruskin Bond, this book is a collection of his new stories… Read More

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HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. Furore erupts across India when explosives are found in a vehicle parked outside the house of Asia's richest man. The controversial head of Mumbai Police's elite Crime Investigation Unit (CIU), who handles all high-profile cases, becomes the chief in

Talking Cub. Paperback. NEW. A story about four friends, a city in need of help, a bunch of clueless groan-ups and a very angry, very brown and very dangerous cloud. Amni wakes up one morning to find the sky taken over by a huge brown cloud. Where did this cloud appear from suddenly? Even as she and her friends Mithil, Tammy and Andrew start finding out more, their city of Mumbai starts reeling from the changes the cloud brings to the weather. Bhura Cloudus, as the media calls it, contains noxious gases, causes scalding rain to fall, makes birds flee the city, and suffocates every living thing. What will Mota Bhai, the powerful politician, do now? Can Vidisha and Bidisha, the scientist twins, find a solution? And what about superstar Pavan Kumar and the amazing cloud-sucking machine? Can Bhura ever be driven away, or is it already too late? Thought-provoking, funny and inspiring, A Cloud Called Bhura is about the changing global climate and the havoc it can cause, as well as the forces of… Read More

Rupa Publications India. Hardcover. NEW. The Coalition Years begins its journey in 1996 and explores the highs and lows that characterized sixteen years of one of the most tumultuous periods in the nation’s political history. It is an insightful account of the larger governance phenomenon in India—coalition politics—as seen through the eyes of one of the chief architects of the post-Congress era of Indian politics.From the inexplicable defeat of the Congress in the 1996 general elections and the rise of regional parties like the TDP and the TMC, to the compelling factors that forced the Congress to withdraw support to the I.K. Gujral government and the singular ability of Sonia Gandhi to forge an alliance with diverse political parties that enabled the Congress to lead the coalitions of UPA I and II, Pranab Mukherjee was a keen observer and an active participant in the contemporary developments that reshaped the course of the country’s political, economic and social destiny.Beyond the… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, 'Untouchable', at the age of sixteen, and has written memorable fiction ever since. He is famous not only for his love of the hills, but for imbuing the countryside with life and vibrancy through moving descriptions. The simple people who inhabit his stories evoke sympathy and laughter in equal measure. This wonderful collection of seventy stories, including classics like 'A Face in Dark', 'The Kitemaker', 'The Tunnel', 'The Room of Many Colours', 'Dust on the Mountain' and 'Times Stops at Shamli', is a must-have for any bookshelf.

Rupa Publications India. Hardcover. NEW. What do you get when you combine the power of radio with the vision of a nation's leader? Mann Ki Baat, the remarkable monthly radio programme that has taken India by storm. For over nine years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used this platform to connect with his people, sharing his thoughts, ideas and vision for the country. And now, as the show approaches its hundredth episode, Collective Spirit, Concrete Action takes you on a journey through the themes that have defined Mann Ki Baat and shaped India’s developmental trajectory. Over the course of 15 chapters, this book delves deep into the issues that have defined Mann Ki Baat over the years—from health and education to innovation and entrepreneurship—with each one providing a unique perspective on India's ongoing transformation. But what makes Collective Spirit, Concrete Action truly special are the insights and perspectives it offers from grassroots change-makers and iconic personalities.… Read More

William Collins. Paperback. NEW. The Sunday Times Bestseller A new assessment of the West’s colonial record In the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had