What would you say of a boy who gets into trouble over and over again? That's what Little Shambu does with his dog, the loyal Dum Dum, in tow. But as his best friend, Shanti, would tell you, it always leads him into exciting adventures involving homely chickens and a crafty fox, mischievous mice, moustached men and confusing encounters with aliens. Escape into the fantastic world of Little Shambu with these brand-new adventures of the beloved character from TINKLE.

The Adventures of Shikari Shambu is a comic book that features one of the most-beloved characters from the famous comic book series, Tinkle. This book is dedicated solely to the adventurous and humorous character of Shikari Shambu and his numerous escapades. The Tinkle comic books were and still are popular children's books that showcase a variety of lovable animal and human characters and each of their adventures. Shikari Shambu is one such character whose popularity rose to such heights that The Adventures of Shikari Shambu, a book focusing solely on Shikari Shambu, was published. The Adventures of Shikari Shambu consists of various intriguing stories. The Cowardly Tiger, Bear with Me, The Talking Tiger, Airborne, Shambu Bags A Bear and many other such wonderful tales of fun-filled adventure are included. Each of these stories is funny but also include a moral aimed at making children more aware. This book was published by Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited in 2007 and is available in paperback format Key Features: The Adventures of Shikari Shambu is a wonderful tool for children to learn the joy of reading.The book has many illustrated stories of animals that allow children to learn and associate fiction with fact.

"Off to the hills of España we go. Grab a tomato . . . get ready . . . now THROW!" Every year, the town of Buñol in Spain holds La Tomatina, a grand fiesta featuring the world's BIGGEST food fight! Join in the fun! Afer putting on goggles and grabbing some squishy tomates, it's time to toss fruit like there's no tomorrow. "WHOOSH! Tomatoes are filling the air!" "SPLAT! Tomatoes are stuck in my hair!" Soon, the entire town is flowing in crimson. Juice flows down ears, drips off noses, runs down ankles, and spreads through toes. And the tomatoes are still flying until . . . BOOM! The cannon is fired, and it's time to stop for the day, clean up, and go to bed, to dream of all of the fun next year. A silly, sensory celebration of tradition and gold old-fashioned food fight fun, Splat! is sure to delight.

A solitary economist drives from France to Sweden to try and redeem a tragedy; a boy fervently hopes his father will not miss his appearance in a school play; a painter on the way to Europe is about to board the wrong flight; a village boy leaves school for the bright lights of Bangalore; a man tries to stop time. Wry, tender, borderline surreal, Difficult Pleasures is a collection of stories about the need to escape and the longing to belong. Accomplished, ambitious and full of surprises, this is a masterful collection - and it confirms Anjum Hasan’s reputation as one of India’s most gifted young writers.

All relationships should come with a precautionary warning: HANDLE WITH CARE The final audition for Rajhans College’s prestigious music band brings together three contrasting personalities. Vikrant, a perfectionist, who believes there is only one perfect someone for you. Anamika, a free spirit, who stands up for what she believes is right. And Yuvi, a die-hard music lover, who can strum the guitar all night long and still wake up the next morning to drop off his girlfriend. The three become close friends and start hanging out regularly. So how does Aditya, a stranger, become a part of their lives? And what happens next? Sorry, You’re Not My Type is a true story that will redefine friendship, affection, and infatuation.

Representations of Calcutta are analysed, and the author shows how the rumours of westerners contribute to the elaboration of an imaginary city. In doing so, they circulate in ways fundamental to the maintenance of international order.

Sleeping Like a Baby serves as the ultimate bedside companion for parents, packed with all the modern tools you need to build a stronger connection with your children and enable age-appropriate sleep for their optimum growth. The book does the seemingly impossible: blending traditional wisdom and the latest research, it gives us a revolutionary approach to achieve longer naps, better night sleep with fewer wakings, a happier baby and more joy and rest as a family, without resorting to fraught practices like 'sleep training'. With anecdotal insights, deep research and practical tips in an Indian context, this book empowers parents to tune into their instincts and understand a child's cues so that bedtime battles, cranky days and sleepless nights are a thing of the past. Authored by the co-founders running the pioneering Facebook group Gentle Baby Sleep India, Sleeping Like a Baby shares the secret sauce that enables a family-no matter its structure or pressures-to keep the child's evolutionary and biological sleep needs in focus. Endorsed by some of the most eminent child sleep experts and written in a style that is deceptively simple and accessible, Sleeping Like a Baby is the final word on responsive and restful sleep for caregiver and baby. All night long.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

• While Shambu steals the gifts meant for Shanti’s sister, a langur wreaks havoc in the town. What happens when Shambu meets the langur? Find out inThe Looting Langur. • Shambuhas been tasked with catching a man-eater in the forest.And unknown to him, there are also two poachers looking to catch Shambu. Who will catch whom first? Check out. • Shambu’s nephew Vivekcoaxes Shambu to organize a summer camp for him and his friends. But camping out in the forest turns out to be more trouble than what Shambu signed up for in Shambu’s Summer Camp