"Granny's favourite sari has been blown away by the wind. As they go looking for it, Granny and Anu meet many persons who have used the sari to their advantage."--

Remembrances form Granny's childhood have come about inspired by old black and white photographs. It brings to paper what the Granny told about her "good old times." The old artefacts and the everyday routines of using them hold a central place in these stories. What all was needed in order to treat your guest with a cup of coffee? What things were needed and how did you take care of these things?

Rajah Muchacho Singh Is Immensely Fascinated With His Curly-Whirly-Twirly Moustache. To Match Its Shape, The Rajah Orders Everything In His Kingdom To Be Fashioned The Same Way. But One Fine Morning, He Finds His Moustache Growing Straight! The Answer Lay In The Queen'S Hands.

All five books in Malcolm Archibald's 'The Swordswoman', a series of historical fantasy novels, now in one volume! The Swordswoman: Melcorka is an ordinary young woman from the Isles. But when her homeland of Alba is attacked by the Viking horde, Melcorka abandons her life of luxury and chooses the path of a warrior. With a ragtag band of companions, she heads south to unite the clans and free the land from the Norsemen's scourge, and claim her destiny. The Shining One: Melcorka the Swordswoman is unsettled. She wishes revenge on Egil the Norseman, yet knows that Defender, her magic sword, cannot kill without cause. After receiving a dire warning from the seer Fitheach, Melcorka and Bradan head toward the Western Isles in search of knowledge. Facing many dangers on their path, they forge on toward the Standing Stones of Callanish to face the most fearsome foe of all: The Shining One. Falcon Warrior: Sailing west across the Atlantic, Melcorka the Swordswoman and Bradan the Wanderer encounter a strange woman entombed within an iceberg. On her is a headband decorated with the symbol of a falcon. Heading towards Greenland, Vinland and eventually, the New World, the two face powerful foes. But can they find the ancient pyramid city of Cahokia and learn the mystery of the strange falcon artifact? Melcorka Of Alba: Melcorka and Bradan find themselves in dangerous waters when a storm sends them hundreds of miles off course. After countless days at sea, they find themselves in a strange Eastern land, in the city of Kollchi, surrounded by supernatural forces they have never seen before. With her trusty sword Defender by her side, Melcorka sets to overcome the odds. But in this dangerous land of monsters and demonic power, will it be enough? Loki's Sword: Facing war on two fronts, the High King of Alba orders Melcorka to hunt down and defeat the Butcher - a savage who wields Loki's Sword. Fighting through a variety of increasingly dangerous enemies, she and Bradan make their way towards their formidable, final foe. But is there something more to the Butcher than meets the eye - and what is the secret of Loki's Sword?

Pinto is a middle level officer in the Internal Security Agency, or ISA who discovers, through a series of episodic experiences that the template for catching spies is not the gun toting flamboyance of James Bond. Nor, for that matter, is it the dull grey world of Smiley’s People. Much of it is patient pursuit and back end planning lit by the occasional flash of brilliance. Yet, even if there are no adrenaline spikes and meetings in the shadows of the gloaming; Pinto enjoys his job with the all the mental challenges and the perseverance it requires. Like in any other government department, Pinto too has to deal with failing room coolers, an aging car and the quirks of officialdom; but there is a professional core in the organization that, with good humour, sensitivity and patience, is able to carry the day. The book also has side stories that, though occasionally anecdotal, paint Pinto’s life in vibrant colours.

About the Book: Jacob thought, 'What a marvel this house is! God has made it just for me. I should live here.’ Cia could feel the love in her granny's touch. The smell of coconut hair oil reminded her of her stay at Pati's place when Pati would insist on oiling her hair with hot coconut oil every Sunday. Jacob, who finds a dream house away from his woes; Cia, whose happiness knows no bounds as she welcomes her granny to her city, these heartwarming stories are sure to strike a chord with children and adults alike. This book promises to tickle your imagination and fill your heart with love for family and nature. About the Author: Ciara Padale was born in 2012 in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra. A nature and an animal lover, she was drawn to writing since the age of 8. Apart from writing and narrating stories, she is passionate about languages, dancing, football and cricket. English being her favorite subject in school, she has won prizes in elocution and story narration competitions at the school level and gold medals in English competitive exams at the interschool level. She draws inspiration from her favorite authors – Roald Dahl and Sudha Murty. The author's first book is "The Play and Other Stories."

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a wide selection of mixed media. Meditative and calming, a session at the loom is a great way to relax, and create something beautiful in the process. And you don't need expensive equipment: you can start your weaving journey on a small wooden frame or even a piece of cardboard, and it's now easy to book time on larger looms outside the home. The book includes: Choosing a loom, from the simplest small frames to sophisticated table and floor looms. Design and planning: taking inspiration from the natural world, sketching, photographing, making moodboards and exploring colour. Gathering materials: from natural straw, grass, flowers, feathers, bark and seedpods to more traditional yarns and threads and even paper and photographs. Personalising your work by incorporating well-loved old fabrics and precious sentimental items. Unusual techniques: weaving with photographs or directly onto handmade paper, three-dimensional sculptural weaving, non-loom techniques such as looping and netting. Gorgeously illustrated with work from the author and other artists from around the world, this book is an engaging and beautiful introduction to weaving for established textile artists or those coming to the craft for the first time.

“I have come to know of your lover for whom your love turned ‘Undying’ so soon. I want to meet her and see what she has got that I couldn’t give you.” Was Zafar having a clandestine affair as his wife suspected, or was he simply a man caught up in strange cirumstances? Cheated by an agent, university topper Sharanjeet found herself working as a maid in Singapore – would she ever escape her circumstances? A shriek in the middle of the night, the body of a corporate executive laying slain, a confession by a migrant worker from India – is it an open and shut case or a tangled love story? Being in love is no crime except in the eyes of Patricia’s man-hating boss – with fiancé Gerard refusing to be treated like a dirty secret, Patricia must find the key to her boss’s heart. Going from the simple to the delicately cocktailed this sumptuous platter of stories set in modern Singapore are a feast for the readers.

Anwyn Morgan, a naïve “missionary kid” takes you into her heart and mind unraveling her journey through a life of turning away from God and doing things her own way. She goes to India as the young bride of Benoy Guha to begin their fairy-tale marriage. He is handsome, rich and available. She just turned twenty-one and is eager for freedom and independence; a new beginning. Why wait? Benoy has been away too long from his cultural upbringing and so forgotten the rules and regulations of living with parents. His mother takes an instant dislike to Anwyn. Who can blame her? When the two women first meet, Benoy is too timid to introduce Anwyn as his wife. Locked in a space between two cultures, ethnicities and unsolved differences, Anwyn feels stifled living in a “joint family” system but tries hard to fit the mold of a meek, respectful wife. Benoy, who has reverted to a more orthodox lifestyle, struggles with her strong will and independent spirit realizing that along with depriving his mother the privilege of choosing his bride, he has perhaps made the wrong choice.