Meet Mumbai's greatest teen detective No case is bizarre enough for detective Shrilok, a chaiwala with a penchant for deduction, disguises and drama, and his partner in crime, Rohan Doctor. Be it a hand turning up in a steel lunchbox, a stolen rose diamond reappearing in a vada pav, a selfie-scandal in Bollywood, the Red Signal League of blind beggars or the dogs of Bhaskarville disappearing into the fog, the duo is sure to nab the suspects. They crack ten thrilling cases, no problem, but will Shrilok be a match for his nemesis, Masterji, in his ultimate encounter?

A Magical Tale Of Bringing Colour Back Into The City All Colour Has Left Amie'S City, Doombay, Making Its Usually Friendly People Think In Black And White And Come To Fists Over Petty Differences, And Issues Of Caste And Religion. Worse Still, It Makes Amie'S Mother Ill. The Only Way To Save Her Is To Bring Colour Back. So Amie Embarks On A Quest To Hue Country, Meeting Along The Way Her Allies Mitey The Flea, Soma The Ant, And The Rat Dveeja. But The Problem Is Greater Than Amie Has Anticipated, For Hue Country, Where Colours Are Sieved, Sifted, Sung And Danced Into Being, Is Besieged By The Evil, Egoistic Emperor Of Gloom And His Minions & A Fascinating Tale Of Imaginary Landscapes And Magical Adventures, In The Tradition Of The Little Prince And Haroun And The Sea Of Stories, Amie And The Chawl Of Colour Marks The Debut Of A Promising New Talent.

Short stories about 15 of the states of India are preceded by a few interesting facts about the states.

After a secret mission in Afghanistan ends in a terrible accident, Raja Roychowdhury, fondly known as Kakababu, resigns as the director of the Archaeological Survey of India and goes home to his second-hand books. But the desire to hunt down old, unsolved mysteries of the world refuses to leave him alone. Despite living with an amputated leg, Kakababu insists on taking biannual holidays to remote, little-known areas - and refuses to tell anyone what he does there. Now that he's old enough, Shontu, Kakababu's nephew, has finally been allowed to accompany Kakababu on these mysterious trips. And he cannot wait for the thrilling adventures to begin!In 'The Emperor's Lost Head', Kakababu takes Shontu to Kashmir to find a hidden sulphur mine. Except that that's a lie, and Shontu has no idea how to get his uncle to admit the truth.'The King of the Emerald Isles' finds uncle and nephew in an uncharted island in the Indian Ocean. Stubbornly secretive as always, Kakababu refuses to tell Shontu what has brought him to the dangerous island. Is he ready for the answers he might find?

Express to impress Poets are born. Public speakers are made. And this collection of assorted elocution pieces is designed to do just that: unleash the orator within you. Handpicked by master speaker Terry O'Brien, it includes: · Delightful poems that impart wisdom: from Kipling's classic If, to charming verses by the beloved Ruskin Bond · Eloquent prose pieces: from Twain's razor-sharp wit to the insights of Bacon · Impressive dramatic excerpts: think Shakespeare · Speeches that changed the world: from John F. Kennedy to our very own Mahatma Gandhi * Speaking is good, speaking effectively is even better—and Terry brings you its secrets, tips and tricks.

WELCOME TO STORK-PUR, THE PLACE OF NO RETURN One moonlit night, when Shikar, the squirrel, asks his favourite doves, Lovey and Dovey, to tell him a story, they recount their time at Stork-pur, a mysterious bird commune. A place no bird would ever want to visit. On a secret mission, the doves are taken hostage by a villainous stork whose dark plan is to rule the bird-world. Danger lurks in every corner of the caves the doves are imprisoned in, and they wonder whom they can trust? The talkative green pigeon, the mesmerizing whistling thrush or the magnificent golden eagle? The feather-raising adventure ends finally in a story the doves dub as 'the story of all stories'–one that deeply affects Shikar and alters his notions of himself, his past and his origins. Return to the Rose Garden to read about the enthralling capers of your favourite feathered friends and bird-squirrel, as they swap stories of daring and wonder.

From growing up with dysfunctional families to coming of age, from dealing with heartbreak, pain and grief to learning to accept and forgive, To the Bravest Person I Know is modern therapy delivered to you through a series of poems and a letter in verse that runs as a footnote from the beginning to the end of the book.

Has your pool turned pink recently? Are kidnappers after your pet chicken? Is an old forest in danger? Sisters and little investigators, Tam and Ant cannot believe their eyes when they meet 'Egghead' right in their living room! The soon discover that he is, in fact, the ghost of a famous detective who was quite sought-after in his time. The girls now enlist his services for their detective agency-after all, the friendly ghost does come with great abilities. Together they must solve the strange incidents that keep happening at their beloved Emerald Gardens-the quiet little residential complex. What's more, YOU can help the detectives crack the cases with Solve It Yourself clues (SIY), picture puzzles, secret codes and more in this 5-in-1 chapter book!

Hugo's legs have run away. They simply didn't want to stay at home where they just lay about. Hugo's legs just wanted out! Hugo Holt's legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can't do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?

This book is a selection of the best of stories by Upendrakishore Roychoudhuri, and the most fascinating of his characters: Goopy and Bagha, dedicated but unsuccessful musicians who are cast out of their homes because their music drives their families and neighbours crazy; Tuntuni, the little bird; the clever fox; Majantali Sarkar, the cat; the intrepid Granny Hunchback; and many others. Swagata Deb’s vibrant translation brings Upendrakishore’s unique magic to a wider audience, giving a new lease of life to these evergreen tales.