I'm crazy about Laura Levine's mystery series. Her books are so outrageously funny. --Joanne Fluke Freelance writer Jaine Austen has never been able to resist the siren call of an Eskimo Pie, just like she can't resist renewing her romance with Andrew, an old crush. With her bank account hitting new lows, she's also just agreed to write jokes for Dorcas, a stand-up comic who throws her pantyhose into the audience as a punch line. Not only is Dorcas's act a bomb, she is heckled by Vic, a gorgeous fellow comic. Naturally when Vic is murdered with Dorcas's pantyhose and that same Dorcas is standing over his dead body, the police arrest. . .Dorcas. They figure it's an open-and-shut case, although Jaine figures no killer can be that dumb. But when Jaine sets out to find the real culprit, she is distracted by one dating disaster after another with Andrew--and she may not see the dark side of comedy until she faces the business end of a gun and a cold, deadly grin. . . "Fun. . .Jaine's dogged sleuthing and screwball antics will entertain fans of this fizzy series." --Publishers Weekly

ECOLOGICAL MESSAGES IN INDIAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE:CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CREATORS -----Dr.Shobha Ramaswamy Indian writing in English for children and young adults has come of age, with a plethora of talented and dedicated writers contributing their creative efforts towards the growth of this new field. The book is based on the author’s interviews with the creators of English-language fiction for the young in India. Specially selected are those who have a deep love for nature. Writers, illustrators, publishers, editors and also environmentalists have been interviewed. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi’s grant of a Major Research Project to the author made these interviews possible. The galaxy of those interviewed include: Meeting the Authors • Nilma Sinha • Ira Saxena • Shamim Padamsee • Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan • Benita Sen • Deepak Dalal • Zai Whitaker • Ranjit Lal • Leela Gour Broome • Sreekumar Varma • Sandhya Rao • Dr.Graeme Macqueen • Ken Spillman • Anushka Ravishankar • Asha Nehemiah • Harini Gopanswami Srinivasan • Radha H.S. • Sowmya Rajendran • Niveditha Subramaniam • D.Ronald Hadrian Views of the Illustrators • Ashok Rajagopalan • Maya Ramaswamy • Priya Kuriyan • Januka Deshpande What the Editors and Publishers Have to Say • Himanshi Sharma, TERI Books, New Delhi • Maegan ,Tara Publishers,Chennai • Mala Kumar, Pratham Books, Bangalore • Saraswathy Rajagopalan, Mango Books, Kochi • Shobha Viswanath,Karadi Tales,Chennai • Mini Krishnan, Editor ,OUP,Chennai. • Sandhya Rao,author and former editor, Tulika,Chennai) Some Suggestions from Environmentalists • Payal B.Molur (Author and Wildlife Educator) ‘OSAI’ Kalidas, Conservat

Murali Krishnan aka Mooli: a boy whose meddling ways get him into trouble all the time. Supriya George aka Soups: a girl who loves reading and has plenty of smart ideas. They are best friends on a mission. To win a prize on the website WAYOUTS [World’s As Yet Original Untried Tricks and Stunts] So they try out many untried tricks and stunts. And mess up the house. And trouble their parents. And create ruckus in their neighbourhood. But do they eventually win the prize? Pick up this easy- to- read book and find out how Meddling Moolie and Soups ‘shoot’ a neighbour, discover a blue-legged alien and have some awesome, super cool adventures.

Murali Krishnan aka Mooli: a boy whose meddling ways get him into trouble all the time. Supriya George aka Soups: a girl who loves reading and is full of super-smart ideas. They are best friends on a mission. To win a prize on the website WAYOUTS [World’s As Yet Original Untried Tricks and Stunts] So they try out many untried tricks and stunts. And mess up the house. And trouble their parents. And create confusion at a medical college. But do they eventually win the prize? Pick up this easy-to-read book and find out how Meddling Mooli and Soups find new uses for toothpaste, outwit a bully and have some awesome, super cool adventures.

Aman is to paint a mural on the new hospital when disaster strikes. Can he and Paru, the mason's daughter, save the day? Will the townsfolk get the mural of their dreams? Why Should you read the book? Short, illustrated story set in the Nilgiris with simple vocabulary. Perfect for young readers progressing from picture books. Gorgeous illustrations with fun and interactive exercises at the end. A fun story depicting the importance of inclusivity and representation in healthcare

Explore the Book is not a commentary with verse-by-verse annotations. Neither is it just a series of analyses and outlines. Rather, it is a complete Bible survey course. No one can finish this series of studies and remain unchanged. The reader will receive lifelong benefit and be enriched by these practical and understandable studies. Exposition, commentary, and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible will be found throughout this giant volume. Bible students without any background in Bible study will find this book of immense help as will those who have spent much time studying the Scriptures, including pastors and teachers. Explore the Book is the result and culmination of a lifetime of dedicated Bible study and exposition on the part of Dr. Baxter. It shows throughout a deep awareness and appreciation of the grand themes of the gospel, as found from the opening book of the Bible through Revelation.

"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."--

When the Royal Chapati Cook quits, there is no one to make the fluffy-puffy chapatis that the king loves. Can they find another champion chapati maker at the Grand Chapati Contest?