: Wings of Fire - An Autobiography of Abdul Kalam (No:7445)
: APJ Abdul Kalam, Arun Tiwari
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: Every common man who by his sheer grit and hard work achieves success should share his story with the rest for they may find inspiration and strength to go on, in his story. The 'Wings of Fire' is one such autobiography by visionary scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who from very humble beginnings rose to be the President of India. The book is full of insights, personal moments and life experiences of Dr. Kalam. It gives us an understanding on his journey of success.
: R K Narayan's autobiography, My Days, depicts all the happenings f the author's life as well as the ups and down in the career.
The present critical study examines and analyses the narrative from the point of view of university examinations. It provides a comprehensive summary of My Days , its background and the critical problems associated with it.
: The Man -Eater of Malgudi was the ninth novel of R K Narayan. It was published in 1961. On its publication, the noel was highly praised by the editors of Times Literary Supplement. The novel is a delightful story of the little world of Malgudi, Narayan's imaginary town in South India. The novel has a well-coherent plot and a fine gallery of vivid, life-like characters. The novel is a great and complex work of art with a number f themes and ideas standing out of it.
: Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. Xan rescues the abandoned children and deliver them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.
: The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...
: Julius Caesar turns to psychological warfare...Tortuous Convolvulus the Roman agent is guaranteed to sow jealousy and discord anywhere. Can he make the Gauls suspect each other of treachery? Has Asterix really sold Rome the secret of the magic potion? And can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix outwit the weedy but wily Convolvulus and get the villagte back to normal?
: Fantastically Great Women who changed the World (No:7438)
: Kate Pankhurst
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: Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, has created this wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world.
Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in. Fly through the sky with the incredible explorer Amelia Earhart and read all about the Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole with this fantastic full colour book.
: Geronimo Stilton #29 Down and Out Down Under (No:7437)
: Geronimo Stilton
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: G'day, mate! I was searching for ideas for my new book, and my friend Petunia Pretty Paws knew just where to find them -- in Australia. Holey cheese, it sounded like a fabumouse adventure! But between surfing with sharks, being chased by poisonous snakes, and getting lost in the outback, I was beginning to wonder if this trip down under was really a good idea. Kangaroos and koalas and crocs -- oh, my! Would I ever see New Mouse City again?
: Geronimo Stilton : SpaceMice #7- Beware! Space Junk! (No:7436)
: Geronimo Stilton
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: Mouse star 1 is surrounded by floating space junk! It's yucky and dangerous. It's coming from a nearby planet, Cleanix. Geronimo Stiltonix goes to visit and discovers that the aliens there are very wasteful. Even worse, robots that they've thrown in the trash have started to rebel! Can the spacemice restore harmony before the robots take over?