Download or read book Nisha Small written by CG Salamander and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nisha Small is the youngest detective in all of Madurai. So when her friend's sister's thaali gets stolen shortly before the wedding, Small is called in to solve the mystery. Can she beat the older moustached detectives to catch the thief?
Download or read book Asariri written by Rajni Sekhri Sibal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few days after Nisha loses her best friend, her father, she meets Asariri on a hilltop covered in daisies and irises in the Himalayas. Asariri befriends Nisha, a young single mother, who has lost her husband and father within a span of two years. Asariri is a bit of a poet and provides meaning to Nisha's life. Drawing upon all that is rational and profound, Asariri helps Nisha reconcile with death and accompanies her in her quest to understand all that matters to a rational person in a global world – happiness, life choices, dreams and success, balance in life and nature and peace and serenity – and all that needs to be comprehended to live a 'life full of life'. Asariri is a disembodied voice with access to a mystic ancient pool of infinite wisdom. A poignantly written story-moving, rich in character and deeply emotional.
Download or read book Amil and the After written by Veera Hiranandani and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after tragedy, Amil and the After is a companion to the beloved and award-winning Newbery Honor novel The Night Diary, by acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule. Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore. The memory of the long and difficult journey from their hometown in what is now Pakistan lives with him. And despite having an apartment in Bombay to live in and a school to attend, life in India feels uncertain. Nisha, his twin sister, suggests that Amil begin to tell his story through drawings meant for their mother, who died when they were just babies. Through Amil, readers witness the unwavering spirit of a young boy trying to make sense of a chaotic world, and find hope for himself and a newly reborn nation.
Download or read book The Conch Bearer The Brotherhood of the Conch written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author and poet, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is widely known for her novels, Sister of My Heart, The Mistress of Spices, The Vine of Desire and Queen of Dreams. Translated into 11 languages, including Dutch, Hebrew and Japanese, her other writings include two prize-winning short story collections, two volumes of poetry, and her novels for young children. Among the awards and citations she has are the O. Henry Prize, two Pushcart Prizes, and the American Book Award. Born in India, she currently lives in Texas where she teaches creative writing at the University of Houston.
Download or read book Tamaruq written by E. J. Swift and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing from her family and the elitist oppression of the Osiris government, Adelaide Rechnov has become the thing she once feared, a revolutionary. But with the discovery of a radio signal comes the stark realization that there is life outside their small island existence. Adelaide’s worries are about to become much bigger. Meanwhile, as rumour spreads on the mainland, many head to the lost city of Osiris with their own devious objectives. But in a world where war is king and only the most powerful survive, there can only be one victor... The thrilling, epic finale to The Osiris Project
Download or read book After the One written by Cass Lester and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘A treat of a book about love and friendship - sip a Prosecco and enjoy!’ Jacqueline Wilson, bestselling author of The Story of Tracy Beaker How do you move on after The One? April 16th is always one of Charley’s worst days of the year. It’s her husband’s birthday, a painful reminder of his death four years ago. So naturally, her car breaks down. She nearly gets run over trying to catch the bus. And then she’s made redundant. Her friends see the redundancy as a chance for her to start again and live the life she always wanted, but since being widowed Charley has clung to familiarity and avoided change like the plague. Then, out of the blue, her mother-in-law Pam pitches up in need of a place to stay after walking out on her 40-year marriage. Together, Charley and Pam find themselves at a crossroad. It’s not easy to move on after The One, but they can’t stand still forever. A gorgeously heartwarming and feel-good story for fans of Libby Page and Nicola Gill. Praise for After the One ‘I loved this sweetly engaging story of two women overcoming heartbreak at different stages of life – it envelopes the reader in a warm hug of friendship and hope.’ Sarah Steele, USA Today bestselling author of The Missing Pieces Of Nancy Moon ‘This was such a sweet and cheering read. With the first fictional mother-in-law I’d actually be glad to have! Everyone needs a Pam.’ Joanna Nadin, author of The Queen of Bloody Everything 'A feel-good story which will appeal to many ages and I look forward to recommending it to customers.' Coles Books, Bicester ‘A beautifully written and heartwarming story about love, loss and finding the courage to start again ... so witty and yet packed full of emotion throughout. I totally loved every second of this story – it really is a must-read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I fell in love with the story from the start. The relationship between Pam and Charley is delightful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This is my first Cass Lester book but I'm hoping it won't be my last! This book is full of emotion and truthfulness so you may need a few tissues to hand if you tend to get a bit blubbery but I just absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Download or read book The Agile Enterprise written by David Asch and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of eminent software developers gathered at a Colorado ski lodge in 2001, codifying The Agile Manifesto, a philosophy for efficiently accomplishing technical work. In this accessible, real-world-example-laden, and unexpectedly entertaining book, The Agile Enterprise explains how to apply The Agile Manifesto's ideas company-wide. The wisdom imparted in The Agile Enterprise teaches students to decompose large problems into manageable chunks, helps managers find their value among self-managing teams, and enables executives to measure and recognize success in their own Agile Enterprises.
Download or read book Summary of Someone Else s Shoes by Jojo Moyes written by GP SUMMARY and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCLAIMER This book does not in any capacity mean to replace the original book but to serve as a vast summary of the original book. Summary of The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good IN THIS SUMMARIZED BOOK, YOU WILL GET: Chapter astute outline of the main contents. Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis. Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original book Jojo Moyes' novel Someone Else's Shoes is a story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances. Nisha Cantor is forced to walk in someone else's shoes after her husband announces a divorce, and Sam Kemp accidentally takes her gym bag. When she tries on Nisha's six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, she realizes something must change, and that is herself. The story is full of Jojo Moyes' humor, storytelling, and warmth.
Download or read book A Month of Sundays written by Andrea Rookes and published by Stone Cairn Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's love got to do with it? Ravi Thevar knows the Indian dating system only too well. He knows about matrimonial questionnaires, awkward meet-and-greets and the prospect of ending up married to a woman with whom he has zero chemistry. He's been named New York's Most Eligible (and perpetual) Bachelor for two years in a row thanks to his chronic aversion to a marriage facilitated by his parents. When his father is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Ravi finally concedes to his family's wishes by agreeing to marry Nisha Pillai, the beautiful, well-accomplished daughter of a family friend. Everything New York City florist Rosie Callaway is an eternal romantic. She regularly consults horoscopes and tarot in the hopes of finding her soulmate. And she does - one night when she ends up trapped in an elevator with a total stranger. This man is serious and pragmatic, yet by the time they are rescued Rosie doesn't want the night to end. When the universe intervenes, bringing Rosie and Ravi together every Sunday, they realize they might just be perfect for each other - if only he weren't already engaged to someone else...
Download or read book Dogs of India written by Polly McGee and published by Pantera Press. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge. A dish best served cold. Or if you're Sydney native Lola Wedd, with a broken heart and a life in chaos, a dish served up by heading to India to marry a total stranger as part of an international visa scam. Lola naïvely thought she would 'find herself' in India. Instead she is enmeshed in a drama worthy of Bollywood, starring an abandoned Pariah dog, a dead civil servant, a vengeful actor, a suicidal housewife, a boutique hotel owner, a blushing chauffeur, an absent groom, an ambitious girl journalist and a megalomaniac monkey. As Lola begins to understand the consequences of her choices, she ignites a series of events that lead to a Diwali Festival more explosive than anyone in New Delhi could have imagined.
Download or read book GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Foundation Student Book written by Karen Morrison and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book provides full coverage of the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. Written by experienced teachers, it also includes a solid breadth and depth of quality questions set in a variety of contexts. GCSE Mathematics Online - an enhanced digital resource incorporating progression tracking - is also available, as well as a free Teacher's Resource, Problem-solving Books and Homework Books.
Download or read book GCSE Mathematics for OCR Foundation Student Book written by Karen Morrison and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the OCR J560 GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book provides full coverage of the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically. Written by experienced teachers, it also includes a solid breadth and depth of quality questions set in a variety of contexts. GCSE Mathematics Online - an enhanced digital resource incorporating progression tracking - is also available, as well as Problem-solving Books, Homework Books and a free Teacher's Resource.
Download or read book Blow by Blow written by Keith Thomas Walker and published by Genesis Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lanisha Elder thought she found a diamond in the rough. Her sexy boxer beau has nine first-round knock-outs under his belt, and Lonzo put a ring on her finger, promising to never stray as he pursues his championship dreams. But it's hard to keep a roof over their heads in the meantime. Strapped for cash, Lonzo goes to work for a notorious crime boss, and trouble soon follows him to the people he loves. With her and her baby's life in danger, Nisha's not sure if she and Lonzo will make it to the final bell. Things get even more complicated when Nisha's first love returns from the war. Ellis is a handsome and decorated Marine now, and he would love to swoop in and deliver Nisha from the madness she calls life.
Download or read book Home written by Manju Kapur and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When their traditional business - selling saris - is increasingly sidelined by the new fashion for jeans and stitched salwar kameez, the Banwari Lal family must adapt. But instead of branching out, the sons remain apprenticed to the struggling shop and the daughters are confined to the family home. As envy and suspicion grip parents and children alike, the need for escape - whether through illicit love or in the making of pickles or the search for education - becomes ever stronger. Very human and hugely engaging, Home is a masterful novel of the acts of kindness, compromise and secrecy that lie at the heart of every family.
Download or read book GCSE Mathematics for AQA Foundation Student Book written by Karen Morrison and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created specifically for the AQA GCSE mathematics foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this student book provides full coverage of the qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand concepts, apply techniques, solve problems, reason, interpret and communicate mathematically.
Download or read book Someone Else s Shoes written by Jojo Moyes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.” —The New York Times A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes? Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope--she doesn’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in. That’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag--she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself. Full of Jojo Moyes’ signature humor, brilliant storytelling, and warmth, Someone Else’s Shoes is a story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything.
Download or read book Battle for Quentaris written by Michael Pryor and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who owns the mysterious statues found under the Old Tree Guesthouse? The claims of two mortal enemies turn from argument to battle and soon all of Quentaris is drawn into their age-old struggle. Nisha Fairsight must use her wits, wisdom and her fire magic to prevent the madness from spreading, to stop friend fighting friend and neighbour battling neighbour. Is this the end for the magical city of Quentaris?
