Download or read book Dehradoon An Illustrated Journey of A City written by Mauli Shree Mishra and published by COPAL Publishing Group. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is remembrance to the fading memories of a city and takes its readers on a journey of 'Vale of Doon'. It tries to tell the story of Doon Valley through its narratives and illustrations, which we have often found ourself wondering about when passing by an old deteriorating structure hiding beneath green monsoon moss in a forgotten part of the city, sitting by a canal or an abandoned bridge watching the setting sun through the blue‐tangerine skies or while taking a walk through a forest bathed in wintery sunshine. Doon Valley has been nothing less than a magical land with its inhabitants of kinds who have coexisted since time immemorial, but this coexistence of man and nature is now threatened by insensitive and unscientific development. The book urges its readers to reflect and act in order to protect their valley for future generations and times to come. The book tries to put together the otherwise ignored fragments of the city heritage that still stand, awaiting to be torn apart by the insensitive developmental activity but hoping to be rescued and bring people closer to the Dehra of old times.
Download or read book A Town Called Dehra written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autobiographical memoirs of Ruskin Bond, Indic author, in Dehradun.
Download or read book The Kipling Road written by Ruskin Bond and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ''Remember the old road, The steep stony path That took us up from Rajpur, Toiling and sweating And grumbling at the climb, But enjoying it all the same...' From 'Remember the Old Road' by Ruskin Bond Sometimes, a journey can be of discovery. And, in this compilation, Ruskin Bond has discovered hair-raising stories of other people's journeys, taken many many years ago. Bond describes the old track from Rajpur to Mussorie, surrounded by Oak trees and colonial buildings in 'The Kipling Road'. Braving blizzards and bandits, M. Huc takes a momentous journey to Ladakh in 'Journey to the Forbidden City', while Osa Johnson, the only woman adventurer in the book, gives her awe-inspiring account of cannibals in 'A Woman Among Cannibals'. Be it travelling for shikar or search for new lands or just for survival, this book is packed with action!
Download or read book Roads to New Delhi Pb written by Ruskin Bond and published by Rupa Publications India Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking through Delhi brings Ruskin Bond face-to-face with a host of colourful characters-the formidable Punjabi matriarch 'Bhabiji' of Rajouri who presides over her bustling joint family; Kamla who strikes up an unlikely friendship; Frank Brain of West Patel Nagar, of the curious name and curiouser life; feathered friends who have made the old city their own; and the 'Daryaganj Strangler' who has a special affection for the city's publishers. In this collection of short stories that is an ode to the spirit of Delhi, Ruskin Bond captures the people and the places with warmth and humour, and brings to life the magic of the city.
Download or read book Thangam of Mehrgarh written by Geeta Dharmarajan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet a friend from the Indus Valley! Thangam lived 9000 years ago and was part of a great civilization. Yet, she was just like you - dreamy, restless and wanting to do everything all at once.
Download or read book Cities and Canopies written by Harini Nagendra and published by Viking. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native and imported, sacred and ordinary, culinary and floral, favourites of various kings and commoners over the centuries, trees are the most visible signs of nature in cities, fundamentally shaping their identities. Trees are storehouses of the complex origins and histories of city growth, coming as they do from different parts of the world, brought in by various local and colonial rulers. From the tree planted by Sarojini Naidu at Dehradun's clock tower to those planted by Sher Shah Suri and Jahangir on Grand Trunk Road, trees in India have served, above all, as memory keepers. They are our roots: their trunks our pillars, their bark our texture, and their branches our shade. Trees are nature's own museums. Drawing on extensive research, Cities and Canopies is a book about both the specific and the general aspects of these gentle life-giving creatures.
Download or read book Periodicals Readers and the Making of a Modern Literary Culture Bengal at the Turn of the Twentieth Century written by Samarpita Mitra and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Periodicals, Readers and the Making of a Modern Literary Culture is a study of literary periodicals and the Bengali public sphere at the turn of the twentieth century, the variety of interests and concerns that animated this domain and how literary relations were seen to constitute new social solidarities.
Download or read book Transforming Schools written by Arun Kapur and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2007-02-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With special reference to India.
Download or read book Sugar in Milk written by Thrity Umrigar and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely and timeless picture book about immigration that demonstrates the power of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller. An ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2021 A Kirkus Best Books of 2020 A School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 Winner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award An Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022 "An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title." --School Library Journal, starred review When I first came to this country, I felt so alone. A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.
Download or read book She Sang for India written by Suma Subramaniam and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A picture book biography about M.S. Subbulakshmi, a powerful Indian singer who advocated for justice and peace through song. Before M.S. Subbulakshmi was a famous Carnatic singer and the first Indian woman to perform at the United Nations, she was a young girl with a prodigious voice. But Subbulakshmi was not free to sing everywhere. In early 1900s India, girls were not allowed to perform for the public. So Subbulakshmi busted barriers to sing at small festivals. Eventually, she broke tradition to record her first album. She did not stop here. At Gandhi's request, Subbulakshmi sang for India’s freedom. Her fascinating odyssey stretched across borders, and soon she was no longer just a young prodigy. She was a woman who changed the world.
Download or read book Daddy Donkey and His Little Son written by Kunal Das and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heart-warming tale of unconditional love to celebrate the special bond between a father and son While roaming in the jungle one day, the donkey Louie noticed a lonely lion cub crying in pain. Despite the warnings of his fellow donkeys, kind Louie extended his caring arms to the cub. The cute cub, Zozo, started seeing a father figure in Louie. While Louie, unshaken by the criticism of the other donkeys, decided to raise Zozo as his own son and this decision invited its fair share of trouble. The story revolves around the innocent relationship and emotions of Daddy Louie and Son Zozo and teaches the following - The value of relationships and bonds in a family Being kind and spreading love without expecting sweet returns Love is not limited to biological relations only A good deed will always have a good return Imaginations, beautifully depicted through illustrations, will not only engage children but will also encourage them to learn as they read along. The fun story and the usage of easy words and vibrant pictures will also inspire the habit of self-reading in them. This book is also a loving gift on occasions such as Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, and other such special days for children and parents to read together and celebrate the depth of love between them throughout the year.
Download or read book Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra written by Stephen Costanza and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day, Antonio Vivaldi composes a new orchestral piece, and every day, the orphan Candida transcribes Vivaldi's masterpiece into sheet music for the Invisible Orchestra. Nobody notices Candida or appreciates her hard work. But one day Candida accidentally slips a poem she wrote into the sheet music and the girl so often behind the shadows gets recognized for her own talents. Vivaldi really did have an Invisible Orchestra made up of orphan girls he taught to play. This beautiful book pays tribute to their inspiration.
Download or read book My Pandemic Diary written by Kunal Das and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rhyming children's book to encourage learning new skills and staying positive at home during corona pandemicCOVID-19 has brought everyone's lives to a standstill and children are bearing the brunt of this storm as well. Schools are closed and so are the playgrounds. Such psychological stress amongst children can lead to depression and behavioral changes, often lasting much longer than the pandemic. This book shows the experiences of a little girl during the strange worldwide corona pandemic. The book shows how the girl got over her lockdown blues and decided to wisely utilize her time in learning new skills, reconnecting with nature, and interacting more with family. She has remained positive during this difficult phase and hopeful of a bright future. She has also adapted herself to the new rules of life such as wearing masks and social distancing. Let us join her journey and explore the art of being optimistic during challenging times. This book shows the corona period through the eyes of a little girl, talks about her feelings and the things she did while at home. The book discusses the following - *Various measures that were taken during the corona period to stop the spread of the virus--Closure of schools, playgrounds, markets, and shopping malls-Cancellation of sporting events, birthday parties, picnics to restrict the gatherings.-Lockdown with 'Stay at Home' instruction.*How the little girl overcame her lockdown blues, made activity chart, spent family time, and utilized her time wisely in various activities such as exercising, cooking, gardening, art& craft, making masks, learning guitar, etc. *How the world changed and adapted to the new normal of life - masks, social distancing, online study, etc.*Contribution of corona warriors - doctors, nurses, policemen, reporters, etc. who worked tirelessly.*The teachings and learning hidden in the nature surrounding our lives and how nature healed during this period.*Role of parents in keeping kids motivated and hopeful for a bright future.This is a perfect book for teachers and parents, who want to calm down the anxiety of their kids and are looking for ideas on how to keep their children busy at home. The story encourages children to learn new creative skills, make a daily activity chart, respect corona warriors, appreciate nature, adapt to the new normal of life with masks and social distancing, remain positive, enjoy family time, and follow a healthy lifestyle. The story is written in an easy rhyming form with colorful illustrations to spread positivity, motivation, and hope to the kids. There is a fun activity page at the end to help kids look at the positive things that happened in their lives during corona time.
Download or read book Journey Down the Years written by Ruskin Bond and published by Rupa Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a novelist and storyteller, I have always drawn upon my memories of places that I have known and lived in over the years. More than most writers, perhaps, I find myself drawing inspiration from the past-my childhood, adolescence, youth, early manhood... The stories and the poems float in through my window, float in from the magic mountains, and the words appear on the page without much effort on my part. Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, in the course of which he has come to be known for his simple and witty writing style. These twenty-five stories form a delightful collection of some of his non-fiction sketches, his interaction with the natural world, and his life in small towns that has given him some of his biggest stories. Bond's journey as a writer has been a remarkable one and these stories show the master storyteller at his very best.
Download or read book A Comb of Wishes written by Lisa Stringfellow and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure. Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish. But what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price… Don’t miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls “one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time”!
Download or read book A Bouquet of Love written by Ruskin Bond and published by Rupa Publication. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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