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 Home written by Manju Kapur and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A #1 bestseller in India: Three generations of Delhi shopkeepers confront a changing world Home tells the story of Banwari Lal and his family, merchants in one of the oldest districts of Delhi. An immigrant from Pakistan, Banwari Lal believes in fate, faith, and hard work. He comes to India after the Partition and opens a sari business. His daughter is given away into an arranged marriage, with tragic consequences. His eldest son is determined to marry for love. He soon sets his sights on beautiful seventeen-year-old Sona, who walks into the family shop one fine day in May of 1965. But it is Banwari Lal’s granddaughter Nisha who will become the family’s heart as they move from sorrow to prosperity. Spanning thirty years, Home is an extraordinary novel about tradition, change, and finding a place in which to belong.

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 Our Liminal Spaces written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How well do we really know the people closest to us? In the burgeoning city of Gurgaon on the outskirts of Delhi, Radha, a young Indian wife, silently chafes against the suffocating strictures of her orthodox in-laws. Yearning to put her education to use, she feels trapped in the role of a dutiful wife, despite her deep love for her husband, Shyam. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends Mira, her independent and bohemian neighbour. As their bond deepens, the trio—Radha, Shyam, and Mira—navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and betrayal. The choices they make will reverberate through their lives, challenging their beliefs about loyalty, forgiveness, and the true meaning of family. Years later, as the characters’ paths cross again, they must confront their pasts and the consequences of their actions. Set against a backdrop of cultural expectations and personal aspirations, this novel delves into the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of second chances, revealing the profound lessons found within life’s liminal spaces.

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 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 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?

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 Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore written by Niyatee Sharma and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ira's new friend Mahalaxmi is different from everyone else in the class. When Mahalaxmi can't come on the class trip to Mysore, Ira knows she has to find a way. But will Mahalaxmi let her classmates help her?

Download or read book The Chhau Champ hOle Book Story of a young girl aspiring to become a Chhau dancer written by Vibha Batra and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shubha wants to learn Chhau. But her father wants to only teach her brother Shayon. How will Shubha persuade him that she too deserves a chance?

Download or read book Nisha s Just Right Christmas Tree written by Susan Lynn Meyer and published by Beaming Books. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wide like an elephant and tall like a camel. That would be the perfect Christmas tree. When Nisha and her father set out to pick out a Christmas tree, she wants a big tree, but her Baba wants a small one. Nisha tries to persuade Baba they need a big tree to fit the new ornaments from India. She'll even help pull the wagon! But Baba still insists on a small tree. So when Baba and Nisha surprisingly agree on the same tree, she suddenly isn't sure about it. Is the tree they both like big or small? In the end, the tree is the perfect size--for the ornaments, for their apartment, and for sharing Christmas cookies and silvery burfi. Nisha's Just-Right Christmas Tree captures a familiar Christmas tradition through charming text and illustrations. Based on a true story from author Jaya Mehta's childhood, the book beautifully demonstrates a blend of cultures between Nisha's father, who is Hindu, and her mother, who is Christian, as they celebrate Christmas together in their Brooklyn Heights apartment. Backmatter shares more about blending cultures, including examples from both authors' lives.

Download or read book Full Figured 7 written by Nikki Rashan and published by Urban Books. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sassy, sophisticated and sensual are the three adjectives Sugar uses to define her personality, her style, and her shapely curves. Fiercely confident about her luxurious, full-figured body, Sugar sashays through Chicago's nightlife, belting high notes as a well-known singing sensation. Idolized by many, only few know her secret: she and her long-time manager Ace share more than a common passion for Sugar's career. They're lovers. At Ace's insistence, Sugar has always agreed to secrecy for the sake of her career, but now she's tired of hiding just to maintain her spotlight. Sugar is ready to reveal her true love for Ace. Too bad Ace would rather keep Sugar right in her place—as a sweet scoop of sugar on the side. Alicia considers herself nothing less than a survivor after escaping years of physical and mental abuse at the hands of her high school love. Now she does whatever is necessary in order to maintain the picture perfect image she thinks she needs to present as a female working for the Virginia Beach Police Department. Tia is Alicia's polar opposite. She's an enticing con-woman who's broken every law, deliberately searching for cracks and loopholes in the system. Tia's main goal is to live the lavish lifestyle she adores without having to work an honest nine to five to achieve it. When their worlds collide, it's everything but ordinary. Alicia finds herself drawn into a world she swore to defend against. They say opposites attract, but Alicia starts to wonder if her fascination with Tia is because they are actually birds of the same feather. In Full Figured 7, Carl Weber brings together two literary divas to give readers what they've been asking for: empowering and entertaining stories about big, beautiful women.

Download or read book Report of the Expert Committee on Small Enterprises written by India. Expert Committee on Small Enterprises and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of the preliminaries and a version of chapter 6 (titled: Policy directions) of the original Report.

Download or read book The Keeper s Pursuit written by Kaiya Patel and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-02-26 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, the Keepers have protected the world from the shadows, ensuring that the forces of darkness never gain a foothold. Led by their fearless leader, the Eternal Keeper, the team is comprised of individuals from all walks of life who are united in their mission to keep the world safe. When a new threat arises, the Keepers must face their greatest challenge yet. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, they must use all their skills and knowledge to stop the dark forces from taking over. As they embark on their perilous journey, the Keepers discover secrets that will shake them to their core. They must confront their own fears and weaknesses and come together as a team to overcome the odds. With twists and turns at every corner, "The Eternal Keepers" is a thrilling tale of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice. Will the Keepers prevail and save the world, or will the darkness finally triumph?

Download or read book Stereotype Guide to gender written by Shruti Upadhyay and published by BookSquirrel Publication. This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Stereotype Guide to Gender " is a compilation of all objectification , oppression, suppression of feminine gender compiled up into poetries and short stories and open letters ...a 100 voices ! Females should be ambitious and not adjustable. Preoccupied with the potent spirit of establishing the love of own entity in females. Females should aspire , inspire and not expire in the subjugation of the expectations and the norms of the society . The society Will now , then and always try to strangle out your ambitions , choices , lifestyle it's you who can always try to evolve with some explicit spirit of being who you are ...BE WHO YOU ARE ! UNDERSTAND THE FACT THAT YOU ARE AMBITIOUS AND WOULD NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS !! UNDERSTAND IT'S NEVER OKAY TO BE NOT OKAY ..

Download or read book Speech and Language Technologies for Low Resource Languages written by Anand Kumar M and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-28 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes refereed proceedings from the First International Conference on Speech and Language Technologies for Low-resource Languages, SPELLL 2022, held in Kalavakkam, India, in November 2022. The 25 presented papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. The papers are organised in the following topical sections: ​language resources; language technologies; speech technologies; multimodal data analysis; fake news detection in low-resource languages (regional-fake); low resource cross-domain, cross-lingualand cross-modal offensie content analysis (LC4).

Download or read book The Blue Planet Environmental Studies Course Book 4 A Y 2023 24 Onward written by Geeta Nair and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blue Planet, Environmental Studies is a series of five books for Classes 1 to 5. The series is planned to meet the vision of NCF (National Curriculum Framework), by NCERT. The importance is given on the development of different skills as per NEP (National Education Polley) 2020. Salient Features of the Series • Each chapter is developed with well graded topics closely linked with the daily experiences of the children from their surroundings. • Concepts or topics are presented using simple language and illustrations with vibrant colourful pictures. • Each chapter is introduced with an interesting and interactive warm-up exercise as a Starter. • Many interesting facts related to each chapter are placed under Faetopedia to develop the natural curiosity in young minds and to provide them a useful tool for extended learning. • In-text exercises and some hands-on activities are provided in Pause to Do section to sharpen the concepts thoroughly. • Application and analysis based questions are given in HOTS section to develop logical thinking skills in children. • Pair and Share section provides some interesting topics which could be discussed and shared with the friends and elders. • A variety of questions are provided in Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter. It encourage children to recall, compare and analyse different concepts and phenomena they studied in each chapter. • Skill Based Questions are provided that address the different cognitive levels. These questions are aligned with the NEP 2020 (Art Integration, Case Study Based, Picture Based, Scenario BuDding, Inferential, Exploration, etc). • Life skill based questions are designed to inculcate moral values and skills needed for betterment of life from the very young age. • Suggestive guidelines for teachers are given in Teacher's Note to enhance the process of learning. Online Support • Animated/Video Lessons • Interactive Exercises • Worksheets • E-Book (For Teachers Only) Teacher's Resource Book • Plan to achieve the learning objectives for effective teaching. • Overview of the lesson to help teachers easily recapitulate the finer points of the lessons. • A complete Answer Key of each chapter of the course book. The series provides a basic knowledge of the environment and ensures that children develop a positive attitude towards environment and its protection. Constructive feedback and suggestions are welcome. -Author