Search Results: Authors starting with I from Keystones Books

Fingerprint Publishing. Paperback. NEW. The exciting saga of Amar Mani, turned malevolent of Shrihari into Hiranyakashipu the dreaded killer of humanity and Prahlad the beloved of Shrihari, as well as made Ravana malevolent of Ram and Vibhishan a devotee of Ram, but Mahabali Ashwatthama turned into a villain from hero, despite being the best son of Acharya Drona. When the Chinese God Dragon got the Amar Mani of Ashwatthama by trickery, not only did India face difficulty, but the whole world had to face a huge global disaster. Could Ashwatthama get back the Amar Mani which was cleverly obtained by the Chinese God Dragon? What benefits did the dragon get from the Amar Mani for China? What was the contribution of Amar Mani in making China’s artificial Moon and Sun? What feat did China do that brought the world to the brink of doom and how did the seven immortal protectors of the universe save the world from doom? This book is a must-read for all! An intriguing story that will keep the readers… Read More

DK. Hardcover. NEW. Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent night sky - and beyond! This stunningly-illustrated space book is split into eight sections that cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discover

Macmillan Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll. A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal.Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the… Read More

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. “He called me his doll-child, and he played with me just as I used to play with My dolls.” It is Christmas Eve. Nora is happily arranging presents and decorating the Christmas tree in her living room. She has spent eight years in domestic bliss with her husband torvald, who works at a Bank and is now being promoted. Things couldn’t get any better. But this marriage is shadowed by a secret. Nora, the caring, dutiful wife, borrowed money from krogstad, a man of ill repute. The money helped save her sick husband’s life, but he has no idea of what his wife did. And now, krogstad threatens to reveal this secret, because his position at the Bank is being given to someone else. Nora is at a crossroads. Will she try to preserve this secret? Or will the truth finally come to light? Will Nora and torvald's marriage survive this revelation? A sharp critique of the norms of marriage, a dollar house is a sensational play that made headlines at the time of its… Read More

Penguin Classics. Paperback. NEW. Depicting one woman's struggle to be treated as a rational human being, and not merely a wife, mother or fragile doll, this play changed the course of theatrical history and sparked debates worldwide about the roles of men and women in society.

Rodale Books. Paperback. NEW. Communicating with middle schoolers can be a challenging task for parents. It often feels like they don't want to listen or engage in conversation, and it can be tempting to avoid talking altogether. However, fostering open and effective communication with your child is crucial for their safety and preparation for the various challenges they will face during their tween and early teenage years. In her book, "Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen," Michelle Icard, a renowned expert in working with families, offers invaluable advice on how to have essential conversations with your tween in order to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges they will encounter. She provides practical scripts and strategies to keep the lines of communication open and maintain a strong connection with your child during this critical developmental window. Icard emphasizes that the tween years, right up until high school, are the ideal time to have these conversations due to… Read More

Berkley. Paperback. NEW. Star-crossed lovers get a second chance at romance when they're reunited at a wedding in Nigeria, in a heartfelt novel from the acclaimed author of The Sweetest Remedy. Dunni hasn't seen her high school boyfriend, Obinna, since she left Nigeria to a

Pushkin Press. Paperback. NEW. In his poignant memoir, Michael Ignatieff embarks on a heartfelt journey to reconcile with his ancestral heritage, intricately intertwined with the tumultuous history of Russia. Through the exploration of his grandparents' memoirs, faded photographs of esteemed predecessors, and the oral traditions passed down through generations, Ignatieff delicately weaves together a narrative that seeks to understand and come to terms with his inheritance. With meticulous attention to detail, Ignatieff skillfully reconstructs a bygone era, beginning with the opulence of Catherine the Great's court. He traces the trajectory of his family's ascent to prominence within the imperial regime of Tsar Nicholas II, only to be swept away by the relentless waves of revolution, civil war, and subsequent exile. The Russian Album serves as a profound meditation on the themes of rootlessness and belonging, exploring how our pasts shape us while also emphasizing the importance of crafting our own… Read More

Pushkin Press. Paperback. NEW. In his thought-provoking book, "The Needs of Strangers," Michael Ignatieff delves deep into the concept of human necessity and explores the many facets of what it means to thrive as a human being. While survival is undoubtedly important, Ignatieff argues that there is more to a meaningful life than mere sustenance. Throughout the pages of this profound work, the esteemed author tackles the question of what individuals truly need in order to flourish. One of the key aspects Ignatieff contemplates is the intrinsic human desire for love. Beyond basic survival, humans long for connection and affection, for relationships that bring joy and fulfillment. The need for love goes beyond simple happiness; it is a fundamental requirement for individuals to experience genuine joy and a sense of belonging in the world. Respect is another human need that Ignatieff explores in-depth. Every person desires to be regarded with dignity and to have their opinions and perspectives valued.… Read More

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Simon and Schuster India. Paperback. NEW. Revathi, an engineer, defies her family's wishes and marries Ravi, an auto driver, whom she is deeply in love with. However, their love story takes an unexpected turn as Revathi's life begins to unravel, exposing the harsh realities of narrow-mindedness and limited opportunities that plague society. The novel takes us on a gripping journey, shedding light on the formidable chains that confine people and their inability to rise above societal constraints. The prose used in this novel is deceptively simple but leaves no room to hide from the stark truth. It delves into the insidious ways in which class, caste, and misogyny seep into our lives, eroding our humanity. The author, Imayam, lays bare the helplessness and vulnerability that individuals face, trapped within these oppressive systems. The majority of the story unfolds within the walls of a hospital, where Revathi is confined as a burn victim. Her father, mother, brother, and sister-in-law confront a… Read More

Viz Media. Paperback. NEW. Imagine waking up one day to a world that is completely different from what you have known. The once bustling streets are now eerily silent, devoid of any signs of life. As you walk through the desolate city, you notice something peculiar - every single human being has been mysteriously transformed into stone. This unimaginable phenomenon has left you in a state of shock and disbelief. How could this have happened? What could have caused such a catastrophic event? These questions race through your mind as you try to make sense of the situation. The world, once filled with vibrant colors and the sounds of laughter, has now turned into a monochromatic landscape. The statues that were once living, breathing individuals now stand frozen in time, their expressions forever etched onto their stony faces. It is a haunting sight, a constant reminder of the lives that were abruptly halted. As you explore further, you come across various scenes frozen in stone. Families holding… Read More

Random House. Paperback. NEW. Baniya - a derivative of the Sanskrit word Vanij, is a term synonymous with India's trader class. Over the decades, these capitalists spread their footprint across vast sectors of the economy from steel and mining to telecom and retail. And now even e-tail.Nikhil Inamdar's Rokda features the stories of a few pioneering men from this mercantile community - Radheshyam Agarwal and Radheshyam Goenka, founders of the cosmetic major Emami, Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal, Neeraj Gupta, founder of Meru Cabs and V.K. Bansal, a humble mathematics tutor whose genius spawned a massive coaching industry in Kota - amongst others. Through the triumphs and tribulations of these men in the epoch marking India's entire post independence struggle with entrepreneurship from the License Raj to the opening up of the floodgates in 1991 and the dawn of the digital era - Rokda seeks to uncover the indomitable spirit of the Baniya.

TarcherPerigee. Paperback. NEW. A compendium of truly outrageous, surprising, and (sometimes) gross facts. Did you know that Big Bird was originally supposed to fly on the doomed Challenger Space Shuttle? Or that smelling your own farts was considered a cure for the bubonic plague

SCHOLASTIC INC. Paperback. NEW. Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now.The war between the tribes is finally over and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting -- and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?

SCHOLASTIC INC. Paperback. NEW. The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues.Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits...Glory knows the dragon world is wrong about her tribe. After all, she isn't "as lazy as a RainWing" -- she isn't lazy at all. Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, as the older dragons constantly remind her, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly... except, of course, no one knows it.When the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that no dragon could ever call dangerous. They nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- in the middle of the war.

Atlantic Books. Paperback. NEW. Bibliomaniac is a fascinating and humorous exploration of Robin Ince's deep passion for books and bookshops. Originally, Ince had planned a stadium tour with Professor Brian Cox, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the tour was postponed. Instead of sitting idly by, Ince decided to embark on a unique adventure - a tour of over one hundred bookshops across the UK. Ince's love for books is palpable throughout the pages of this book. He takes readers on a captivating journey, from the quaint town of Wigtown to the picturesque coastal town of Penzance. No corner of the UK is left unexplored, as Ince travels from Swansea to Margate, sharing his experiences and encounters along the way. The book is filled with delightful anecdotes and tall tales, each one showcasing Ince's wit and charm. He expertly weaves together stories of his bookshop visits, giving readers a glimpse into the heart and soul of these unique havens for bibliophiles. But Bibliomaniac is more than just a… Read More

Bloomsbury Publishing. Paperback. NEW. The Doraemon 5 in 1 activity book (colors, letters, numbers, opposites and patterns & shapes) is packed full of fun and exciting activities in one volume. Each section contains drawing, dot to dot joining, copying and colouring, word search and colouring activities. The book is guaranteed to provide hours of fun and will keep kids engaged throughout the pages

Harper Children's. Paperback. NEW. Based on Gopi, the popular dog from Sudha Murty's Gopi Diaries, this is an excellent book to introduce pre-schoolers to the alphabet, numbers and a wide range of learning topics. Each exercise comes with colourful illustrations for easy understanding. This alpha-numeric activity book includes activities on letter and number tracing, patterns, colouring and puzzles. 'Gopi has learnt a lot from me, and taught me so much since I became his Ajji. So I am absolutely delighted that young children like you will start your learning journey with Gopi as your naughty and wonderful companion. ': Sudha Murty, author of the bestselling The Gopi Diaries seriesThis book includes: Letter and number tracing Pattern practice Colouring pages Puzzles and other activitiesAbout the Gopi Early Learning Range: The Gopi early learning range has been designed around Gopi, the popular dog from Sudha Murty's bestselling Gopi series. From easy recognition to familiar bonding and attachment,… Read More

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. None of us can live without air to breathe. But our factories and cars are sending toxic chemicals into the air, making it difficult to stay healthy. It is also causing our planet to warm up very fast, which is bad for all living things. This book contains important information, helpful tips and stories of people who have found ways to clean up the air around us. There are also lots of fun activities and do-it-yourself projects for you to try at home.