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About the BookANTHOLOGY OF SPINE-CHILLING GHOST STORIES, HANDPICKED BY RUSKIN BOND, THAT WILL LEAVE READERS HAUNTED LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE IS TURNED.A shadow lurking over the bed, a hand pressed against the window, the sound of slippers scuffing down a dark alley ... everyone loves a good ghost story, especially Ruskin Bond-one of India's best-loved authors and a doyen of the art of spooky tales. Within the pages of this carefully curated anthology are stories handpicked by Bond himself.Featuring masterful storytellers like Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.P. Lovecraft, M.R. James, Rudyard Kipling, Edith Nesbit, Paul Ernst and other notables, this collection is a haunting mix of the eerie, the unsettling and the downright terrifying.In 'The Ghost of Dr. Harris', for instance, the spectre of a wronged doctor haunts the living, blurring the line between justice and vengeance. Then there's 'The Terrible Old Man', in which three criminals plan to rob an old man with a spooky smile. M.R. James's 'The Haunted Doll's House' unfolds a miniature horror show, complete with a murder. Rudyard Kipling's classic 'My Own True Ghost Story' takes you into the eerie atmosphere of British India. And this is just the beginning ...Open the pages of 13 Chilling Ghost Stories-if you dare-and lose yourself in its perfect blend of timeless horror and classic storytelling.About the AuthorRuskin Bond is India's most-loved and read children's author. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen years old, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then, he has written several novels, essays, poems and children's books. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.

About the BookEVERYDAY SHLOKAS, MANTRAS, AND PRAYERS FOR KIDS HELPS KIDS LEARN AND MEMORISE STOTRAMS, STUTI, SHLOKAS AND MANTRAS BESIDES NURTURING INNER PEACE AND HARMONY, PEACE AND HARMONY, ONE VERSE AT A TIME.In a fast-paced world, Everyday Shlokas, Mantras and Prayers for Kids invites children to pause and connect with timeless wisdom. There are Sanskrit and Hindi verses, accompanied by simple explanations, and prayers in English, as well as sections for daily prayers. These chants and prayers instil values and foster inner peace.A delightful guide and a gateway to tradition, this prayer book is perfect for families seeking harmony and spiritual grounding.

About the BookWAS AN ASSASSIN'S ROLE AKIN TO A CEO'S ROLE? BOTH NEEDED SOME SUSPENSION OF MORALITY, A WILLINGNESS TO DO THINGS THAT MOST WOULD NOT, OR COULD NOT.After retiring from active corporate life, sixty-year-old Ishmael Dollah keeps himself busy with regular runs around the city, tennis at the club and his book club meets. Life is good-a bit staid maybe, but good. That is until, one day, he hears of his beloved daughter-in-law's rumoured affair. Suddenly Ishmael's perfect world is turned upside down.Never one to give in, Ishmael decides to take matters into his own hands. He'll apply his sharp mind and ruthless boardroom tactics to plan not a hostile takeover, but a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance.As he treads the fine line between right and wrong, blurring it to suit his needs, Ishmael realises he rather enjoys the process. Sixty Is the New Assassin is an intriguing blend of dark humour and suspense that will keep the reader hooked up to the very end.About the AuthorShesh, or Venkatraman Sheshashayee, is a retired CEO living in Singapore. Armed with degrees in Marine Engineering and Management, he first sailed across half the known world and then built businesses across most of the rest of it. In his career spanning thirty-eight years, he built companies from scratch, transformed them and turned them around. Currently, he mentors nine start-ups and about twenty professionals. He is a director on three boards and advises two more.He started writing in his teens. His articles have been published in trade publications (relating to the maritime and offshore energy industry) across the world.Shesh is married to Singapore's best home baker, Radhika (www.sinsationsbyradhika.com). They have two children, both of whom are in Singapore building a start-up in the physical fitness space.When not mentoring or writing, he runs, plays tennis and reads. Though never at the same time.

About the BookBegin a transformative journey into real estate with "Kagaz & Kabza." This enlightening book guides readers through essential knowledge, practical case studies, and invaluable insights into property acquisition. From understanding documentation nuances to navigating complex transactions, it serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate real estate confidently. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, "Kagaz & Kabza" equips you to make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls. Written with clarity and expertise, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking property ownership.About the AuthorSanjjay Jain is a global real estate expert with a background from NIT Kurukshetra and entrepreneurial training from IIT Delhi. Known for his strategic foresight, he has made significant impacts worldwide, including markets in Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. He also provides consulting services and helps companies with marketing, sales, and financial management. His latest book, "Kagaz & Kabza," offers valuable insights into real estate investment, showcasing the real framework for a real estate legacy.

About the Book'A TENDER COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES THAT EXPLORES THE LOVES AND LOSSES OF THE YOUNG THROUGH MEMORIES TRIGGERED BY A SONG.' -JANE BORGES, AUTHOR OF BOMBAY BALCHÃOIn these contemporary, striking stories, you'll meet young people as they navigate the complexities of love, loss and of finding their place in a rapidly changing world. You'll listen in on intimate conversations and see the fleeting moments that define us-the stolen glances, the unspoken words, the songs that become the soundtrack to our lives. Preet Modi's tales deftly capture the universal struggles of youth and adulthood.Delicately intertwined with music-there's a song at the heart of each story-Song of the Day is a moving exploration of human connection, the passage of time and the power of memory to shape our present.About the AuthorAfter growing up in Thane all his life, Preet moved to the United States when he was eighteen to study at the University of California, Los Angeles. Navigating the feeling of being homesick led him to write his first book, Song of the Day, titled after an old ritual he followed with a friend- exchanging a song close to you every day, sometimes over chai or a long walk. Now twenty-four, Preet lives between New York and Mumbai, working as a consultant. Balancing everyday life, he continues to pursue his lifelong creative outlets of writing and making music.

About the BookA FUN RIDE THROUGH ADVENTURES IN MANAGEMENT AND LIFE AND CAREER CHOICES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR V. RAGHUNATHANV. Raghunathan has worn many hats: naval cadet, IIM professor, president of a private sector bank, chief executive of a large private foundation. Along the way, he has been an advisor for a Punjabi gaali competition, calculated the price of a piss and the age of a state bus, built one of the largest collection of padlocks in India, written a host of bestselling titles and even named a cat.The Lion, the Admiral and a Cat Called B. Uma Vijaylakshmi is a thrilling account of a career and a life in the changing landscape of India from the 1970s to the present. This book is about viewing each life-situation as an adventure and a lesson, and offers valuable insights into management, resilience and innovative problem-solving. Through it all, Raghunathan's sharp wit and constantly curious intelligence shines as a beacon of hope and cheer in an often-difficult world.About the AuthorV. Raghunathan is an academic, author, corporate leader, columnist and hobbyist. He has served as a professor of finance at IIM Ahmedabad, president of ING Vysya Bank, CEO of GMR Foundation and director at the Schulich School of Business, Toronto (India Campus). Additionally, he has been an adjunct professor at SDA Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada.Raghu's books include the national bestseller Games Indians Play, To Every Parent, To Every School, Irrationally Rational, Return to Jammu, The Good Indian's Guide to Queue Jumping, Beyond the Call of Duty, Duryodhana, Locks, Mahabharata and Mathematics, Ganesha on the Dashboard, The Corruption Conundrum and Don't Sprint the Marathon.He also has one of the country's most varied collections of old and ancient Indian locks.

About the BookA MAID IN THE CITY, A RICE FARMER IN HER VILLAGE, RACONTEUR, SURVIVOR-KARNO'S DAUGHTER IS THE LIFE STORY OF A REMARKABLE WOMAN.This is a biography of Buttermilk, the author's maid in Calcutta. She wishes to remain anonymous; Buttermilk is one of her nicknames.Her life straddles the city, the village and the suburbs. It brims with stories of betrayal and devastation, but also with unexpected aesthetics and love in unlikely places.This story is a weave of many threads: her family across multiple generations, her city work and her struggle as a rice farmer. We follow her across five decades as she forges a life with creativity and grit, and one antenna permanently tuned to the land. We witness her tackle brutal pressure and yet remain free of callus.With wit and spirit, Buttermilk lives an uproarious trapeze act, without a safety net from god or country. But for how long?About the AuthorRimli Sengupta came to writing after a half-life in computer science academia. She has written two books in Bengali, E-janala (2009) and Rimil-36 (2011), and a work of translation from Bengali, Indonesia: Travels with Tagore (2017). Her short fiction has appeared in Civil Lines and the Indian Quarterly. She is the author of Karno's Daughter: The Lives of an Indian Maid (Context, 2018) and A Lost People's Archive: A Novel (Aleph, 2023).