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Undyingove, so difficult to achieve, so ardently desired, falls to theot of Romeo and Juliet but only after much sorrow, violence and tragedy. Theirove story has become a part and parcel of theiterary and romantic mythology, all over the world. William Shakespeare's brilliantly evocative and touching poetry has made immortal, aove story which personifies the intensity and passion of youthfulove.

An exciting narrative of a leopard that spread terror through five hundred square miles of the hills of the United Provinces, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag also takes a detailed look at life in the Garhwal region of India. Apart from Corbett's hair-raising pursuit of the leopard for almost a year, the book talks about the superstitions prevalent in the region, the beauty of the landscape, what turns a leopard into a man-eater and many other, often surprising facts and anecdotes, all told in Corbett's inimitable style.A worthwhile read for all ages, The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag is also an ode to the people who inhabit the hills, and the resilience with which they face the hardships that assail them.

Tales From The Indian Jungle Ace hunter and wildlife chronicler Anderson recalls real life jungle tales, some macabre and some incredible, of adventures in pursuit of man eating tigers and leopards.

Where does the word "political' come from? Which Indian statesman came up with the art of foreign diplomacy a full 1,700 years before an Italian wrote something similar? Which woman philosopher wrote about the rights of man before she wrote its counterpart for women? 20 Greatest Political Philosophers is a fascinating handbook that explores theives and works of some of the most influential political philosophers the world has witnessed. It opens up a world buzzing with ideas, theories and practical wisdom, ranging from classical to contemporary, and from Western Europe to East Asia. An ideal introduction to political philosophy for all inquiring minds, this book brings together theives of these great men and women, along with their contribution to the development of this field, providing readers an insight into the theories and thoughts that have had the maximum influence on political andegal institutions of the modern world.

In this rib-tickling anthology, Ruskin Bond brings together funny stories, humourous articles and comic verse. These hilarious encounters”from a lunatic who escapes the asylum to watch a cricket match to a goat that goes berserk in a posh drawing room”written by renowned humourists such as Stephen Leacock, Jerome K. Jerome, C.A. Kincaid and, of course, Ruskin Bond himself, are guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, snort, giggle and laugh out loud!

In this collection, Ruskin Bond”the writer from the mountains”brings toife the many facets of the place he calls home. The people here may not have the biguxuries ofife, but they are satisfied with the small joys because Nature provides for them in abundance. Justike the poor boy in a blue pullover, who is overjoyed at finding a coin with which he can buy himself a buckle for his belt;ittle Rakesh, who feelsike God on having successfully grown a cherry tree in his Grandfather's garden; or Binya and her village folk, who covet not money or jewels, but a pretty blue umbrella. Each short story, essay and poem in Boy in a Blue Pullover isike a whiff of fresh mountain air.

Empire of the Cholas narrates the legend of the construction of the Big Temple in Thanjavur and the Chola Empire. Weaving together the fictional and the factual, it creates a tapestry that promises to captivate and enthrall.

"Unlike a drop of water whichoses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does notose his being in the society in which heives. Man'sife is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self.'”B.R. Ambedkar Born in 1891 into an Untouchable family, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is the man behind the Indian Constitution and the champion of the Dalit cause. Much ahead of his times, he raised pertinent issues pertaining to the broader cause of nation-building process for India. This is a collection of extracts from some of his finest works that capture him as a modernist thinker with an outstanding intellectual sweep over the major aspects of a then newly independent nation. These writings cover a wide range of issues such as the caste system, Untouchability, Hinduism, status of women, the multiple religions in India, creation of Pakistan, the constitution and much more. Ambedkar: An Overview is both a handy reference guide and a preamble for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the pioneering works of Babasaheb.

The Black Panther Of Sivanpalli The author, more famous for hunting man eating tigers, finds in a wily panther a real challenger to his hunting acumen.

Bringing toife the opulent, sometimes scandalous, privateives of the Mughals of India, Privateifeeaves no detail untouched: their food, drink, clothes ornaments, intoxicants, amusements, marriage and harm-life are all vibrantly described, a suitable backdrop for the intriguing personalities of the period. Well-written with colour illustrations and photographs, this book will delight all connoisseurs of Mughal history.

The First Asian Nobel Laureate Who Redefined World Literature. Discover the extraordinary journey of Rabindranath Tagore, whose words captivated literary giants like W. B. Yeats and Ezra Pound, earning him global acclaim and a permanent place in literary history.Based on ten years of meticulous research by a Bengali and an English writer, this richly illustrated biography explores the fascinating tensions between East and West, tradition and modernity, admiration and rejection that shaped Tagore’s life

Restless Waters of the Ichhamati is a celebration of flora and fauna, particularly of the profusion of commonly found plantife that flourishes in most regions of Bengal. The gaze of a slow-moving attentive river-farer brings into view glimpses of vibrant plantife, traces of human habitation and changes of sky and water in the course of seasons. These are signs, evoking the flow of time in which generations unknown haveived and those unborn willive along the Ichhamati's banks as it wends its way through Jessore district towards the Bay of Bengal. Born of this tension between the ephemeral and the forever, the novel's own riverine course dispenses with chapter breaks”a writer's decision that the translation follows.

This book gives the solution to the best life possible: Get up at 5 A.M. and get into the exclusive club of the one percentile in the world. Here's how.First: Get the best sleep possibleLearn the fundamentals of a calming and peaceful sleep. Once you solve the sleeping puzzle, you'll be a different person altogether.Second: Have a great morning ritualPractise a world-class morning ritual to kick-start a fantastic day. And by that, it means every single day.Third: Wake up with passionToo many people use sleep as a convenient drug to avoid facing the harsh reality. This book will give you fifty reasons to wake up at 5 A.M. with a smile on your face.Fourth: Implement the right changes in eight weeksIn order to massively upgrade your life, more than motivation or discipline, this book will teach you a new structure which will never let you go back to your old ways.Stop feeling so overworked and overwhelmed! Learn the secret to a great life. Buy The 5 A.M. Revolution now to increase your productivity while you gain more balance between your personal and professional life.

The Mahabharata of Veda Vyasa is the longest recorded epic of the world. With almost 100,000 verses, it is many times as long as The Iliad and The Odyssey combined and has deeply influenced every aspect of the Indian ethos for over 4,000 years.The main theme is the Great War in Kurukshetra, but the epic teems with smaller stories, and other stories within these, all woven together with a genius that defies comparison. As its heart, it contains Krishna's immortal Bhagavad Gita, the Song of God.

Nine Man Eaters and One Rogue narrate the hunting episodes of several man - eating tigers,eopards and a rogue elephant that roamed the southern Indian jungles of Mysore, Chennai, Hyderabad and northern Malabar.

The Creatures of the JungleVenture into the heart of India's wildest jungles with Kenneth Anderson, where every rustle hidesa predator and every shadow holds a secret. Face the maned tiger of Chordi, dodge death at thehands of the killer from Hyderabad, and uncover eerie occult lore whispered around campfires.These true tales blur the line between man and beast, fact and fear-gripping you till the very lastpage. Jungle survival was never just about claws and teeth-it was also about confronting the wildnot just around you, but within you.

The Geeta is a book of rare excellence, which ought to be mandatory reading for the young and old. The knowledge that The Geeta imparts is undiminished in its relevance to our present day lives. The wealth of practical wisdom that The Geeta offers to anyone from any walk of life is incomparable to any other text or scripture. It is the complete book for leading a complete life.

The Upanishads are the most sacred texts of the Hindu religion, considered to contain the ultimate truth and the knowledge that leads to spiritual emancipation. They are the finest examples of Indian metaphysical and speculative thought. Out of the traditional 109 Upanishads, ten of them are considered to be the principal ones: Isha, Kena and Katha, Prashan, Mundaka, Mandukya, Tattiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya and Brihadaranyaka. The Ten Principal Upanishads is an introduction of the primary Upanishads to the uninitiated.

Detective fiction has neveracked devoted fans. The undying popularity of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot vouch for that fact. In the early thirties, a detective by the name of Byomkesh Bakshi made an unobtrusive entry into the world of Bengali fiction. He preferred calling himself a satyanneshi, a seeker of truth and within days was a household name, courtesy his cerebral skills and the exciting situations he found himseft in. In the tradition of Doyle and Christie, Byomkesh is accompanied on his adventures by his friend, Ajit, Slightly obtuse and the perfect foil to him.

The 10 Rules of Success, as it has been named, deals with theaws of attaining success inife. Time tested truths have been put in a set of ten to be strictly followed rules. Written with an in depth understanding of variousaws of success along with psychological aspects of human mind, its perceptions, understandings,imitations and strengths, it not only illustrates the problem but also gives suggestions for overcoming them with ease.