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ABOUT OURSELVES

The National Book Trust, India (NBT) an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is a professional body working towards promotion of books and the habit of reading. Established in 1957, the NBT celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007. The Trust has now moved to its new building named Nehru Bhawan in Vasant Kunj Institutional Area. The complex is spread over an area of one hectare and comprises the Office Block, the Permanent Display Block and a separate Stores/Housing Block. The plot is trapezoidal with a large depression in the centre of the site to create a stepped amphitheatre effect. This is surrounded by four-storey semi-circular Office Block which has a Writers Home. The activities of the Trust can be divided under five broad heads. These are (i) publishing, (ii) promotion of books and reading, (iii) promotion of Indian books abroad, (iv) assistance to authors and publishers, and (v) promotion of childrens literature. They are described below. Publishing We publish general reading material for all segments of society and for all age-groups, including books for children and post-literacy reading material for neo-literates. Moderately priced books, fiction and non-fiction in English, Hindi and seventeen other major Indian languages, are brought out under our different series. The languages covered are Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. In addition, on an experimental basis, select titles for children have been translated into Santhali and North-Eastern languages, such as Ao Naga, Bhutia, Boro, Garo, Khasi, Kokborok, Lepcha, Limboo, Mising, Mizo and Newari. We pay special attention to those genres of publishing which, despite their importance, have not been adequately covered in India, such as popular science, technology, environment, and the land and people of India designed for the general reader. We have been quite successful in our endeavour to provide a balanced set of books in every language, by stepping up the production of original titles, translations and revised editions in various languages. We have so far published approximately 18,000 titles. Moreover, by following an innovative and flexible policy with regard to the marketing

of books, we are well on the way to establishing an effective sales network for our publications with the objective of making them financially viable and easily accessible. Promotion of Books and Reading We play an important role in promoting books and the habit of reading by organising book fairs and exhibitions throughout the country. We have also started putting up language-wise and genre-wise exhibitions of select, moderately priced books brought out by publishers from the private and public sectors. These include exhibitions of post-literacy reading material, which are held in the villages. Since September 1992, we have organised mobile exhibitions at 11,000 points across all the states in the country including north-eastern states. We organise the New Delhi World Book Fair, which is the most professional of the book fairs held in the country, and the largest book fair in Asia and Africa. It attracts hundreds of exhibitors, both Indian as well as foreign. The World Book Fair is organised every alternate year. The first New Delhi World Book Fair was organised in 1972. The 19th Fair was held from 30 January-7 February 2010 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The special feature of the Fair was the Theme Pavilion or the Sports Pavilion which was organised on the occasion of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. On this occasion, An Annotated Rights Catalogue Reading Our Common Wealth was also released. With over 1,200 participants, including 27 from 17 overseas countries, the Fair was spread over an area of approximately 43,000 sq.m. The 20th World Book Fair will be held from 25 February4 March 2012 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi with the theme of the Fair being Point-of-View: An International Rights Exhibition of Books on Indian Cinema. Book Festivals Besides organising book fairs at the regional and rural levels, we also hold a National Book Fair every year. Till now we have organised 35 National Book Fairs, which include places such as Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Bangalore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Lucknow and Hyderabad. We have also organised over 15 Childrens Book Fairs in more than 30 cities of the country. Programmes like Meet the Author Sessions and other literary activities are major attractions of these fairs which impart a festive colour to the occasion. Besides this, we have organised over 100 regional book fairs across the country. We also organise seminars and workshops for people associated with book production, creation and its sale and purchase. Every year from 14 to 20 November, at our initiative, National Book Week is celebrated all over the country by educational and other institutions, and literary and publishing organisations, through bookrelated programmes and book exhibitions. Owing to the extensive direct

mailing of promotional material and the generous support we have been getting from the electronic and print media, we have been able to disseminate this concept countrywide. During the week, a number of seminars, workshops, book exhibitions and activities for and by children are organised throughout the country. NBT has taken upon itself the responsibility to make India a society of readers. To achieve this, the Trust has started a wide ranging awareness programmes across the country. Publishing Course We also conduct one month introductory course in publishing to attract young talents. Since 1996 we have organised thirteen such courses in New Delhi. Courses have also been organised at Panaji, Kanpur, Nashik, Aligarh, Agartala, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. NBT Book Club The Trust also has a scheme of NBT Book Club. The members of this Club can avail a special discount on purchase of NBT books and also a discount on postal charges on the receipt of books through VPP. The life membership fee for the Club is only Rs. 50 for an individual. Besides, all members are also entitled to receive monthly Hindi and English newsletters of the Trust, which keep them abreast of its activities. Promotion of Indian Books Abroad To promote Indian publications abroad, we participate in international book fairs and put up exhibitions to display select titles brought out by various Indian publishers. Since 1970, we have participated in more than 350 international book fairs. We participate regularly in fairs organised at Frankfurt, Bologna, Cape Town, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Colombo, Dhaka, Nepal, Kuala Lumpur, Karachi, etc. In recent times India has been Guest Country at some of the major international book fairs. National Book Trust, India was the nodal agency to co-ordinate activities under the guest of honour projects at Frankfurt Book Fair, 2006; Moscow International Book Fair, 2009; Beijing International Book Fair, 2010. At London Book Fair, 2009, National Book Trust, India was the co-partner of London Book Fair as part of the India-Market Focus programmes. These projects underline the growing importance of India in international book trade and also wider understanding about NBTs role in the same. Assistance to Authors and Publishers To promote the publication of reasonably priced books for higher education, we give financial assistance to authors and publishers of textbooks and reference material. Under our scheme for the subsidised

publication of books, only such books are subsidised for which a definite need is felt and which relate to subject areas where books of an acceptable standard are either not available or are so expensive as to be beyond the means of the students. So far, we have subsidised the publication of about 936 titles, mostly in English. It has, therefore, been decided to be extremely selective about accepting titles in English, and to encourage the publishers of Indian languages to derive the maximum benefit out of the scheme. In addition, the scope of the scheme has been widened to provide assistance for the publications, in Indian languages, of thought-provoking works of non-fiction, including dictionaries and encyclopaedias, etc. Promotion of Childrens Literature The National Centre for Childrens Literature (NCCL) was established in 1993 by the Trust to monitor, coordinate, plan and aid the publication of childrens literature in various Indian languages. Besides developing a library-cum-documentation centre of childrens literature, the Centre is engaged in organising workshops and exhibitions, and promoting the habit of reading at the school level by encouraging the setting up of Readers Clubs. The Centre also takes up research and intends to publish a journal on childrens literature. National Action Plan for the Readership Development Among the Youth (NAPRDY) National Book Trust, India proposed a National Action Plan for the Readership Development Among the Youth (NAPRDY) as part of its Golden Jubilee initiatives (2007) with a vision to make all youth in the age group of 15-25 an Active Reader by the year 2025. The first major step under the NAPRDY has been the undertaking of the first ever National Youth Readership Survey (NYRS) among rural and urban youth across the country in terms of readership status, pattern, trends, attitudes, possibilities etc. among them as no reliable estimates of such important indicators related to the reading habits of Indian youth are available. The National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has now submitted the Report which has been published by the Trust under NAPRDY.

OUR PUBLISHING PROGRAMME

We bring out books under some well-defined series which are described below : IndiaThe Land and the People Books of this series introduce the varied physical environment, the diverse cultural traditions and the flora and fauna which have enriched the composite and colourful character of India. These books, written in a non-technical, lucid style by subject experts, provide authentic and upto-date information to readers who may not be familiar with the subject. Young India Library The main objective of publishing books under the Young India Library series for young readers of the 18 age-group is to introduce the social, economic and political concepts, issues and choices which will confront them in the years to come. Stories of adventure and travel, and books on career opportunities are also included in this series. Popular Science This series aims at enabling the average educated reader to understand the world around him/her, appreciate the progress of science, and learn about the role science and technology play in everyday life, emphasising, wherever possible, Indias contribution to the field. The books in this series are written in a lucid, easy-to-understand, simple style, and illustrated with anecdotes and analogies from daily life. Diagrams, sketches and photographs further elucidate the text. Popular Social Science The books under this series introduce popular concepts and ideas of social sciences to the general reader. A variety of emerging subject areas like gender studies, tribal studies, peace and conflict studies, development economics, social formation, etc. are the major focus of the series. These subject areas have generally remained in the domain of academic discussion and hence there is a felt need to introduce these ideas to the general reader in non-academic and concise monographs.

Folklore Initially the objective of the Folklore series was to enable the readers of one region to get acquainted with the folklore which had shaped the cultural identity of those living in other regions of the country. Descriptions of the area, people, myths, mythology, religion, customs, traditions, fairs and festivals, music, dance, drama, arts and crafts, and folk literature were also included in the books of this series. It has now been decided to move away from the rigid format and present folklore, including folklore under creation, as a living entity. The basic idea is to have an attractive format, with narrative illustrated by visuals. National Biography The objective of the National Biography series is to bring out biographies of Indian women and men who have made outstanding contribution towards the development of Indian society, culture, science, economy, polity as also a modern Indian sensibility. These provide an authentic, objective, comprehensive and analytic account of the persons life and times. Autobiography This newly launched series comprises autobiographies of distinguished social, political and literary figures of India, whose contributions have made the country proud. Nehru Bal Pustakalaya The Nehru Bal Pustakalaya series aims at creating a treasure-house of enjoyable and informative literature which children can read at their own initiative. It also promotes national integration by providing common reading material on a wide range of subjects in their mother tongue to children all over India. Books in this series cater to four age-groups, namely pre-school, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. Illustrative material for these books is commissioned separately and all books carry colour and/or black and white illustrations, line drawings and photographs. In the case of books for pre-school children, the text, if any, revolves around multi-coloured pictures which tell a story by themselves. Asian/Pacific Co-publication Programme This is a novel attempt under the aegis of UNESCO, at developing books for Asian children by Asian authors. To have children in Korea share their fantasies with their counterparts in Sri Lanka is probably no small achievement. And when Indian and Pakistani editors work as part of a team to build a list for children in the 20 odd countries of the continent we inhabit, its a great new beginning. The many worlds from Tehran to Tokyo intermingle to give colour to words that children across the

continent, if not the world, would love to read. These books are steps for bridging minds and creating a common heritage for this vast continent and are the very best of Asia today. Creative Learning Series The objective of this series is to bring out books on new educational concepts and tools that are now being actively implemented in the preprimary and primary sectors of education. With an orientation towards a practical mode of approach, these books are specially designed keeping in view the needs of teachers and others working in the field of education. Books for Neo-literates Most books published under this series are the outcome of workshops organised in rural areas with participation of the local people. Titles are also assigned to authors/experts and suitable books adapted and abridged. To make the books relevant to the needs of neo-literates, the books are written in an idiom familiar to them and are field tested. These are also extensively illustrated. Short stories, biographies, novelettes, folktales, presentations of contemporary issues and functionally useful information are brought out in a style which attracts neo-literates to read at their own initiative. Continuing Education Series The objective of this series is to bring out books for the participants of Continuing Education Programme in all major languages of India. Books in this series include collections of freedom songs, books on Indian culture, polity, industry, agriculture, etc. Besides, the series also comprises biographies and major novels of Indian literature abridged for target readership. Aadan Pradan Aadan Pradan is a series of particular importance because of its unique potential for forging national integration through the exchange of creative literature of the different regions. It presents well-known literary works, mainly novels and short stories, of a particular language, to people of other Indian languages. Since only contemporary works are published under the Aadan Pradan series, we bring out Indian classical literature under another series, titled Classics. World Literature Series Anthologies of contemporary writing from the Asian, African and Latin American countries are published in this series.

Indian Diaspora Studies The books under this series focus on the works of and about the Indian diasporic community as settled across globe. The studies seek to bring out the salient features of the impact of cross-cultural interaction, alienation and exile, displacement, immigration, etc. on various knowledge systems like literature, sociology, culture, philosophy, etc. Emerging as a significant field of study, NBTs foray into this area of publishing is a pioneering effort. Afro-Asian Countries In the post-colonial world, countries of Asia and Africa have emerged as powerful cultural, social, political and economic forces thereby becoming a significant field of study due to similarity of concerns. The books under the series focus on the problems and prospects of sustainable development, globalisation and interdependence in the fields of science and technology, trade, agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, strategic alliances, etc. in these geo-political regions. General Series Significant titles which cannot be covered under the above series are published under General series. Braille Books The Trust has been bringing out select titles from its various series in Braille. Golden Jubilee Anthologies The Trust has also brought out select anthologies in different Indian languages to mark its Golden Jubilee Year. The anthologies aim to bring to the readers some of the best post-independence writings, so that readers of one language can enjoy and appreciate literature of other languages.

OUR LATEST TITLES

Series/Title/Author

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INDIATHE LAND AND THE PEOPLE 1. Indias Changing Population Profile Mahendra K Premi 978-81-237-5510-6 (PB) 978-81-237-5511-3 (HB) 2. Ornamental Gardening Hari Krishna Paliwal 978-81-237-5717-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5718-6 (HB) 3. Our Political System: An Introduction to Indian Polity Subhash C Kashyap 978-81-237-5251-8 (PB) 978-81-237-5252-5 (HB) 4. Our Constitution (Rev.) Subhash C Kashyap 978-81-237-0734-1 (PB) 5. The Making and Working of the Indian Constitution Shibani Kinkar Chaube 978-81-237-5548-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5549-6 (HB) YOUNG INDIA LIBRARY 1. All About Photography (Rev.) Ashok Dilwali 978-81-237-3624-2 2. Planet Earth S M Mathur 978-81-237-5858-9

Rs 65 Rs 300 Rs 385 Rs 950 Rs 105 Rs 300 Rs 125 Rs 70 Rs 300

Rs 90 Rs 45

POPULAR SCIENCE 1. Petroleum: An Introduction Vijay H. Pandya 978-81-237-5998-2 Rs 2. Challenge of AIDS (Rev.) Khorshed M. Pavri 978-81-237-5944-9 Rs 3. Primer on Characterising Biodiversity P S Ramakrishnan 978-81-237-5975-3 Rs 4. Random Curiosity Yash Pal with Rahul Pal 978-81-237-6106-0 (PB) Rs 978-81-237-6107-7 (HB) Rs

60 80 45 140 500

POPULAR SOCIAL SCIENCE 1. Freedom Movement and Indian Muslims Santimoy Ray 978-81-237-6139-8 978-81-237-6140-4 2. Gandhi-Patel: Letters and Speeches Neerja Singh (Comp.) 978-81-237-5556-4 978-81-237-5557-1 3. History of Khadi Geetanjali Parikh 978-81-237-6042-1 4. Indias Glorious Freedom Struggle and the Post-Independence Era Mohan Dharia 978-81-237-5842-8 5. Indias Quest for Population Stabilisation Ashish Bose 978-81-237-5853-4 NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY 1. Bagha Jatin Prithwindra Mukherjee 2. Francisco Luis Gomes Olivinho J.F. Gomes 3. Namdhari Guru Ram Singh Joginder Singh 4. Ram Manohar Lohia Indumati Kelkar 5. Sankaracharya (Rev.) T M P Mahadevan

(PB) Rs 60 (HB) Rs 195 (PB) Rs 60 (HB) Rs 250 Rs 60

Rs 50 Rs 85

978-81-237-5961-6 978-81-237-5801-5 978-81-237-5918-0 978-81-237-5729-2 978-81-237-6021-6

Rs 65 Rs 90 Rs 85 Rs 70 Rs 65

AUTOBIOGRAPHY 1. A Drop in the Ocean: An Autobiography Padma Sachdev 978-81-237-6177-0 2. Two Lives of a Man: An Autobiography Gurdial Singh 978-81-237-5979-1

Rs 180 Rs 135

GENERAL 1. Gandhi-Nehru Correspondence: A Selection Arjun Dev (Ed.) 978-81-237-6125-1 (PB) Rs 95 978-81-237-6126-8 (HB) Rs 350 2. Latin America: An Introduction Vasant Kumar Bawa 978-81-237-5881-7 Rs 90 3. Mask: The Other Face Bharati Debi & Anshu Prokash Nandan 978-81-237-5897-8 Rs 75

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4. Nehru Patel: Agreement within Differences Neerja Singh (Ed.) 978-81-237-5874-9 (PB) Rs 978-81-237-5875-6 (HB) Rs 5. Quest for Olympic Gold: Strategies for Excellence Arun Kumar Pandya 978-81-237-5973-9 (PB) Rs 978-81-237-5974-5 (HB) Rs 6. Tricky Topical Ultimate Crosswords Neeru Das & Saikat Das In Press CREATIVE LEARNING SERIES 1. A Man Called Carver Veena Gavankar NEHRU BAL PUSTAKALAYA 1. Adventure on Clee Island Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 2. Clever Mouse Shaukat Shan 3. From Coins to Credit Cards K V Singh 4. Holidays have Come Rabindranath Tagore 5. Little Sunshine Jaswant Singh Birdi 6. Nawab Rangile Aabid Surti 7. Ripe and Ready Sukumar Ray 8. Sparrows Wisdom Suraiya Rasool 9. The Ascetic Sitesh Alok 10. Tortoise Wins Again Kiran Tamuly 11. Why Meenakshi Swami AADAN PRADAN 1. Kalidasa Jankivallabh Shastri 2. The Storm Kanhu Charan Mohanty

95 400 55 250

978-81-237-5838-1

Rs 75

978-81-237-5847-3 978-81-237-5870-1 978-81-237-5948-7 978-81-237-5619-6 978-81-237-6023-0 978-81-237-6105-3 978-81-237-6013-1 978-81-237-5869-5 978-81-237-6093-3 978-81-237-5992-0 978-81-237-6024-7

Rs 45 Rs 30 Rs 90 Rs 15 Rs 25 Rs 70 Rs 30 Rs 25 Rs 25 Rs 17 Rs 25

978-81-237-6127-5 978-81-237-6155-8

Rs 260 Rs 175

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3. The Servants Shirt Vinod Kumar Shukla 978-81-237-5605-9 4. The Last Flicker Gurdial Singh 978-81-237-5817-6 5. Twilight and Mark of the Nose Ring Dalip Kaur Tiwana 978-81-237-5577-9

Rs 110 Rs 65 Rs 70

FOLKLORE SERIES 1. Lengdons Legacy: Tai Khamti Folktales from Arunachal Pradesh Tertia Sandhu 978-81-237-5795-7 Rs 80 AFRO-ASIAN COUNTRIES 1. Mauritius Amit Kumar Mishra

978-81-237-5431-4 (PB) Rs 60 978-81-237-5432-1 (HB) Rs 250

NAPRDY 1. Indian Youth: Demographics and Readership Results from the National Youth Readership Survey Rajesh Shukla 978-81-237-5854-1 (HB) Rs 550 GOLDEN JUBILEE ANTHOLOGIES 1. Both Sides of the Sky: An Anthology of Post-Independence Indian Poetry in English Eunice De Souza (Ed.) 978-81-237-5331-7 Rs 90

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ANCIENT INDIAN COSTUME Roshen Alkazi 140 pp Rs 50.00 A study of ancient Indian costume from the earliest times to the end of the Gupta period, supplemented with a number of illustrations of sculptures and drawings. ISBN 81-237-1687-7 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS B R Tamta 184 pp Rs 60.00 Initially a penal settlement for the freedom fighters of 1857, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, today, is a tourist destination known for their exotic locales and primitive tribes. The book traces the history and development of these islands. ISBN 81-237-0489-5 BENGALI THEATRE Kironmoy Raha 220 pp Rs 65.00 From the early Jatra theatre to the contemporary experimental theatre, the Bengali theatre scene is a lively pageant of persons and personalities, playhouses and playwrights, actors and directors who through their love and dedication have contributed and sustained it through periods of political unrest and creative and social upsurges. This book surveys the growth of Bengali theatre, as we see it today, from its beginnings, a hundred and fifty years ago, to the present day. ISBN 81-237-0649-9 BIHAR Ram Chandra Prasad 208 pp Rs 45.00 Bihar, with its rich mineral resources, social and religious associations, and its valuable legacy of history is one of the most fascinating and interesting states of India. This book attempts to project the State, its people and their customs and occupations as well as the wealth of its historical and literary achievements. ISBN 81-237-0151-9 BORDER TAGINS OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH S M Krishnatry 246 pp Rs 80.00 The book provides an incisive account of the first unarmed expedition of north-eastern frontiers of India along Tibet undertaken in 1956. The book succinctly describes lifestyle, folklore and socio-economic conditions

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prevalent among Tagins, Apatanis and Maras living in frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh ISBN 81-237-4460-9 BUILDING BEYOND BORDERS: Story of Contemporary Indian Architecture Satish Grover 144 pp Rs 480.00 (HB) Rs 140.00 (PB) The book unfurls the architectural and planning scene in India since independence. It talks about the resurgence of architecture in India and the steps taken under the guidance of the first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in building the city of Chandigarh, which brought about a renaissance in Indian architecture. ISBN 81-237-1347-9 (HB) 81-237-1346-0 (PB) COINS Parmeshwari Lal Gupta 301 pp Rs 80.00 A concise, straightforward and readable survey of the coinage of India from the begining to present time. Besides playing a vital role in illuminating history, coins also have an aesthetic and artistic value reflecting the workmanship of their times. ISBN 81-237-1887-X COMMON BIRDS Salim Ali & Laeeq Futehally 126 pp Rs 50.00 Based on a study of Indian bird-life extending over four decades, this book conveys all that one would like to know about birds. ISBN 978-81-237-1032-7 COMMON TREES H Santapau 118 pp Rs 45.00 This book is about Indian trees and their functions and uses. The trees are partly common and partly indigenous to the country though a few exotics have also been taken up. ISBN 978-81-237-0288-9 CONTEMPORARY ART IN INDIA: A Perspective Pran Nath Mago 226 pp Rs 250 (PB) Rs 500 (HB) A quintessential work that unfolds the origin and development of contemporary Indian art. Covering the last 150 years and with nearly 300 illustrations, the book focuses on the different artistic and stylistic genres and art movements which have enriched the Indian art scenario over the years. ISBN 81-237-3419-0 (PB) ISBN 81-237-3420-4 (HB) DOMESTIC ANIMALS Harbans Singh 165 pp Rs 40.00 The book discusses the habits and requirements of various types of domestic animals and the steps to improve their productive efficiency.

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It also talks about the important breeds, their characteristics, cattle breeding and feeding, important diseases of cattle and general management of the cattle. ISBN 81-237-0707-X EDUCATION IN INDIA Padma Ramachandran & Vasantha Ramkumar 430 pp Rs 130.00 A thorough study of the theory and practice of education in the context of present day Indian realities, this exhaustive volume provides an authoritative insight. ISBN 81-237-4443-9 EARTHQUAKES: Forecasting and Mitigation H N Srivastav 344 pp Rs 110.00 The book presents intricacies and complexities of earthquakes in a reader-friendly style. The author has comprehensively dealth with earthquake hazards, forecasting models, earthquake disaster management, earthquake safety rules, etc. ISBN 81-237-4262-2 EVERYDAY INDIAN PROCESSED FOODS K T Achaya 184 pp Rs 45.00 This book outlines the chemistry, technology and nutritional quality of the entire range of primary foods like rice, wheat, milk and vegetable oil, and of the more sophisticated processed foods like breads, biscuits, jams, pickles, vanaspati, chocolate, papads, idlis, and milk sweets, etc. ISBN 81-237-1035-6 FISHES Mary Chandy 183 pp Rs 60.00 A fascinating book about fishestheir structure, adaptations, peculiar habits and waysand the various kinds of fish that inhabit the oceans, seas, rivers, streams, ponds and fisheries. ISBN 81-237-1045-3 FLOWERING TREES M S Randhawa 208 pp Rs 65.00 Of interest to the architect, the town planner, as well as to those who love nature and plants, this book serves as a guide to various flowering treeswhere they are found, how they are grown, what the unique features of each are, and how best they could be integrated into the modern landscape of concrete and glass. ISBN 978-81-237-0149-3 FORESTS AND FORESTRY K P Sagreiya 319 pp Rs 65.00 This book deals with various types of forests in India, their nature, description and utility as perpetual renewable national assets. It also throws light on the technique and practice of forestry so as to derive the maximum benefit from forests. ISBN 978-81-237-1626-3

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FRUITS Ranjit Singh & S K Saxena 252 pp Rs 90.00 This revised and immensely popular edition of the Trust, discusses in detail the various fruits grown in India, the areas of their prevalence, the various aspects relating to their cultivation and promotion, their scientific and regional names, their nutritive value and the demand at home and abroad. It would interest not only the amateur fruit-grower and the professional orchardist, but anyone interested in fruits. ISBN 978-81-237-0150-9 GARDEN FLOWERS Vishnu Swarup 278 pp Rs 80.00 This profusely illustrated and lucidly written book describes the world of garden flowers in different parts of India. It is also a useful guide to those who wish to grow flowers in their gardens. ISBN 978-81-237-0766-2 GARDENS Laeeq Futehally 102 pp Rs 45.00 The book discusses the social, aesthetic, horticultural and environmental considerations in order to create satisfactory environment. Contains useful insights for domestic gardens. ISBN 978-81-237-2059-3 GEOGRAPHY OF ORISSA B N Sinha 351 pp Rs 75.00 Orissa, with its vast natural and human resources, is a land of immense potential. Presenting an holistic approach of the land and people of the state, the book discusses all its geo-economic aspects including ecodegradation. It will serve as an excellent reference/textbook on Orissa. ISBN 81-237-2673-2 GEOGRAPHY OF PUNJAB H S Mavi & D S Tiwana 162 pp Rs 65.00 A geographical account of the physical characteristics of Punjab. The book takes a close look at its rich historical heritage, physical resources, geographical setting, climate, vegetation, land use, and economic growth. ISBN 81-237-0199-3 GOA Olivinho J F Gomes 364 pp Rs 110.00 The book provides an overview of physical environment, historical background, economic order and social complexion of the state. The book also throws light on religions and rituals, feasts and festivals, language, literature and folklore as well as artistic heritage of the province in lucid style. ISBN 81-237-4139-1

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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION IN INDIA J V Vilanilam 238 pp Rs 70.00 A fine introduction to the Mass Communication in India dealing with all major sub areas like newspapers, television, radio, cinema, advertising and public relations, etc. ISBN 81-237-4105-5 HARYANA D C Verma & Sukhbir Singh 207 pp Rs 80.00 This new revised edition on the State of Haryana, covers several aspects on the life of its people, together with geographical highlights and history of the state which dates back to the times of the Mahabharata. ISBN 81-237-3485-9 HARYANA AT CROSSROADS: Problems and Prospects D R Chaudhry 148 pp Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) Haryana has been unfortunate in matter of writing and research. Though after acquiring statehood in 1966 it has made rapid strides in various fields, Haryana appears to be in need of a cultural renaissance, a prolonged battle of ideas to evaluate its past and examine its present critically. The book is a response to this challenge. The present crisis in every field in Haryana societyagriculture, industry, education, infrastructure, depredations of the traditional caste panchayat, political formations etc.has been examined in a larger framework in this book. ISBN 978-81-237-4995-2 (PB) 978-81-237-5033-0 (HB) HIMACHAL PRADESH Hari Krishan Mittoo 129 pp Rs 50.00 Himachal Pradesh is a land of glaciers, majestic snowfed rivers and cascading streams. This book is a vivid account of its history, the social and cultural life of its people, and an impressive record of its economic development. ISBN 81-237-0555-7 HIMALAYAN TRAVELS: Sketch Book of a Painter Ram Nath Pasricha 77 pp Rs 75.00 This book is a beautiful and intimate description, with equally vivid drawings from authors sketch books, of peaks and valleys, people and places, moods and moments of one of the most enchanting mountain ranges of the worldthe Himalayas. ISBN 81-237-3418-2 HINDUSTANI MUSIC Ashok Da Ranade 166 pp Rs 50.00 This book is an excellent introduction to the understanding and appreciation of Hindustani Music. Written by a renowned exponent, the

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book lucidly discusses the art on a wide canvas of history, theory and aesthetics. ISBN 81-237-2199-4 HISTORY OF GUJARATI THEATRE Hasmukh Baradi 287 pp Rs 80.00 The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Gujarati theatre. It is an informative delineation of the emphatic impact made by politics, society, literature and theatre on one another. ISBN 81-237-4032-8 Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) The book covers the dynamic processes of fertility, mortality and migration and describes demographic transition in India and in major states. ISBN 978-81-237-5510-6 ISBN 978-81-237-5511-3 INDIAN FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS Jasleen Dhamija Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 90.00 (HB) This concise yet comprehensive and richly illustrated book talks of Indias rich cultural heritage preserved in its folk arts and crafts. Immense in its range and variety this tradition reflects the imagination and the amazing diversity of the people who have created it and how it is related to their day-to-day legends, myths and festivals. ISBN 978-81-237-2206-2 ISBN 978-81-237-3911-3 INDIAN PAINTING C Sivaramamurti 144 pp Rs 60.00 Beautifully illustrated, the book narrates in a comprehensive style, the story of Indian Painting through the ages, enumerating the salient features of the various schools. ISBN 81-237-2014-9 INDIAN RAILWAYS M A Rao 356 pp Rs 75.00 The progress of Indian Railways since Independence has been a remarkable phenomenon. This book brings out in graphic and picturesque manner the development of this popular mode of transport which has linked distant places in the sub-continent. ISBN 978-81-237-2589-5 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT M R Kulkarni 452 pp Rs 85.00 An invaluable introduction to the study of industrial development in India, its problems and progress, as well as its prospects in an emerging freemarket economy. The book, presented in a simple and lucid style, will 101 pp INDIAS CHANGING POPULATION PROFILE Mahendra K Premi 244 pp

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be of enduring interest to the lay reader as well as to the student of economics. ISBN 81-237-2388-1 INSECT PESTS OF CROPS S Pradhan 200 pp Rs 50.00 Meant primarily for the layman and the non-specialist who wishes to raise pest-free crops on his farm, this book teaches how, with a systematic attack on pests, the countrys available production can increase, thereby reducing our dependence on imports. ISBN 81-237-1118-2 INSECTS M S Mani 162 pp Rs 55.00 The book looks at the exciting world of insects with special reference to India. The author considers insects to be mans fellow-beings and explores their interdependence, mutual adjustments and tolerance. ISBN 81-237-1091-7 JAMMU AND KASHMIR Somnath Dhar 212 pp Rs 55.00 Regarded by the Grand Mughals as a paradise on earth, Kashmir has exercised particular fascination over the minds of men. The present book is about the land and its handsome and varied people, noted for their tolerance, intelligence, industry and skill. ISBN 978-81-237-2533-8 JOY OF BIRD WATCHING Vishwa Mohan Tiwari 291 pp Rs 105.00 Underlining Indias rich tradition of love for nature and birds, the book deals with the complicated and technical subject of Ornithology in a style convenient for the general reader. ISBN 81-237-3785-8 KERALA Krishna Chaitanya 206 pp Rs 38.00 This book traces the history of Kerala, its contribution to the common culture, architecture, sculpture, music, dance-drama, films, crafts, tradition, literature, etc., simultaneously giving a vivid picture of the geographic, social, cultural, political and economic scene of the State. ISBN 81-237-0751-7 LAKSHADWEEP Omesh Saigal 219 pp Rs 60.00 Lakshadweep is a tiny island territory situated 250-500 km south-west of the Kerala coast. This detailed study of the island gives a comprehensive account of this strategically situated territory, its physical and natural characteristics, the life of its colourful and simple people, the history of the island since 1500 BC and how modernism and change are fast overtaking this lesser known archipelago.

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MAHARASHTRA Arun Sadhu 276 pp Rs 100.00 A leading industrialised state of India, Maharashtra historically stands at the cross-roads of the North and the South of the Indian sub-continent described by scholars as a culture contact region par excellence. In a brief but comprehensive overview of Maharashtra, this book gives deep insights into the history, politics and economy of the state, as also its culture with its nuances, the literature, characteristics of its people and their temperament. ISBN 978-81-237-4691-7 MEDICINAL PLANTS S K Jain 230 pp Rs 60.00 This book is a selection of 100 plants which have been tested and authentically proved to be of medicinal use. Sketches and colour photographs facilitate easy identification of these plants commonly found in our surroundings and kitchen gardens. ISBN 978-81-237-0752-5 MINERALS OF INDIA Meher D N Wadia 258 pp Rs 45.00 The book discusses the kind of minerals found in the rocks of India, their occurrences and availability, mining and production, uses and their importance in the national economy for the present and the future. ISBN 81-237-0774-6 MIZORAM Animesh Ray 286 pp Rs 70.00 This is an informative book on the land and people of Mizoram. Illustrated with a number of colour photographs, it presents a comprehensive account of the State, the customs and occupations of the people, as well as its current development. ISBN 81-237-0470-4 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS B C Deva 155 pp Rs 45.00 Useful for the musicologist and the layman alike, this book traces the origin of musical instruments, both folk and classical, and studies them in relation to myth, folklore, religion and intercultural movement and developments in society. ISBN 81-237-0698-7 NAGALAND Prakash Singh 210 pp Rs 48.00 The book presents a multi-dimensional picture of Nagaland, its people and their aspirations. It also throws new light on crucial phases in the political evolution of the Nagas. ISBN 81-237-1484-X

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Rs 385.00 (PB) Rs 950.00 (HB) This illustrated users companion to ornamental gardening, is especially designed to introduce the wonderful world of houseplants and flowers that can be grown and can thrive particularly in Indian conditions. The book, with more than 700 photographs, offers a close look at houseplants of all hues, shapes and sizes, in an attempt to bring the study and growth of houseplants into the realm and practice of the general reader while in no way diminishing the vital value of the book as reference material for botanists, teachers, and students. ISBN 978-81-237-5717-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5718-6 (HB) OUR ARMED FORCES Gautam Sharma 223 pp Rs 75.00 This book describes the contribution of the Indian armed forces in safeguarding the sovereignity and integrity of the worlds largest democracy. The book contains graphic descriptions of different operations, proxy wars and combats with insurgency. ISBN 81-237-2785-2 OUR CONSTITUTION: An Introduction to Indias Constitution and Constitutional Law Subhash C Kashyap 444 pp Rs 125.00 Factual, objective and analytical, this highly readable book is a handy but authoritative study of our Constitution. It is useful not only for students and scholars of political science and constitutional law but also to lawyers, teachers and others wanting to understand the Constitution and the political system under which we live. ISBN 978-81-237-0730-1 OUR JUDICIARY B R Agarwala 204 pp Rs 70.00 This book traces the development of the judiciary in India from ancient times to the present day and examines the different courts, commissions and tribunals in detail. A handy reference tool for the layman interested in our judicial system and the processes of the law. ISBN 81-237-0635-9 OUR PARLIAMENT Subhash C Kashyap 288 pp Rs 85.00 A study of the Parliament in its proper historical perspective describing its multifarious activities, the working of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, the role of the presiding officers, the Question Hour and other various procedural devices like the different types of motions, the budgetary committee and legislative processes, etc. ISBN 978-81-237-0147-9

ORNAMENTAL GARDENING Hari Krishna Paliwal

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Rs 105.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) The book, while tracing the political systems as existent in India in the ancient and medieval times, introduces the different components of modern Indian polity in terms of their structure and functions and how do they interact in making it citizen friendly. ISBN 978-81-237-5251-8 (PB) 978-81-237-5252-5 (HB) PANCHAYATI RAJ IN INDIA M. Aslam 218 pp Rs. 60.00 (PB) Rs. 200.00 (HB) The institution of Panchayati Raj is now recognised as an important mechanism for decentralising power and ensuring peoples participation in development activities. This publication considers the various stages through which it evolved and also the promise it holds for the future. ISBN 978-81-237-5188-7 (HB) 978-81-237-5189-4 (HB) PERFORMANCE TRADITION IN INDIA Suresh Awasthi Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 135.00 (HB) The book gives a comprehensive account of various art forms as practiced in different corners of India almost as a way of life. Written in a lucid style, different aspects of the rich performance tradition of the country with its own typical myths, customs, traditions and folk life get unraveled before us in these pages. ISBN 978-81-237-3618-5 (PB) 978-81-237-3819-8 (HB) PHYSICAL GEOLOGY OF INDIA S M Mathur 180 pp Rs 65.00 This book, designed to serve as an authoritative reference material for both students and scholars, deals with all aspects of the physical geology of the subcontinent, including earthquakes, isostasy and gravity, paleomagnetism, continental drift, seafloor spreading and plate tectonics, and of the surrounding seas and their islands. ISBN 81-237-1007-0 PLANTATION CROPS K V Peter 332 pp Rs 95.00 The book provides a wide-ranging up-to-date and methodical account of the role of various plantation crops in the nations economy and the new opportunities as well as challenges that they offer to the farmers, scientists, researchers and the consumers alike. ISBN 81-237-3961-3 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Padma Ramachandran 260 pp Rs 65.00 Traces the history of public administration in India from ancient to 119 pp

OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM Subhash C Kashyap

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contemporary times. Written in an easy and direct style, the book will meet the needs of both the layperson and student. Also a handy guide for aspirants and entrants to the civil services. ISBN 81-237-1782-2 RIVERS OF INDIA Radhakant Bharati 195 pp Rs 60.00 A comprehensive introduction to the life line of the countrythe rivers, explaining their cultural, social, economic, commercial significance. Translation from Hindi has been done by Sandeep Sinha. ISBN 978-81-237-4138-3 ROSES Amitabha Mukhopadhya 144 pp Rs 30.00 This small book provides to the amateur as well as to commercial growers the latest technology in rose growing. The book lucidly covers the legend, literature and art of the rose besides its technical and scientific aspects. ISBN 81-237-1782-2 SPICES AND CONDIMENTS J S Pruthi 322 pp Rs 70.00 This handbook of Indias store of spices conveys nomenclature, description, distribution, physical and chemical properties, besides the uses of about 70 spices in food and beverages, as flavourants in medicine, in perfumery and cosmetics. ISBN 81-237-2243-5 TEMPLES OF NORTH INDIA Krishna Deva 83 pp Rs 45.00 Discusses the general characteristics of the temples in North India, tracing their origin and the evolution of the various temple styles in this region. Supplemented with photographs. ISBN 81-237-1970-1 TEMPLES OF SOUTH INDIA K R Srinivasan 220 pp Rs 60.00 This book presents a comprehensive picture of the temples of South India, their architecture, the many subtle variations in style, their evolution over the years and contributions to Indian culture. ISBN 978-81-237-2251-1 Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 130.00 (HB) In this riveting account of one of the greatest river systems in the world, we accompany the Tsangpo-Brahamputra as it emerges from the icy heights of Tibet. The book seeks to sketch a profile of this fascinating river and aquaint the reader with the society which evolved on its banks. ISBN 81-237-3544-8 (PB) 81-237-3545-6 (HB) THE BRAHAMPUTRA Arup Kumar Dutta 237 pp

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THE MAKING AND WORKING OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION Shibani Kinkar Chaube 286 pp Rs 70.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) A work written from the perspective of a political scientist, it integrally underlines the expectation of permanence on which a constitution is based and in its analysis lays as much emphasis on the making of the invaluable document called Constitution of India as on its working. ISBN 978-81-237-5548-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5549-6 (HB) THE MONSOONS P K Das 254 pp Rs 75.00 The book is of interest to all those who would like to know more about the monsoon, which is so much a part of our national life and heritage. ISBN 81-237-1123-9 THE NATIONAL CULTURE OF INDIA S Abid Husain 181 pp Rs 70.00 A learned exposition of the theory that, amidst the great diversity in every walk of life in India, there exists an underlying unity. ISBN 81-237-0146-2 THE PRESS IN INDIA: An Overview G S Bhargava 220 pp Rs 85.00 Is the missionary zeal with which the press started in India giving way to crass professionalism? Is the outer glamour of the press becoming more pronounced than its contents? The present study of the Press in India raises and addresses many such significant questions while tracing the evolution of the Press as an industry and the way it redefines itself with the changing times. The book throws up a healthy debate on the state of the industry in the country. ISBN 81-237-4438-2 TRADITIONAL INDIAN THEATRE Kapila Vatsyayan 245 pp Rs 140.00 Written by one of the most renowned culture historians of our times, the present fresh edition with an afterword by the author, describes and presents an analysis of a variety of forms such as Yaksagana, Bhagvatamala, Chau, Nautanki, Ramlila, etc. ISBN 81-237-4461-7 TRIBAL LIFE OF INDIA N K Bose 91 pp Rs 45.00 India has around 68 million people who are referred to as Scheduled Tribes. Written by a noted anthropologist, the book provides an authentic account of their lives, their food habits, their living conditions, sources of their livelihood and entertainment, religion, customs, social organisations, music etc. ISBN 978-81-237-3681-5

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TUBER CROPS K V Peter 258 pp Rs 115.00 The book treats a subject that has remained largely on the fringes of academic debate despite it being related to one of most sustainable agricultural products available in India. This book covers fifteen major and minor tuber crops and throws light on their uses, cultivation process, irrigation needs and related issues in a simple and non-technical language. ISBN 978-81-237-4902-0 UTTAR PRADESH: The Land and the People Subhodh Nath Jha 216 pp Rs 75.00 Located in the Indo-Gangetic plain, Uttar Pradesh even after the formation of Uttarakhand state, continues to be the largest state in terms of population. The present book provides insights regarding distinctive characteristics of land, people, customs, resources, historical background, culture, crafts, literature, economy, etc. of Uttar Pradesh. ISBN 978-81-237-4960-0 VEGETABLES B Choudhury 230 pp Rs 65.00 This book acquaints those interested in vegetable growing with the facts and principles of successful production, including scientific facts and tips for the common man who wants to grow different kinds of vegetables under conditions existing in India. ISBN 81-237-1677-X WOMEN IN INDIAN SOCIETY Neera Desai & Usha Thakkar 221 pp Rs 60.00 Confined to women and women related issues, the book makes a concerted effort to present the status of Indian women against the everchanging social, economic, political and academic backgrounds. ISBN 81-237-3677-0

YOUNG INDIA LIBRARY A CAREER IN BOOK PUBLISHING Samuel Israel 159 pp Rs 55.00 To those thinking in terms of a career in the publishing industry, this revised edition gives an idea of the nature of jobs, responsibilities and qualifications called for in editorial, production and marketing of books. ISBN 81-237-4228-2

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ADVENTURE SPORTS T P S Chowdhury 380 pp Rs 110.00 Unknown to many people, India is an excellent destination for adventure sports. This book introduces sports such as kayaking, scuba-diving, trekking, white-water rafting, canoeing, windsurfing, para-sailing, gliding, rock climbing, skiing, etc. for brave and bold youngsters. ISBN 81-237-4111-1 ADVENTURES OF GEOGRAPHY S M Mathur 132 pp Rs 50.00 A book of knowledge and reference giving interesting information about many aspects of human and political world geography, especially in relation to history, both modern and ancient. ISBN 978-81-237-5543-4 ADVERTISING AS A CAREER Subrata Banerjee 240 pp Rs 55.00 The book describes, in considerable detail, different aspects of advertising and allied professions. Peppered with examples from the rich experience of the author, the book would be of interest to those in the profession and also to those who are planning their professional career. ISBN 81-237-1597-8 ALL ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY Ashok Dilwali 168 pp Rs 90.00 Human beings have tried to capture the world around them in the form of images created by carving or painting. It was in the 18th century that the foundation of photography was laid which has now become an art in itself. This book explains the fundamentals of digital camera and photography and how it can be mastered by taking pictures with an eye for detail. ISBN 978-81-237-3624-2 AMONG TIGERS AND TUSKERS Ramesh Bedi 106 pp Rs 50.00 In 1973 preservationists launched the Project Tiger and in 1991-92 the Project Elephant to protect these two crowning glories of our forests. This book describes the habits and habitats of these animals and their relations with each other as also with human beings. ISBN 81-237-3107-8 BUDDHA FOR THE YOUNG Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 64 pp Rs 25.00 To be able to judge what is relevant today in the life of Buddha, one has to read this slim volume which puts together Buddha's life in his own words. ISBN 978-81-237-2006-7 DEMOCRACY: 80 Questions and Answers David Beetham & Kevin Boyle 118 pp

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The book, commissioned by UNESCO, assembles together eighty of the most pressing questions about democracy in the world today, and provides clear and authoritative answers to them. A succinct exposition on the nature of democracy, its theory and practice. ISBN 81-237-1771-7 DEMOCRACY: An Analytical Survey Jean Baechler 205 pp Rs 50.00 The book analyses in depth the nature of democracy with its complex and multi-dimensional aspects and provides a solid theoretical background for contemporary discussion. A must for all those who believe in democracy, peace and justice. ISBN 81-237-2389-X ELEPHANT: Lord of the Jungle Ramesh Bedi 103 pp Rs 45.00 The crowning glory of the jungles, these impressive creatures, when tame and trained, are very useful to humans as they carry out their tasks with an amazing degree of understanding. This book familiarises us with the world of elephants, their life, habitat and steps taken by the government to protect the species. ISBN 978-81-237-1682-4 HUMAN RIGHTS: Questions and Answers Leah Levin 150 pp Rs 45.00 This Indian edition, of the UNESCO publication, provides basic information on major human rights instruments, procedures for their implementation and activities of major international organisations in the promotion and protection of human rights. ISBN 978-81-237-2500-0 INDIA POST: A JOURNEY THROUGH AGES Arvind Singh 485 pp Rs 150.00 Written in an easy and lucid style, the book with rare pictures, gives an insight into the various stages of development, functioning and modernization of India Post. ISBN 978-81-237-5592-2 INDIA & WORLD CRICKET Suryaprakash Chaturvedi

Rs 90.00 (PB) Rs 235.00 (HB) Cricket is one of the most popular sports today. Increasingly dominated by the Asian countries, the game today has spread across the globe. This book looks at the history of cricket, its development over the years, the Test playing Nations and other countries, including cricketing controversies, World Cups, as well as Indias contribution to the game. The book also lists popular cricket grounds, major records and other firsts of the game. A must-read for all cricket buffs. ISBN 978-81-237-4945-7 (PB) 978-81-237-4946-4 (HB)

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INDIAN SOCIETY S C Dube 147 pp Rs 45.00 Drawing upon diverse sources such as history, indology, anthropology and sociology, this book discusses the various aspects of Indian society including its historical roots, ideological foundations and social organisations. It also discusses the major trends of change and their impact, illuminating the complex social realities of India. ISBN 81-237-1031-3 OONA Jasjit Mansingh 172 pp Rs 85.00 The book presents the picture of an 18-year-old girl who leaves the security of her home to work in the rural sector when death suddenly snatches her away. Her story is woven through letters she wrote to her friends and her family. ISBN 978-81-237-4001-X OUR ENVIRONMENT Laeeq Futehally 148 pp Rs 45.00 Written in an easy and lucid style, the book looks at the varied natural environment of our country in all their contours of utility and aesthetic appeal. The author emphasises, without being averse to the needs of mans dependence on Nature, that most of the damage inflicted on the environment is unwittingly done. ISBN 81-237-0036-9 PANTHER ON THE PROWL M D Chaturvedi 88 pp Rs 35.00 The pantherthe fleeting phantom of the forestdespite its bewitching beauty and fascinating finesse has been living virtually in the shadow of its bigger cousins, the lion and the tiger. This book unmasks the colourful glory and graceful gait of this secretive animal which has remained hidden from public gaze by its studied reserve and sworn seclusion. ISBN 978-81-237-1948-1 REMINISCENCES OF A HUNTER Kedambadi Jattappa Rai 108 pp Rs 30.00 This is a narrative of the exciting adventures of the author as a hunter. It also portrays the beliefs and rituals, food habits, hunting codes and the relationship that existed between the colonial masters and their native subjects during the pre-Independence era. ISBN 81-237-2808-5 ROCK CLIMBING Manohar Puri 157 pp Rs 60.00 To climb a rocky mountain is an adventure as well as inspiration. This book presents, in an interesting manner, the different techniques of rock climbing, various rock features, the equipment used, which will encourage and help the youngsters to take up this challenge. ISBN 81-237-4621-0

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STORY OF I.N.A. S A Ayer 118 pp Rs 45.00 This book, by a loyal colleague of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, presents a concise account of Netaji's role in India's struggle for freedom with the constitution of the Indian National Army (I.N.A.). Besides highlighting Netajis serious nature, his high regard for Swami Vivekananda and his inclination towards social service, the book describes the events that led to his being caught in the vortex of politics and subsequent exile and disappearance. ISBN 81-237-2122-6 THE CONTRIBUTION OF REVOLUTIONISTS IN INDIAS FREEDOM STRUGGLE Hiren Gohain 126 pp Rs 45.00 The book traces the role and contribution of the heroic part played by the revolutionary leaders in Indias national movement. ISBN 978-81-237-5793-2 THE JOY OF WORK S A Sapre 90 pp Rs 30.00 "The source of India's troubles has been the people who are thoroughly idle," said Mahatma Gandhi. That work is the essence of man's success in life has been vividly illustrated by the author, through interesting case studies of workaholics like Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Einstein and others. ISBN 81-237-2021-1 THE PLANET EARTH S M Mathur 56 pp Rs 45.00 The book, besides giving physical data of the Earth, gives a concise account of the broad physical features of the globe such as oceans, mountains, rivers and lakes. ISBN 978-81-237-5858-9 THE SHRINKING UNIVERSE Tapan Bhattacharya 144 pp Rs 40.00 Todays buzz words in communication are computers, IT and Internet. What is IT? What is Internet? How do computers help in bringing us closer? Is our universe actually shrinking due to this revolution? These and similar ideas are discussed in this book for young readers. ISBN 81-237-1786-5 THE SPIRIT OF SCIENCE IN QUEST OF TRUTH R B Lal 58 pp Rs 30.00 Scientific spirit implies the desire to unfold the mysteries of Nature. This book on the importance of adopting a scientific method also highlights what Dr Alexis Carrel, Nobel laureate in medicine, once said, It is strange that a society as alert as our own to the power of scientific

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methods and ideas should not have used these methods to organise its own life. Science has given us mastery of ourselves and ensured the success of our individual and social existence. But, we have preferred the speculations of 18th-century philosophic thought to the clear and simple concepts of science. ISBN 81-237-1966-3 THE UNFORGETTABLE NEHRU P D Tandon 220 pp Rs 80.00 The author, who knew Nehru from close quarters, presents vignettes regarding glimpses of Nehrus dauntless courage, generosity, irritability, his personal joys and suffering, and warmth of his heart. ISBN 81-237-4099-9 TREKKING Manohar Puri 115 pp Rs 50.00 Trekkers believe that man undergoes a sea-change after going on a trekking trip. His behaviour and personality change to make him a better human being. Keeping in mind that the highest mountain ranges are in India, this book has been designed to explain how to plan a trek, the equipment to take, how to set camp and how to tackle the obstacles on a trek. ISBN 978-81-237-3852-9 TRIALS OF INDEPENDENCE B R Agarwala 207 pp Rs 60.00 This book gives a vivid account of some of the well-known trials of revolutionaries, thinkers, journalists and political leaders who took up the cause of Independence and made concerted efforts to overthrow an alien rule. The trials of these freedom fighters, whose prosecution by the oppressive regimes aroused political consciousness among the masses, give a deep insight into the characters of the persons tried, including their varied temperaments and ideologies. ISBN 81-237-0259-6 UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENCE Neerja Sharma 136 pp Rs 45.00 The book describes the difficult transition period between childhood and adulthood, particularly the physical and sexual maturation, changes in emotions and personality, parent-child conflicts, identity crisis, delinquency and other problems keeping in view the different sociocultural environments. ISBN 81-237-2766-6 VOLUNTARY ACTION AND GANDHIAN APPROACH D K Oza 77 pp Rs 25.00 This book is a study of three voluntary movements in Indiaone for the conservation of forests, the second against the dreaded disease of leprosy and the third against exploitation of women workers, respectively.

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All these movements which resulted in bettering the lives of the underprivileged lot are inspired by the Gandhian technique of voluntary initiation and reliance on the participation of the masses. ISBN 81-237-0142-X

POPULAR SCIENCE A DRUG IS BORN Urmila Thatte & Sharadini Dahanukar 94 pp Rs 35.00 Medicines and drugs are prescribed for all ailments. What lies behind their conception, from where they come and who discovered themall this and more on the exciting world of medicine is described here in a fascinating style. ISBN 978-81-237-2864-3 A MANUAL ON DOG TRAINING Gautam Unny 98 pp Rs 55.00 The book is meant to help people understand the finer nuances of training their pets. It aims to make the pet owner and potential reader understand that dog training is probably the most important aspect of rearing a pet. People underestimate the damage that an untrained pet can cause, be it emotional, physical, financial or social. This manual brings out the psychological aspects of how canine brain works, and how best the owner can train the pet gently, without punishment. The most modern techniques have been written about to ensure that readers are up-to-date with the best methods used worldwide. ISBN 978-81-237-4831-3 A REVOLUTIONARY SCIENTIST: EINSTEIN & HIS IDEAS S Chatterjee & T V Venkateswaran 77 pp Rs 55.00 The discovery of the Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics by Albert Einstein redefined the fundamental concepts of our understanding of the scientific phenomena. These revolutions were also responsible for initiating changes in other branches of science. Written lucidly, this book is an interesting account of the pioneering works of Einstein, his life and times from a clerk to a revolutionary scientist as well as his lesser known views and writings on society and politics. ISBN 978-81-237-5095-8 ABOUT TIME Bal Phondke 215 pp Rs 70.00 Time assumes a mystic, surreal character when one realises that it has no beginning nor end. It is eternal. It flows only in one direction, from

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the past to the future. This book tries to understand Time in its entirety, in a Vikram-Betal story format. ISBN 978-81-237-4103-1 AGING K Subba Rao 70 pp Rs 30.00 The human body does not remain at the peak of its powers endlessly. A slow but steady decline sets in with aging, which occurs due to a complex interplay of physiological, psychological and social factors. This lucidly written book explains why and how every organism which has opted for sexual reproduction must die after performing the reproductive function. ISBN 978-81-237-0999-4 AMAZING ADAPTATIONS Sukanya Datta 189 pp Rs 100.00 The book elaborates the fact that we, human beings, reign supreme but only because we have mastered technology. Animals are amazing by virtue of what they are! And they are so because of their superb adaptations to the environments they inhabit. ISBN 978-81-237-5777-3 ANGELS, DEVIL AND SCIENCE: A Collection of Articles on Scientific Temper Pushpa M Bhargava & 284 pp Rs 85.00 (PB) Chandana Chakrabarti (eds) Rs 225.00 (HB) Juxtaposing the advancement in modern science with the serious lack of scientific temper, the articles in the book make a plea that many a superstitious belief still prevalent in the society are founded on unscientific grounds. Arguing for the urgent need to promote scientific temper as a social asset, the book discusses the importance of scientific temper and its role in the countrys socio-economic as well as scientific & technological advancement. 978-81-237-5184-9 (HB) 978-81-237-5182-5 (PB) ASTHMA: How to Control It M P S Menon 94 pp Rs 35.00 This revised volume provides a contemporary account of a common though baffling ailment, which has been an enigma for thousands of sufferers who need help in handling their disability to their best advantage before seeking medical help. ISBN 81-237-2179-X ASTROLOGY: SENSE OR NONSENSE? Biman Basu 88 pp Rs 50.00 This book is primarily aimed at presenting in a logical manner the elements of astrology as practised and to show why the assumptions and methodology used by astrologers for making forecasts on the basis

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of birth charts or horoscopes are incompatible with the method of science. 978-81-237-5388-1 AYURVEDA UNRAVELLED Sharadini Dahanukar & Urmila Thatte 138 pp Rs 45.00 The science of Ayurveda is surrounded by mystery. It elicits different reactions, ranging from romantic revivalism to West-oriented rejection, from complete acceptance to total rebuttal. This book unravels some of the mysteries surrounding it, its basic concepts and governing principles as also simple home-made herbal remedies. ISBN 978-81-237-1676-3 BLACK HOLES Jayant Narlikar 66 pp Rs 40.00 A black hole is the ultimate manifestation of a region of strong gravity. The pull of gravity in a black hole is so strong, that even light cannot escape from it and time stands still. This book is a simple yet meticulous study of the circumstances under which a black hole is formed and its strange properties. ISBN 978-81-237-4374-5 BODY CLOCK Parul R Sheth 175 pp Rs 60.00 Almost every form of life, plant, animal or human being has an internal clock for measuring time, giving rise to rhythms. Rhythms are controlled by a biological clock situated in the brain. This book describes how our internal clocks regulate the metabolism, physiology and behaviour, and in illness or travel across time-zones, shift work schedules, our body clocks throw the rhythm out of time. ISBN 81-237-4021-2 CANCER S M Bose 112 pp Rs 50.00 Cancer is one of the most feared diseases that affects mankind. This book provides a clear understanding of the disease, its causes, early danger signs, the modes of investigation, and its treatment and management. ISBN 978-81-237-3892-5 CARE OF DOGS & CATS Vinod Sharma 82 pp Rs 55.00 Cats and dogs depend on their owners for healthy food, veterinary care, shelter and safety. In return they give us unconditional love, affection, devotion, loyalty and friendship. This book, written in a simple and lucid manner, deals at length with the care and management of pet dogs and cats. Especially meant for the lay readers and pet owners, it provides the basic details on various aspects of pet care. ISBN 978-81-237-4843-1

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CARE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS Vinod Sharma 72 pp Rs 45.00 This book attempts to give a brief sketch of the general characteristics of sheep, goats and other livestock, their proper feeding and nutrition, care and management required, breeding and reproduction, and the common diseases and treatment. ISBN 978-81-237-5515-1 CHALLENGE OF AIDS Khorshed M Pavri 154 pp Rs 80.00 AIDS research has attracted some of the finest brains among doctors and scientists of the world and yet an effective cure eludes us. This revised edition imparts knowledge about the disease and a realisation of the challenge that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) poses to mankind. ISBN 978-81-237-0175-2 CHAOS, FRACTALS AND SELF-ORGANISATION Arvind Kumar 186 pp Rs 55.00 The leaking tap in our bathroom exhibits chaos, the bronchial network of our lungs has a fractal structure and all of us are marvellous selforganising systems of Nature. In a lucid and non-technical account, the book explains some of these pioneering ideas that are destined to culminate in a new non-linear science of the next century. ISBN 81-237-1596-X CHEMICAL ELEMENTS IN THE NEW AGE D V Jahagirdar 66 pp Rs 35.00 This book provides interesting reading material on some lesser known aspects of chemical elements of the New Age, including their applications in superconductivity, computer and space research. ISBN 81-237-1121-2 COASTAL HAZARDS: Cyclones, Tsunamis and Other Disasters H N Srivastava 156 pp Rs 70.00 Written in a simple language, the book not only describes the coastal environment but also the many hazards, as well as the technological advances in forecasting and the early warning systems being used. ISBN 978-81-237-5452-9 COSMIC VISTAS Biman Basu 131 pp Rs 65.00 This book on celestial objects explains how with advances in technology, the telescope and other observation tools can reveal the real nature of celestial bodies like the Moon, the planets and Milky Way and how the refined techniques of observation can reveal gas clouds, quasars, pulsars and radiation. ISBN 81-237-3942-7

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DENTAL & ORAL HEALTH FOR ALL Abhijeet S Kulkarni 94 pp Rs 55.00 This book aims at educating readers regarding dental and oral diseases, the available treatment options and contemporary preventive strategies to maintain and improve oral health. ISBN 978-81-237-4385-1 DINOSAURS OF INDIA Ashok Sahni 120 pp Rs 50.00 This book describes our rich natural heritage of dinosaurs which goes back nearly 170 years, when Captain Sleeman found large dinosaurian bones and pertrified wood in Jabalpur Cantonment. This book also tells of the more recent finds of fossil remains in several states, particularly in the north-east region. ISBN 81-237-3109-4 EARTHQUAKES A K R Hemmady 114 pp Rs 55.00 This revised edition presents a geologist's perception of earthquakes, their cause (plate tectonics), methodology of investigation, principle behind instru-ments, prediction, precautions and economic implications. Few basic principles related to the design of earthquake-resistant structures, Bhuj earthquake and the controversy over the Tehri dam and reservoir-induced seismicity have been briefly dealt with. ISBN 81-237-4207-X EASY GUIDE TO EAR, NOSE AND THROAT S K Kaluskar & Sanjay Sachdeva 86 pp Rs 55.00 This book is a reader-friendly guide to various ear, nose and throat problems, with an aim to create awareness on these delicate organs. It also helps to identify the various problems and their symptoms at an early stage, perceive them in proper light, and know the right time to seek help of a specialist. Written in a simple language, the book also includes tips on first-aid measures and home remedies. ISBN 978-81-237-5451-2 ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT P S Ramakrishnan 217 pp Rs 90.00 This revised edition discusses community participation in natural resource management, which is linked to sustainable management of natural and human-managed ecosystems, with concern for sustainable livelihood of rural societies in the short-term, and sustainable development of the region as part of a long-term plan. ISBN 978-81-237-5257-0 ENDANGERED ANIMALS OF INDIA AND THEIR CONSERVATION S M Nair 110 pp Rs 45.00 Public awareness about the rich wildlife heritage of our country, the

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factors affecting the survival of the species and an understanding of how we can contribute to their well-being are the keys to successful conservation. This edition provides basic information on the rare and endangered animals of India and their conservation. ISBN 81-237-0187-X ENERGY A K Bakhshi 100 pp Rs 40.00 The importance of energy in our daily life can never be overemphasised particularly in todays world when fossil fuels are in danger of being depleted. There is practically no activity which does not involve the transfer or transformation of energy. This book discusses its various aspects including the consequences of production and utilisation of energy on our environment. ISBN 81-237-1458-0 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION N Manivasakam 160 pp Rs 60.00 At a time when environmental pollution is increasing day by day, this book, while discussing the general nature of pollution, also examines in detail some of the major areas of pollution like air, water and soil, including thermal radiation and noise pollution and their deleterious impact on man and environment alike. ISBN 978-81-237-1034-1 EPILEPSY M C Maheshwari 100 pp Rs 30.00 This book provides scientific information about the diagnosis, treatment and care of epileptics in our country where superstitions, false beliefs and misconceptions about the disease are widely prevalent and prove an obstacle in its effective control. ISBN 81-237-0554-9 EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS R M Bhagwat 74 pp Rs 35.00 What is mathematics? It is variously described as an art, the tool of science, the language of science and the queen of all sciences. This book is on the mathematics used by us all in every walk of life. Besides giving an account of the origin and development of mathematics, it helps us in solving a variety of problems related to everyday living. ISBN 978-81-237-1490-5 EXPLORING SPEECH & LANGUAGE Medha S Rajadhyaksha 124 pp Rs 55.00 Language forges friendships, cultural ties, and economic relationships. Speech and language are so integral to our existence and individuality that its study has attracted scholars, linguists, philosophers and scientists, since time immemorial. This book is about sharing the taste and texture of words, and about how and why we used them. ISBN 978-81-237-4695-1

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FIBRE OPTICS G K Bhide 94 pp Rs 40.00 Based on the principle of total internal reflection and transparency of glass, the study of fibre optics is an exciting new field. This book describes how fibrescopes are used in surgery, and as cables by communication experts to carry telephone calls and by engineers for examining machines. ISBN 81-237-2937-5 FULLERENES Sivakamasundari 91 pp Rs 40.00 A new form of carbon, totally different from the well-known diamond and graphite was discovered and called buckyballs. These Buckminster fullerenes have hollow, cage-like shape because of which the atoms and molecules which react with them enter the cage or bond with one of the 5 or 6-membered rings of the cage or replace one atom of the cage to become its part. This profusely illustrated book describes their discovery, their reactions and their formation along with applications. ISBN 978-81-237-3958-3 GENE PLAY Parul R Sheth 113 pp Rs 45.00 This book takes a look at the future of the gene when the molecular engineers will readily succumb to the fascination of entering and rearranging the hereditary genetic material, primarily the nucleotides in DNA and linking them together to form new combinations of DNA molecules. It also discusses the possibilities of the endless productive permutations of life, unravelling the promise and the perils of genetic engineering. ISBN 81-237-2336-9 GENETICS TODAY Jagjit Singh 242 pp Rs 65.00 Explains the mystery of the mechanism of heredity in virus, bacterium, plant, animal and man besides showing how the more we unravel it, the more improvements we can make in the cultivation of our basic food plants, breeding of domestic animals and combating heredity diseases. ISBN 978-81-237-1787-6 HEADACHE M C Maheshwari 88 pp Rs 30.00 Headache is the commonest of all painful conditions to affect man some time or the other. This very handy book explains the mechanisms of pain, warns of the dangers of frequent use of analgesics and emphasises the need for physical therapy and psychotherapy in facing the problem. ISBN 81-237-0970-6

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HEART DISEASE AND THE LAYMAN S Padmavati 65 pp Rs 30.00 The very mention of heart disease strikes terror in the minds of many. This book puts into proper perspective what heart disease means, its signs and symptoms, methods of examination and treatment and explains the changes that occur when a heart becomes deranged in structure and function. ISBN 81-237-1217-0 HOUSEHOLD PESTS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT Renuka Gupta 86 pp Rs 40.00 In our quest for a comfortable life environment, we unwittingly provide favourable conditions for insects and pests to thrive. These pests suck our blood, spoil our food, and generally cause turmoil in our lives. This book presents information on household pests, how to identify and manage them at home level. ISBN 81-237-3751-3 HOW BIRDS FLY Satish Dhawan 81 pp Rs 40.00 Avian flight has fascinated man since ancient times, but it is only in recent times that we have been able to explain the dynamics of animal flight. The evolution of animal flight, description of structure and musculature of wings and feathers and elementary theory of lift and drag have been explained to elucidate take-off, landing and hovering of birds. ISBN 81-237-3738-6 HUMAN BEHAVIOUR Sunil K Pandya 240 pp Rs 75.00 This volume focusses on the roots of human behaviour and explains why diverse individuals behave differently under the same circumstances. It describes the structure and function of the braininsofar as they determine behaviourbesides explaining how our genetic makeup, the environment in which we are brought up, intelligence, perception, memory, learning, imagination and various innate drives force us to act and react as we do. ISBN 81-237-2121-8 IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN WARFARE K V Gopalakrishnan 160 pp Rs 70.00 Warfare has been a constant feature of human history and the most powerful impact on it has been due to the application of science and technology in the past few centuries. In this book scientific and technological breakthroughs are described and their impacts are also discussed. ISBN 81-237-4060-3 IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ON MANKIND K V Gopalakrishnan 180 pp Rs 70.00 While looking at the history and development of the scientific revolution

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the book not only discusses its impact on mankind, but also the promises and problems that it has brought in its wake. ISBN 978-81-237-5389-8 INVENTORS WHO REVOLUTIONISED OUR LIVES K V Gopalakrishnan 198 pp Rs 80.00 Biographical sketches of some of the great inventors who displayed tenacity of purpose by hard work and confidence in their abilities before achieving recognition for their discoveries. The revised and updated edition of the book talks about the modern technologies of electronics, computers and biotechnology in detail. ISBN 978-81-237-4766-8 IT HAPPENED TOMORROW Bal Phondke (Ed.) 270 pp Rs 60.00 This anthology of 19 select stories presents the trends in Indian science fiction where the basic theme, be it in any language, is primarily anthropocentric, dealing with the interplay between scientific developments and human emotions or societal foundations. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings by Subir Roy. ISBN 81-237-0619-7 JOY OF MAKING INDIAN TOYS Sudarshan Khanna 126 pp Rs 45.00 This simple activity book teaches two things, namely, how to make 101 handmade toys which are playthings even today in remote corners of our country and how toys, simple in design and based on science and technology, can be made at home with discarded materials. ISBN 978-81-237-2244-3 JOY OF STARWATCHING Biman Basu 122 pp Rs 55.00 The star-filled sky has fascinated mankind since prehistoric times. Ancient sky-watchers imagined shapes in the pattern of bright stars that gave rise to many myths and legends. Today we know about the true nature of stars and also about their mind-boggling distances from us. This profusely illustrated book familiarises us with the constellations and helps in identifying individual stars with the help of star maps and diagrams. ISBN 978-81-237-2657-1 LEARNING TO LIVE WITH DIABETES M M S Ahuja 120 pp Rs 45.00 Explains how diabetes can be controlled and how reduction in complications can be achieved by consuming foodstuffs with correct nutritive and caloric contents, keeping in mind the economic constraints of a country like India. ISBN 81-237-0704-5

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MAN INSIDE THE SEA B F Chhapgar 196 pp Rs 60.00 Man has always been fascinated by the seas and oceans and has ventured out in all kinds of vessels for a variety of purposes, like underwater research, exploration of the sea-bed, rescue and salvage operations and for commercial activities. This book discusses in a very interesting manner the steps taken by man in actual underwater living with the help of scuba diving, research submersibles, bathyspheres and bathyscaphes. ISBN 81-237-1536-6 MARCHING AHEAD WITH SCIENCE Biman Basu 172 pp Rs 60.00 When India gained Independence in 1947, it had no worthwhile infrastructure for the development of science and technology, nor did it have a sound industrial base. Yet five decades later, it is now a major technological power with the capability to design, build and launch its own satellites, nuclear power plants and supercomputers. An overview of these and many more achievements is presented in this book. ISBN 81-237-3486-7 MANTRA, MAGIC AND MIRACLE: A Scientific Exploration Badiuddin Khan & Hasan Jawaid Khan 144 pp Rs. 60.00 This book aims to take its readers on a scientific exploration of age-old concepts and beliefs that have no validity today, besides intending to free us of the many baseless, irrelevant and irrational beliefs that have conditioned our mind since ages. The authors also analyse scientifically popular magic or miracles, resorted to by godmen and quacks, and prove them as being nothing more than tricks to cheat. ISBN 978-81-237-5514-4 MATERIAL MARVELS B C Sharma 136 pp Rs 40.00 This book describes the new materials developed by manipulating metals, ceramics and plasticsthe composites, which are now being used in space travel, communication of information and replacing damaged parts of the human body. ISBN 81-237-2812-3 MENTAL DISORDERS: Misconceptions and Realities M S Bhatia 200 pp Rs 60.00 There is a lot of misconceptions about mental disorders. People still resort to exorcists, ojhas, tantriks, black magic and so on. With the advancement in the field of psychiatry, timely treatment and cure is now possible. This comprehensive book on various kinds of mental disorders aims to provide correct information about the disorders so that they can be identified timely and treated correctly. ISBN 978-81-237-4926-6

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MICROBE SAGA Bal Phondke 174 pp Rs 50.00 Invisible but not insignificant, microbes are the oldest and simplest life forms on earth. This book highlights their crucial role in bread, beer, cheese, wine, pharmaceuticals and pesticide manufacturing units as also in bioremediation and recycling of wastes. ISBN 81-237-2098-X MODERN DIAGNOSTICS Anil Aggrawal 278 pp Rs 80.00 On developing any physical problem, the doctor advises various diagnostic tests to find out what is wrong. This book tells all about magnetic sensors, ultrasound machines, high tech computers, positron emissions, etc. that have brought a revolution in diagnosing disease and providing treatment. ISBN 81-237-3317-8 NANO: The Next Revolution Mohan Sundara Rajan 179 pp Rs 75.00 This book explains the basics of nanotechnologythe next revolution in our daily livesits historical development, and the ongoing advances, including the pioneering work done in India. ISBN 978-81-237-4305-9 NARCOTIC DRUGS Anil Aggrawal 161 pp Rs 50.00 This book uncovers the mysterious aura surrounding drugs to provide answers to questions like what are they, why do they entrap a person in their clutches and how we can stay free of their mind-altering effects. ISBN 81-237-1383-5 OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A K Malhotra 204 pp Rs 50.00 An introduction to the basic principles, techniques and methods involved in offshore oil and gas production and explanation of how offshore platforms and terminals, harbours and ports are designed and operated, apart from the problems encountered in laying submarine pipelines and controlling oil pollution. ISBN 81-237-0140-3 OF SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS A N Kothare and others 232 pp Rs 70.00 Although a lot is available in the form of biographies and writings of scientists, very little information is found on what made them not only great discoverers but humane too, blessed with humour, humility and humanism. This book helps to convey this very aspect of scientists who, while being involved in their unique adventure, are like us, the lesser mortals. ISBN 978-81-237-0917-8

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ONCE UPON A BLUE MOON: Science Fiction Stories Sukanya Datta 172 pp Rs 70.00 A delectable spread of twelve science fiction stories, all poised at the point of the Just Possible! Flawlessly blending scientific truths and the flight of imagination, the stories exemplify all that good science fiction should be. The fabric of each story is woven with warmth, understanding and humour with the warp and weft of science running through it. ISBN 978-81-237-4853-5 OUR WATER RESOURCES Rama 104 pp Rs 30.00 This book provides information on Indias water resources derived largely from rainfall, which is generous but uneven in its distribution over time and place. This necessitates the need for gigantic projects for the control, storage and transfer of the available supply. ISBN 81-237-0803-3 PAIN & ITS MANAGEMENT Sugandha A Karapurkar 82 pp Rs 35.00 Pain is such a vast subject that it is difficult to understand its exact physiology, yet this book provides answers to many common problems regarding pain, in a simple and lucid style. ISBN 81-237-4362-9 PETROLEUM: An Introduction Vijay H Pandya 145 pp Rs 60.00 The book is an introduction to the world of petroleum, its history and formation, the methods of drilling, various petroleum products, its benefits to humankind, its impact on environment, and the search for alternate fuels. ISBN 978-81-237-5998-2 PLASTICS: A Threat to Mankind Chintan 85 pp Rs 40.00 This book explains the impact of plastics on the environment, human health and economy, and describes what all is being done to reduce our dependence on the plastics, which will eventually be beneficial to the mankind in the long run. ISBN 978-81-237-4629-6 PRESERVATION OF ART OBJECTS AND LIBRARY MATERIALS O P Agrawal 102 pp Rs 50.00 Art objects of all types, be they stone sculptures, wooden objects, textiles, manuscripts, paintings or any other, are continuously subjected to dangers of damage and deterioration. This book acquaints the reader with the composition of art objects, their properties and behaviour under diverse conditions so as to facilitate their care, maintenance and preservation. ISBN 81-237-0643-X

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PREVENTION OF BURNS Kalpana Sood Lal 75 pp Rs 45.00 This book aims to spread awareness among people regarding frequent burn injuries, and lays emphasis on the preventions and precautions to be taken by each individual, whether at home or at work, so that burn cases reduce throughout the country. ISBN 81-237-4575-3 PRIMER ON CHARACTERISING BIODIVERSITY P S Ramakrishnan 66 pp Rs 45.00 Biodiversity is all about understanding Nature and being a part of it. This volume looks at its trans-disciplinary dimensions which real-life examples from the rural and tribal traditional ecological knowledge on conserving biodiversity and revering Nature through traditional practices, which the modern world is ignoring or trying to modify. ISBN 978-81-237-5975-3 PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS M P S Menon 334 pp Rs 65.00 This book will be of interest to those involved in detection and control of tuberculosis as well as patients and their relatives whose understanding and cooperation are essential for the success of the Tuberculosis Control Programme. ISBN 81-237-2810-7 QUANTUM MYSTERY Rajat Chanda 113 pp Rs 40.00 The book discusses the laws of quantum mechanics, several amazing quantum phenomena and the progress in understanding the connection between the quantum and classical worlds. How the paradoxes arise and how to solve them has been explained in detail, besides highlighting the significance of Bell's theorem. ISBN 978-81-237-2180-4 RADIATION AND MAN H C Jain 98 pp Rs 40.00 A study of the natural and man-made radiation environment, dramatic discoveries in the field, problems and risks involved in the use of nuclear energy including the possibilities of malfunctioning of nuclear reactors and disposal of radioactive wastes versus its benefits when compared to other sources. ISBN 81-237-1143-3 RANDOM CURIOSITY Yash Pal with Rahul Pal

Rs 140.00 (PB) Rs 500.00 (HB) Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore questions and often wonder about the world they live in. The book puts together many such questions randomly posed to Prof.

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Yash Pal. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. ISBN 978-81-237-6106-0 978-81-237-6107-7 RAVISHING RADIANCE Bal Phondke 81 pp Rs 50.00 Discovery of ubiquitous and omnipresent radioactivity in the twentieth century ushered in the atomic age. The story of its discovery as well as its applications provide for fascinating reading. ISBN 81-237-3625-8 REACHING WOMANHOOD Tarala Nandekar & Medha Rajadhyaksha 130 pp Rs 40.00 Provides answers to questions on transition of young girls into the adult world while stressing on the need for knowing about their body, their sexuality, their reproductive health and their rights and responsibilities. ISBN 978-81-237-2763-1 ROBOTS AND ROBOTICS M R Chidambara 94 pp Rs 30.00 This small volume describes the robots and also how the New Age will open many new possibilities for their use in home and industry to the benefit of mankind. ISBN 81-237-0914-5 SCIENCE OF THE OCEANS A N P Ummerkutty 144 pp Rs 55.00 The sea and the oceans, in spite of mans onslaughts on them, remain as mysterious, unknown and awe-inspiring as ever. This book introduces us to the science of oceanography and the immense potentialities of water around our shores for exploring and utilising them for the prosperity of our people. ISBN 81-237-0468-2 SELF-CARE FOR WOMEN Parul R Sheth 156 pp Rs 50.00 Provides knowledge on the complex female body, its organs and systems, how they work and can be taken care of both externally and internally. ISBN 81-237-2804-2 SENSE OF SMELL Sarada Bulchand 99 pp Rs 35.00 The sense of smell is one of the most primitive senses without which the world can be very bland and without inhaling we would not be able to feel the smells around us. The book describes how the sensory system functions to generate attractive or repulsive responses across species,

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besides explaining the role of pheromones and aromatherapy, olfactory memory and smell disorders. ISBN 81-237-3625-8 SKIN AND HAIR IN HEALTH AND DISEASE J S Pasricha and Ramji Gupta 210 pp Rs 65.00 Written mainly to disseminate correct information on skin and hair diseases and remove myths and superstitions about their cure, this book provides guidelines on proper care of skin and hair and also learn about common skin diseases and their treatment modalities. ISBN 81-237-4006-9 SLEEP-WAKEFULNESS Birendra Nath Mallick 108 pp Rs 35.00 Sleep and wakefulness are complex behavioural phenomena which are objectively identified by recording electrophysiological signals from the body. Both are interrelatedwhile one is active, the other remains subdued. The mechanisms of generation and regulation of sleep and wakefulness coupled with the role of sleep in normal life are beautifully discussed. ISBN 81-237-3623-1 SOCIAL LIFE OF ANIMALS Sukanya Datta 110 pp Rs 65.00 In the fascinating world of animals though communication is not like humans, animals manage to convey their feelings through varied postures, use of chemicals, vocalisation etc. This book is a wealth of information on social life of animalshow crocodiles guide their young to water, the male penguin incubates the eggs, the female hornbill protects her chicks from predators, and many more such details of other animals. ISBN 81-237-3937-0 SOCIAL LIFE OF PLANTS Sukanya Datta 99 pp Rs 45.00 Plants, like humans, form alliances with other plants and animals, wage war against enemies, employ mercenaries and use subtle strategies for survival. This book explains the interesting social life of the plant world. ISBN 81-237-2938-3 SOME COMMON AILMENTS Anil Aggrawal 98 pp Rs 40.00 Are you troubled by an allergy or eczema? Do you get a nagging cold every winter? Is your sinusitis so obstinate that it does not go away by any treatment? Are you worried about your constipation problem? Does your child get diarrhoea very often? This book provides the answers to all these questions and other common ailments also, from which all of us have suffered too often, but about which we know so little. ISBN 81-237-0193-4

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SPACE TODAY Mohan Sundara Rajan 282 pp Rs 135.00 A fascinating review of the marvels of the Space Age describing the trends and innovations in space technology, its applications and space explorations. ISBN 978-81-237-5205-1 SPECIAL CHILD: PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Manjeet Singh Bhatia 162 pp Rs 60.00 This book aims to make readers aware of psychological, behavioural and personality problems related to children. It attempts to provide answers to various queries regarding children in different situations, like a motherless or fatherless child, a mentally or physically challenged child, an abused child, etc. ISBN 978-81-237-5730-8 STORY OF ASTRONOMY Uday Patil 56 pp Rs 55.00 Do all stars move in a pattern? And why do the planets wander? If the earth is round, how come it looks so flat? In an interesting picture-book format, this book takes us through this fascinating journey, historically focussing on important landmark events and pioneering scientists who have significantly contributed to the growth of the science of astronomy. ISBN 978-81-237-5778-0 STROKE AND REHABILITATION M C Maheshwari & K K Singh 119 pp Rs 40.00 Stroke, one of the commonest neurological emergencies, is the third most important cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly people after cancer and heart attack. The book discusses some of the significant advances made in the understanding of stroke, its diagnosis and management. ISBN 81-237-1727-X TELESCOPES IN INDIA Mohan Sundara Rajan 330 pp Rs 130.00 The book tells the story of Indias telescopesoptical, radio and space instrumentsand their role in the exploration of celestial wonders. ISBN 978-81-237-5637-0 THE BRAIN: A Precious Possession Gomathy Gopinath 95 pp Rs 35.00 Tremendous advances in neuroscience research have generated a lot of information on the brain, its functions and diseases. This book is designed to impart the basic functions and capabilities of the brain and some of the common ailments that afflict it. ISBN 978-81-237-1755-5

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THE CULTURAL CRADLE OF BIODIVERSITY P S Ramakrishnan 244 pp Rs 90.00 The book considers a range of issues based on the concept of the sacred in an eco-cultural context, emphasising upon the role of natural cultural landscapes as the basis for humans to have a cultural identity of their own. ISBN 978-81-237-5361-4 THE GREAT AVIATION STORY R K Murthi 101 pp Rs 40.00 This book presents the story of how the mans great dream of flying came true, how the technologial advancements affected the evolution of aircraft, and how it changed the course of history. ISBN 81-237-4390-4 THE HUMAN MACHINE R L Bijlani & S K Manchanda 162 pp Rs 40.00 The complex human organism and the different functions of different parts of the body have been explained with illustrations and diagrams, with special reference to deviation in normal functions which we call disease. ISBN 978-81-237-1584-1 THE ILLUSIVE WORLD OF VIRTUAL REALITY Tapan Bhattacharya 158 pp Rs 45.00 Man's innate desire for fantasising has been sustained considerably by the advent of computers. By mimicking reality, virtual reality creates fascinating illusions and stimulates various human senses. ISBN 978-81-237-1949-8 THE MEMORY MYSTERY Medha S Rajadhyaksha 108 pp Rs 40.00 Our perceptions of the world around us, the skills, the facts and figures we learn, the emotional overtones of our lives, all these lodge themselves in our brain as memory, sometimes forever. Memory, however, is about forgetting as well. This well-illustrated book unravels what we know of the memory mystery till date. ISBN 81-237-1783-0 THE SECRETS OF PROTEINS Medha S Rajadhyaksha & Sukanya Datta 108 pp Rs 45.00 A peep into the world of proteinstheir sequences, shapes, forms and functions besides their malfunctions and diseases due to malnutrition. ISBN 81-237-3105-1 THE STORY OF MAN Biman Basu 84 pp Rs 27.00 The story of man's evolution from the lowly tree-dwelling ape has all the ingredients of a thriller. As new clues emerge from fossil evidence, the

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story takes dramatic twists and turns, before a clear picture emerges. It traces how our distant ancestors gave up a life on the trees and learnt to walk on two feet, use tools and fire, and talk as we do now. ISBN 81-237-2057-2 THE SUN Parul R Sheth 138 pp Rs 55.00 This book will appeal to all those who are curious to know more about the wonders pertaining to the mind-blowing effects of our nearest star, on the natural events that occur on the Earth, on plants, animals and human beings. ISBN 978-81-237-4424-7 THE WONDER CHIP K D Pavate 116 pp Rs 40.00 This book attempts to explain the physical principles of silicon devices, some interesting aspects of their fabrication technology and the inside spectrum of their applications. It is indeed surprising how the principles of electronic circuits as used in communication, computers, information and other systems have undergone a sea change on account of the integrated circuits becoming available. ISBN 81-237-1493-9 VERSATILE VACCINES Parvinder Chawla 165 pp Rs 95.00 This profusely illustrated book sketches, in a very simple language, the present scenario of vaccine development and emphasises the role of versatile vaccines in offering the most precious gift to a childa chance to live a healthy life ahead. ISBN 978-81-237-4611-1 WATER: The Matrix of Life K K Mishra 112 pp Rs 35.00 The astonishing properties and role of water as the matrix of life have been presented in a semi-technical style. This book provides a deeper understanding of the most ubiquitous marvel of Nature. ISBN 81-237-3314-3 WAYS OF THE WEATHER P A Menon 109 pp Rs 50.00 This revised edition brings forth the concepts and practices adopted in observing and forecasting weather besides highlighting the impact of weather and climate on life and economy with particular reference to the Indian context. ISBN 978-81-237-4453-6 WE BREATHE AND DRINK POISON N Manivasakam 120 pp Rs 40.00 Beginning with the general nature of pollution, the book discusses the major areas of pollution like air, water and soil and how thermal radiation

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and noise pollution are casting a deleterious impact on man and his environment, posing a danger to all living beings. ISBN 81-237-1488-2 WHEN... QUESTIONS TO 50 INTERESTING ANSWERS Bal Phondke 246 pp Rs 70.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) Presented in a simple and easy to follow language, this collection of 50 essays discusses many such fascinating questions. The facts and arguments are based on scientific investigations of the issues concerned. An interesting read for all. ISBN 978-81-237-5546-5 (PB) 978-81-237-5547-2 (HB) WIND ENERGY Suneel B Athawale 60 pp Rs 30.00 This book, through diagrams and illustrations, introduces the readers to this non-conventional source of energy and explains how wind energy, hitherto largely untapped, can be converted into mechanical and electrical energy by windmills for supplementing our energy needs. ISBN 81-237-0679-0 WIRELESS: THE LATEST TELECOM STORY Mohan Sundara Rajan 322 pp Rs 85.00 (PB) Rs 220.00 (HB) This book is a fascinating story on the ongoing wireless revolution in telecommunications in India and abroad with special emphasis on the amazing innovations that redefine our access to the Internet, such as Wi-MAX and new generations of multifunctional cell phones; multimedia convergence that brings us voice, data, music and video anywhere any time; and the latest trends in satellite, cellular and optical communications and their impact on urban and rural areas. ISBN 978-81-237-5115-3 (PB) 978-81-237-5116-X (HB) YOUR FOOD AND YOU K T Achaya 112 pp Rs 40.00 Discusses many fascinating aspects of food, including a balanced diet, the digestive system, food fads and taboos, and diets prescribed for babies, pregnant women, nursing mothers, etc. ISBN 81-237-1033-X

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POPULAR SOCIAL SCIENCE ANGANWADIS FOR ALL Jean Drze & others 61 pp Rs 35.00 Focussing on ICDS, this primer through a question-answer format looks at the Programme of ICDS, the various roles it plays in safeguarding the rights of children and how as parents, teachers, journalists, politicians, researchers or concerned citizens, ensure effective functioning of Anganwadis. ISBN 978-81-237-5233-4 BHAGAT SINGH: Select Speeches & Writings D N Gupta (Ed.) 152 pp Rs 50.00 (PB) Foreword by Bipan Chandra Rs 200.00 (HB) Bhagat Singh was not only a great patriot and revolutionary socialist, but also one of Indias early Marxist thinkers and ideologues. A voracious reader right from his boyhood, he brought upon his thinking and writings the tremendous influence of his varied reading. His several statements before courts, his passionate letters to his father and other comrades, his insights on revolution and communalism and his atheistic faith, all reveal a mind that is at once original and mature in understanding. The book is published on the special occasion of his 100 birth anniversary as also to mark the 75 year of his martyrdom. ISBN 978-81-237-4940-2 (PB) 978-81-237-4941-9 (HB) COMMUNALISM: A Primer Bipan Chandra 122 pp Rs 55.00 The primer offers a comprehensive study of key concepts such as the distinction between communalism and secularism; major themes in the communal ideological offensive and an inventory of practical dos and don'ts. A valuable contribution to the debate. ISBN 978-81-237-5360-7 CONDITION OF INDIAN PEASANTRY G S Bhalla

Rs 40.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) This book contains a summary of the main findings of the Situation Assessment Survey of the Farmers undertaken by the National Sample Survey Organisation. The survey graphically brings out some disturbing facts about the state of affairs in the farming sector. It highlights the dissatisfaction of the farmers with their profession, their ignorance about matters most important for their future, and the dismal failure of the credit institutions and government agencies in fulfilling their assigned tasks for the farming sector. ISBN 81-237-4832-9 (PB) 81-237-4833-7 (HB)

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COURTS LEGISLATURES MEDIA FREEDOM K N Harikumar (Ed) 190 pp Rs 200.00 The relationship of the judiciary, the political establishment, the mass media and the public is vital to the healthy functioning of any democracy. In recent years in our country, these relationships have become highly tense, conflictual, problematic and controversial. Many of these conflicts have revolved around axes of contempt of court and privileges of the legislatures and also in relation to the press and other mass media. The contributors to this book explore different facets of these relations and other sources and implications for civil society and our democratic polity. ISBN 81-237-4681-4 DEMOCRACY IN INDIA Chander Prakash Bhambhri Rs 40.00 Rs 200.00 This thought-provoking primer essays the working of Indias democratic experiment of creating myriad avenues for popular political participation. The book also provides a balanced overview of its multiple facetsthe opportunities and challenges facing Indian democracy today. ISBN 978-81-237-5266-2 (PB) 978-81-237-5267-9 (HB) DEVELOPMENT WITH DIGNITY Amit Bhaduri Rs 45.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) Written by one of Indias foremost theoretical economists, the book demonstrates forcefully why a full employment society with dignity for all citizens is feasible in near future. In the process, it demolishes many conventional economic propositions. ISBN 81-237-4596-6 (PB) 81-237-4597-4 (HB) EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT: A Primer Jean Dreze & others 46 pp Rs 25.00 The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 is a law whereby any adult who is willing to do unskilled manual labour at the minimum wage is entitled to being employed on public works within fifteen days. This Primer is a simple introduction to the Act. Through a questionanswer format, it informs an unemployed person in India how to take advantage of the Act. It also educates concerned citizens as to how the Act can be implemented effectively for the beneft of all concerned. ISBN 81-237-4728-4 FREEDOM MOVEMENT AND INDIAN MUSLIMS Santimoy Ray 176 pp Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 195.00 (HB) The book challenges the many prejudices that generate bias and hatred against the Indian Muslims, particularly their contentious role in Indian 107 pp 103 pp

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freedom movement and the rise of the Indian Muslim League. ISBN 978-81-237-6139-8 (PB) 978-81-237-6140-4 (HB) FROM GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNANCE Kuldeep Mathur 144 pp

Rs 45.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) This volume provides an introduction to the concept of governance and the kind of transformation of the state that is taking place in India. It explores the way cooperative networks of state, market and society are taking over roles that were earlier confined to the state alone. ISBN 978-81-237-5410-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5411-6 (HB) GANDHI-PATEL: Letters and Speeches Neerja Singh (Comp.)

Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) This collection brings out some of the significant correspondences between Gandhi and Patel, their mutual respect for each other and also the differences between the two on various matters of policies and strategies. ISBN 978-81-237-5556-4 (PB) 978-81-237-5557-1 (HB) GLOBALISATION AND DEVELOPMENT Sunanda Sen

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Rs 40.00 (PB) Rs 150.00 (HB) This monograph seeks to highlight what we witness as globalisation sans development, a process that can not be justified by economic logic, by ethical norms or even by political acumen. It rejects the misconceived notions in mainstream theory and policies that liberalised markets under globalisation can deliver growth by imparting efficiency; and that growth can generate people-centred development. The monograph pushes for a globalisation that is governed from below, and makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the issues pertaining to the globalisation policy. ISBN 978-81-237-5036-1 (PB) 978-81-237-5037-8 (HB) HISTORY OF KHADI Geetanjali Parikh 92 pp Rs 60.00 The book attempts to take the readers on a historical journey of Khadi, from being a livery of freedom to green fabric or designer wear. It aims to provide an insight on the pivotal role Khadi played in the Indian economic planning, giving a roadmap of Khadi from local village to world market. ISBN 978-81-237-6042-1

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INDIA: HISTORICAL BEGINNINGS & THE CONCEPT OF THE ARYAN Romila Thapar & others 201 pp Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) With essays by Romila Thapar, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, Madhav M Deshpande and Shereen Ratnagar, the book provides fresh insights into the beginnings of Indian history, and argues for a comparative study of various societies that co-existed during the period and their mutual interactions. A major contribution to historiography, the book familiarises the reader with a broad-spectrum current scholarly discussions on the issue. ISBN 978-81-237-4778-1 (PB) 978-81-237-4779-9 (HB) INDIAS GLORIOUS FREEDOM STRUGGLE AND THE POSTINDEPENDENCE ERA Mohan Dharia 114 pp Rs.50.00 The book discusses the freedom struggle, the goals set for an independent India, how far the country succeeded in achieving them and what is to be done for the future. ISBN 978-81-237-5842-8 INDIAN AGRICULTURE SINCE INDEPENDENCE G S Bhalla 348 pp

Rs 90.00 (PB) Rs 350.00 (HB) Critically reviewing the performance of Indian agriculture since independence, the book examines the relative performance of Indian agriculture both during the plan period and post-reform period as well as the role of agriculture in the development of Indian economy. The book also underlines the main cause of deceleration of agriculture in the post-reform period and makes policy suggestions for regeneration of Indian agriculture. ISBN 978-81-237-4943-3 (PB) 978-81-237-4944-0 (HB) INDIAS FOREIGN POLICY SINCE INDEPENDENCE V P Dutt 247 pp Rs 80.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) A countrys standing in the community of nations is essayed by the manner in which it conducts its foreign policy. From being one of the founding members of the nonaligned movement, Indias foreign policy has witnessed several dramatic transitions. In an easy and lucid style, the book examines some of the critical phases in the evolution of Indias foreign policy as well as the motivations and challenges it has faced under various prime ministers. A compelling read for any one interested in a comprehensive understanding of Indias foreign policy and a must read for career diplomats and students of international affairs. ISBN 978-81-237-4945-6 (PB) 978-81-237-4956-3 (HB)

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INDIAS QUEST FOR POPULATION STABILISATION Ashish Bose 242 pp Rs 85.00 The book traces the evolution of population policies, both implicit and explicit, ever since India became free in 1947. Above all, it discusses critical issues of population and development, like the growing northsouth demographic disparity and the spread of female foeticide in India. ISBN 978-81237-5853-4 MEDIEVAL INDIA: THE STUDY OF A CIVILIZATION Irfan Habib 293 pp Rs. 85.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) The book tells the story of medieval India, a defining and eventful chapter in the making of its cultural and political history. It is a period marked by a multiplicity of states, spread of urbanisation, foreign invasions, growth of science and technology, achievements in literature and philosophy as well as consolidation of the subcontinent. ISBN 978-81-237-5255-6 (PB) 978-81-237-5256-3 (HB) POPULATION IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Mahendra K Premi 303 pp

Rs 75.00 (PB) Rs 350.00 (HB) The book provides information on population issues that have been released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India upto the middle of 2005. The census has collected a large amount of information about each and every individual in the country covering demographic, economic and social variables. The book presents these data in a simpler manner providing comparisons with earlier censuses without loading it with complex formulae and technical terms. ISBN 978-81-237-4861-0 (PB) 81-237-4862-0 (HB) 1857: THE ROLE OF PUNJAB, HARYANA AND HIMACHAL PRADESH K C Yadav 236 pp Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) The book seeks to bust the myth that during 1857 movement, Punjab was quiet and that there was hardly any stir in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. It tries to establish that far from being passive or inactive, the people of these areas participated in the countrys first war of Independence with equal zeal and vigour and made ultimate sacrifices to dislodge the colonial rule. ISBN 978-81-237-5277-8 (PB) 978-81-237-5278-5 (HB)

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REBELLION 1857 P C Joshi (Ed.) 382 pp Rs 100.00 (PB) Foreword by Irfan Habib Rs 350.00 (HB) Popularly known as the first Indian war of Independence, the Rebellion of 1857 was a significant moment in the political history of modern India. Despite the broad consensus of opinion about the national character of the movement, yet this uprising still remains mired in controversies. Through extensive references to first hand accounts and other historical documents, the essays in this volume while bringing together varied scholarship, analyse the nature, causes, its impact on the national literature of India as well as the interest it generated abroad. ISBN 978-81-237-4935-8 (PB) 978-81-237-4936-5 (HB) RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT: A Primer Suchi Pande & Shekhar Singh 80 pp Rs 30.00 This Primer is designed to help seekers of information, its custodians and RTI appellate authorities. Through a question answer format it introduces the lay reader to the RTI ACT and its implementation, its use and function as well as details of how information can be accessed and appeals filed. The Primers also highlights the rights and duties of public information officers and public authority. Also includes sample application form and appeal formats. ISBN 978-81-237-5075-0 THE AKALI MOVEMENT Mohinder Singh

Rs 35.00 (PB) Rs 150.00 (HB) The Akali Movement was the first successful demonstration of passive resistance organised by the Sikhs to dislodge the Mahants, priests and other vested interests from the Sikh shrines. Based on fresh evidence gathered from the private papers of the contemporary British officials and the national leaders and hitherto untapped sources in India and the United Kingdom, this book throws new light on many significant issues. ISBN 978-81-237-5231-0 (PB) 978-81-237-5232-7 (HB) THE COMMUNAL PROBLEM Report of Kanpur Riots 236 pp Rs 85.00 (PB) Enquiry Committee Rs 250.00 (HB) This book provides a comprehensive insight into the Hindu Muslim relations and also provides remedial measures for strengthening national synthesis and social solidarity. ISBN 81-237-4573-7 (PB) 81-237-4574-5 (HB)

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Rs 35.00 (PB) Rs 150.00 (HB) The Partition of India was one of the most cataclysmic events in world history. This book places it in an international perspective to show how reasons of state, and religious, ethnic or cultural division have been inextricably intertwined in creating the situations that have led to partition in different parts of the world. ISBN 81-237-4696-2 (PB) 81-237-4697-0 (HB) WOMEN FARMERS OF INDIA Maithreyi Krishnaraj & 161 pp Rs 45.00 (PB) Aruna Kanchi Rs 250.00 (HB) The book is a significant study that brings to light the ever increasing role that women are playing in the agricultural and allied sectors in India, while the stake of the men folk has been dwindling day by day. The book is likely to trigger a debate about the invisibility of women farmers in India and the resultant social, economic, political and cultural complexitiesthe issues that have largely remained outside the mainstream intellectual discourse. ISBN 978-81-237-5319-5 (PB) 978-81-237-5320-1 (HB)

THE PARTITION OF INDIA Anita Inder Singh

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NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY ABANINDRANATH TAGORE Alokendranath Tagore 85 pp Rs 17.00 A biography of the founder of the new-Bengali school of art and the harbinger of renaissance in Indian painting. Written simply and evocatively by his son, this book reflects his inimitable character as a painter and a writer of quaint imaginative stories. ABBAS TYABJI Aparna Basu 86 pp Rs 45.00 Abbas Tyabji was the Chief Justice of the Baroda High Court before becoming a staunch follower of Gandhiji. He was one of the members of the committee appointed by the Indian National Congress to review the charges against General R. Dyer for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. After listening to and cross-examining hundreds of eye witnesses and victims of General Dyers brutality, Abbas became the most devoted coworker of Gandhiji and his services earned him the title Chhota Gandhi. ISBN 978-81-237-5078-1

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AMRITLAL SHETH Varsha Das 82 pp Rs 40.00 Amritlal Sheth, popularly known as the lion of Saurashtra, was a journalist par excellence, devoted to Gandhiji, committed to Indias freedom struggle, and a fearless protagonist of the oppressed. ISBN 978-81-237-5703-2 ASAF ALI: Patriot and Humanist Sudhir Pant 63 pp Rs 12.00 Asaf Ali was a great patriot who rejected the idea of nationhood based on religions. This brief biography throws light on the multiple facets of his multifaceted personalityscholar, lawyer, nationalist, writer and connoisseur of music and arts. BABA KHARAK SINGH Mohinder Singh 88 pp Rs 40.00 This monograph on Baba Kharak Singh endeavours to depict the life and times of this great son of India, who was mainly responsible for moulding the course of events in the politics of modern Punjab and inculcating nationalist and secular values in the regional politics. ISBN 81-237-4598-2 BADRUDDIN TYABJI Laeeq Futehally 94 pp Rs 21.00 A multifaceted personalitylawyer, social reformer, educationist, political activist and a judgeBadruddin Tyabji firmly believed that ones personal standard of behaviour should conform to whatever is best in any religion or culture. This short biography reflects his ideas and service to ones motherland. ISBN 81-237-0701-0 BAGHA JATIN Prithwindra Mukherjee 134 pp Rs 65.00 Bagha Jatin was one of the 21 revolutionaries associated with 'Yugantar' group operating in Bengal for Indian independence. Jatin's life was a saga of struggle to overthrow foreign rule. This biography throws light on his life and times. ISBN 978-81-237-5961-6 BAL GANDHARVA Mohan Nadkarni Rs 20.00 (PB) Rs 50.00 (HB) An actor-singer Bal Gandharva reigned supreme in the world of Marathi musical drama. Endowed with a melodious voice and charismatic looks he played a variety of feminine roles with charming impersonations. This brief biography discusses his contribution to the enrichment of Marathi musical drama in particular and Indian music in general.

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BALRAJ: My Brother Bhisham Sahni 170 pp Rs 35.00 A fascinating portrayal of the life of Balraj Sahni, the famous Indian film and theatre personality. This biography by his brothera well known Hindi writeracquaints the reader with the versatile personality of this great actor. ISBN 81-237-2242-7 BASAVANNA M Chidananda Murthy 111 pp Rs 10.50 Basavanna, the 12th century Kannada poet, was a social and religious reformer whose revolutionary thoughts and writings have a profound bearing even today. Based on Basavannas own writings and the available semi-historical and folk literature, this small biography puts together the life of this man and his times. BEYOND THE GIANT: Personal Insight into the Life of JRD Tata D R Pendse 280 pp Rs 75.00 (PB) Rs 350.00 (HB) Different from other biographies of late JRD Tata, this book is authors personal insight into countrys leading entrepreneurs life. Written in a story telling format, the book puts forth personal account of the author in a fairly engaging and lucid style. It would also widen public understanding of JRDs philosophy and practical achievements. ISBN 978-81-237-5332-4 (PB) 978-81-237-5333-1 (HB) BIRBAL SAHNI Shakti M Gupta 87 pp Rs 7.00 Scientist, scholar and patriot professor Birbal Sahni is known mainly for his contribution to Palaeobotany and Geology. There is no aspect of fossil botany which Birbal Sahni did not explore with success. BIRSA MUNDA K S Singh 127 pp Rs 40.00 The book tells the life story of Birsa Munda, who led an armed struggle against the British to establish Munda Raj in the tribal region of Chhotanagpur, Jharkhand, formerly in Bihar. Besides, he launched a spirited campaign against priesthood, alcoholism and belief in spirits and black magic prevalent among various tribal communities. ISBN 81-237-3796-3 C Y CHINTAMANI Ravindra Nath Varma 83 pp Rs 11.00 A great parliamentarian and one of the greatest editors that the country has had, C Y Chintamani was as much admired by his supporters as by his political opponents. This first ever biography recounts the story of a great career in journalism and politics.

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DADASAHEB PHALKE: The Father of Indian Cinema Bapu Watve 189 pp Rs 65.00 A sensitive biography of the Father of Indian Cinema, who transformed the dream of making the Indian film industry indigenous into a reality. Translated into English by S A Virkar. ISBN 81-237-4319-X DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR Vasant Moon 224 pp Rs 55.00 A comprehensive biography of one of the tallest leaders of the modern India, translated into English by Asha Damle. ISBN 81-237-3860-9 DR ZAKIR HUSAIN M Mujeeb 248 pp Rs 32.00 A scholar, educationist, philanthropist and the President of India from 1967 to 1969, Dr Zakir Husain endeared himself to men of different religious communities through his secular and democratic outlook. This illuminating biography provides an intimate glimpse into the life of this great man and his work. ISBN 81-237-2011-4 DWARKANATH TAGORE Krishna Kriplani 335 pp Rs 80.00 The present book (Rabindra Memorial Prize Winner, 1982) is a full length biography of the poet Rabindranath Tagores grandfather Dwarkanath Tagore who, along with Raja Rammohun Roy, laid the foundation of modern India, more than a century before India became a free nation. ISBN 81-237-3488-3 FRANCISCO LUIS GOMES Olivinho J F Gomes 261 pp Rs 90.00 Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes was a versatile personality. A thinker, master of several European and Indian languages, doctor, writer, orator, economist, social activist, politician and a freedom fighter, he represented the voice of the people in Lisbon parliament, Portugal. ISBN 978-81-237-5801-5 GANDHIJI AND HIS DISCIPLES Jayant Pandya 179 pp Rs 45.00 This book is the story of twelve eminent Gandhians, their initiation and shaping of their personalities by the Mahatma and their contribution to humanity. ISBN 978-81-237-1116-4 GANDHI: A Life Krishna Kripalani 200 pp Rs 60.00 Mahatma Gandhi lived, suffered and died for his people. Yet it is not in relation to this country alone that his life has significance. Nor is it only

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as a patriot or revolutionary reformer that he will be remembered by future generations. An interesting and absorbing account of the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi. ISBN 978-81-237-0646-7 GIANI GURMUKH SINGH MUSAFIR K S Duggal 112 pp Rs 35.00 It is a biography of a front rank politician, Gianiji, who courted his maiden arrest during Akali movement to be followed by numerous such imprisonments. His contribution to Punjabi language and literature has been widely acclaimed. ISBN 81-237-2765-8 GOPABANDHU DAS Shreeram Chandra Dash 135 pp Rs 40.00 Utkalmoni or Jewel of Orissa is the name by which Gopanbandhu Das is known in every Oriya household. This biography is the story of a political pioneer who transformed what appeared then a narrow stream of provincialism into a strong current of national importance. ISBN 81-237-3489-1 GOPAL GANESH AGARKAR S M Garge 100 pp Rs 26.00 Educationist, harbinger of social reforms and a close associate of Lokamanya Tilak, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, in a short span of thirty-nine years has left an indelible impression on the social life of nineteenth century Maharashtra. This is a lucidly written account of his life and work. ISBN 81-237-1794-6 GURU ARJAN DEV Wazir Singh 93 pp Rs 16.00 The Bani of Guru Arjan Dev gives the message of contentment, consolation and tranquility of the mind. This book is a fresh interpretative study of his personality, work, vision and sacrifice. GURU GOBIND SINGH Gopal Singh 98 pp Rs 25.00 An embodiment of courage and dedication, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, was a saint and a warrior who gave the Indian people the concept of nationhood. The biography gives an account of the life of this holy mendicant, a staunch believer of equality, who popularised death for a cause. ISBN 81-237-0138-1 GURU NANAK Gopal Singh 87 pp Rs 30.00 Born in 1469 at a time when India was passing through a great social, political and religious crisis, this spiritual sage preached that there is only one God. His gospel ultimately evolved into Sikhism. This brief biography

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reflects Nanaks influential teachings which can enlighten the humanity for ages to come. ISBN 81-237-0139-X HARENDRA COOMAR MOOKERJEE Padmini Sengupta 37 pp Rs 8.50 An educationist, philanthropist, politician and a scholar, Harendra Coomar Mookerjee was a Gandhian wedded to truth and simplicity. This brief biography provides an intimate glimpse of this multifaceted personality illuminating the integrity and austerity of his character. HARINATH DE Sunil Bandyopadhyay 67 pp Rs 30.00 Universally acknowledged as one of the foremost linguists of all time. Harinath De during a short life span of 34 years mastered some 20 European and 14 Indian languages. ISBN 978-81-237-2805-6 HASRAT MOHAANI Muzaffar Hanafi 103 pp Rs 40.00 Hasrat Mohaani was a consummate national political leader and a freedom figher extraordinaire who devoted his life for Indias freedom struggle. This concise biography brings to light the multifaceted personality of Mohaani admirably well. ISBN 81-237-4251-7 HOMI JEHANGIR BABA Chintamani Deshmukh 135 pp Rs 60.00 The present concise biography not only gives the glimpses of the works of the great scientist but also presents him as an administrator, painter, music lover and above all a humanist. ISBN 81-237-4106-5 INDIRA GANDHI Inder Malhotra

Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) Biographies of Indira Gandhi, written soon after her assasination in 1984, are outdated because of the radical change in the peoples opinion of her. Even then there was a chasm between the hostile sentiment of the large sections of the educated middle class and the adoration of the masses for her. This book throws entirely fresh light at the life and times of one of the greatest Prime Ministers that India has had. ISBN 978-81-237-4656-3 (PB) 978-81-237-4655-5 (HB) JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN Sudhanshu Ranjan 296 pp Rs 70.00 A biography of the pioneering socio-political leader who made his mark both in pre-independence and post-independence phases of the nation. ISBN 81-237-3927-3

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JOTIRAO PHULE Tarkateertha Laxmanshastri Joshi 94 pp Rs 30.00 Mahatma Jotirao Phule was one of the foremost exponents of modern humanitarian thought in India and a revolutionary in his thinking for his times. A great social reformer he worked ceaselessly for the education of women and the downtrodden, and for reform of the Indian social structure. This book records his exemplary life. ISBN 81-237-1785-7 Rs 50.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) This concise biography of one of the most important woman leaders of the twentieth century India who contributed both during the preindependence and post-independence periods, brings to light the life and times of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. The biography brings out her contribution to the freedom movement, womens rights, human rights, living cultural tradition and performing arts. ISBN 81-237-4881-7 (PB) 978-81-237-4882-5 (HB) KAMARAJ: A STUDY V K Narasimhan 235 pp Rs 65.00 (PB) Postscript by V.N. Narayanan Rs 250.00 (HB) Kamakshi Kumaraswamy Nadar or Kamaraj was a unique phenomenon in Indian politics as a mass political leader. Under his chiefministership, the State of Tamil Nadu made immense strides in education, trade and industrialisation. He was the pioneer of mid-day meal scheme for children. This book throws light on the enigmatic personality of Kamaraj, the man and the politician who played a crucial role in Indian politics during the critical years of the post-Nehru era. ISBN 978-81-237-4875-2 (PB) 978-81-237-4876-4 (HB) KANAKADASA Basavraj Naikar 115 pp Rs 40.00 This biography gives a comprehensive account of Kanakadasa, the saint poet of Karnataka. Right from childhood he exhibited remarkable talent in the composition of religious poetry. He renounced the householders life and turned an ascetic. He belongs to the galaxy of saint poets like Basaveshwara, Eknath, Tukaram etc. ISBN 81-237-3664-9 LOKAMANYA TILAK G P Pradhan 168 pp Rs 50.00 Tilak was an outstanding leader, an eminent scholar and, above all, a man of rare moral integrity. His was a pioneering role in Indias freedom struggle. Both through his writings and active participation he made the people aware that Swarajya was their birthright and helped kindle the flame of patriotism. This is a brief account of his life. ISBN 81-237-0969-2 KAMALADEVI CHATTOPADHYAY Jasleen Dhamija 126 pp

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M N ROY V B Karnik 100 pp Rs 35.00 This biography of M N Roy, the illustrious founder of the political movement known as Radical Humanism, throws light on a great revolutionary and a political activist who participated in the armed struggle in India against the British Empire. His contribution to the national movement and his working with revolutionary figures like Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin show his personal charisma. ISBN 81-237-2003-2 MADHUSUDAN DAS Surendra Mohanty 153 pp Rs 35.00 An intellectual and a social worker, Madhusudan Das was the moving spirit in the political, economic and social life of Orissa. This brief biography portrays his life which was a saga of patriotism and public service. ISBN 81-237-2806-9 MAHARANA PRATAP Rajendra Shankar Bhatt 98 pp Rs 35.00 This biography brings to light the indomitable will and determination of Maharana Pratap, a symbol of bravery and patriotism in the country. ISBN 81-237-4339-4 MEGHNAD SAHA Santimay & Enakshi Chatterjee 150 pp Rs 50.00 Meghnad Sahas Theory of Thermal lonisation and its application in the interpretation of stellar spectra is considered to be one of the major discoveries in astrophysics. Besides, his contribution toward the organisation of scientific institutions is immense. An inspiring account of a dynamic career. ISBN 81-237-0493-3 MINOO MASANI S.V. Raju Rs. 40.00 (PB) Rs. 200.00 (HB) This book is a brief biography of Minoo Masani, freedom fighterr, thinker, author, parliamentarian and politician, Masani became an overnight celebrity as the author of a book for children Our India. Masani was a member of the Constituent Assembly and later a Member of the Lok Sabha between 1957 and 1971. A close associate of C Rajagopalachari in founding the Swatantra Party, he was the doyen of the liberal movement in independent India. ISBN 978-81-237-5079-8 (PB) 978-81-237-5080-4 (HB) MIRZA GHALIB Malik Ram 73 pp Rs 18.00 Mirza Ghalib is considered to be the last classical poet of Persian in India and one who has taken Urdu poetry to the heights attained by few before or after him. An exciting account of the man, his life and literature. ISBN 81-237-0951-X 100 pp

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MOKSHAGUNDAM VISVESVARAYA V S Narayana Rao 138 pp Rs 26.00 Engineer, administrator and statesman, Sir Visvesvarayas ideas and achievements have been among the timely creative and formative forces of modern India. His brilliance and vision gave expression to the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam, Mysore University and the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works. This book records his exemplary life. ISBN 81-237-1238-3 MUHAMMAD ABDURAHMAN N P Chekkutty 130 pp Rs 50.00 Muhammad Abdurahman was one of the most important leaders of Indias freedom movement. A passionate political activist, he became the president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee. A great patriot, Abdurahman worked against the communalisation of Malabar politics and division of the country on communal lines. This biography looks at the life of this little-known political activist. ISBN 978-81-237-4816-X MULK RAJ ANAND: Role and Achievement Amrik Singh 138 pp

Rs 45.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) A novelist, short story writer as well as an art critic, Mulk Raj Anand was among the first few Indian writers in English who gained international recognition early in his life. This book is the first ever attempt to put together the biography of such a vibrant personality who left no stone unturned to realise his dreams. ISBN 978-81-237-5374-4 (PB) 978-81-237-5375-1 (HB) NAMDHARI GURU RAM SINGH Joginder Singh 186 pp Rs 85.00 Namdhari Guru Ram Singh, founder of Kuka movement, played a prominent role in the struggle of India at the time when British had taken over the entire country. He was also a social reformer who abolished slaughtering of cows in holy cities, advocated marriages of all classes and castes without any discrimination and exhorted his followers to stop committing infanticide and selling daughters in marriage. ISBN 978-81-237-5918-0 NANDLAL BOSE Dinkar Kowshik 129 pp Rs 50.00 Written in lucid and simple style, this biography of Nandlal Bose is a vivid insight into the personality of one of the intensely creative masters of our times. It brings together, perhaps for the first time, many facets of the great artist between two covers. ISBN 81-237-2790-9

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NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE Sisir Kumar Bose 155 pp Rs 55.00 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the foremost leaders of the Indian Freedom movement. He formed the Indian National Army to fight the British in India. This concise biography presents in a simple and lucid language an authentic account of the life and struggle of the great leader. ISBN 81-237-3316-X Rs 30.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) The present monograph on the distinguished freedom fighter and the pioneering Communist leader Puran Chandra Joshi or P C Joshi, as he was popularly known, is as much an analysis of the leader as it is of the making of the Communist movement and the Party in the country and the unique dilemmas associated with its growth in India. Brought out especially to commemorate the centenary of his birth, the monograph puts the role of Joshi and the communist movement in India in the proper historical perspective while throwing valuable insights on this multifaceted personality. ISBN 978-81-237-5052-1 (PB) 978-81-237-5053-8 (HB) P C RAY J Sen Gupta 126 pp Rs 7.00 P C Ray, popularly known as Acharya Prafulla Chandra, was a chemist of international fame. He was a pioneer in setting up chemical and pharmaceutical industries in Bengal. His varied interests made him an ardent educationist, a selfless patriot and a devoted social worker. The extreme simplicity of his dress and his disarming sincerity made him a man of the people. PRASANTA CHANDRA MAHALANOBIS A Mahalanobis 90 pp Rs 10.00 An excellent statistician, P C Mahalanobis was instrumental in organising the Planning Commission in 1950. He contributed greatly in the formulation of economic policies during the first and second five year plans. This book gives an interesting account of his life and work throwing light on his wide range of interests and activities in various fields. RAFI AHMAD KIDWAI Ajit Prasad Jain 158 pp Rs 65.00 Kidwais successful stewardship of the Food Portfolio of the Government of India, the graveyard of many a reputation, his dedicated championing of the cause of the peasantry, his abiding faith in secularism despite the assassination of his brother by a Hindu communalist, are all well related here. ISBN 978-81-237-5607-3 P C JOSHI Gargi Chakravartty 120 pp

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RAJENDRA CHOLA Balram Srivastava 84 pp Rs 17.50 Conqueror, administrator and a patron of art and culture, Rajendra Chola was one of the greatest rulers of southern India. This is an absorbing account of his life. ISBN 81-237-0125-X RAM MANOHAR LOHIA Indumati Kelkar 212 pp Rs 70.00 Ram Manohar Lohia laid the foundation of socialism and strongly advocated the oppressed and exploited masses. In this book, read about a man with original ideas and multi-faceted personality. ISBN 978-81-237-5729-2 Rs. 45.00 (PB) Rs 195.00 (HB) Rao Tula Ram of Rewari was one of the most important leaders of the uprising of 1857 in northern India. He raised the flag of revolt against the British on 17 May 1857 and kept it fluttering till his last breath. After the uprising petered out, he left India and met the rulers of Iran and Afghanistan and established contacts with the czar of Russia to seek their help to fight another war to free India from the British yoke. ISBN 978-81-237-5084-2 (PB) 978-81-237-5110-8 (HB) RANI CHENNAMMA Sadashiva Wodeyar 153 pp Rs 35.00 Chennamma, the queen of a small princely state Kittur in Karnataka, was a woman of indomitable courage and patriotism. This biography narrates in a lively manner about this valiant woman who fought fiercely against the British to preserve the freedom of her state and its people. ISBN 978-81-237-2751-6 SADHU HIRANAND Gobind Malhi 61 pp Rs 7.00 Born in the latter half of nineteenth century, Hiranand was an embodiment of humanism, harmony and nationalism. This biography reflects his saintly life and tireless work for the cause of humanity. SAIFUDDIN KITCHLEW Toufique Kitchlew 141 pp Rs 38.00 The Hero of Jallianwala, Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew was in the front line of freedom fighters at the time of the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh. Since then he was at helm of every political struggle that followed. Dr Kitchlew was also a fiery orator who inspired millions of his countrymen and women. In 1953, he became the first Indian recipient of the International Stalin Peace Prize. ISBN 81-237-1769-5 RAO TULA RAM K C Yadav 86 pp

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SANKARACHARYA T M P Mahadevan 110 pp Rs 65.00 Sankaracharya is one of those outstanding personalities who have changed the course of history and culture within a short span of time. ISBN 978-81-237-6021-6 SANKARADEVA Maheswar Neog 112 pp Rs 30.00 Sankaradeva was a poet, artist and a mystic of fifteenth century Assam. This biography also reflects his immense contribution in the field of religion, philosophy, literature and the fine arts. ISBN 81-237-2758-5 SATYENDRA NATH BOSE Santimay Chatterjee & Enakshi Chatterjee 107 pp Rs 30.00 This is the biography of a versatile genius whose interests embraced such diverse fields as physics, chemistry, mineralogy, social sciences, philosophy, mathematics and languages. ISBN 81-237-0492-5 SAWAI JAI SINGH Rajendra Shankar Bhatt 164 pp Rs 55.00 This biography relates the story of the illustrious and adventurous life of the famous king from Rajasthan who played a significant role in the politics of the country as the Mughal Empire disintegrated in the first half of the 18th century. A successful diplomat and connoisseur of art and literature, Sawai Jai Singhs singular achievement lies in the promotion of science and technology at a turbulent and transitional period of Indias socio-political life. ISBN 81-237-4418-8 SENAPATI BAPAT: Portrait of a Revolutionary Y D Phadke 140 pp Rs 31.00 Pandurang Mahadeo Bapats life is an interesting account of his participation in the pre-independence struggle and the relentless war he waged for equality and justice for two decades after independence. ISBN 81-237-1000-3 SHEIKH NIZAMUDDIN AULIYA Khaliq Ahmad Nizami This concise biography of one of the most medieval India brings to fore the teachings compassion and secularism as practised by 66 pp Rs 30.00 revered Sufi-saint of the of universal brotherhood, this noble soul. ISBN 81-237-4148-0

SHIVAJI Sethumadhavarao S Pagadi 136 pp Rs 40.00 This book is a study of the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the legendary hero of the Marathas, and his rise and role in the expansion of Maratha power against the backdrop of Mughal rule in India. ISBN 81-237-1000-3

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SRI AUROBINDO Navajata 96 pp Rs 30.00 An active participant in the Indian freedom struggle, Sri Aurobindo later turned into a great philosopher saint. A poet and an illustrious teacher, Sri Aurobindo is much revered for his vision of the future and its realisation through spiritual quest. His multifaceted life has been described in this short biography. ISBN 81-237-0037-7 SRI NARAYAN GURU Murkot Kunhappa 74 pp Rs 25.00 The biography of a great saint whose teachings have a universal appeal and perennial value as his most famous saying One caste, one religion, one God for man manifests. ISBN 81-237-2754-2 SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN Suresh Ram 84 pp Rs 25.00 A concise biography depicting the toils and tribulations, achievements and disappointments of one of the greatest mathematician of the modern times. ISBN 81-237-2811-5 TAGORE: A Life Krishna Kriplani 280 pp Rs 80.00 Written by a close associate of Tagore himself, this biography impressively records the development of the personality of the man through the various influences, the ordeals he faced in life and his zest for life. This is one of the best known biography of Tagore. ISBN 978-81-237-1959-7 TATYA TOPE Indumati Sheorey 88 pp Rs 25.00 A legendary figure of the revolt of 1857 who shot to fame from obscurity and finally laid his life at the altar of freedom. ISBN 81-237-2387-3 THE MOTHER Prema Nandakumar 134 pp Rs 40.00 The book in three parts traces the life of Mirra Alfasss spiritual quest that brought her to India from Paris. She joined forces with Sri Aurobindo for the realisation of his vision of the future. She was the main force behind the setting up of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram at Pondicherry, and while Aurobindo was the guru, she became the Mother to the inmates of the Ashram. ISBN 81-237-2386-5 TULSIDAS Devendra Singh 70 pp Rs 25.00 The book is a very useful introduction to one of the most influential poetsaints and philosophers that India has ever produced. ISBN 81-237-4081-6

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UPENDRA KISHORE ROY CHAUDHURY Lila Majumdar 58 pp Rs 7.00 Upendra Kishore Roy Chaudhury is regarded as a pioneer in book production and printing for children in India. This book is the story of his life collected from written and oral reminscences of those close to him and from his own writings VINOBA Nirmala Deshpande 171 pp Rs 45.00 The book gives a vivid and personal account of the life and philosophy of one of the foremost Gandhians of our times by an author who herself has been a dedicated student and practioner of Gandhian thought and Sarvodaya movement. ISBN 81-237-3842-0 V K CHIPLOONKAR Y D Phadke 86 pp Rs 8.00 A pioneering figure in Marathi literature, V K Chiploonkar inspired and annoyed his contemporaries by upholding militant nationalism and defending social and religious conservation. This biography based on his published writings in Marathi and his personal correspondence gives a deep insight into his character. V V S AIYAR R A Padmanabhan 233 pp Rs 18.00 This is the life story of a scholar, revolutionary and patriot who toiled all his life for the betterment of the country in the political, cultural and industrial spheres. Aiyar is also considered to be the father of modern short story in Tamil. WHY I AM AN ATHEIST Bhagat Singh 46 pp Rs 25.00 Written by Bhagat Singh and smuggled out to his father a few days before his martyrdom, this work was published in 1931 in The People. This work reveals his mind, his wide reading, his capacity to understand complex issues. ISBN 978-81-237-4814-7 YUSUF MEHERALLY: Quest for New Horizons Madhu Dandavate 148 pp Rs 35.00 Founder-member of the Congress Socialist Party, Yusuf Meherallys role in the freedom struggle before Independence was of paramount importance. This short biography tells the story of this great socialist, his important role during the Quit India Movement of 1942 and his deep love for Indias past, history and culture. ISBN 81-237-0553-0

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY A DROP IN THE OCEAN: An Autobiography Padma Sachdev 348 pp Rs 180.00 This autobiography is a bitter journey of a Dogra girl of Jammu who fought with the orthodox and men-oriented society. Born in Jammu, in 1940, Padma Sachdev is one of the eminent poets of Dogri and Hindi languages. She has written a number of poetry, anthologies, novels, short stories, travelogues and done more than half a dozen translations. ISBN 978-81-237-6177-0 MOHIT SEN: An Autobiography 411 pp Rs. 140.00 Born in 1929 in a Brahmo Samaj family in Calcutta, Mohit Sen was educated in Calcutta and Cambridge. He worked at the central office of the CPI, and was elected to the partys Central Executive Committee. He later parted with the CPI, and founded the UCPI. Of Sens memoirs, Eric Hobsbawm, the celebrated historian, has noted that In my view no more illuminating first-hand book on the history of Indian Communism has been written, nor is likely to be written India was lucky to enter independence with people as honest, as selfless, and as devoted to the service of the people as he. ISBN 978-81-237-4963-1 NO BREAD FOR MANDELA: Memoirs of Ahmed Kathrada Ahmed Kathrada 425 pp Rs 135.00 An ordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life. His memories trace the remarkable journey of a man who not only observed, but also actively participated in the shaping of his countrys history. He devoted his life to the freedom struggle in South Africa, for which he was persecuted, banned, driven underground and eventually sentenced to life imprisonment. ISBN 978-81-237-5201-3 PUTCHALAPALLI SUNDARAYYA: An Autobiography Atlury Murali (Ed.) 432 pp Rs 145.00 This autobiography gives an invaluable insight into the person and the circumstances that moulded the man enabling him to achieve recognition as the leader of agricultural labourers. The devotion and sincerity he exhibited endeared him to one and all as Communist Gandhi. ISBN 978-81-237-5542-7 RAJENDRA PRASAD: An Autobiography 624 pp Rs 85.00 This autobiography of the first president of India is an account of his childhood, his education in Calcutta and his subsequent involvement with Indian politics upto 1946. As a chronicle of Indias freedom struggle during one of its most important periods in recent history, the book is a fascinating read. ISBN 81-237-0706-1

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TWO LIVES OF A MAN: An Autobiography Gurdial Singh 378 pp Rs 135.00 The present autobiography of one of the tallest figures in Indian literature is a valuable contribution not only as a literary text but equally important as a text relevant for socio-cultural understanding of the contemporary Indian society, in general, and of Punjab, in particular. The story of a man rising from a poor family of carpenters to become through his sheer labour, struggle and self-belief a creative writer par excellence is a story that is not only inspirational but socially introspective too. ISBN 978-81-237-5979-1 Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) Nominated as Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) in 1997 and earlier honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the President of India, and recipient of several literary awards over the years, Kartar Singh Duggal has made an immense contribution to Indian literature. His checkered career in the broadcasting field and as an upcoming litterateur makes an interesting story. In this autobiography, he pours out his pain and pleasure while caught in the midst of the communal divide of the 1940s, leading to the Partition of India. Beautifully recapturing the resonances of the past in a succinct yet objective manner, this book is the account of a man of faith who successfully tides over various crises in his life. ISBN 978-81-237-4900-6 (PB) 978-81-237-4901-3 (HB) WHOM TO TELL MY TALE: An Autobiography K S Duggal 222 pp

GENERAL A DIALOGUE WITH MEMORY Manoranjan Das 379 pp Rs 85.00 An autobiography of one of the finest playwrights in modern Oriya literature, translated by Jatindra Nayak and Arun Kumar Mohanty. ISBN 81-237-3938-9 AFRICA AND INDIA: Publishing For A New Age A Seminar Report 101 pp Rs 43.00 Both, a part of the developing world, Africa and India have in recent years seen some of the most exciting and dynamic developments in publishing. In a seminar organised during the World Book Fair, publishing prefessionals from both the countries discussed common and major areas of co-operation between the two. ISBN 81-237-1683-4

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CABE: Reports of the Central Advisory Board of Education (Set of 2 volumes) 730 pp Rs 300.00 The book presents reports of CABE Committees in various areas of education pertaining to Girls education and the common school system, universalisation of secondary education, integration of culture education in school curriculum, regulatory mechanisms for textbooks and parallel textbooks taught in schools outside the Government system, autonomy of higher education institutions, and financing of higher and technical education. ISBN 978-81-237-5564-9 CANDID CONVERSATIONS WITH TOWERING PERSONALITIES K K Bhanumathy 245 pp Rs 80.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) This is a collection of interviews of major personalities of modern times. They include a galaxy of men and women ranging from national figures and inter-national leaders to writers, thinkers, diplomats and nobel laureates. A fascinating read, this collection brings to the reader an exciting period of history that has just gone by. ISBN 978-81-237-4932-7 (PB) 978-81-237-4933-4 (HB) COMPENDIUM ON SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, FREESHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL LOANS FOR STUDY IN INDIA AND ABROAD EdCIL (Comp.) 328 pp Rs 165.00 This Compendium brings together, for the first time in India, information on various scholarships, fellowships, educational loans, etc. administered by various ministries, departments, agencies of Government of India, private sources, exchange programme instituted by foreign countries/ governments and financial institutions. ISBN 81-237-4557-2 EDITORS ON EDITING H Y Sharada Prasad and others 102 pp Rs 30.00 This book grew out of a series of talks by six well-known editorsH Y Sharada Prasad, Rukun Advani, David Davidar, Ravi Dayal, Urvashi Butalia and Samuel Israelon the various processes involved in the publishing of books. The second section, which is in a lighter vein, consists of first-person accounts of how these editors joined the publishing profession. ISBN 81-237-0491-7 EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: MVF AND CHILD LABOUR Sucheta Mahajan 78 pp Rs 40.00 (PB) Rs 100.00 (HB) The book tells about M Venkatarangaiya Foundation (MVF), an innovative Non-Government organisation operating successfully in Andhra Pradesh, which has developed a highly effective strategy of eliminating child labour by enrolling children in school. ISBN 978-81-237-5254-9

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EMERSON AND THE LIGHT OF INDIA Robert C Gordon 255 pp Rs 100.00 Ralph Waldo Emerson was the first American to pioneer the serious exploration of Indian philosophy, and as his own thinking grew over time, Indian philosophy profoundly influenced the course of that growth. Emerson and the Light of India thoroughly investigates the ways in which the scriptures of India shaped the maturing Transcendentalism of this great American thinker. In addition, Light of India repudiates the arguments of those who maintain that Emerson abandoned the optimistic faith of his youth. It makes plain that those who ascribe to Emerson a Fall from his early beliefs are demonstrably in error, primarily because of their serious misunderstanding of the influence, on Emerson, of Hindu and Buddhist teachings. ISBN 978-81-237-4934-1 EPISODES IN THE LIFE OF AKBAR Shireen Moosvi 133 pp Rs 60.00 Culled from various sources including many Persian texts, this volume brings together contemporary narratives of incidents in Emperor Akbars life, pensketches of the man, and his own thoughts, all in as faithful a translation as possible. ISBN 978-81-237-0937-6 FREEDOM STRUGGLE Bipan Chandra and others 219 pp Rs 65.00 A lucidly written account of Indias freedom struggle, its history, development and the diverse forces which contributed to it. ISBN 81-237-0249-X GANDHI: The Writer Bhabhani Bhattacharya 320 pp Rs 70.00 Gandhis growth as one of the most influential personalities of modern times is matched in no measure by his growth as a prolific writer of considerable influence. It takes us on a fascinating journey into the inner workings of Gandhi as a writer. ISBN 81-237-3792-0 GANDHI-NEHRU CORRESPONDENCE: A Selection Arjun Dev (Ed.) 276 pp

Rs 95.00 (PB) Rs 350.00 (HB) Spanning a period of about 26 years, this collection brings together select correspondence between Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Together they portray a strikingly unique relationship that was not only personal but also political. ISBN 978-81-237-6125-1 978-81-237-6126-8 GANDHIS INDIA: UNITY IN DIVERSITY 100 pp Rs. 40.00 Gandhijis basic ideas underwent no change during the forty years of his active public life, but their expression and application varied according

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to circumstances. This brief anthology of Gandhijis utterances have been compiled by the National Integration Sub-Committee of the National Committee for Gandhi Centenary. ISBN 978-81-237-5213-6 HISTORY OF PRINTING AND PUBLISHING IN INDIA (VOL. I) B S Kesavan 461 pp Rs 56.00 (PB) Rs 75.00 (HB) A comprehensive and detailed history of the spread and development of printing and publishing in India. The volume deals with the South Indian origins of printing in India, covering the historical background and development of printing and publishing in South India and its efflorescence in Bengal. HISTORY OF PRINTING AND PUBLISHING IN INDIA (VOL. II) B S Kesavan 782 pp Rs 114.00 (PB) Rs 126.00 (HB) A comprehensive and detailed history of the spread and development of printing and publishing in India. This volume deals with the origins of printing and publishing in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. HISTORY OF PRINTING AND PUBLISHING IN INDIA (VOL. III) B S Kesavan 388 pp Rs 150.00 A comprehensive and detailed history of the spread and development of printing and publishing in India. This volume deals with origins of printing and publishing in the Hindi heartland. ISBN 81-237-2120-X INDIA AND AFRICA THROUGH THE AGES Shanti Sadiq Ali 144 pp Rs 43.00 A collection of lectures delivered by Ms Shanti Sadiq Ali in September 1984 as part of Balwant Rai Mehta Memorial Lectures. The book presents a rapid survey of commercial, cultural and political contacts from misty antiquity, through the colonial period to the partnership of newly freed countries in the non-aligned movement. These provide a vital background to our growing relations with Africa. INDIA BY AL-BIRUNI Qeyamuddin Ahmad (Ed.) 306 pp Rs 85.00 The celebrated mathematician and astronomer, Al-Biruni, came to India in the wake of the invading forces of Mahmud of Ghazni in the eleventh century. He objectively recorded in Arabic, the history, character, manners and customs of India. A captivating travelogue, this book is based on Sachaus well-known English translation. ISBN 81-237-0289-2 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU: YEARS OF STRUGGLE: Selected Readings Arjun Dev (Comp.) 400 pp Rs 135.00 Drawn from a variety of Nehrus writings and speeches including books,

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articles, letters, press statements and interviews, editorials, prison diaries, this unique volume deals exclusively with the pre-independence period providing an insight into the formative days of Nehrus life prior to his assuming office of the Prime Minister. ISBN 978-81-237-5604-2 LATIN AMERICA: An Introduction Vasant Kumar Bawa 322 pp Rs 90.00 The volume on Latin America opens a window into a region of the world that has long been celebrated for its vibrant diversity, rich traditions and its ancient civilisations. ISBN 978-81-237-5881-7 LOOKING BACK: India in the Twentieth Century N N Vohra & Sabyasachi Bhattacharya (Eds.) 368 pp Rs 100.00 A collection of seminar papers related to the theme of Indias social, economic, political, cultural position at the turn of the century, it looks back upon India in the last century and provide a basis for the evaluation of that historical experience. ISBN 81-237-3750-5 MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER Samar Singh

Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 115.00 (HB) A comprehensive volume on legal provisions for maintaining law and order especially during communal unrest, this book also provides guidelines to promote communal harmony. All the legal provisions and the executive instructions on the subject have been explained in a cogent manner. ISBN 978-81-237-4291-5 (PB) 978-81-237-4364-6 (HB) Rs 100.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) The book demolishes a series of deeply entrenched social myths such as Rich are fit and the poor unfit; There are superior and inferior races; and You cannot be free and safe. The perpetuation of such myths, the book argues, has been beneficial to the interests of a privileged few and has worked to justify inequality and impede human progress in society. Written with sensitivity and wit, the book conveys a powerful message that continues to resonate in contemporary times. The author was one of the most influential and outspoken philosophers of twentieth century America. ISBN 978-81-237-5071-2 (PB) 978-81-237-5072-9 (HB) MASK: The Other Face Bharati Debi & Anshu Prokash Nandan 36 pp Rs 75.00 This interesting book brings together the various types of masks used MAN AGAINST MYTH Barrows Dunham 298 pp

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in the different states of India. Complemented with colourful illustrations, it presents the art of making, wearing and acting a mask as can be seen in the rituals and ceremonies of various communities in India. ISBN 978-81-237-5897-8 MASTERPIECES OF INDIAN LITERATURE (VOL. IIII) K M George (Ed.) 2184 pp Rs 1,000.00 Brought out on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of India's Independence, the three volumes are an invaluable source towards the understanding and appreciation of Indian literature in its totality. Containing 500 articles and about 1,600 additional pieces, these are authentic information on the literary personalities and their workspoems, stories, plays and prose piecesof Indian languages. ISBN 81-237-1978-7 MY LITTLE INDIA Manoj Das 256 pp Rs 65.00 Written by a major contemporary writer, the book by taking us on a exclusive journey through India, offers a rare glimpse of the resplendent Indian psyche through descriptions of legends, myths, folklore, etc. ISBN 81-237-3953-3 NARAYANA GURU: Complete Works Muni Narayana Prasad (Tr.) 344 pp Rs 200.00 A celebrated philosopher-poet of modern India, Narayana Guru was an erudite scholar of Sanskrit, Malayalam and Tamil. He was a great Indian seer of twentieth century who paved the way for a progressive Kerala society. This volume brings together all the original writings of Narayana Guru in English translation for the first time in a single volume. ISBN 978-81-237-4586-2 NEHRU AND AZAD ON 1857 Rs 18.00 (PB) Rs 100.00 (HB) The book is a collection of two speeches given by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at a public meeting and other is the Presidential address of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. They both tried to recount the first war of Indian Independence of 1857 that ignited the spirit of nationalism in Indian people. ISBN 978-81-237-5114-6 (PB) 978-81-237-5385-0 (HB) NEHRU-PATEL: AGREEMENT WITHIN DIFFERENCES: SELECTED DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE, 1933-1950 Neerja Singh (Ed) 374 pp Rs.95.00 (PB) Rs 400.00 (HB) This collection brings together, for the first time, correspondence between Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Indias freedom struggle, these 36 pp

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conversations engaged with some of the most challenging debates of the day. What is striking about these exchanges is the candour and high intellectual acumen with which they addressed many of these issues. Disagreements were aplenty, but they also display a willingness to set these aside for the common pursuit of national goals. A collection that inspires as much as it informs. ISBN 978-81-237-5874-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5875-6 (HB) OKAKURA Dinkar Kowshik 113 pp Rs 22.00 Okakura Tensin, one of the most colourful personalities to emerge from the far-east-Japan, was one of the very few Asians who at that time were aware of their rich artistic and cultural heritage. This meticulously researched account of his life is a record of his times, his discovery of the magnificent heritage of his ancestors and also his intense and emotional involvement with India especially in inspiring the Neo-Bengali School of Art. PEN-PORTRAITS AND TRIBUTES BY GANDHIJI U S Mohan Rao 136 pp Rs 30.00 The book is a precious little collection of Gandhijis sketches and tributes on some of the eminent personalities of his times who influenced him greatly. This compilation throws light on a fascinating aspect of Gandhijis personality; his observations and the ability to penetrate the innate goodness of human nature in a few words. ISBN 81-237-0260-7 PUSHKINS LAST POEM Achala Moulik 121 pp Rs 50.00 This play poignantly recreates Pushkins turbulent life, his struggle with himself, his love for Marya Raevsky, and finally his death in a duel with his wifes alleged lover. ISBN 978-81-237-5214-3 QUEST FOR OLYMPIC GOLD: Strategies for Excellence Arun Kumar Pandya 164 pp Rs 55.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) Considering the fact that India has one of the largest human resources in the world, our rather dismal status among the sports playing nations has understandably remained one of our biggest national disappointments. After all, what ails Indian sports and what can be the way ahead to stake a respectable claim in the international sports arena. The book seeks to discuss this all in a frank manner while delineating the roles of various stakeholders like the state and central governments including the Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federation, Media, etc. ISBN 978-81-237-5973-9 (PB) 978-81-237-5974-5 (HB)

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SECULAR PERCEPTIONS IN SIKH FAITH K S Duggal 119 pp Rs 35.00 This lucidly written book, while discussing the religion of Sikhism in the context of its secular perceptions, contributes to the understanding of an important trait in Indias national fabric. ISBN 81-237-2728-3 SOME GREAT ALL-ROUNDERS Surya Prakash Chaturvedi 214 pp Rs 70.00 The book includes 16 great all-rounders after the Second World War beacuse it was only after the War that the concept of specialisation began. World records were made, the game got popularised and the controversies crept in. This book include three Indian all-rounders Mankad, Kapil Dev and Durrani along with the greats like Miller, Sobers, Benaud, Hadlee, Imran, Botham, Flintoff, Kallis, and others. ISBN 978-81-237-5295-2 TALES FROM THE PANCHATANTRA A N D Haksar 98 pp Rs 35.00 The Panchatantra, one of the best known classics of ancient India, are secular tales of wit, virtue and wisdom which have retained their freshness and timeless appeal over the ages. This book is a new translation from the original Sanskrit specially for the tastes of today. ISBN 81-237-0021-0 THE ALPHABET OF BIRDS: Hymns for the Lord of the Blue Mountain Sitakant Mahapatra 75 pp Rs 50.00 The worship of Lord Jagannatha, the rituals, His temple, His Rath Yatra and the many legends surrounding Him, all form the subject matter of some of the most exquisite poetry ever composed in Oriya. This selection for the first time brings to you about 40 such poems composed by some of the greats of Oriya poetic tradition from 15 to 19 century. ISBN 81-237-4098-0 THE BOOK IN INDIA: A Compilation B S Kesavan (Ed.) 92 pp Rs 200.00 The fascinating story of the 200 years it took for the book to evolve, and the development of various materials, scripts and illustrations that went into making it. ISBN 81-237-0039-3 THE CINEMA OF SATYAJIT RAY Chidananda Das Gupta 204 pp Rs 130.00 This is a comprehensive study on Satyajit Ray, a filmmaker of international repute, and his films. Illustrated with almost a hundred photographs from his films, this book besides providing a critical commentary on each of his films also discusses the many influences on Ray, eastern and western, the literary sources as well as Rays departures from them. ISBN 978-81-237-0753-2

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THE CONGRESS PUNJAB INQUIRY: 19191920 (Vols 1 & 2) A Abid Husain 144 pp (Vol. 1) 184 pp (Vol. 2) Rs 600.00 The book reproduces the report of the Commission of Enquiry appointed by Indian National Congress in the aftermath of Jallianwala massacre. The Commission comprised Mahatma Gandhi, C R Das, Abbas S Tyabji, M R Jayekar and K Santanam (Secretary). While the Vol. 1 contains the Report, Vol. 2 contains the Evidences. ISBN 81-237-0913-7 (Vol. 1) 81-237-1669-9 (Vol. 2) THE INEVITABLE BILLION PLUS Vasant Gowariker (Ed.) 320 pp Rs 62.00 A book that seeks to understand the magnitude of Indias population problem and the need to harness the tools of science and technology for resolving the problem. ISBN 81-237-0632-4 THE MAHATMA AND THE POET: Letters and Debates Between Gandhi and Tagore 1915-1941 Sabyasachi Bhattacharya (Comp.) 216 pp Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 125.00 (HB) Put together for the first time from various published and unpublished sources, this book is a collection of letters and debates exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore between 1915 and 1941. The introduction by the compilor examines the historical context of the correspondence and provides an overview of the major issues discussed. ISBN 978-81-237-2201-X (PB) 978-81-237-2202-3 (HB) THE PAST AND PREJUDICE Romila Thapar 63 pp Rs 30.00 A collection of three lectures by one of Indias foremost historians on the challenging task facing the historians of India confronted with prejudices on the ancient Indian past. ISBN 81-237-0639-1 978-81-237-4863-4 THE TWIN DREAMS OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE: Santiniketan and Sriniketan Ajit K Neogy 286 pp Rs 80.00 (PB) Rs 300.00 (HB) Focussing on the years 1901-41, this meticulously researched book narrates the evolution and growth of Visva-Bharati from its struggling initial days to its present status as one of the finest centres of learning in the country. ISBN 978-81-237-5731-5 978-81-237-5732-2

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THREE SCORE ASSAMESE POEMS D.N. Bezboruah (Comp. & Tr.) 66 pp Rs 35.00 This volume brings together some of the finest poets of the second half of the twentieth century, beginning with Navakanta Barua who gave a new language and a new idiom to Assamese poetry. ISBN 978-81-237-5700-1 TRICKY TOPICAL ULTIMATE CROSSWORDS Neeru Das & Saikat Das 164 pp Rs 125.00 Educating and entertaining, this unique book of crosswords is designed to engage and challenge some of the best crossword aficionados, word game enthusiasts as well as those interested in word meanings and usage. ISBN 978-81-237-6179-4 UNESCO SOURCEBOOK FOR SCIENCE IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL Wynne Harlen & Jos Elstgeest 272 pp Rs 90.00 Published in association with UNESCO publishing, this source book provides a variety of materials for use in workshops for teachers in either pre-service or in-service contexts. The book can be used both in groupwork and by individual teachers. ISBN 978-81-237-2207-8 VIJAYANAGAR Vasundhara Filliozat (Ed.) 370 pp Rs 80.00 The founding of the city and kingdom of Vijayanagar was an event of outstanding historical importance, changing the social and political picture of South India. This book narrates the story of Vijayanagar and some of its principal rulers including Krishnadevaraya, as recounted by the two Portuguese Chroniclers, Domingos Paes and Fernao Nuniz, who visited the kingdom in the 16th-century. ISBN 81-237-2658-9 WHAT IS HINDUISM? Mahatma Gandhi 120 pp Rs 35.00 A selection of Gandhijis articles drawn mainly from his contributions to Young India, the Harijan and the Navajivan on Hinduism. Written on different occasions, these articles present a picture of Hindu Dharma in all its richness, comprehensiveness and sensitivity to the existential dilemmas of human existence. ISBN 81-237-0927-7 WOMEN PIONEERS IN INDIAS RENAISSANCE Sushila Nayar & Kamla Mankekar (Eds.) 447 pp Rs 115.00 Indian renaissance which coincided with the rise and growth of Indian nationalism and its culmination in freedom for the country, is singularly marked by the active role of a large number of women. Each of these women pioneers discussed in the book have, in their chosen mission,

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brought to it all the energy, mission and quality of service and sacrifice which lay within her. ISBN 81-237-3766-1 WOMEN WHO DARED Ritu Menon (Ed.) 282 pp Rs 85.00 The present book records the contribution of a few representative women who have engineered the socio-cultural landscape of the country over the last fifty years. The readers will get a glimpse of the nations own biography as it is reflected in the lives of women through their brief cameo autobiography. ISBN 978-81-237-3856-7

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FOLKLORE OF ANDHRA PRADESH B Rama Raju 186 pp Rs 37.00 A comprehensive survey of the folklore heritage of Andhra Pradesh. FOLKLORE OF ASSAM Jogesh Das 142 pp Rs 35.00 Assam has a rich and varied tradition of art, folk dances and oral literature. Its tribal textile designs, spear motifs and decorative articles are well-known for their uniquerers This book presents a picture of the vast treasure of folklore of this north-eastern Indian state. ISBN 81-237-0145-4 FOLKLORE OF BENGAL Asutosh Bhattacharya 196 pp Rs 70.00 The book provides a holistic account of rich and assorted tradition of folk art, oral literature, myths and mythology, religion and magic, fairs and festivals, customs and social milieu of the province. Samples of folk songs, folk tales and riddles add value to the book. ISBN 978-81-237-4749-7 FOLKLORE OF BIHAR P C Roy Chaudhury 203 pp Rs 40.00 Bihar today with a substantial adivasi population who have their own faiths, rituals and customs, has been the cradle of Buddhism, Jainism and other religious creeds, the influence of which has contributed immensely to the development of a folk tradition that has never been static or stereotyped. This book presents a comprehensive picture of this fascinating folk tradition. ISBN 81-237-0921-8

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FOLKLORE OF GUJARAT Hasu Yagnik 209 pp Rs 65.00 The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the region and the people, myths and mythology, religion and popular beliefs, customs and traditions, fairs and festival, Gujarati language, dialects and literature, oral literature, folk music and dance etc. ISBN 81-237-3782-3 FOLKLORE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Gautam Sharma Vyathit 229 pp Rs 75.00 The present thoroughly revised edition gives a comprehensive account of the various facets of folk life in the state in an easy and readable style. An original Hindi title, it has been translated into English by the noted writer Mrinal Pandey. ISBN 81-237-4419-6 FOLKLORE OF KERALA Kavalam Narayana Panikkar 153 pp Rs 40.00 Kerala, the land of panoramic coastal beauty has a unique continuous tradition of assimilated cultural trends which developed through centuries of contact with the outer world. In a vivid and colourful portrayal, the book describes this exciting folk tradition. ISBN 978-81-237-2593-2 FOLKLORE OF MADHYA PRADESH Shyam Parmar 205 pp Rs 23.00 Madhya Pradesh has been from time immemorial the meeting place of various races, cultures and beliefs in India. Its folklore is perhaps the richest in the country. This book is an account of this heritage. FOLKLORE OF ORISSA K B Das and L K Mahapatra 175 pp Rs 35.00 Orissa a colourful region, is truly a state of thoroughly agrarian villages with their innate charm of folk music, dance, songs and other arts belonging to folk tradition. This book traces the folklore of the state which has been most liberal, catholic and exquisitely artistic in its form and content. ISBN 81-237-0650-2 FOLKLORE OF PUNJAB Sohinder Singh Bedi 170 pp Rs 65.00 The Land of Five Rivers, Punjab has been a cradle of Aryan civilization. The people of the state are known for their rich and colourful traditions. The book provides a wide-ranging account of myths and mythology, customs, folk dances, music, as well as oral traditions of Punjab. ISBN 81-237-4672-5 FOLKLORE OF RAJASTHAN D R Ahuja 233 pp Rs 85.00 This thoroughly revised edition of the book has not only updations in

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terms of data and statistics, but also looks at the folklore through changed socio-cultural perspectives. ISBN 978-81-237-5793-2 FOLKLORE OF TAMIL NADU S M L Lakshmanan Chettiar 210 pp Rs 55.00 From the point of view of Folklore, Tamil Nadu is one of the richest Indian states. This book is an interesting and detailed account of the subject, covering all the possible aspects of it such as the myths and mythology of the people, their religion and magic, their customs and traditions, fairs and festivals, oral literature and folk music and drama. ISBN 81-237-3649-5 KINGDOM OF BLUE SKIES Mayakshi Chattpadhyaya 103 pp Rs 45.00 The book presents an engrossing fare fo folk-tales from North-East region of India. All the ten stories reflect the wonde and mystery of life, the joy and struggle of existence, the interplay of fundamental emotions and the eternal relevance of age-old truths and values. ISBN 81-237-2866-2 KONKANI FOLK TALES Olivinho J F Gomes 240 pp Rs 75.00 At times wacky, at times full of whimsy and at other times serious, this anthology of folk tales reflects the cultural ethos and underpinnings of a community that speaks the Konkani language. The social and religious customs, beliefs and superstitions, food habits and mode of dress of its people as well as their ever-green and fertile nature in all its exuberance are unwittingly depicted here. ISBN 81-237-5083-5 LENGDONS LEGACY: Tai Khamti Folktales from Arunachal Pradesh Tertia Sandhu 234 pp Rs 80.00 A collection of folktales from one of the ancient tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, the book is complimented with some beautiful illustrations done by the author. ISBN 978-81-237-5795-7 STORIES AND LEGENDS OF LIANGMAI NAGAS Sujata Miri 95 pp Rs 45.00 The Liangmais are a sub-tribe of the Zeliangrong Nagas. The Zeliangrong country straddles the present day Nagaland, Manipur and Assam. Permeated by an earthy wisdom, the stories in this collection, bring out a sturdy sense of humour amidst life's deadly twists and turns. Available for the first time in English, these stories directly narrated by the village elders, were recorded, transcribed and later rendered into English. ISBN 978-81-237-4840-5

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WHEN HIPPO WAS HAIRY AND OTHER TALES FROM AFRICA Nick Greaves 144 pp Rs. 90.00 A collection of 36 fascinating animal stories from African mythology. The book also contains full colour illustrations including details of animal habits and habitats. ISBN 978-81-237-1541-4 WHEN LION COULD FLY AND OTHER TALES FROM AFRICA Nick Greaves 144 pp Rs. 90.00 A collection of 30 fascinating animal stories from African mythology. The book also contains full colour illustrations including details of animal habits and habitats. ISBN 978-81-237-1542-1 WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG Verrier Elwin 98 pp Rs 30.00 Dr Verrier Elwins rich collection of oral traditions of the adivasis are some of the best documentations on tribal culture. This book is a collection of few such stories selected by Elwin himself. Few of them point to a moral, but they have their own interest and excitement, with a charm and freshness that reflects the freedom and gaiety of their life and the beauty of their environments. ISBN 81-237-1739-3

NEHRU BAL PUSTAKALAYA A BABY LION LEARNS TO ROAR Indu Rana 24 pp Rs 19.00 A papa lion hires tutors to teach his cute and cuddly son how to roar. A jackal, an elephant and a cat came forward to teach the baby lion. With colourful illustrations, the book is a delightful read for children. (Agegroup 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2666-3 A BOND OF LOVE Pushpa Saxena 16 pp Rs 15.00 A touching story about a young boy who creates a bond of love with trees and makes everyone realise the same. ISBN 978-81-237-4623-4 A BRIDE INSIDE A CASKET AND OTHER TALES Manoj Das 96 pp Rs 25.00 Culled from Indian folklore, this book by one of Indias foremost writers, delightfully recreates for children the magic and fantasy of Indian folktales. (Age-group 8-14) ISBN 81-237-3523-5

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A CROWS TALE Judhajit Sengupta 16 pp Rs 15.00 The imaginative illustrations of this pre-school book depict an interesting study of the lives of crows from the time they are born till they grow up. ISBN 81-237-0239-6 A FLAT FOR RENT Leah Goldberg 24 pp Rs 20.00 A hen, cuckoo, squirrel, cat and a mouse stay in a five-storey building. One day the mouse packs up and vacates his flat. Others advertise for a new tenant. In search of a flat many come including a pig, an ant, a rabbit, a nightingale and a dove. The drama of events unfolds with one of them occupying the flat for rent. Colour illustrations are by Harinder Singh (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-3381-X A FRIEND FOREVER Aindrila Mitra 24 pp Rs 18.00 A story about a lonely tree and the unique friendship that it acquires later on. ISBN 81-237-4236-3 A HAPPY SUNDAY Debasish Deb 21 pp Rs 19.00 It is Sunday. Bunty is happy. He can do whatever he likes. But as the night falls, his mother reminds him about Monday, when the school opens. Bunty is sad, but his mother tells him the importance of each day. ISBN 978-81-237-4710-1 A HOUSE WITH A TERRACE Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 32 pp Rs 30.00 Pappu, Piklu, Tuba and Manu had a multitude of winged friends on their terrace. But when they came to know that they would have to leave this house, with a massive terrace, and also their pigeons, they were sad. This sensitive story unfolds the drama where they are again united with their lost pet pigeon and manage to retain the house also. ISBN 978-81-237-4311-X A JOURNEY THROUGH THE UNIVERSE Jayant Narlikar 64 pp Rs 14.00 This absorbing and authoritative book by the internationally renowned astro-physicist tells us, among other things, how the universe began, how big it is, how long it will survive, and what a black hole is. Profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams and lively cartoons by Sudhir Dar. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0026-1 A JOURNEY TO GAUMUKH Sheila Sharma 64 pp Rs 16.00 An informative, interesting account of a trip from Uttarkashi to Gaumukh.

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History, mythology, descriptions of nature and of the people are skilfully woven into the narrative. Illustrations by Reenie Kaur. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2574-4 A PARCEL FOR THE POSTMASTER Droane Vir Kohli 52 pp Rs 19.00 The fun-filled story of a village postmaster and the mysterious parcel he receives. Lively illustrations add to the book's appeal. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1930-2 A REAL GIRAFFE Deepa Agarwal 20 pp Rs 18.00 An interesting story about a boy who wants a real Giraffe. But his parents make him understand the real living place of Giraffe is in natural habitat. Illustrations by Arya Praharaj add to the books appeal. (Age-group 68) ISBN 978-81-237-5625-7 A STORY ABOUT TEA Arup Kumar Dutta 64 pp Rs 9.00 Both entertaining and educative, this is an adventure story set in the background of tea gardens and explains all about the growing and processing of tea. Illustrated by Mrinal Mitra. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0169-1 A STORY ABOUT WATER Ravi Paranjape 16 pp Rs 14.00 A story is woven around water, in flood and drought, introducing its different manifestations and uses. Exquisite, delicate illustrations make the book interesting. ISBN 978-81-237-1101-X A TALE OF TROUBLE M C Gabriel 32 pp Rs 19.00 The adventures of a mouse who loses her luxuriant long tail and is driven from pillar to post in her attempts to regain it. Colourfully illustrated by Jyotish Dutta Gupta. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2573-6 A TALE OF TWO DOGS Dipak Praharaj 20 pp Rs 18.00 A story about a poor boy and a rich boy and their pet dogs. It unravels the mystery of the deeds of the two dogs. Profusely illustrated by Arya Praharaj. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5624-0 A TRIP TO HEAVEN AND OTHER STORIES Leelawati Bhagwat 64 pp Rs 15.00 A collection of delightful folktales from different regions of India. Illustrated by Jatin Das. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1073-9

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A VISIT TO THE CITY MARKET Manjula Padmanabhan 16 pp Rs 11.00 The author narrates the experiences of a brother and a sister as they go around in the market place in the course of a day. The diversity of our land is also brought alive in the images. (Age-group 6-8) A VISIT TO THE ZOO Sanat Surti 16 pp Rs 13.00 An entertaining instructive book about animals found in the zoo. Eloquent pictures replace words. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-1109-3 A VOICE IN THE JUNGLE Jagdish Joshi 16 pp Rs 9.00 Families of animalsdeer, monkeys, rabbits, elephantsare grazing peacefully when a sudden roar sends them scampering. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2004-1 ADVENTURE ON CLEE ISLAND Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 60 pp Rs 45.00 An adventurous science fiction set in the year 2070 with advance technology, robots, hi-tech devices and much more. It is about three friends who in order to protect environment, especially birds, save an old lady and her well-maintained species of birds. ISBN 978-81-237-5847-3 ADVENTURES IN THE DESERT Cheryl Rao 72 pp Rs 15.00 A group of friends visit a desert town and stumbles upon lost mysteries and forgotten history in the sand dunes. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-2524-8 ADVENTURES OF DIPU THE DONKEY Vernon Thomas 68 pp Rs 14.00 This enchanting story is about Dipu and his friends which include a parrot, monkey, elephant, frog and grasshopper. Not only are they involved in the search for a missing diamond but also in helping a kindly but poor woodcutter with a pot of gold. Subtly interwoven into the story is a concern and love for the environment and animals. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-0811-4 ADVENTURES OF GHANADA Premendra Mitra 222 pp Rs 45.00 Like Sherlock Holmes, a detective character called Ghanada is quite popular in the Bangla literature. This volume contains some of the most acclaimed Ghanada stories with a hint of wacky fun. ISBN 81-237-4811-2

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ADVENTURE ON CLEE ISLAND Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 60 pp Rs 45.00 An adventurous science fiction et in the year 2070 with advance technology, robots, hi-tech devices and much more. It is about three friends who in order to protect the environment, especially birds, save an old lady and her well-maintained species of birds. ISBN 978-81-237-5847-3 ADVENTURES OF A WILDLIFE WARDEN E R C Davidar 64 pp Rs 10.00 The author, a wildlife expert, relates his exciting encounters with a killer tusker and animal poachers. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2269-9 ALAMELUS APPETITE Jaya Paramasivam 24 pp Rs 19.00 The story is about a greedy woman whose appetite grows day by day, and nags her husband for nothing other than food. But one day she learns her lesson. Colourful illustrations complement the story. (Agegroup 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2980-X ALL-TIME STORIES FOR CHILDREN Savithri Pandiyan 52 pp Rs 40.00 A fine compilation of five wonderful stories for children with beautiful illustrations. (Age-group 10-12) ISBN 978-81-237-5474-1 ANANDIS RAINBOW Anup Roy 20 pp Rs 19.00 An enthusiastic painter, Anandi once carries her brush to paint her garden with the bright hues of the rainbow. An imaginative story with colourful illustrations by Anup Ray ISBN 81-237-4221-5 ANIMAL WORLD Aurobindo Kundu 16 pp Rs 11.00 Twelve common Indian animals are introduced in simple words through attractive folk-style illustrations. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2290-X ANIMALS YOU CANT FORGET Ruskin Bond 40 pp Rs 30.00 This collection of stories make interesting reading while bringing to limelight some common household animals and their bewildering characteristics. (Age-group 10-12) ISBN 81-237-4954-9 AS THEY SAW INDIA K C Khanna 64 pp Rs 14.00 An interesting account of India as seen through the eyes of Hiuen Tsang,

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Fa-Hien, Megasthenes and Alberuni. Illustrated by the renowned artist, Krishen Khanna. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0170-5 BAPU (PART I) F C Freitas 64 pp Rs 16.00 The story of Gandhi from his birth till the Dandi March in pictures and words. Illustrated by the author. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1026-7 BAPU (PART II) F C Freitas 64 pp Rs 16.00 This book in continuation to Part I tells of Gandhis arrest following the Salt Satyagraha and ends with his assasination. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1025-9 BE PREPARED Uma Anand 64 pp Rs 16.00 A young boys introduction to the Scout movement during an adventurefilled holiday. Illustrated by Satyasewak Mukherjee. (Age-group 8-14) ISBN 81-237-0158-6 BEGUM GULABO MOUSIE AND HER BALLOONS Qudsia Zaidi 24 pp Rs 15.00 An enchanting story about a mouse who finds an elf in a balloon. Attractive illustrations enliven the book. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0488-7 BETTER THAN THE BEST Ramendra Kumar 16 pp Rs 14.00 An engaging story for children about a village boy who shines as a sports-person. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5093-4 BHOLU AND GOLU Pankaj Bisht 80 pp Rs 25.00 Bholu the circus bear and Golu the little boy become great friends. What follows is the story of many adventures they face. Lively illustrations complement the text. ISBN 978-81-237-1908-5 BIRDS AND ANIMALS IN INDIAN ART Geetika Jain 24 pp Rs 30.00 This book introduces the major traditional art forms of India through the predominant animal and bird motifs in each of them. It also shows the importance of animals and birds in Indian culture and tradition. (Agegroup 9-14) ISBN 81-237-3397-6

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BIRJU AND THE FLYING HORSE Deepa Agarwal 16 pp Rs 12.00 An illustrated story of a lame boy and his magical rocking horse. The story is full of fantasy and adventure. (Age-group 9-11) ISBN 978-81-237-2623-6 BIRJUS PROBLEM Soma Kaushik 20 pp Rs 18.00 A beautiful story about Birju, who lands into one trouble after another. Finally his honesty comes to rescue him and wins him recognition too! (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5367-6 BOOKS FOREVER Manoj Das 64 pp Rs 14.00 The well-known writer introduces the great Indian epics like the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Panchantantra, the Jatakas, and the Arthashastra to children. Illustrated by Sukumar Chatterjee. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1326-6 BRIDGE AT BORIM Surekha Panandiker 80 pp Rs 15.00 This is the story of Joze, a young boy from the fishermen community of Goa and his heroic exploits during the struggle for the liberation of Goa. Illustrations compliment the text. (Age-group 14-16) ISBN 81-237-2687-2 BRINGING UP CHINU Kalpana Gupta 32 pp Rs 30.00 Illustrated by N Ramachandran, it is a story of an orphan kitten, written for children in 8-10 age group. ISBN 978-81-237-3988-5 BUBU-BULBULIS GARDEN Santanoo Tamuly 24 pp Rs 20.00 The story is about how a brother and sister create a beautiful garden out of waste land. Illustrated by Durlabh Bhattacharjee. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5618-9 BULLOCK CARTS AND SATELLITES Monisha Bobb 64 pp Rs 16.00 This interesting book projects Indias continuous scientific tradition by tracing her scientific and technological innovations through the ages. R K Laxmans cartoons enliven the book. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1079-8

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BUSY ANTS Pulak Biswas 16 pp Rs 14.00 Told entirely through pictures, this is the story of the struggle of two ants to take a piece of ladoo into their home. ISBN 81-237-3045-4 CELESTIAL HIDE AND SEEK: The Game of Eclipses Nirupama Raghavan 72 pp Rs 40.00 One of the most mysterious games played by nature are eclipses. Played by the sun, the moon and the earth these eclipses explain a host of natural phenomena affecting our lives on earth. This interesting book with some excellent illustrations and photographs unravels their mystery and also a few tips to predict the eclipse. A book that every child must possess. ISBN 81-237-1984-1 CHEERFUL SPIRITS Gita Iyengar 40 pp Rs 25.00 One summer vacation Priya and Hari stumbled upon an old photo album. Suddenly the album comes alive. What follows is full of fun and adventure. Beautifully illustrated by Pulak Biswas. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2390-3 CHILDREN WHO MADE IT BIG Thangamani 163 pp Rs 35.00 A collection of childhood experiences of some of the celebrities and achievers of different fields in modern India. Each of these experiences left an indelible mark, a turning point in shaping their respective careers and personalities. A must for the young children. (Age-group 14-16) ISBN 81-237-2665-1 CHITRALAKSHANA: Story of Indian Paintings Mulk Raj Anand 118 pp Rs 75.00 A profusely illustrated book on the story of Indian paintings for children. ISBN 81-237-4149-9 CHOOGH THE SQUIRREL Bittie Mithal 32 pp Rs 25.00 An interesting story about a boy who loves a squirrel and cant live without her. The whole story revolves around the activities of the squirrel. The text is brought alive by the illustrations of Partha Sengupta. (Agegroup 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5708-7 CHUNMUN FINDS FREEDOM Kamlesh Mohindra 16 pp Rs 13.00 Sumi finds an injured bird in a drain and carries it home. She takes good care of it and the bird recovers to fly again. A touching tale with illustrations by Ashish Sengupta. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-4094-8

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CLEVER MOUSE Shaukat Shan 38 pp Rs 30.00 Originally written in Kashmiri, this is the story of a clever mouse who befriends a cat and saves his life. ISBN 978-81-237-5870-1 DEAR FATHER Bhabendranath Saikia 112 pp Rs 25.00 Bipul, a naughty boy is a nagging worry for his parents. One day while he was out with his friends he is beaten up badly. Nobody knows who beat him and for what reason. The story unravels the mystery of this strange happening. Orginally written in Asamiya by one of Assams renowned writers. (Age-group 14-16) ISBN 81-237-2341-5 DEAR POPAT Madhu Limaye 32 pp Rs 13.00 This is a collection of letters written by Madhu Limaye, well known freedom fighter and socialist, to his son, from his prison at Fort Aguada, Goa. Illustrations are by Jagdish Joshi. (Age-group 6-8). ISBN 81-237-3457-3 DISCOVER INDIA THROUGH MAZES AND GAMES Viky Arya 28 pp Rs 15.00 An activity book that enables children to identify each state of India through its unique features. (Age-group 9-11). ISBN 81-237-0327-9 DIWALI Ravi Paranjape 12 pp Rs 10.00 The festivities associated with Diwali, the festival of lights, decorating the house, exchange of sweets, wearing new clothes, puja, fireworks and Bhai Duj. ISBN 81-237-2291-5 DRAGON TSUNAMI Hema Pande 72 pp Rs 50.00 This is a collection of some unusual stories from Japan. Beautifully illustrated by Arup Gupta. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5808-4 EK KORIS DREAM Mahasveta Devi 64 pp Rs 16.00 The story of a little boy who paints, carves beautiful figures and tells stories in pictures and who dreams of building a temple for the queen. But does his dream come true? Illustrated by Judhajit Sengupta. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-0154-7 ESCAPADES OF A CLONE Mohan Sundara Rajan 48 pp Rs 17.00 Cloning of Dolly and decoding of genetic code are two of the major

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landmarks in science and technology of this era. This science fiction takes us into the future of cloning. A cloned chimp called Clonchi is genetically engineered to be intelligent as a human and who tries to solve many problems. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-3415-8 ETOA MUNDA WON THE BATTLE Mahasveta Devi 64 pp Rs 13.00 The story of a tribal boy, Etoa, who fights against heavy odds in his quest for acquiring education. The book vividly describes the customs and way of life of the Munda tribals. Profusely illustrated with authentic black and white photographs of the people and their customs. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0171-3 EVEREST: My Journey to the Top Bachendri Pal 64 pp Rs 14.00 The autobiography of Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to have climbed Everest. It is a gripping story of a simple young woman from an impoverished family who through sheer grit and determination not only completed her education but achieved national fame. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1527-7 FASCINATING WORLD OF ANIMALS AND INSECTS Padma Rajgopal 289 pp Rs 90.00 (HB) A compilation of brief features of unusual and unknown facts about the world of fauna published in The Statesman over a period of time. Illustrations are by Babita Biswas. ISBN 81-237-3981-8 FESTIVAL OF COLOURS Madhu Powle 16 pp Rs 12.00 A book that introduces primary colours and depicts how the mixing of these yields secondary colours. This is done through sketches of Krishna playing Holi and there are splashes of the relevant colour on each page. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-2571-1 FESTIVAL OF EID Prem Chand 32 pp Rs 15.00 The moving story of a poor little boy who visits the Eid fair and returns with a pair of tongs for his grandmother so that she may not burn her hands while cooking. Illustrated by P B Kavadi. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-2592-2 FESTIVALS OF INDIA 92 pp Rs 25.00 A compilation of the major festivals celebrated in India. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2248-6

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FIND THE HALF CIRCLES Badri Narayan 16 pp Rs 12.00 A concept book, beautifully illustrated, teaching a child to find the semicircular shapes. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-1115-8 FIVE STORIES FROM GURU GOBIND SINGHS LIFE Pritam Singh 84 pp Rs 17.00 This book is a collection of five stories from the life of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. ISBN 978-81-237-5211-2 FLOWERS AND I Manorama Jafa 24 pp Rs 17.00 One can take up various hobbies but pressing flowers is both fun and educative. A beautiful book in four colours (Age-group 6-8) FRIEND Pracheta Gupta 16 pp Rs 18.00 This story is about a naughty cloud named Tultule who discovers a black spot on his body and wants to wash it away to become beautiful. (Agegroup 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5523-6 FRIENDS OF THE GREEN FOREST Bimalendra Chakraborty 15 pp Rs 15.00 An enchanting tale about degradation of forest reserves and how the trend can be reversed. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5493-2 FROGS AND A SNAKE Ganesh Haloi 16 pp Rs 12.00 A story about two frogs and a snake. The vivid illustrations in colour will acquaint a little child with shapes and forms of animals in detail. ISBN 81-237-0857-2 FROM BONE TO STONE Karen Haydock 28 pp Rs 30.00 An illustrated story of the fossilisation of a dinosaur which was killed around 67 million years ago in a fight with another dinosaur. The book also has many activities for children besides a chart showing the evolution of life on earth. (Age-group 8-14) ISBN 81-237-2665-1 FROM COINS TO CREDIT CARDS K V Singh 92 pp Rs 90.00 An informative book which talks about the history of coins, how they evolved with changing times, their importance and relevances, etc. The narration is in a story-like format which is quite impressive. ISBN 978-81-237-5948-7

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FROM LAND TO SEA Vinita Singhal 36 pp Rs 30.00 An informative story that gives insight into the structure of the earth and the life that envelopes it. ISBN 978-81-237-4202-1 FROM PUMPKINS TO PICKLES Sunila Gupte 64 pp Rs 45.00 A delightful story about the adventures of Lamboo the Giraffe, Mallipoo the baby elephant, Cyclops the donkey, Cleopatra the duck, and Sonu the helpful little boy. ISBN 81-237-4883-3 FU-KU: AN ALIEN Jagdish Joshi 24 pp Rs 19.00 An interesting story of an alien who comes to visit the earth and meets the earthlings. ISBN 978-81-237-5092-7 GAUTAMA BUDDHA Leela George 64 pp Rs 16.00 The life story of Gautama Buddha told in a lucid and interesting style. Illustrated by D N Brahma. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1081-X GAY-NECK: The Story of a Pigeon Dhan Gopal Mukerji 148 pp Rs 35.00 The heart-warming story of a pigeon and a young sensitive boy. It is also the story of a pigeons training and adventure besides the minute details of a pigeons life and vivid descriptions of the Himalayan flora. An acclaimed classic in its genre. (Age-group 14-16) ISBN 81-237-2488-8 GOOD FRIENDS: A TALE FROM TANZANIA John Kilaka 24 pp Rs 25.00 (PB) Rs 75.00 (HB) Winner of the 2005 Bologna Ragazzi New Horizons Award, this title brings to life a traditional Tanzanian animal fable. ISBN 978-81-237-5159-7 (PB) ISBN 978-81-237-5160-3 (HB) GOVIND BALLABH PANT Himanshu Joshi 71 pp Rs 14.00 An interesting biography of Govind Ballabh Pant in a story format for the benefit of children. ISBN 81-237-4338-6 GRANNY KNITS Uri Orlev 44 pp Rs 25.00 Once an old lady comes to a small town with a ball of wool and a pair of knitting needles. She sits down to knit and knits among other things,

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a house, a garden and two little children. But she does not realise the trouble she has to face. A delightful story, written in verse, this book is the first English translation of a popular Hebrew childrens modern classic. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2944-3 GROWING UP WITH TREES Ruskin Bond 64 pp Rs 45.00 A collection of beautiful stories revolving around trees and their importance in our lives. Four-colour illustrations are by Judhajit Sengupta. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-5464-2 HANDICRAFTS OF INDIA: Our Living Cultural Tradition Jasleen Dhameeja 68 pp Rs 25.00 (PB) Rs 60.00 (HB) The book discusses designs related to pottery and terracotta, textiles, wood work, jewellery etc. Illustrations are by Minoo Sarin. (Age-group 10-12) ISBN 81-237-3974-5 (PB) 81-237-3975-3 (HB) HANGED FOR THEIR PATRIOTISM R K Tandon 104 pp Rs 65.00 This book is about the famous young revolutionaries of India who went to the gallows, laughing and singing. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-5550-2 HOLIDAYS HAVE COME Rabindranath Tagore 16 pp Rs 15.00 Originally written in Bangla, this is a very touching tale about a boy who due to his aggressive disposition becomes a victim of circumstances. ISBN 978-81-237-5619-6 HOME COMING Lila Majumdar 64 pp Rs 16.00 A tender story about a Bengali family which settles in Assam. Illustrated by Pulak Biswas. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0152-7 HOMES Manfred Bafinger 16 pp Rs 12.00 Different ways of looking at homes, and possible homes! An IndoGerman collaboration. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-2583-3 HOW BOOKS ARE MADE Samuel Israel 64 pp Rs 18.00 A comprehensive book which traces the history of how books came into existence, the modern technologies employed in their printing and how they can enrich our lives. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2470-5

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HOW INDIA WON HER FREEDOM Krishna Chaitanya 36 pp Rs 25.00 Come 15 August and the whole of India is immersed in different kinds of activities. It was on this day in 1947 that India became independent. Here is the saga of Indians who fought for a free India, a story of young martyrs and great leaders who brought an end to foreign rule. Telling impressions in colour by Jyotish Datta Gupta will surely evoke feelings in the young mind. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-1105-0 HOW MINJINI BECAME A MAGICIAN AND OTHER AFRICAN TALES Reeta Dutta Gupta 64 pp Rs 14.00 A fine compilation of five wonderful stories about animals who interact with each other in the forest, the stories are told in a lucid style having lots of funny situations. Illustrations are by Tapas Guha. ISBN 978-81-237-3775-1 HOW MUNIA FOUND GOLD Jagdish Joshi 32 pp Rs 25.00 A beautifully produced and illustrated story about a bird, Munia, who nurtures a cherry seed which grows from a tender plant to a tree full of blossoms and then fruits. The illustrations have been done by the author. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-0153-X HSUAN TSANGS JOURNEY TO INDIA Belinder & Harinder Dhanoa 64 pp Rs 10.00 A detailed descriptive account of the trails and travails of the famous Chinese traveller who came to India, visited the famous seats of learning and carried valuable Buddhist doctrines with him back to China. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0166-7 I AM BETTER THAN YOU Sigrun Srivastav 24 pp Rs 14.00 Skilfully written and beautifully illustrated in four colours, this story is about sibling rivalry and common gender attitudes. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1098-4 I LIKE THE WORLD Jeyanthi Manokaran 16 pp Rs 12.00 An enchanting picture-book about a little girl who loves the world around her. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-0173-X INDIAS YOUNG HEROES Sigrun Srivastav 64 pp Rs 14.00 A narration of six incidents of bravery displayed by youngsters who were given awards for gallantry by the Indian Council of Child Welfare.

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Illustrated by Ravi Paranjape. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1094-1 INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (PART I) Mir Najabat Ali 64 pp Rs 15.00 Human mind thinks of new things and some human beings create such novelties. All the while in our history inventions have shaped and reshaped our life. This book focuses on some major inventions that have importance to this day. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-2270-2 INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (PART II) Mir Najabat Ali 64 pp Rs 15.00 A sequel to Part I. (Age group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-2044-9 JALLIANWALA BAGH Bhisham Sahni 56 pp Rs 19.00 On Baisakhi Day, 13 April 1919, an armed contingent of British soldiers massacred Indians who had gathered in the garden ground of Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, a city in the Punjab of those days. The ghastly murder has gone down in the memory of Indians as the most heinous act of British rule. Bhisham Sahni has told the story of an atrocious general and the suffering of thousands of Indians. The artists impression of the build-up to the event and the event itself brings life to the lines. ISBN 978-81-237-0901-7 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU Tara Ali Baig 64 pp Rs 25.00 Replete with anecdotes and profusely illustrated with photographs, this book brings alive Nehru the child, adolescent, young man and committed Prime Minister. Carefully selected, the large number of photographs not only embellish but also complement the text. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 978-81-237-0160-8 JORASANKO HOUSE Lila Majumdar 64 pp Rs 9.00 The story of Rabindranath Tagores boyhood, charmingly told. Illustrated with photographs. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2601-5 JOY IN THE JUNGLE Santanoo Tamuly 24 pp Rs 20.00 A story about a boy called Munu who is very kind-hearted, loves nature and how he manages to help a baby rhinosaurus survive. Colourful illustrations are by Durlabh Bhattacharjee. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5628-8 LACHU Leela J Lopez 84 pp Rs 55.00 An enchanting story set in Kerala about a girl named Lachu who is very

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naughty and can never sit idle. It recounts the beautiful and full of freedom childhood Lachu lived in, amidst natures bounty. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-5553-3 LALU AND THE RED KITE Ashish Sengupta 16 pp Rs 12.00 The book tells the story of Lalu and his red kite in wondrous colours. The kite is Lalus love and he is ready to go to any length to keep the kite with him. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0859-9 LETS DO A PLAY Uma Anand 64 pp Rs 20.00 A delightful story woven around the theatre and what goes into producing a play. The author, with her extraordinary gift for entering into a childs world, not only explains common theatrical terms but also tells of the growing theatre movement in India. Enchanting illustrations by Mickey Patel. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2991-X LINES AND COLOURS: Discovering Indian Art Ella Datta 84 pp

Rs 70.00 (PB) Rs 110.00 (HB) A book on Indian art written for children. Some of the most fascinating works of ancient Indian art like The Dancing Girl, Lion Capital of Sarnath, Vishnu from Mathura have been discussed here. ISBN 81-237-3983-4 (PB) 81-237-3984-2 (HB) LITTLE OLD WOMAN Margaret Bhatty 32 pp Rs 18.00 When Little Old Man decides to go down the mountain to buy sheep, his wife, Little Old Woman, packs everything she can think of for him, including a frying pan he wears on his chest and a soup pot for his head. Do all these things help the Little Old Man or not? An amusing tale with lively colour illustrations. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-0174-5 LITTLE SUNSHINE Jaswant Singh Birdi 16 pp Rs 25.00 A story which dwells on the importance of Sun and how it imparts life to all especially the smiling flowers. The flowers are here like budding children full of life and energy. ISBN 978-81-237-6023-0 LIZARDS Indraneil Das & Romulus Whitaker 32 pp Rs 10.00 An informative, authoritative book about the locale, habits, breeding etc. of different kinds of lizards. Pencil sketches and photographs complement the lucid text. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2145-5

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MAD MANGO A N Pednekar 32 pp Rs 18.00 A humorous story about a mango tree who is bored standing rooted in one place and wants to see the world and seek adventure. Illustrations by Manjula Padmanabhan. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-2014-9 MADAM RIDES THE BUS Vallikkannan 32 pp Rs 25.00 The tale of a girls first ride in a bus and her adventures. Illustrated by Gopalan. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1449-8 MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH Pritam Singh 32 pp Rs 14.00 The story of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the kingdom of the Punjab, as narrated to young children by their grandmother. Ranjit Singh was an outstanding ruler known for his bravery and statesmanship. This book is beautifully illustrated in the delicate miniature style of Ranjit Singhs court paintings. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2023-8 MAMA MOO ON A SWING Jujja & Tomas Wieslander 26 pp Rs 25.00 An interesting Swedish story of how a cow sneaks out for a ride on the bicycle and then on a swing. (Age-group 8-10) MANGUS TOP Kamakshi Balasubramanian 24 pp Rs 16.00 A gentle story of a poor boy who has no toy to play with till he comes across a battered top and makes it his own. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0310-4 MATSYA: The Beautiful Fish Shanta Rameshwar Rao 32 pp Rs 20.00 A tiny fish grows and grows and becomes the saviour of mankind. Attractively illustrated by Sigrun Srivastav. (Age-group 6-8) MIR SPACE STATION Violet Razeghpanah

Rs 35.00 (PB) Rs 55.00 (HB) Written originally in Persian, this book is about an imaginary story of children travelling to space depicting an enlightened and exhilarating experiences of the stay in space station. Illustrations are by Harinder Singh. ISBN 81-237-3980-X MITHA AND HER MAGIC SHOES B G Gujjarappa 16 pp Rs. 12.00 A picture book with four colour illustrations that tells the story of what

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happens to Mitha when she finds a pair of shoes that can make her fly something she has been dreaming about. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-1945-0 MOHINI AND THE DEMON Shanta Rameshwar Rao 32 pp Rs 25.00 This is a fascinating story about a courageous and determined little girl, Mohini, who does not hesitate to take on a demon who has been wreaking havoc. Imaginative four-colour illustrations accompany the text. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-0164-0 MORA Mulk Raj Anand 40 pp Rs 25.00 A tender story of an elephant. Simple, touching and colorful illustrations by Ruprecht Haller. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-1111-9 MOTHER TERESA Lila Majumdar & Bachi Karkaria 64 pp Rs 14.00 The life and work of Mother Teresa and her Sisters of Charity are told through interesting and revealing anecdotes. This book is profusely illustrated with black and white photographs of Mother and the Sisters at work. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1082-8 MUTHUS DREAMS Kamakshi Balasubramanian 32 pp Rs 18.00 A gentle story about a young day-dreamer who is given hope that dreams do come true. Colourful illustrations by Tapas Guha. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0163-2 MYSTERIES OF THE PAST: Archeological Sites in India Upinder Singh 96 pp Rs 30.00 (PB) Rs 65.00 (HB) The book, illustrated by T Gautam Trivedi, contains factual information about a number of important archeological sites like Bhimbetka, Ganeshwar, Dwarka, Nalanda, Hampi, etc. ISBN 81-237-3978-8 (PB) 81-237-3979-6 (HB) MY FIRST RAILWAY JOURNEY Mrinal Mitra 16 pp Rs 12.00 The excitement of a young boys first train journey from the moment of reaching the railway platform to the arrival at the destined station, including going through a tunnel. Related through graphic pictures. (Agegroup pre-school) ISBN 81-237-1106-9

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MY JOURNEY TO THE MAGNETIC NORTH POLE Preety Sengupta 56 pp Rs 11.00 An exciting first person account of a woman's journey to the white expanses of the chilling North Pole. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1943-4 MY LIFE: The Tale of a Butterfly Anjan Sarkar 16 pp Rs 16.00 Exquisitely photographed, this book in a frame by frame sequence narrates the remarkable and beautiful changes in the life-cycle of a butterfly. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2470-5 MY ROBOT ROBBI Dilip M Salwi 40 pp Rs 18.00 This fascinating story of a Robot called Robbi 999 XHA and his young master Sunny. Contains interesting facts about the history and origin of Robots besides games and puzzles. Well illustrated. (Age group 14-16) ISBN 81-237-2469-1 NAME THAT ANIMAL Niranjan Ghoshal 16 pp Rs 12.00 The artist-conceiver of this pre-school book Niranjan Ghoshal has drawn 14 composite animals, e.g. an animal with a peacocks tail, legs of a tiger, and a giraffes head and neck. The book will not only amuse children but also make them observant. ISBN 978-81-237-1112-6 NATIVE AMERICAN FOLK TALES Usha Iyengar 59 pp Rs 45.00 A beautiful collection of American folktales depicting dishonesty, cunningness, intelligence, which are common traits both in humans as well as in animals. Lively illustrations by Vagmi Raghava. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5807-7 NAWAB RANGILE Aabid Surti 112 pp Rs 70.00 An interesting collection of seven tales full of wit and humour quite pertinently depicting the dirty politics that we have come to accept as part of our lives. ISBN 978-81-237-6105-3 NEEM BABA S I Farooqi 24 pp Rs 20.00 An informative book presented in a story format on the treeNeem and its various uses. Illustrations by Partha Sengupta render life and colour to the text. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5635-6

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NEHA, MY SISTER Madhu B Joshi 16 pp Rs 16.00 Preety smells trouble when all of a sudden her mother lands up in a hospital. Only to learn that she is a proud didi of her newly born sister Neha. Colourfully illustrated by Partha Sengupta. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-4092-8 NINE LITTLE BIRDS N T Rajeev 20 pp Rs 17.00 An enchanting tale originally conceived, penned and illustrated in Malayalam by N T Rajeev. ISBN 81-237-4352-1 NONA AND THE RAIN Priya Nagarajan 22 pp Rs 20.00 This story is about a girl named Nona and how she manipulates the rain alongwith her grandpa. The endeavour only proves that children are always happy. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5421-5 ON A TIGERS TRAIL Geetika Jain 28 pp Rs 25.00 A beautifully illustrated story about a girl who helps everybody and saves her brother from the clutches of a tiger. This story has a message that if we do not hurt animals they will not harm us. (Age-group 10-12) ISBN 978-81-237-5427-7 ONCE IN A VILLAGE H C Madan 24 pp Rs 16.00 This is a charming story of a village which is affected by drought due to the felling of trees. Simply told, it graphically describes the suffering of people, animals and plants and thus portraying the importance of preservation and conservation of nature. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-2046-3 ONCE UPON A TIME (PART I) M Choksi & P M Joshi 64 pp Rs 12.00 Contains beautiful and tender stories which bring to life the period from Mohenjo-daro to the Chola kings, with attractive illustrations by Pulak Biswas. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2002-5 ONCE UPON A TIME (PART II) M Choksi & P M Joshi 64 pp Rs 17.00 The book contains four gripping stories from ancient Indian history. The stories are full of historical information and provide the cultural background to the period from the second century to the seventh century. Illustrated by Pulak Biswas (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2003-3

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ONE DAY... Jagdish Joshi 32 pp Rs 30.00 This beautifully illustrated picture book is about a boy Mana and his friend Appu the elephant. The story is about their adventure in the jungle. (Agegroup 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2797-4 OUR AIR FORCE C L Proudfoot Tells of the daring exploits of the men who serve our Air Force. A highly informative book about the formation and history of the Indian Air Force. Illustrated with photographs in black and white. (Age-group 12-14) OUR ARMY D K Palit 64 pp Rs 11.00 The story of the Indian Army from its origins to the present day and of battles valiantly fought. Illustrated with photographs. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1000-3 OUR BODY: A Wonderful Machine Ramesh Bijlani 32 pp Rs 25.00 A simple, lucid account of the functioning of the body and its various organs. Imaginatively illustrated by Niren Sen Gupta. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-1104-1 OUR NAVY R N Gulati 64 pp Rs 9.00 The book is an introduction to our naval force and through photographs illustrates the vital role of the Indian Navy during peace and war. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0015-6 OUR TREE Pranab and Smita Chakravarti 16 pp Rs 12.00 The story of a tree, showing the life and activity nourished by its various components. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1096-9 OUR USEFUL PLANTS K S Sekharam 36 pp Rs 17.00 A little girl finds out how plants live and grow big, what kinds of plants can grow indoors, how they prepare their food with the help of sunlight, water and soil, and a lot more. Beautifully illustrated and intelligently told, this is an excellent introduction to plant life. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-3110-7 Rs 25.00 (PB) 65.00 (HB) This story is about a lazy owl, who eats non-stop and is quite sad at OWL BALL Francesca Xotta 24 pp

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his plight. A little girl helps him and transforms him into a healthy owl. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5440-6 (PB) 978-81-237-5441-3 (HB) PAPPUS PROBLEM Shashiprabha Das 48 pp Rs 16.00 Noise pollution is a menace and can result in mental breakdown for the sensitive few. Pappu is one such sensitive child who undergoes a lot of trauma living in a city like Guwahati. The story is about how he tackles this problem and pledges to spread awareness regarding its ill effects. ISBN 81-237-4328-8 PATTERNS FROM NATURE Judhajit Sengupta 12 pp Rs 11.00 Well concieved and colourfully illustrated, the book will help the child to know the various patterns that exist in nature which are both beautiful and useful. This is an activity book. ISBN 81-237-2052-1 PLAYING TOGETHER Bindu Agarwal 96 pp Rs 18.00 An English rendering of the Hindi original title which encashes on the catechism technique by way of introducing crossword puzzles. A saga of well documented facts as was an activity book for children. ISBN 81-237-4445-5 POLLUTION N Seshagiri 64 pp Rs 19.00 An account of how different kinds of pollutionrivers, oceans, the atmosphereare a health hazard to human beings, animals and plants. Colourfully illustrated by a group of young artists. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1080-8 PREM CHAND Amrit Rai 48 pp Rs 14.00 A biography of the great writer, which brings to life Prem Chand the man, largely through excerpts from his own writings. Warm, sensitive and full of gentle humour. Illustrated with photographs. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0168-3 PROCESSION: 1 TO 10 Mickey Patel 16 pp Rs 11.00 A beautifully illustrated book on a wedding procession. Helps children to count numbers. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-1498-X QUAKES AND FLAMES Ruskin Bond 52 pp Rs 12.00 Grippingly written by the well-known childrens author this book

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consists of two stories which depict two natural calamities which frequently afflict Indiaearthquakes and forest fires. The drama of the events is evoked by the powerful black and white pencil sketches of Subir Roy. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-0769-X RAJU AND JIMMI Bandita Phukan 40 pp Rs 15.00 An English rendering of a story originally written in Asamiya, it is a sensitive portrayal of a young boy who cares for his pet dog Jimmi. (Age-group 8-10). ISBN 81-237-4538-9 RAMU & THE ROBOT Arun Sedwal 32 pp Rs 30.00 This is the story about Ramu who has a robot. The robot does all the work. Then something goes wrong in the mechanism and the robot turns destructive. The story endeavours to re-establish the superiority of human mind, with a subtle message that one should not rely too much on machines. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-4917-4 RED KITE Geeta Dharmarajan 24 pp Rs 15.00 The story of a red kite who wants to fly high in the sky and succeeds after some initial mishaps. Superb four-colour illustrations by S Sen Roy. (Age-group 6-8). ISBN 978-81-237-2050-X RINTU AND HIS COMPASS Abhijit Sengupta 20 pp Rs 18.00 This is a nice story with an unusual theme. It is about a child Rintu whose father presents him with a compass on his birthday and how me makes use of the same. Illustrated by Judhajit Sengupta. (Age-group 8-10). ISBN 978-81-237-5724-7 RIPE AND READY Sukumar Ray 24 pp Rs 30.00 An interesting book which falls under the category of the genre nonsense rhyme and which connects as well as draws upon various aspects of the meaning of the words ripe and ready. ISBN 978-81-237-6013-1 ROHANTA AND NANDRIYA Krishna Chaitanya 64 pp Rs 20.00 Based on the Jatakas, these two tender stories, one about a black buck, the other about a monkey, clearly illustrate the compassion, wisdom and gentleness that are always associated with the Buddha. Beautifully illustrated by Pranab Chakravarti.

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ROMANCE OF POSTAGE STAMPS S P Chatterjee 64 pp Rs 15.00 This book is a must for children. It traces the history of postage stamps, and gives practical suggestions to stamp collectors. Full of information and profusely illustrated with photographs. (Age-group 12-14). RUPA THE ELEPHANT Mickey Patel 32 pp Rs 19.00 The endearing story of Rupa, the elephant, who wants to look beautiful. Makes delightful reading. Enchanting illustrations in colour by the author. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0159-4 SCIENCE AND YOU J P Lavakare 128 pp Rs 40.00 An authentic book on the growth and development of science in India and world and written from the perspective of introducing these ideas to children, the book also talks about the uses and abuses of science. It has added attractions such as a chapter by the renowned scientist Jayant Narlikar, a bibliography and a list of websites on popular science. Illustrations have been done by Harinder Singh. ISBN 81-237-3657-6 SEARCH Jagdish Joshi 16 pp Rs 10.00 Common animals, birds, sea creatures, fruits and vegetables are camouflaged in this picture-book. Fun and instruction are combined in the imaginative drawings for the pre-school child. ISBN 978-81-237-1521-6 SET ME FREE Ashish Sengupta 16 pp Rs 11.00 This is about a boys love for animals and his wish that all be set free. Lively illustrations in colour will catch the minds of toddlers. ISBN 81-237-0861-0 SHERA AND MITHU Manorama Jafa 16 pp Rs 15.00 A lovely story of a boy and his puppy, with beautiful illustrations. ISBN 81-237-4192-8 SNAKE TROUBLE Ruskin Bond 32 pp Rs 12.00 This is Ruskin Bond at his best. The familiar characters Grandfather, Grandmother and Aunt Ruby who feature in many of his stories for children are back. And as can be expected Grandfather, in this story too, brings home yet another peta python. It is a delightful story of the familys reaction to this latest addition including that of their pet monkey

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Toto. Mickey Patels lively illustrations further enhance the books appeal. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1095-X SOME INDIAN SAINTS Gopinath Talwalkar 64 pp Rs 16.00 The book relates the stories of some Indian saints who fought against evils like untouchability. Illustrated by M A Jomraj. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-0250-0 SOMETHING SPECIAL Geetika Jain 16 pp Rs 16.00 Beautifully illustrated, the book narrates the adventures of a family driving through a forest. (Age-group 9-11) ISBN 978-81-237-2525-3 SOME STREET GAMES OF INDIA Mulk Raj Anand 32 pp Rs 25.00 A recapitulation of some of the common games played on the streets of India by young children. Illustrated in four colours by Badri Narayan. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-1099-2 SONAS ADVENTURES Tara Tewari 32 pp Rs 25.00 A simple story about a young camel, who is made fun of by other animals because of her flat feet, long neck and hump. Later a small incident makes not only her but others also realise what a useful animal she is. Illustrated by Mickey Patel. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1107-7 SPARROWS WISDOM Suraiya Rasool 28 pp Rs 25.00 Originally written in Kashmiri, this is the story of a wise sparrow who saves the jungle from fire. ISBN 978-81-237-5869-5 STORIES FOR CHILDREN BY JEELANI BANO Jeelani Bano 30 pp Rs 25.00 The book contains two storiesThe Smiling Rose and The Magic Box. While the former dwells on Jawaharlal Nehru and the making of new India, the latter endeavours to bust the myth of an ignorant and orthodox society. ISBN 978-81-237-5091-X STORIES FROM BAPUS LIFE Uma Shankar Joshi 32 pp Rs 19.00 In this book the noted Gujarati writer relates some interesting episodes from Bapus life. Written in a simple and heart-warming style, the stories will appeal to children. Beautifully illustrated by Mickey Patel. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-0508-8

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STORIES OF BAKOR PATEL Hari Prasad Vyas 88 pp Rs 25.00 This is a select collection of humorous stories woven around the life of Mr and Mrs Bakor Patel and their friends Gader Khan, Vaghjibhai, Bankubhai, Jiraf Joshi and others. This is an English translation of the original Gujarati childrens classic. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-3584-7 STORIES OF LIGHT & DELIGHT Manoj Das 64 pp Rs 16.00 A collection of lesser known traditional stories in a revised edition, retold by Manoj Das and illustrated by Mario. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1021-9 STORIES OF VALOUR Rajendra Awasthy 64 pp Rs 16.00 The author narrates the heroic deeds of young heroes from the epics Shravan, Eklavya, Abhimanyu, Krishna, Lava and Kusha and Bharat. Illustrated by Saradindu Sen Roy. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1526-1 STORY OF SWARAJYA (PART-I) Vishnu Prabhakar 64 pp Rs 16.00 This is an account of Indias freedom struggle upto the partition of Bengal and its fall out. The author recounts the growth of Indian National Congress and other important happenings in this period. Illustrated by S Bhattacharya. ISBN 81-237-0518-2 STORY OF SWARAJYA (PART-II) Sumangal Prakash 64 pp Rs 16.00 In this volume the author tells the story of Indias struggle for independence since the partition of Bengal and the advent of Mahatma Gandhi to the declaration of Independence in 1947. Illustrated by P Khemraj. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1504-8 STRIPES IN THE JUNGLE Geetika Jain 16 pp Rs 16.00 This is an interesting book on the world of tigers. It introduces us to the many members of the tiger family all over the world, their habits and habitats. It also lists the tiger reserves in India. Lively illustrations by Suddhasattwa Basu. (Age-group 8-12) ISBN 81-237-3159-0 SUNFLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES Jeyanthi Manokaran 24 pp Rs 15.00 The story of a young girl whose painted butterfly takes wing and carries her to a magnificent palace where her cheeky young brother is a prince. Illustrated by Sujasha Das Gupta. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0110-1

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TAILS Hydrose Aaluwa 24 pp Rs 17.00 A picture-book on tails of animals, birds, insects, sea creatures, etc., and their varied functions including Hanumans tail which set fire to Lanka to teach Ravana a lesson. The text is brought alive by the illustrations of Atanu Roy. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-1087-7 TALE OF A MOUSTACHE R K Murthi

Rs 25.00 (PB) Rs 75.00 (HB) A humourous story about a man who grows a moustache to look smarter and eventually becomes lazy as his moustache takes up most of time. At the end, his tale of moustache ends when the barber cuts it down! (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5297-6 978-81-237-5355-3 TALES FOR ALL TIMES Santha Rungachary 64 pp Rs 15.00 Well-known stories from Indian mythology retold in an unusual and attractive style. Illustrated by P Khemraj. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2051-3 TANSEN: The Magical Musician Ashok Davar 40 pp Rs 25.00 A charming book about the life of Indias greatest musician and singer. Author-artist Ashok Davar has evolved his own unique style to illustrate. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-1075-4 THE ADVENTURES OF RUSTY Ruskin Bond 96 pp Rs 25.00 Ruskin Bond pens the exploits of Rusty and his eccentric uncle, Uncle Ken. Its great fun to meet Uncle Ken and it is equally exciting to know how Rusty runs away from school and travels all overfar from his own little town of Dehradun. Illustrated by Suddhasattwa Basu. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1394-6 THE ASCETIC Sitesh Alok 16 pp Rs 25.00 Originally written in Hindi, this story is about a boy who, just like sages and ascetics wants to undertake Tapasya. But later comes to know that honesty, diligence and dedication are real Tapasya. ISBN 978-81-237-6093-3 THE BALLOON D T Padekar 16 pp Rs 12.00 The adventures of a boy who is carried off by the balloon he was filling

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with air. Told entirely through colourful pictures. (Age-group pre-school) ISBN 81-237-1088-7 THE BEAUTIFUL PEACOCK Niren Sen Gupta 16 pp Rs 11.00 A beautifully illustrated book on the national bird, the peacock, depicting its characteristics which distinguish it from other birds. (Age-group preschool) ISBN 81-237-2006-8 THE BEST THIRTEEN 120 pp Rs 45.00 A collection of some of the outstanding stories from the main languages of India. Illustrated by the well-known artist Mickey Patel. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-0713-6 THE BIRD OF MIND Bimalendra Chakraborty 16 pp Rs 15.00 This story is about the innate tendency of human beings who yearn to be close to nature and all its inhabitants, especially birds. ISBN 978-81-237-5494-9 THE BROKEN WING AND OTHER ASIAN TALES Belinder Dhanoa 40 pp Rs 17.00 A compilation of folktales from some Asian countries. Attractively illustrated by Pauline Dhanoa. (Age-group 15-16) ISBN 81-237-1522-6 THE CACTUS Ramendra Kumar 24 pp Rs 20.00 The tale of a Cactus. Everyone makes fun of him for his ugliness but a time comes when this ugly-looking Cactus helps others. Attractive illustrations by Debabrata Ghosh enliven the text. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-5634-9 THE CAT FAMILY Manohar Das Chaturvedi 64 pp Rs 10.00 The title describes various animals of cat family, i.e. the leopard, lion, tiger, panther and so on. (Age-group 10-12) THE CLEVER FARMER & FOUR THUGS Soma Kaushik 24 pp Rs 19.00 Charmingly illustrated story of how a farmer cleverly saves himself from being robbed by four thugs. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-4622-7 THE COLOURFUL WORLD OF FLAGS K V Singh 92 pp Rs 30.00 This book is about flags, emblems and totems which are the symbols

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of self-pride. The history and evolution of flags are described along with their various uses and relevance. The book has illustrations of many rare flags besides the detailed code of conduct for our National Flag. Illustrations are by Minu Sarin. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-3409-9 THE COMING OF WHEELS Anup Ray 16 pp Rs 15.00 Beautifully illustrated, the book explains the story behind the invention of wheel. ISBN 81-237-4208-8 THE COSMIC GIFT Mohan Sundara Rajan 56 pp Rs 16.00 The adventure of three children who are injected with certain amino acids and become super intelligent. Illustrated by Neeta Gangopadhya. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1495-5 THE CRYSTAL CAVE Arup Kumar Dutta 32 pp Rs 18.00 This is the story of Changun and her brother Thenyak of the beautiful state of Arunachal Pradesh and their efforts to bring salt to their village. Pulak Biswas' illustrations bring their adventures to life. (Agegroup 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1979-5 THE DAY THE RIVER SPOKE Kamla Nair 32 pp Rs 17.00 The story of a little girl in a fishermens village in Kerala who wants to go to school. Illustrated by Shankar Sen. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-2000-5 THE ELEPHANT AND THE DOG Badri Narayan 16 pp Rs 11.00 The story of an elephant and a dog and the strong bond of friendship between them. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-1113-3 THE FIVE SISTERS Vernon Thomas 50 pp Rs 45.00 A Russian fairy tale story retold by the author with all elements of magic and fancy in it. Illustrations are by Arya Prahraj. ISBN 81-237-3989-3 THE FLOWER AND THE BEE Ashok Davar 24 pp Rs 19.00 Illustrated by the author. A story with a message of love. Attractive drawings. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2582-5

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THE GREAT BALLOON STORY R K Murthi 96 pp Rs 25.00 The book traces the history and the birth of the balloon in a very enigmatic manner. The adventurous expeditions of various people on balloons as also its uses in modern times. ISBN 81-237-4514-1 THE JOY OF CLASSICAL DANCES OF INDIA Leela Samson 40 pp

Rs 20.00 (PB) Rs 55.00 (HB) The book provides a historical perspective on the way dance forms have evolved in India since ancient times before discussing each style individually. Illustrations are by Jagdish Joshi. ISBN 81-237-3976-1 (PB) 81-237-3977-X (HB) THE KING WHO PLAYED MARBLES H C Madan 32 pp Rs 18.00 The story of a little prince whose only passion is playing marbles. After his fathers death he is made the king. The book is a hilarious account of how the little king saves his kingdom from the neighbouring king and finally persuades the enemies to play marbles with him! (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-1942-6 THE LION AND THE HEDGEHOG J B Sharma 14 pp Rs 12.00 Even a small and ugly looking hedgehog is an important creature created by God for some useful purpose. The lion learns this lesson in this fascinating story. ISBN 81-237-4349-1 THE LITTLEST WAVE Sumana Chandavarkar 32 pp Rs 21.00 An illustrated story about a young girl and her special friendship with a little wave. (Age-group 6-8) THE LOST ANT Kamal Kant Koner 16 pp Rs 13.00 An interesting story about an ant who loses her way back home and the lesson she learns in the process. Eloquent pictures enliven the text. ISBN 81-237-4441-2 THE MAGICIAN Vishakha 32 pp Rs 13.00 Whats a magician like, what does he wear and most of all what comes out of the bag that seems empty-the black and white sketches and the text that is in verse explore all these questions. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2004-1

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THE MANGO BIRDS Deepa Agarwal 15 pp Rs 15.00 This is an interesting creation story about how mango birds or golden orioles came into being. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5500-7 THE MONEYLENDER Jaiprakash Rai 16 pp Rs. 9.00 A poor farmer is in need of money for his daughters marriage. He goes to the village moneylender. The moneylender gives him money but the poor man has to keep his son at the moneylenders house. The moneylender feels he has got a slave. But his cleverness gets a blow. How? Thats what Jaiprakash Rai tells us and Jagdish Joshi through his illustrations shows us, in this story based on a Bundelkhani folktale. ISBN 978-81-237-1720-3 THE POOL IN THE JUNGLE Uma Anand 32 pp Rs 25.00 Two interconnected tales with the little creatures, the frog, the hoopoe, the hare, recollecting the days before Man denuded the forests when the Big Ones, the Tiger and the Elephant, roamed the jungles.Colourfully illustrated by Amena Jayal. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1497-1 THE PRINCE AND THE CORAL SEA Daisaku Ikeda 56 pp Rs 45.00 A story of how water pollution is adversely affecting the creatures who live under water. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 978-81-237-3658-7 THE PRINCE OF AYODHYA Hansa Mehta 64 pp Rs 16.00 The story of Rama, the hero of the great epic Ramayan, as told by the sage Valmiki. Illustrated by Sukumar Chatterjee. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2621-X THE PUZZLE Jagdish Joshi 16 pp Rs 17.00 This colourful and beautifully illustrated story tells children how and why we have different seasons on the Earth. ISBN 978-81-237-4929-7 THE RAINBOW Usha Joshi 24 pp Rs 17.00 An enchanting tale about the origin of rainbow. Beautifully illustrated in four colours. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2048-3 THE SNAKES AROUND US Zai and Rom Whitaker 64 pp Rs 15.00 The common species of venomous and non-venomous Indian snakes,

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THE STORY OF RICE Ramesh Dutt Sharma 64 pp Rs 18.00 You can learn all about rice from this bookwhere it is grown, the folklore and rituals associated with it, the different varieties, the pests that attack it and the many uses of the rice plant. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1386-X THE STORY OF THE RED CROSS Krishna Satyanand 64 pp Rs 14.00 A moving account of the story of Jean Henri Dunant, whose inspira-tion and tireless struggle made the Red Cross movement unique in the history of mankind. Illustrated by Siddhartha Banerjee. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0875-0 THE STOWAWAY Melanie Sequiera 24 pp Rs 18.00 Marco Puss is a loveable character. Hes a cat but takes care of his rat friend when it suits him. One fine day, Marco wants to get on a ship but is booted off. He is not a chap to take such nonsense. And thus unfolds a heroic episode in Marcos life which is brought alive in words and pictures. Illustrated by Harinder Singh. ISBN 81-237-1635-4 THE SULTANS CHOICE AND OTHER TALES Kala Thairani 44 pp Rs 30.00 A collection of some fascinating stories from different countries viz., Philippines, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, etc. illustrated by various artists. ISBN 81-237-3990-7 THE SUMMER TREE CONTEST Radha Khambadkone 32 pp Rs 25.00 Told in story form this informative book tells about the trees that flower in summer. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-2584-1 THE SUN AND THE MOON Varsha Das 16 pp Rs 15.00 A colourful picture book about a brother and a sister, sun and moon. How they went up to the sky to live. Illustrations are by Jagdish Joshi. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-2984-8 THE SUN FAIRIES Swapna Dutta 24 pp Rs 14.00 A delightful story about what happens when the sun fairies, of playing their usual games of hop scotch and hide-and-seek, turn to making clouds and make more and more of them. The text is complemented by pretty colour illustrations done by Geeta Gadhera. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-0579-8

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THE TODA AND THE TAHR E R C Davidar 64 pp Rs 17.00 Set in the Nilgiris, this book is a beautiful evocation of the life of the Todasa tribe of the region, and of Moza Nilgiri tahr or ibex who is rescued from a trap by Karnoza Toda boy. Perfectly complementing Mozs adventures in the village and outside including those with dholes, leopards and hunters is that of Karnozs growing up and the Todas ultimately having to leave the area due to the building of a dam. Sensitive illustrations complement the text. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1496-3 THE TOPSY TURVY WORLD R S Boosnurmath 35 pp Rs 30.00 An interesting story about the adventurous trip of Pappu, Pinky and their pet dog, Puppy to the Topsy Turvy World, and the confusions and fun they have there. ISBN 81-237-4641-5 THE VERDICT AND OTHER TALES FROM THE EAST Kala Thairani 44 pp Rs 40.00 A collection of some fascinating stories from different countries viz., India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, etc. illustrated by various artists. ISBN 978-81-237-3987-8 THE VOYAGE OF TRISHNA T P S Chowdhury 79 pp Rs 18.00 The book is an interesting and detailed account of the voyage of ten members of the First Indian Expedition which sailed around the world in a yatch, Trishna, covering 55,000 km in 470 days. The text is complemented with photographs, sketches and maps. (Age-group 8-14) ISBN 81-237-1694-X THE WHITE HORSE Amarendra Chakravarty 56 pp Rs 15.00 This is the story of friendship between a little boy and his white horse. They have many adventures together. Finally the boy, with the help of the horse wins the hand of a princess. Illustrations are by Partho Sengupta. (Age-group 9-14) ISBN 81-237-2827-7 THE WISE AND THE WILY Kala Thairani 32 pp Rs 19.00 Six animal stories from the East in which wisdom and cunning triumphs over sheer might. Four-colour illustrations by Pulak Biswas. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1944-2 THE WONDERFUL VACATION Anuradha Bhasin 16 pp Rs 16.00 The story of some children helping out the inmates of old age home

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during their vacation. Illustrations are by Hakim Ghulam Mohammad. ISBN 978-81-237-3930-4 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS Harinder Dhanoa Motihar 40 pp Rs 25.00 Beautifully illustrated book on different kinds of insects, their physical features, habits and habitats. ISBN 978-81-237-1721-0 THE WONDERLAND OF AIR R K Murti 56 pp Rs 25.00 Shalu and his brother travels into the amazing land of air. In their journey they unravel the mysteries and facts about one of the most important components of life The Air. Illustrations by Neeta Gangopadhyay. (Agegroup 9-14) ISBN 978-81-237-2822-0 THE WORLD OF SHADOWS R K Murti 44 pp Rs 20.00 Ranga and Shalu, two children try to unravel the facts about shadows by conducting various experiments. The many difficult theories related to shadows, like measuring the earths circumferance, reading the time with the help of shadows, finding directions etc. are comprehensively described in this book. The text is complemented by illustrations. (Agegroup 9-14) ISBN 81-237-2823-9 THE WORLD OF TREES Ruskin Bond 52 pp Rs 40.00 This book describes some common Indian trees, the birds that nest in them and the legends associated with them. Charmingly illustrated by Siddhartha Banerjee. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1325-X THE WORLD OF TURTLES AND CROCODILES Zai & Rom Whitaker, Indraneil Das 64 pp Rs 15.00 An informative, authoritative book about the locale, habits, breeding, etc., of different species of turtles and crocodiles found in India. Narrated in a humorous way, this includes information like the differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins and crocodiles actually taking care of their young. This well-designed book is enhanced by pencil sketches and photographs. (Age group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0136-8 THIS EARTH OF OURS Laeeq Futehally 64 pp Rs 16.00 A book that talks about the different forms of water, about trees, the soil and how closely these are related to each other and the integral part they play in sustaining life on earth. The two-colour illustrations bring the text alive. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0172-1

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THIS IS MY STORY Vicky Arya 24 pp Rs 17.00 Told in the first person, this appealing, colourful book portrays the activities and life of frogs. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-2013-0 THIS IS RAJASTHAN S Sen Roy 16 pp Rs 12.00 This beautifully illustrated book contains glimpses of this picturesque state with its forts and palaces, its war-like people and their way of life. A simple text enhances its appeal. ISBN 81-237-2580-9 TILLI THE BUTTERFLY Ramesh Bakshi 32 pp Rs 18.00 An attractive story describing the close bond between Tilli the butterfly and Tital, a young girl and the butterflys adventures. Illustrated by Suddhasattwa Basu. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-2585-X TOM AND THE NAUGHTY CROW Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 16 pp Rs 16.00 A lazy dog dreams of flying to teach the naughty crow a lesson. Beautiful illustrations enliven the text. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-3138-4 TORTOISE WINS AGAIN pp 16 Rs 17.00 A folktale re-told with contemporary flavour by building upon the concept of the age old adage that excess of everything is bad. ISBN 978-81-237-5992-0 TUMPA AND THE SPARROWS Swapnamoy Chakraborty 16 pp Rs 15.00 This story is about a small girl named Tumpa and her concern for two helpless baby sparrows that lie in a nest in her bookshelf. She tries to save them until they can take care of themselves. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5533-5 TYLTYL'S ADVENTURE Swapna Dutta 16 pp Rs 14.00 One day a mother turtle laid some eggs on the seashore. The eggs hatch and many baby turtles crawl out. Among them is Tyltyl, their brave little leader. All of them want to reach their home at sea. But there are many dangers on the way. This book through some wonderful illustrations narrate their efforts to reach the sea. ISBN 81-237-2213-3 UNUSUAL COURAGE Abhilash Verma 24 pp Rs 20.00 A story about a naughty boy who through sheer grit and determination

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manages to win the hearts of elders through courage and innate goodness. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-4822-1 VASU MEETS A TADPOLE S Mohan Karuppayil 16 pp Rs 15.00 An interesting story about a monkey named Vasu who meets a tadpole and realizes that tadpoles are not fishes but baby frogs that live in water and have gills and tails just like fish. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-5436-9 WAITING FOR THE RAIN Kamakshi Balasubramanian 24 pp Rs 16.00 This is the story of Velu, a farmer, who is anxiously waiting for the rains since his land is parched and he is unable to plant his crops. On the point of despair Velu meets an old woman who asks him whether a person who has been working very hard deserves a rest. A simple enough question which when raised with reference to the earth, and juxtaposed with the personification of Nature as mother, provides Velu with a new perspective. The text is complemented by beautiful illustrations. (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-1100-X WATCHING BIRDS Jamal Ara 64 pp Rs 20.00 In this book, the author tells not only about the main characteristics of some common Indian birds but also the fundamental principles of bird watching. Attractively illustrated by J P Irani. (Age-group 12-14). ISBN 978-81-237-1083-9 WATER Rama 64 pp Rs 16.00 All aspects of water are covered in this instructive bookits importance, uses, where it is found, its different forms, pollutions, the sources and supply of water. Attractive two-colour illustrations by Suddhasattwa Basu enliven the text. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1032-0 WE INDIANS Mehroo J Wadia 24 pp Rs 15.00 This small attractive workbook emphasises national integration. It describes the dress, language and interests of people belonging to the various states of India. Illustrated by the author. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 978-81-237-1097-6 WHAT A MIX-UP! Anupa Lal 16 pp Rs 15.00 Part dog part monkey part cat! Its such a mix-up! This funny, heartwarming story with its marvellously vivid illustrations is sure to enthrall and delight the kids. ISBN 978-81-237-4938-9

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WHAT IS A TREE? Marti 24 pp Rs 16.00 What do trees mean to birds, animals, children and people pursuing various ways of life, to all of mankind, to the planet earth? With the help of attractive illustrations done by Pranab Chakravarti this book depicts the inextricable link between trees and animal and human life. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0566-2 WHATS RIGHT? WHATS WRONG? Sigrun Srivastav 16 pp Rs 12.00 A discontented young girl picks up a strange pair of glasses and suddenly the world is topsy-turvy. An amusing and instructive book for the very young to make them pick out the oddities in particular scenes. ISBN 81-237-1074-7 WHATEVER YOU GIVE... Suddhasattwa Basu 16 pp Rs 16.00 A book which endeavours to instill in children the fact that whatever they do and give comes back to them in equal measure. Humourous and funfilled illustrations enliven the text. (Age-group Pre-school) ISBN 978-81-237-5687-5 WHERE DOES THE WIND LIVE? Santhani Govindan 24 pp Rs 25.00 A fascinating story of a prince who falls in love with a kite belonging to the son of a cobbler. Illustrations in Madhubani style have been done by Nand Lal Karan. ISBN 81-237-3959-1 WHOS SMARTER Gita lyengar 36 pp Rs 25.00 With humorous illustrations, this is an unusual folktale about a young Brahmin and a lion. The Brahmin thinks himself to be quite clever. Finally it is to be seen whos cleverer. Illustrations by Atanu Roy. ISBN 81-237-0636-7 WHO IS A BIGGER FOOL Shrikrishna Kumar Trivedi 16 pp Rs 16.00 A collection of humourous folktales from Africa (Age-group 8-10) ISBN 81-237-3931-1 WHO IS THE GREATEST? Rekha Jain 39 pp Rs 14.00 An interesting childrens drama full of songs, music and funny situations. Illustrations are by Sudhasathva Basu. ISBN 81-237-3712-2 WHOS WHO AT THE ZOO Ruskin Bond 64 pp Rs 15.00 An introduction to some of the birds and animals commonly found in

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a zoo. An attractive script combined with unusual photographs by Raghu Rai provide a memorable glimpse into the animal world. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-0167-5 WHY? Meenakshi Swami 20 pp Rs 25.00 This story is about an inquisitive child who floods his mother with a foray of questions, like why dont the trees run, why we cant fly, etc. The child wants to get easy answers but has to understand that these are wonders of Nature and the mystery shall unfold slowly. ISBN 978-81-237-6024-7 WILD WOODNOTES Jit Roy 64 pp Rs 16.00 Interesting facts and comments about plants, animals and birds by a wildlife enthusiast. Illustrated in two colours. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 81-237-1001-1 WONDER WORLD UNDER WATER B F Chapgar 71 pp Rs 17.00 An illustrated book giving an account of the wonderful life under water. (Age-group 12-14) ISBN 978-81-237-1477-6 WONDERS OF THE DEEP SEA B F Chhapgar 52 pp Rs 40.00 Beautifully illustrated, this book gives the children an insight into the wonderful world of the deep sea and the creatures living in it. ISBN 81-237-4310-6 WWW.GHANAJUNGLE.COM Harekrishna Devsare 56 pp Rs 40.00 How a computer brings change in the lifestyle of animals living in the jungle. A profusely illustrated book about the revolution in electronic age. ISBN 978-81-237-5706-3

ASIAN/PACIFIC CO-PUBLICATION PROGRAMME

GUESS WHAT IM DOING! 48 pp Rs 25.00 Information, fun and games are combined imaginatively in this book which depicts scenes from different lands. (Age-group 6-8) ISBN 81-237-0216-7

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LAUGHING TOGETHER 176 pp Rs 35.00 An illustrated collection of humorous stories, riddles and proverbs contributed by 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. ISBN 978-81-237-0251-3 READ ME A STORY! 157 pp Rs 35.00 A collection of 32 simple stories from different countries, with charming illustrations, for young children. ISBN 81-237-4312-2 STORIES FROM ASIA TODAY 144 pp Rs 30.00 Asia is a mosaic of cultures. Many Asian people have a rich story telling tradition. This collection of stories for young readers opens a window of words to the worlds of young people in different parts of this continent. ISBN 81-237-0290-6 THE LAST TICKET AND OTHER STORIES 127 pp Rs 30.00 A collection of contemporary literature for young people from Asia and the Pacific countries. This volume contains beautifully illustrated ten stories from ten different countries. ISBN 978-81-237-4314-1 THE WALL AND OTHER STORIES 143 pp Rs 35.00 A collection of contemporary literature for young people from Asia and the Pacific countries. This volume contains beautifully illustrated eleven stories from eleven different countries. ISBN 81-237-4313-0 TREES 65 pp Rs 45.00 First in the series of ecology books for the young adult, this book is an excellent introduction to the wonderful world of trees in the Asian/Pacific region. In an informal style full of illustrations and photographs, the book serves to nurture a child's love and care for the environment around. ISBN 81-237-1832-2

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A HANDBOOK OF HUMAN RIGHTS Arjun Dev (Ed.) 62 pp Unpriced The book provides the texts of international covenants on Human Rights. Besides, it also provides a comparative chart describing correspondence of different articles of Universal Declaration of Human Rights with the provision of the Indian Constitution and law. ISBN 81-237-4038-7

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A HANDBOOK OF PUPPETRY Meena Naik 53 pp Rs 45.00 The book introduces the children to the fascinating world of puppetry. ISBN 978-81-237-4206-9 A MAN CALLED CARVER Veena Gavankar 200 pp Rs 75.00 A fascinating saga of the making of George Washington Carver, a black US scientist born at the fag end of the American slavery era who struggled his way up to become a renowned agronomist and an educationist with a progressive vision. ISBN 978-81-237-5838-1 ART: The Basis of Education Devi Prasad 182 pp Rs 85.00 A pioneering study on the importance of art as a foundation for the education of the individual. The book also takes a detailed look at the various stages of its expression in a child, its importance in shaping the individual's thinking and cognitive faculty, the role of teachers and parents and most importantly its role in an angst-ridden society. ISBN 978-81-237-2314-3 BACK TO THE SOURCES: A Study of Gandhis Basic Education Henry Fagg 84 pp Rs 45.00 The title of the study indicates a dissatisfaction on the part of its author with much of the material that has so far been written on Gandhi on education. The present writer has attempted to construct a detailed contextual study of the most decisive period in the evolution of Gandhis beliefs on education. ISBN 81-237-3969-9 CREATIVE DRAMA AND PUPPETRY IN EDUCATION Meher R Contractor 122 pp Rs 45.00 The book provides a general guide to help those who want to conduct training courses in puppetry and creative drama or to use these techniques in education, social work, recreation, occupational therapy and audio-visual education for communicating ideas to both children and adults. ISBN 81-237-3422-0 DIVASVAPNA Gijubhai Badheka 104 pp Rs 30.00 Written by Gujarats famous educationist and teacher, this minor pedagogical classic is the story of a teacher who rejects the orthodox culture of education but remains enthusiastic towards children and continues to experiment while consciously neglecting the traditions of teaching through prescribed textbooks. First published in Gujarati in

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1932, the book propounds a new theory on childs education by emphasising the need for an atmosphere of independence and selfreliance. ISBN 81-237-1237-5 DUISHEN Chingiz Aitmatov 71 pp Rs 20.00 The book tells the story of Altyani, a teacher, who, inspired by the great Russian leader Lenin, decides to open a primary school in his native village and holds his forte despite resistance from all. ISBN 81-237-3848-X EDUCATION FOR CREATIVE LIVING Dayle M Bethel (Ed.) 260 pp Rs 70.00 The book outlines Japanese educational philosopher of the early 20th century Tsunesaburo Makiguchis inspiring philosophy and revolutionary proposals for reforms. The basic idea of Makiguchi that students must experience happiness in school and that school must be directly relevant to their lives is pertinent to the present day education system. ISBN 978-81-237-3650-1 LEARNING SCIENCE Indumati Rao & CNR Rao

Part 1 - 92 pp Rs 110.00 Part 2 - 164 pp Rs 170.00 Part 3 - 180 pp Rs 185.00 Part 4 - 128 pp Rs 140.00 This book in 4 parts contains various aspects of science in simple language. Part 1 explores the universe, solar system and the earth. Part 2 is about the world of physics and energy. Part 3 deals with the world of chemistry of molecules and materials, air around us and all about water. Part 4 is the section on biology and life. Part 1 - ISBN 978-81-237-4774-3 Part 2 - ISBN 978-81-237-4775-0 Part 3 - ISBN 978-81-237-4776-7 Part 4 - ISBN 978-81-237-4777-4 LETTERS FROM A FOREST SCHOOL Chittaranjan Das 168 pp Rs 55.00 A passionate account of an educational experiment carried out in the 1950s in a school established in a forest in Orissa. Written in the form of letters to a newspaper, it records the joys and difficulties accompanying the founding of an ideal in a world rotten with prejudice, mired in bureaucratic apathy and burdened with a mindset that is suspicious of any kind of change. The experiment continued for four years, but its significance continues to be relevant as it dramatizes the courage to be different and the passion to transform human fate through education. ISBN 81-237-4877-9

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LITTLE TOYS Arvind Gupta 59 pp Rs 20.00 A step-by-step, well-illustrated manual which children can use to prepare innovative, low-cost and eco-friendly toys from materials like discarded tetra packs, camera roll cases, soda straws and other junk. ISBN 81-237-2060-2 LOW-COST, NO COST TEACHING AIDS Mary Ann Dasgupta 82 pp Rs 70.00 Teaching aids, an essential component of activity based learning, is a lively and interactive educational tool. This book with its clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions serves as a practical guide for making a wide variety of many such useful and inexpensive classroom materials out of articles of everyday use. ISBN 978-81-237-2054-8 PLAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT Mina Swaminathan & Prema Daniel 214 pp 130.00 The book provides nearly two hundred play activities for young children. It is useful for both the parents and the teachers. Tips on making teaching aids and materials are also given in the book. ISBN 81-237-4270-7 RABINDRANATH TAGORE: Philosophy of Education and Painting Devi Prasad 117 pp Rs 45.00 The book presents Tagores approach to education and art. Views of Tagore on education and painting have been supplemented by a comprehensive and critical evaluation of his philosophy. ISBN 978-81-237-3318-X ROMPING IN NUMBERLAND P K Srinivasan 56 pp Rs 30.00 The book attempts to show how children can enter the threshold of fascinating world of numbers by using simple skills and imaginative faculties. In this book the children discover varied and interesting properties of numbers in a friendly setting. ISBN 81-237-3648-7 STRING GAMES Arvind Gupta 64 pp Rs 40.00 The book provides step-by-step instructions with illustrations for making diverse and interesting string figures. The fun-filled figures created by using strings of all sorts not only augment memory and imagination of young children but also enrich their eye-hand coordination. ISBN 81-237-1721-0 THE CHILDS LANGUAGE AND THE TEACHER: A Handbook Krishna Kumar 73 pp Rs 30.00 Language plays an important role in the overall development of a childs

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personality and abilities. While exploring some of the basic functions like talking, reading and writing that any language performs in the lives of children, this little handbook also suggests various activities and games to hone their cognitive skills. ISBN 81-237-2863-8 TEN LITTLE FINGERS Arvind Gupta 120 pp Rs 65.00 This book is a collation of innovative toys and science activities. It is all about cleaning up the earth of all the modern junk and recycling them into joyous toys for children. Each activity is illustrated in detail and children can themselves conduct several scientific experiments using waste materials in the household. ISBN 978-81-237-3421-7

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A QUEST FOR FREEDOM Volga 188 pp Rs 100.00 Aruna, the protagonist of the novel, is an educated, financially independent middle class woman in modern society. Suppressed at her parental home, she seeks her freedom in her eloped marriage with Prakasam. However, Aruna soon becomes disillusioned. She has to relinquish her individuality. Her space and body become a casuality. One of the most controversial novels of its time, it for the first time offers a feminist perspective to Telugu literary discourse. A significant novel from modern Telugu literature. ISBN 81-237-3877-3 ADRIFT Harcharan Chawla 186 pp Rs 65.00 Dislocated by the turn of events following the partition, the protagonists of the novel have a chance meeting in Germany. In taking us through their adventures all over Europe and India, the novel not only depicts the complex social and emotional relationships, but also grapples with the trauma of alienation. Well translated from the Urdu original titled Bhatke Hue Log, this novel is a significant contribution to contemporary Indian fiction. ISBN 81-237-3902-8 BEYOND THE ROOTS: An Anthology of Oriya Short Stories Kishori Charan Das (Comp.) 320 pp Rs 55.00 This is a representative collection of 34 Oriya short stories rendered into English. While the volume traces the phenomenal growth and development of the genre in the last hundred years, each story celebrates the genius of its practitioner moulding the medium's flexibility to suit their narrative

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needs. A scholarly introduction places the stories in their social and literary context. ISBN 81-237-2246-X FALL R R Borade 106 pp Rs 30.00 Through the monologic narration of Parvati, the protagonist, the novel unfolds the struggles of a family, particularly women, caught in the matrix of change that rapid urbanisation brings to rural India. One of the finest writings in modern Marathi literature. ISBN 81-237-2764-X FUEL Hamid Dalwai 133 pp Rs 50.00 A modern classic in Marathi titled Indhan, this short novel, translated into English by the noted poet Dilip Chitre, grapples with the complex theme of contemporary communal strife remarkably well and with sensitivity. ISBN 81-237-3952-4 KALIDASA Acharya Jankivallabh Shastri 421 pp Rs 260.00 This much acclaimed novel that appeared in Hindi original in 1995, makes a seminal contribution to the understanding and interpretation of the life, dilemmas and times of the great classical poet Kalidasaan understanding as consummate as the one offered by Mohan Rakeshs take on Kalidasa titled Asadh Ka Ek Din, though completely different in its idiom and treatment. Capturing the spirit of an age in Indian cultural ethos, which was highly accomplished, through various narrative devices like descriptions, dialogue and poetic expressions, the witty and animated interactions between the poet and his beloved Vidyottama present the novel also as an interesting love story of two intellectuals. ISBN 978-81-237-6127-5 KALI GANGA Mahabaleshwar Sail 261 pp Rs 80.00 One of the finest novels to have emerged from Konkani literature, the novel, translated by Vidya Pai, tells the tragic story of the young girl Suman growing up in a small village on the banks of the river Kali Ganga. ISBN 81-237-3857-9 MADHU SADHUKHAN Amiyabhushan Majumdar 45 pp Rs 35.00 One of the earliest and finest piece of original writings in Bangla, Madhu Sadhukhan is a novella that has all the characteristics of the fictional mode of typical of its author. The narrative has the meandering movement of a boat journey crossing several rivers, which is actually thematic as well as symbolic. ISBN 978-81-237-5131-3

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MORTUARY Jagadamba Prasad Dixit 192 pp Rs 45.00 This is the story of strumpets, thieves, lepers, filth, squalor, disease, hunger, death. In laying bare the dark hidden side of human existence in its most detestable and disgusting nature, the novel employs a language which is forceful, evoking the lifestyle it depicts. An exceptional novel from modern Hindi literature. ISBN 81-237-2807-7 OF HEMLOCK I HAVE DRUNK Manubhai Pancholi Darshak 261 pp Rs 95.00 Brought up together under the care of the saintly Gopal Bapa, Satyakam and Rohini are betrothed to each other till fate intervenes to separate them. This moving love story written at the backdrop of freedom movement is not only a socio-historical document of a period, but also attempts to employ Gandhian vision, often enriching us with moments of brilliant insight into love and compassion. Translated from original Gujarati, the novel is an acclaimed classic of modern Indian literature. ISBN 81-237-4184-0 PARSA Gurdial Singh 323 pp Rs 75.00 Written by Jnanpith awardee writer, Gurdial Singh, Parsa is a unique portrayal in Punjabi fiction. A widower at forty; is estranged from his two elder sons; loses his most beloved son in a police encounter; invokes the wrath of his community by his defiance to abide by the death rituals of his wife. And much later in his life fathers a son out of wedlock. Parsa is a celebration of the indomitable human spirit. One of the finest novels of modern Punjabi literature. ISBN 81-237-2787-9 PITA PUTRA Homen Borgohain 203 pp Rs 60.00 Set in a remote village of Assam, the novel unfolds the story of two generations caught in the tumultuous wake of Indias transition to Independence. A Sahitya Akademi awarded novel from modern Asamiya literature. ISBN 978-81-237-2809-4 PRARAMBH Gangadhar Gadgil 640 pp Rs 240.00 This historical novel tells the story of the fascinating transformation that Mumbai went through under the impact of new forces during the eventful decades between 1818 and 1869. Weaving strands of history deftly into the narrative, Prarambh recreates this vibrant era and recounts the stellar role that Indian enterprise, philanthropy and participation played in the building of a modern India. This fine translation brings to a wider readership a classic of modern Marathi literature. ISBN 81-237-4572-9

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SAHIB BIBI GOLAM Bimal Mitra 636 pp Rs 170.00 This is the story of the Bengal of the late 19 century and early 20 century. This is also the story of the house of Chowdhurys. Through the eyes of the narrator, Bhutnath, whose life is inextricably linked to the Chowdhury household, the novel not only tells us the story of its gradual decline but also the disintegration of a feudal system. And a profound statement on life and its destiny. This finely evoked translation brings to us a classic of modern Indian literature. ISBN 81-237-4068-9 SELECTED SHORT STORIES OF JAINENDRA KUMAR Pradeep Kumar (Comp.) 147 pp Rs 70.00 The twelve short stories in this collection cover a period between 1927 and 1965 and are some of his most memorable works. In his work he has explored the tensions implicit in human relationships and has displayed a deep and sympathetic understanding of human motivation, psyche and ethical values. ISBN 978-81-237-5216-7 SIGNATURES K Satchidanandan (Ed.) 457 pp Rs 190.00 This book brings together, for the first time in English translation, representative samples of work from one hundred modern Indian Poets from twenty languages. An ideal textbook for students of modern Indian literature, an authentic reference work for scholars of comparative literature and an excellent read for the love of poetry. ISBN 978-81-237-4107-9 STORIES OF JOGINDER PAUL 202 pp Rs 105.00 Joginder Paul is one of the most significant writers of contemporary Urdu fiction. He brings to his work the expression of fresh experience and his fiction throbs with meaning, excels in artistic restrain and comes alive with all the simplicity and complexity of life itself. Selected by the author, this collection brings to you some of his finest stories. ISBN 81-237-4084-4 THE ALIEN HOME & OTHER STORIES Jeelani Bano 154 pp Rs 65.00 This collection brings together some of the authors best writings in the genre, some of them for the first time in English translation. ISBN 81-237-4342-4 THE LAST FLICKER Gurdial Singh 141 pp Rs 65.00 The story of Jagseer Singh, with his piquant individual and social situation, is actually a story that is very personal in appeal but carries a distinct political message. Lonely and at the end derelict, Jagseers

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story is a reflection of how social hierarchy, caste struggle and economic exploitation can break the soul of an individual and create chaos in social and personal relationships. The tragedy of Jagseer, enlivened all the more by his unrequited love for his friend Nikkas wife, Bhani and alleviated by his addiction to opium, opens up the feudal environs of the Punjab villages before them a bit surreptitiously making the characters and the story grow upon them slowly but surely in this Punjabi modern classic. ISBN 978-81-237-5817-6 THE SERVANTS SHIRT Vinod Kumar Shukla 222 pp Rs 110.00 An extraordinary tale about a very ordinary couple, Santu Babu, a junior clerk in excise department, and his wife, trying hard to maintain their identities as individual and social beings in the midst of economic hardships. The symbol of the shirt of a servant of the landlord that looms large is a poetic symbol, no doubt, but it is also a cultural and political symbol, meant to express the dilemmas and fears of the protagonists. Written mainly in the first person narrative, the local flavour and wit and the intensely imaginative language make it a modern classic in Hindi literature. ISBN 978-81-237-5605-9 THE STORM Kanhu Charan Mohanty 330 pp Rs 175.00 The Storm, English translation of the celebrated Oriya novel Jhanjha (first published in 1949), is a perfect blend of psychological drama and social realism with both impinging upon each other and creating a tension in the narrative. Kshanaprava, the female protagonist around whom the story revolves, is a symbol of emancipation as well as a victim of male chauvinism and through a very subtle, complex and various narrative devices like monologues, descriptions, playing out of psychological dilemmas, the novelist is able to lay bare not so sublime intentions of her two suitors, her husband Tusharkanti and her ex-lover, Dushmanta who are also fine studies in human psychology. ISBN 978-81-237-6155-8 THE SUNS SEVENTH HORSE Dharmvir Bharati 94 pp Rs 25.00 Breaking new grounds in the art of story telling, this novel, through the puranic myth of seven horses of the Sun, essays a powerful indictment on the disrupted, struggle filled hypocritical and deceitful life of the lower middle class. A unique and significant novel from modern Hindi literature. ISBN 81-237-2862-X TO EACH HER OWN Vandana R Singh 216 pp Rs 95.00 This fascinating collection of short stories focuses on women writers

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whose stories emerge largely from a contemporary, urban experience. With representative stories from popular names like Alka Saraogi, Chitra Mudgal, Krishna Sobti, Mamta Kalia and Mannu Bhandari among others, this collection, appearing for the first time in English translation, brings together some of the finest pieces of women's writings in contemporary Hindi literature. ISBN 978-81-237-4637-1 TWILIGHT AND THE MARK OF THE NOSE RING: Two Novellas Dalip Kaur Tiwana 142 pp Rs 70.00 The protagonists of the two novellas of Dalip Kaur Tiwana, Harjit of Twilight, and Kiranjit of The Mark of the Nose Ring, even though operating in separate individual contexts with their own personal dilemmas, are not very different from each other. Tiwana, in her inimitable style, brings to fore the private and intensely intellectual side of her protagonists presenting their simmering discontent with the social mores handed out to them as woman through symbol and internal monologues. ISBN 978-81-237-5577-9 UNDER THE WILD SKIES: An Anthology of Modern Malayalam Stories K. Satchidanandan (Comp.) 356 pp Rs 65.00 This is a collection of 40 Malayalam short stories rendered into English representing the various trends and phases of its growth and development. Perfected by many a craftsmen, the stories in the volume offer the reader an insight into its thematic diversity and formal richness. A scholarly introduction by the compiler places these representative stories in their proper context. ISBN 81-237-2198-6

WORLD LITERATURE SERIES

BRIDGING CONNECTIONS: An Anthology of Sri Lankan Short Stories Rajiva Wijesinha (Ed. & Comp.) 227 pp Rs 85.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) This short collection brings to you twenty five engaging stories from Sri Lankas best known storytellers. The countrys simmering ethnic and political violence provides the backdrop to many of these narratives. Told with innate sensitivity to the turbulence and social complexities of their times, these stories bridge connections for a young nation torn by decades of strife. Drawn from Sinhala, Tamil and English this anthology is a compelling read that brings out the distinctive flavour and rich diversity of Sri Lankan prose. ISBN 978-81-237-5044-6 (PB) 978-81-237-5045-3 (HB)

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HOT DAYS LONG NIGHTS: An Anthology of African Short Stories Nodezda Obradovic (Ed.) 312 pp Rs 80.00 This collection of African short stories assembles together 26 stories by the best of contemporary African writers including many women writers. Distinct and complex as the nations the writers come from, they illustrate a slice of contemporary African life. A scholarly introduction by Chinua Achobe places the African short story within its historical context. This anthology for the first time brings to us a rich writing tradition barely known in our country. ISBN 978-81-237-4035-5 LEGEND OF PHOENIX AND OTHER STORIES FROM VIETNAM Ho Anh Thai (Ed.) 182 pp Rs 45.00 Vietnam has had a chequered history of about 4000 years. Equally reflecting this history is a fascinating literature that has largely remained unknown except for a few stories. This collection of short stories, for the first time, acquaints the reader with a people and their vibrant life, their brush with history and their present in an age of reconstruction. ISBN 978-81-237-1276-5 NOT JUST MILK AND HONEY: An Anthology of Hebrew Short Stories Haya Hoffman (Ed.) 226 pp Rs 50.00 A collection of sixteen stories by both established and less wellknown writers from Israel. Brought out for the first time in India, this collection brings together a diversity of styles, structures and narrative excitements that has charted the fascinating growth and development of Hebrew fiction. ISBN 978-81-237-2456-X TROPICAL RHYMES TOPICAL REASONS: An Anthology of Modern Brazilian Literature Dilip Loundo (Ed.) 249 pp Rs 65.00 This anthology of modern Brazilian literature, representing some of its finest writers, is an extraordinary collection of excerpts from novels, short stories and poetry, presenting contemporary Brazilian writing at its best. An invaluable treasure to those who love Latin American literature in general and Brazilian writing in particular. ISBN 81-237-3487-5

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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: A Fijian Journey Brij V Lal 176 pp Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) This book presented by the author in an autobiographical narrative, seeks to discard the slave-theory of forceful migration of the girmitiya to the overseas during the colonial period and analyses it in terms of the overall historical process of large scale migration of labour inside as well as outside India in search of greener pastures during the period. ISBN 81-237-4552-4 (PB) 81-237-4567-2 (HB)

AFRO-ASIAN COUNTRIES CHINA Sreemati Chakrabarti

Rs 65.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) An ancient civilization with tremendous diversity on the social, political and cultural planes, China has a mysterious glow about it which stems from its unique political system. The present book makes an attempt to demystify many of the myths about China while placing it in its proper historical perspective. It provides valuable insights into the workings of the Chinese society, state of health, education, economy, flora and fauna etc of this fast emerging superpower of the 21st century. As the authentic information about China in one concise volume is hardly available, the present book fills the gap by providing different facets of this vast nation for the general reader and those interested in Chinese affairs. ISBN 978-81-237-4996-9 (PB) 978-81-237-4997-6 (HB) JAPAN Yamaguchi Hiroichi Rs 65.00 (PB) 200.00 (HB) The present book provides the general reader with basic information about different aspects of Japan with a special focus on the contemporary Japan. Written with a view to providing the reader a handy, informative, comprehensive and updated introduction to this economically and culturally significant nation, the present title is likely to be of immense value to the students, teachers, general reader and anybody interested in knowing about Japan. ISBN 978-81-237-4826-4 (PB) 978-81-237-4827-2 (HB) 198 pp

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KENYA Vijay Gupta

Rs 50.00 (PB) 250.00 (HB) Kenya has been described as the cradle of humanity since some of the oldest fossil discoveries of mans ancestors have been found in its Great Rift Valley. Kenya is a multi-ethnic and multi-racial country and is home to a large number of tribes including the Maasais, the Kikuyu, the Samburu and the Turkana. This book offers a fascinating window to the land, its people, society, literature and polity, and will interest both the specialist and the lay reader. ISBN 978-81-237-5262-4 (PB) 978-81-237-5263-1 (HB) MAURITIUS Amit Kumar Mishra Rs 60.00 (PB) 250.00 (HB) In this book, the history of Mauritius, its multi-cultural socio-political identity, the political and administrative set up, its economic profile, its links with the Indian civilization impinging upon its culture and customs etc. have been presented in a simple but analytical manner. ISBN 978-81-237-5431-4 (PB) 978-81-237-5432-1 (HB) SAUDI ARABIA Gulshan Dietl 134 pp Rs 60.00 Saudi Arabia is a unique country in at least three specific details. One, it possesses more than a quarter of the global oil reserves. Two, the holiest Islamic shrines are located in Makkah and Medina placing the country in the epicentre of the Muslim sacred space. Three, it is one of the last surviving ruling monarchies and the only one that has named the country after its own family name. This short book is meant to serve as a basic introduction to this fascinating country. ISBN 978-81-237-4834-5 Rs 50.00 (PB) Rs 200.00 (HB) At the time of its independence in 1948, Sri Lankaor Ceylon, as it was then calledwas a torchbearer in social and human development among the newly independent countries of the Third World. Blessed with Natures beauty as well as bounty, the post-independence history of this pearl of an island has been partly written in tears and blood. The reasons for this tragic episode, the author of the present book argues, have to do with the incapacity of a people to come to terms with a pluralistic polity and society in the post-colonial period. The present book surveys the island-nations colourful past and enigmatic present and seeks to provide an insightful introduction to the general reader about this multi-dimensional and significant nation of the South Asia. ISBN 978-81-237-5157-3 978-81-237-5158-0 SRI LANKA Mohan K Tikku 134 pp 176 pp

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BOTH SIDES OF THE SKY: An Anthology of Post-Independence Indian Poetry in English Eunice Desouza (ed.) 284 pp Rs 90.00 This anthology fulfils the long felt need to have an authentic and comprehensive anthology of Indian poetry in English written in the postIndependence era. It also seeks to become a repository of the creative aspirations and dilemmas of the different generations of poets since independence who have chosen to express themselves in a language that now seems to be fully integrated with the socio-political and cultural realities of India. ISBN 978-81-237-5331-7

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS CATALOGUES IN WORDS AND IN DEEDS: An Annotated Rights Catalogue of the Works on and by Mahatma Gandhi Especially brought out on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, this Annotated Rights Catalogue has nearly 700 entries of the works on and by Mahatma Gandhi published in India and abroad with their annotations, bibliographic details, copyright details, availability of translation and other rights with full contact details for Rights enquiries about each title. Compiled from the International Rights Exhibition of Works on and by Mahatma Gandhi organised by National Book Trust, India at 18 New Delhi World Book Fair, it also has separate sections on Books by Gandhiji, Books on Gandhiji and documentaries/films made on Mahatma Gandhi. With excerpts from A Handbook of the Copyright Law published by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, it is an ideal handbook for publishers, translators, editors, literary agents, researchers, documentary makers and for anybody interested in Gandhian Studies. Rs. 200.00 (PB) ISBN 978-81-237-5218-1 Rs. 900.00 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-5219-8 READING OUR COMMON WEALTH: An Annotated Rights Catalogue of Books on Sports In this catalogue, with its special emphasis to explore sporting traditions and Indian publications on sports, Common and Wealth have been used separately to denote the vast treasure of sporting customs, traditions and achievements that is alive with us as a shared socio-cultural wealth. It also connects with the term Commonwealth and the Games that are

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associated with it. Brought out during the 19th New Delhi World Book Fair and on the occasion of XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, this Annotated Rights Catalogue has more than 550 entries in different genres of sports with their annotations, bibliographic and copyright details with full contact details for Rights enquiries about each title in order to facilitate exchange of copyright on the subject. With an excerpts from A Handbook of the Copyright Law published by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, it is an ideal handbook for publishers, translators, editors, literary agents, researchers, documentary makers and for anybody interested in sports as a physical and as well as an intellectual activity. Rs. 185.00 (PB) ISBN 978-81-237-5770-4 Rs. 600.00 (HB) ISBN 978-81-237-5771-1

NAPRDY INDIAN YOUTH: DEMOGRAPHICS AND READERSHIP Results from the National Youth Readership Survey Rajesh Shukla 151 pp Rs 550.00 (HB) The National Youth Readership Survey (NYRS) was undertaken by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on behalf of the National Book Trust, India (NBT) under the NBTs National Action Plan for the Readership Development among the Youth (NAPRDY) mooted as part of its Golden Jubilee (2007) initiatives. The Survey that kickstarted in March 2009 had an initial total individual listing of 662,483 individuals spread across all states and Union Territories of India. Detailed interviews of 38,575 individuals were carried out between the months of July and September 2009. The focus is upon the literate youth in the age group of 15-25 with emphasis on their reading habit from the perspective of book reading with special focus on leisure books or nontext reading materials. It also provides a comprehensive summation of the demographic profile, exposure and mass media. NYRS has opened up a new horizon for Indias youth. It is the first formal research into the rich possibilities that lie ahead for the nation in marshalling the intellectual capacity of youth for national progress. The findings have injected new dynamism into the countrys database and statistical system related to the largest vibrant segment of its populationthe youth. An important Report for various stakeholders like publishing houses, educationists, academicians and policy makers to set achievable goals and work out priorities and action plans. ISBN 978-81-237-5854-1 (HB)

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