Snow Flower And The Secret Fan

In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, "old same," in an emotional match that will last a lifetime. The laotong, Snow Flower, introduces herself by sending Lily a silk fan on which she's painted a poem in nu shu, a unique language that Chinese women created in order to communicate in secret, away from the influence of men. As the years pass, Lily and Snow Flower send messages on fans, compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together, they endure the agony of foot-binding, and reflect upon their arranged marriages, shared loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their deep friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart.


ISBN: 9780812968064
Author: See, Lisa
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Home

Banwari Lal, the family patriarch, is a survivor of India's partition who reinvented the family business destroyed in Lahore. He is a firm believer in the continuity of time-honoured customs. With each generation, however, the tradition he embodies is questioned. His sons Yashpal and Pyarelal are the uncertain bearers of the family's future, the reluctant witnesses to their children's struggle with aspirations that are unique from their own. Nisha, Yashpal's daughter, becomes the first woman in the family to acquire higher education. She comes to represent the uneasy coexistence of tradition and modernity that defines this extraordinary novel.

ISBN:9788184000337
Autshor: Kapur, Manju
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Gorilla

Playful yet disturbing, Gorilla plunges us into the village of Kunjan Fields, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Here, amusing local thug Gorilla runs wild and poor Rocky Raj, his son, tries to distance himself from his father's antics. Rocky Raj immerses himself in his studies, but the Tamil Eelam Movement comes to town and he becomes a child soldier. Soon, however, he is thrown out by the Movement for not following orders - then recaptured and tortured. What will be this soldier's fate? Filled with characters as strange and violent as they are unforgettable- young girls with bombs concealed in their bosoms, delinquent boys, illicit liquor sellers, wily police inspectors, murderers, prostitutes, farmers, innocents - Gorilla was a literary sensation when it first arrived in 2002. Its publication this year marks the English language debut of a remarkable talent.

ISBN: 9788184000184
Author: Shobasakthi
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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Follow The Hindu Moon

Follow the Hindu Moon is a sumptuous, comprehensive how-to guide to the festivals of south India. Book 1, Celebrate, showcases pooja and features complete walkthroughs of every South Indian festival celebrated by the people of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Book 2, Understand, presents an overview of Hindu cosmology and culture, toothsome festival recipes, and guides to festoons, kolams, and etiquette. No question goes unanswered - Soumya and her team of consultants tell you when to light a ghee lamp, how to water clap, which prayer or shloka to recite at what time, how to cook the perfect neivedya, and much more. Here is the wisdom of your aunts and grandmothers, never before collected in one place - and for those who just don't have the time, cheatsheets and choices between quick and elaborate pooja options are within easy reach. Infused with a warm, personal tone, Follow the Hindu Moon is a tribute to the family who worships together.

ISBN: 8184000115
Author: Sitaraman, Soumya A
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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Execution

Unlike many other books on the market that stress high-minded, complex theories, Larry Bossidy's and Ram Charan's Execution is a unique and indispensable guide to corporate strategy that focuses on the quality most essential to every business -- the ability to get things done. Bossidy, the chairman and CEO of Honeywell International, and Charan, a much-praised adviser to companies such as General Electric, use the simple metaphor of building a house to illustrate the importance of execution: The concerns that often occupy the attention of executives -- incentive systems, process design, promotions, new approaches to organization structure -- are just the walls or roof of a house, while successful execution is the true core, the foundation upon which everything else rests. As the authors note in their introduction, "Execution is a systematic process of rigorously discussing hows and whats, questioning, tenaciously following through, and ensuring accountability." If you want to create an organization in which strategic planning and day-to-day operations are supported by tangible results, then this book will be an invaluable guide..


ISBN: 0712625984
Author: Bossidy, Larry, Charan, Ram
Published by: Random House
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Controlling Diabetes The Easy Way

ISBN: 0679778039
Author: Mirsky, Stanley, Heilman, Joan Rattner
Published by: Random House
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Confronting Reality

This volume shows everyone in every kind of business -- from start-ups to the Fortune 500, from MBA students to CFOs -- the basics of how their businesses can make money. Redefining management theory and practice, the authors provide tools and strategies that readers can use to meet the challenges of this new era and help their companies prosper..

ISBN: 1844136892
Author: Bossidy, Larry, Charan, Ram
Published by: Random House
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Case Of Exploding Mangoes

As they approach the red carpet that leads to the Pak One staircase you can immediately tell that I am the only one in the frame smiling but when I salute and start walking towards the aeroplane, my smile vanishes, I know I am saluting a bunch of dead men. But if you are in uniform, you salute. That's all there is to it. June 1988, Pakistan. General Zia is convinced there is a plot to kill him and barricades himself within Army House, his official residence. There are plenty of people who might want him dead. The army generals growing old waiting for their promotions. And AH Shigri, a junior officer at the military academy whose father, a whisky-swilling jihadi colonel, has been murdered by the army. Zia's death will benefit many. Some want power, some want recognition - Ali is only doing his duty. Two months later, Zia gets into the presidential plane, Pak One, which explodes midway. Which of the plotters have succeeded? A Case of Exploding Mangoes is sharp, black, inventive and utterly gripping. It marks the debut of a brilliant new writer.

ISBN: 9788184000382
Author: Hanif, Mohammed
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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The Best Of Anita Desai (Clear Light Of Day, Baumgartner's Bombay, In Custody In One Pack)

Anita Desai is one of India's foremost writers. A leading light in a preeminent line of Indian writers, she has been likened to E.M. Forster and Jane Austen, gaining a faithful and steady following - many of whom grew up reading or studying her. Anita Desai has authored sixteen works of fiction, among them Clear Light of Day, In Custody, and Fasting, Feasting - all three shortlisted for the Booker Prize - as well as Baumgartner's Bombay. In Custody tells the now-famous story of Deven, a Hindi lecturer at Lala Ram Lal College, who is asked to interview Nur, India´s greatest Urdu poet, and finds instead a debauched old man who lives in the lanes behind Jama Masjid - a far cry from the idol of his youth. What will become of poor Deven as he attempts to record Nur's work for posterity? Both comic and deeply tragic, In Custody is Anita Desai at her very best. Clear Light of Day spans the post-independence years in Delhi from the 40s to the 80s through the eyes of two sisters, Tara and Bim. As their many family tensions come to a head - Bim has not spoken to their brother Raja for years and refuses to go to his daughter's wedding, and Tara feels the persistent guilt of having, like the others, abandoned Bim - they recall the drama of Partition and communal riots. For here is both the tale of modern India and that of a family's struggle against disintegration. Clear Light of Day is vintage Anita Desai, a novel as wonderfully contemplative as a cup of afternoon tea. Set in Berlin, Venice, Calcutta - and of course Bombay - Baumgartner´s Bombay is the story of the twentieth century; Hugo Baumgartner is a firanghi wherever he goes - too dark for Hitler´s Germany, too fair for India - but finds a home in multitudinous Bombay. Then, one day at the Café du Paris, one of his regular haunts, he encounters a surly young German of the new order - a drug-crazed hippie who will change Baumgartner´s life forever.

ISBN: 9788184000177
Author: Desai, Anita
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The Music Room

When Namita is ten, her mother takes her to Kennedy Bridge, a seamy in Mumbai. There, in a cramped one room flat, lives Dhondutai. Despite her squalid surroundings, Dhondutai is special. For she is the only remaining student of the finest singers of the Jaipur gharana: the legendary Alladiya Khan and renowned songbird, Kesarbai Kerkar. Dhondutai is the keeper of the gharana's secrets and of their rarest compositions. And yet for all her devotion to music, Dhondutai herself has never achieved fame. Namita begins to learn singing from Dhondutai, at first reluctantly and then with growing passion. Dhondutai sees in her a second Kesar, but does Namita have the dedication? Or will there always be too many late nights and cigarettes? The Music Room is the story of Namita and her teacher; of the charismatic Alladiya Khan; and of the foul-mouthed and bewitching Kesarbai. At its heart is Dhondutai, shy, diffident yet full of determination. Beautifully written, full of anecdotes, gossip and legend, it is a stunning book.

ISBN: 9788184000122
Author: Devidayal, Namita
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The Sirens Of Baghad (Reprint)

The third novel in Yasmina Khadra's bestselling trilogy about Islamic fundamentalism brings readers into Baghdad. Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man from a small desert village returns home, where he witnesses three events that transform him. First, American soldiers at a checkpoint kill the sweet and beloved "village idiot." Several days later, an American plane bombs a wedding on the outskirts of the village. And then one night, soldiers looking for terrorists come to the young man's own home and humiliate his father in full view of the terrified family. Consumed by the desire to avenge this unspeakable act, the youth leaves the village for the city. Baghdad is going up in flames. The young man searches for a place to stay before being taken in by a radical group and convincing its members that he is willing to do anything to help their cause. After proving his mettle by participating in several attacks, he is sent to Beirut to undertake a super-secret mission that will take him to London. As the time to board the plane nears, he struggles to reconcile his mission with his moral principles. A masterful and chilling look at violence and its effects on ordinary people, The Sirens of Baghdad probes situations few writers dare examine. Powerfully written like Khadra's previous novels, it explores the depths of human nature and shows that, even in the most horrific circumstances, good can prevail.

ISBN: 9788184000436
Author: Khadra, Yasmina
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The Young Black Stallion

ISBN: 0679813489
Author: Farley, Walter, Farley, Steven
Published by: Random House
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Unaccustomed Earth

Everyone has their secrets. In her stunning new collection of stories, Jhumpa Lahiri gently lifts the veil to reveal how even the most ordinary lives have their dramas and tragedies and then, as gently, lets it fall back down again. A middle-aged man discovers that the death of his wife opens up his world in unexpected ways, his daughter worries that she will now have to look after him but finds that the tables, in fact, have turned; a housewife falls in love with a family friend, her child ascertains her secret years on; a young man and woman whose lives cross over the years, finally and fatedly fall in love. Unaccustomed Earth returns to the terrain - the heart of family life and the immigrant experience- that Jhumpa Lahiri has made utterly hers, but her themes, this time around, have darkened and deepened. Poised, nuanced, deeply moving, this is a superb book.

ISBN: 9788184000207
Author: Lahiri, Jhumpa
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Word Smart

ISBN: 0375762183
Author: Robinson, Adam
Published by: Random House
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog

Fifteen-year-old Christopher has a photographic memory. Heunderstands maths. He understands science. What he can not understand are otherhuman beings. When he finds his neighbour's dog lying dead on the lawn, hedecides to track down the killer and write a murder mystery about it. But whatother mysteries will he end up uncovering?

ISBN: 0099456761
Author: Haddon, Mark
Published by: Random House
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Home

Banwari Lal, the family patriarch, is a survivor of India's partition who reinvented the family business destroyed in Lahore. He is a firm believer in the continuity of time-honoured customs. With each generation, however, the tradition he embodies is questioned. His sons Yashpal and Pyarelal are the uncertain bearers of the family's future, the reluctant witnesses to their children's struggle with aspirations that are unique from their own. Nisha, Yashpal's daughter, becomes the first woman in the family to acquire higher education. She comes to represent the uneasy coexistence of tradition and modernity that defines this extraordinary novel.

ISBN: 9788184000337
Author: Kapur, Manju
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The Black Tulip

ISBN: 0375760830
Author: Bearden, Milt
Published by: Random House
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The Black Statllion And Satan

ISBN: 0679813462
Author: Farley, Walter
Published by: Random House
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The Black Stallion Returns

ISBN: 0679813446
Author: Farley, Walter
Published by: Random House
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The Black Stallion

ISBN: 0679813438
Author: Farley, Walter
Published by: Random House
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The Black Stallion's Ghost

ISBN: 0679869506
Author: Farley, Walter
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The Adventures Of Amir Hamza (Reprint)

TheArabian Nights of the Mughal world in its definitive English translation. The Adventures of Amir Hamza dates back hundreds of years, perhaps to as early as the seventh century, when oral narratives of the deeds of the prophet Muhammed's uncle Amir Hamza spread through Arabia, Persia and the Indian subcontinent, expanding into a marvelous chronicle. The definitive one-volume Urdu text by Ghalib Lakhnavi and Abdullah Bilgrami appeared toward the end of the nineteenth century, but English translations of this text have always been censored and abridged - until now. In Musharraf Ali Farooqi's faithful rendition, The Adventures of Amir Hamza is captured with all its colourful action, ribaldry, and fantastic elements intact. Here is the spellbinding story of Amir Hamza the adventurer who loves Mehr-Nigar, the daughter of the Persian emperor, Naushervan. Guided by a clairvoyant called Bazurjmehr, protected by legendary prophets, and accompanied by his loyal friend, the ingenious trickster Amar Ayyar, Amir Hamza rides his devoted winged demon-steed, Ashqar, into combat against a marvelous array of opponents. A sweeping tale, The Adventures of Amir Hamza is an extraordinary creation and a true literary treasure.

ISBN: 9788184000443
Author: Lakhnavi, Ghalib
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The Best Of Gourmet : A Year Of Celebrations

ISBN: 1400063647
Author: Gourmet
Published by: Random House
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Study Smart

ISBN: 0679738649
Author: Silver, Theodore
Published by: Random House
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Speak American

ISBN: 037570468X
Author: Johnston, Dileri Borunda
Published by: Random House
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Son Of The Black Stallion

ISBN: 0679813454
Author: Farley, Walter
Published by: Random House
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Snow Flower And The Secret Fan

In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, "old same," in an emotional match that will last a lifetime. The laotong, Snow Flower, introduces herself by sending Lily a silk fan on which she's painted a poem in nu shu, a unique language that Chinese women created in order to communicate in secret, away from the influence of men. As the years pass, Lily and Snow Flower send messages on fans, compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together, they endure the agony of foot-binding, and reflect upon their arranged marriages, shared loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their deep friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart.

ISBN: 9780812968064
Author: See, Lisa
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP
For more information, please visit www.indiabookmart.com

Gorilla

Playful yet disturbing, Gorilla plunges us into the village of Kunjan Fields, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Here, amusing local thug Gorilla runs wild and poor Rocky Raj, his son, tries to distance himself from his father's antics. Rocky Raj immerses himself in his studies, but the Tamil Eelam Movement comes to town and he becomes a child soldier. Soon, however, he is thrown out by the Movement for not following orders - then recaptured and tortured. What will be this soldier's fate? Filled with characters as strange and violent as they are unforgettable- young girls with bombs concealed in their bosoms, delinquent boys, illicit liquor sellers, wily police inspectors, murderers, prostitutes, farmers, innocents - Gorilla was a literary sensation when it first arrived in 2002. Its publication this year marks the English language debut of a remarkable talent.

ISBN: 9788184000184
Author: Shobasakthi
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
For more information, please visit www.indiabookmart.com

Follow The Hindu Moon

Follow the Hindu Moon is a sumptuous, comprehensive how-to guide to the festivals of south India. Book 1, Celebrate, showcases pooja and features complete walkthroughs of every South Indian festival celebrated by the people of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Book 2, Understand, presents an overview of Hindu cosmology and culture, toothsome festival recipes, and guides to festoons, kolams, and etiquette. No question goes unanswered - Soumya and her team of consultants tell you when to light a ghee lamp, how to water clap, which prayer or shloka to recite at what time, how to cook the perfect neivedya, and much more. Here is the wisdom of your aunts and grandmothers, never before collected in one place - and for those who just don't have the time, cheatsheets and choices between quick and elaborate pooja options are within easy reach. Infused with a warm, personal tone, Follow the Hindu Moon is a tribute to the family who worships together.

ISBN: 8184000115
Author: Sitaraman, Soumya A
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
For more information, please visit www.indiabookmart.com

Execution

Unlike many other books on the market that stress high-minded, complex theories, Larry Bossidy's and Ram Charan's Execution is a unique and indispensable guide to corporate strategy that focuses on the quality most essential to every business -- the ability to get things done. Bossidy, the chairman and CEO of Honeywell International, and Charan, a much-praised adviser to companies such as General Electric, use the simple metaphor of building a house to illustrate the importance of execution: The concerns that often occupy the attention of executives -- incentive systems, process design, promotions, new approaches to organization structure -- are just the walls or roof of a house, while successful execution is the true core, the foundation upon which everything else rests. As the authors note in their introduction, "Execution is a systematic process of rigorously discussing hows and whats, questioning, tenaciously following through, and ensuring accountability." If you want to create an organization in which strategic planning and day-to-day operations are supported by tangible results, then this book will be an invaluable guide..

ISBN: 0712625984
Author: Bossidy, Larry, Charan, Ram
Published by: Random House
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Controlling Diabetes The Easy Way

ISBN: 0679778039
Author: Mirsky, Stanley, Heilman, Joan Rattner
Published by: Random House
For more information, please visit www.indiabookmart.com

Confronting Reality

This volume shows everyone in every kind of business -- from start-ups to the Fortune 500, from MBA students to CFOs -- the basics of how their businesses can make money. Redefining management theory and practice, the authors provide tools and strategies that readers can use to meet the challenges of this new era and help their companies prosper..

ISBN: 1844136892
Author: Bossidy, Larry, Charan, Ram
Published by: Random House
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A Case Of Exploding Mangoes

As they approach the red carpet that leads to the Pak One staircase you can immediately tell that I am the only one in the frame smiling but when I salute and start walking towards the aeroplane, my smile vanishes, I know I am saluting a bunch of dead men. But if you are in uniform, you salute. That's all there is to it. June 1988, Pakistan. General Zia is convinced there is a plot to kill him and barricades himself within Army House, his official residence. There are plenty of people who might want him dead. The army generals growing old waiting for their promotions. And AH Shigri, a junior officer at the military academy whose father, a whisky-swilling jihadi colonel, has been murdered by the army. Zia's death will benefit many. Some want power, some want recognition - Ali is only doing his duty. Two months later, Zia gets into the presidential plane, Pak One, which explodes midway. Which of the plotters have succeeded? A Case of Exploding Mangoes is sharp, black, inventive and utterly gripping. It marks the debut of a brilliant new writer.

ISBN: 9788184000382
Author: Hanif, Mohammed
Published by: RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
For more information, please visit www.indiabookmart.com