Search Results: Titles starting with C from Keystones Books

Unbound. Paperback. NEW. Cain's Jawbone is an enigmatic novel, written by Edward Powys Mathers or Torquemada, an esteemed cryptic crossword compiler for the Observer in 1934. This book presents a unique challenge to its readers, combining the elements of a murder mystery with an incredibly intricate literary puzzle. The novel's intriguing premise revolves around the unearthing of six murders with the task of identifying their respective culprits. However, there is a catch. The pages of Cain's Jawbone have been deliberately printed in a haphazard and disordered manner, requiring readers to rely on logic and intelligent reading skills to piece the pages together correctly. The array of possibilities presented by the disorderly pages is vast, with millions of potential combinations. Nonetheless, only one arrangement holds the key to uncovering the identities of the six murder victims and their murderers. The challenge lies in successfully rearranging the pages to reveal this correct order, a feat… Read More

Hodder Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. are two stories/TV episodes in each book so they are 'flipper' books, with a front cover for each story.THE CASE OF THE FUDGIE FRY PIRATES: There's more to Shelter Island than a puffin refuge! THE CASE OF THE PLANT THAT COULD EAT YOUR HOUSE: A dangerous plant is on the loose!

Hodder Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. are two stories/TV episodes in each book so they are 'flipper' books, with a front cover for each story.THE CASE OF THE IMPOLITE SNARLY THINGA fierce half-lizard/half-wolf is terrorizing Darkstone!THE CASE OF THE STICKS AND THEIR TRICKS George is kidnapped by an old enemy!

Little Brown Book ( Hachette ). Hardcover. NEW. and his toy are about to change everything...Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy - the Christmas Pig (DP's annoying replacement) - has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a

Usborne Publishing. Paperback. NEW. You? Go to the ball? said Cinderella's stepmother. "You must be joking. You belong in the kitchen. " But Cinderella's fairy godmother has other ideas. With a wave of her wand.

Fourth Estate India. Paperback. NEW. When Ramachandra Guha began following the game in the early 1960s, India was utterly marginal to the world of cricket: the country still hadn't won a Test match overseas; by the time he joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India, fifty years later, India had become world cricket's sole superpower. The Commonwealth of Cricket is a first-person account of this astonishing transformation. The book traces the entire arc of cricket in India, across all levels at which the game the game is played: school, college, club, state, country. It presents vivid portraits of local heroes, provincial icons, and international starts. Cast as a work of literature, The Commonwealth of Cricket is keenly informed by the author's scholarly training, the stories and sketches narrated against a wider canvas of social and historical change. The book blends memoir, anecdote, reportage and political critique, providing a rich, insightful and rivetingly readable account of this… Read More

John Murray Learning. Paperback. NEW. No gimmicks. No hyperbole. Finally, just the truth on what it takes to earn success As the central curator of the success media industry for over 25 years, author Darren Hardy has heard it all, seen it all, and tried most of it. This book reveals the core principles that drive success. The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every superachiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will find strategies on: How to win--every time! The No. 1 strategy to achieve any goal and triumph over any competitor, even if they're smarter, more talented or more experienced.Eradicating your bad habits (some you might be unaware of!) that are derailing your progress.Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs.The real, lasting keys to motivation--how to get yourself to do things you don't feel like doing.Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum. Catch this, and you'll be… Read More

HarperCollins India. Hardcover. NEW. America's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a historical event that left a lasting impact on both Afghanistan's future and on Asian geopolitics. It also brought China into focus. This book traces the emergence of China as a key player in Afghanistan, and the evolution of China's Afghan policy with a focus on its relations with the Taliban. This emergence amid the US exit is a potentially game-changing development for the region, even if questions remain about Beijing's appetite to step in to fill the void and the limits of its ambitions. The book will examine what Beijing's interests are and the drivers of its foreign policy, and specifically how its new Silk Road project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is shaping China-Afghan relations. It will delve deep into the evolution of the BRI and how Afghanistan has emerged as a key focal point on the corridor heading west from Xinjiang. The book will also look at the Xinjiang factor, drawing on the authors' travels… Read More

Pippa Rann Books and Media. Hardcover. NEW. Converse is an authoritative and intellectually rigorous anthology that celebrates the 75th anniversary of India's independence. It serves as a comprehensive and updated map of the best English-language poetry by Indians, both from India and the Indian diaspora. This anthology showcases the diverse and vibrant voices of "living" poets who write in English, ranging from established writers to emerging talents. One of the defining features of Converse is its ability to erase hierarchies and make boundaries seamless and transparent. It brings together poets from different backgrounds and experiences, creating a space where individual and collective echoes are equally important. The unifying factor in this anthology is the integrity of thought and language, emphasizing the power of poetry to transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. The diversity and multicultural perspectives represented in Converse allow the poets to engage in an internal dialogue with… Read More

Juggernaut Publication. Paperback. NEW. In this book, Neeraj Kumar, one of India’s most well-respected and accomplished police officers – a former BCCI anti-corruption chief – takes us inside the seamy world of corruption in cricket. What one encounters is an ungentlemanly game of cops and

profile Books. Hardcover. NEW. rgent call to arms for each and all of us.' Matthew McConaugheyAn inspiring anthem to the power, promise, and challenges of courage, the first in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ryan HolidayFortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this, and were successful because of the risks they dared to take. But today so many of us are paralysed by fear. Drawing on anc

HarperHindi. Paperback. NEW. When Ramachandra Guha began following the game in the early 1960s, India was utterly marginal to the world of cricket: the country still hadn't won a Test match overseas; by the time he joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India, fifty years later, India had become world cricket's sole superpower. Cricket ka Commonwealth, the Hindi translation of the popular and critically acclaimed The Commonwealth of Cricket, is a first-person account of this astonishing transformation. The book traces the entire arc of cricket in India, across all levels at which the game is played: school, college, club, state, country. It presents vivid portraits of local heroes, provincial icons, and international stars. Cast as a work of literature, Cricket ka Commonwealth is keenly informed by the author's scholarly training, the stories and sketches narrated against a wider canvas of social and historical change. The book blends memoir, anecdote, reportage and political critique, providing… Read More

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. In the midst of a winter wonderland, Greg Heffley finds himself caught in the middle of a chaotic series of events that ultimately lead to him being falsely accused of damaging public property. Little does he know that this mishap will bring about a snowstorm of trouble for him and his unsuspecting family. As the authorities close in on Greg, a surprise blizzard blankets the Heffley household, leaving them trapped indoors. While the frosty winds rage on outside, tensions begin to flare inside as the Heffleys are forced to spend the holidays together under one roof. And so, Greg soon realizes that facing the consequences of his actions may be a far easier task than enduring the insufferable company of his family during this wintery confinement. To commemorate the magical tale of Greg's misadventures in full-color, 3D animation, Disney+ proudly presents the original movie adaptation of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever." In honor of this special occasion, a unique… Read More

Bloomsbury India. Hardcover. NEW. What is common between the censorship of the film Padmaavat and artificially high 'minimum' support prices for crops? If the police comes down so heavily on peaceful anti-CAA protestors, why did it not show the same harshness towards those violating the COVID-19 lockdown? Why is an otherwise powerful Election Commission unable to enforce free and fair elections within political parties or fully weed out criminals from politics? The common factor is faulty institutional design, which is eating away at the foundations of our society. Leaders come and go, but institutions stay forever. Only a consistent focus on better institutions can help India have a more robust economy, media, police, parliament, internet and cultural life. Yet, discussions on institutions have been restricted to academic circles. Keeping aside ideological biases of Left or Right, Caged Tiger brings alive the rich yet unseen story of India's institutions. It combines deep research and complex… Read More

Faber & Faber. Paperback. NEW. In a city that never existed, in an alternate America where history took a different turn, a thrilling and mysterious tale unravels. The story is set in the year 1922, a time when speakeasies were the hub of socialization, jazz music filled the air, and the fast pace of modernity consumed society. Amidst all this, two detectives stumble upon a lifeless body on the rooftop of a towering skyscraper. This unconventional America witnesses the bustling metropolis of Cahokia, standing proudly beside the mighty Mississippi. This ancient city, teeming with industrious activity, becomes a melting pot of diverse races and ethnicities. Although peace prevails in Cahokia, tensions simmer just beneath the surface. And now, with the discovery of the corpse on the roof, the city's quietude is about to be shattered. Over the course of the next week, Cahokia will be thrown into chaos as its long-held secrets start to unravel. A dangerous game of cat and mouse unfolds against the… Read More

Unbound. Paperback. NEW. Edward Powys Mathers, known by his pseudonym 'Torquemada,' was a renowned cryptic crossword creator and the mastermind behind Cain's Jawbone, considered the world's most difficult literary puzzle. His puzzles were designed to tease and challenge readers, often leaving them perplexed for days. Although Torquemada's true identity remained a mystery during his lifetime, it was only after his demise in 1939 that the world discovered the man behind the enigmatic pseudonym. Torquemada's journey as a cryptic crossword creator began in 1924 when he crafted his first cryptic crossword puzzle. For the subsequent 15 years, he consistently set puzzles for prestigious publications such as the Saturday Westminster and the Observer. These puzzles carried his signature style, enthralling solvers across the globe. Torquemada's puzzles were notorious for their difficulty and would often baffle even the most avid crossword enthusiasts. While Torquemada gained fame for his challenging… Read More

Egmont. Paperback. NEW. One of the most iconic characters in children’s books Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old

Penguin India. Paperback. NEW. This study of Calcutta, a city of poverty, famine, riot and disease, is the first of its kind since 1918.

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. In a realm engulfed in the chaos of war and bloodshed, the gods themselves are displeased with the state of affairs. Amidst the turmoil, a young woman named Casia emerges as a survivor, having narrowly escaped her brother's relentless attempts to bring her down. However, her journey is far from over, as she carries the burden of a dark curse bestowed upon her by a powerful upper-god. Determined to find allies in her quest for justice, Casia heads north towards the elven court, where she hopes to find the knowledge, secrets, and most importantly, power that could tip the scales in her favor. But such a treacherous path is not without its perils, and Casia must navigate through them if she is to realize her destiny. Meanwhile, Elander, a once influential figure in the court, finds himself losing his standing, his powers diminishing, and his connection to divinity slipping away. Despite these setbacks, he remains resolute in his commitment to support Casia, vowing to rally his… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. In 1801 the young scion of a petty fiefdom in the Punjab was invested with the title of Maharaja of Punjab. The young man whose name was Ranjit Singh went on to carve out a kingdom for himself that stretched from the borders of Afghanistan in the west to the boundaries of the British Raj in the east. It included the lush hills and valleys of Kashmir the barren mountains of Ladakh and the fertile plains of his native Punjab. The British valued him as an ally who would keep their western frontier safe and while they coveted his kingdom they did not dare to engage in military adventures in Punjab during his lifetime. The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia is an examination of Ranjit Singh and his times that focuses on a wide array of characters that populated his court. All these stories combine to present a nuanced and complex image of Maharaja Ranjit Singh through his interactions with these characters. The work humanises Maharaja Ranjit Singh and presents him as the brilliant… Read More