Search Results: Titles starting with J from Keystones Books

HarperCollins. Paperback. NEW. Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes a timeline and photos all about the life of this inspiring scientist.This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps… Read More

Speaking Tiger. Hardcover. NEW. The history of modern India has often been told through the lens of well-known political leaders. However, it is important to acknowledge the significant role played by a group of largely unseen civil servants who were instrumental in shaping the Indian nation in its early years of independence. These individuals, referred to as the "steel frame of India," were vital in the nation-building process. One such extraordinary administrator, Y.N. Varma, shares his memoir in a captivating book that provides a rare glimpse into governance in both British colonial and independent India. Y.N. Varma's journey began in a humble village in the Faizabad/Ayodhya district. Despite his modest beginnings, he rose to become one of India's most senior bureaucrats. His career in public service started in 1936 when he joined the Provincial Civil Service. During this time, he had the opportunity to work alongside remarkable British Collectors who held eccentric traits. These experiences… Read More

Picador India. Paperback. NEW. An amazing, brilliant, and incredibly erudite book' Lee Siegel India’s association with magic goes back thousands of years – from the seals of Mohenjodaro that depicted sorcerers and yogis, to the jugglers, mountebanks and acrobats that dazzled audi

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. From a septuagenarian who has completed her semi-fictional novel but does not want to publish it, to an author who receives a threat in the form of an anonymous letter, from a historian who reunites with a past lover, to a burglar who is passionate about poetry, from a young woman who has no idea what this world has in store for her, to an American woman looking for the India of her hippie youth, this metafictional, wryly funny, pacey novel is an ode to literature. Told from multiple perspectives, set against the backdrop of the vibrant multilingual Jaipur Literature Festival, diverse stories of lost love and regret, self-doubt, and new beginnings come together in a narrative that is as varied as India itself. Partly a love letter to the greatest literary show on earth, partly a satire about the glittery set that throngs this literary venue year on year, and partly an ode to the millions of aspiring writers who wander the earth with unsubmitted manuscripts in their bags,… Read More

Penguin India. Paperback. NEW. Jaipur Nama is the story of one of India’s most fascinating cities, as seen through the eyes of both its residents and its visitors, who witnessed and recorded different moments in Jaipur’s history between the 18th and the 20th centuries. The triumphs, follies and foibles of its rulers, the passion and drama of palace intrigues, the splendor of royal rites and entertainments, and the bustle and energy of its bazaars and ateliers, all come to life through the vivid and detailed accounts of chroniclers as diverse as an Austrian Jesuit, a French naturalist, a court priest, a city merchant and a pilgrim from Banaras. Many of these accounts are here translated into English for the first time. Each reflects a different aspect of Jaipur, together creating a captivating, kaleidoscopic portrait of the Pink City. Linking these narratives are the observations, experiences and perceptions of the author, Giles Tillotson, who skillfully weaves the past into the present as he… Read More

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. It has been a century since the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh, but Punjab is still to recover from the shock of it. The British Empire never did either-the impact of those bullets fired for ten minutes at an unarmed, peaceful crowd inside a community park with one narrow exit rang through its remaining years in India. Yet, the true horror of the event itself has been forgotten, as also the volatile atmosphere in Punjab at the time. What was the catalyst for the events of that day and how did it become a turning point in India's struggle for independence? Why did the British feel the need to impose martial law on Amritsar, which had shown little inclination for violence, despite provocation? What do we know about the individuals whose lives spun out of control on 19 April 1919, never to recover? Why did the people of Punjab suffer barbaric punishments, including public flogging, torture and even bombing, unknown to the rest of the world? These are the questions… Read More

Penguin UK. Hardcover. NEW. te delicious, nutritionally balanced dishes in just 15 minutes with the revolutionary kitchen companion, Jamie's 15-Minute Meals'Far and away the most balanced and exciting everyday cookbook out there' THE TIMES_________Packed with clever, methodical, recipes full of big flavours, Jamie's 15 Minute Mealstakes the concept of fast, everyday food to a new level.In this essential collection, Jamie has taken inspiration from al

Penguin Classics. Paperback. NEW.

Harper Thorsons. Hardcover. NEW. Erin Niimi Longhurst, Ryo Takemasa (Illustrator) A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. This fascinating book, packed full of advice, takes you down the path to a fulfilling and happy life by drawing lessons from Japan

Berkley. Paperback. NEW. An impulsive decision to join an Alaskan cruise getaway brings the chance for an onboard romance in this new enemies-to-lovers romance from the author of A Holly Jolly Diwali. Jasmine Randhawa likes everyone to think she has it all—great job, perfect Seattle apartment, and a handsome boyfriend. But she’s not as confident or successful as she seems, and her relationship is at a breaking point. When Jasmine finds herself single and tagging along on her parents’ vacation, she’s not sure her life can get any farther off course. It's a nightmare for someone who's been so fiercely independent to find herself on a cruise full of family friends who’ve judged her since childhood. Things only get worse once the ship leaves the harbor and she realizes that this is a seniors’ cruise, and the only other person under fifty on the entire boat is her childhood acquaintance, cocky and successful Jake Dhillon. Jasmine and Jake clash right away, with Jasmine smarting over how… Read More

Hind Pocket Books. Paperback. NEW. Jeevan ke Pristh_Part 9

Ballantine Books. Paperback. NEW. Jerusalem, a city revered by three major religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, has a long and tumultuous history. In her book "Jerusalem," Karen Armstrong explores the complex and intertwined relationship between the city and its religious significance. Drawing on years of meticulous research, Armstrong delves into the spiritual upheavals and political transformations that have shaped Jerusalem over thousands of years. The book begins by acknowledging the sacredness of Jerusalem, a sacredness that has both united and divided its inhabitants. Armstrong highlights the tragic consequences that have resulted from the city's holiness, as it has been torn apart by irreconcilable conflicts. Despite the conflicts, Jerusalem remains a city of immense importance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Armstrong traces the history of Jerusalem, starting from its origins as King David's capital to its transformation into an administrative outpost of the Roman Empire.… Read More

Scholastic Inc. Paperback. NEW. rand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau! Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn

Penguin India. Paperback. NEW. Jesus Lived In India is a book by theologian, Holger Kersten, which presents the connection that Jesus had with India. It cites evidence that Jesus lived in India for a large part of his life after the crucifixion and died there at old age. The book

Penguin Hamish Hamilton. Hardcover. NEW. R. Meera (Author), Abhirami Girija Sriram (Translator), K.S. Bijukumar (Translator)Translated from the Malayalam by Abhirami Girija Sriram and K.S. BijukumarJezebel, a young doctor in Kerala, struggles against the cruel realities of a patriarchal world-realities that not even her education, resolve or professional brilliance can shield her from. Her already contentious divorce proceedings go suddenly awry, and her unhappy marr

Hodder Paperbacks. Paperback. NEW. At a time of existential global challenges we need our best brainpower to solve them. We can no longer rely on the myth of the lone genius to create a breakthrough. As neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Science of Fate Hannah Critchlow shows, two heads have always been better than one. Almost everything we've ever achieved has been done by groups of people working together, sometimes across time and space. Like a hive of bees, or a flock of birds, our naturally social, interconnected brains are designed to function best collectively. New technology is helping us share our wisdom and knowledge much more diversely across race, class, gender and borders. And AI is sparking a revolution in our approach to intelligent thinking -linking us into fast-working brainnets for problem solving. Hannah Critchlow brings us an enlightening, invaluable guide to our future through the evolving new science of collective intelligence. She reveals what it says about us as… Read More

Faber & Faber. Paperback. NEW. The Joke, Milan Kundera's first novel, gained him a huge following in his own country and launched his worldwide literary reputation.

Hutchinson Heinemann. Hardcover. NEW.

Harper Collins. Paperback. NEW. than Livingston Seagull is frustrated with the meaningless conventionality of a seagull?s life. He is bored by the daily bickering for food and the limitations that define a seagull?s life. Driven with a passion for flying, he pushes himself in audacious mid-air feats and experiments to learn all that he can about flying. His passion to push boundaries lands him in a conflict with his flock, who eventually banish him. Living as an outca

Michael Joseph Ltd. Hardcover. NEW. Take them on a journey this Christmas with the wise and heartfelt words of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon in their beautifully illustrated new adventure 'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VE