Search Results: Titles starting with R from Keystones Books

Simon & Schuster IND. Paperback. NEW. In September 2011, the state of Uttarakhand in India was shaken by a shocking double murder that sent shockwaves throughout the country. The victims were gangsters Raju Pargai and Amit Arya, both known for their involvement in smuggling weapons into India. Pargai, in particular, had become a national security threat, attracting the attention of Indian intelligence agencies. As Pargai's criminal activities escalated, the Indian intelligence agencies decided to take action. They ordered the services of a covert assassin known as 'Agent Lima' to eliminate Pargai. Agent Lima was a skilled and highly trained operative, capable of carrying out dangerous missions with precision and secrecy. The following day after the murder, a man named Laxman 'Lucky' Bisht was arrested from his home in Haldwani. Bisht was an NSG (National Security Guard) commando who had previously served as a personal security officer for prominent politicians such as L.K. Advani and Narendra… Read More

Scholastic India. Paperback. NEW. This array showcases a book that invites readers to rediscover the joys of the Ramayana, the timeless epic of ancient Indian literature. Unlike traditional retellings, this book offers a fresh perspective on the beloved tale, providing captivating insights into the characters and events that may be unknown to children. Furthermore, it aims to answer the curious questions often asked by young readers. Delving into the synopsis of this remarkable book, it piques curiosity about whether Ravan, the antagonist, truly possessed ten heads. Additionally, it explores the origins and significance of the vanars, mystical beings that played a crucial role in the Ramayana. Moreover, it highlights the transformation of a cruel robber into a poet, presenting a beautiful example of redemption. By revisiting the story of the Ramayana, readers are encouraged to explore fascinating facts about its characters and events. The Ramayana itself is hailed as one of the greatest… Read More

Scholastic Inc. Box Set - Paperback. NEW. A collectible box set of New York Times author Maggie Steifvater?s Raven Cycle Quartet! ?There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark's Eve,? Neeve said. ?Either you're his true love.or you killed him.? It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them - not until this year,

Bodley Head. Paperback. NEW. In 2010, Chelsea Manning, working as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army in Iraq, disclosed 720,000 classified military documents that she had smuggled out via the memory card of her digital camera. In March 2011, the United States Army sentence

Hachette India. Paperback. NEW. f there's one experience that unites India, it is cinema. In Reel India, award-winning film critic Namrata Joshi journeys through the interiors of the country intimately chronicling little-known accounts about the nation's incessant obsession with the movies.In Lucknow, she encounters a Shah Rukh Khan fan who has embraced an alternate reality in which he lives and breathes the star. In Wai, she finds an entire economy fuelled by the fil

Simon & Schuster Ltd. Paperback. NEW. From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy. ‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari Lapena Emma Webster is a respectable MP. Emm

GENRIC. Paperback. NEW. The book that all shatter me fans have been waiting for is finally here. The fourth incredible instalment of Tahereh Mafi'sNew York Times bestselling YA fantasy series perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard's the Red Queen and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. The girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand. Juliette Ferrars thought she'd won. She took over Sector 45, was named Supreme Commander and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her. TikTok Made Me Buy It! The most addictive YA fantasy series of the year

Headline Book Publishing. Paperback. NEW. ep your enemies close, and your sons closerthe story of the third great moghul emperor, akbar, leader of a triumphant dynasty which contained the seeds of its own destructionakbar, ruler of a sixth of the worlds people, colossally rich and utterly ruthless, was a contemporary of elizabeth i, but infinitely more powerful his reign began in bloodshed when he strangled his treacherous milk-brother, but it ended in glory akbar extended his

HarperHindi. Paperback. NEW. WITHOUT THE DARKNESS, LIGHT HAS NO PURPOSE. WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, WHAT WOULD THE GODS DO? INDIA, 3400 BCE. A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don?t

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. THOUT THE DARKNESS, LIGHT HAS NO PURPOSE.WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, WHAT WOULD THE GODS DO?INDIA, 3400 BCE.A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don?t give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of themost illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all. Cursed by fate to be tested to the extremes.A formidab

North Atlantic Books. Paperback. NEW. Monica Sharma describes how we can source our inner capacities and wisdom to manifest change that embodies universal values such as dignity, compassion, fairness, and courage. Drawing on more than twenty years of work for the United Nations and elsewhere, she presents a radical new approach to transformational leadership, one that creates systems of change where everyone can engage-not just analysts and policy-makers. Demonstrating that we all can be architects of a new humanity, Monica demystifies policy-making, planning, and implementation so that everyone can play an informed and strategic part in eradicating the world's most intractable problems. Using real-life examples from around the world, she shows how our innate characteristics of universal compassion, equity impulse, and human capability can create new patterns that effectively address major challenges such as gross inequality, unbridled hate, conflicts based on social identity, and the never-enough… Read More

HarperCollinsChildrensBooks. Paperback. NEW. second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper soon to be a major Netflix series.What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret not even the person she is on the inside.But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius b

Henry Holt and Co.. Hardcover. NEW. face of unprecedented global change, New York Times bestselling author Alec Ross proposes a new social contract to restore the balance of power between government, citizens, and business in The Raging 2020s.For 150 years, there has been a contract. Companies hold the power to shape our daily lives. The state holds the power to make them fall in line. And the people hold the power to choose their leaders. But now, this balance has shaken

Penguin Swadesh. Paperback. NEW. Here is a rewritten version of the given information within 400-500 words: The presented array is a treasure trove for avid readers; it is a collection of articles by Sadhguru, published as a series called "The Speaking Tree" in The Times of India. These compositions have infused daily beauty, humor, clarity, and discernment into the lives of individuals surrounded by chaos and restlessness. The fundamental thoughts, lucid commentaries, and views on contemporary issues provided by Sadhguru have sometimes sparked controversy, but they have also brought a distinct hue and vitality to national debates. By awakening new perspectives separate from conventional and traditional ideologies, these writings astonish readers and provide enthusiasm and inspiration like morning-drenched flowers with their gentle fragrances. Like blooming flowers in front of our eyes, they contain inviting and heartfelt invitations. Their inviting fragrance captivates us, reminding us that life… Read More

Penguin Business. Paperback. NEW. Integrity and character matter. Without them, no amount of ability can get you anywhere. In addition, you need courage--courage to make difficult decisions and courage to oppose something if your conscience tells you that you are right'--Rahul BajajRahul Bajaj is a billionaire businessman, the chairman emeritus of the Bajaj Group and a former member of Parliament. This book is not just the story of Rahul Bajaj but the story of India. The author takes us through the country's transformation from the time Rahul Bajaj's mother was imprisoned during the freedom struggle to the prism of his eventful life.Based on unrestricted interviews, the book is full of anecdotes, business learnings and political asides. It is, at its core, a moving human story.

PENGUIN INDIA. Paperback. NEW. Rain in the Mountains brings together some of Ruskin Bond's most beautiful works from his years spent in the foothills of the Himalayas in the town of Mussoorie. Through vivid images and lucid writing, Bond evokes the everyday sights and sounds, and captures the essence of mountain life. The musings on his natural habitat, in both prose and poetry, offer a view of that simple and affable world. Some of his writings featured in the book are 'Once Upon a Mountain Time', 'Sounds I Like to Hear', 'How Far Is the River' and 'After the Monsoon'. Rain in the Mountains will transport the reader into the quiet world of the mountains, lit with an eternal charm.

Viz Media. Paperback. NEW. Four male friends have formed an unbreakable bond as they navigate the tumultuous journey of teenage love together. Through the highs and lows, they provide unwavering support for one another, creating a vibrant tapestry of friendship. Adolescence is a period of discovery, where emotions run wild and relationships bloom. These four friends, whose names we shall refer to as A, B, C, and D, have found solace in each other's company as they navigate the colorful ups and downs of teenage love. Their friendship serves as a pillar of strength, offering a safe space for them to share their experiences, seek advice, and find comfort. A, the first member of this quartet, is a charismatic and outgoing individual. He possesses a natural charm that draws people towards him effortlessly. A is the one who often initiates conversations about love and relationships, encouraging his friends to open up and share their thoughts and feelings. His infectious enthusiasm creates an atmosphere… Read More

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Penguin. Paperback. NEW. Meghnad Desai reflects on Indian democracy as it completes seventy years of colourful, eventful and energetic parliamentary existence. Pulling no punches, Desai looks at the history and evolution of Indian democratic institutions, pinpointing their achievements, but also their repeated failure to live up to the standards envisaged by the nation's founders. Drawing on his own career as a Labour peer in Britain's House of Lords, Desai has the rare understanding and familiarity with the process of politics, and is able therefore to identify its universal features and zoom in on its uniquely Indian aspects. This is a candid, reflective and unsparing view of the precepts and practice of Indian politics. It traces at the evolution and growth of identity politics, coalition governments and single-party rule and the differing political narratives of the north and the south. The Raisina Model is a critical and frequently uncomfortable meditation on India's contemporary political culture.

PENGUIN INDIA. Paperback. NEW. A new and illuminating portrait of one of the greatest figures of the twentieth century. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi has been the subject of over a dozen well-regarded biographies, yet key aspects of the man still prove elusive. In this book, Rajmohan Gandhi, a grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and an acclaimed biographer and scholar, attempts to understand the phenomenon that was Gandhi. This he does by examining in detail dominant and varied themes of Gandhi's life"his unsuccessful bid to keep India united, his attitude towards caste and untouchability; his relationship with those whose empire he challenged; his controversial experiments with chastity; his views on God, truth and non-violence; and his selection of heirs to lead a new-born nation. For a generation growing up on images of a simplified Father of the Nation and apostle of non-violence frozen in statues or reduced to a few predictable strokes of an artist's pen, this biography offers a rewarding insight into the… Read More