Fiction
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck: Jeff Kinney, Rs. 350
In this latest instalment of the series, Greg enters middle school and life is not going to be the same. Rowley, his best friend, is no longer at his side and he just cannot seem to make new friends.
Gods, Kings & Slaves: The Siege Of Madurai: R. Venketesh, Rs. 395
Having left behind his step- brother Sundar in the race to the throne, Prince Veera Pandyan is set to rule from Madurai, reputed to be the richest city in the subcontinent. But invisible fractures within the kingdom threaten to destroy it and a new enemy approaches, swifter than anyone can imagine.
Earth Bound: Aprilynne Pike, Rs. 325
The author has created a romance built on a love triangle filled with epic stakes and centuries’ long conspiracy.
The Mountain Of Light: Indu Sundaresan, Rs. 299
Wondrous and historically rich tale of the 105 carat Kohinoor diamond.
The Golem And The Djinni: Helene Wecker, Rs. 699
Magical story of unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures until a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds.
Non-fiction
Brahman Settlements In Kerala: Kesavan Veluthat, Rs. 350
Revised edition of a pioneering study on the rise and growth of the Brahmanical establishments in Kerala.
Indiapedia: The All-India Factfinder: Hachette, Rs. 175
This reference book will introduce you to different aspects of India, from history to economy, from geography to flora and fauna, from sports to cinema.
Also find detailed information for homework, essays, quizzes and general knowledge enhancement.
Focus: The Hidden Driver Of Excellence: Daniel Goleman, Rs. 499
The author delves into the science of attention in all its varieties, presenting a long overdue discussion of this little noticed and under-rated mental asset that matters enormously for how we navigate life.
Surfaces And Essences: Analogy As The Fuel And Fire Of Thinking: Douglas Hofstadter, Rs. 1,499
By plunging the reader into a variety of colourful situations involving language, thought and memory, this book puts forth a radical and deeply surprising new vision of the act of thinking.
My Autobiography: Alex Ferguson, Rs. 1,299
Sir Alex reveals his story as it unfolded, from his very early days in the tough shipyard areas of Govan to being the manager of the world's most successful club.
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