Books with author Rohini Chowdhury

Gautama’s ideas went against the established beliefs of centuries. His teachings did not rely on the idea of a Supreme God or gods who could rescue humanity from its sorrows; instead he believed that nirvana lay within each person; and could be achieved by following the right path. Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth; very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama; the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1;500 years in India; and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor; high born and lower caste. Today; the religion he founded is followed all over the world.Here is the fascinating story of his life—from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the story of the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India

The twenty myths in this book come from the great classic tales of Greece and Rome, and from Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, African, Indian and Asian traditions. At the heart of each is the story of a child hero. Some of the stories are well-known-of Horus, of the Pandavas, of Heracles, and of Romulus and Remus. There are also many that are less well-known-the story of Cuchulainn, the Celtic hero, Wen P'eng, the Chinese boy who turns into a dragon, and Rustam, Zal and Sohrab, the three princes of Persia.

Gautama s ideas went against the established beliefs of centuries. His teachings did not rely on the idea of a Supreme God or gods who could rescue humanity from its sorrows; instead he believed that nirvana lay within each person, and could be achieved by following the right path. Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth, very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1,500 years in India, and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor, high born and lower caste. Today, the religion he founded is followed all over the world. Here is the fascinating story of his life from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and attainment of nirvana; how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him; and the story of the tumultuous lives of people and kingdoms in ancient India

Zero is very special. There is no other number quite like it in the universe. So says Sir Tzyphyr. Sir Tzyphyr is no ordinary magician. He is the greatest Wizard of the Universe for he knows mathemagic, the spell of numbers. This gives him powers greater than ordinary magic ever could. Join him as he takes the twins Megha and Mehul on a second exciting journey into the magical world of numbers. This time they find out all they can about that most special and mysterious of numbers, Zero! Time for another mathemagical adventure with them as they explore units, tens, thousands and more!

I am Tzyphyr, the greatest Wizard and Mathemagician in the Universe. You may call me Sir Tzyphyr! declared the twins strange visitor. Tall and thin as a pencil, he wore a flowing, old-fashioned robe and a very cross look on his face. Sir Tzyphyr is no ordinary Wizard he knows mathemagic, the spell of numbers. It gives him a power greater than ordinary magic ever could. With him, the twins Megha and Mehul set off on a series of adventures to explore the fascinating world of numbers. They learn how numbers are used to measure, count and set things in order.

When the Princess of Aleya set out to search for the mysterious Moonflower, she brought upon her people the curse of the Djinn. Dadu, Juno s beloved grandfather, went looking for the Princess but disappeared. Now, war is brewing between the Aleyans and the Djinn and, according to an ancient prophecy, only Juno can help. Accompanied by the brave Aleyan warriors Niyati and Ahan and a grumpy, talking Map she flies fast towards the Garden of the Djinn, encountering many enchanted creatures on the way including a telepathic merlion and an amnesiac StarSprite. Juno must outwit the Djinn and end the war. If she fails, she may never see her Dadu again, and the people of Aleya will be doomed forever! Packed with action and adventure, The Garden of the Djinn is a thrilling tale that will captivate readers.