Books published by publisher Star Publishers Distributors

Kloud9 is an exclusive magazine for youth, encapsulating within its pages interesting and motivational content for the readers, by the readers. The aim is to develop their creative talents and showcase them too. Kloud9 organises an All-India Short Story Contest in two categories every year – Junior (classes VII to IX); and Senior (classes X to XII, also referred to as first year graduation). Reaching for Kloud9 comprises award-winning stories from Junior and Senior categories, 2015-17. It opens up a fantasy world painted by these young, magical authors, with the stories spanning a wide gamut of themes – from young mystery solvers, to naughty escapades; from dreamy aspirations to paranormal encounters; from dreams to their fulfilment. Guided and mentored by Ruskin Bond – the internationally acclaimed writer for children – and a brainchild of Prof. Achyuta Samanta (Founder, KIIT and KISS), it has spread like wildfire among the student community.

If you have tried diet after diet without shedding pounds, it may not be your fault. In this revolutionary book, Dr. Pamela Smith discusses the eighteen most common reasons why you can’t lose weight, and guides you in overcoming the obstacles that stand between you and a trimmer body. Why You Can’t Lose Weight is divided into four parts. Part I looks at lifestyle practices, such as insufficient exercise and sleep. Part II examines health disorders, such as food allergies and thyroid hormone dysfunction. And Part III discusses biochemical problems, such as insulin resistance and depression. For each difficulty discussed, the author explains how the problem can be recognized, how it contributes to weight gain, and how you can take steps towards a slimmer body. The last part guides you in putting together a customized, easy-to-follow weight-loss program. If you’ve been frustrated by one-size-fits-all diet plans, it’s time to learn what’s really keeping you from reaching your goal. With Why You Can’t Lose Weight, you’ll discover how to lose weight and enjoy radiant health.

When Paul Renauld asked for help from Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings, little did he know he would not live to see them. The detective duo reaches France, only to be welcomed with the news of Renauld’s murder. He had been stabbed multiple times with a letter opener on a nearby golf course and left in a freshly dug grave. Poirot is perplexed to see the dead man wearing his son’s overcoat, with a passionate love letter in his pocket. His wife had reported that masked men had abducted him from their home in the dead of the night. The mystery thickens when another corpse is found, stabbed with the same weapon, in the same way. Poirot and Hastings are out to find the killer, and cannot trust anyone – the grieving widow, the son about to be disinherited and a mysterious neighbour. In his second major investigative adventure, Poirot fights to unravel the mystery behind The Murder on the Links.