Books published by publisher Struik Publishers

Did you know that Thomas Edison was penniless and almost starving when he left for New York? Or, how once Charlie Chaplin confused Einstein? Or, how German physicist, Gustav Kirchoff, presented his banker with `gold from sun`? Spice in Science is an unusual book replete with interesting incidents, funny situations, memorable events and little known facts from the lives of scientists, researchers, inventors and mathematicians. Herein you will find no pungent formulae or esoteric ideas, simply a colourful embroidery of humorous stories and amusing anecdotes laced with unforgettable incidents from the fascinating lives of these great geniuses. This book does not contain the serious science from cloistered laboratories. Instead, it transmits the crackles of laughter that cracked up these labs sometimes in wonder, sometimes in mirth and sometimes in mysticism. From...CV Raman to Srinivas Ramanujan, Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein, Michael Faraday to Thomas Edison and Marie Curie to Guglielmo Marconi...this book has funnies and anecdotes on one and all. So, whether you are interested in science or only dig pure fun, Spice in Science is just the right book for you.

Supplementary science books not only interest and excite young students,but also stimulate their interest in the subject. This exciting book shows you how to have fun with 101 Science Games. There is little doubt that science experiments can be quite interesting and useful in discovering mysteries of nature.In fact,it is the science that has led man from the lantern and the bullock-cart age to Electronics and Supersonic Jet age. The book is fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions to give you hands-on experience of making simple scientific equipments like:*Telescope*Barometer*Hectometer*Model Electric Motor*Electroscope*Periscope*Steam TurbineThis project-work will acquaint you practically with the basic principles of specific applications. Now, you too can prepare for your next science fair.

Silviya, a girl living in our present day society in India, finds herself unexpectedly confronted with difficult questions about herself due to her horrible dreams. She was born amid bloodshed and violence in an obscure tribe of North America. Her grandmother Trisha who was an Indian took her to India for safety and solace and shattered all relationships with past. Silviya knew nothing about her origin but past cast its shadows through horrible dreams. Forced to pick up the pieces and deal with her past, Silviya embarks on a journey to an obscure region Bangolarrea with her friends, where she was born, to find out the truth and her identity. In the meantime, the Falcon tribe in which Silviya was born is threatened by the Naga tribe. As the time go by, Silviya finds herself falling in love with her collage friend Manav, but is it even possible for a girl from the obscure tribe having supernatural powers and a boy of modern day to have a happy ending together. The presence of a young warrior - Ralf - in her tribe and the future forecast prompts her to rethink whether it is better to forgot her past or to rehabilitate in India with Manav or whether to live in the past or destroy it once and for all? What would be the outcome of the war, would Silviya be able to survive? #v&spublishers

The book deals exhaustively with the varied nuances of etiquette and good manners for all important occasions. A handy guide for people of all age-groups to constantly cultivate the acumen for polished behaviour, in order to outshine in all spheres of life. Children are inquisitive and imitative by nature. Let their perception absorb the bonhomie, cheerfulness and courtesy all around for an overall growth of their personalities.

Silviya, a girl living in our present day society in India, finds herself unexpectedly confronted with difficult questions about herself due to her horrible dreams. She was born amid bloodshed and violence in an obscure tribe of North America. Her grandmother Trisha who was an Indian took her to India for safety and solace and shattered all relationships with past. Silviya knew nothing about her origin but past cast its shadows through horrible dreams.Forced to pick up the pieces and deal with her past, Silviya embarks on a journey to an obscure region Bangolarrea with her friends, where she was born, to find out the truth and her identity. In the meantime, the Falcon tribe in which Silviya was born is threatened by the Naga tribe.As the time go by, Silviya finds herself falling in love with her collage friend Manav, but is it even possible for a girl from the obscure tribe having supernatural powers and a boy of modern day to have a happy ending together.The presence of a young warrior – Ralf – in her tribe and the future forecast prompts her to rethink whether it is better to forgot her past or to rehabilitate in India with Manav or whether to live in the past or destroy it once and for all? What would be the outcome of the war, would Silviya be able to survive?

Magic with its tricks and illusions continues to enthral audiences all over. And also as an art of deception it has not lagged behind. Like other arts it too has made great strides during the last century in India. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive account of the latest novelties and up-to-date methods developed in the field. The primary purpose of the book is to develop scientific temper by dispelling superstitions in the minds of the people about this great art. The chemical tricks provided on every page beneath illustrations, will expose the tricks of the so-called sorcerers.

From back cover. The classic tales of animal adventures which have enthralled South Africans of all ages for so long, have now been combined in a collection of true adventure stories, re-told especially for children. All the tales in this book are true accounts of fascinating encounters between people and animals, but most importantly, they are about animals.

1998 Southern Book softcover(trade paperback), reprint, South Africa import. Nick Greaves (When Lion Could Fly: and Other Tales from Africa). This unusual book mixes fact and fiction to the delight and fascination of older children. In it, 36 stories have been collected from authentic African folklore and mythology--some rarely if ever heard before. - Amazon

The book, Physics is one among the 12 books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of Knowledge. The subject matter contains simple and fully coloured illustrative chapters on Energy, Magnetism, Electricity, Light, Sound, Force, Motion, Atomic and Nuclear Energy, Pressure, Relativity, etc. Hence dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, which you can use it as a reference material for academic studies or extra curricular activities. Happy Reading and Learning!

If you are looking for a book that guarantees you to give different types of exciting and brain storming questions and answers on various subjects of common interest, such as Science, information and Technology, Literature, History, Geography, Sports, Cinema, Current Affairs, etc., Quiz Time - On the Go... is the ideal one. This is in line with the Quiz Time series which have already been published under the heads: Quiz Time History and Quiz Time Mathematics. The book is a unique compilation of more than 1100 interesting and brainteasing question with answers on all the above mentioned subjects and much more. The chapters have been divided according to the various subjects to make it easier for students to locate the relevant questions along with their respective answers. It is meant for all as it aims to educate and enlighten its readers, irrespective of age, sex, colour, race, profession, etc. It satisfies the curioisties of its readers, particularly the student section and the ones aspiring to successfully compete in different entrance examinations like the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), Bank Entrance Exams, CAT or the Common Admission Test by the Indian Institutes of Management, TOEFL, GRE, etc.

The present book, Scientists Inventions and Discoveries is one among the five books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of Knowledge. The book has been broadly divided into two parts- Part-I: The brief life histories and salient contributions of some well-known Scientists like Archimedes, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Galileo, Newton, Louis Pasteur, Michael Faraday, Marie Curie, Thomas Alva Edison and many more. The second part or Part II emphasises on some major Inventions and Breakthroughs in the scientific world, such as: Bacteria, Vitamins, Vaccines, Aeroplane, Electricity, Cinema, Steam Engine and so on which have revolutionised and transformed the human life completely. Therefore dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, and if you happen to be a school student, you can even use it as a reference book or guide. Happy Reading and Learning too!