Books published by publisher London: Penguin 1965. (Puffin Books)

How did the world become what it is today? How and when were the countries formed? Where did people come from? How did art, technology, science, language and literature begin? In The Puffin History of the World- Volume 1, Roshen Dalal traces the origin of human beings and the different aspects of their development and growth, right from the big bang and the origin of the universe, up to CE 1500. Well-researched and comprehensive, this book speaks of great civilizations and empires, epics, myths and legends, religions old and new, wars and conquests, clothes, food and lifestyle, trade, travel and adventure and much more. It packs in exciting trivia, numerous maps and illustrations that provide a breathtaking overview of global history. Ideal for students and young readers, this amazing reference guide helps to bring the past to life like never before.

Adventures of Feluda: Royal Bengal Mystery is another spellbinding and gripping novel which follows the exploits of the famous Bengali detective, Feluda. This time Feluda is visiting the famous hunter and renowned wildlife writer, Mahitosh Sinha-Roy in his Jalpaiguri palace. The master detective is presented with a puzzle that holds the clue to ancestral treasure. But before Feluda could get to the bottom of the mystery, Mr. Sinha-Roy s secretary is found dead in the forest, his body brutalized by a tiger. Feluda's inquiries lead him deeper and deeper into an appalling family secret. He comes face to face with a fierce and bloodthirsty Royal Bengal tiger in a final confrontation. Will Feluda be able to unravel the secret behind the hidden ancient treasure?

Chosen by the Sunday Times (London) as one of its 99 Best Books for ChildrenThe people of remote Inishrone, a few miles off the Connemara coast, know better than to go to the Island of Horses. Everyone has heard tales of men who have gone there and never come back. Yet one day young Pat Conroy and his friend Danny MacDonagh head off anyway, telling their parents that they are fishing for eels. On the island they find no ghosts but many mysteries, including a beautiful—and tame—black colt. But when they return home, with the colt in tow, they find themselves launched into a world of trouble. Before their adventure is over, the boys must brave rough seas and the murderous duplicity of a conniving horse trader, with only the advice of Pat's frail grandmother and their own good sense to guide them.A loving, clear-eyed portrait of rural Irish life, The Island of Horses is fraught with suspense and peopled with unforgettable individuals.