Books published by publisher Notion Press

Rohit Krishnan is a carefree Delhi soul born in a scholarly south Indian setting. To make matters worse his rebellious instincts constantly land him into trouble, with every situation worse than the previous.Academic success is unknown, high school his biggest nightmare, money is hard to come by and the family stays suspicious about anything he says or does. Rohit has an unenviable life for a 17-year-old. But does any of this weigh him down? Certainly not! His friends mean the world to him, love is always in the air and he trips and recovers with equal indifference.Perfectly Imperfect is a dramatic journey of Rohit Krishnan up against an imminent 12th standard exam debacle.His nonchalance is what keeps him going, but how long will he be able to stay afloat in this big bad, unforgiving world?Will Rohit survive the competition he is up against? Naïve as one is at 17, the story brings up pragmatic situations faced by a lot us and deals with them like only Rohit can.

Two explorers, Jay and Tobias, secretly smuggle huge uncut Ceylon Sapphires into Nepal. They plan to take pictures of the stones at the Everest base-camp to later sell them as high-value Himalayan Sapphires, which are actually extinct. To take professional photographs their common friend Chris comes along with them.But little did they know that fate had some other plans for them. Their impromptu journey turns into a mystical adventure when they reach a monastery and the monk recites an ancient legend which they are destined to fulfill. If they trap the divine healing power of nature in their uncut sapphires they will hold something priceless. Wishing for early retirement, they rush to execute a deadly ritual on Kala Pathar.However, perpetual fear and self-doubt scare them to manifest their heroic destiny, rather, the team breaks apart. In the end, somehow they manage to get back together but only to realize that the danger is much bigger than what they had anticipated. As they reach the last resort, their mystical adventure turns into a nightmare. However, it's too late to back down. There is no other option but to be prepared. Will Jay and Tobias be able to kill a ferocious mountain demon before it kills Chris? Will they be able to fly back home with their priceless Sapphires, all in one piece?

In this media age where communication skills matter, Rishabh's book is a useful guide and inspiration to a young India that is reaching out to the stars. Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting editor, India Today What makes this book a great read is Rishabh stands for what young India (people) is- aspirational, talented, humble, eager, self made and yet learning to come to terms with some of life's most simple yet most widespread problems. From overcoming stage fright, communication issues and introversion to now being a great role model for the youth to follow, his journey is truly a remarkable one Ronnie Screwvala, CEO, UTV Group An Open Mic is an inspirational journey of self-discovery, delicately framed and vividly described by a young and promising new voice. Shashi Tharoor, Indian Politician, Member of Parliament. “What makes Rishabh Shah’s story so relatable is that despite encountering challenges, he faces his fears and continues to persevere, thereby converting his biggest weakness into his greatest strength. An Open Mic is a book of hope and courage; It is a tale of true transformation – just the kind of inspiration young Indians need.” Mr. SHIAMAK DAVAR Guru of Modern & Contemporary Dance

In this electronic era of mobiles and laptops, let’s take a halt and give your children the true essence of short bedtime stories which are completely exclusive yet with hints of folktales our grandparents used to tell us. Dive into the magical world of fairies, mermaids, beasts and princes and princesses through this collection of bedtime stories and let them have a feel of our Daadi Naani ke kisse. This book is all about having fun along with moral lessons so that your child can learn while having fun and diving into his/her fantasy world. This book contains ten fabulous short stories about magical beings in the simplest of words.

Join Tanya as she discovers magic, adventure and a whole lot of interesting animals. She walks the ramp with Lolita the Llama in Peru, builds a dam for Bernie the beaver in Canada and has so many more unforgettable experiences. A Pocketful of Animals is a book of 26 short animal stories for children from the ages 4 to 104. Sandy Pops intended this to be a simple and happy book for all age groups. If you are an animal lover and love to sneak out of your bedroom for nocturnal adventures, then this is the book for you. So, get ready for your travels with Tanya and her pocketful of animals.

While dining at a restaurant one fateful evening, Nakul, our protagonist, sees a statue of a magnificent horse. A mysterious pull draws him to the mare. Nakul is on the verge of committing to his girlfriend Shweta and settling down, but instead gets sucked into the intrigue of the statue-mare’s life. The horse comes to life for Nakul, flies without wings, talks to him, is called Jay and possesses many powers. The tale she tells Nakul is one of her ancient past, which has led her here in search of her missing mate. Jay takes Nakul through an incredible journey that also reveals the intentions of a criminal gang who are using the unsuspecting skills of a master sculptor to steal the statue of a beautiful black stallion. How would these exquisite creatures have evolved and what powers would they have acquired had they not been domesticated by humans? What is it that makes the mare fly without wings? Nakul ponders these questions and more as he helps Jay pursue her quest. In the process Nakul learns from Jay valuable lessons on loyalty and love that help him navigate his own relationship with Shweta. The Tale of the Timeless Horse is a fascinating story that weaves science, fantasy, romance, action, art and music into a gripping narrative that will stir your creative thinking as you embark on a literary journey with the characters in the novel.

This story is set at a time long after the great Owidu obtained the Orb, which is known to be the most powerful and yet mysterious object in the universe. Samuel Morko and his young apprentice Adams Mask are now ruthlessly conquering the entire kingdom of AKD. To save the Orb, it has been split into three crystals of nature, light and power and hidden away around the kingdom. Many years later, Thrygun and his companions are drawn by a prophecy to collect the crystals to form the Orb once again. Adventures and dangers meet them at every turn. However, the powerful Adams Mask is one step ahead all the way. Will Thrygun be finally drawn to the capital to witness Mask win the war? Is this the end for the kingdom?

In this book, the author explains how he came in close contact with Sai Baba of Shirdi when he was 21 years old and why he felt the need to write this book. He says that he was inspired by Sai Himself. This book targets the youth of today as they need Sai regardless of caste, creed, religion and geographies. The author is convinced that all the readers, irrespective of their age, will find the right direction through this book, which will add meaning not only to their lives, but also to the lives of many directionless souls. WE NEED SAI FOREVER…AT 6, 16 AND 60! SAURABH KHANNA

“‘Utthisht Bharat,’ he said, and in that magical moment I felt that the river, the trees, and the sky…were saying, ‘Utthisht Bharat.’ I got up, never to look back or have doubts again.”Just as the Bharata of yore responded to the Lord’s call to rise up from dejection, to fulfill his glorious destiny, this modern day Bharat too rises up from the pits of despair and defeat, to set out steadily on his appointed path of duty.Bharat, an IITian, with a management degree from IIM, had a ‘successful’ innings in the corporate world, with overseas postings too. Having acquired a substantial bank balance, he has the urge to set up a business in rural India, which will bring greater profits to the farmers. Predictably, he is ruthlessly pushed out, and systematically ruined by the vested interests that feel threatened. Deep in despair, he gets help from a most unexpected quarter, a poor tribal snake charmer, known as Nagbaba…A gripping tale of how he comes out from the mires of debt and ruin, to rise up again, wiser but undeterred from his chosen path…A story of modern India, the two Indias of the cities and the villages… the urban, educated, elite youth with modern knowledge from science and technology, and the illiterate people of the forests, who have the wealth of wisdom passed down from centuries… the development of cities, which takes place at the cost of the proliferation of slums… the two different cultures that coexist in mutual wariness and mistrust…

Gratitude narrates two beautiful stories:The Thankful CoatDavid had a wonderful family and a beautiful house to live in. He also had a lovely little sister and an adorable dog. In spite of all this, David was not happy. So, when Sandy gave David the Thankful Coat, he was very grateful. He felt truly happy for the first time in his life. But, Sandy had to take the Thankful Coat to other unhappy children also. Did David let go of the Thankful Coat? Did he go back to being unhappy?The Hospital HorseEmily’s grandparents gave Emily a wooden rocking horse for her birthday, which she named Henry. Soon, she outgrew Henry and was unable to use him. When her mummy saw this, she suggested that Henry should be sent to the hospital. “Hospital! I am not sick,” thought Henry. But he was put in a car and taken to the hospital. Did Henry like it at the hospital? The book on the Value Gratitude will be followed by 7 other books based on values of Integrity, Love, Courage, Respect, Humility, Trust and Focus and Commitment.

What happens when a team of young boys and girls arrive at a village school after attaining their IIM degrees?Lakchmi Narayan, a Dhanush lookalike and a layabout, convinces his group of friends to help his father who runs a government school in his village.The group falls in with his plan reluctantly at first. Soon they find themselves making wonderful reforms there.They mature out into level-headed individuals, and finally find their own niches in the world.A coming of age novel, The Village School holds several valuable lessons about love, diligence and life.