Books published by publisher Rupa

Manor Farm is like any other English farm, expect for a drunken owner, Mr Jones, incompetent workers and oppressed animals. Fed up with the ignorance of their human masters, the animals rise up in rebellion and take over the farm. Led by intellectually superior pigs like Snowball and Napoleon, the animals how to take charge of their destiny and remove the inequities of their lives. But as time passes, the realize that things aren't happening quite as expected. Animal Farm is, one level, a simple story about barnyard animals. On a much deeper level, it is a savage political satire on corrupted ideals, misdirected revolutions and class conflict-themes as valid today as they were sixty years ago.

Success, money and fame require grooming. This book is dedicated to all the zealous viewers and aspiring contestants of India s most popular quiz programme Kaun Banega Crorepati. This concise yet very useful kit of knowledge contains great food for your grey cells and will make you all geared up for the upcoming fourth season of KBC. We know you desire to leave no stone unturned for reaching the pedestal of victory. The key is to practice as practice makes a man perfect . So follow this mantra and give a fillip to your preparation with this book, which is based on the same module as KBC. The book commemorates the return of the television program Kaun Banega Crorepati. The book offers a rich gaming experience to readers. This compact kit of enormous knowledge is meant to please, tease and tantalize readers. A well researched, lively question and answer format , and lifelines structure similar to the one on TV show makes for an enjoyable quizzing experience. A perfect blend of entertainment and knowledge. Apart from 1,000 exclusive brain teasers, there is also a qualifying Fastest Finger First round to make sure that only the best gets through. However, you are not alone. There are three lifelines to your rescue---an audience poll (always at your disposal!), fifty-fifty and phone-a-friend. So all the best for your KBC journey.

When Edmond Dantes is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, he vows to escape and destroy those who betrayed him. With his former life a distant memory, revenge drives him forward. Using the fortune left to him by Abbe Faria, he transforms himself into the powerful and enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, and systematically hunts down the men who put him behind bars. Acting as destiny's agent, Dantes must face not only his enemies, but also the moral dilemmas raised by his ruthless quest for justice. With skill and mercilessness, he manipulates those around him to do his bidding, leaving a trail of social carnage in his wake. Can the man who once had so much to live for, complete his mission and find peace, or will fate thwart his plan at the very last?

After the fall of Troy, the intrepid Odysseus sets sail for Ithaca. En route, his ships are blown off course and Odysseus and his men must face a series of adventures before they can reach home. He has to beguile the enchantress Circe, defeat the six-headed sea monster Scylla, and resist the lure of the Siren s song. And as he negotiates the favours bestowed on him by the goddess Athena and faces the wrath of god of the sea, Poseidon. Odysseus understands that he will have to rely on himself to overcome this ultimate test of endurance.The Odyssey is one of the most important epic poems of Greek mythology. It describes a rousing adventure and, in doing so, explores the various facets of the human condition. Features A brilliantly written classic from one of the world s oldest and most enchanting story tellers - Homer It is a timeless classic about the sojourns of Odysseus, which teach him lessons of life besides offering a rousing adventure The Odyssey is one of the oldest and most important epic poems of Greek mythology which is a must for all literature enthusiasts and students alike