Books published by publisher Rupa Publications India

This is the story of a little girl called Fern who saves a little pig, Wilbur, from being killed because he is born the runt of his litter, and of Wilbur’s dear friend, Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider. Charlotte’s Web is one of the most popular children’s classic that celebrates friendship, love, life and even death.‘Some Pig’. ‘Terrific’. ‘Humble’. ‘Radiant’. These are the words that Charlotte weaves in her web praising Wilbur in Zuckerman’s barn with some much-needed help from Templeton the rat to trick the farmer and save Wilbur. Charlotte’s spider web shows how she sees Wilbur who, more than anything, wants a friend and the spider proves to be a loyal one till the very end.

Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decades now, delighting and enchanting each new generation of readers with his heart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated in this essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed to introduce the young reader to Ruskin's cast of beloved characters - from the irrepressible Rusty, with his constant thirst for adventure, to his Grandfather, with his overflowing kindness towards all creatures great and small, from the resolute Bina, who braves a leopard to walk to school, to Suraj and Sunder Singh, who become unlikely friends. Including classic tales such as 'The Girl on the Train', 'Coming Home to Dehra', 'The Room of Many Colours' and 'The Blue Umbrella', in turns funny, touching, whimsical and nostalgic, this collection is a must-read for children and adults alike.

Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decadesnow, delighting and enchanting each new generation of readers with hisheart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated inthis essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed tointroduce the young reader to Ruskin’s cast of beloved characters—from theirrepressible Rusty, with his constant thirst for adventure, to his Grandfather,with his overflowing kindness towards all creatures great and small; from theresolute Bina, who braves a leopard to walk to school, to Suraj and SunderSingh, who become unlikely friends.Including classic tales such as ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Coming Home toDehra’, ‘The Room of Many Colours’ and ‘The Blue Umbrella’; in turns funny,touching, whimsical and nostalgic, this collection is a must-read for childrenand adults alike.

Along with quantum mechanics in the 1920s, Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity (1905) and General Theory of Relativity (1916) stand as the supreme achievements of twentieth-century physics.In simplest terms, the theory of Relativity is an approach to the measurement and study of space and time. The theory assumes that findings are based upon the relation of the frame of reference to the objects measured. The Special Theory of Relativity is primarily concerned with electric and magnetic phenomena. The General Theory focuses on gravity—not as a force as Newton postulated—but as a curved field in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass.Redesigned to present an easier reading, Relativity includes both explanatory illustrations and mathematical derivations of Einstein’s theories. This book brings out the great scientist’s remarkable ability to penetrate directly into the heart of the subject and yet remain lucid and accessible.

One of the most published and translated books in the world, The Little Prince fascinates the reader with its story of a pilot marooned in the Sahara after something goes wrong with his plane, and a little man with golden hair who has ‘fallen’ to earth by chance. As the pilot tries to repair his plane, the little man requests him to draw a sheep as well as a box to keep the sheep in, so that it may not harm a flower he cares for—and therein begins a friendship that leads us to re-examine the many things we take for granted in our everyday life. Part fantasy, part fable, this is written as much for children as for adults, bringing home the message ‘what is essential, is invisible to the eye’.

The oldest surviving collection of India fables,the Panchatantra,was probably written around 200 B.c. by the great Hindu scholar Pandit Vishnu Sharma.The Panchatantra is a book of niti,the wise conduct of life,written in the form a chain of simple stories.Each of these stories has a moral and philosophical theme aiming to guide the reader on how to attain success in life by understanding human nature.These tales have stood the test of time and are pertinent even in modern times.The Panchatantra is an abridged form written for children.Here is the complete translation of the book as written by Vishnu Sharma.

‘Some of the evil of my tale may have been inherent in our circumstances...We were a self -centered army without parade or gesture, devoted to freedom, the second of man’s creeds, a purpose so ravenous that it devoured all our strength, a hope so transcendent that our earlier ambitions faded in its glare.’Written by T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1922) is an autobiographical account of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks during the First World War. A narrative of war and adventure, one written with political acumen and extraordinary sensitivity, this book chronicles an epic historical event seen from the eyes of one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating soldier-poets.

The Junior Classics series, comprising twenty titles, introduces young readers to literary masterpieces by celebrated authors, ranging from Charles Dickens and R.L. Stevenson to Louisa M. Alcott and H.G. Wells. The all-time popular novels packed with colourful illustrations bring alive the lovable characters and can keep children entertained for hours. Each book in the series has a collection of four stories from diverse genres and by different writers, which makes reading a lot of fun. Thoughtfully abridged and told in simple language, this engaging series will kindle the love for reading in children. This treasure trove of eighty stories, ranging from adventure, fantasy, satire to mystery and romance, will be a welcome addition to any child’s personal library.

‘The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.’A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen.In My Life Dr Kalam writes his life story starting from his days growing up at Rameswaram; about working on India’s space and missile programmes; his years as the eleventh President of India; and about his life thereafter. Full of anecdotes that demonstrate the importance of hard work, commitment,courage and innovative thinking, this autobiography is a wonderful introduction to a remarkable life. Beautifully illustrated and simply written, My Life will inspire readers of all ages.