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According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu, the God of Preservation is supposed to be responsible for the sustenance, protection and maintenance of the Universe. To establish righteousness and destroy injustice in the world, he has incarnated in different life forms in various ages. Each incarnation has an interesting story associated with it which describes the feats of Vishnu. Such personifications are popularly believed to be ten in all though there is no upper limit to them. Children are inquisitive by nature and have often wondered why God incarnated himself time and again. In this book, each incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been presented in a manner that will be enlightening, educational and fun for children as well as grown-ups.ABOUT THE AUTHORDivya Jain writes for children in English and Hindi. She has written several short stories and research based articles. These have been published as books, in children’s magazines, and as part of various collections. She is on the editorial board of ‘Writer and Illustrator’, the quarterly journal published by the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC).CONTENTS:1. Matsya Avatara2. Kurma Avatara3. Varaha Avatara4. Narsimha Avatara5. Vamana Avatara6. Parasurama Avatara7. Rama Avatara8. Krishna Avatara9. Buddha Avatara10. Kalki Avatara

In ancient times, the jester was a very important person because he could always make people laugh and be happy. Many humorous tales are attributed to these jesters.There are stories of Birbal, patronised by Emperor Akbar, of Tenali Ramakrishna, from the court of Krishna Deva Raya of south India, and of Gopal, the chief jester in the court of Maharaja Krishna Chandra of Bengal.Maharaja Krishna Chandra ruled during the Islamic period in medieval India. His biggest rival was the governor of Murshidabad, referred to as the Nawab in all the stories.One is not sure who the Nawab actually was. He could very well have been a fictitious character created to make the stories interesting.Indeed, neither the Maharaja nor the Nawab is depicted as intelligent or witty.Many stories are told of how the Maharaja tries to outwit the Nawab and how Gopal assists in these endeavours. In every story, it is Gopal who emerges the hero.

Children's BookStories for kids: Slowie Stories - Talking with baby UnicornFunny facts Bedtime Stories for KidsParents love their children more than anything. But being a parent is NOT easy and our Sloth friend, Slowie, is back to prove this! Read along as you and your child will once again enjoy the silly antics of this slowly animal ! This is a read aloud kids book and is easy to read. The target age range audience is for toddlers, preschool and young children. Slowie Stories is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. This book is suitable for parents to read to their children. Grandparents will definitely enjoy reading this book to their grandchildren.

If you are fed up of calling yourself a 'single', if you have had enough of forgettable blind dates and frivolous relationships, if you long to get hooked up with your Mr/Ms Right, you have come to the right place. Rules of Attraction is an unparalleled guide to conquering the hearts, which you can truly bank upon.This book emphasises the psychological aspects of love. It intimates you about the various emotional and psychological needs of a person, and helps you slowly enter his/her social, personal, and finally intimate zone, laying a strong foundation of a long-lasting relationship in the process. Authored by an experienced psychologist, the book will ensure that not only you 'rise' in love with the right person, but also make him/her reciprocate your feelings with equal love and ardour.ABOUT THE AUTHORThe author, Dr. Amit Abraham is heading the Department of psychology at a premier institution. His doctorate work is in the area of personality psychology. He has published several research papers and authored books on psychology and general interest. He is also heading a mental health organisation called Samvaidna, which is actively involved in the area of guidance and counselling, therapy, testing and personality improvement programmes along with conducting workshops on various psychological issues. He is the recipient of the U.P. Shikshak Samman for the year 2006 awarded by Bright Organisation For Youth.CONTENTS:PrefaceOverviewThe StartersFirst ImpressionsBeauty and The BeholderBody LanguageLoves Me – Loves Me NotThe Line of ControlBreaking The IceThe Final Intrusion

Aesop’s moral and educative fables are well-known and read all over the world.It is believed that Aesop was born in 620BC in Greece, to a slave family. Thus he could not receive any formal education, but he was very clever, intellegent and had a philosophical bent of mind. He spun interesting moral tales using animal and birds as his main characters. ‘Sour Grapes’, ‘The Lion and the Mouse’, ‘Wolf! Wolf!’, ‘The Thristy Crow’, ‘Who will bell the Cat’, are some of the stories that are still very popular and loved by children.This book is a compilation of such fascinating stories. These tales besides being immensely entertaining, help children in developing their mental faculties, logical reasoning and quick thinking. This is the reason Aesop‘s Fables are so popular and read even today, 2500 years after his death.

This interesting and enchanting collection of folk tales from all over India is basically meant for children to make them learn thelanguage and at the same time acquaint them with rich Indian values and culture.These short stories contain all the necessary ingredients that are required to capture a child`s ever-inquisitive mind and helphim solve the various mysteries of life. Actually, folk tales originated from the bedtime stories that were usually narrated to us byour grandmothers and mothers and these stories contained a moral coupled with wit, humour, thrill, horror, beauty, love andwhat not!ContentsCONTENTS:1. The Magical Chant2. Rumna and Jhumna3. The Rainbow Prince4. How was the Moon Created?5. The Value of Tears6. Ramu does his Best7. When Destiny Decides...

This is a novel for children, in the older age group, who know of the vast expanse of the Universe that stretches unto infinity and of recent successes in space exploration.The seed idea for the story was provided by American space probes that led to the landing of two Rover spacecraft on Mars in January 2004. Many scientists refer to Mars as an Earth’s Twin.The blend of fact and fiction is what makes this novel truly fantastic. It is this fusion that makes a lasting impact on the target audience.

The Surprise Gift is the touching tale of an adopted child. The Autobiography narrates the woes of a pet dog abandoned by selfish masters. Sweety’s Resolution is a sci-fi story weaving an environmental message. The Mission captures the excitement of a trek undertaken by some kids in search of a runaway friend. The Turning Point revolves around a domestic servant who is treated like a son by the family, sent to school and then finds his own standing in society. The Red Monster is the tale of a postal runner who falls prey to a mail van. The Oath recounts the tale of a freedom fighter, whose son’s adoption of US citizenship has a tragic outcome. The Interesting Chat reveals coincidental happenings between two Internet Chat partners. The Anti-climax is an account of a bank employee s attempt to foil a bank robbery. Slip of the Tongue is a tale of a beggar and a girl that has a twist in the tail. Sabari’s Story show how a school teacher imparts an important lesson to students through the story of Lord Ram and an untouchable lady Sabari.

*Much Ado About Nothing, the first story, recounts how young Karishma unmasks criminals who have stolen the famous Kohinoor diamond.*The Woman in White is about the adventure of four young boys who investigate a haunted house and almost come to grief.*The Wonder Boy is the story of the dog, Cocky, and a gifted boy tackling a gang of poachers who are killing zoo animals in the jungle.*Two Buttons and a Pin narrates how teenager Rishi helps a poor boy,Dhanu, who is being framed for attempted murder.*Two Hours of Doom is a sci-fi adventure where 10-year-old Shiv is teleported into 35th century India and has a brush with death.

The Witches of Waitiki is riveting story that holds you spellbound till the end.You are forever in a suspense wondering whether Rishi will be overcome by the spell of witches or not.Then you have The Third Connection, where over-inquisitive Karishma pursues the man who murdered three landlords. Will she end up as another victim of the killer?A Dog`s Day Out tells the tale of how the kidnapped sister of a drug addict is rescued by, but naturally, their dog!The Cabin at Nizams is a sci-fi story that transports you into another dimension and the world of Tenkos and Domens.And Brahm`s Symphony tells of a boy who never held a cricket bat but went on to coach and win for his team.About the author:J.P. Kerawala was born on November 7, 1948 at Abu Road, Rajasthan. He completed his education from Calcutta Boy`s School and St. Xavier`s College (B.Com Hons).Beginning his career as an accountant, he later switched professions to marketing. In 1984, Kerawala brought out The Adventures of Timpa, publishing six books and 34 short stories, all in comic form.