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Ten Old Earth years ago, The Mighty Draas, a highly evolved alien species that had first posed as friends to the humans, attacked humankind. Crushed by the machinations of the Draas emperor Raathmor and the brute force of the Draas armada he commanded, the humans lost the war. Left with no option but to flee, they went into hiding. The year is 9 Yugam and the Draas Empire now rules the human home system and its allied worlds. When Kae's father was killed in the slums of Kan-Siakh, Kae was thrown into a life of slavery under a sadistic master, a stinking Oreg by the name of Sashimi. With nothing much to live or hope for, all Kae cared about in the ten Old Earth years that he served the monster, was Prize, a beautiful Apsa. But when Kae stole a holo-projector from a group of Reptyds, something he had only thought to be a shiny trinket that he would use to bargain with his master, he suddenly finds himself entangled in a web of interstellar proportions that will fling him to the furthest corners of known space.

This book comes from a very personal place. I always longed for a pet, Finally, after much pleading, Tootsie, a mini dachshund, came along, followed a few years later by Chika, a Pomeranian. Tootsie and I were inseparable. When she became a star in my arms, the poem, The Rainbow Bridge was : source of consolation Tootsie missed meeting my daughter by a few months, but Chika was around when Ishanvi was born and became a much-loved part of her early life. Chika became a 'star when Ishanvi was a few years old and she could not for the life of her figure out where he'd gone. So, my mother made up a story for her about how Chika had become a star and that was her source of consolation. That's how this book came about, through years of telling these stories. I hope it will help children deal with a subject that we normally don't address - the loss of a loved one.

Dear Reader,Meeting a stranger can be a scary thing, especially a giant one! Sometimes we don't speak the same language as the strangers we meet, and they look very different from us, but in the end, we are all living beings and deserve love, respect and friendship. We hope that you and you parents will create many fond memories, cuddled up together, reading this story about a little girl who meets a curious new stranger....Caution: If a stranger does approach you, you should be with a parent or a trusted adult before trying to speak with them!Kabir Seth, graduated in MechanicalEngineering from IIT-Delhi in 1969. Aftershort stints with Escorts and IndianAluminium Co, he joined, in the MarketingDivision of Indian Tube Co, which latermerged with Tata Steel. He retired fromTata Steel in 2007 as "Chief - BrandManagement & Corporate Marketing",and now lives in Kolkata with his wife anddaughter. Music and theatre have beenhis abiding interests, and he has acted innumerous plays in both Delhi and Kolkata.Priyanka Seth Pandit is a music educator and a trained Englishand Social Studies teacher from TeachersCollege, Columbia University. She hastaught children from ages 0-14 both inthe USA and India and is currently theDirector of Music Together Mumbai andMusic in Measures, both research basedpreschool music education programs.She is a founding partner responsible forcurriculum at Rangeet, a social emotionaland ecological learning platform. Priyankalives in Mumbai, India with her husband,three children and a dog.

The author's ancestry and upbringing are a blend of the plural strands of India's races, religions and culture . His education in three countries, reinforced this liberal ,cosmopolitan and trusting heritage, which is the backdrop for the unfolding of a diplomat's life in eight different countries. The book recounts the history of dramatic, exciting, and dangerous events , which the author and his family witnessed and in which they were often active participants. Vivid portraits of Presidents, Prime Ministers , Emperors ,Princes , musicians , dancers , poets, actors , business tycoons give this book a uniquely rare texture. This kaleidoscope of eminent leaders and humbler folk ,is enriched and enlivened by a variety of stories and anecdotes which are amusing, poignant and at times inspirational . The author has tried to portray a life which has had the character of a luxuriant garden, with flowers of a myriad hues, stately trees and the scent of freshly mown grass. The pages of the book illuminate the wonder, the beauty ,the joys and the grace of a magnificent garden. He celebrates his garden by counting the flowers that grow rather than by the leaves that fall.

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This book is lovingly dedicated to my child. May you have the courage to fail until you succeed.

A storm of unfiltered emotion, DONE &DUSTED is an all access pass into the musings ofKarrishma Choppra, a blue blooded scribe, beautifulhumanitarian poetess, and hopeless romantic.Experience the passion in the character and theimperfect perfection of a Woman navigating ouremotionally arid, modern concrete jungle.The title "Done & Dusted" relates possibly veryclose to Personal Lives, and what is Done n Dustedbefore moving forward towards Dreams, Life and wishes ExperieTo all those who wish to dreamnow that are Done & Dustedwith all the curve balls that life tends tothrow at one, this is the perfect Spritzerto get you feeling alive again.nce the passion in the character and the imperfect perfection of a Woman navigating our emotionally arid, modern concrete jungle. The title "Done & Dusted" relates possibly very close to Personal Lives, and what is Done n Dusted before moving forward towards Dreams, Life and Wishes.

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Will, a young boy of 8, was fascinated with superheroes. In the year 2020, when he was socially-distancing, he realised he can be one too ! It was a year of isolation for WIll like it was for most of us, but somewhere in that solitude Will also found adventures. How did Will find cheer in the year that turned his life and everyone's lives upside down?

Love is the most mystical feeling. ""It makes us laugh, it makes us cry. It showers with nectar, the heart that is dry"".And this feeling finds its culmination in the loving yet esoteric bond between the Supreme Lord and His devotees. ''Bound by Love'' explores that bond and takes us through a plethora of emotions. There is love, adventure, drama, suspense, test of faith, surrender and much more! Above all, it makes us realise the enchanting sweetness of the Supreme, in a world where most people are only enamoured by or aware of His greatness. At every moment, we are being tested. Sometimes we pass and sometimes we fail losing ourselves in the process. His Grace coupled with our Effort, Humility as against False Ego, Enthusiasm along with Faith and Patience is what we all need to sail through and survive.

A little girl who writes without using a ''dot''or a fullstop in her sentences learns the importance of it from Mr. Dot himself. Through this story narrated in rhyme, the reader learns how even the smallest things deserve respect.

"... lighthearted illustrations and Max's quirky personality shine." - Publishers WeeklyIn the first book in the Fitting Out series, meet Max where his story begins! A best friend makes school life MUCH easier when you're shy. But what happens when your best bro moves away? 10-year-old Max McConk has to figure out how to make new friends for the first time in his life and he has no idea how it all works. To make matters worse, he only has one month to do it before the new school year starts. YIKES! In Fitting Out: The Friendship Experiment, Max uses the scientific method to test out different ways to find friends and discovers what works (and what TOTALLY doesn't!).Despite some embarrassing and gut-wrenching missteps, Max musters the courage to put himself out there, exactly as he is, and discovers that the sweet reward of true acceptance may be worth the struggle. Your kids who are shy or struggle with making friends are going to LOVE this relevant and helpful story.