Kaleidoscope of Cheer and Hope

Kaleidoscope of Cheer and Hope
Author: Manjulika Pramod
Publisher: Srijan Digital Collections
Total Pages: 119
Release:
Genre: Design
ISBN:

This book is born in one of the most unprecedented times of history and it clearly aims to picture reality, create awareness, spread cheer, and convey that we are together in this pandemic. It thrives on authentic illustrations and vivid commentary on some of the most important events of the lockdown. The book promises visual meditation and helps in positive grieving. The act of making personal notes and capturing the current situation into meaningful drawings gave birth to “Kaleidoscope of Cheer and Hope”. In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, the author felt a dire need to emphasize the importance of taking care of one’s mental health, social distancing, maintaining personal hygiene, expressing gratitude, and manifesting hope for humanity, and thus, she created a world for herself and others. Art turned out to be a powerful tool in this positive campaign. For years, words and creations have been used as a response to uncertainty and catastrophe. The current scenario is no different. Hope this book helps you to introspect, emote, question, and preserve these unexpected times in more than one way.

Wise Enough to be Foolish

Wise Enough to be Foolish
Author: Gauri Jayaram
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-04-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8184954565

A novel based on a true story Wise Enough to Be Foolish is a fictionalized memoir that traces the journey of an Indian girl’s life, with all its challenges and delightful surprises, as she blossoms from an insecure child into a confident young woman. This rollercoaster ride of adventure, laughter and heartache, as she balances her love life with her struggle for independence, will keep you guessing – What rules will she break next? How far will she go to find herself?

When Strangers Meet…

When Strangers Meet…
Author: K Hari Kumar
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9380349939

What happens when Jai is stranded at the metro station with an irritating stranger called Iyer & a mysterious Pathan? How will the tale from Iyer’s past affect Jai’s future? And why does the mysterious Pathan keep staring at Jai? What happens inside that small room of the metro station? Nobody believes Jai when he claims that ‘He was there!’. People think he is crazy, but is he? The story revolves around Pathan, Jai & Iyer, and their tryst with each other’s destiny.A light-hearted drama with a heavy tint of suspense that captures father-son relationships from the viewpoints of three different strata of society. Action,Comedy, Romance, Drama, Suspense... A typical Bollywood fiction... A touching tale about choosing between the paths of our dreams and their expectations.

Kaleidoscope Song

Kaleidoscope Song
Author: Fox Benwell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1481477692

Fox Benwell delivers a harrowing and beautifully written novel that explores the relationship between two girls obsessed with music, the practice of corrective rape in South Africa, and the risks and power of using your voice. Neo loves music, and all she ever wanted was a life sharing this passion, on the radio. When she meets Tale, the lead singer in a local South African band, their shared love of music grows. So does their love for each other. But not everyone approves. Then Neo lands her dream job of working at a popular radio station, and she discovers that using your voice is sometimes harder than expected, and there are always consequences.

MANJULIKA PRAMOD - ART EXHIBIT, INDIA

MANJULIKA PRAMOD - ART EXHIBIT, INDIA
Author: Editors Panel - Project GBA&C
Publisher: Cleveland eHealth
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2020-09-14
Genre: Art
ISBN:

PROJECT GBA&C recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of world's renowned artists who have made, and are making, significant contributions in the field of art, producing powerful imagery that continues to captivate, educate, inspire and heal humanity. Engaging art with books " ART EXHIBIT " is one such initiative showcasing the best moments captured by artists across the globe, encapsulating the sheer joy of subtle self-expression behind every art. Editors Panel - PROJECT GBA&C

When A Lawyer Falls In Love

When A Lawyer Falls In Love
Author: Amrita Suresh
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-07-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8183283071

A cheeky account of a chubby law graduate, as he waddles through life and law text books, in his rather futile attempts at wooing his pretty Gujarati classmate. Ankur Palekar, a third year law student believes his life is quite sorted out, except that he does not want to become a lawyer, has a family history of lunacy and has actually fallen in love. Vyas, Ankur’s room mate and best friend, has no such problems – only a girl friend who emerges from a grave yard of all places and who insists on visiting him in his boy’s hostel. A Malayali friend, whose car never starts and vocal chords never stop, a college festival being organized without the college and an arranged marriage which is more deranged than arranged are some of the other highlights. Funny, pacey, yet it has it’s moments, ‘When a Lawyer falls in love....” Is the kind of book, that will make you laugh and cry, both for the same reasons!

Small Plates and Sweet Treats

Small Plates and Sweet Treats
Author: Aran Goyoaga
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0316215732

Trained pastry chef, blogger, and mother of two Aran Goyoaga turned to gluten-free cooking when she and her children were diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Combining the flavors of her childhood in Bilbao, Spain, with unique artistry and the informal elegance of small-plate dining, Aran has sacrificed nothing. Dishes range from soups and salads to savory tarts and stews to her signature desserts. With delicate, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free recipes arranged by season, and the author's gorgeously sun-filled food photography throughout, Small Plates and Sweet Treats will bring the magic of Aran's home to yours. Fans of Cannelle et Vanille, those with gluten allergies, and cookbook enthusiasts looking for something new and special will all be attracted to this breathtaking book.

Once upon the Tracks of Mumbai

Once upon the Tracks of Mumbai
Author: Rishi Vohra
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2015-04-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8184953054

“Autistic. Schizophrenic. Psychotic...” ‘They’ use these words to describe Babloo – the doctors, his family, his teachers... everyone... except Vandana. She treats him the way he wants the world to see him. Mumbai... the city that defines his ultimate desires. Will it allow him the love and ‘normalcy’ he so craves? Vandana... yearns for a soul mate to rescue her from the confines of the Railway Colony they all live in. Is she looking in the right place? Rail Man... a fearless, real-life hero who succeeds in doing all that Babloo secretly wishes to do... is Babloo his inspiration or... is it the other way around? A random twist of fate on Mumbai’s endless, serpent-like, jangling local train tracks ties all these characters together in a complex weave of love, heartbreak, and courage. Babloo draws the reader into his fascinating, heart-rending journey through the twisted, choked lanes of Mumbai, into an open space where he can finally exhale, be born again.