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Bookmine: A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys
by Nathaniel HawthorneThe courageous Theseus in battle with the snake-haired Medusa. Midas, the greedy king who was given the `golden touch? but lost so much more. The curious Pandora and the monstrous contents of her mysterious box. The greatest hero, Hercules, who set out to steal the three Golden Apples guarded by a hundred-headed dragon. The gods Zeus and Quicksilver, who, disguised as mortals, tested their human subjects. And brave Bellerophon, who slew the dreaded Chimaera. Superheroes and monsters, gods and tricksters, fantasy and epic battles?they all began with Greek myths. Famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne retells six of the most exciting myths in A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. Join Eustace Bright and his young friends in this action-packed Wonder-Book, complete with conquering heroes, grotesque monsters, and gods who can shape and shake worlds with nothing but a thought.
MythQuest 6: Sheshanaga
by Anuradha Kumar`Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna?? He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-king. Sheshanaga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations?
MythQuest 5: Airavata
by Anuradha Kumar`The mighty Airavata would stretch his trunks into water reservoirs, suck up the water and then spray it into the clouds?? He was the mighty white elephant, who could weave clouds and create rain. He was Lord Indra?s magnificent mount, who could make any demon quake in fear. First among all elephants, Airavata could cross the universe in a few strides and was gentle, loyal and brave. Read about his marvellous feats?
MythQuest 4: Garuda
by Anuradha Kumar`The vanara army looked on awestruck as Garuda approached the battlefield, flapping his immense red wings?? He was as magnificent as a beacon of fire in the sky and as splendid as the gods. Garuda, the devourer of snakes, carried Lord Vishnu as he fought great battles against powerful enemies. Garuda appeared on earth whenever it was threatened by the evil serpents. Read about his wondrous adventures?
Mythquest 3: The Immortal Bear King
by Anuradha Kumar`Jambavan came face to face with Ravana. He moved with a speed and fought with a ferocity that was unbelievable?? He was endowed with incredible strength, he had the wisdom of the sages and he was a born leader. Jambavan, the great bear king, led the army of vanaras in their search for Sita. He helped Rama fight Ravana and even helped restore the Syamanatakmani gem to clear Krishna?s name. Read his spectacular story...
MYTHQUEST 2: THE DIVINE GATEKEEPER
by Anuradha Kumar`Nandi was fearless?he gored all the powerful asuras to death in a fierce and swift motion?? He was ever obedient, he was brave and he was the most favoured of Shiva?s followers. Nandi, the great bull and gatekeeper of Shiva?s abode, carried the Three-Eyed One across the universe. Always at Shiva?s side, he danced the mystical tandava with him, fought great battles and even drank a deadly poison to prove his complete devotion to his lord. Read his amazing story. . .
MYTHQUEST 1: SAVIOUR FROM THE SKIES
by Anuradha Kumar`The battle raged in the skies ? Jatayu refused to give up, taking on Ravana with his giant claws and mighty wings?? He was majestic, he was strong, he was the wise king of birds. Blessed by the gods and armed with celestial powers, Jatayu races to the sun, saves Dasharatha from Shani?s deadly glance and, inthe end, fights the powerful Ravana, sacrificing all he had in the name of justice and loyalty. Read his inspiring story?
The Race for the Glo Rubies
by Roopa PaiThree worlds shining on to the fourth! Race away with the Taranauts to another heart-stopping adventure – at Glo! Mithya’s eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr – were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all its 32 stars. There was no hope until Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright and brave Taranauts with special gifts - set out to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. With three successful rescues under their belts the Taranauts head west determined to notch up another win against their foes. But things take a nasty turn right at the start - the Marani of Glo is taken hostage! What’s worse Ograzur Dusht now has a secret agent in the Taranauts’ camp a spy who is known only by the code name Dro Hie. Can the Taranauts get safely across the fearsome Budbudana and the treacherous cliff paths of Pur Butte? Will they survive the motion-sensitive lightning hurlers of Wilderwolf Gorge? Does t
The Secret of the Sparkl Amethysts
by Roopa Pai8 Tarasuns rescued 24 to go! Can the Taranauts pull off another win at Sparkl? Mithya's eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr - were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all the 32 stars of Tara. All seemed lost until Taranauts Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright brave and gifted mithyakins - set out on the difficult and dangerous quest to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. This time the Taranauts travel to Zarpa's home world of Sparkl to rescue the four Amethysts only to discover that Shaap Azur has upped the stakes like never before. They have to win four deadly games against wily opponents seen and unseen! What's more Shaap Azur's henchman Ograzur Dusht has launched a secret search for a spy in Shoon Ya's camp! Will Zarpa be able to beat the sandinger at 3-D SeeZee? Can Tufan rout Mog Ambow at Lunascoot Latang? Does Zvala have what it takes to crack the mindbenders in Brain Drain? And can the Taranauts defeat th
BOOKMINE: Koni
by Moti NandiA poor but feisty tomboy, `Koni? Kanakchampa Paul. A fiery coach, with an eye for talent and a passion for making it shine. A championship that sets up privileged competitors against one who is constantly sidelined. The stage is set for an explosive contest. And a sport stops being just a game. In a city where sports clubs are guided by favouritsm, a coach with a dream, Kshitish Sinha, plucks Koni from a slum and trains her to swim. The spunky teenager battles her way past hardship, rivalry and humiliation to negotiate a decisive lap against all odds. If she fails, she loses everything that matters. And if she succeeds, she blazes a trail out of her sorry circumstances. For the first time in translation, this story of faith, grit and sportsmanship is a modern classic by Moti Nandy, the master teller of sports stories.
The Fang of Summoning
by Giti ChandraIn a racy, spellbinding fantasy, GitiChandra weaves a tale of wonder, breaking new ground in Indian writing for children.
The Riddle of the Lustr Sapphires
by Roopa PaiZip away with the Taranauts on another thrilling mission - in a different world! Mithya's eight worlds - Shyn Lustr Sparkl Glo Dazl Shimr Syntilla and Glytr - were plunged into darkness when the wicked Shaap Azur captured all the 32 stars of Tara. All seemed lost until Taranauts Zarpa Tufan and Zvala - three bright brave and gifted mithyakins - set out on the difficult and dangerous quest to bring back light and cheer to Mithya. Having set free the four Emeralds of Shyn the Taranauts are now racing against the dingdial to track down the Sapphires of Lustr. But the wily Shaap Azur has made the challenge tougher than ever - this time all the riddles are hidden in Lustr's baffling brain-scrambling Mayazaal! To make things worse the Demazurs are hot on their trail. Can the Taranauts call upon all their reserves of strength skills and talent as they battle vicious flowers weeping trees vengeful minimits and their own doubts about their mysterious companion Zubreymunyun. Will
The Quest for the Shyn Emeralds
by Roopa PaiExactly where Earth and Sky meet lies a whole different universe called Mithya! In Mithya is a great ocean, Dariya, and from it rises Kay Laas, the mighty, moody volcano. At it stop, is the home of the absolute Ruler of Mithya, the brave and kind Shoon Ya. He rules over the eight worlds that bob peace fully in Dariya, lit by the Tarasun and its 32 stars that light each world in different colours ?emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red? But danger lurks beneath the surface. In the fiery lands under the ocean bed, is imprisoned Shoon Ya?s evil twin, the fearsome demon Shaap Azur, just as powerful but All Bad. How much longer can Shoon Ya keep him under control? Not too long. When Shaap Azur escapes, he seizes all the stars, leaving Mithya?s eight worlds in darkness. The people of Mithya are horrified and separate, until three young, brave children of Mithya, gifted with special abilities come to their rescue. Will Mithiya shine again? Read and find out!
Bookmine: Beautiful Stories From Shakespeare
by ShakespeareNo-one can imagine English literature without Sir William Shakespeare, whose dramatic plays, sonnets and narrative poems have become timeless classics. Not only did he amass a cherished body of work, but four hundred years ago, he even invented many words in use in English now. A hundred years ago, children?s author, E.Nesbit felt that young readers, too, should enjoy Shakespeare?s writings. From Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice to Twelfth Night and King Lear, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare brings together twenty tales from Shakespeare, retold in clear, simple prose. Nesbit makes the complex language of his greatest plays easy to enjoy, making her retellings the perfect introduction to Shakespeare?s masterly works. Plus! 32 Extra special pages from BookMine Gems. Know more about the authors, their works and times as well as things to think about and do!
El resplandor
by Stephen KingREDRUM. Esa es la palabra que Danny había visto en el espejo. Y aunque no sabía leer, entendió que era un mensaje de horror. Danny tenía cinco años. Y a esa edad pocos niños saben que los espejos invierten las imágenes y menos aún saben diferenciar entre realidady fantasía. Pero Danny tenía pruebas de que sus fantasías relacionadas con el resplandor del espejo acabarían cumpliéndose: REDRUM, MURDER, asesinato.Pero su padre necesitaba aquel trabajo en el hotel. Danny sabía que su madre pensaba en el divorcio y que su padre se obsesionaba con algo muy malo, tan malo como la muerte y el suicidio. Sí, su padre necesitaba aceptar la propuesta de cuidar de aquel hotel de lujo de más de cien habitaciones, aislado por la nieve durante seis meses. Hasta el deshielo iban a estar solos. ¿Solos?...«El rey del terror.»El País
El resplandor (Nevedomoe, Neobiasnimoe, Neveroitnoe Ser. #Vol. 102)
by Stephen KingUn clásico imprescindible del mejor novelista de terror. REDRUM Esa es la palabra que Danny había visto en el espejo. Y, aunque no sabía leer, entendió que era un mensaje de horror. Danny tenía cinco años, y a esa edad poco niños saben que los espejos invierten las imágenes y menos aún saben diferenciar entre realidad y fantasía. Pero Danny tenía pruebas de que sus fantasías relacionadas con el resplandor del espejo acabarían cumpliéndose: REDRUM... MURDER, asesinato. Pero su padre necesitaba aquel trabajo en el hotel. Danny sabía que su madre pensaba en el divorcio y que su padre se obsesionaba con algo muy malo, tan malo como la muerte y el suicidio. Sí, su padre necesitaba aceptar la propuesta de cuidar de aquel hotel de lujo de más de cien habitaciones, aislado por la nieve durante seis meses. Hasta el deshielo iban a estar solos. ¿Solos?... La crítica ha dicho...«El rey del terror.»El País «Terrorífica... ofrece horrores a un ritmo intenso e infatigable.»The New York Times
Historia universal de la infamia
by Jorge Luis Borges«La tierra que habitamos es un error, una incompetente parodia. Los espejos y la paternidad son abominables porque la multiplican y afirman.»En este primer libro de ficción, Borges trabaja con biografías de ladrones y rufianes; personajes traidores y a veces también heroicos. Aquí están, entre otros, Lazarus Morell, redentor de esclavos, Tom Castro, hijo apócrifo y tolerante, y la viuda Ching, hábil en el saqueo de altamar. Cuentos que juegan a falsear y tergiversar historias ajenas. Le siguen «Hombre de la esquina rosada», uno de sus relatos más celebrados, y «Etcétera», un testimonio de sus incontables lecturas: «A veces creo que los buenos lectores son cisnes aún más tenebrosos y singulares que los buenos autores».
Historia universal de la infamia: Relatos (El\libro De Bolsillo Ser. #Vol. 4)
by Jorge Luis BorgesUno de los volúmenes clásicos de Jorge Luis Borges. En este primer libro de ficción, Borges trabaja con biografías de ladrones y rufianes; personajes traidores y a veces también heroicos. Aquí están, entre otros, Lazarus Morell, redentor de esclavos, Tom Castro, hijo apócrifo y tolerante, y la viuda Ching, hábil en el saqueo en altamar. Cuentos que juegan a falsear y tergiversar historias ajenas. Le siguen «Hombre de la esquina rosada», uno de sus relatos más celebrados, y «Etcétera», un testimonio de sus incontables lecturas: «A veces creo que los buenos lectores son cisnes aún más tenebrosos y singulares que los buenos autores». «La tierra que habitamos es un error, una incompetente parodia. Los espejos y la paternidad son abominables porque la multiplican y afirman.»
No puedo olvidar tu rostro
by Mary Higgins ClarkLa abogada Kerry Macgrath acompaña a su hija Robin a la consulta de un cirujano estético. Mientras aguarda en la sala de espera ve salir a una mujer cuya cara le resulta familiar. Este hecho casual se convertirá en inquientante cuando, en las sucesivas visitas a la consulta del doctor Smith, Kerry continúe viendo esa misma cara... pero en diferentes personas. La abogada decide investigar, sin imaginar que está a punto de internarse en un laberinto mortal de engaños y crímenes cuyo hilo de Ariadna se remonta al asesinato de una bella joven once años atrás...«La Agatha Christie americana.»El Mundo
No puedo olvidar tu rostro (Colección Exitos Ser.)
by Mary Higgins ClarkLa abogada Kerry Macgrath se interna en un laberinto mortal de engaños y crímenes... La abogada Kerry Macgrath acompaña a su hija Robin a la consulta de un cirujano estético. Mientras aguarda en la sala de espera ve salir a una mujer cuya cara le resulta familiar. Este hecho casual se convertirá en inquientante cuando, en las sucesivas visitas a la consulta del doctor Smith, Kerry continúe viendo esa misma cara... pero en diferentes personas. La abogada decide investigar, sin imaginar que está a punto de internarse en un laberinto mortal de engaños y crímenes cuyo hilo de Ariadna se remonta al asesinato de una bella joven once años atrás... Reseña:«La Agatha Christie americana.»El Mundo
Siddhartha
by Antton Olariaga David Lindemman Hermann Hesse Irati Trebiño GoikoetxeaSiddharthak bilatzen zuena edo azken helmuga aurkitu duena esan nahi du sanskritoz. Azken helmugara iristeko bidean, lagungarri izan daitezke irakaspenak, Buda edo Mesiasak, baina baita natura bera ere: Ibaia, naturaren pertsonifikazio gisa, irakasle gorena izango da Siddhartharentzat, Vasudeva txalupariak iragarri bezala. Hinduismo, budismo, taoismo eta kristautasuneko osagaiak aurki daitezke Siddharthan. Buda historikoaren ibilbidearekin antz handia du Siddharthak: kasta eta etxea utzi eta aszetismoaren bitartez nitasuna gainditu nahi du lehenengo atalean. Taoismoarekin bat egiten du irakasle eta irakaspenekiko mesfidantza erakustean, jakinduria ezin dela hitzez eman ulertzen duenean. Modernitatearekin lotua den eta horrekin batera porrot egin zuen patriarkatu falozentristari ere ordezkoa aurkitzen dio Hessek Indiar tradizioan, Siddhartha emakumezkoen ezaugarritzat har zitezkeen bertuteak bereganatzen ahalegintzen den heinean: entzuten jakitea, hurkoaren sentimenduekin bat egiten jakitea, berdintasunean oinarritutako sexu-harremanak hobestea.
العمدة في محاسن الشعر وآدابه
by ابن رشيق القيروانييتحدث عن فضل الشعر وعقوبة من لايحب الشعر وباب خاص باشعار الخلفاء والقضاة
حتى العاطفة على غير مذكور
by الدكتور علي السوسرةيهدف هذا البحث الى دراسة هذه الظاهره الشائعه ف العربيه الفصحى المعاصره ويحاول ان يتتبع جذورها فى النصوص المكتوبه فى العربيه المشتركه منذ وجدت حتى الان
مبلغ الأرب في فخر العرب
by ابن حجر الهيتمييحكى عن العرب ولماذا هم أفضل خلق الله وحبهم من حب النبى ودلل على ذلك من القراّن والسنة