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Ohh Yes I Am Single...!: And So Is My Girlfriend


Durjoy Datta - 2011
    Every failed relationship disappoints him even more and his anger and disappointment increase as he continues to fail. Dumped at breakfast and in love again by brunch, Durjoy seems to be unable to find the girl who will understand him. Who did he really love, he begins to think: was it maybe even the first girl he ever kissed? Was any of it real and has he already passed by his perfect one? Seeing every fling as a possible girlfriend, he persists in trying to find The One. Is this a vicious cycle or the purest of quests? And what will become of poor Durjoy? About the Authors: Durjoy Datta, Neeti Rustagi Durjoy Datta is the Author of five bestsellers, including Now That you are Rich! Let's Fall in Love and She Broke Up, I Didn't! I Just Kissed Someone Else! He is presently studying management at MDI, Gurgaon and runs his own publishing house, Grapevine India. Neeti Rustagi is the co-Author of this debut novel.

Stieg Larsson Millennium Trilogy Collection 4 Books Set (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl in the Spider's Web: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series)


Stieg Larsson
    Description:- The Girl in the Spider's Web: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist have not been in touch for some time.Then Blomkvist is contacted by renowned Swedish scientist Professor Balder. Warned that his life is in danger, but more concerned for his son's well-being, Balder wants Millennium to publish his story - and it is a terrifying one.More interesting to Blomkvist than Balder's world-leading advances in Artificial Intelligence, is his connection with a certain female superhacker. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release. The Girl Who Played with Fire Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. Two Millennium journalists about to expose the truth about sex trafficking in Sweden are murdered, and Salander's prints are on the weapon. Her history of unpredictable and vengeful behaviour makes her an official danger to society - but no-one can find her. Mikael Blomkvist, editor-in-chief of Millennium, does not believe the police.

ಚಿಗುರಿದ ಕನಸು | Chigurida Kanasu


Kota Shivarama Karanth
    Story of an Electrical Engineer, who finds rural environment more interesting than cities, finds his real interest in Farming and turns a rugged forest land into Farm with his own innovations and about his emotional journey.

Finding The Angel


Rubina Ramesh - 2016
    Having lost her parents at a very tender age, she is in search of a place which she can call home. Her passion for Art lands her a job as an art curator to the famous artifacts of the Ranaut Dynasty. When she meets the scion, Aryan Ranaut, she feels that her dream might come true until…All He wanted was to trust…Living the life of a modern day Prince is no easy task for the young and dashing Aryan Ranaut. Having lost his father to a rapacious woman, Aryan has severe trust issues. But upon meeting Shefali, he feels he could let down his guard. Until…All They need is to find The Angel…Just as Aryan realizes his love for Shefali, one of the most precious artifacts, The Angel, goes missing from the Ranaut collection. All fingers point towards Shefali—more so because she leaves the palace without telling anyone on the very night of the theft. Finding the Angel is a story where duty clashes with love and lack of trust overrides passion. Under these circumstances, can The Angel bring the star-crossed lovers together?

The Revenge of the Non-Vegetarian


Upamanyu Chatterjee - 2018
    The head of the family, Nadeem Dalvi, had been the subordinate mamlatdar of Madhusudan Sen, ICS, the Magistrate of Batia, and his trusted supplier of fresh eggs, fish and red meat. When it is discovered that the deaths had not been accidental or caused by fire, Sen vows to turn vegetarian until justice has been done.In this novella of stunning force and impact, a true original of Indian writing is in brilliant form.About the AuthorUpamanyu Chatterjee was born in 1959 in Patna. He spent over thirty calm and undistinguished years in the Indian Administrative Service; during that time, he wrote six novels—when no one was looking. He retired (early and honourably) in 2016 to devote himself full time to running the household. He has one wife and two daughters. He enjoys several solitary occupations.

Go Tell It to Mrs. Golightly


Catherine Cookson - 1977
    A blind girl who is sent to stay with her grandfather stumbles upon a kidnapping in their small town.

Destiny


David Wood - 2015
    The only clue, a cryptic message: The time for Destiny has arrived! Tam Broderick, leader of an elite CIA task force, code-name: Myrmidon, knows that the Dominion—a quasi-religious extremist group—is behind the attacks; now it’s up to her and her team to find out what the Dominion’s true goals are, and stop them dead in their tracks. From the authors of the bestselling Dane Maddock Adventures and Dane and Bones Origins comes a new series set in the Maddock Universe. Join CIA agent Tamara “Tam” Broderick and her team as they continue their struggle to foil the power of the Dominion. Action, adventure, and thrills abound in The Myrmidon Files!

Imperfect


Sanjay Manjrekar - 2017
    His photographic memory takes the reader along on his journey from the dusty maidansof Mumbai to the world stage as the diminutive batsman faces up to the fearsome West Indian andPakistani pace attacks.In his precise plainspeak, Sanjay reflects on his father Vijay Manjrekar, and the effects of thatlegend on his game; comments on the complex equations with the India greats with whom he sharedthe dressing room and on the lessons learnt from his opponents; and reveals his own excruciatingobsession with batting technique, the quest for perfection, and the battle to try to shake off hismental shackles.This remarkable memoir sets a new standard for cricket writing in India, with significant life lessonsfor those who aren t cricket fans as well.

Marathon Baba


Girish Kohli - 2012
    He runs through his country for seven long years until he miraculously turns red and builds Marathon Ashram. Hundreds of runaways descend on the Ashram and become its residents. 'It's not about the pace, it's about the peace,' said Marathon Baba. Thirty-three Deadly Disciples find their peace in the freedom of the Ashram and devote themselves to their Red Guru. "For the Ashram to live, Marathon Baba must die," say the Deadly Disciples. He was warned. Running is injurious to health. Witty, wacky and weedy, Marathon Baba is a wondrous tale about the cult of a man who couldn't stop running.

Red Gold (Action & Adventure Novella)


Ernest Dempsey - 2013
    The history books say it sank before reaching its destination. The history books are wrong.Artifact recovery specialist, Sean Wyatt is in Savannah, Georgia looking for clues to a Confederate ship that went missing near the end of the Civil War. His search leads to trouble with a mysterious and seductive European collector in an exciting thrill ride that will keep you reading until the end, and make you wonder what other treasures still lie undiscovered.

F?@k Knows


Shailendra Singh - 2013
    Told with sparkling, flavourful and in-your-face humour, this book will advise you on how to:Find yourself (Because youre probably lost. Admit it.)Follow your heart (Because if you dont then youll die unhappy,you stupid f?@ker.)Achieve your goals (You know you want to.)Live life like you give a f?@k (Because....why not?)Candid and thoughtful, F?@k Knows will show you how to really live life on your own terms, to do what you want to do and not what you have to do just because your father said so!

Dragon Chameleon: Episodes 1-4


Sarah K.L. Wilson - 2019
     From USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson, comes an epic tale of a cynical teen and the dragon who teaches him how to be a hero. Eighteen-year-old Tor is scarred by war and starvation. When he is given a chance to be on of the Dominion’s famed Dragon Riders, he leaps at the chance. But Tor’s dragon and mission are out of the ordinary and to serve them both, he’ll have to learn to be something he’s never aspired to be … a hero. Can Tor embrace magic, responsibility, and epic quest he’s meant for? Dragon Chameleon is the epic dragon rider series you don’t want to miss. Combining dramatic dragon battles, breath-taking adventures, magical creations, and heart-pounding suspense, this tale will warm your heart and keep you flipping pages. This omnibus edition contains episodes 1-4 of the popular novella series: Dragon Chameleon: Rogue’s Quest It takes a special kind of magic to hide in plain sight. Can Tor handle it? Dragon Chameleon: Paths of Deception It takes a special kind of rogue to spy on the enemy. Is Tor that rogue? Dragon Chameleon: City of Ice What will Tor do when every decision drops him deeper into the fire? Dragon Chameleon: Mist of Power Magic isn’t evil – but is it being used that way? Binge-read the series reviewers are calling " just as fun, exciting and special as Dragon School" when you one-click today!

Secrets We Keep


Sudeep Nagarkar - 2019
    If you think you can escape me, you're already doomed.Rahul, an intelligence officer on a secret mission, is undercover at a major's house. In the process, he falls in love with the major's daughter, Akriti, unknowingly putting her in danger. To protect her, Rahul decides to hide her at his parents' house. However, estranged from his family for years, he must first make amends with them.Just when he thinks he has found a haven for Akriti, she goes missing. That's when a research wing officer is put on the job, and Rahul realizes she is someone who seems all too familiar. Or is she really?As Rahul comes closer to the truth, he is faced with the biggest shock of his life.

A House for Happy Mothers


Amulya Malladi - 2016
    In a Southern Indian village, Asha doesn’t have much—raising two children in a tiny hut, she and her husband can barely keep a tin roof over their heads—but she wants a better education for her gifted son. Pressured by her family, Asha reluctantly checks into the Happy Mothers House: a baby farm where she can rent her only asset—her womb—to a childless couple overseas. To the dismay of friends and family, Priya places her faith in a woman she’s never met to make her dreams of motherhood come true.Together, the two women discover the best and the worst that India’s rising surrogacy industry has to offer, bridging continents and cultures to bring a new life into the world—and renewed hope to each other.

Journey Of Two Hearts! -will be cherished forever


Anuj Tiwari - 2012
    Just when things get going, as always, life’s plans go against theirs. This story, in its simplicity, shows us the importance of family, trust, dedication and friendship.'Loving someone is not tough; real courage is to be with that person forever.’Bestselling author Anuj Tiwari is a self-confessed mamma’s boy, who draws inspirations for his novel from the love story of his parents, who encourage him to love, live and write... – The Asian Age Myriad shades of romance. – Deccan ChronicleAn unforgettable love story. – Afternoon