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The Buddha of Suburbia
By Hanif Kureishi
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
A wonderful first novel by the
author. Best comic novels of
growing up, and one of the
sharpest satires on race relations
in England. Story of a teenager
desperate to escape suburban
South London. He starts to win the
sort of attention which he has
been craving for – with rude and
raucous results.
The Mosquito Coast
By Paul Theroux
Fiction
Enormously exciting magnificently
stimulating and as appressive and
powerful as its central character.
Allie Fox abandons civilization in
modern America and takes the
family to live in the Honduran
Jungle.
Vaastu of Archiecture
and design
By Sashikala Ananth
General Book
Today
people
expect
Vaastu
application to provide them instant
cures and unending prosperity by
relocating an entrance, window or
room. It is of immense value to
Vaastu consult art and architecture
students alike.
The Armchair Econimist
By Steven S. Landsburg
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
The author has done expounded basic
economic principles with „wit and verve‟.
It includes contemporary applications of
the economic theory with emphasis on
todays concerns, including political
strategies.
Stress Control
By Susan Balfour
General Book
The author gives alternative ways of
approaching and thinking about life and
it‟s challenges, and suggests simple
solutions which can be applied to
modern problems.
Space Today
By Mohan Sundara Rajan
Recommended for Classes 11 to 12
A non-technical presentation of the
most significant recent developments in
space technology and applications in
India
&abroad.
Including
India‟s
mastery of rockets & missile technology,
amazing features of the earth etc.
A Marathi Saga
By Yashodabai Joshi
Recommended for Classes 11 to 12
This is a story that spans 80 years of
the rise ans fall of the Raj. The story of
Sir Moropant and lady Yashodabai
Joshi is a fascinating and a rare
autobiography. It is history as told by
an eyewitness.
From Coin to Credit
Cards
By K.V. Singh
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
The book contains the journey of
money, birth of coins in India, modernIndian mints India‟s paper money and
finally credit cards & electronic money.
Economics Explained
By Robert Heilbroner
Recommended for Classes 9
to 12
The book contains the concepts
related to economics in detail.
Macro and Micro Economics are
also explained with various sub
titles/lessons under their. The
book also political and social
choices, globalized capitalism
and much more.
Chanakya Niti Kautilya
Arthashastra
By Shrikant Prasoon
Recommended for Classes 11 to 12
This book gives a vivid description of
Chanakya‟s doctrine, as written in his
famous book, Arthashastra. There are
17 chapters in the book. The book also
has salient and interesting incidents
from Chanakya‟s life along with
attractive illustrations.
Battle hymn of the Tiger
Mother
By Amy Chua
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
This is a story about a mother, two
daughter and two dogs. Courageous,
thought-provoking and funny, the story
describes a bitter clash of cultures and
a fleeting taste of glory. It is an honest
memoir of the author‟s willingness to
share her struggles and her priorities. A
peak into the lives of a Chinese-JewishAmerican family, the book makes for an
interesting read.
The Great Railway Bazaar
By Paul Theroux
Recommended for Classes 10 to 12
The book is an account of the author‟s
epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled
with evocative names of legendary train
routes, it describes the many places,
cultures,
sights and sounds
he
experiences and the fascinating people
he meets. It is an entertaining
travelogue that pays loving tribute to
the joys of railways and train travel.
The Last War
By Sandipan Deb
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
A
modern-day
version
of
the
Mahabharata, the book is a pageturning account of brothers in arms and
families at war. The story is set in the
gritty expanse of India‟s most dynamic
city, Mumbai, and tells how loyalties are
tested, blood is drawn and how only
„dharma‟ can justify the means to a
devastating end.
The Book of Gold Leaves
By Mirza Waheed
Recommended for Classes 10 to 12
Set in the Kashmir of 1990s, that
simmered with political strife and
rebellion, it is an age-old tale of love,
war, duty and choice. It is a
devastatingly resonant and a beautifully
written story of two lovers who are
destined to meet in the city of Srinagar
and how the city they call home is
besieged and engulfed in violence.
Mathematics Laboratory
Manual
By NCERT
Recommended for Classes 9 to 10
Based on mathematics curriculum for
IX-X. 66 activities are given in this
manual including general experiments.
The Man who Knew Infinity
By Robert Kanigel
Recommended for Classes 8 to 12
This is a fascinating biography of the
brilliant
Indian
Mathematician,
Srinivasa Ramanujan. The book talks
about the cross-cultural collaboration
between Ramanujan and his mentor at
Cambridge University, G.H. Hardy. The
author tells this extraordinary tale,
assessing the legacy of self-taught
Indian mathematical genius. The book
is fascinating and inspiring.
Pitch It
By NCERT
Recommended for Classes 9 to 10
This is an innovative and delightful
book
consisting
of
enthralling
anecdotes, linking top cricketing giants
and corporate moghuls, that will act as
a catalyst for professionals to soar to
top echelons in their respective fields.
Crisp and candid, the book is a mustread for all cricket lovers, as it talks
about ethics, teamwork, leadership and
attitude.
Maharana Pratap
By Rajender Shankar Bhatt
Recommended for Classes 8 to 12
In this book author has presented the
importance of the life of Maharana
Pratap. He has taken great ease to write
complete truth about his life.
Hum Bhrashtan Ke Bhrasht
Hamare
By Shard Joshi
Recommended for Classes 9 to 12
Humorous and funny anecdots written
in the backdrop of present political and
social set-up. An apt political satire
which enhances its importance in
todays scenario.
Romping in Numberland
By P.K. Srinivasan
Recommended for Classes
5 to 8
It is an attempt to show how
children can enter the threshold
of fascinating world of numbers
by using simple skills and
imaginative faculties.
The Joy of Mathemetics
By Sumita Bose
Recommended for Classes 5 to 8
The book has presented the so called
dry contents of mathematics in a fun
and enjoyable manner. It contains
thought
provoking
puzzles,
mathematical jokes, math magic, games
& activities etc.
Indira Priyadarshni
By Manorama Zafaa
Recommended for Classes 6 to 8
The book is about Indira Gandhi and
her life. The book talks about her
achievements and shows various shades
of her life.
The Singapore Kid
By Jessica Alejandro
Recommended for Classes 5 to 7
An interesting story line and contains
10 chapters. A brilliantly written piece
about an 11 year old boy growing up in
affluent Singapore and his life that
becomes roller coaster ride of fun,
quirks, suspense, sadness and very
strange. This book evokes both tears
and laughter.
Children Who Made It Big
By Thangamani
Recommended for Classes 5 to 7
The book gives short accounts of the
lives of some of india‟s famous
personalities from diverse fields like art,
music, literature and theatre. The list
includes names like Sai Paranjpai,
Amjad Ali Khan, Vishwanathan Anand,
Lila Seth, Ruskin Bond and many more.
The book beautifully brings out the fact
that greatness is a achieved through
determination and perseverance and
that it is possible to scale great heights
with these qualities.
The Lost World
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Recommended for Classes 4 to 7
Professor Challenger believes that he
can find a lost world full of dinosaurs in
the middle of the Amazon forest. But
this world is dangerous to reach, and,
once the Professor and his group of
explorers arrive, things get even more
dangerous. Will they return alive ? Find
out …
Emma
By Jane Austen
Recommended for Classes 7 to 8
This is a story of Emma Woodhouse
who is beautiful, clever and rich. She
lives alone wih her father and spends a
lot of her time matchmaking for her
friends. Will Emma‟s matchmaking
make her friend Harriet happy?
The Three Musketeers
By Alexandre Dumas
Recommended for Classes 5 to 6
One of Alexandre Dumas‟s most famous
books, „The Three Musketeers‟ is the
story of Young d‟ Artagnan, who comes
to Paris with a dream – to become a
King‟s Musketeer. He soon befriends
three brave soldiers. Can the four of
them fight against the evil plans of their
enemies ? Read the book to find out !
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Recommended for Classes 4 to 6
William Shakespeare‟s only play with an
original story, „The Tempest‟ is the story
of Prospero, the Duke of Milan, and his
daughter Miranda, who are far away
from home, alone on an island. Prospero
awaits justice for the wrong done to him
by his brother and friend, twelve years
ago. Read the book to find out if
Prospero gets what he wants.
Story Building
By Jane Spiro
Recommended for teachers
This book gives teachers practical
guidance in language teaching through
series of activities which includes
speaking and writing skills, reporting
verbs, direct speech, letters, diaries etc.
Screamer to sweet
By Lorraine Thomas
Recommended for teachers
Book for young parents who are having
“nappy nightmare” and “dreaming of
blissful sleep”. It describes 100 easy
steps to go from “infant inferno” to
tamed tot” it will help to tackle crisis
and echos with a no nonsense action
plan that will help to tame those
toddlers.
Bullying and Harrasment
By Frank Scott-Margaret
Recommended for Classes for teachers
It contains all of the relevant issues
around Bullying and Harrasment in the
work place. This book is informative and
easy to read.
Drama and Improvisation
By Ken Wilson
Recommended for teachers
This book will help teachers who are
interested in using drama in the
classroom. It is designed to enliven
English classes through drama activities
and to activate students imagination
and enhance their creativity. It is a
guide in key aspects of language
teaching.
Conversation
By Rob Nolasco
Recommended for Classes for teachers
The book uses the characteristics of
native-speaker conversation to from a
basis for teaching the skills of speaking.
It is a useful source of ideas to
supplement any coursebook. It aims to
develop students ability to speak
English fluently and confidently.
Gandhi : Ek Jeevan
By Krishan Kriplani
Recommended for General Book
The book is about Mahatma Gandhi. It
contains series of lessons dealing with
different shades of Gandhiji‟s life.
Train Your Brain : Puzzle Book
By Menso Kids
Recommended for Classes for teachers
This puzzle book contains IQ questions
to test logical reasoning of a child. The
book is packed with questions to test
child‟s verbal and numerical reasoning.
Very colourful and attraction book.
Around The World In Eighty
Days
By Jules Verne
Recommended for Classes 3 to 5
This is one of Jules Verne‟s Most
Exciting stories. Phileas Foff must get
back to London by December 21st
orlose all his money. With the help of
his servant, Passepartout, Fogg travels
in many ways – from train to elephant –
and he has some surprising adventures
on the way. An interesting read !
Madhumakkhi Ke Anokhe Kaam
By I.S. Farukhi
Recommended for Classes 2 to 3
A very interesting and a thorough
description of how a honeybee makes
honey. It is well-illustrated and gives a
complete picture in an interesting
manner.
Jungle Ki Aawaz
By Jainender Kumar
Recommended for Classes for 3 to 5
Story of a life in jungle narrated in a
very interesting and impressive manner.
Gonu Jha Ke Kisse
By Taranand Viyogi
Recommended for Classes 2 to 3
A tale of Gonu written in a very
interesting and an illustrated manner.
Kahaniyan Kahawaton Ki
By Pratap Anam
Recommended for Fiction