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'Someone is stalking the streets of Sonagachi.'It's the 1870s, and Calcutta is bustling with commerce and colonialism. A sea of changes has beenushered in by the relatively new British Raj, which has led to migrants from all over India fillingup the city with their hopes and dreams.Amongst these struggling masses is a serial killer on the prowl. Corpses of sex-workers start turningup at ponds and in the by-lanes of Sonagachi, Calcutta's famed pleasure district, choked to deathand stripped of all their ornaments. Fear has gripped the city and the nascent police departmentseems to be chasing shadows.This is the story of Trinoyoni Debi: a sensuous seductress with a silver tongue and a love for all thingsshiny. But behind those eager eyes lurks a savagery that has made Trinoyoni the stuff of legends.How could such a breath-taking beauty be so terrifying? How many more will she kill before sheis satiated? And is there anyone who can stop her? Follow her life as she transforms from a childwidow to a famed courtesan and merciless murderer, becoming India's first-ever serial killer.

This workbook will help your child initiate the foundation of understanding spoken English. Startingearly with interesting and engaging sounds can help with cognitive development at a faster pace.The difficulty of word blends increases with the levels of the books; while also providing revisionfor previous concepts. This book has been curated for a holistic approach to English language.

Meera was born to fight.Taking inspiration from her aunt, she learns the values of independence, freedom and practicality.In school, she fights bullies, and at home she starts playing the role of an adult, quite early in life.She grows up battling discrimination of every kind, especially gender.Then one day, Karan waltzes into her life and sweeps her off her feet. Love, the only thing she hasbeen craving for since childhood, finally enters her life. Even though she knows he's a narcissist,she inexplicably changes her entire life for him. Love soon turns into marriage.However, Meera's happiness is short-lived when Karan reveals his true self. She comes face-to-facewith the dark side of marriage and love-physical abuse. Terrified by her own reflection in the mirror-the bloodshot eyes and swollen face-Meera's sense of self crumbles. The downward spiralinto the abyss takes her far away from her real self-the fighter.An unlikely alliance she forges with her mother-in-law, connected by the common thread of grief,becomes her only hope. But will this be enough to survive a toxic relationship?Is she doomed to be stuck forever?

Are you a 'complete hero' or wish to work towards becoming one?Do you want to enhance your complete personality and achieve wholesomeness?Do you wish to live a life where your success and satisfaction level matches all the potential in you?In short, do you want to excel at anything and everything?Welcome to the world of SPYCE-Sum of Person, Professional, Partner, Parent and Perennial in Youto Create Excellence. Born out of the author's interactions, contemplation, discussions and reflectionsin public life, SPYCE is a concept developed by the author focusing on the multidimensionalacknowledgement and a well-rounded appreciation of our lives. The book will take you on a journeyto create your own SPYCE to live a life infused with excellence 360 degree.Get ready to boost your talent and upgrade your skills to live a life that strives for excellence in allspheres. The motto of this book is simple-you can be an extraordinary professional, an awesomepartner, an amazing parent and an awe-inspiring person, all at the same time.

Stories in Champak are set in a unique forest, Champakvan. Champa is an evergreen fragrant tree and van means forest. Great adventure lies in every page, waiting to take children on a wild and exciting ride. Everyone in this forest treats the other with respect, kindness, sensitivity and most importantly-they value friendship. Cheeku the Rabbit: He loves solving problems and finding thieves using his intelligence and technology. He is curious about science and introduces innovative ideas in Champakvan. He is an unofficial advisor to the king, the forest and his friends. Let's encourage the Cheeku in us to be innovative, kind and rational.

Stories in Champak are set in a unique forest, Champakvan. Champa is an evergreen fragrant tree and van means forest. Great adventure lies in every page, waiting to take children on a wild and exciting ride. Everyone in this forest treats the other with respect, kindness, sensitivity and most importantly-they value friendship. Shersingh the Lion: Always dressed fashionably, he is the king of the jungle and takes his responsibilities very seriously. He is a defender of free speech. Loved by all the animals, he is just and fair, but can get angry very quickly, at times is stubborn and also jumps to conclusions. But he is quick to realise his mistakes and there is humour and a message of togetherness in his stories. Shersingh brings out the kind leader we all would like to be.

An interactive picture book that introduces the world to your child. The attractive images taken from real time surroundings make it the ideal book to learn simple words and develop observation skills. Its overall representation will encourage your child to enhance their initial vocabulary and help with conversational English. The topics range from numbers, names of vegetables, opposites, fruits, and transport among others for holistic development.