Feather Tales Talon The Falcon

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789386495686

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Feather Tales by Deepak Dalal Pdf

Peregrine falcons are hunters, the fastest creatures in the world. But when Talon is locked in a cage—his wings stilled forever—his mighty heart and spirit are broken. He bemoans the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing. No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar, the squirrel, a kind-hearted creature, is friends with the birds of the garden. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. And late one night, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt.

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 0143427903

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Feather Tales: Talon the Falcon by Deepak Dalal Pdf

"Peregrine falcons are hunters, the fastest creatures in the world. But when Talon is locked in a cage--his wings stilled forever--his mighty heart and spirit are broken. He bemoans the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing. No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar the squirrel, a kind-hearted creature, is friends with the birds of the garden. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. And late one night, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt."--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353057152

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The Golden Eagle (Feather Tales) by Deepak Dalal Pdf

WELCOME TO STORK-PUR, THE PLACE OF NO RETURN One moonlit night, when Shikar, the squirrel, asks his favourite doves, Lovey and Dovey, to tell him a story, they recount their time at Stork-pur, a mysterious bird commune. A place no bird would ever want to visit. On a secret mission, the doves are taken hostage by a villainous stork whose dark plan is to rule the bird-world. Danger lurks in every corner of the caves the doves are imprisoned in, and they wonder whom they can trust? The talkative green pigeon, the mesmerizing whistling thrush or the magnificent golden eagle? The feather-raising adventure ends finally in a story the doves dub as 'the story of all stories'–one that deeply affects Shikar and alters his notions of himself, his past and his origins. Return to the Rose Garden to read about the enthralling capers of your favourite feathered friends and bird-squirrel, as they swap stories of daring and wonder.

Author : Deepak Dalal,Na, An
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Pvt.Limited
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0143434489

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Feather Tales by Deepak Dalal,Na, An Pdf

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789387625099

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The Paradise Flycatcher by Deepak Dalal Pdf

My Snowdrop is rare, he is exotic. He is the most wonderful squirrel in the whole wide world. I want my squirrel back.' The Rose Garden's beloved squirrel, Shikar-Snowdrop to young Mitalee-has vanished without a trace. No one can find him! Last seen in the company of a paradise flycatcher-a stunning bird with a long white tail-he has left no other trail. So, to save their friend, the loyal bird gang must fly to distant forests to track down the glamorous creature, who might just be able to help. Return to the ledges of the fountain in the Rose Garden to read about the enthralling capers of your favourite feathered friends and bird-squirrel as they swap stories of daring and wonder.

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353058876

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Ladakh Adventure by Deepak Dalal Pdf

On their visit to the Changthang plateau of Ladakh, Vikram and Aditya find themselves on the run along with Tsering, a young Tibetan boy they meet while camping on this grand yet barren frontier of India. Determined to protect Tsering from the mysterious band of men chasing him, the three boys traverse the majestic land beyond the Himalayas in search of answers. Who is Tsering? Why is he being hunted with such fierce resolve? Follow Vikram and Aditya across the remote frozen plateau to the mountain city of Leh-through a land of startling contrasts and magnificent mountains-as a perilous game of hide-and-seek unfolds. Journey to the roof of the world with an enthralling tale set in one of India's most splendid destinations.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788184754414

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The Night Train at Deoli by Ruskin Bond Pdf

An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond’s simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, they lead lives that are touched by natural beauty as well as suffering—the loss of a loved parent, unfulfilled dreams, natural calamities, ghostly visitations, a respected teacher turned crooked, strangers who make a nuisance of themselves—which only reinforces their abiding faith in God, family and neighbour. Told in Bond’s distinctive style, these stories are a magnificent evocation of an India that may be fast disappearing.

Author : John Crowley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781481495615

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Ka by John Crowley Pdf

“Ka is a beautiful, often dreamlike late masterpiece.” —Los Angeles Times “One of our country’s absolutely finest novelists.” —Peter Straub, New York Times bestselling author of Interior Darkness and Ghost Story From award-winning author John Crowley comes an exquisite fantasy novel about a man who tells the story of a crow named Dar Oakley and his impossible lives and deaths in the land of Ka. A Crow alone is no Crow. Dar Oakley—the first Crow in all of history with a name of his own—was born two thousand years ago. When a man learns his language, Dar finally gets the chance to tell his story. He begins his tale as a young man, and how he went down to the human underworld and got hold of the immortality meant for humans, long before Julius Caesar came into the Celtic lands; how he sailed West to America with the Irish monks searching for the Paradise of the Saints; and how he continuously went down into the land of the dead and returned. Through his adventures in Ka, the realm of Crows, and around the world, he found secrets that could change the humans’ entire way of life—and now may be the time to finally reveal them.

Author : Sanjay Dattatri
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789354922787

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The Home Stretch by Sanjay Dattatri Pdf

In their twilight years, people increasingly rely on friends and family to get through the day. In Indian homes, it is not unusual to see adult children sandwiched between parenting and caregiving obligations, with both young children and elderly parents in the house. The Home Stretch is an empathetic, handy guide that seeks to simplify caregiving and equip readers with the tools and guidance required to build a safer, happier and more comfortable life for the elders around them. From tips on maintaining their health and independence to taking care of the bedridden, the book covers a wide range of topics to meet the progressively complicated needs associated with caring for ageing loved ones. A product of the author's years of caregiving experience and interactions with countless doctors, counsellors, senior citizens and other family caregivers, this book has the ability to transform how we look at ageing and the aged.

Author : Dalal Deepak
Publisher : Penguin Enterprise
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0143449397

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Snow Leopard Adventure by Dalal Deepak Pdf

Vikram and Aditya are back in magnificent Ladakh. Having finally freed their young friend Tsering from the hands of dangerous men, they've set themselves up for an even great challenge: to locate the the grey ghost of the Himalayas, the snow leopard. The boys join a team of ecologists and explorers in their search for this immensely rare and beautiful creature of the wild. But high up in the Himalayas, amidst daunting mountains and dark valleys, everyone has just one question on their mind: how do you study an animal you cannot find? Journey in search of the elusive Snow Leopard with an enthralling tale set in one of India's most splendid destinations.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353055493

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1984 (Vocabulary Enhancer) by George Orwell Pdf

The right word, now at your fingertips! Word power is an integral part of being able to express yourself-whether you're in college, appearing for competitive exams or attending a job interview. It makes you an effective and confident communicator. This handy guide brings to you an abridged version of the dystopian masterpiece 1984 by George Orwell to familiarize you with a must-read and equip you with new words. Accessible and engaging, each book in the Vocabulary Enhancer series simplifies a classic and helps you memorize a list of carefully curated, frequently used words through their definitions, antonyms, examples of usage as well as word exercises and puzzles to recap your learning. So what are you waiting for? Strengthen your understanding of the English language and enhance your vocabulary with this unique companion.

Author : James Branch Cabell
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789361151460

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Figures Of Earth A Comedy Of Appearances by James Branch Cabell Pdf

James Branch Cabell's fantasy book "Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances" was published. It was included in Cabell's longer work, "The Biography of Manuel," which was published in 1921. Dom Manuel, the main character of the book, is a nobleman who lives in mediaeval Poictesme. The story follows his life and exploits. Manuel finds a mystical clay figure that comes to life and assumes the shape of a stunning woman named Niafer. This is how the story goes. The book chronicles Manuel's adventures as he rises to prominence, goes on expeditions, and runs into otherworldly creatures. Manuel ponders issues related to identity, meaning, and the nature of reality during the narrative. "Figures of Earth" is renowned for its philosophical implications and complex prose. In a multilayered story that defies categorization, Cabell tackles issues of love, ambition, and the pursuit of purpose in life. The book delves deeply into the human condition while also making sarcastic observations about society conventions. Cabell's work was sometimes criticized for what was seen as its irreverence, yet "Figures of Earth" is praised for its creative storytelling and literary experimentation. The book, which highlights Cabell's distinctive style and his contribution to the genre, is regarded as a masterpiece of American fantasy literature.

Author : Abbie Farwell Brown
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664171078

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The Curious Book of Birds by Abbie Farwell Brown Pdf

As one can guess from the title, 'The Curious Book of Birds' is a book about birds—-however, it isn't a scientific treatise on the animal. Rather, it is a collection of short stories that feature birds as central characters. The stories are collected from folktales worldwide, and include the following titles: 'The Forgetful Kingfisher' from Germany, 'The Masquerading Crow' from Russia, 'Why the Nightingale Wakes' from France, 'The Phoenix' from Egypt, and 'The Owl and the Moon' from Malaysia.

Author : Deepak Dalal
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789354921629

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Sahyadri Adventure by Deepak Dalal Pdf

Far out in the Sahyadris rises a mountain called Koleshwar. Amidst its caves and rumbling streams lie many secrets, secrets that Anirudh discovers when he wakes from a strange dream. Vikram, Aditya, Chitra and Anirudh are now tasked with trying to make sense of his dream. How does Anirudh inexplicably recognize not just every contour and ridge of the lush, monsooned hills but also know every minute detail of the vanished Fort of Mumbai? Will this group of budding adventurers decode the forgotten legacy, buried in the ancient slopes of the Sahyadris, before tips goes over the edge? Journey to the Sahyadris in the concluding instalment of this riveting tale where history meets adventure in one of the most beautiful locales of India.

Author : Abbie Farwell Brown
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547685555

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In the Days of Giants (Illustrated Edition) by Abbie Farwell Brown Pdf

"In the Days of Giants" is an excellent read for everyone interested in Norse mythology and culture. It will introduce you to the magical world of Norse heroic and scheming gods, clever trolls, elves and giants. Contents: The Beginning of Things How Odin Lost His Eye Kvasir's Blood The Giant Builder The Magic Apples Skadi's Choice The Dwarf's Gifts Loki's Children The Quest of the Hammer The Giantess Who Would Not Thor's Visit to the Giants Thor's Fishing Thor's Duel In the Giant's House Balder and the Mistletoe The Punishment of Loki