The book is an inspiring tale of prominent Indian industrialists, entrepreneurs, scientists and other important personalities who have made outstanding contribution in their chosen fields. Their drive, determination and resourcefulness act like beacon light directing young people all over India and the world to achieve what they accomplished. This book introduces you to the life and their contributions of legends Entrepreneurs JRD Tata, G. D. Birla, Dhirubhai Ambani, Ramnath Goenka, N.R. Narayana Murthy, Keshub Mahindra, Azim H. Premji, Scientists J. C. Bose, M.S. Swaminathan, C.V. Raman, Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, M. Visvesvaraya, Raja Ramanna, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam; Other important dignitaries like Jamnalal Bajaj, Amartya Kumar Sen, Tenzing Norgay, Sam Manekshaw, Verghese Kurien. The sketch has been kept short deliberately to encourage children, students and readers to absorb their works easily. If you believe that example is more effective than mere words this book is sure to excite you.

Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it, said C.S. Lewis, one of the greatest English writers of the medieval period. This book contains fascinating and heartrending love stories that will compel you to go through the book again and again creating deep impressions in your sensitive mind written by world acclaimed authors, such as and Jack London and Charles Dikens. The book has been designed to enrich the young minds with the wonderful assets of English language and literature and to develop their interest in understanding the language, inculcating in them the reading habits, particularly among the school going children in the age group of 12 to 18 years studying in higher classes from standard seven to twelve. This book contains an introductory page exclusively about the author, his life sketch, notable works and achievements along with word meanings of difficult words on each page marked and highlighted in the text for the students' convenience and easy understanding of the story. The book is must read for all the students, irrespective of their age, education and social background. Even the teachers may find it interesting and can recommend the book for senior classes as supplementary reading.