Contemporary Indian art is, give or take a decade, three quarters of a century old. This book covers artists who worked, grew to maturity and established themselves in the post-Independence years. Lakshmi Lal brings to their work the insights of a seasoned viewer whose joy in experiencing art is both infectious and illuminating.

For over five decades, Ruskin Bond has written charming tales that have mesmerized readers of all ages. This collection brings together his finest stories for children in one volume. Published previously as A Treasury of Stories for Children, this attractive rejacketed edition includes two new stories, 'The Big Race' and 'Remember This Day'. Filled with a rich cast of characters and superb illustrations, The Room of Many Colours: A Treasury of Stories for Children is the definitive book for all Ruskin Bond fans and truly a collector's item.

India's best-loved children's writer Ruskin Bond introduces us to some of the most endearing and adorable characters he has ever written about-his grandfather; with his unusual ability to disguise himself as the street-vendor; carpenter and sometimes the washerman; the eccentric and ubiquitous Uncle Ken; with his knack for trouble and disastrous escapades; the stationmaster Mr Ghosh and his amazing family comprising a dozen mice; and the unforgettable Aunt Ruby; whose encounter with a parrot who wouldn't talk will make you burst with laughter Meet the regimental myna; read about the snake who turned into a handsome prince every night; and enjoy the tale of the author's travails as a cook...Heart-warming; funny and delightful; The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk and Other Stories features some old favourites as well as refreshingly new stories written exclusively for this collection. Marked by Bond's inimitable style and trademark humour; and embellished with lively illustrations; this book will be a firm favourite with children. Age group of target audience (Puffin): 10 + Read what one of our Penguin Club members thought of Ruskin Bond's new book; The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk and Other Stories: Ruskin Bond has always been a great favourite of mine; and his latest book promises to be a treat for kids and adults alike. The stories in this book recount interesting events from Bond's childhood; and introduce the reader to some delightful and eccentric characters; both human and animal. There is even a naughty little ghost; in 'We Capture a Ghost'; that eventually helps rid the author of a pesky relative in a very novel way Bond's simple and humorous style of narration makes each story in this collection memorable. The title story is about a rather clever parrot that returns to torment its bad tempered owner. 'White Mice' introduces a stationmaster with a very strange hobby; while 'The Regimental Myna'is about a rather unusual recruit to an army regiment. 'Trapped by a Tiger' is the thrilling tale of a 'shikar' gone wrong'; as the hunted tiger stalks the young narrator. 'Bitter Gooseberries' narrates an old Burmese tale of a harassed son-in-law with a difference; while 'A Bicycle Ride with Uncle Ken' humorously touches on the young Bond's misadventures; caused by a growing interest in girls. Bond's affection for his relatives; especially his Grandfather and Uncle Ken; are evident in the stories about them; and in the gentle humour he uses to describe their exploits. Also evident is his strong attachment to Dehradun; the small town he grew up in. While the book is targeted at ten year olds; I must say that I and my five year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed reading it together. I must also mention Kavita Anand's charming black and white illustrations which; at first glance; seem deceptively simple; a closer look reveals lots of quirky detail; bringing the characters they portray to life. My favourite illustration is that of the turbaned warrior from 'A Bicycle Ride with Uncle Ken' - don't miss the little bird perched on his "tremendous moustache" All in all; vintage Bond Lavanya Karthik

A haunted old house, a terrifying werewolf, the echoes of a heinous crime, the mark of a sinister beast ...these and many more grisly tales are in this compilation of eerie stories that will take you to unexplored territories of the unknown, the uncanny and the plain terrifying. These classic tales have been written by great literary giants like Bram Stoker, Rudyard Kipling, C.A. Kincaid, Gerald Kersh, and many others. Compiled by master anthologiser Ruskin Bond, these riveting tales are a heady mixture of crime, mystery, and terror, sure to chill your bones and give you goose pimples. So, here is your chance to savour every morsel of this sumptuous assortment. Meet the rich cast of characters and read, if you dare

Here are exciting tales of hair-breadth escapes and thrilling encounters in the wild - stories of man's relationships with other living creatures, furred or feathered, fierce or friendly. All the stories were written out of the writers' own experiences. From thrilling encounters with man-eating tigers and crocodiles, to more friendly exchanges between man and beast, these stories will hold you spellbound

There is another option: would you like to catch up with the father who became a schoolboy and attended school again or the small girl who lived on hope that her father would return home from war one day? How about meeting a mischievous boy who always follows his master's footsteps but never gets the expected results or the destitute lad who gets admitted to a school full of affluent students? All these and many more engaging stories are awaiting you inside this book.

'I followed my heart instead of my head. It is something I have done all my life.' Shortly before his eighteenth birthday, Ruskin embarks on a literary journey and reaches England after charting unknown waters. Greeted by the uncertainties of a new city, he muses over his loneliness, switches jobs, falls in love, befriends the ocean and relentlessly chases a big dream! What follows next is the metamorphosis of a journal entry into a novel as we time-travel to the fascinating events that led to the making of his iconic book, The Room on the Roof. Capturing memorable experiences from young Ruskin's life, Listen to Your Heart is an inspiration for aspiring young writers, a meditation on embracing fears, seizing every opportunity but most importantly living one's dreams.