Well-chosen stories give children good role models and increase their empathy for others. Simplistic moral precepts in simple language; each story comes with a caricature type illustration to retain interest of young readers. The moral at the end of the story summaries precisely what the child is supposed to learn! These stories educate children about a family, tradition, ethos, social mores or share cultural insight or a combination of all these. Thoughtful stories not only provide enjoyment, they also shape and influence lives of children.
'Gopi, I can't believe a year has passed since I met you. You have brought me so much happiness!' In this second book in the bestselling Gopi Diaries series, Gopi is stronger, bigger, more confident than the little pup he was in the first book, but he is also cheekier and more mischievous! He faces new situations, new challenges, even new dog companions with endless energy and spirit. And then comes the day when he faces the biggest surprise of them all... Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this simple story told from a dog's perspective shows us just why pets are so precious - for their love, devotion and boundless affection. This is a book for Sudha Murty's fans of all ages as Gopi paws himself yet again into the hearts of children and adults alike.
The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi's voice, the first book, Coming Home, begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family. How Gopi sees the world around him and what he thinks of the people in his life give the story a truly unique flavour. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these are books children and adults will treasure as the simple stories talk of basic values even when told from a dog's perspective.
She may be in her forties, but things are really looking up for Minty Sood. A single mother of a twenty-two-year-old boy, she is the toast of Delhi's social circles, has been at the receiving end of a series of very eligible proposals, and has even zeroed in on 'the One'. Puneet Bhalla is suave, wealthy, and wants to marry Minty. So, of course she accepts!... Twenty-four hours before her son proposes to his girlfriend!Now Minty has to switch gears from bride-to-be to mother-in-law-to-be, which is awkward enough to begin with, but there's also the intimidating mother of his son's fiancee, a secret love affair and a crazy best friend to deal with.From the bestselling author of Koi Good News? comes a rib-tickling new novel about family, friends and not one but two big fat Indian weddings.
Learn basic concepts with Gopi through the ten board books in this first box of learning! Based on Gopi the dog, from Sudha Murty's Gopi Diaries. 'Gopi has learnt a lot from me, and taught me so much since I became his Ajji. So I am absolutely delighted that young children like you will start your learning journey with Gopi as your naughty and wonderful companion.' - Sudha Murty, author of the bestselling Gopi Diaries series The Gopi early learning range has been designed around Gopi, the popular dog from Sudha Murty's bestselling Gopi series. From easy recognition to familiar bonding and attachment, character-based books draw children into exploring concepts, activities and learning in companionship with a character they love. This boxset includes: Gopi's First Book Of ABC Gopi's First Book Of 123 Gopi's First Book Of Shapes Gopi's First Book Of Colours Gopi's First Book Of Farm Animals And Pets Gopi's First Book Of Fruits And Vegetables Gopi's First Book Of Wild Animals Gopi's First Book Of Birds Gopi's First Book Of Transport Gopi's First Book Of Things At Home
An interdisciplinary and quantitative account of human claims on the biosphere's stores of living matter, from prehistoric hunting to modern energy production. The biosphere—the Earth's thin layer of life—dates from nearly four billion years ago, when the first simple organisms appeared. Many species have exerted enormous influence on the biosphere's character and productivity, but none has transformed the Earth in so many ways and on such a scale as Homo sapiens. In Harvesting the Biosphere, Vaclav Smil offers an interdisciplinary and quantitative account of human claims on the biosphere's stores of living matter, from prehistory to the present day. Smil examines all harvests—from prehistoric man's hunting of megafauna to modern crop production—and all uses of harvested biomass, including energy, food, and raw materials. Without harvesting of the biomass, Smil points out, there would be no story of human evolution and advancing civilization; but at the same time, the increasing extent and intensity of present-day biomass harvests are changing the very foundations of civilization's well-being. In his detailed and comprehensive account, Smil presents the best possible quantifications of past and current global losses in order to assess the evolution and extent of biomass harvests. Drawing on the latest work in disciplines ranging from anthropology to environmental science, Smil offers a valuable long-term, planet-wide perspective on human-caused environmental change.
Following the spectacular success of Horrid Henry's Big Bad Book, here is a new hardback collection of favourite stories, with colour pictures and brand new material to tell you more about Horrid Henry. The ten stories all focus on Horrid Henry's home life, and how he vies with his little brother Perfect Peter and drives his well-meaning parents to distraction. They are: Horrid Henry's Holiday, Horrid Henry's Birthday Party, Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy, Horrid Henry and the Fangmangler, Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick, Horrid Henry and the Comfy Black Chair, Horrid Henry Tricks and Treats, Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse, Horrid Henry's Thank You Letter and Horrid Henry's Chores Further insights into Henry's family life include Home Fact File, a list of Horrid Henry's Prized Possessions, Mum's shopping lists and menus as amended by Henry, and more.
