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July 2017

From the Darkness

Author: Abhishek Ray Publisher: Tara Art Press (Pp 184, ISBN 978-81-8386-136-6, Rs 299)Set in Kolkata, the book revolves around an old woman’s murder that has left everybody baffled. There is a tribal who has run away from prison to the…

Elements of Mechanical Engineering (Third Edition)

Authors: Dr. DS Bedi and Prof MP Poonia Publisher: Khanna Book Publishing, New Delhi (www.khannabooks.com) (Pp 730, ISBN 10: 9386173069, Rs 450)Elements of Mechanical Engineering contains three different fields viz. Thermodynamics, Strength…

The Holy Woman

Author: Qaisra Shahraz Publisher: Tara India Research Press (Pp 560, ISBN 9788183861380, Rs 395)An epic drama of love, passion and betrayal, The Holy Woman is a powerful and compelling romance in a Muslim family that reminds us of the…

All you need is love …

And the prolific pen of Anglo-Indian bestselling romance novelist Nicola Marsh to churn out excellent romantic novels, finds out Rudy Otter. Nicola Marsh's home in Australia is a thriving one-woman writing factory. During the past 13 years…

Acquisition and commissioning of a book!

Success of publishing depends on what to publish and where to get it from. One should remember that most publishing failures are due to wrong editorial decisions. Understanding the need and process of acquisition and commissioning,…

Rise of the Indus Valley Civilisation ‘booked’

Was there an Aryan invasion of white-skinned riders galloping into India through the Khyber? Did the Saraswati river really exist? Why is the Harappan script un-deciphered till date? What was the truth behind the fall of the mighty…

“Book reading habit is all set to increase”

Opines NK Verma, chairman, Diamond Books, in conversation with All About Book Publishing. Most of us have grown up reading books from Diamond Books. Chacha Chaudhary, Billoo, Pinki, Sabu, Chhota Bheem – all have given wings to the…

Magnify your knowledge @ Jumpstart

Jumpstart 2017 will be held from August 4-5, 2017 at India International Centre, New Delhi and looks at learning in innovative, new ways, and its impact on authoring blended experiences. As a forum that brings thinkers, creators,…

News for Kids

A book for youth by PM Narendra Modi In a first-of-its-kind initiative by a serving prime minister, Narendra Modi will write a book dedicated to the youth. In this book, he will address core issues like overcoming examination stress,…