The Blue Umbrella / Ruskin Bond 

Public ISBD Title : The Blue Umbrella Material Type: printed text Authors: Ruskin Bond, Author Publisher: Rupa publications Publication Date: 1992 Pagination: 88 p. Size: Paperback ISBN (or other code): 81-7167-340-6 Abstract: he Blue Umbrella is a novel set in the mountainous Gharwal region. The story is about a little girl called Binya, who on falling upon a group of picnickers, is enchanted by a beautiful blue umbrella belonging to one of them. Incidentally, one of the ladies in the group takes a liking to Binya s leopard claw necklace and offers to buy it from her. When Binya refuses, she is asked to choose anything that she would like in return for it and she chooses the blue umbrella. After much pleading, the lady consents to her wish and Binya becomes the proud owner of the umbrella. But, what happens when the village shopkeeper sets his eyes on the very same umbrella and decides to have it for himself? Binya s precious umbrella becomes the source of envy to him and he tries his utmost to get it from her. What follows is a story of greed, ignominy and kindness. The book was adapted into a movie called The Blue Umbrella in 2005 and which was later awarded the National Film Award for Best Children s Film. (Product Description) The Blue Umbrella [printed text] / Ruskin Bond, Author . - Rupa publications, 1992 . - 88 p. ; Paperback. ISBN : 81-7167-340-6 Abstract: he Blue Umbrella is a novel set in the mountainous Gharwal region. The story is about a little girl called Binya, who on falling upon a group of picnickers, is enchanted by a beautiful blue umbrella belonging to one of them. Incidentally, one of the ladies in the group takes a liking to Binya s leopard claw necklace and offers to buy it from her. When Binya refuses, she is asked to choose anything that she would like in return for it and she chooses the blue umbrella. After much pleading, the lady consents to her wish and Binya becomes the proud owner of the umbrella. But, what happens when the village shopkeeper sets his eyes on the very same umbrella and decides to have it for himself? Binya s precious umbrella becomes the source of envy to him and he tries his utmost to get it from her. What follows is a story of greed, ignominy and kindness. The book was adapted into a movie called The Blue Umbrella in 2005 and which was later awarded the National Film Award for Best Children s Film. (Product Description)

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The Final Diagnosis / Arthur Hailey 

Public ISBD Title : The Final Diagnosis Material Type: printed text Authors: Arthur Hailey, Author Publisher: Rupa publications Publication Date: 2005 Pagination: 380 p. Size: Paperback ISBN (or other code): 979-81291-08035-- Abstract: In this, Hailey shows us the tension - packed drama and mammoth complexity of a great hospital....a world where one faulty diagnosis, one irrevocable error precipitates appalling tragedy. This enthralling story - of a young pathologist's struggle to restore the standards of a hospital controlled by an ageing and once-brilliant doctor - takes us behind the reception areas, the emergency rooms and the bustling world of the hospital, to reveal the hidden corridors of a world the patient never sees....The final diagnosis, which introduces a compelling cast of characters, is Arthur Hailey writing at the very height of his powers. 'Highly recommended.' (Product Description) The Final Diagnosis [printed text] / Arthur Hailey, Author . - Rupa publications, 2005 . - 380 p. ; Paperback. ISBN : 979-81291-08035-- Abstract: In this, Hailey shows us the tension - packed drama and mammoth complexity of a great hospital....a world where one faulty diagnosis, one irrevocable error precipitates appalling tragedy. This enthralling story - of a young pathologist's struggle to restore the standards of a hospital controlled by an ageing and once-brilliant doctor - takes us behind the reception areas, the emergency rooms and the bustling world of the hospital, to reveal the hidden corridors of a world the patient never sees....The final diagnosis, which introduces a compelling cast of characters, is Arthur Hailey writing at the very height of his powers. 'Highly recommended.' (Product Description)

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Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT / CHETAN BHAGAT

Public ISBD Title : Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT Material Type: printed text Authors: CHETAN BHAGAT, Author Edition statement: 1st Publisher: Rupa publications Publication Date: 2011 Pagination: 275 p. Size: Paperback Accompanying material: Number of items : 1 ISBN (or other code): 81-291-0459-8 Abstract: Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT is Chetan Bhagat s debut novel that presents a dark and humorous perspective on the Indian education system. Set in the premises of IIT, the story revolves around three students who become friends while struggling to keep their place in this highly esteemed institute.The book doesn t tell you the ways to get into IIT or to survive it but it tells you how bad things can be if one doesn't think straight. The book talks about the monotony of the education system even at one of the country s premier engineering institutes. It takes the reader into the lives of these friends as they toil hard to cope with the strong competition at their college. Hari, Alok, and Ryan enter this institute with a dream to beat the competition and come out successful to become the few chosen ones. However, their life becomes a chaos as they mess up their grades that too big time, Hari falls in love with Prof Cherian s daughter, and Alok and Ryan just cannot control bickering with each other. Narrated in first person mostly by Hari, Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT is a dark, funny book that has struck a chord in the hearts of millions of readers across the nation as it sheds some light on the dull and tough academic life in the Indian education system. The protagonists have to deal with tough teachers, with the unending exams, and the difficult academic schedule. How will these three friends manage to complete their graduation in ruthless world of IIT? Will they manage to survive? Or will they be the victims of failure at the hands of mind-numbing education system? Bhagat reveals that in this funny yet realistic novel. Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT has been adapted into movies in Hindi as well as Tamil. 3 Idiots, the Hindi adaptation, has been a huge success. The book has won Bhagat several awards like Indo-American Society's Society Young Achiever's Award and The Publisher's Recognition Award. It has remained on the bestseller list since its launch in 2004. (Product Description) Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT [printed text] / CHETAN BHAGAT, Author  . -  1st . - Rupa publications, 2011 . - 275 p. ; Paperback + Number of items : 1. ISBN : 81-291-0459-8 Abstract: Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT is Chetan Bhagat s debut novel that presents a dark and humorous perspective on the Indian education system. Set in the premises of IIT, the story revolves around three students who become friends while struggling to keep their place in this highly esteemed institute.The book doesn t tell you the ways to get into IIT or to survive it but it tells you how bad things can be if one doesn't think straight. The book talks about the monotony of the education system even at one of the country s premier engineering institutes. It takes the reader into the lives of these friends as they toil hard to cope with the strong competition at their college. Hari, Alok, and Ryan enter this institute with a dream to beat the competition and come out successful to become the few chosen ones. However, their life becomes a chaos as they mess up their grades that too big time, Hari falls in love with Prof Cherian s daughter, and Alok and Ryan just cannot control bickering with each other. Narrated in first person mostly by Hari, Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT is a dark, funny book that has struck a chord in the hearts of millions of readers across the nation as it sheds some light on the dull and tough academic life in the Indian education system. The protagonists have to deal with tough teachers, with the unending exams, and the difficult academic schedule. How will these three friends manage to complete their graduation in ruthless world of IIT? Will they manage to survive? Or will they be the victims of failure at the hands of mind-numbing education system? Bhagat reveals that in this funny yet realistic novel. Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT has been adapted into movies in Hindi as well as Tamil. 3 Idiots, the Hindi adaptation, has been a huge success. The book has won Bhagat several awards like Indo-American Society's Society Young Achiever's Award and The Publisher's Recognition Award. It has remained on the bestseller list since its launch in 2004. (Product Description)

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