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January 2013 | Vol. 5
When we decided to launch a children’s books imprint, we searched very hard for an animal, plant or object that would represent the best qualities of these books. Fortunately, while hunting under the fat
dictionaries and in the numerous nooks and crannies of our office, we came upon a wonderful Red Turtle. Red Turtle was smart, cute—and looked very good on book covers! So we decided to adopt it immediately.Red Turtle has agreed to have its picture appear on every children’s and young adult book Rupa publishes, because the titles will be as interesting, intelligent and good-looking as Red Turtle. From fiction to non-fiction, short story and poetry collections to quiz books and illustrated books, the Red Turtle imprint will publish for children from age eight upwards and going on to teenagers. Authors such as Ruskin Bond, Gulzar, Derek O’Brien, Paro Anand, Samit Basu, Subhadra Sen Gupta and Musharraf Ali Farooqi all loved Red Turtle too—and they are only some of the writers who are now Red Turtle’s friends.
Did you see him shoot a tiger?’ I asked.‘Oh, many times,’ said Mehmoud. ‘A tiger a week—that was nothing to Carpet-sahib!’
‘Did the tigers come to the house, or did you go looking for them?’
Thus starts Mehmoud’s stories about working as khansama, or cook, for the great shikari Jim Corbett. As deft with his stories as he is with koftas, lamb chops, pies and milkshakes, Mehmoud has a tall tale for every occasion. From wrestling with a cobra in his bed or being carried away into the river by a muggermuch to when a tiger came looking for the cook, these stories leave little Ruskin spellbound.
Join Mehmoud in the kitchen as he cooks up one delectable meal after another, and gobble down his delicious stories of man-eating tigers, incompetent maharajas, missing kitchen boys and haunted pillows, all brought vividly to life by Sunaina Coelho’s captivating illustrations.
Category: Fiction/Children’s ISBN: 978-81-291-2114-1 Price: `195 Format: Royal/PB Extent: 72 pp
Tigers for Dinner: Tall Tales by Jim Corbett’s KhansamaBeautifully illustrated and richly imagined, Ruskin Bond’s new book will entertain children and adults alike.
This new year, Rupa Publications India is delighted to
welcome you to the world of Red Turtle!
Bring a Red Turtle into your life, and you’ll have a friend forever!
Ruskin Bond, illustrated by Sunaina Coelho
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On the planet Nopter, somewhere deep in the cosmos, young Tik-Tik has a BIG problem.Tik-Tik, a boy from Nopter, wants to grow faster than—or at least as fast as—his furry enemy, Dum-Dum the cat. So Tik-Tik sets off with his Grandpa Kip-Kip, a cosmic traveller, on an adventure to find a solution to his problem. They land up on a growing planet called Earth, where Tik-Tik tries to find a way to speed up time. But will his experiments succeed? And will he ever be able to outwit the villain Dum-Dum and her accomplices: the bottom-heavy penguins? Michelle Farooqi’s charming illustrations bring to life this hilarious adventure packed with animals, insects, birds, aliens, inventions and discoveries. Tik-Tik, the Master of Time will have you laughing all the way to the heart-warming end.
Category: Fiction/Children’s ISBN: 978-81-291-2109-7 Price: `250 Format: Royal/HB Extent: 152 pp
Are you stumped about what to speak at the upcoming elocution contest? Are you tired of surfing the Internet searching for a piece that is right for you? Are you wondering how you can speak more confidently? Then this handy collection is just what you need. In Speak Up, Speak Out you will find: • Poetry, prose and speeches suitable for junior, middle and senior school students; • An introduction to each piece by Derek, along with his recommendations on how best to deliver it; • Derek’s tips on how to become an expert public speaker; • Classic and rare writings by masters such as Roald Dahl, Vikram Seth, Ruskin Bond, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, among many others.So, grab this book and let Derek O’Brien take you into a world of literary masterpieces—and you will discover that all you need to be a winner is to speak up, and speak it right!
Category: Non-fiction/Children’s ISBN: 978-81-291-2115-8 Price: `195 Format: B/PB Extent: 208 pp
Tik-Tik, The Master of Time
Speak Up, Speak Out: My Favourite Elocution Pieces and How to Deliver Them
A hilarious adventure packed with animals, insects, birds, aliens, inventions and discoveries!
A brilliant compilation of the best elocution pieces from the inimitable Derek O’Brien.
Derek O’Brien
Musharraf Ali Farooqi, illustrated by Michelle Farooqi
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On 24 October 2012, Rajat Gupta, former head of the world’s most respected management consultancy firm, Mckinsey & Co., was sentenced to two years in prison by a New York court for securities fraud and insider trading. Why did this happen?Based on extensive research, including transcripts of FBI-wiretap conversations, Fallen Angel is an insightful account of a remarkable man and the extraordinary events surrounding him: this is the real story of Rajat Gupta, an orphaned immigrant from India who managed to reach dizzying heights in the US corporate sector. Although the verdict is out, the mystery remains: several jury members were in tears after delivering the verdict, and nearly everyone who has known Gupta believes he is innocent—so what really happened? With its almost thriller-like cast of real-life characters, Fallen Angel is a page-turner that explores the complex layers of this human drama.
Category: Non-fiction ISBN: 978-81-291-2111-0 Price: `295 Format: B/PB Extent: 248 pp
Songs are an integral part of Indian cinema and have helped film-makers complement and enhance their narratives in myriad ways for decades. And much of the responsibility for weaving the song into the fabric of the story lies with the lyricist. What are the thoughts that inspire the lyricist’s pen when he tries to express a situation or an emotion through a song? What are the advantages and constraints of writing poetry to music?Whether it is the tender ‘Ma’ from Taare Zameen Par, the inspirational ‘Khoon Chala’ from Rang De Basanti or the teasing ‘Sasural Genda Phool’ from Delhi 6, Prasoon Joshi’s songs have never failed to touch a chord with audiences. And, in this book, we present some of his best songs—in Devanagari and in English transliteration and translation—with each one selected and annotated by the master lyricist himself. With incisive commentary and candid observations on what went into the making of the songs, Sunshine Lanes is a must-have for not only those who admire Prasoon Joshi’s work but also anyone who has ever loved poetry and music and interpreted the world through someone else’s words.
Category: Non-fiction ISBN: 978-81-291-2386-2 Price: `495 Format: Demy/HB Extent: 296 pp
Fallen Angel: The Making and Unmaking of Rajat Gupta
Sunshine Lanes: A Poetic Journey
A tragedy of Greek proportions, this is the story of an Indian icon at the centre of the biggest insider trading case in the history of the United States of America.
A rare glimpse into the mind of one of the nation’s best loved poet-lyricists.
Prasoon Joshi
Sandipan Deb
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‘Richly evocative and skilfully narrated, Ashim Choudhury’s first novel is a poignant tale told from the point of view of a young boy growing up in a military family... Sometimes lyrical and written with psychological insight, The Sergeant’s Son marks a promising debut.’—Shashi TharoorIn the late sixties, Sergeant Samar, a minor employee of the air force, his wife Basanti and their four sons move from small-town Barrackpore to Bombay. The four boys grow up in the rapidly changing, cosmopolitan city that is just beginning to recognize its aspirations. As much a story of a difficult childhood as a snapshot of India of the 1960s, The Sergeant’s Son is a must-read.
Category: Fiction ISBN: 978-81-291-2110-3 Price: `250 Format: B/PB Extent: 256 pp
This book discusses the essence of Sikhism and, entwined with it, the history and lore of the people of Punjab. Through photographs and descriptions of many hitherto unseen relics of the Sikh heritage, bestowed by the Gurus upon the disciples, the authors place each artefact in its historical context, giving a broad perspective of Sikh culture.A profusely illustrated volume that welcomes the reader with unsurpassed clarity and sensitivity to the world of the Sikh heritage, the authors have used their thorough understanding of the Sikh ethos to familiarize and educate the readers about all that has been left behind by the Sikh Gurus.
This book attempts to tell the story of the country’s Anglo-Indians through those of some of the community’s most interesting and extraordinary men and women. In a series of essays written by a host of writers, the lives of these personalities are described lucidly, and with warmth and honesty. Each of these people stayed and worked in India, and with their determination, enthusiasm and joie de vivre, they have all been active participants in the progress of the country in countless ways. From Henry Derozio and Frank Anthony to Ruskin Bond and Diana Hayden, the book is about people who excelled in all walks of life—as leaders, politicians, police officers, actors, teachers, jockeys, sportsmen, engine drivers, writers, quizmasters and many more.
Category: Non-fiction ISBN: 978-81-291-2108-0 Price: `195 Format: B/PB Extent: 160 pp
The Sergeant’s Son|Ashim Choudhury
Sikh Heritage: Ethos & Relics|Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh
The Anglo Indian Way: Celebrating the Lives of the Anglo-Indians of India|Edited by Errol O’Brien
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Category: Non-fiction ISBN: 978-81-291-1983-4 Price: `1500 Format: Coffee table/HB Extent: 222 pp
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Anemia affects an estimated 400 million women across the world, most of whom don’t recognize its symptoms—shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, headaches and lapses of concentration—mistakenly attributing these to the stresses of modern life. Anemia can lead to infertility, premature delivery in pregnant women and, in severe cases, fainting and mental confusion in women of all ages.Caused by low levels of hemoglobin, anemia is both preventable and treatable. In Anemia in Women, Joan Gomez discusses the different types of anemia that can occur at various stages of life, as well as the prevention, treatment and self-help options available.
Category: Non-fiction/Reference Format: A/PB ISBN: 978-81-291-2105-9 Extent: 146 pp Price: `95
Category: Non-fiction/Reference Format: A/PB ISBN: 978-81-291-2107-3 Extent: 144 pp Price: `95
Category: Non-fiction/Reference Format: A/PB ISBN: 978-81-291-2104-2 Extent: 148 ppPrice: `95
Category: Non-fiction/Reference Format: A/PB ISBN: 978-81-291-2106-6 Extent: 160 pp Price: `95
Category: Non-fiction/Reference Format: A/PB ISBN: 978-81-291-2113-4 Extent: 156 pp Price: `95
Anemia in Women: How Women Can Prevent Anemia and Improve Their Health| Joan Gomez
Little Red Book of Language
Checklist|Terry O’Brien
Little Red Book of
Word Facts |Terry O’Brien
Little Red Book: A Child’s First
Dictionary|Terry O’Brien
Little Red Book of
Spelling |Terry O’Brien
Little Red Book of
Word Power|Terry O’Brien
THE LITTLE RED BOOKS
THE RUPA HEALTH AND FITNESS SERIES
These hugely popular and handy guides to the nuances of the English language will help the reader understand the rules that govern its grammar and avoid common errors.
A comprehensive handbook about a commonly occurring yet frequently ignored malady, with treatment and self-help options presented in an easy-to-understand manner.
RECENT RELEASES
Category: Non-fiction/Health & Fitness ISBN: 978-81-291-2079-3 Price: `195 Format: Demy/PB Extent: 172 pp
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A book that should be read attentively by everyone with a stake in India’s future, this is both a deeply insightful account of the challenges facing the country today as well as a call to action.
Through his unparalleled ability to devise result-oriented military, political and administrative strategy, Chanakya (c. 270-380 BCE)—classical India’s greatest thinker and teacher—overthrew one king, crowned another and paved the way for the establishment of India’s first great empire. He was also the author of the Arthashashtra, arguably the world’s first comprehensive treatise on statecraft and governance.What would Chanakya do if confronted with the various crises that beset contemporary India? Celebrated writer and thinker Pavan K. Varma uses this as the starting point for Chanakya’s New Manifesto and draws up a practical and detailed plan, modelled on the Arthashashtra, to bring about reform and change in five key areas: governance, democracy, corruption, security and the building of an inclusive society. Whether it is
laying the foundation for an independent and effective Lokpal, or decriminalizing politics and successfully weeding out the corrupt, the solutions he proposes are substantive, well within the constitutional framework, and can make all the difference between intent and action.
Category: Non-fiction ISBN: 978-93-822-7709-5 Price: `295 Format: B/Flexi Extent: 248 pp
Chanakya’s New Manifesto: To Resolve the Crisis Within India
One of South Asia’s best-known and most respected writers, Manjushree Thapa is the author of the forthcoming novel Everyone in Their Own Lives. Alongside, we are delighted to publish new editions of some of her previous books.
‘[This book] embraces the themes of the loss of history, the slow emancipation of women, the lure and pitfalls of love, and the struggles of men to be a little more than what their fates have marked out for them.’—Hindustan Times
Category: Fiction ISBN: 978-93-822-7702-6 Price: `395 Format: B/PB Extent: 472 pp
‘These stories do not burst upon you with an éclat…rather, they sort of steal upon you, leaving you with a faint, almost elusive, shock of recognition.’—Outlook
‘A delightful read about self-discovery, sexual awakening and the search for an identity in a foreign land.’—The Hindu
The Tutor of History | Manjushree Thapa
Tilled Earth: Stories | Manjushree Thapa
Seasons of Flight | Manjushree Thapa
Category: Fiction ISBN: 978-93-822-7751-4 Price: `250 Format: B/PB Extent: 224 pp
Category: Fiction ISBN: 978-93-822-7749-1 Price: `275 Format: B/PB Extent: 256 pp
NEW BOOKS IN ALEPH
Pavan K. Varma
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As we venture into 2013, Rupa Publications and Aleph Book Company are proud to present moments from the events around some of the many prestigious titles they published in 2012.
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1. Accidental India by Shankkar Aiyar | 2. What Young India Wants by Chetan Bhagat | 3. How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-founded a Million Dollar Company by Varun Agarwal | 4 The Green Room by Wendell Rodricks | 5. The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy | 6. Butterflies on the Roof of the World by Peter Smetacek | 7. Return to India by Shoba Narayan | 8. In Good Faith by Saba Naqvi | 9. Between Clay and Dust by Musharraf Ali Farooqi | 10. Mumbaistan by Piyush Jha | 11. When Loss Is Gain by Pavan K. Varma | 12. Grand Brand Rajini by P. C. Balasubramanian and Ram N. Ramakrishnan | 13. Sikh Heritage: Ethos & Relics by Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh | 14. Shringara by Alka Pande | 15. Winter Evenings by Navtej Sarna | 16. Rupa at the World Book Fair 2012
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