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My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential Signs to Learn and Practice — A Visual Guide to Early Communication for Babies and Toddlers Ages 6 Months to 3 Years

Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3!

Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part-storybook and part-sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. This baby sign language book starts with signs for basics like “eat,” “milk,” and “mommy” and then moves on to more advanced ideas like “help,” “potty,” and “I love you.”

Get an illustrated sign language book for babies that includes:

A storybook style―Each sign is paired with engaging text and vibrant illustrations to help depict the meaning of the word.

Interactive learning―Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together.

40 real ASL signs―This baby signs book uses signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you’ll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.

This book of sign language for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak.

Investing for Kids: How to Save, Invest, and Grow Money | A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Literacy, Budgeting, and Smart Money Habits for Ages 8–14

Outgrow your piggy bank―an intro to investing for kids ages 8 to 14

Did you know that the sooner you understand money, the sooner you can make more of it? It’s true! Investing for Kids can help make you money savvy, showing you how to earn it, how to start a savings plan, and the best ways to invest and create a future with money in the bank.

With a little help from the astounding Dollar Duo characters―Mr. Finance and Investing Woman―this engaging kid’s finance book covers essential information about stocks and bonds, how to invest in them, and how they can help you build your wealth. Learn about the concepts of “risk” and “reward” as well as learn how to diversify your portfolio and how to make your money grow.

Practical advice―This guide to investing for beginners explores modern investing techniques like impact investing and digital trading.

Finance 101 for kids―Get real-life examples that you can relate to and find out about famous investors and historical events.

Taking stock―Dive into interactive activities and discussions that include kids and parents alike.

This ultimate money book for kids gives you a jump-start on how to be a smart investor.

The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia

Six Indian soldiers, as part of their regular patrolling exercise, go missing from the Bajrang post in the Kaksar sector in Ladakh.

A captain and his men are outnumbered by hundreds and fired upon relentlessly from all angles.
Captain Saurabh Kalia and his five men from 4 Jat Regiment were the first casualties of the Kargil War in 1999. The unit was captured alive by the Pakistani Army and subjected to unimaginable horrors for twenty-two days—a stark violation of the Geneva Convention. The men had vowed not to reveal any secrets if captured, and they kept their promise even when each and every bone in their body was hammered to pieces.
In The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia, Dr N.K. Kalia—with author Sreemati Sen—documents the inspiring life of his son, his pivotal role in the Kargil war, and his family’s relentless efforts in their quest for justice.

Featuring exclusive photographs, excerpts from the captain’s diary, letters written by him and rare interviews of his family, relatives, teachers, classmates, batchmates, and officials who were then posted in Kargil, this deeply researched account brings to light a story of valour and courage like you’ve never known before.

ELIF SHAFAK 4 BOOKS BOXSET: The Forty Rules of Love, The Bastard of Istanbul, The Architect’s Apprentice and The Island of Missing Trees | A LITERARY TREASURE!

Discover the Magic of Elif Shafak – A Master Storyteller of Love, History, and Identity
Step into the enchanting world of Elif Shafak with this beautifully curated 4-book boxset, featuring her most beloved and critically acclaimed novels. Blending rich historical detail, lyrical prose, and unforgettable characters, these stories explore love, belonging, memory, and the complexities of East and West.

What’s Inside This Box Set?
1. The Forty Rules of Love – A global bestseller. Follow Ella Rubinstein’s transformative journey as she reads about Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz. A novel within a novel, this is a soul-stirring exploration of Sufism, divine love, and self-discovery.
2. The Bastard of Istanbul – A powerful story of two families—one in Istanbul, one in America—bound by secrets, memory, and the weight of history. A compelling look at identity, heritage, and the Armenian genocide through generations of women.
3. The Architect’s Apprentice – Set in the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, this is the tale of a young boy who becomes the apprentice to the great architect Sinan. A sweeping, cinematic novel of ambition, artistry, and wonder.
4. The Island of Missing Trees – A beautifully told love story between a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, divided by war but connected through memory, nature, and a fig tree that holds the secrets of the past.

Why You’ll Love This Collection:
🌿 Timeless Themes – Love, faith, history, trauma, and healing told with deep empathy and beauty.
🌍 East Meets West – Explore the cultural crossroads of Istanbul and beyond through Shafak’s unique lens.
📚 Perfect for Book Clubs – Thought-provoking, emotional, and full of discussion-worthy themes.
🎁 A Meaningful Gift – For lovers of literary fiction, historical depth, and lyrical storytelling.

Uncover the beauty and sorrow of human connection across time and borders—this boxset is a literary treasure you’ll return to again and again.

Satvic Revolution Hindi / Satvic Jeevanshaili / सात्विक जीवनशैली

जिन बीमारियों से हम लंबे समय से जूझ रहे हैं। उपचार पर पानी की तरह पैसा बहा रहे हैं, उन्हें दैनिक जीवनचर्या में थोड़ा-सा बदलाव करके ठीक किया जा सकता है। यह सुनने में अवश्य अजीब लग सकता है, लेकिन है बिल्कुल सच। ‘सात्विक जीवनशैली’ में द्वय लेखकों ने इसे स्वयं पर तथा अनेक लोगों पर किए प्रयोग से सिद्ध कर दिखाया है। हमारे सवेरे उठने से लेकर रात में बिस्तर में जाने तक छोटे-छोटे से बदलाव हमारे जीवन में क्रांतिकारी परिवर्तन ला सकते हैं। बहुत ही सरल भाषा में लिखी तथा उदाहरणों के माध्यम से समझाई यह पुस्तक निश्चित ही हर आयु वर्ग के लोगों के लिए लाभकारी सिद्ध होगी। सूर्योदय से पूर्व उठने से लेकर दूध के सेवन, मांसाहारी भोजन तथा सोने के नियमों को लेकर दैनिक जीवन के सात क्रिया-कलापों के बारे में इस पुस्तक में पूरे तथ्यों के साथ ऐसे उदारण प्रस्तुत किए हैं, जो पाठकों की कई जिज्ञासाओं का समाधान करते हैं।

The Life of the Buddha

“In the full bloom of spring, in a beautiful garden, in a place called Lumbini, a prince was born.”

So begins the extraordinary story of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who would become the enlightened Buddha, the Awakened One. This classic tale follows Prince Siddhartha’s journey of truth-seeking and discovery, including his life-altering encounters with human suffering and his realization of the Four Noble Truths. Today, millions of people all over the world follow the Buddha’s teachings on meditation, selflessness, and compassion. Rendered here in exquisite original watercolor illustrations, this inspiring story is brought to life for young readers curious about one of history’s most monumental and influential figures.

Buddhist Stories for Kids

Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness

Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or “birth stories,” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more.

Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like “Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.” These tales are brought to life with the warm and captivating voice of author and narrator, Laura Burges, exploring in vivid detail how one’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive.

My First Family Stories: Ruskin Bond Boxset (Set of 4) | Illustrated Family Stories with Nature, Relationships, and Life Lessons | Perfect for Bedtime Reading and Gifting

A delightful first collection of favourite family stories from India’s most beloved writer!

Family comes in many forms—sometimes with paws and sometimes with roots in our hearts. This box set features four beloved Ruskin Bond stories filled with warmth and wisdom: a tiger cub finds a home in The Day Grandfather Tickled a Tiger, a boy and his granny embark on an adventurous journey in Getting Granny’s Glasses, little Rakesh encounters nature’s quiet wonders in The Cherry Tree, and The Tree Lover reminds us that trees, like family, are our safe space.

A heart-warming and timeless collection of books that are perfect for sharing and cherishing with our loved ones.

My First Animal Stories: Ruskin Bond Boxset (Set of 4) | Fun, Adventurous Animal-themed Humorous Tales | Perfect for Bedtime Reading and Classroom Storytelling | Ages 7+

A delightful first collection of favourite animal tales from India’s most beloved writer!

Step into the playful world of Ruskin Bond where animals, mischief and unforgettable characters come alive on every page. Have you ever started a zoo at home with a motley crew of pets or met a crocodile who enjoys a cricket match? Have you heard of a white mouse plotting the perfect sweet revenge or a house that is a lively haven for animals?

Meet adorable, fun-loving, furry and feathered friends in My First Animal Stories with Ruskin Bond, a charming collection of the author’s most delightful and humorous tales that are perfect for young readers!

The Day the Chariot Moved

Subroto Bagchi uses his crossover experience from being an acknowledged leader of the Indian information technology (IT) industry to working full-time with the Government of Odisha in the rank of a cabinet minister, on a mission mode, to set up one of the stellar success stories of skill development in India. A bestselling author of several books, Bagchi uses his keen observation and experience to present stories of how the government works, of leadership at the bottom of the pyramid and the nature of transformational change in established systems. Along the way, he shows you the many facets of India that you have perhaps never seen before.

The Day the Chariot Moved is a tribute to people who make permanent change happen in one lifetime. A unique book on the imperatives for institutional leadership that is relevant across sectors, it humanizes the development agenda for policymakers in the government. It makes change agents from the social sector rethink their conventional approach and makes corporate leaders understand the complexities of making large-scale change. The stories in this book, told in a language that grips you, will help you understand the many notions of development.

The Day the Chariot Moved will move you and help you understand the how lives can be transformed at the grassroots.

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