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Biography
The Wright Brothers by Fred Charters Kelly (H.B)
In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind’s age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definitive Wright biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), this book recounts the Wrights’ small-town boyhood, their early interest in all things mechanical, the establishment of the Wright Cycle Shop, and the complete behind-the-scenes story of how they designed, built, tested, and flew (December 1903) the first “Flyer.” Enhanced with sixteen rare photographs, Mr. Kelly’s engaging account avoids minute technical description, yet describes simply and clearly the technological innovations that enabled the two brothers to succeed where so many others had failed. Anyone interested in the mechanics of flight or early aviation will find this volume a splendid introduction to the Wright brothers and their epochal achievement.
₹595.00 ₹695.00
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A true saga of determination, resoluteness and leadership In the we hours of 4th December 1971, the Pakistani Army crossed Border Pillar 635 in Rajasthan and marched towards Longewala. They rumbled into the Indian territory with a regiment of 48 tanks and over 3500 men. At the post of Longewala were only 120 infantry soldiers of the Apha Company of 23rd Punjab Regiment led by Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri. Thus, began one of the greatest battles in the history of post-partition India: The Battle of Longewala. Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his men stood the ground against such formidable odds. Not only did he and his men successfully engage the Pakistani forces, but they also stalled their progress through critical hours until dawn, when the Indian Air Force swooped in. For India’s victory in this battle, Major (later Brigadier) Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the prestigious Maha Vir Chakra. In 1997, film maker JP Dutta depicted the epic battle in his blockbuster film, Border. “GRIT, GUTS, GLORY” is the actual story of the hero of Longewala and his valiant men and the priceless lessons they teach us that of preserving one’s integrity, honour and self-respect
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The Diary of a Young Girl : Original Classic Collector’s Edition by Anne Frank (H.B)
English ClassicsThe Diary of a Young Girl : Original Classic Collector’s Edition by Anne Frank (H.B)
An Inspiration The Holocaust was one of the most horrendous and terrible eras in history. Innumerable books have been written describing the horrors of the Holocaust; but nothing beats the documentation of a family who had gone into hiding in the diary of a little girl, Anne Frank. Honest, lucid and empathetic; The Diary of A Young Girl deserves a read by everyone who has ever questioned mental strength of humans and also by those who cannot come to terms with the cruelties that could be inflicted by humans upon fellow humans. The first entry in the diary is on June 12, 1942 by Anne Frank, who had received it as a birthday present and the entries in the diary end abruptly on 1 August, 1944. The Underlying Themes Anne Frank and her family lived a peaceful life in Frankfurt, Germany but they had to escape to Amsterdam with fellow Jews and go into hiding, as the Nazis took over Europe. Anne writes in her diary the tribulations her family had to face living in hiding, because they knew if caught, they would have to suffer horribly. The sufferance of the Jews during the Holocaust is known to all; yet a thirteen year old feeling the impact of intolerance and racism makes readers realise how profound the impacts of the World War II was. What is most captivating is that amidst the terror and the fear, Anne manages to remain a cheerful girl full of life, who loved to talk and observe. Still a teenager and unaware of the horrors lurking behind their hiding space, Anne fails to realise the fear trapped within the hearts of elders initially and describes everyday events from the view of a teenager. As the story develops, Anne develops and realisation comes over her. The Nazis are getting more stringent and oppression rises; there are certain places in the book that leaves readers sad and distressed. One day, Anne’s entire family including her, gets captured and the diary ends abruptly with the promise of a new day that never comes in the life of Anne Frank. Anne’s father, Otto
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A Young Girl’s Diary by Sigmund Freud (Hardback)
- Page : 200
- ISBN : 9789394885790
- Dimensions : 22.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm
The book takes us on a beautiful journey through the journal or a diary of a young girl. It takes us through ages and phases of a girl’s life and how her life progresses and her thoughts change as per the passage of time.
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