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With the advent of television, the radio may have lost its glory from when it was invented. It is a popular device for listening to music and other things. With fairly simple technology, radio waves are transmitted from radio stations to the radio where they are converted into sound waves for the listeners. An invention of the 19th century, the radio has come a long way to become a household device and this title dwells on the history of this invention. With illustrations of the various scientists who a played a hand in inventing the radio, this book will amaze you about this invention. This is part of the spectacular WILCO PICTURE LIBRARY (WPL), slated to be a 500 plus titles series, pioneering the innovative way of enlightening on various subjects in a fun-filled way via a comic format artwork, full of colorful illustrations along with simple but interesting narration and dialogues, thereby making story-telling and enjoyable experience.
**Don't miss Granny McCreedy's brand-new adventure in Gone with the Penguins - available to pre-order now!** A Richard & Judy Book Club and BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. A truly feel-good book club read - a #1 bestseller in ebook and audio! 'This year's Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny, bittersweet and wholly original.' Daily Express Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime . . . Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she's never seen without her ruby-red lipstick. Although these days Veronica is rarely seen by anyone because, at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone. She ca...
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Saibaba, one of the most popular and beloved saint of modern India, is popular among Hindus as well as Muslims. Hardly anybody knows where he was born and from where he came to shirdi, but Shirdi in Maharashtra where he lived for most of his life is one of the most visited pilgrimage places. This title on Saibaba, who some say was Muslim and some Hindu, will enlighten you about the important events of his life, such as lighting lamps with water instead of oil, when the grocers refused to give him free oil. This is part of the spectacular WILCO PICTURE LIBRARY (WPL), slated to be a 500 plus titles series, pioneering the innovative way of enlightening on various subjects in a fun-filled way via a comic format artwork, full of colorful illustrations along with simple but interesting narration and dialogues, thereby making story-telling and enjoyable experience.
India is a religious country with innumerable shrines which are visited by thousands of people from India and around the world every year, and Vaishnodevi in Jammu (India) is one of those prominent shrines. It is believed that anybody, who walks the Himalayan trail to this shrine to ask for a boon, rarely goes back disappointed. This book on 'Vaishnodevi' will have you experience the enchanting journey to Vaishnodevi's abode, where Mata has spent some time. Reading this beautifully illustrated book will perhaps encourage you to visit 'Vaishnodevi' and also chant 'Jai Mata Di'.
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Since the time when we were children, we are told stories that we thereafter pass on to our own children and they, in turn to their children and so on. 'Panchatantra' means five principles'. These moral stories, based on older oral traditions, including "animal fables that are as old as we are able to imagine", will not only entertain you, but also teach you lessons for life that will help you deal with life's practical problems. The Panchatantra Series, an addition to our similar series on Ancient Tales of Wit & Wisdom, Hitopadesha and Jataka Tales, consists of some of those age-old stories that will still captivate you. Each story will surprise you on how a short story carries an important message making a bigger impact on our day to day life. This title is Book I in the Panchatantra Series. This is part of the spectacular WILCO PICTURE LIBRARY (WPL), slated to be a 500 plus titles series, pioneering the innovative way of enlightening on various subjects in a fun-filled way via a comic format artwork, full of colorful illustrations along with simple but interesting narration and dialogues, thereby making story-telling and enjoyable experience.
One of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar, was Birbal who not only entertained Akbar, but also saved him in many embarrassing situations. His matchless wit always outwitted even his enemies during his association with Emperor Akbar. The Akbar and Birbal series consist of some of the stories of Birbals brilliance while dealing with any situation. These stories will not only entertain you, but also amaze you with the solutions that Birbal comes up with. This is Book III of the Akbar & Birbal series.