Abbreviations occur in every aspect of our daily lives. Some have become words in their own right, like radar and laser, and many are almost never used in their full form (phone, MOT, DVD). Others, like cf., ibid. and viz., are often seen but few of us know what they stand for. Thousands more belong to specialist jargon, understood by insiders TLAs (three-letter acronyms) such as WAN or WAP.This n... ...Read More »

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Pinky Kapoor and Prashant Kapoor's Change Your Life The Feng Shui Way opens up the world of magic, mystique and miracles. Packed with magical tips and mystical remedies, it brings miraculous changes to every facet of one's life, whether it is wealth, health, romance, or career.Those of you, who are dreamers, can witness the ancient Chinese dragons breathing cosmic energy int... ...Read More »

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This book is an unique collection of messages from different religions, spiritual leaders, scientists, hilosophers thinkers. Messages that will be a source of great inspiration and hope to everyone, irrespective of everything that divides us. ...Read More »

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Bombay Meri Jaan is a quiz book about an island city that is filled with millions of dreams and a never-say-die spirit. A kaleidoscope of people, places, sights, sounds and smells of this bustling megalopolis find their way into this quiz book. Interesting nuggets of information,trivia and hardcore facts are integral to the book. Be it the movie buff, the history freak, or ... ...Read More »

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Gems have fascinated men and women since the begining of time. Once worn for simple adornment, they soon gained supernatural status because of their colour brilliance and rarity. Gemstones have been valued for their widely believed therapeutic and medicinal values and their association with astrology. The book investigates all these connections and describes the properties o... ...Read More »

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Designed to help the general reader access authentic information concerning India and the World, The Rupa Book of General Knowledge presents its wide-ranging collection of facts and figures in a most reader-friendly and accessible manner.Divided into 18 sections, including an 'Annexure' containing valuable information regarding the conversion factors for length, volume, area... ...Read More »

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The Open Frame Reader is an introductory collection of essays by filmmakers as well as non-practitioners working on the agendas of the documentary genre. It highlights the concerns and issues surrounding the creative and technology processes as well as institutional framework within which they operate.Through a wonderful miscellany of imagery, analogy, allegory and personal ... ...Read More »