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Aesop's Fables originated in ancient Greece. It is believed that Aesop was a slave and a brilliant storyteller. These fables are all about worldly wisdom that is conveyed to young listeners in a short and simple style. These stories have been adapted over the centuries. In this story, the clever farmer learns a bitter yet valuable lesson from the snake.

Our daily lives keep us so occupied that all we see in it is chaos and not the blessings that come with it. We see the problems that stand in our way and forget the ones we have crossed and moved on from. Isn't it! To understand life, we need to first value our life. In simpler words, we need to take care of our life. What if we raise both our kids and our own life simultaneously? When the author first met the enigmatic Dr Aditi, she was intrigued by her profound understanding of life and penned this book on her effective and easy way to adapt a plan for a happier life.

While aimlessly wandering, a young man overhears an interesting conversation on good business sense. The royal treasurer is explaining to his friend that he can start a business even with one dead rat. The young man is impressed and decides to put this into practice. He picks up a dead rat lying in the street and what follows is his unbelievable journey to success.

Punkhawallah Hari and Harry, son of John sahib, are unlikely friends who do not care about the differences in their skin color or their social positions. But when the world around them erupts into violence in 1857 British India, where the brown and the white people stand on opposite sides of the fence, the boys are forced to make choices. Will Harry stay loyal to his beloved adopted country, Hindustan? Or will he betray the sepoys and prove, once and for all, that his loyalty lies primarily with his father's country, England?

Nandishwar the loyal bull wants to express his gratitude to his master, Paramsukh. He comes up with a plan to help Paramsukh win a large amount of money. But Paramsukh behaves in a totally unexpected way and Nandishwar tries to teach him a lesson.

The two trees in the jungle are friends but they don't share the same opinion. One wants to drive away the carnivorous animals who leave the remains of their prey behind. The other tree is against this but its friend comes up with a plan to get rid of this menace.

It is election time in the bird kingdom and everybody wants to be the king. A meeting is held among the great winged creatures to choose the king. From the magnificent Eagle to the tiny Warbler, the nominees are not willing to back off. Soon, the meeting ends in a commotion as everyone is convinced of his worth and not others'. In the end of this Zulu folk-tale, a race would be the only way to choose the right leader.

The Chinese Emperor hears about a nightingale that sings the sweetest songs. When invited to come and sing for the Emperor, the nightingale gladly agrees. The melodious notes of the nightingale win the Emperor's heart. Thus begins a beautiful and endearing friendship that in the end saves the Emperor's life.

Thumbelina is an old lady's wish that came true. She is a pretty little maiden who is no bigger than a thumb. Raised with love and showered with care, Thumbelina is without worries. Then comes an ugly frog who comes peering through an open window. She carries Thumbelina away to get her married to her hideous son. But with the help of some fishes, she manages to escape and finds herself travelling to strange lands filled with even stranger experiences.

Aranya Jain, 15, lives in London and studies at St. Paul's Girls' school. Reading, writing, and art are her passions. Over the years, she has had the opportunity of visiting Masai villages in Kenya and Tanzania. She has always been struck by their frugal but happy existence. The Masai take very little from the earth and understand that all species are important and must be protected. This inspired her to write this story.

It's not an easy life for Nonie's parents. Night or day, she simply won't sleep. What can they possibly do? Maybe magical Aunt Munni has the answer... With mischievous text and joyous illustrations, this story-in-rhyme will delight children of all ages!

The kitchen is often the heart of South Asian homes. Muslim South Asian kitchens, in particular, are the engines of an entire culture. The alchemy that takes place within them affects nations and economies, politics and history, and of course human relationships. There is proof of it in Desi Delicacies, Claire Chambers’ anthology of essays, stories and recipes supplied by some of the region’s most well-loved writers, historians and chefs.