Search Results: Authors starting with D from Keystones Books

Penguin Classics;. Paperback. NEW. A selection of poems by D.H. Lawrence selected by James Fenton

Penguin Classics. Paperback. NEW. In these impressions of the Italian countryside, Lawrence transforms ordinary incidents into passages of intense beauty. Twilight in Italy is a vibrant account of Lawrence's stay among the people of Lake Garda, whose decaying lemon gardens bear witne

HarperCollins India. Hardcover. NEW. I promise not to be three things--profound, pedantic and pretentious.' 'I promise not to be three things--profound, pedantic and pretentious,' says Shobhaa De, as she begins her heart-warming book. It's a promise India's most beloved writer delive

Harper Children's. Paperback. NEW. Mom! School holidays in a school?!" Nine-year-old Tavishi is dragged by her mother to set up a library in a faraway mountain school in Ladakh. That's when the disasters start piling up... A lurking grey 'ghost'; Treks across 'moonscapes' with donkeys; And a bad start with the teacher's daughter Tashi! She has to get back NOW. Then, Tavishi's super-active imagination lands her and Tashi in trouble. Can that same imagination get them out? Read Tavishi's travel diary to find out... A laugh-out-loud story of friendship and adventure, annoying moms, and new beginnings... Includes photos that give you a peek into the culture and landscape of La-la Land - the glorious mountainous region of Ladakh!

Talking Cub. Paperback. NEW. In the city of Mumbai, three best friends, Moin, Rahul, and Raj, had been inseparable since childhood. They grew up together in the gullies (alleys) of their neighborhood, sharing joys and sorrows. However, as they entered their teenage years, their friendship began to deteriorate. Religious differences started to drive a wedge between them, causing tensions and misunderstandings. The once strong bond they shared seemed to fade away. One fateful day, a deadly cloudburst threatened their neighborhood. Heavy rains poured down relentlessly, flooding the streets and homes. The entire community was in danger, and it was during this crisis that the three friends realized the importance of unity. They realized that religious differences should never divide them, especially when faced with such a life-threatening situation. Putting their differences aside, Moin, Rahul, and Raj joined forces to help their neighbors. With the strength of their combined efforts, they managed to… Read More

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. Whether we like it or not, a large part of our thinking is wasteful -- be it guilt, fear, anxiety or stress. This drains our energy and hinders our decision-making. Mindfulness is an eye-opening take on how to reclaim your time and stay in the moment, illustrated with metaphors derived from cinema, theatre, magic and other stories. Through the book, we learn to recognize and cut down on thoughts that are unproductive. We also learn to investigate the process of self-deception -- becoming more self-aware in the process. Not reheated fixes for our existential woes, this book serves as a guide for intelligent readers and urban professionals to focus and practise mindfulness. And through it, we stand to develop skills on time management that lead to personal growth, necessary for an optimal life experience.

Europa Editions. Hardcover. NEW.

Arrow. Paperback. NEW. Eat Right 4 Your Type harnesses the power of our own amazing bio-chemistry to help you to cast aside the fad diets for good! Dr Peter D'Adamo and Catherine Whitney are back with a fully updated and revised edition of their sensational book to demonstrate how working with your blood type plays a key role in losing weight, avoiding disease and promoting fitness and longevity. After selling over a 7 million copies worldwide, this revised e

PENGUIN INDIA. Paperback. NEW. Twenty tales to curdle your blood and scorch your soul, chosen from Roald Dahl's bestsellers-Over to You, Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss and Switch Bitch Hypnotized from the first sentence, you will remain spellbound as Roald Dahl unravels his fiendish fictions with their satisfying twist-in-the-tale finales, as he leads you through the dangers of gambling for high stakes over wine, the perils of being a vegetarian and the macabre consequences of a night-time seduction . . . The Best of Roald Dahl is, quite simply, Roald Dahl at his sinister best.

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you! Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment! Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory. And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . . Augustus Gloop - a glutton for chocolate Veruca Salt - a spoiled and selfish brat Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive gum-chewer Mike Teavee - a television fiend With a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen.

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. hizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Fantastic Mr Fox - the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world.Boggis is an enormously fat chicken farmer who only eats boiled chickens smothered in fat.Bunce is a duck-and-goose farmer whose dinner gives him a beastly temper.Bean is a turkey-and-apple farmer who only drinks gallons of strong cider.Mr Fox is so clever that every evening he

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. The rule would be this: whatever George saw, if it was runny or powdery or gooey, in it went . . ." George Kranky's grandma is a grouch. She's always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents either). One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump. Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates his magic medicine*. But will it stop his grandma from being so horrible . . . or will it shoot sparks out of the top of her head?! *WARNING: Do NOT try to make George's Marvellous Medicine yourselves at home. It is likely to be extremely dangerous.

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. *A very special edition, celebrating everyone's favourite young genius! Includes tips and activities for creating your very own story, and incredible pull-out illustrations of Matilda all grown-up* 'A true genius - Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone. Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind. But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes too much time on reading and stories. And her headmistress Miss Trunchball is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up. Now it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . . This very special version of Matilda includes writing tips to tell your OWN story, and pull-out-and-keep grown up Matilda illustrations to inspire you to think big, big, BIG!

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. Out the window they flew, far up into the sky, and soon the whole family was flying around and around together. Every Saturday morning the Gregg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry that she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .

Puffin. Board book. NEW. Celebrate your birthday with a magnificent party filled with your favorite characters from the imaginative world of Roald Dahl! This exciting board book is designed to bring joy and entertainment to children, as they embark on a journey through a gloriumptious birthday bash, complete with silly games, a delicious feast, and, of course, the timeless tradition of singing Happy Birthday. However, amidst the festivities, an unexpected guest might make their presence known, potentially turning the celebration into a thrilling adventure. With its sturdy pages, this board book is perfect for young readers, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Roald Dahl. The playful rhyming text adds an extra element of fun and engagement, as children join their favorite characters in celebrating a special day. As they turn each page, they will encounter surprises and delights, leading up to an exciting fold-out ending that is sure to captivate their imagination.… Read More

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. For my lunch today", he said, I would like a nice JUICY little child." The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. He's the greediest croc in the whole river, and he wants to eat something juicy and delicious. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware! He's looking for someone to feast upon... someone who looks a lot like YOU!

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. *Read it before you see the incredible musical film - hitting cinemas in October* 'A true genius - Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone. Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind. Her parents have decided she is a waste of space. And her headmistress Miss Trunchball is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up. But it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . .

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. On a hill above the valley there was a wood. In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole. In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes. . . " Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms. Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean. But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good! But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...

Puffin. Paperback. NEW. Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER." James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine. Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden . . . A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.