Search Results: Titles starting with Q from Keystones Books

Usborne Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Usborne's the Impressionists story book throws light on how Impressionist paintings draw huge crowds and sell for millions these days. But when they were first painted, those same pictures caused public outrage and the artists who created them struggled to make a living. This is the fascinating story of those artists, now known as the Impressionists.

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. :stronQuantum mechanics for real. This is the good stuff, the most mysterious aspects of how reality works, set out with crystalline clarity. The place to start' Sean Carroll, physicist, California Institute of Technology, author of The Particle at the End of the UniverseThis is the ultimate practical introduction to quantum mechanics. World-renowned physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman give you the basic

HarperCollins Leadership. Paperback. NEW. Raja rajamannar, chief marketing Officer of mastercard, shares breakthrough, frontier strategies to navigate the challenges marketers face to thrive in a modern business world that is changing with unprecedented speed and disruption. As technology has continually evolved in the last several decades, marketing has had to change with it, evolving through four significant stages that build on the strategies and tools of the previous era. What happens next in the fifth stage, or fifth paradigm, will not be an evolution, but a revolution. Almost everything about how marketing is done today, including the very notion of a brand itself, will require a complete re-imagination. As chief marketing Officer of mastercard—one of the world’s most recognisable and decorated brands—raja rajamannar shares the forward-thinking ways all businesses must rethink their entire marketing landscape to remain relevant and be successful. Readers will: understand the evolution of… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. The revolution is here. In breakthrough after breakthrough, pioneering physicists are unlocking a new quantum universe which provides a better representation of reality than our everyday experiences and common sense ever could. The birth of quantum c

Vintage. Paperback. NEW. yourself up. Whatever you've done. They'll find you. In the end.A man with no name staggers down a lonely stretch of road that cuts through the simmering veld of rural South Africa. He is exhausted and hungry yet dives for the long grass whenever cars approach. He is on the run.When a minister on his way to a new congregation offers help - at a price - the fugitive's desperation boils over. Stealing the minister's identity, he

Fourth Estate India. Paperback. NEW. What begins as a novel of ideas becomes the secret history of a nation. A superb read ... both moving and inspiring.' - JEET THAYIL The Bharat Party has come to power in India after an intensely divisive election. Naren, a jaded Wall Street consultant, is lured by its economic mandate to return to Mumbai. With him is Amanda, eager to escape her New England town through a teaching fellowship in a Muslim-majority slum. Meanwhile, Naren's younger brother Rohit sets out to explore his cultural roots in the country's heartland, where he ends up befriending the fiery young men who feed off the Hindu nationalist machine. From identity politics to corporate avarice to the limits of idealism, each of these characters embodies a hypothesis. As they come to grips with the new India, they also become aware of a deeply fraught and complex milieu. The result is an ever-widening story that builds up to a festive night when all of Mumbai is on the streets, and the simmering… Read More

Hot Key Books. Paperback. NEW. The Second Installment in the House of Shadows Duology is an enthralling fantasy inspired by Greek mythology. In this gripping tale, Deina, the protagonist, embarks on a dangerous journey to save the one she loves but finds herself bound to the Underworld and a future engulfed in darkness. Deina's quest to protect Theron and her friends becomes more challenging with the rise of Aristaeus, who has seized power in Thebes. His tyrannical reign poses a constant, looming threat to their lives, and even Deina's sacrifice is not enough to ensure their safety in the mortal realm. Amidst the danger and uncertainty, Deina is presented with an opportunity to destroy Aristaeus and the gods altogether. However, achieving this daunting task requires her to turn away from everything she holds dear and true. Undeterred by the risks, she sets out on a new quest, determined to succeed and bring an end to the oppressive regime. In this treacherous game involving the gods, the rewards… Read More

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Paperback. NEW. ‘One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade’ TIME No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen’s triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen ― and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen’s wrath.

Duckbill. Paperback. NEW. I am Prithvimahadevi, the goddess of the earth.'Prithvimahadevi is the daughter of the powerful Somavamshi king of Kosala. Her life is circumscribed by the rules that govern the existence of women of her royal family. She can only hope that she will marry a king whose power matches that of her ambitious father.Instead she is married to her father's enemy, the Bhaumakara ruler, Shubhakaradeva, whose way of life she finds alien and auste

Duckbill. Paperback. NEW. I will not yield. . .'Lakshmibai, the widowed queen of Jhansi, is determined to protect her son's right to his father's throne and safeguard the welfare of her kingdom. Faced with machinations to take over Jhansi, at a time when all of India is rising up against the British, she has to prove her valour and sagacity time and again. But will this be enough to save all that she values?In this gripping novel, award-winning historical novel

Del Rey. Paperback. NEW. In the thrilling conclusion to the highly acclaimed 'Shadows & Crowns' series, readers are brought back into the enchanted world of Cassia Greythorne. Having endured countless battles with both gods and monsters, Cassia is now within reach of the coveted crown. However, the malevolent dark god Malaphar continues to gain strength, posing a grave threat to the future of their world even before Cassia has had the chance to ascend the throne. Yet amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope shines through. A solution to banish Malaphar forever has been unveiled, and Cassia, joined by her loyal friends, must embark on a perilous journey into an unfamiliar realm. There, they will confront old adversaries and race against time to unravel the perplexing secrets of ancient magic. However, time is not on their side. Discord infects the empires, and the once unbreakable bonds between allies begin to fray. The price of salvaging their world becomes increasingly apparent with every gruesome… Read More

Bloom Books. Paperback. NEW. Isolde, a newly crowned queen, had finally found a king who was worthy of her love. Adrian, a vampire, had captured Isolde's heart, but their union came at a great cost. Isolde had lost her father and her homeland due to the tumultuous relationship between mortals and vampires. The manipulation of two opposing goddesses further complicated the delicate balance in the vampire stronghold of Revekka, leaving Isolde unsure of who her true allies were. As politics within the Red Palace became increasingly malicious, a series of unexplainable monster attacks plagued nearby villages. The once tranquil land of Cordova was now overshadowed by a deadly crimson mist, a menacing presence that threatened the very existence of its inhabitants. In the midst of chaos, Isolde had to rely on her deep bond with Adrian, even as she uncovered unsettling revelations about his mysterious past. The Adrian X Isolde series delves into a world filled with power struggles, bloodshed, and mythical… Read More

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Vintage Books. Paperback. NEW. The array provided consists of three different quotes from well-known individuals in the field of economics and policymaking. Each quote offers unique insights and perspectives on the Indian economy and the quest for financial stability in the country. The first quote by Kaushik Basu highlights the significance of macroeconomics and policymaking in providing a strong foundation for students wanting to learn about these subjects. This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding how economic policies impact the overall functioning of an economy. The second quote by Raghuram Rajan acknowledges the relevance and timeliness of a particular contribution to understanding the Indian economy. This suggests that the Indian economy is constantly evolving, and there is a need for new insights and perspectives to keep up with these changes. The third quote focuses on the crucial subject of maintaining financial stability in India. It highlights a book titled "Quest for… Read More

Penguin Allen Lane. Hardcover. NEW. The Quest for Modern Assam' by Ramachandra Guha is praised as a model work of historical scholarship and the most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written, according to Partha Chatterjee. The book delves into the crucial battles of World War II that took place in India's northeast, which were followed by Independence and Partition, and had a significant impact on the evolution of Assam. In the aftermath of these historical events, Assam experienced a tumultuous period characterized by political unrest, geographical instability, and social and demographic upheaval. The state underwent massive changes in the three decades following 1947, and a sense of uncertainty pervaded the region. Boundaries were redrawn, populations were displaced, and new power dynamics emerged. The truncated state faced widespread unrest as different groups felt their cultural identity and political leverage were being threatened. This turbulent period also… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019 In a tour-de-force that is both an homage to an immortal work of literature and a modern masterpiece about the quest for love and family, Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie has created a dazzling Don Quixote for the modern age. Inspired by the Cervantes classic, Sam DuChamp, mediocre writer of spy thrillers, creates Quichotte, an ageing travelling salesman who falls in impossible love with a TV star. Together with his imaginary son Sancho, Quichotte sets off on a picaresque quest across America to prove worthy of her hand. Meanwhile his creator, in a midlife crisis, has equally urgent challenges of his own. Just as Cervantes wrote Don Quixote to satirise the culture of his time, Rushdie takes the reader on a wild ride through a country on the verge of moral and spiritual collapse. And with the kind of storytelling magic that is the hallmark of his work, the fully realised lives of DuChamp and… Read More

Bloomsbury Children's Books. Paperback. NEW. A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling's… Read More

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. The Quiet Before is a fascinating and important exploration of how ideas that change the world incubate and spread.' Steven Pinker 'Filled with insightful analysis and colourful storytelling... Rarely does a book give you a new way of looking at soc

Penguin UK. Paperback. NEW. RK TIMES BESTSELLER, THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE INTROVERTS - AND YOURSELF - FOREVER.Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name and don't understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when we're embarrassed.That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert.The most fundamental dimension of personality, at least a third of us are introverts, and yet shyness