Gintota was a peaceful little village in the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, over half a century ago. That was the home of Sybil Wettasinghe. The refreshing rural background to all her stories and illustrations are recollections of her early childhood days which never seem to diminish in her mind over the passing years. Sybil claims that her love of writing and illustrating books for children and young adults keep her gloriously happy and contented. A grandmother of five, Sybil says that all the world’s children are like her very own. She loves them all. Children are the spice of her life. Sybil started her literary career with the classic Umbrella Thief, way back in 1956 and today is internationally recognized as one of the world’s best children’s book and illustrators. In The Child in Me, which is based on Sybil’s enchanting childhood in Gintota, the reader is confronted with “A child and a grown-up who live as one and magical things they dream of together…” With the winning of the Gratiaen Award, a highly acclaimed Japanese translation and a new edition with beautiful colour illustrations, today The Child in Me is recognized as a classic.

HE BREAKS RULES, HEARTS AND RECORDS As Prem, the nation’s first love; as Bajrangi, the unlikely hero who saved the day and brought kindness back in vogue; as Tiger, the action king who redefined machismo for a new India, Salman Khan is the only Bollywood superstar who has ruled romance, comedy and action with equal ease and style. While critics share the perfect love-hate relationship with him, for his fans—who flock to the theatres with every new release, their loyalty unquestionable, their excitement unbridled—nothing can match the anticipation of a new film starring Salman Khan. His signature swagger, magnetic charm and larger-than-life persona have fascinated moviegoers film after film. In Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood, through fan interviews, never-before-seen photos and insights from long-time collaborators of the star, the author has put forward an ode to the actor who has made an impact on pop culture like no other. Through controversies and comebacks, blockbusters and hard life lessons, Salman has remained cinema’s wild heart and its last true mystery—perhaps the only superstar of his kind that India will ever see. ISBN – 9789373070100

‘I AM ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD,’ I told myself. ‘NO LITTLE BOY has EVER MURDERED anyone. It’s not possible.’

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 . . .

‘I, WILLY WONKA, have DECIDED to allow FIVE CHILDREN to visit my FACTORY this year. These LUCKY FIVE will be allowed to see all THE SECRETS AND MAGIC.‘

JUMP INTO ACTION WITH THE RAILWAY CHILDREN! When their beloved father goes away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their happy life in London and move to a simple cottage in the countryside. The children soon grow to love the railway that runs nearby and wave to the Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9.15 train. They make friends with Perks, the local railway porter, and have many exciting adventures. But the question still remains: where is Father and will he ever return? PLUS An introduction by Jacqueline Wilson, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who’s who, activities and more…

Puffin Classics: The Essential Collection The time-honoured tale of mistaken identity. Although Tom Canty and Edward Tudor look uncannily alike, their lives couldn’t be more different. Tom is a pauper, forced to beg for food and shelter on the streets, while Edward is a prince and heir to the throne. Then, one day, through a chance encounter, the boys switch places… and step into each other’s lives.

‘A FANTASTIC BLEND OF MYTH AND MODERN’ Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU FIND YOURSELF IN COMBAT WITH A HALF-LION, HALF-HUMAN. But when you’re the son of a Greek god, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster. Oh, and guess what. The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive…

‘FANTASTIC BLEND OF MYTH AND MODERN’ Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl YOU CAN’T TELL BY LOOKING AT ME THAT MY DAD IS POSEIDON, GOD OF THE SEA. It’s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball can turn into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants — and that’s just the beginning. Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack and, unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones…

TWO HEROIC DEMIGODS. ONE MONSTER CHALLENGE. Nico watched in horror as the creature stepped forward. His gaze travelled up to its bovine snout, the golden ring piercing its nostrils, the massive brown eyes, and the curved white horns that tapered to deadly points. ‘Hazel,’ Nico said at last, ‘is that the Minotaur?’ DEMIGODS NICO DI ANGELO AND WILL SOLACE MUST TRAVEL TO CAMP JUPITER – A HAVEN FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE ROMAN GODS – TO HELP WITH SOME UNEXPECTED VISITORS. BUT WHEN THE CAMP’S NEW MONSTER GUESTS START TO DISAPPEAR, IT’S CLEAR A DARK FORCE IS AT PLAY. CAN NICO, WILL AND HAZEL STOP IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE? A thrilling adventure about friendship, belonging and what it means to be a hero – set in the epic world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Quartoseptcentennial Commemorative Volumes to honour the 175th Anniversary Celebrations of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka He [Visākha Thera] was a landowner, it seems, at Pāṭaliputta (Patna). While he was living there he heard this: “The Island of Tambapaṇṇi (Sri Lanka), apparently, is adorned with a diadem of shrines and gleams with the yellow cloth, and there a man can sit or lie wherever he likes; there the climate is favourable, the abodes are favourable, the people are favourable, the Dhamma to be heard is favourable, and all these favourable things are easily obtained there.” He made over his fortune to his wife and children and left his home. …. Eventually he came to Mahāvihāra at Anuradhapura Visuddhimagga Brahmavihara-niddesa Trans: Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli, The Path of Purification, 2010, p.306

Oxford Reading Circle Oxford Reading Circle is a graded series of nine literature readers designed for students of Kindergarten to Class 8. This well-established series contains a wide range of literary texts and aims to inculcate a deep appreciation of literature in English. Based on classroom feedback, this new edition offers a host of new selections in each book. The new, colourful layout and artwork enhance the enjoyable experience of reading. Key features Literary works: The books contain classic and contemporary selections from international as well as Indian literature. Phonics and spelling: The Primer and Books 1 and 2 contain drills that aid pronunciation and spelling. Comprehension: A variety of exercises, along with reference to context and extract-based activities, have been included to develop factual recall, inferential understanding and evaluative response. Vocabulary: Exercises have been designed to enhance the student’s language skills and word power. A fun approach has been adopted to deal with words and their usage. Extension: Tasks have been designed for extended classroom discussion and debate, as well as for project work. The ‘Discuss and write’ section provides practice in research, writing and presentation. Glossaries: While word lists accompany the Primer and Books 1 and 2, there are extensive glossaries from Book 2 onwards. Poetry: Books 3 to 8 carry notes on poets, along with explanations and drills of poetry structures. Teacher’s Books are available for all levels. About the authors Nicholas Horsburgh is an ELT expert, educational consultant and resource person. After completing his higher studies abroad, he worked in India in close association with his father, David Horsburgh. He is the author of several successful courses in English and other subjects that are currently in use across the Indian subcontinent. Claire Horsburgh has worked as a teacher in the UK for a number of years.

Oxford Reading Circle Oxford Reading Circle is a graded series of nine literature readers designed for students from Kindergarten to Class 8. This well-established series contains a wide range of literary texts and aims to inculcate a deep appreciation of literature in English. Based on classroom feedback, this new edition offers a host of new selections in each book. The new, colourful layout and artwork enhance the enjoyable experience of reading. Key features Literary works: The books contain classic and contemporary selections from international as well as Indian literature. Phonics and spelling: The Primer and Books 1 and 2 contain drills that aid pronunciation and spelling. Comprehension: A variety of exercises, along with reference to context and extract-based activities, have been included to develop factual recall, inferential understanding and evaluative response. Vocabulary: Exercises have been designed to enhance the student’s language skills and word power. A fun approach has been adopted to deal with words and their usage. Extension: Tasks have been designed for extended classroom discussion and debate, as well as for project work. The ‘Discuss and write’ section provides practice in research, writing and presentation. Glossaries: While word lists accompany the Primer and Books 1 and 2, there are extensive glossaries from Book 2 onwards. Poetry: Books 3 to 8 carry notes on poets, along with explanations and drills of poetry structures. Teacher’s books are available for all levels. About the authors Nicholas Horsburgh is an ELT expert, educational consultant and resource person. After completing his higher studies abroad, he worked in India in close association with his father, David Horsburgh. He is the author of several successful courses in English and other subjects that are currently in use across the Indian subcontinent. Claire Horsburgh has worked as a teacher in the UK for a number of years.

Oxford Reading Circle Oxford Reading Circle is a graded series of nine literature readers designed for students of Kindergarten to Class 8. This well-established series contains a wide range of literary texts and aims to inculcate a deep appreciation of literature in English. Based on classroom feedback, this new edition offers a host of new selections in each book. The new, colourful layout and artwork enhance the enjoyable experience of reading. Key features Literary works: The books contain classic and contemporary selections from international as well as Indian literature. Phonics and spelling: The Primer and Books 1 and 2 contain drills that aid pronunciation and spelling. Comprehension: A variety of exercises, along with reference to context and extract-based activities, have been included to develop factual recall, inferential understanding and evaluative response. Vocabulary: Exercises have been designed to enhance the student’s language skills and word power. A fun approach has been adopted to deal with words and their usage. Extension: Tasks have been designed for extended classroom discussion and debate, as well as for project work. The ‘Discuss and write’ section provides practice in research, writing and presentation. Glossaries: While word lists accompany the Primer and Books 1 and 2, there are extensive glossaries from Book 2 onwards. Poetry: Books 3 to 8 carry notes on poets, along with explanations and drills of poetry structures. Teacher’s Books are available for all levels. About the authors Nicholas Horsburgh is an ELT expert, educational consultant and resource person. After completing his higher studies abroad, he worked in India in close association with his father, David Horsburgh. He is the author of several successful courses in English and other subjects that are currently in use across the Indian subcontinent. Claire Horsburgh has worked as a teacher in the UK for a number of years.

Oxford Reading Circle Oxford Reading Circle is a graded series of nine literature readers designed for students of Kindergarten to Class 8. This well-established series contains a wide range of literary texts and aims to inculcate a deep appreciation of literature in English. Based on classroom feedback, this new edition offers a host of new selections in each book. The new, colourful layout and artwork enhance the enjoyable experience of reading. Key features Literary works: The books contain classic and contemporary selections from international as well as Indian literature. Phonics and spelling: The Primer and Books 1 and 2 contain drills that aid pronunciation and spelling. Comprehension: A variety of exercises, along with reference to context and extract-based activities, have been included to develop factual recall, inferential understanding and evaluative response. Vocabulary: Exercises have been designed to enhance the student’s language skills and word power. A fun approach has been adopted to deal with words and their usage. Extension: Tasks have been designed for extended classroom discussion and debate, as well as for project work. The ‘Discuss and write’ section provides practice in research, writing and presentation. Glossaries: While word lists accompany the Primer and Books 1 and 2, there are extensive glossaries from Book 2 onwards. Poetry: Books 3 to 8 carry notes on poets, along with explanations and drills of poetry structures. Teacher’s Books are available for all levels. About the authors Nicholas Horsburgh is an ELT expert, educational consultant and resource person. After completing his higher studies abroad, he worked in India in close association with his father, David Horsburgh. He is the author of several successful courses in English and other subjects that are currently in use across the Indian subcontinent. Claire Horsburgh has worked as a teacher in the UK for a number of years.

Oxford Reading Circle Oxford Reading Circle is a graded series of nine literature readers designed for students of Kindergarten to Class 8. This well-established series contains a wide range of literary texts and aims to inculcate a deep appreciation of literature in English. Based on classroom feedback, this new edition offers a host of new selections in each book. The new, colourful layout and artwork enhance the enjoyable experience of reading. Key features Literary works: The books contain classic and contemporary selections from international as well as Indian literature. Phonics and spelling: The Primer and Books 1 and 2 contain drills that aid pronunciation and spelling. Comprehension: A variety of exercises, along with reference to context and extract-based activities, have been included to develop factual recall, inferential understanding and evaluative response. Vocabulary: Exercises have been designed to enhance the student’s language skills and word power. A fun approach has been adopted to deal with words and their usage. Extension: Tasks have been designed for extended classroom discussion and debate, as well as for project work. The ‘Discuss and write’ section provides practice in research, writing and presentation. Glossaries: While word lists accompany the Primer and Books 1 and 2, there are extensive glossaries from Book 2 onwards. Poetry: Books 3 to 8 carry notes on poets, along with explanations and drills of poetry structures. Teacher’s Books are available for all levels. About the authors Nicholas Horsburgh is an ELT expert, educational consultant and resource person. After completing his higher studies abroad, he worked in India in close association with his father, David Horsburgh. He is the author of several successful courses in English and other subjects that are currently in use across the Indian subcontinent. Claire Horsburgh has worked as a teacher in the UK for a number of years.