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98 indi<strong>an</strong> booksA LIFE ACROSS THREE CONTINENTSrECOLLECTIONS OF A DIPLOMAT’S WIFEAuthor: Nilima Lambah Publisher: Roli BooksNilima Lambah, wife of Satinder Lambah, <strong>an</strong> Indi<strong>an</strong> Foreign Service officergets c<strong>an</strong>did <strong>an</strong>d presents a cavalcade of interesting episodes, <strong>an</strong>ecdotes<strong>an</strong>d fascinating experiences culled from a life she lived in a host ofcountries for thirty years. From leading a life under the microscopeof intelligence agencies in Pakist<strong>an</strong> to hosting a dinner just afew hours after <strong>an</strong> earthquake shook their home in S<strong>an</strong>Fr<strong>an</strong>cisco - her accounts are not only witty but alsopresent a picture of the culture <strong>an</strong>d society ofthe various places she visited.A Life Across Three Continents offers aglimpse into different aspects of a diplomat'slife from the point of view of his wife - itsglitter <strong>an</strong>d glamour; its protocol <strong>an</strong>d surprises;<strong>an</strong>d coming to terms with foreign soil <strong>an</strong>ddiverse cultures.Written simply, these recollections of NilimaLambah have something for people of all ages <strong>an</strong>d from all walks of life. Anamalgam of wit <strong>an</strong>d humour, this is both informative <strong>an</strong>d entertaining.Format: Paperback/232 Pages/Rs. 350/-THE MYSTIC TEMPLEAuthor: Asmita Goy<strong>an</strong>kaPublisher: Roli BooksThis is a first of its kind work by 13-year-old Asmita Goy<strong>an</strong>ka who is <strong>an</strong>eighth grade student of MontfortSchool, Delhi. She started writing thisnovel in fifth grade <strong>an</strong>d finished whenshe was promoted to seventh st<strong>an</strong>dard.In her book 'The Mystic Temple'Ujaasnagar friends - Meghna, Ila, Richa, Adya <strong>an</strong>d Chetna -are regular schoolgirls whose lives ch<strong>an</strong>ge after they 'take up a dare' <strong>an</strong>dsnoop around the Mystic Temple. They now have a responsibility to save the universe from Malvigo's reignof evil. How will they m<strong>an</strong>age to do that? As the girls protected by their guardi<strong>an</strong> <strong>an</strong>gels train hard evilMalvigo gathers his forces for the final assault. Will the super five be able to defeat him?After going through the book, one would realise that this little girl has the power in her to holdm<strong>an</strong>y things, situations <strong>an</strong>d characters together. Which is why the storybook holds you till the very end.Format: Paperback/81 Pages/Rs. 195/-AN INDIAN JOURNEY | NOVEMBER, 2008
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