When Richard Bach crashed his sea-plane "Puff" after accidentally coming into contact with some high tension wires, very few in the medical fraternity offered the acclaimed author any hopes of survival. Bach however staged a miraculous recovery waking up from a week long coma and within a short span of time even reconstructed "Puff" to … Continue reading Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student by Richard Bach

In this where Stephen King-meets-C.S.Lewis-meets-Dean Koontz, Neil Gaiman dazzles in this good versus evil part fairy part horror tale. Judiciously blending the interplay of human emotions with the disconnectedness of childhood, the 'Ocean At The End Of The Lane', is a rich tapestry of imagination, art and erudite articulation. The book begins with the protagonist … Continue reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

A metaphysical work of magnificent proportions, William Golding once described "Free Fall" as a 'confession' of sorts. Samuel Mountjoy is raised fatherless in the abject slums of Rotten Row. Upon the demise of his mother, he finds a benefactor in Father Watt-Watts who takes the orphan under his custody and arranges for the appropriate schooling. … Continue reading Free Fall by William Golding

"You are shrunk to the height of a penny and thrown into a blender. your mass is reduced so that your density is the same as usual. The blades start moving in sixty seconds. What do you do?" If you think that what you have read above represents a random contrivance churned our by a … Continue reading Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? by William Poundstone

Employing a unique blend of heady Quantum Physics and holistic Philosophy, Dr.Mani Bhaumik strives to bridge the gap between Science and religion. Trying to demonstrate that the philosophies of Buddha are not in conflict with the propagation of Niels Bohr and that Plato and Penrose have a common confluence rather than an apparent contradiction, Dr,Bhaumik … Continue reading Code Name God : The Spiritual Odyssey of a Man of Science by Mani Bhaumik

A larger than life character, a show man and one of the most versatile all-rounders Sir Ian Terence Botham has carved out an enduring niche for himself in the world of cricket. While his remarkable exploits on the field with both bat and ball have endeared himself to a multitude of cricket lovers, his indiscreet … Continue reading Head On – Ian Botham: The Autobiography by Ian Botham

For thirty years, celebrated cricket author David Frith has collected data on this sad subject. Silence of the Heart is his compelling account of over a hundred cricketers - involving top names from the past hundred years - who have taken their own lives, with an explanation of factors that led to their premature deaths.Can the shocking … Continue reading Silence of the Heart: Cricket Suicides by David Frith

Kevin Peter Pietersen’s life both on and off the sacred turf has been a confluence of contradictory ‘Os’. A febrile blend of outrageous talent, outlandish makeovers, outstanding athleticism and an outspoken personality colluded to make this mercurial cricketer one of England’s best ever talent. However the one defining ‘O’ that has continued to hang over … Continue reading On Pietersen: The Making of Kp by Simon Wilde

A monumental tribute to the breadth and depth of human imagination! George R.R.Martin has woven an indescribably brilliant tapestry of fantasy that keeps a reader gripped from commencement to conclusion. The first installment of the series, A Game Of Thrones is an incredible intrigue blending deception with direwolves, wizardry with wits and sword with seduction. … Continue reading A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1) by George R.R. Martin

        "A Clash of Kings" takes off from where "A Game Of Thrones" ends. The roller coaster saga of emotions continues in an unstoppable vein. George Martin as his critics rightly prophesy, has in all probability produced a fantasy series unrivalled in its sweep. The Seven Kingdoms are in a state of … Continue reading A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire #2) by George R.R. Martin