The story takes place in a future devastated Earth due to climate change. Lured by the promise of Earth-like planets, Jon Strider, disgraced retired officer of the United World Government, is forced to be the reluctant sole representative of the UWG to an unknown planet. Jon Strider, currently a college professor, is amazed to find the world consists of ancient Celtic mythological beings and creatures of Earths ancient past where magic reigns and modern science cannot. Other surprises await Jon on No Name Planet, where he has to choose between his loyalty to Earth or become one of the greatest traitors mankind has ever known. Discovery of a world where Celtic mythology and magic exists. A world where ancient Celtic mythological beings and magic exist, complicating Earths representative Jon Striders mission.

Meghalaya is an untamed paradise with an ultimate fusion of diverse culture, nature's beauty, humble tribes, fascinating folklore & unusual blissful aura. The hypnotic charm of Meghalaya enticed him into its trance. Unaware about the creepy & spine chilling occurrence the protagonist was running into, there was nothing much he could do. But it was just a start of the journey which was about to infuse unanticipated encounters. Changing the definition of travel, he made an unbreakable bond with the people, places and the stimulating folklores of the land. The toffee-nosed peacock, the waiting tortoise, the golden ladder, all became part of his tale. Amidst this, someone special crosses his path unexpectedly, and at the end, he is left befuddled with the game destiny plays. After the successful first book, ‘The Days by the Ganges – Rishikesh’, the authors bring forth their second alchemy with this travelogue. This book decodes the lyrics of Meghalaya, in a manner that the song of the journey is composed by the readers like their own.

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a thrilling fantasy series about kids who can transform into amazing animals! Plum and her friends are traveling to the misty Bokati Island. There they will study with the mysterious Guardian Master Em, who is the keeper of the ancient forest there. The field trip comes just in time for Plum, who still can’t figure out why she’s so different from the other Novices on Lotus Island. At first, Plum doesn’t know what to make of this quiet and sometimes gloomy place. But it doesn't take long to discover that Bokati is brimming with an incredible array of fascinating animals and plants. When an unseen force begins to destroy the trees, putting the entire ecosystem at risk, Plum and her classmates must spring into action. Plum is determined to help, even though she's hiding secrets about her own Guardian powers from even her closest friends. Perfect for reluctant readers: Under 200 pages Interior illustrations Magic and adventure