My Encounter with Mini-India in Mumbai Customs is a memoir of the Author’s Service career with Mumbai Customs, which spanned more than 28 years. This book may provide an account and nature of preventive service in Mumbai Customs of the period of 1986 to 2014 for those who are interested in it. This book would stir the service- memories of Author’s colleagues, of his batch mates, of his seniors and of all other confederates of Mumbai Customs, who go through this book. It highlights the appointment, training in the preventive cadre, various places postings given under the jurisdiction of Mumbai Customs, the idiosyncrasies of its officers, its bygone days etc. and how these characteristics make Mumbai Customs’ paradigm shift into Mini India, all beautifully converted in words. The detail of Posting History given is for the main purpose to familiarize the readers of various places, nature & conditions wherein a preventive officer had to perform his duties, and of course through this way the author could revisit his journey in Mumbai Customs. Author’s effort may also enable, his the then colleagues and the persons connected with Mumbai Customs to re-live their experiences in Mumbai Customs. This book lucidly covers diversified and cultural facets of Indianness like Religion, Language, Dressing, government Service work- milieu etc. through the diligent reminiscences of author’s service career with Mumbai Customs.

And Still Plays the Abyssinian Damsel on Her Dulcimer is a novel based on Ethiopian history and legends. The story has thirteen chapters representing the thirteen months in the Ethiopian calendar. The narrator, a professor at an Ethiopian University, flies from Mumbai to Addis Ababa, and then to his destination. He is haunted by the Abyssinian damsel whom the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge saw in a dream and described in his poem “Kubla Khan.” The Abyssinian damsel tells the story of Ethiopia from prehistoric to modern times, revealing herself as one who visited King Solomon together with the Queen of Sheba. The Rift Valley of Ethiopia, where three-million-year-old human fossils have been discovered, is considered the birthplace of Homo sapiens. A myriad of legends like the Serpent Kings and Queen Gudit intertwine with Ethiopia’s history. Reviewing the novel, Barbara Biehler wrote, “A fine writing style and tells a great story.”

Academic and popular interest in this subject continues to grow, as India and Indian cricket emerge on the world stage. Fits into an established tradition of writing on cricket. Bose’s name will appeal to mainstream sports readers as well as academics. Mihir Bose is an award-winning sports journalist and writer, with a very high profile in the UK and India. The author's style and unique perspective make the book both readable and revealing. Revised edition brings the book right up to date with India's new economic and cricketing prominence. There is an opportunity to establish this book as the defininitive telling of the story, in the mould of CLR James's Beyond a Boundary. Strong Publicity. The Daily Telegraph will support publication and other cricket press – eg Wisden, Wisden online, will be approached.

Jacky had secretly fitted a spy camera inside his toilet pan to watch his lady guests peeing. He had used a costly computer for that sick purpose only. What an irony! Jacky had recovered a laptop that had been used only for watching pornography. .... Sarika could not remember any face. She could have described his dangling dick vividly. She got so excited to think that she was going to ride that dick again. She missed the chance forever. She sighed. They thought Sarika was still in fear of death. When she reached Bandra, waiting for Sarab Mehta, she felt so horny. Now the fear of death made her desperate. She crossed her legs, uncrossed it. If they were not here, she would have tried her mobile vibrator to reach a quick orgasm. .... A tall, beautiful girl burst in hurriedly and looked out for someone. She glanced around the room. There was something in her appearance that made the difference. She came in with an air of confidence that usually a well dressed, good-looking woman had. Male heads turned to watch her as she was searching for them. She was around thirty. .... She tried to turn back but couldn’t. Two strong muscular hands had already gripped her throat in a way she didn’t utter a sound. It didn’t take much time. She swished her hands frantically to get rid of the deathly clutch. But the attacker was much stronger than her. Her lifeless body fell silently under a huge banyan tree. Her pricey wristwatch, the gift from Rajat, was lying beside as wrist-band was pulled apart while she was trying to resist. It was still showing the time of death – eleven thirty-two. The impact of struggle made it stop forever for her. .... And there is lot more to come. A hard-boiled, chilling erotic thriller.

Hinduism, with its rich variety of religious traditions, can often be hard to define. This book is an informative guide to those traditions, and their underlying unity. Covering all important aspects of Hinduism, from deities and temples to mythology and philosophy, and exploring what it means to lead a Hindu life, this book will let you discover this fascinating religion and understand its relevance today. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

The proposed book is an autobiography presented in the form of fiction and covers the interesting development of an author’s intense observation and memories recorded in the true sequence of his life. Struggle of a common man, rather every common man who aspires very high and is always has dreams in his eyes to the extent of belief. He thinks he is great and would be a very popular author, rather a celebrity and so, is enthusiastic and hopeful and he treats every failure as an opportunity for success. Years and years of his struggle, his achievements, his undaunted enthusiasm to reach to the greater heights, his career as a professor of chemistry and finally in retrospect a kaleidoscope of his multicolored experiences woven in the simple fabric of words presents this book as an interesting reading of a common man by a common man, for a common man as it goes.