Books published by Wisdom Tree

Tina is the brightest young executive in a call centre, and an office romance adds spice to the hectic pace of work.. until a stalker strikes terror in her life. Vikram, a police officer, is sent to investigate a cybercrime in the same call centre. His life takes a dramatic turn when his ex-girlfriend, Leila, now married to someone else, re-enters his life. Soon after, his assistant ends up dead. Tina, on one stormy evening, stumbles upon the plot behind these seemingly unrelated events which turns out to be something infinitely menacing...

The Indian Woman -- a picture of poise, an image of intellect, an exposition of enterprise. She doesnt just nurture the social, cultural and spiritual traditions of India by strengthening the ancient civilisations family values and secular ethos, but also nourishes the young nation''s spirit of entrepreneurship by playing a stellar role across professions, businesses and industries. This iconoclastic book captures fascinating journeys of some of the most celebrated Indian women. From the iconic Lata Mangeshkar to the fiery Mary Kom, from the legendary Bhanu Athaiya to the brilliant Kiran Mazumdar Shaw-for the first time they all come together to share their inspiring experiences, in their own words. With Contributions by Lata Mangeshkar Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Bhanu Athaiya Shahnaz Husain Sunita Narain Naina Lal Kidwai Fathima Beevi Padma Bandopadhyay Gita Gopinath M. C. Mary Kom A collectors item, this creatively conceptualised and beautifully designed book, provides deep insights into the mind of this great nation and its women and succeeds in passing on the enduring legacy to future generations.

Encouraged by a chance meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Vikas Khanna embarked on a series of journeys through the river valleys of the Himalayas and into the heart of Himalayan cooking. This is an incredible collection of recipes, photos, and memories, a means to preserve and share the sacred foodways, values, and simple gifts of friendship that the Himalayan people bestowed upon Khanna. Exploring the regions the great Himalayas touch upon -- Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, and northern India -- Khanna was met with immeasurable kindness and hospitality. Mothers, grandmothers, and strangers soon became friends and shared beautifully simple and appealing recipes such as Spinach and Cheese Momos, Fried Ginger Eggplant, Chile-Scallion Buckwheat Noodles, Nepalese Black Lentils and Rice, Pressed Rice with Yogurt and Almonds, and Tibetan Spicy Chicken Meatballs. This is at once a cookbook, travelogue, and tribute to an extraordinary way of life.

This book, authored by the Haryana Sports Director from 2008-2012, documents Haryana''s emergence as a sporting powerhouse and decodes how sports is a key differentiator for developing countries and their people. The author suggests a way forward in ''Right to Play'' and identifies parents and teachers as the most important stakeholder of sports, since the worst affected from lack of it at the grassroots are growing children. A must-read for all those who want children to go and get what they are actually capable of.

Situated in a neighbourhood of volatility, latent aggression and instability, military preparedness is of utmost importance to India. Defence Procurement Procedures 2013, seeks to bridge the gap between the necessity of procurement and the absence of a capable indigenous defence industry, while maintaining transparency and public accountability throughout the entire process. This book explores the possibilities provided by public-private partnerships, which have seen many successes in civilian projects, while emphasizing on the need for timely and efficient implementation. Lauded by experts in the field, DPP 2013 seeks to create a sustainable defence industrial base, ultimately leading to self sufficiency in defence production.

India and the United States of America aim to form a strategic partnership of trust, cooperation and collaboration, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Indo-US relationship has had its share of ups and downs, but both admit to the necessity of greater understanding. The book covers economic and political aspects of the changes taking place in Asia, and provides a perspective different from the standard narrative, that of the inexorable rise of China to the top. The authors examine the strengths and the weaknesses not only of China, but also of the other major countries and offer a more balanced picture. The book, a culmination of the joint study between the Vivekananda International Foundation of India and the Heritage Foundation of the US, has contributions by experts like Kanwal Sibal, Lisa Curtis, Walter Lohman, Ajit Doval and Jeff Smith. A must-read for subject-experts as well as policy makers, it also looks at some of the important issues, including that of Afghanistan and Iran, which will determine how the situation in Asia-Pacific evolves, and the relevance of better Indo-US ties to address the challenges ahead.

When Shiva smiles on, the handsome son of the head-priest of an almost unreachable hilltop Shiva temple, has been yearning to see the world below. The brief visit of the beautiful mountaineer, Anjali, sets his heart on fire, acting as a catalyst to his journey. One night, he runs away from the temple to catch up with Anjali in her city, but not before asking Shiva to forgive him. And Shiva smiles! Om''s journey is eventful as he interacts with various performances on the world stage, experiencing every facet of human emotion. Om meets Anjali and the narrative unfolds into a melodramatic love triangle, where Girish, the over possessive lover is determined to keep them apart in every which way. Does Om find his true love in Anjali? Or, does the glamorous city life lure Om away from her, and even Shiva? Or, does all this bring him closer to his inner self? Shiva and Parvati make a few one-page appearances in the book, watching with interest the wanderings of their devotee.

'Smiles vanished off the faces of Pithora and his people.The drummers beat the drums but they made no sound. The guitarist strummed his guitar but there was no tune. The singer sang a song but the lips remained silent.' Himali Harda, the Goddess of the forest, was very angry with Pithora, the dreadful hunter. She has captured the sound of Pithora and his people in a jar and banished it to a faraway cloud. Will Pithora be able to restore laughter to his tribe? Or will he and his people be forced to live in silence forever? In A Jar of Sound, Anjali Raghbeer takes the children to the Bhil tribal heartland with a tale of cruelty, pride, divine intervention, remorse and much more.Bhil are colourful paintings found on the walls of Indian tribal homes.