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Proverbs are wise sayings. They are usually short, pithy statements of general truth. Proverbs are largely based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical.
The word ‘proverb’ is said to have originated from the Latin word proverbium meaning concrete statement. These statements usually express a truth of any kind ranging from spiritual, practical to philosophical.
The book is packed with popular proverbs arranged under alphabetical headings intended to help the readers in finding the proverbs of their choice. The use of proverbs certainly adds to the beauty and impact of the expression. The readers are sure to benefit from this book.

A quotation is a group of words or a short piece of writing conceived in tranquility and with deep thinking. Quotations always constitute the greatness of man. They guide and inspire man to march quickly onto the path of progress and righteousness.
Quotation are stepping-stones to success. If they are imbibed with a purified mind and heart, they are sure to dispel all doubts and obstacles in life. Man can scale great heights by reading between the lines of quotations.
This book titled Dictionary of Quotations presents quotations by world-famous luminaries, to name a few— Confucius, William Shakespeare, John F. Kennedy, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lord Buddha, Swami Vivekananda. Each and every quoted world in this unique peerless dictionary is sure to uplift man emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
These quotations are evergreen, everlasting and have existed since time immemorial.

To write English well, one needs vocabulary, grammar, an understanding of punctuation and good spelling.
“Why is English spelling such a nightmare?” To begin with, English is remarkable for the number of words that can have more than one correct spelling: protestor/protester, judgement/judgment and eyeing/ eying are all permitted spelling whereas ‘accomodation’ is not a permitted variant of ‘accommodation’.
This user-friendly book has thousands of words and tips to improve your spelling and ensure you get it right. Bouquet, boutique, fiancé(e), chauffeur, chemise, ennui, lingerie, ensemble, rouge, a la carte, coquette, nouveau riche are some of the French words used in English. There are many other misspelt foreign words. They are all listed in this book on mastering spelling.
Then there is a list of positive words that make sure you feel good, words of motivation! There is a special section devoted to spelling list for students. Commonly misspelt homophones are listed separately.
This valuable book is recommended for use for students, teachers, writers, editors and anyone working with the written word.

The concept of Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms is to provide illustrated examples to show how words of less obvious sense are used, and markers such as ‘informal’, ‘derogatory’, and ‘obsolete’ highlight the usage style. It is replete with appropriate words that will help improve the vocabulary to a great extent. A person who has to use words to express himself or his thoughts in a better manner will benefit from owning a Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. It is a handy reference book for better choice of words to enhance and improve language skills.This book serves this purpose more than any other. This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the fine shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Alphabetical arrangement of terms makes it easy to find the right words.
Similarly Antonyms, meanings and their usages have also been provided.
This is a good book to have if you are a poet, writer, student, or just a word-lover. It will serve as a useful guide to find and use the most appropriate word.

Verb’ is the most important word of an English sentence. It denotes the action, tells or asserts something about a person or thing. There cannot be a sentence without a verb. The form of a verb changes as the tense. There are four forms of the verb namely—present, present participle, past tense and past participle. There are different kinds of verbs like regular and irregular verbs and transitive and intransitive verbs. In learning any language, the tense is the most important aspect of grammar and the verb is the most important in tenses.
In this book there is a compilation of many verbs in alphabetical order with all the four forms of present, present participle, past tense and past participle. Each form is explained with a sentence for understanding the usage of the said form.
This book will be useful to understand the right use of verbs. It will be useful to students, aspirants of competitive exams, professionals and of course the lovers of English language.

Words that are frequently miss pelt, misused, misunderstood or mispronounced or that are genuinely obscure. This book concentrates only on the Words which present difficulties & confusion to the average English users. It provides clear definitions of the more unusual and troublesome Words in the English language.

National Security at its simplest means the nation’s control of its borders and the preservation of its territorial integrity including its airspace and territorial waters. Above all, it means the protection of national institutions of governance and the freedom of the people without subversion, infiltration and disruption.
On the other hand, there can be no real national security without international security. Diplomacy is an instrument of establishing and maintaining the equilibrium of national and international security.
Both diplomacy and national security have their roots in the conceptual scheme and operational aspects of sovereignty, which is the hallmark of States.
National security and diplomacy are inextricably interwoven. Indeed defence and diplomacy, the diplomat and the soldier have much in common except that their battle-lines and locations, their target areas, their weapons and equipment and their strategies and tactics are distinct and are tackled differently.
Diplomacy is the defence of one’s country and its interests beyond its frontiers, but in a sense, diplomacy only an extension of national security. The intelligence network of the country both within the country and overseas plays a vital role in both in diplomacy and for national security.

We all have tremendous reservoirs of qualities and huge stocks of powers hidden inside us. The only thing required is to discover them. One will agree that each one of us is a good combination of pluses and minuses. No one is perfect or custom-made. At times we face failures because we tend to overlook where things went wrong. Sometimes we find that the goal set by us is not clear. That’s because the lens through which we look at the goal itself is not clear.
There is a misconception about success. There are people who assume that success is reserved only for a particular class, and that it is something beyond their reach. They also presume that they do not have the qualities or the assets necessary for major accomplishments.
Those whom one considers successful have discovered their powers and polished them. This book will make readers discover the power within them.

Docs’ Jokes are one way to take the pain out of your body and wallet when you have an appointment with a medical practitioner. At times, it seems that sick patients are a doctor’s way of feeling good so anything that can bring a smile on your face at the expense of a doctor should be exploited.
This book is a lighthearted counterweight to our daily effort, allowing us to chuckle at ourselves, our colleagues, our profession and all those who interact with us. The book is also a good source for a suitable joke or quip you might need for a lecture, a toast or a presentation. Open any page for a few moments of wacky entertainment. It makes a perfect gift for all—you, a friend or as a ‘thank you’ gift for a colleague.
However, it is light and extremely funny and might even be something parents could keep at a convenient place to be picked when they’re having a bad day so that they can just read a few jokes.