Prabhat Prakashan: 305 books

In the late nineteenth and twentieth century, with the disappearance of monarchies in many parts of the world, a new autocratic system emerged the dictatorship, in which all power over a state or community was again concentrated into the hands of one person, without being restricted by constitution,...

It is impossible to imagine the world without science and the scientists. It is the scientists and their contributions that have transformed man and his life from a primitive one to a civilized one. They had to go through many tribulations before what they professed was accepted by the people of that...

Charlie Chaplin, the universal comic icon, who with his lovable portrayal of a ‘tramp’made and still makes the world laugh, continues to live in popular memory. The Hitler’s toothbrush moustache, the bowler or derby hat, the coat a size or two too small, the baggy trousers, the floppy shoes and...

Swami Vivekananda philosophy was a blend of the traditional values and modern thoughts, as well as human values and superhuman thoughts. Although he lived only for thirty-nine years, he influenced the thinking of multitudes around the world. His charismatic personality and intellectual speeches made...

Right to Information Act is a unique act empowering the citizens of India and promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government. It applies to all states and Union Territories except Jammu and Kashmir. It has replaced the Freedom for Information Act. Every citizen of India should...

Bihar has been a place of destination even for foreign travellers too, like Albaruni, Megasthenese, Phaiyan to Xuanjang due to its wide spread pristine beauty, greeneries, glorious past, vibrant culture, lip smacking cuisines and the generosity of the people. This book is an effort of the writer to explore...

WORDS HAVE POWER is a self-help book that recognizes the importance of words in one’s life. Positive words are the raw material fed to the mind that processes it to produce the final product in the form of behavior and actions. The good material has to go through many stages and processes to become...

Mathematics fascinates those who love it but there are many who are scared of it because of its lengthy calculations. However they show their love for mathematics in other ways.The aim of writing this quiz-book on mathematics is to augment the knowledge of budding mathematicians on its basics in addition...

Mathematics pertains not only to calculations. Its inner beauty can be judged once you dive deep into the ocean of mathematics and bring to the surface some interesting pearls for self satisfaction. The deeper you dive, the better are the chances of obtaining pearls of superior quality. This book is...

Since the time of human evolution, the affinity of human beings with numbers is well known. The Quipu helped people count sheep in herd, peebles helped Pythagoras to think of number like triangular numbers, square numbers and the journey to search for numbers is still continuing.This book talks about...

After 1945, the face of Indian State of J&K was allowed to be painted by some to the benefit of external and internal disruptive elements. Not only this, questions like delayed accession of Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, ‘conditional’ accession, Article 370 of Constitution of India, dual ‘citizenship’...

Premchand, the undisputed master short story writer has written many short stories and novels. To introduce the master craftsman to the English reader these short stories have been selected for this volume. Each story is a classic in itself. A Pair of two Oxen, The Chess Players, Secret Treasure, Jamai...

The Hell of Heaven’ is one of the most famous novels of Shanta Kumar which has a multiplicity of theme ranging from petty politics to the commuting nationalism which represents integrity of character, sense of belonging and commitment to the human cause. It also is story of Promod and Savitri, their...

Many great people in India’s post-Independence history have gone into oblivion only because they were not part of the Nehruvian consensus or refused to adopt models of communism or socialism. These forgotten personalities were also proud of India’s rich history and dreamt of bringing back its lost...