The dictionary meaning of the word Scouting is exploring in order to gain information. A Scout is described as someone who can find paths through unexplored territory. He explores, often with the goal of finding something or somebody. A Girl Guide can be defined as one who shows the way by leading, directing, or advising; one who serves as a model for others, as in a course of conduct.

Scouting and Guiding is over a-hundred-year old movement with overwhelming number of boys and girls enrolled worldwide. The book describes various phases of its growth and development. It gives a detailed account of Scout Conferences, Jamborees and Rallies held at national and international levels.

The author has been an experienced Scouter, holding responsible positions in organising its multi-ferrous activities.

Water is life. Yet, over one billion people across the globe have no access to safe drinking water. This book is an attempt at tracing the history of water resources in India from ancient to modern times. The author Shri Krishan a teacher by profession, through this book has highlighted the need to conserve the rare commodity ------Water. The historical details presented by him make us sit and think on the scientific capabilities of ancient times and preserve water for the future generations.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian to be awarded with the Nobel prize. As a poet, writer and a philosopher, he became the voice of India's spiritual heritage and a living institution. Though mainly known as a poet, Tagore was multifaceted and left and indelible impression on different branches of art, such as novels, short stories, dramas, articles, essays and paintings. His songs popularly known as Rabindra Sangeet have an eternal appeal. He was a social reformer, patriot and above all, a great humanitarian.

The saga of Indo-Islamic architecture is a living proof of the synthesis and fusion of what was best in two of the great building traditions of the world- the Indian and the Islamic. The large number of photos of various mosques, minars and minarets with exquisite workmanship add vitality to the text.

The author Ziyauddin Desai is a former Director (Epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India.

INDIA 2011 Reference Annual gives a panoramic view of country's progress in the fields of rural and urban development, industry and infrastructure, science and technology, art and culture, economy, health, defence, education and mass communication.

It incorporates sections on general knowledge, current affairs, sports, events of the past year and latest ones too. A rich source of authentic and definitive data makes it a compulsory read for students as well as researchers and academics.

Unification with Divinity through selfless love and devotion is the basic doctrine of Sufism. Though Sufish originated in Central Asia, yet its concepts and practices are very close to Indian philosophical traditions of Vedanta and Bhakti. Sufism is much adored and venerated in India.

Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi is one of the brightest stars on the firmament of Sufi mysticism and Persian poetry. This book provides a vivid and interesting account of his life, times, mystic experiences and literary works. It also briefly discusses Sufi doctrines and practices.

Dr. Trinath Mishra, the author, an ex-IPS officer, is a scholar of Hindi, Sanskrit and Persian.

The present volume is a compilation of the speeches of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India. His speeches during January, 2004 upto December, 2005 lay emphasis on education as the most important element of growth and prosperity of a nation. This he feels could be achieved only through an education system which focuses on inculcating high moral values among the citizens and creating productive employment opportunities for them.