Governance For Growth In India
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam . Rupa Publications India . English
Let us enjoy all the beautiful things that we can see and not think about those that we cannot." Orphaned at a very young age, the lively and intelligent Heidi is brought to her grandfather's house in the Swiss Alps by her aunt. As the five-year-old girl quickly wins the heart of her grumpy grandfather and befriends the people around, they all become fond of her. But when she turns eight, Heidi is taken by her aunt to serve as a companion to Clara Sesemann, a wealthy, disabled girl. Heidi enliv
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About the Author
Born in Tamil Nadu, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam received his engineering degree in aeronautics from the Madras Institute of Technology. His contribution in the development of space rocket technology and ballistic missile was significant. Dr. Kalam is fondly known as the missile man of India for the same. He became the Indian President in the year 2002. Dr. Kalam has been honoured with prestigious awards like Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and and the Bharat Ratna. He has written books like Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium and Wings of Fire.
