Alayam yane Pamban Swamigal varalaaru

January - 1999

Pattukottaiyar Paadalgal K. Jeevabharathi Karpagam Puthagalayam Pattukottai «ð£†«ì£alyanasundaram is «ð£†«ì£nown all over Tamilnadu for his popular songs immortalised in Tamil films. He has written lyrics to 58 films in his short lifespan of 29 years.The greatness of his songs lies in their simplicity, easy words and day to day themes. When set to film music, even the man in the street could sing his songs with
effortless ease. Credit goes to the author for compiling all his poems in a compact volume.

Veetilaye ungalai azhaghupaduthi «ð£†«ì£olla . . . K. Abirami Thamizh Puthaglayam Beauty is no more skin deep. It is much deeper and wider than we imagine. Good health, mild exercise, careful eating habits, and selective make-up are required to «ð£†«ì£eep yourself fit and fine. The writer after carefully experimenting with several household items for beauticare, has given an exhasutive list of useful tips to follow for face, eyebrows, hair, nail and limbs of the body.A commendable work by an enthusiastic writer.

Paalaippuraa Su.Samuthiram Ekalayvan Pathippagam AIDS the most dreaded disease in the world, has come to stay in India. Though there is no surefire remedy for this «ð£†«ì£iller disease, creation of an awareness amounts to winning half the battle. The author who is a Sahitya Academy winner, has chosen this subject for his novel carefully. Apart from the moving story written in his inimitable style, the author has brought out the pathetic plight of an AIDS victim in our society. The medical fraternity, the paramedical workers and social workers will greatly benefit by reading this book. A purposeful novel written in a gripping manner.

Thamizhnaattu maadharukku Bharathiyar Nalli «ð£†«ì£uppuswamy Chetty Sri Bhuvaneswari Pathippagam Silk sarees and Nalli «ð£†«ì£uppuswami Chetty go together in Tamilnadu. Many may not be aware of his deep interest in Tamil literature. In this book, he has culled out several essays written by Bharathiyar which we have not read at all. In the animal world, deer is not a slave to a lion even though it serves as food. Why should men treat women like slaves because they happen to be physically weak ? The short story " Railway sthanam " written by Bharathiyar highlights the plight of Muslims. An excellent collection of essays and this work is a tribute to the literary talent of the author.

Vilambaram - ore arimugam K. Abirami Thamizh Puthagalayam There are several bulky English books on Mass communication, Multimedia , T.V, Copywriting and so on. In Tamil for the first time, a sleek book has been brought out adopting a step-by-step approach for which the young writer deserves all praise. She has culled out some of the popular slogans from T V ads selectively to explain the nuances of copy writing and advertising. This book will serve as a concise handbook for professionals who want to shoot films also.

Swatanthira thirunaal Kaviaruvi «ð£†«ì£andadasan Manimekalai Prasuram If poetry has to reach the masses, it must be understood first.Simplicity is the hallmark of good poetry. Compiled on the eve of 50th year of India' s Independence, the book has a fine collection covering a wide range of subjects - forest, family welfare, freedom, religion, women's liberation, religion etc., The writer who is in his sixties is worried that even after 50 years, many of our problems have not been solved. One is left with wonder as to how he «ð£†«ì£ept his interest in poetry alive when he served in Government service till his retirement. An amazing achievement indeed.

Paarampariya indhiya samayal «ð£†«ì£alai Uma Devarajan Kavitha Publications When a housewife with 20 years of cooking experience decides to write a book on cookery, it is bound to be qualitatively different. The author has given easy to follow stepby step instructions to prepare 614 items of vegetarian food - sweets, savouries, soups, rice etc.The colourful photos are tempting. This book will be an ideal gift to the new brides as well as to connoiseurs of vegetarian food.

Illanthorum iyarkai unavugal Dr. S. Mathuram Sekar Narmadha Pathippagam Back to Nature is the latest slogan all over the world, because Nature is bountiful and it is the only hope for feeding the ever increasing population. Apart from food, Nature offers excellent medicines by way of food. Hence our growing interest in Naturopathy in recent years.This book written by a practising doctor is a valuable addition to the literature on the subject. What are the benefits of eating fruits, vegetables, cereals and greens ? Is there anything like an allergy to eating grapes? Can you eat oranges when you have cold ? You can find answers to similar questions in this book .