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Palpasa Cafe
A journalist sits in a café waiting for his subject — an artist called drishya about whom he wants to write a novel. But drishya doesn’t come. For that morning he has been visited by maoists at his home and abducted by them…so begins palpasa café, the extraordinary novel by Nepal journalist narayan wagle, which has become a sensation in the country. Starting with the murders of the royal family, it tells the troubled story of contemporary Nepal through the eyes of a romantic artist who falls in love, wanders the war - struck countryside and dreams of creating a café named after his beloved which serves the bestcoffee in the country. Playful, moving and melancholic, fusing the boundaries between fiction and non - fiction, palpasacafé presents a rare picture of Nepal at war. It is one of the most important novels to come out of the country.
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Faster Than Lightning My Story
The autobiography of the fastest man of all time and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet. Whether you know Athletics or not and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you know Usain Bolt. The fastest man on the planet, not just now but ever, Usain has won the hearts of people everywhere with his mind-blowing performances and his infectious charisma - uniting supporters around the world. In this, his full autobiography, Usain tells his story in his own words: from humble beginnings in Jamaica, to international stardom at Beijing and on to the new heights of superstardom he has reached since lighting up London 2012. Full of the charm and charisma that has made him the most popular sporting figure of our time and a universal celebrity, this is a book that Usain's millions of fans will love.
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The Valmiki Syndrome - Finding The Work Life Balan
Maxing our career is our 'dharma' in this age of Kali. But at what cost? Working parents don't see enough of their children, couples barely spend time with each other, young men and women become strangers to their families and friends and here's the irony most of us mention our families and loved ones as the main reason for why we strive towards success, without realizing that we stand to lose them in this very quest. So how do we strike a balance between our careers and our families? In his first major work of non-fiction, bestselling author Ashok K. Banker goes back to Puranic sources to address this question. He writes of Ratnakaran the bandit, who made a living out of killing and looting to support his family and his transformation into Valmiki, the sage. Using his story and contemporary stories from today, he shows us how they contain the answers to today's most pressing issue: How to prioritize, manage and enhance our personal as well as professional lives. Insightful, thought-provoking and utterly inspiring. The Valmiki Syndrome is a map to the most elusive treasure of modern existence personal fulfilment.
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Truly, Madly, Deeply!
A fascinating, roller-coaster tale of teenage love, Kazi's book depicts the emotion in its raw, confusing form – just the way you'd have experienced it the first time you fell in love with someone. Kazi's penchant for detail is impressive and makes the book an alluring journey for all die-hard romantics. — Tuhin Sinha, best-selling author of 'That thing called Love' and 'Of Love and Politics'.
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The Unheard
‘He did kill. Kill and kill and kill.’ Tess’s number one priority has always been her three-year-old daughter Poppy. But splitting up with Poppy’s father Jason means that she cannot always be there to keep her daughter safe. When she finds a disturbing drawing, dark and menacing, among her daughter’s brightly coloured paintings, Tess is convinced that Poppy has witnessed something terrible. Something that her young mind is struggling to put into words. But no one will listen. It’s only a child’s drawing, isn’t it? Tess will protect Poppy, whatever the price. But when she doesn’t know what, or who, she is protecting her from, how can she possibly know who to trust . . . ? ‘An intense, brilliantly crafted thriller that hums with menace from start to finish' TM Logan, author of Trust Me and The Holiday ‘What an intriguing, compelling page-turner. I ate it up in two days’ Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties
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The Thing Between U & Me
A coin, three smileys and some soul-touching eclairs “Those who don’t believe in love - like you, or don’t have the permission to love someone - like me, often become a part of historical love stories,” Samvedna - a typical South Indian girl - says to Saransh, a dying-to-be wealthy MBA aspirant. He has lovely friends, a rich job, and his Aphrodite - Samvedna. Still Saransh searches for something. What is he searching for? How? And where? See... The Thing Between U and Me
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It's Okay To Fail, My Son
The It's Okay to Fail My Son, is fictional novel written by Vasant Kallola. The book revolves around the relationship between a father and a son. The book provides an insight on the stress that youngsters are facing nowadays. On a daily basis, the present generation faces immense pressure from their parents, the system and their teachers at school, too. The story of this book is well thought of and is very sensitive to the feelings of all the parties involved in it. It is not often that one hears a father say to his son that it is alright to fail in our society. In this book, the reader will see that when a parent admits to the fact that his child has failed, he gets a negative reaction from fellow parents, who even accuse him of being irresponsible. But the father in this story sticks to his guns and is determined to train his son to face any challenge in life. He wants him to think out of the box and become a bigger and better human being. The book encompasses the journey of a father and son and how the former wants to transform his son into a genius. The story touches a chord with many parents, as it manages to reflect the emotions of a father very precisely. In this journey which the reader takes with the father, he will be witness to how pressure gets altered to passion and fear gets transformed into success. This book is highly recommended for parents across the globe as it may inspire them to believe in their children, come what may. The author describes the journey of this father in beautiful words. Most parents will be able to relate to it, as in their daily lives they too, face criticism and doubts from all quarters.
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Oops! 'I' Fell In Love! Just By Chance...
About The BookOops! ‘I' Fell In Love is an Indian college love story set in IIT-Delhi. This modern time love story was written by Harsh Snehanshu.The story is about how love is possible between not only people of different cities but of different personalities as well. In this story, Kanav Bajaj is a new hopeful engineering student at IIT-Delhi from a small town in Indore. Since he was from a small town, the big metropolitan city was intimidating him and he struggles to fit in. He being a shy and studious boy falls in love with the unlikely Tanya, who is completely opposite in nature compared to him. She is a cheerful girl from LSR, Delhi.Snehanshu also includes a few more interesting characters such as Kanav's friends Aryan, Anuj and Sameer, who add life to the story. Will Kanav and Tanya have a beautiful love story in IIT-Delhi amidst the social, college and parental pressures or will their differences keep them apart?This is an interesting love story written in a witty style by Harsh Snehanshu. The story promises twists and turns in their relationship. Oops! ‘I' Fell In Love was published by Srishti Publishers in 2009 which is now available in paperback.Key Features Author of Oops! I Fell In Love Harsh Snehanshu is a graduate of IIT-Delhi. His experience gives the story a more realistic feel. The other stories in this trilogy are Ouch! That ‘Hearts' and She's Single, I'm Taken have already been released.
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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Integrated
Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
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The Defector
Gabriel Allon took down the world's most dangerous man. He made just one mistake. Leaving him alive . . . Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Umbria, when shocking news arrives from London. A Russian defector who saved his life has vanished without a trace. British Intelligence suspect he was a double agent, but Allon knows better. Soon he finds himself in a deadly duel of wits with a murderous Russian arms dealer as he bargains for his friend's life. Criss-crossing Europe at breakneck pace and culminating in a heart-stopping climax in the freezing birch forests of Russia, The Defector is a searing and bloody tale of courage and vengeance . . .
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Hostel Room 131
Hostel Room 131 is the story of two young men who fall in love with each other. This piece of queer literature also focuses on the issues of homophobia.In Hostel Room 131, the main protagonist is Siddharth, a twenty-three year old Bombay-born guy. His unconventional views make him a very interesting personality. He believes that in Sholay, Jai and Veeru have the hots for each other, rather than for the two heroines. One cold winter day in 1978, Siddharth meets Sudhir in Pune's Engineering College Hostel. Sudhir is a twenty-year-old guy from Belgaum. Siddharth instantly falls in love with this stranger. The two of them start a relationship and over the next seven years they become a committed couple. The story follows Siddharth, who is now a college lecturer, from Pune to Bombay and Belgaum. As the two boys explore their sexuality, they face many obstacles on the way. Sudhir's classmates from Belgaum start an anti-Siddharth group, which is headed by a homophobic named Ravi Humbe. To make matters worse, Sudhir's family also disapproves of Siddharth. The situation becomes so complicated that Siddharth ends up filing a police complaint against them.In Hostel Room 131, Gaurav and Vivek, a gay pair, decide to help the protagonists fight against homophobia. The first part of the novel contains thirteen chapters and focuses on 18 May 1982. The next portion covers December 1978 to May 1982 and has fifty-nine chapters. The third part has nineteen chapters and it concentrates on the time period from May 1982 to May 1983. The last section covers May 1983 to January 1985 and contains twelve chapters.
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Is Your Child Ready to Face the World?
Being a good parent is a skill that is acquired over time, one that requires constantly adapting to the rapidly changing times. In today’s world, where academics, extra-curricular activities and distractions in the shape of numerous gadgets make heavy demands on children’s time, it is tough to communicate with them. Dr Anupam Sibal, through his experience as father, paediatrician and Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals Group, outlines his approach to effectively getting through to children and mastering the art of parenthood. Focusing on the different values and qualities that make a good person, Dr Sibal has a hands-on approach to instil each of these in a child. Exploring the crux of parenting, this book asks and answers whether your child is ready to face the world.
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A Man Called Ove
The million-copy bestselling phenomenon, Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. Perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project and David Nicholl's US. Soon to be a major film starring Tom Hanks New York Times bestseller 'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail 'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the Year At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets. But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so? In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible...
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Good Strategy Bad Strategy
When Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy/Bad Strategy was published in 2011, it immediately struck a chord, calling out as bad strategy the mishmash of pop culture, motivational slogans and business buzz speak so often and misleadingly masquerading as the real thing. Since then, his original and pragmatic ideas have won fans around the world and continue to help readers to recognise and avoid the elements of bad strategy and adopt good, action-oriented strategies that honestly acknowledge the challenges being faced and offer straightforward approaches to overcoming them. Strategy should not be equated with ambition, leadership, vision or planning; rather, it is coherent action backed by an argument. For Rumelt, the heart of good strategy is insight into the hidden power in any situation and into an appropriate response – whether launching a new product, fighting a war or putting a man on the moon. Drawing on examples of the good and the bad from across all sectors and all ages, he shows how this insight can be cultivated with a wide variety of tools that lead to better thinking and better strategy, strategy that cuts through the hype and gets results.
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Doglapan: The Hard Truth about Life and Start-Ups
This is the unfettered story of Ashneer Grover-the favourite and misunderstood poster boy of Start-up India. Raw, gut-wrenching in its honesty and completely from the heart, this is storytelling at its finest. A young boy with a 'refugee' tag growing up in Delhi's Malviya Nagar outpaces his circumstances by becoming a rank-holder at the pinnacle of academic excellence in India-IIT Delhi. He goes on to do an MBA from the hallowed halls of IIM Ahmedabad, builds a career as an investment banker at Kotak Investment Banking and AmEx, and is pivotal in the making of two unicorns-Grofers, as CFO, and BharatPe, as co-founder. As a judge on the popular TV show Shark Tank India, Ashneer becomes a household name even as his life turns upside down. Controversy, media spotlight, garrulous social media chatter descend, making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.
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Changing Tracks: Reinventing the Spirit of Indian
How to make a 150-year-old run faster, carry more load and make more money In the year 2000, the Indian Railways - the world's second largest railway network under a single management was nearly bankrupt. Over the next eight years,however, there was a dramatic improvement in its performance. From a cash surplus before dividend of Rs 1,071 crores in 2000, it achieved an estimated Rs 25,000 crores (or around Rs 13,000 crores after accounting for all expenditures, receipts and depreciation) in 2008. Alongside came a dynamic and differential tariff policy, and technical changes that led to an enhanced carrying capacity. How all this was accomplished is the focus of this riveting study of change and innovation in the Indian Railways. Based on an extensive examination of internal documents of the Railways and in-depth interviews with key people involved in the change process, authors V. Nilakant and S. Ramnarayan identify four distinctive features associated with the organization's renewal between 2004 and 2008. The change leveraged the strengths of the organization, instead of being preoccupied with its weaknesses. The aim was to change mindsets about costs, revenues, investment and business models. The momentum of the change process was sustained by fostering positive emotions. Changes were persistently and patiently seen to completion by focusing on results. Confronting several myths about organizational change, the book offers powerful lessons for managers and administrators grappling with the challenges of generating innovation and improving performance radically in a changing world.
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Get It Done Now!
While productivity and time management expert Brian Tracy has been writing bestselling books and giving seminars on these topics for well over thirty years, the challenge of remaining optimally productive in our modern world has never been greater. How can this be? We live in the most technologically advanced period of history in the most technologically advanced world. With the advent of mobile phones, killer apps, internet speeds that stagger the imagination, and nearly any bit of information, products, and solutions only one click away, how can it be that remaining optimally productive is such a challenge for so many? In a word: DISTRACTION. Many of us spend precious time focusing on the incessant emails, texts, notifications, ads, etc. that seem important-even urgent-to our success and happiness, but, in reality, only complicate our lives and take us even further from our goals. In Get It Done Now!, Brian addresses this challenge of distraction in its many forms and shows you how to focus on your most important task so you can get it done now! In this book, you will discover: How to eliminate excuses and take control of your life NOW! Mental programming for getting things done NOW! The 10 best productivity methods Breakthrough habits for getting organized NOW! Productivity tips to fast-track your career
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The Perfect Assassin
At this school, the first lesson is survival. Dr Brandt Savage's plans for his sabbatical from the University of Chicago change drastically when he is enrolled in a school where he is the sole pupil. His professor is relentless in her lessons. She's also his captor. Savage is forced to undertake intense physical and mental training, with no idea why he was chosen or what is expected of him. But as he learns more about his abductor, Savage discovers just how deeply entwined their lives are. And why, together, they must make a pledge: Do right by all, and wrong to no one.
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Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine
'The prolific military chronicler and analyst Mark Galeotti has produced exactly the right book at the right time.' - The Times A new history of how Putin and his conflicts have inexorably reshaped Russia, including his devastating invasion of Ukraine. Putin's Wars is a timely overview of the conflicts in which Russia has been involved since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president of Russia, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. But it also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. This is an engrossing strategic overview of the Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield. Thanks to Dr Galeotti's wide-ranging contacts throughout Russia, it is also peppered with anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers. Russia continues to dominate the news cycle throughout the Western world. There is no better time to understand how and why Putin has involved his armed forces in a variety of conflicts for over two decades. There is no author better placed to demystify the capabilities of the Russian military and give a glimpse into what the future may hold.
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Elizabeth The Queen Mother
An authoritative and affectionate biography of the Late Queen Mother. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s life spanned the entire 20th century and through that century she witnessed decades of dramatic change, not least within her own family. Following her carefree and untroubled childhood she stepped into the public domain as the wife of a king, where she triumphed with her stoic support of the monarchy and her country and, after her husband’s death, with her oldest daughter Queen Elizabeth II, she remained a key player in the unfolding drama of Britain’s Royal Family. The book is published to coincide with the third anniversary of the Queen Mother’s death.
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Moon Shadows
Romance and magic meet by the light of the moon in this collection of Celtic tales from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts and New York Times bestselling authors Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Marianne Willman.From mysterious warriors to evil sorceresses, from full moon cravings to moon witch spells, these enchanting tales of love and legend, magic and mystery are as menacing and alluring as the moon itself...