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White Mughals
James Achilles Kirkpatrick landed on the shores of eighteenth-century India as an ambitious soldier of the East India Company. Although eager to make his name in the subjection of a nation, it was he who was conquered
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The 3 Mistakes Of My Life
In late-2000,a young boy in Ahmedabad called Govind dreamt of having a business.To accomodate his friends Ish and Omi's passion,they open a cricket shop.Govind's wants to make money and thinks big.Ish is all about nurturing Ali,the batsman with a rare gift.Omi knows his limited capabiltiies and just wants to be with his friends.However,nothing comes easy in a turbulent city.To realize their goals,they will have to face it all - religious politics,earthquakes,riots,unacceptable love and above all,their own mistakes.Will they make it? Can an individual's dreams overcome the nightmares offered by real life? Can we succeed despite a few mistakes? Based on real events,from the bestselling author of 'Five Point Someone' and 'One Night the call centre',comes another dark,witty tale about modern India.
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A Book Of Idioms And Phrases
A Language, be it mother tounge or second language, is sure to contain a collection of idioms and phrases that, apart from giving it a casual feel, also makes it appear rich in varied ideas.
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7 Mantras To Excel In Exams
*Improving memory *Maximising Concentration *Adopting effective study habits and techniques *Developing proper reading, listening, language and communication skills *Doing well in different kinds of exams *Understanding what the examiner wants *Overcoming exam anxiety and tension Exams play a major role in the lives of not just during acadenic pursuits,but later in the career too.Although youngsters are taught a variety of subjects to equip them for life in general, no school teaches them how to excel in exams. Most learn only through trial and error. Others remain clueless about how to excel in exams throughout their lives. But this crucial information can ensure that even those with average IQ excel in exams.This book contains simple and practical tips and guidelines on how to tap your full potential and give off your best during exams. An invaluable guide for all students and adults due to appear in exams. As well as for parents who wish to ensure their children do well and secure maximum marks.
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Group Discussion
Does the aggressive speaker lead the way in a group discussion? Or, the one who speaks more? Or, the one who argues in favour of the subject? Perhaps none! There are many myths prevalent about group discussions, and only the one who has seen it all from the other side of the table can guide you the right way! The author, who has held senior positions in MNCs, is surely in the right position to offer you correct perspective and advice .In this well-researched book, he has put in the essence of his decades of corporate experience into a comprehensive and complete volume on the subject.Beginning from common myths about group discussions, the Do
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Imagining India
A sprawling book of ideas and idealism’—India Today” ‘A tome as memorable and, perhaps, as appropriate as Barack Obama’s Audacity of Hope . . . this is a story told by one of India’s greatest dreamers who, having realised his dreams, is now impatient to help his countrymen realise theirs’—Businessworld ‘This is an inspirational, optimistic book that makes you more hopeful about . . . Nilekani is a liberal and a renaissance man. He not only shares the values that define the Indian republic, he embodies them. He offers a convincing and balanced perspective on the future direction of public policy in ’—Outlook ‘Laced with personal experiences and interactions with over 100 opinion leaders from different walks of life, Nilekani pieces together an exciting journey for the reader’—The Hindu ‘It is hard not to be impressed by an author who alludes to Milton on one page, then turns to the charms of the National Municipal Accounting Manual on another . . . There are shorter, gentler introductions to India. But this is the second book everyone should read about this compelling country’—The Economist In this sweeping and comprehensive book, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani offers an original perspective on ’s past, present and future. Looking closely at the country’s recent history, he discusses how our early socialist policies, despite good intentions, stifled growth and weakened democracy; how our large and overwhelmingly young population has now become our greatest strength; and how information technology is revolutionizing not just business but also governance in the everyday life of a vast majority of Indians. Nilekani also gets to the heart of charged debates about caste politics, labour reform, infrastructure, urbanization, higher education, the English language in and the role of the state in a globalized world where the wealth of big corporations exceeds that of some nations. Calling for reform and innovation in all sectors of public life, Nilekani argues that only a safety net of ideas—from genuinely inclusive democracy to social security, from public health to sustainable energy—can transcend political agendas and safeguard the country’s future.
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Isvar Chandra Vidyasagar
Isvar Chandra Vidyasagar (b. 1820) was one of India's greatest intellectuals and activists of the nineteenth century. He was born into a poor Brahmin family and faced poverty all through his childhood. He was known variously as an educator, academic, philosopher, reformer and philanthropist. He started his career as the principal of Fort William College at age twenty-one and then joined Sanskrit College in 1850 and became principal the following year. Through his writings, Vidyasagar raised many questions about the various ills that had permeated society like early marriage and polygamy. He advocated widow-remarriage all through his life and was considered as one of the greatest pillars of the Bengal Renaissance.
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Business @ The Speed Of Thought
Your company probably has a sizeable investment in technology but is realizing only twenty percent of system which unites all systems and processes under one common infrastructure, allowing your company to make quantum leaps in efficiency, growth and profits. Using detailed tours of Microsoft and other major corporations, Gates demonstrates how integrated technology can transform any business by energizing its three major elements; customer/partner relationships, employees and process, and offers practical suggestions on how this can be achieved. 'I have a simple but strong belief,' Gates writes. 'How you gather, manage, and use information will determine whether you win or lose.' Business @ the Speed of Thought gives you the information to win.
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Life Lessons For Mastering The Law Of Attraction
Do you ever wonder why some people always seem to be at the right place at the right time, enjoying good fortune, health, the ideal mate, happy kids, and achieve more than the average person could ever imagine? Have you wondered what makes them so 'lucky' or well connected? People who enjoy a heightened state of living and have their dreams and goals realized to their fullest potential have tapped into one of the oldest and influential principles for living a fulfilled life--the Law of Attraction. Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction teaches you what you need to know about living the Law of Attraction and how to create your own personal success through its concepts. Master coaches and experts in the Law of Attraction Jeanna Gabellini and Eva Gregory and one of the superstar contributors to the The Secret, Jack Canfield, have come together to share with you the powerful and life changing lessons and techniques of the Law of Attraction. Filled with exercises, lessons, real-life stories, and proven key ingredients, Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction, from the creators of Chicken Soup for the Soul
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Sex And Power
As squeamish as India is today about sex, this is also the land where queens once copulated with dead horses at religious ceremonies, where the art of love-making was declared the revelation of the gods and recorded in elaborate detail in the kama sutras and prostitution was a form of sacred offering at temples adorned with erotic sculptures. Using India as a paradigm, Rita Banerji illustrates that sexual morality is not an absolute but a facet of living that undergoes periodic upheavals. She delineates four major periods in Indian history when there were significant shifts in the collective social perception of sex and sexuality, and the associated customs and beliefs. What causes this revision in sexual ethos? Examining a modified version of Nietzsche
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The Truth Almost About Bharat
An amazing saga of tender-hearted dacoits, heroic medics, gorgeous women, and assorted encounters with underwear...Bharat a.k.a. Vishwanath a.k.a. Tarzan - teenage philosopher, nearly-there general practitioner and heartbroken victim of unrequited love - takes some time off to chronicle his life.
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A Prisoner Of Birth
If Danny Cartwright had proposed to Beth Wilson the day before, or the day after, he would not have been arrested and charged with the murder of his best friend.And when the four prosecution witnesses are a barrister, a popular actor, an aristocrat and the youngest partner in an established firm
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Two Lives
Shanti Behari Seth was born on the eighth day of the eighth month in the eighth year of the twentieth century; he died two years before its close. He was brought up in India in the late years of the Raj, and was sent by his family in the 1930s to Berlin
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A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle's first full length book in eight years will be a cornerstone for personal spirituality and self-improvement for years to come. Taking off from the introspective work he began with The Power of Now, the number one bestseller that has sold millions of copies worldwide, Tolle provides the spiritual framework for people to move beyond themselves in order to make this world a better, more spiritually evolved place to live. Shattering modern ideas of ego and entitlement, self and society, Tolle lifts the veil of fear that has hung over humanity during this new millennium, and shines an illuminating light that leads to happiness and health that every reader can follow. Eckhart Tolle is one of the bestselling spiritual teachers of our time. The simple message in his international bestseller The Power of Now, that of living in the present, of enjoying the journey rather than always looking to the next goal, has spread fast. A wise counsellor in this ever changing, chaotic and often violent world, Tolle draws on essential spiritual teachings of all ages and traditions to reveal a fresh evolutionary model of spiritual life for the 21st Century.
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The Choice
Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job; loyal friends; his dream home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life, he believes that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite Travis
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Women On Top
Nancy Friday's phenomenal bestsellers My Secret Garden and Forbidden Flowers broke new ground, revealing for the first time the complexity of women's secret sexual fantasies. In Women on Top, she returns to the subject that made her famous, examining the erotic fantasy lives of more than one hundred and fifty modern women. Drawn from Friday's personal interviews and letters, Women on Top contains transcripts of real sexual fantasies that will change your mind-set about women and sex. A revolutionary exploration of female eroticism, Women on Top reveals the powerful and astounding sexual attitudes that are forever changing our intimate lives.
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Doctors
Writing with all the passion of Love Story and power of The Class, Erich Segal sweeps us into the lives of the Harvard Medical School's class of 1962. His stunning novel reveals the making of doctors--what makes them tick, scheme, hurt . . . and love. From the crucible of med school's merciless training through the demanding hours of internship and residency to the triumphs--and sometimes tragedies--beyond, Doctors brings to vivid life the men and women who seek to heal but who must first walk through fire. At the novel's heart is the unforgettable relationship of Barney Livingston and Laura Castellano, childhood friends who separately find unsettling celebrity and unsatisfying love--until their friendship ripens into passion. Yet even their devotion to each other, even their medical gifts may not be enough to save the one life they treasure above all others. Doctors --heartbreaking, witty, inspiring, and utterly, grippingly real--is a vibrant portrait that culminates in a murder, a trial . . . and a miracle.
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Retire Young Retire Rich
This Book Is About How we started with nothing and retired financially free in less than ten years. Find Out How You Can do the same. If You do not plan on working hard all of your life
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The Rescue
When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks -- risks no-one else in the department would ever take -- to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor cannot bring himself to make. He cannot fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over, as soon as the relationship starts to become truly intimate. Then, one day, a raging, record-breaking storm hits his small Southern town. Denise Hilton, a young single mother, is driving through it when her car skids off the road. With her is her four-year-old son, Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor finds her unconscious and bleeding, but when she wakes, the chilling truth is clear: Kyle is gone.