-
Letters to Milena
Letters to Milena" by Franz Kafka is a deeply personal collection that reveals not only the intense emotional connection he shared with Milena Jesenská but also the writer's own inner turmoil. Composed between 1920 and 1923, these letters were addressed to Milena, a Czech journalist and translator, who first introduced Kafka's works to Czech readers. Born in 1883 in Prague, Kafka was a German-speaking Jewish author best known for works like The Metamorphosis and The Trial. Meanwhile, Milena (1896–1944) was a spirited writer and journalist, known for her progressive views and bold critique of social injustices.
-
How To Kill Men And Get Away With It
Meet Kitty Collins. FRIEND. LOVER. KILLER. ‘A cathartic novel, I hasten to point out, not a how-to guide’ Lucy Mangan, Good Housekeeping He was following me. That guy from the nightclub who wouldn’t leave me alone. I hadn’t intended to kill him of course. But I wasn’t displeased when I did and, despite the mess I made, I appeared to get away with it. That’s where my addiction started… I’ve got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I’m killing it.
-
We'll Always Have Summer
Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher. And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she’s almost positive he is her soul mate. Almost. While Conrad has not gotten over the mistake of letting Belly go, Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him. So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it’s now or never—tell Belly he loves her, or lose her for good. Belly will have to confront her feelings for Jeremiah and Conrad and face the inevitable: She will have to break one of their hearts.
-
Ransom
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire in the electrifying new tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Daniel Silva.Alice Winter, one of Britain's most dazzling socialites, seemingly has the perfect life - a lavish home in posh Knightsbridge, a grand estate in Devon, millions of followers on social media who eagerly await her next post. But when she disappears without a trace while on holiday with three old friends from Cambridge, her desperate husband, the real estate baron Edward Knight, turns to none other than Gabriel Allon to find her.He soon discovers that Alice Winter is not the woman she appears to be, that she has a reckless side, that she has secrets. But Edward Knight has a secret too, a secret so dangerous that Gabriel will have no choice but to return to the life he thought he had left behind. An old enemy lurks there, waiting for him to make one misstep, waiting for the perfect moment to exact vengeance.From its irresistible opening chapters to its heart-pounding climax and shocking final twist, Ransom is a riveting, page-turning tour de force
-
I Dared To Dial Differently: An Insider's Account Of The IAS
He conducted India's first 3G spectrum auction and raised Rs 1.06 trillion for the exchequer. He single-handedly blocked a major procurement scandal at BSNL. For four decades, IAS officer J.S. Deepak worked at the highest levels of Indian telecom, trade and diplomacy and dared to do things differently. I Dared to Dial Differently is the candid, compulsively readable memoir of J.S. Deepak, whose four-decade-long journey through the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) reads like a masterclass in conscience, courage and governance under fire. It is honest without being self-indulgent and insightful without being pedantic. From designing and conducting India's first-ever 3G spectrum auctions which yielded a stunning ?1.06 trillion for the exchequer to blocking a huge procurement scandal at BSNL single-handedly, from implementing the midday meal programme in 1,00,000 schools in UP to overseeing the establishment of the Commonwealth Games Village in 2010 in Delhi, Deepak's career has spanned telecom, trade, technology and diplomacy at the highest levels. Written with wit and wisdom, I Dared to Dial Differently For the millions who dream of a civil service career, this book offers a rare ringside view of the scale at which IAS officers can make an impact. It reveals the strengths and frailties that make India's 'steel frame' both powerful and vulnerable. For the general reader, it makes for an anecdotal read that is profound and light-hearted at the same time. It highlights how one officer, armed with doggedness and the refusal to be silenced, shaped outcomes that affected an entire nation.
-
The 5 Second Rule
Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, riveting stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment". Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self. It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do you'll be in great company. More than eight million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement. In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to: Become confident Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt Beat fear and uncertainty Stop worrying and feel happier Share your ideas with courage The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face - we hold ourselves back.
-
Balidan
Few possess greater courage, yet remain in oblivion, than the Indian Para Special Forces. To these brave officers, worthy owners of the Balidan badge, is entrusted the safety of the most perilous heights and the annihilation of the darkest underbellies of terrorism. The legacy of these warriors is shrouded in mystery and legend. So secretive are their missions that little is known about them beyond code names like Dagger, Ghost, Viper or Desert Scorpio.In this remarkable collection of tales of valour beyond measure, Swapnil Pandey lifts the curtain on some of the greatest Special Forces officers and introduces readers to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Captain Tushar Mahajan, Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, Subedar Major Mahendra Singh and others.
-
Wings Of Valour
What does it take to fly the largest aircraft into war-torn, hostile nations and return victorious? To dangle from a helicopter thousands of feet above ground, saving lives? To survive torture in enemy land and still live to tell the tale? To fight the bloodiest battles and make the supreme sacrifice? To battle against all odds on foreign soil because your comrades’ lives depend on you? Who are the men flying India’s most lethal fighter jets? In this book, you will find the answers to these questions and more! After travelling across Indian airbases and meeting hundreds of Air Force personnel—fighter pilots, transport and helicopter crews, Garud Special Forces, proud veterans, and Kargil heroes—national bestselling author Swapnil Pandey brings their extraordinary journeys alive in Wings of Valour and immortalizes yet another force’s legacy in the nation’s collective memory. These are the true stories of courage, sacrifice, and honour—more awe-inspiring than fiction!
-
Ghosts Of The Silent Hills
The hills are surrounded by dense, menacing forests, enveloped in a deadly silence, where you never know what lurks in the cold, dark nights. You may come across a beautiful woman in white, who haunts the lonely pathways or you may hear screams of people who died in accidents. Ghosts of the Silent Hills is a collection of horror stories that will make your nights a little scarier, encompassing the very best spine-chilling stories based on true hauntings.
-
Gobind
The story of a man who will stop for nothing but love and will give nothing less than complete loyalty! Born in an impoverished Sikh family in Bihar, Gobind is content to live under the long shadow of poverty. Then, one day, moved by his father’s words, Gobind vows to uplift his life and change his and his family’s fortunes forever. A soldier at heart, he joins the Indian Navy and becomes a shining star, all set to achieve great success. No one though knows the pain he’s carrying in his heart―that of an unfulfilled promise, an unrequited love. Soon fate throws him one more challenge―on an assignment to Russia he meets someone who’s not only extraordinarily beautiful, but also reminds him of his lost love. The only catch is, being with her will jeopardize the pledge he made to the navy notwithstanding his heroic rescue of his course mates. What decision will he make? Who will he choose? Which promise will he break? A thriller, a love story, a saga of passion and human endurance, Gobind is a page-turner that will keep you spell bound long after you’ve finished reading it.
-
Like A Virgin
Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson? In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his 'Top 5 secrets of Business Success', to hard hitting discussions about the global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business. It's business school, the Branson way.
-
Mistress
Christopher, a young travel writer, arrives at a riverside resort in Kerala to meet Koman, a famous kathakali dancer. Immediately he is sucked into a world of masks and repressed emotions. Koman is instantly drawn to the enigmatic young man with his incessant questions about the past-but so is his niece Radha. Excluded from this triangle is Shyam, Radha's husband, who can only watch helplessly as she embraces Chris with a passion that he has never been able to draw from her. As the drama unfolds, the nuances and contradictions of the relationships being made-and unmade-come alive in this searing novel of art and adultery.
-
Essentially Mira
From making fragrant candles and soaps to building India's first luxury Ayurveda beauty empire, Mira Kulkarni has proved that a thriving business can grow from just one tiny seed. The creative genius and driving spirit behind Forest Essentials' range of natural beauty products, Kulkarni has been hailed as a farsighted leader for creating a whole new category, and her ability to translate traditional Ayurvedic processes into transformational new products and anticipate beauty trends. In just two decades, under her direction, Forest Essentials has grown into a billion-dollar company, poised to go global soon. Through it all, Kulkarni has fiercely guarded her privacy - until now. Essentially Mira is an extraordinary account of how a single mother of two rose above all odds to build a globally renowned brand from the ground up. Capturing Mira's childhood days, her marriage at the age of nineteen, both her parents' deaths that left her orphaned at twenty-eight, facing death threats and the many memorable encounters that changed a sensitive young girl into a consummate businesswoman, the book talks about the story behind Forest Essentials and how it grew into the iconic brand it is today. Inspirational and incredibly relatable, Essentially Mira is a story of someone who never gave up.
-
Eternal Romantic My Father Gemini Ganesan
Eternal Romantic offers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of legendary Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan. The handsome, suave actor earned himself the sobriquet Kadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for wooing women successfully, both on and off the screen. Written with touching honesty by his daughter, Narayani Ganesh, the book provides a ringside view of his kaleidoscopic personality and life. Eternal Romantic is a tender tribute, not as much to a filmstar as to a father who was unusual, enigmatic, and unfailingly affectionate despite the many demands on his time. Parallel families and eight children added their own pressures to those of superstardom. Yet his daughter remembers him as a man with a big heart, who enveloped all those who passed through his life, and were a part of it, with love. His legacy of love is evident today in the healthy relationships his children share with one another, defying the stereotypes usually associated with step-siblings. A moving foreword by Kamal Haasan, who began his film career as a child artist with him, as well as rare images of Gemini Ganesan and anecdotes unheard outside the family, make this book a delightful read.
-
The True Meaning Of Love
The True Meaning of Love is a heartfelt story of love, war and the courage of women in times of hardship. As Russian troops amass on Ukraine’s borders and the city of Kyiv swiftly comes under attack, the lives of four very different women change in an instant. Tatyanna, the orphaned young ballerina who dances with the famous ballet school is devastated when her boyfriend and best friend are killed. She must now decide whether to stay and fight, or flee to safety and join a Paris ballet. Yulya, the young wife and mother whose happy, normal life is destroyed by wartime forcing her to leave her husband and elderly parents to flee to another country to keep her children safe. Sasha, the dedicated doctor who risks all to selflessly stay and save lives regardless of politics. And Oxana, the elderly grandmother, too old to leave and devoted to her husband, is determined to stay in their home and care for him while life disintegrates around them. The impact of war on these women and the people they love, and how they face the challenge to keep safe comes down to the true meaning of love . . .
-
The Extraordinary Epoch of Nanasaheb Peshwa
The mid-eighteenth century began with the Marathas as the paramount power in India, and in the next two decades, they rose in power and prestige. In the Carnatic, Bengal, Rajputana, Malwa, Bundelkhand they were supreme, and in Delhi, the Marathas ruled while the Mughal king reigned. In this period when Nanasaheb Peshwa was at the helm, the Maratha power reached its zenith. But that was not the entire story. The events of the mid-eighteenth century are pivotal, and determined the course of the next five decades. The rise of the Europeans in the south and the east added a new dimension, so that this epoch eventually emerged as the crossroad of Indian history. This book narrates that engrossing story. The book is published in hardcover, with over 40 colour pictures on art plates and 27 maps and illustrations. The 500 page book is copiously annotated with over a thousand references and has a bibliography and a glossary along with an introduction to principal characters and important genealogies.
-
The Complete Sam Spade
"The stuff that dreams are made of". This volume collects all the works featuring Sam Spade, the quintessential hard boiled detective including the iconic The Maltese Falcon, that has acquired cult status and has had four film versions including the Humphrey Bogart version that regularly tops most noir classic lists. Alongside The Maltese Falcon which featured a memorable cast of characters in pursuit of a jewel-encrusted statuette are the other stories starring the laconic Sam Spade in various shades of noir. This volume collects all the works featuring Sam Spade, the quintessential hard boiled detective including the iconic The Maltese Falcon, that has acquired cult status and has had four film versions including the Humphrey Bogart version that regularly tops most noir classic lists. Alongside The Maltese Falcon which featured a memorable cast of characters in pursuit of a jewel-encrusted statuette are the other stories starring the laconic Sam Spade in various shades of noir. Dashiell Hammett's crime thriller and its hard-boiled hero Sam Spade influenced everyone from Chandler to Le Carré ... The Maltese Falcon is the Hammett novel that jumps from the pages of its genre and into literature "-- GUARDIAN "His name remains one of the most important and recognizable in the crime fiction genre. Hammett set the standard for much of the work that would follow" -- INDEPENDENT
-
Vanity Bagh
Vanity Bagh is the story of Imran Jabbari who is an aging don. at the very end of his career, he decides to form a gang called 51/2 men. This gang is formed in their mohalla called Vanity Bagh. What starts off as a simple task of dispatching scooters that have been stolen, to different parts of the city, ends up with Imran and his gang being held responsible for planting scooter bombs. These bombs have brought about major destruction in the city. In a twist of events, Imran is arrested for his alleged involvement in the serial bombing of 11/11. During his time in captivity, Imran plans to pass his time planning his escape. After this, he is given the assignment of bookmaking, which prompts him to put pen to paper and pour out his thoughts concerning Vanity Bagh in a book. During the course of this exercise, he follows the history of bad blood that has existed between Vanity Bagh and Mehendi, which is predominantly a Hindu neighborhood. Imran's stories are full of bloodshed and violence, which also includes communal violence, which has played a major role in the place. for readers who have a penchant for dark humor, this story is one that will live up to their expectations in every way, giving them a story that is intriguing and unique
-
Solstice at Panipat
'Solstice at Panipat' is an authentic account of the third battle of Panipat fought between the Marathas and the Afghans on 14 January 1761. The sun stood still as the mighty powers clashed for the empire of India in the killing fields of Panipat. Hundreds of thousands of men died in twelve hours in their titanic struggle for supremacy. One of them emerged victorious; yet it was a pyrrhic victory. This is that story, researched meticulously by Uday S.Kulkarni from scores of primary and secondary sources in English, Persian and marathi, spread across many tomes dating back to the 17th century. With a foreword by Ninad Bedekar, over two dozen maps and several colour photographs of personalities and locations; it is a lucid and balanced account of the last battle of Panipat.
-
The Era of Baji Rao
This book gives an account of his times, beginning from the seventeenth century; describing the retreat of the Mughal power in the first two decades of the eighteenth century and the arrival of the Marathas on the threshold of paramountcy. With maps and pictures, the book takes the reader through this remarkable story of how an Empire of the Deccan reached the gates of Delhi.
-
The Correspondent
Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . . To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past. Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club. All receive Sybil’s witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns. But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself. The hardest letter to write is the one you’d never dare to send.