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That Night

Natasha, Riya, Anjali and Katherine were best friends in college - each different from the other yet inseparable - until that night. It was the night that began with a bottle of whisky and a game of Ouija but ended with the death of Sania, their unlikeable hostel mate. The friends vowed never to discuss that fateful night, a pact that had kept their friendship and guilt dormant for the last twenty years. But now, someone has begun to mess with them, threatening to reveal the truth that only Sania knew. Is it a hacker playing on their guilt or has Sania's ghost really returned to avenge her death? As the faceless enemy closes in on them, the friends come together once again to recount what really happened that night. But when the story is retold by each of them, the pieces don't fit. Because none of them is telling the whole truth . .

The Art of Focus

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world we live in, more so than all the recent events put together. The pandemic has made humans question certain assumptions, relook at priorities and adjust life according to the new normal in the twenty-first century. As we take stock of life ahead, beyond this cusp of change, focus emerges as the fulcrum to help ease this transformation. The Art of Focus, the second book in this three-part series, presents forty-five simple stories filled with revelations to enthral readers with learnings from the experiences of the protagonists and the dynamics of the situations that manifested in their lives. The first book in the series, The Art of Resilience, presented ingredients to the readers to help them develop resilience in challenging situations that manifested at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Art of Focus builds on the first book and inspires the resilient heart to develop a focused mind. This collective presentation will better equip the readers to take charge of their lives and adapt to the new normal effectively.

The Housemaid Is Watching

Millie has traded locked attic rooms for white picket fences. Now married and living in a picture-perfect neighbourhood, she believes her dark past is finally behind her. But some secrets refuse to stay buried. When the Lowells welcome her and her husband to the neighbourhood, something feels...off. Mrs. Lowell’s strange reaction to seeing Millie’s husband. The cold, watchful maid behind their door. Whispers through the walls. Glimpses of movement in the night. Then there’s the locked room next door—and whatever it’s hiding. As Millie tries to settle into her new life, old instincts kick in. The ones that tell her when danger is near. The ones that remind her how far she’s willing to go to protect herself. Because Millie knows better than anyone: just because the house looks perfect… doesn’t mean it’s safe inside.

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

A searing satire set amid the murderous mayhem of Sri Lanka beset by civil war Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida, war photographer, gambler and closet gay, has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the Beira Lake and he has no idea who killed him. At a time when scores are settled by death squads, suicide bombers and hired goons, the list of suspects is depressingly long, as the ghouls and ghosts who cluster around him can attest. But even in the afterlife, time is running out for Maali. He has seven moons to try and contact the man and woman he loves most and lead them to a hidden cache of photos that will rock Sri Lanka. Ten years after his prizewinning novel Chinaman established him as one of Sri Lanka's foremost authors, Karunatilaka is back with a rip-roaring epic, full of mordant wit and disturbing truths.

The Emperor of Gladness

One summer evening in the town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond. The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which our lives are changed by the most unexpected of people. When Hai takes a job at a diner to support himself and Grazina, his fellow workers become the family he didn’t expect to find. United by desperation and circumstance, and existing on the fringes of society, together they bear witness to each other’s survival.

The Circle Of Life

Uttara Rao, Janaki Paranjape, Arvind Shah, K. Subba Rao and Sumitra Iyer first cross each other’s paths at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1999. Coming from vividly different backgrounds, the five soon became friends. As they navigate relationships, careers and life, they vow to come back to the campus twenty-five years later. A story of hardships, perseverance, success and disappointment, the book examines the lives of five friends as they look back and reminisce on how life turned out. Life has indeed come to a full circle for them. Inspirational and poignant, The Circle of Life is a moving story of five friends as they deal with life’s great expectations.

A Word Of Three Zeros

A winner of the Nobel Peace Prize offers his vision of an emerging new economic system that can save humankind and the planet.Muhammad Yunus, who created microcredit, invented social business and earned a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in alleviating poverty, is one of today's most trenchant social critics. Now, he declares, it's time to admit that the capitalist engine is broken – that in its current form it will inevitably lead to rampant inequality, massive unemployment and environmental destruction. We need a new economic system that unleashes altruism as a creative force that is just as powerful as self-interest.Is this a pipe dream? Not at all. In the last decade, thousands of people and organizations have already embraced Yunus’s vision of a new form of capitalism, launching innovative social businesses designed to serve human needs rather than accumulate wealth. These businesses are bringing solar energy to millions of homes in Bangladesh; turning thousands of unemployed young people into entrepreneurs through equity investments; financing female-owned businesses in cities across the US; providing mobility, shelter and other services to the rural poor in France; and creating a global support network to help young entrepreneurs launch their start-ups.In A World of Three Zeros, Yunus describes the new civilization emerging from the economic experiments his work has helped to inspire. He explains how global companies like McCain, Renault, Essilor and Danone have been involved with this new economic model through their own social action groups, describes the ingenious financial tools now funding social businesses and sketches the legal and regulatory changes needed to jumpstart the next wave of socially driven innovations. In the process, he invites young people, business and political leaders and ordinary citizens to join the movement and help to create the better world we all dream of.

Languages Of India

Under The Wild Skies

This anthology of Malayalam Short Stories is an attempt to document the literary evolution of a relatively new genre through its different phases highlighting the major aesthetic shifts and philosophic revolts. Chiselled and perfected by master craftsmen like Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, Thakazhi Sivasankara -Pillai, S.K. Pottekkatt, Lalithambika Antharjanam, T. Padmanabhan, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, O.V. Vijayan, Sethu, M. Mukundan, Zacharia, Kamala Das and N.S. Madhavan among others, these translated specimens give an insight into the thematic diversity and formal rich- ness of short story in Malayalam. Shri Satchidanandan is the author of 15 collections of poetry and an equal number of collections of translations from world poetry and Indian poetry. At present, he is the Secretary of Sahitya Akademi. New Delhi.Shri Satchidanandan is the author of 15 collections of poetry and an equal number of collections of translations from world poetry and Indian poetry. He has served as the Secretary of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.

The Odyssey

This prose translation of the Odyssey is so successful that it has taken its place as one of the few really outstanding versions of Homer's famous epic poem. It is the story of the return of Odysseus from the siege of Troy to his home in Ithaca, and of the vengeance he takes on the suitors of his wife Penelope. Odysseus's account of his adventures since leaving Troy includes his encounter with the enchantress Circe, his visit to the Underworld, and the lure of the Sirens. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The One : Cricket, My Life and More

Flamboyant, maverick, charismatic these are some words one would use to describe Shikhar Dhawan. One of the most aggressive and stylish batsmen in modern cricket, Dhawan has been behind some of India's most iconic victories. In The One, Dhawan takes readers on the incredible journey of his life. Growing up in the intensely competitive cricketing scene of Delhi, Dhawan started out as a wicketkeeper but later transitioned to an opening batsman, a move that would define his career. Off the field, Dhawan's life has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and he bares it all in this memoir. How did a bar conversation with a former cricketer help Dhawan improve his batting. What made him visit an astrologer while he was still a teenager trying to make it big in cricket. Why was he dropped for two years from the India A team for no apparent reason? From his relationships to his friendships, to all the controversies surrounding him, this is a no holds barred account of how Dhawan handled every curveball that life threw at him while performing and winning at the highest level for India. Written with candour and sincerity, The One offers an unprecedented glimpse into Shikhar Dhawan's inner monologue and all the vulnerabilities that have shaped him into the champion cricketer and sensitive human being he is today. Raw and powerful, this is a story that will stay with readers and fans for a long time.

The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe

BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. DIED AN ICON. Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane Baker. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would one day become a global star. The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe tells the extraordinary story of Marilyn Monroe’s life – and the shocking circumstances of her death. For decades, fans have speculated about the truth of her final days. Was it suicide? A tragic accident? Murder? Drawn from rigorous research, this book seeks to provide answers.

Don’t Let Him In

He’s the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with. And you realise - if you looked back - you’d say to yourself: DON’T LET HIM IN.

Journey to the East

Journey to the East’ is a memoir, based on a 1800-kilometer expedition through the heart of India, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. Initially to document the issues plaguing rural India, the project unfolded to become an unforgettable voyage of self-discovery; involving sleeping in unfamiliar places, venturing alone through the Naxalite insurgent jungles, and even being interrogated in a jail cell. This book is more than a travelog; it's a contemplative exploration of the India that I encountered. It is a documentation of the rural-politics that shapes the country and an account of the corruption that has spread to the smallest of villages. This book explores themes of human connection, the unpredictability of life, and the transformative power of travel and self-discovery. It gives hope to a young generation to go out and discover for themselves a wide world that is always welcoming.

Speaking For Myself

Epidemic Of Careerism

It is my heartfelt hope that this book will give you the necessary insight to pause, reflect, and introspect on this vital topic. - Achyut Godbole In this book, I aim to share my personal observations and professional insights, gleaned over three decades of experience in the educational field. Through my interactions, I have seen the profound impact that career decisions have on mental health, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction.

Shameless

My name is suranjan. You don’t recognise me? You wrote a novel about me. It was called lajja.’ one day in Calcutta, taslima suddenly finds herself face to face with suranjan, the principal character from her controversial novel lajja. Persecuted in their native Bangladesh, suranjan and his family have, like taslima, moved to the city across the border. But is life for a Hindu family from an Islamic nation any better in a country where a majority of the population happens to be Hindu? Leading poor, unmoored lives, exploited and frustrated at every step of the way, and always carrying with them the memories of a scarred communal history, suranjan and so many others like him seem to lead incomplete lives in their so-called ‘safe haven’. shameless, the explosive sequel to Laila, is an uncompromising, heart-breaking look at ordinary people lives in our troubled times.

Secrets Of The Shadows Book-2

The stunning second book in the Annie Graham crime thriller seriesSix months on from the case that changed everything, police officer Annie Graham is not looking to stir up more shadows of the past. She’s still haunted by the crimes she’s witnessed, and she’s found a new role working in the community, safe.But when a young woman is found murdered and draped over a gravestone, Annie senses that there’s more to this than meets the eye. And there may be a chilling connection to crimes from decades earlier.Annie isn’t on the case. But when a young girl starts visiting her in the unlikeliest of places, she realises that the case may be coming to her. And with the past quickly catching up to them all, can Annie stop the killer before it’s too late?The second book in the stunning Annie Graham crime thriller series will have you gripped until the last page.

Not Just Milk And Honey

I Am Krishna Yadavasthali A Historical Massacre Part 6

‘I am Krishna - Yadavasthali – A Historical Massacre’ is the sixth and final book in the series, ‘I am Krishna’ by Deep Trivedi, bestselling author of 'I am The Mind', 'I am Gita', 'Everything is Psychology', '101 All Time Great Stories', 'The Black Book of Soul' and more. The book narrates intriguing events of Krishna’s life and answers several significant questions such as: What led Krishna to side with the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war? What events unfolded in Krishna’s life after the war ended? Why did the majority of the Yadavas in Krishna’s beloved Dwarka turn against each other and perish? Due to an overwhelming response since its release, ‘I am Krishna – Birth of a Glorious Hero’ (Vol 1) was even nominated for Crossword Book Awards 2018 in the 'Best Popular Non-Fiction' category. ‘I am Krishna’ is a product of research from over 15 ancient scriptures, depicting Krishna’s life chronologically while also explaining the psychological reasons behind his actions. Written as an autobiography, this book reveals how Krishna gained victory in all battles of life on the strength of his deeds and using the power of his mind. Drawing on his mastery of spiritual psychology, the author sheds light on Krishna’s psychology at various important points, helping readers clearly understand why Krishna did what he did. Most importantly, this compelling, first-person narrative offers readers deep psychological insights into Krishna’s life, a powerful and revered figure whom many are eager to understand more deeply. This book is also available in Hindi and Gujarati.

I Am Krishna Days Of Doom And Despair Part 5

‘I am Krishna - Days of Doom and Despair’ is the fifth book in the series, ‘I am Krishna’ by Deep Trivedi, bestselling author of 'I am The Mind', 'I am Gita', 'Everything is Psychology', '101 All Time Great Stories', 'The Black Book of Soul' and more. The book narrates intriguing events of Krishna’s life and answers several significant questions such as: What led Krishna to orchestrate the abduction of his sister, Subhadra, by Arjuna? In the struggle for supremacy over Aryavarta, why did Krishna choose to support Yudhishthira over Jarasandha? During Draupadi’s disrobing in a packed assembly, did Krishna grant her unending sarees? Due to an overwhelming response since its release, ‘I am Krishna – Birth of a Glorious Hero’ (Vol 1) was even nominated for Crossword Book Awards 2018 in the 'Best Popular Non-Fiction' category. ‘I am Krishna’ is a product of research from over 15 ancient scriptures, depicting Krishna’s life chronologically while also explaining the psychological reasons behind his actions. Written as an autobiography, this book reveals how Krishna gained victory in all battles of life on the strength of his deeds and using the power of his mind. Drawing on his mastery of spiritual psychology, the author sheds light on Krishna’s psychology at various important points, helping readers clearly understand why Krishna did what he did. Most importantly, this compelling, first-person narrative offers readers deep psychological insights into Krishna’s life, a powerful and revered figure whom many are eager to understand more deeply. This book is also available in Hindi and Gujarati.

I Am Krishna A Jourrney Of Power And Politics Part 4

‘I am Krishna - A Journey of Power & Politics’ is the fourth book in the series, ‘I am Krishna’ by Deep Trivedi, bestselling author of 'I am The Mind', 'I am Gita', 'Everything is Psychology', '101 All Time Great Stories', 'The Black Book of Soul' and more. The book narrates intriguing events of Krishna’s life and answers several significant questions such as: What challenges did Krishna face in orchestrating Draupadi’s swayamvar? Why was Krishna compelled to intervene in Hastinapur’s politics? Under what circumstances did the Pandavas establish their new kingdom, Indraprastha? Due to an overwhelming response since its release, ‘I am Krishna – Birth of a Glorious Hero’ (Vol 1) was even nominated for Crossword Book Awards 2018 in the 'Best Popular Non-Fiction' category. ‘I am Krishna’ is a product of research from over 15 ancient scriptures, depicting Krishna’s life chronologically while also explaining the psychological reasons behind his actions. Written as an autobiography, this book reveals how Krishna gained victory in all battles of life on the strength of his deeds and using the power of his mind. Drawing on his mastery of spiritual psychology, the author sheds light on Krishna’s psychology at various important points, helping readers clearly understand why Krishna did what he did. Most importantly, this compelling, first-person narrative offers readers deep psychological insights into Krishna’s life, a powerful and revered figure whom many are eager to understand more deeply. This book is also available in Hindi and Gujarati.

I Am Krishna Dwarka From Dreams And Reality Part 4

I am Krishna – Vol 3 – Dwarka – From Dreams to Reality’ is the third book in the series, ‘I am Krishna’ by bestselling author of 'I Am The Mind', Deep Trivedi. The book narrates intriguing events of Krishna’s life and answers several significant questions about his life such as: Why did Krishna create Dwarka? Why did he abduct the love of his life—Rukmini? What was the catalyst that necessitated Krishna to delve deeper into the political realm of Aryavarta? ‘I am Krishna Vol. 1’ has received an overwhelming response since its release and was also nominated for Crossword Book Awards 2018 in the Non-Fiction Popular Category. ‘I am Krishna’ is a product of research from over 15 ancient texts, which not only depicts Krishna’s life chronologically, but also strives to explain the psychological import of his actions along with answering all the questions related to his life. This book, which is a biography of Krishna, will enlighten readers on how Krishna, using the power of his mind, overcame the challenges that came his way, emerging victorious against all odds. Most importantly, this riveting story, which is a first-person account, will provide the reader with deep psychological insights into Krishna’s life, a powerful and revered personality about whom everyone wants to know and understand. Since the author of the book is a pioneer in spiritual psychodynamics, the book depicts the psychology of Krishna at various important points and its subsequent transitions, which makes it clear for the readers as to what he did and why. This book has been extensively researched and the years of Krishna’s life have been threaded together from: Mahabharat, Shatapatha Brahmana, Aitareya Aaranyak, Nirukta, Ashtadhyayi, Garga Samhita, Jataka Katha, Arthashastra, Indika, Harivamsa Puran, Vishnu Puran, Mahabhashya, Padma Puran, Markandey Puran and Kurma Puran... This book is also available in Hindi and Gujarati.

I Am Krishna Trials And Triumphs In Mathura Part 2

‘I am Krishna – Vol 2 – Trials & Triumphs in Mathura’ is the second book in the book series, I am Krishna by bestselling author of ‘I Am The Mind’, Deep Trivedi. The book narrates intriguing events of Krishna’s life in Mathura and answers several important questions about Krishna’s life such as: Why did Krishna slay Kansa? Why was Krishna chased out of Mathura? What was the love story of Krishna and Rukmini? What was the relationship between Krishna and Satyabhama? ‘I am Krishna’ Vol. 1, received an overwhelming response after its release and has been nominated for Crossword Book Awards 2018 in the Non-Fiction Popular Category. ‘I am Krishna’, is a product of research from over 15 ancient texts, which not only depicts Krishna’s life chronologically, but also strives to explain the psychological import of his actions along with answering all the questions related to his life. This book, which is a biography of Krishna, will enlighten readers on how Krishna, using the power of his mind, overcame the challenges that came his way, emerging victorious against all odds. Most importantly, this riveting story, which is a first-person account, will provide the reader with deep psychological insights into Krishna’s life, a powerful and revered personality about whom everyone wants to know and understand. Since the author of the book is a pioneer in spiritual psychodynamics, the book depicts the psychology of Krishna at various important points and its subsequent transitions, which makes it clear for the readers as to what he did and why? This book has been extensively researched and the years of Krishna’s life have been threaded together from: Mahabharat, Shatapatha Brahmana, Aitareya Aaranyak, Nirukta, Ashtadhyayi, Garga Samhita, Jataka Katha, Arthashastra, Indika, Harivamsa Puran, Vishnu Puran, Mahabhashya, Padma Puran, Markandey Puran and Kurma Puran… This book is available in Hindi and Gujarati.