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PERCY JACKSON AND THE GREEK HEROES

By Rick Riordan. UK Puffin - Penguin Random House 2015 , In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory. About the Author Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film franchise, starring Logan Lerman. 9780141360515

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MY INDIA: IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE

By A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Penguin Random House India 2015 9780143333531

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SHORTCUT : HOW ANALOGIES REVEAL CONNECTIONS, SPARK INNOVATION, AND SELL OUR GREATEST IDEAS

By John Pollack. Newyork Avery- an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015 , Summary " A presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explores the hidden power of analogy to fuel thought, connect ideas, spark innovation, and shape outcomes From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Ford's first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around us-and still do today. Analogies are far more complex than their SAT stereotype and lie at the very core of human cognition and creativity. Once we become aware of this, we start seeing them everywhere-in ads, apps, political debates, legal arguments, logos, and euphemisms, to name just a few. At their very best, analogies inspire new ways of thinking, enable invention, and motivate people to action. Unfortunately, not every analogy that rings true is true. That's why, at their worst, analogies can deceive, manipulate, or mislead us into disaster. The challenge? Spotting the difference before it's too late. Rich with engaging stories, surprising examples, and a practical method to evaluate the truth or effectiveness of any analogy, Shortcut will improve critical thinking, enhance creativity, and offer readers a fresh approach to resolving some of today's most intractable challenges. "-- Provided by publisher. Contents Introduction: Boarding the Ship of State: Chapter 1: Apples to Oranges: How Our Analogical Instinct Fuels Thought -- Chapter 2: Three Strikes and You're Out: How Analogies Shape Outcomes -- Chapter 3: The Model T-Bone: How Analogies Spark Innovation -- Chapter 4 : Morning in America: How Analogies Persuade -- Chapter 5: Seeing the Big Picture: How We Can Choose Better Analogies 9781592409471

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HOMEGOING

By Gyasi,Yaa. UK Viking (Penguin Random House) 2016 , Summary "Two half sisters, Effia and Esi, unknown to each other, are born into two different tribal villages in 18th century Ghana. Effia will be married off to an English colonial, and will live in comfort in the sprawling, palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle, raising half-caste children who will be sent abroad to be educated in England before returning to the Gold Coast to serve as administrators of the Empire. Her sister, Esi, will be imprisoned beneath Effia in the Castle's women's dungeon, and then shipped off on a boat bound for America, where she will be sold into slavery. Stretching from the tribal wars of Ghana to slavery and Civil War in America, from the coal mines in the north to the Great Migration to the streets of 20th century Harlem, Yaa Gyasi's has written a modern masterpiece, a novel that moves through histories and geographies and--with outstanding economy and force--captures the troubled spirit of our own nation"-- Provided by publisher. 9780241242735

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INNER ENGINEERING : YOGI'S GUIDE TO JOY

By Sadhguru. USA Penguin Random House 2016 , ‘Inner Engineering is a fascinating read, rich with Sadhguru’s insights and his teachings. If you are ready, it is a tool to help awaken your own inner intelligence, the ultimate and supreme genius that mirrors the wisdom of the cosmos’—Deepak Chopra In his revolutionary new book, visionary, mystic and yogi Sadhguru distils his own experiences with spirituality and yoga and introduces the transformational concept of Inner Engineering. Developed by him over several years, this powerful practice serves to align the mind and the body with energies around and within, creating a world of limitless power and possibilities. Inner Engineering is your own software for joy and well-being. 9780143428848

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DEVI,DIVA OR SHE-DEVIL : The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide

By Sudha Menon. USA Penguin Random House 2017 , Here's an exploration of the complex issues faced by Indian women at the workplace, such as dealing with family pressures, gender perceptions, the glass ceiling, leadership challenges and bringing up children while also excelling in their careers. With insights from renowned and successful women like film director Farah Khan, food writer Karen Anand, actor Lillette Dubey, boxer M.C. Mary Kom, journalist Sharda Ugra, corporate head honchos Devita Saraf, Nisaba Godrej, Aruna Jayanthi, Manisha Girotra and Mallika Srinivasan, casting director Shanoo Sharma and banker Pankajam Sridevi, among others, this book will help the contemporary Indian woman negotiate the professional world. 9780670089321

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POISON OF LOVE

By Meera,K R. USA Penguin- Random house 2017 , When Tulsi first meets Madhav, she is irrevocably drawn to his chiselled good looks and charm. Although wary of his many dalliances and the string of broken hearts left in his wake, she is surprised by the intense desire that Madhav arouses in her. And before long, she forsakes her family, her prospective career, her fiancé—all for the love of this inscrutable man. But love can be like poison. And nothing can prepare Tulsi for the heartache and betrayal that lie ahead. Years later, Tulsi escapes to the ancient city of Vrindavan, seeking redemption amidst the cries and prayers of its anguished widows. However, when her past catches up with her, old wounds resurface with dramatic consequences. By turns savage and tender, The Poison of Love is a spellbinding tale of love and sacrifice, pain and retribution, confirming K.R. Meera as one of our most fearless and accomplished writers. 9780670089390

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MINISTRY OF UTMOST HAPPINESS

By Arundhati Roy. Penguin Random House India 2017 , Twenty years ago, Arundhati Roy wrote her Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things, which went on to become one of the best loved books of our time. June 2017 will see Roy's return to fiction with her new novel, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. How to tell a shattered story? By slowly becoming everybody. No. By slowly becoming everything. In a city graveyard a resident unrolls a threadbare Persian carpet between two graves As a private joke, never the same two on consecutive nights. On a concrete sidewalk a baby appears quite suddenly, a little after midnight, in a crib of litter No angels sang, no wise men brought gifts, but a million stars appeared in the east to herald her arrival. In a snowy valley where tombstones grew through the ground like young children's teeth, a father writes to his five-year-old daughter about the number of people that attended her funeral How shall I explain one hundred thousand to you? You who could only count to fifty-nine? Shall we try and think about it seasonally? In spring think of how many red poppies blossom in the meadows In a second-floor apartment, watched over by a small owl, a lone woman feeds a baby gecko dead mosquitoes "What I should have been", she thought, "is a gecko feeder". And in the Jannat Guest House, two people who've known each other all their lives sleep with their arms wrapped around one another as though they have only just met. Arundhati Roy's new novel gives us a cast of unforgettable characters, caught up in the tide of history, each in search of a place of safety. It is at once a love story and a provocation, an emotional embrace and a decisive remonstration. It is told with a whisper, with a shout, with tears and with a laugh. Its heroes, both present and departed, human as well as animal, have been broken by the world we live in and then mended by love. And for this reason, they will never surrender. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness tells a shattered story, magnificently, without ever trying to make it whole. The scope of the book, its peerless prose and unique, formal inventiveness make this novel new, in the original meaning of novel. About the Author: Arundhati Roy is the author of The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize in 1997 and was a bestseller in more than thirty languages worldwide. Since then Roy has published five books of influential non-fiction essays that include The Algebra of Infinite Justice (2001), Listening to Grasshoppers (2009), and Broken Republic (2011). She has raised profound questions about war and peace, the definitions of "violence" and "non-violence", about what we think of as "development", "democracy", "nationalism", "patriotism" and indeed the idea of civilization itself. Roy is a trained architect. She lives in New Delhi. 9780670089635

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INDIA : Priorities for the Future

By Bimal Jalan. USA Penguin Random House India 2017 9780670089727

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MILLIONARE HOUSEWIVES : From Homemakers to Wealth Creators

By Rinku Paul. USA Penguin Random House India 2017 , Millionaire Housewives tells the stories of twelve enterprising homemakers who, in spite of having no prior experience in business, managed to build successful empires through the single-minded pursuit of their goal, defying all stereotypes. If for Savita Chhabra-vice chairperson of Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd-entrepreneurship happened on account of unfortunate events striking her hitherto secure world, for Ambika Pillai-one of the most well-known names in the world of hair and beauty today-it was the need to be financially independent that led her down this path. For others like Indian celebrity chef Nita Mehta, entrepreneurship was the result of a niggling sense of wanting to do something beyond her traditional role as a homemaker. Amidst their varied motivations and struggles, Millionaire Housewives offers valuable lessons for homemakers who want to venture into entrepreneurship. 9780143429296

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CONSOLIDATORS

By Prince Thomas Mathews. USA Penguin Random House India 2017 , When we talk about great business empires, we often talk about the first generation entrepreneurs who found businesses or the third generation, which is commonly associated with the disintegration of family businesses. The consolidators are second-generation entrepreneurs who tend to be the most interesting and the ones who make or break a business. In this highly original book, Prince takes us through the stories of seven super successful second-generation entrepreneurs who showed imagination, gumption and foresight in turning around the companies they inherited from their fathers. Inspiring and revealing, these stories will propel you to dream big and show you how you can take your business to the next level. 0143429302 | 9780143429302

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NOT JUST GRADES :Schools That Educate Differently

By Rajeev Sharma. USA Penguin Random House India 2018 , In the race to admit more and more children in privately run, English-medium schools and orient them to a world of cut-throat competition and grades-based performance, the quality of education is suffering. Children, teachers and, of course, educational institutions themselves are constantly struggling to survive in such an atmosphere. However, while most schools play to the gallery, there are some that have attempted to swim against the current. They aim for the overall development of their students and try to establish a healthy learning environment. Not Just Grades is about schools that have proved that it is possible to weave positive personal development together with academic excellence. Innovative and full of creative ideas, these schools have a made in difference in imparting education in the absence of extensive resources or capital. 9780670090716

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UPSIDE DOWN KING : Unusual Tales About Rama and Krishna

By Sudha Murty. USA Penguin Random House India 2018 , Did you know there was a time when bears spoke, the moon laughed and babies were found inside fish? Have you heard of the two-horned sage who had never seen a woman in his life? Did you know Ravana's half-brother was the god of wealth? Have you ever seen a man with a thousand arms? The tales in this collection surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage. Countless stories about the two abound, yet most are simply disappearing from the hearts and minds of the present generation. Bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an arresting tour, all the while telling you of the days when demons and gods walked alongside humans, animals could talk and gods granted the most glorious boons to common people. 9780143442332

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FUZZY AND THE TECHIE

By Hartley,Scott . Haryana Penguin Random House 2018 , Summary: "One of the nation's leading venture capitalists offers surprising revelations on who is going to be leading innovation in the years to come Scott Hartley first heard the terms fuzzy and techie while studying political science at Stanford University. If you majored in the humanities or social sciences, you were a fuzzy. If you majored in the computer sciences, you were a techie. This informal division has quietly found its way into a default assumption that has mistakenly led the business world for decades: that techies are the real drivers of innovation. But in this brilliantly contrarian book, Hartley reveals the counterintuitive reality of business today: it's actually the fuzzies-not the techies-who are playing the key roles in developing the most creative and successful new business ideas. They are often the ones who understand the life issues that need solving and offer the best approaches for doing so. They also bring the management and communication skills that are so vital to spurring growth. Hartley looks inside some of today's most dynamic new companies, reveals breakthrough fuzzy-techie collaborations, and explores how such collaborations work to create real innovation"-- Provided by publisher. Author : Scott Hartley is a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. He has worked for Google, Facebook, Harward Universiy's Berkman KleinCentre for Internet and Society, and the white House as a Presidential Innovation Fellow. He Spent a Year at Google India. He holds three degrees from stanford University and Columbia University. He is a Term member at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, and has traveled to over seventy-Five countries 9780670090846

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THE VETERAN AND OTHER STORIES

By Forsyth, Frederick. London, India Corgi Books -- Penguin Random House --9780552149235 2002 , Summary: A collection of five suspenseful stories. Justice does not always come easily, and it comes in many guises. On the seedier side of London, a shopkeeper witnesses a brutal beating in The Veteran. In a better neighborhood, a famous London auction house is scammed in The Art of the Matter. Other stories venture to a persecution in 16th century Sienna, a mid-flight drug smuggling heist, and the lone survivor of Custer's Last Stand. 9780552149235

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE LAST OLYMPIAN

By Riordan, Rick . Penguin Random House UK Puffin Books 2010 9780141346885

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE LAST OLYMPIAN

By Rick Riordan. Penguin Random House UK Puffin Books 2010 9780141346885

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DON'T LOSE YOUR MIND LOSE YOUR WEIGHT

By Rujuta Diwekar. USA Penguin Random House India 2009 , Dont Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight is a life-changing book that can help you get the perfect body you always crave for. Famous Bollywood personalities like Kareena Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta have been able to stay in shape by following the advice dished out by the celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar. The author highlights that you can eat just about anything that you would like to eat, as long as you make sure to plan it. Her methods are devoid of crash-dieting, unnecessary food-cravings, carb-starvation and other similar nuisances. She guides you through simple steps into what she believes is the ideal way to diet. She helps you understand what your body is like, after which you can create an ideal plan that suits your body. This can be done by a simple modification of your eating habits. The author shows you how Kareena Kapoor was able to get the perfect bikini-body that she needed for her role in the hit Bollywood movie, Tashan. Rujuta shows you how you can indulge with your favorite food yet shed the unwanted calories. She believes that the same tricks that helped Bollywoods biggest names will certainly be of a great help to you too. Dont Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight has been published by RHI in the year 2009 and is available in paperback. 9788184001051

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GET BETTER AT GETTING BETTER

By Chandramouli Venkatesan. USA Penguin Random House 2019 , To achieve extraordinary success, you need something other than core capabilities like analytical skills, people skills, conceptual and intuitive skills, hard work and hunger for success. Chandramouli Venkatesan identifies this as developing the capability to succeed and continuously improve that capability. He calls this the Get Better Model, or GBM-your model to continuously improve how good you are. A GBM is made up of four key components and these must be practised deliberately for getting better-getting better by yourself; getting better by leveraging others; making others get better; and making and implementing a get-better plan. This powerful and life-changing book shows you how you can unlock your potential at work, and in life, and constantly get better." 9780670092161

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UPSIDE DOWN KING : Unusual Tales About Rama and Krishna

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CARPENTERS AND KINGS: WESTERN CHRISTIANITY AND THE IDEA OF INDIA

By Siddhartha Sarma. Hariyana Penguin Random House India 2019 , Carpenters and Kings: Western Christianity and the Idea of India Hardcover – 25 Apr 2019. ... Two hundred years before the advent of Vasco da Gama, Western Christianity-which comprises the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion and Protestant denominations today-had already arrived ... 9780670091546

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DELMON IN THE MACHINE : How Hidden Webs Of Informations Are Solving The Mystery Of Life

By Davies, Paul. U K Penguin Random House 2019 , 'A gripping new drama in science ... if you want to understand how the concept of life is changing, read this' Professor Andrew Briggs, University of OxfordWhen Darwin set out to explain the origin of species, he made no attempt to answer the deeper question: what is life? . 9780241309599

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FLOOD AND FURY : Ecological Devastation In The Western Ghats

By Viju B. Hariyana Penguin Random House 2014 , The floods that devastated large parts of Kerala in 2018 were not an isolated, freak phenomenon; rather, they signalled something graver-the ecological devastation of the Western Ghats. Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the Ghats have become increasingly vulnerable to serious ecological damage, threatening the sustenance of their people. The 2018 floods were a wake-up call for the region spanning 1600 kilometres and six states-Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat-that form an ecosystem older than the Himalayas. Travelling in this region, documenting the devastating large-scale mining, quarrying, deforestation and mismanagement of water resources, at the same time mapping its culture, history and ecology, Viju B. investigates the crisis in the Western Ghats and suggests policy measures urgently required to mitigate it. 9780143447610

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RISE OF GOLIATH : Twelve Disruptions That Changed India

By Bhattacharya, A. K.. Hariyana Penguin Random House India, 2019 , What can best illustrate India's journey in the last seven decades? Disruptions.Almost every decade of India's history since Independence has been marked by major disruptions.India became independent through an act of disruption-Partition-that killed millions in communal violence and turned many more into refugees. The turn towards a model of state-led economic development delivered as big a shock to the economy as did the food crisis or the spike in crude oil price. If the Emergency in 1975 shook the foundations of India's democracy, the unprecedented balance-of-payments crisis of 1990 turned India towards a path of economic reforms. Just as the reservation of jobs for backward castes changed the idiom of India's politics, the movement for building a temple for Ram drove India closer to becoming a majoritarian state. No less disruptive have been the telecom revolution, the banking crisis, demonetization and the launch of the goods and services tax.How did these disruptions impact India? How did they influence the rise of this Goliath?This is the story of twelve disruptions that changed India. The book also provides a peek into the kind of disruptions India could face in the coming years 9780670091805

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FIVE DOLLAR SMILE : Fourteen Early Stories And A Farce In Two Acts

By Shashi Tharoor. Hariyana Penguin Random House 2015 , This touching and funny collection of stories showcases Tharoor’s daunting literary acumen, as well as the keen sensitivity that informs his ability to write profoundly and entertainingly on themes ranging from family conflict to death. In the title story—written in a lonely hotel room in Geneva soon after the author began his work with the United Nations—a young Indian orphan is on his way to visit America for the first time, and his anguish and longing in the airplane seem hardly different from those of any American child. Tharoor’s admiration for P. G. Wodehouse makes “How Bobby Chatterjee Turned to Drink” a delightful homage, while “The Temple Thief,” “The Simple Man,” and “The Political Murder” bring to mind O. Henry and Maupassant. His three college stories, “Friends,” “The Pyre,” and “The Professor’s Daughter,” are full of youthful high jinks, naïve infatuations, and ingenious wordplay. “The Solitude of the Short-Story Writer” is a smart, self-aware, Woody Allen-esque exploration of a writer’s conflicted relationship with his psychiatrist. 9781043424314

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HEROES AND VILLAINS

By Angela Carter. London Penguin Random House 2011 , A modern fable, a post-apocalyptic romance, a gothic horror story; Angela Carter's genre-defying fantasia Heroes and Villains includes an introduction by Robert Coover in Penguin Modern Classics. Sharp-eyed Marianne lives in a white tower made of steel and concrete with her father and the other Professors. Outside, where the land is thickly wooded and wild beasts roam, live the Barbarians, who raid and pillage in order to survive. Marianne is strictly forbidden to leave her civilized world but, fascinated by these savage outsiders, decides to escape. There, beyond the wire fences, she will discover a decaying paradise, encounter the tattooed Barbarian boy Jewel and go beyond the darkest limits of her imagination. Playful, sensuous, violent and gripping, Heroes and Villains is an ambiguous and deliriously rich blend of post-apocalyptic fiction, gothic fantasy, literary allusion and twisted romance. Angela Carter (1940-92) was born in Eastbou 9780141192383

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FLOOD AND FURY : Ecological Devastation In The Western Ghats

By Viju B. Hariyana Penguin Random House 2019 , The floods that devastated large parts of Kerala in 2018 were not an isolated, freak phenomenon; rather, they signalled something graver-the ecological devastation of the Western Ghats. Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the Ghats have become increasingly vulnerable to serious ecological damage, threatening the sustenance of their people. The 2018 floods were a wake-up call for the region spanning 1600 kilometres and six states-Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat-that form an ecosystem older than the Himalayas. Travelling in this region, documenting the devastating large-scale mining, quarrying, deforestation and mismanagement of water resources, at the same time mapping its culture, history and ecology, Viju B. investigates the crisis in the Western Ghats and suggests policy measures urgently required to mitigate it. 9780143447610

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DON'T LOSE YOUR MIND LOSE YOUR WEIGHT

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NEPAL NEXUS : Inside Account of the Maoists, the Durbar and New Delhi

By Sudheer Sharma. USA Viking : Penguin Random House 2019 , This fast-paced and comprehensive account of Nepal today traces the recent past and the present of Nepali politics and geopolitics from the vantage point of an insider who had a ringside view of the developments of the last two decades. This was a turbulent, eventful era which had a transformative impact on the country. In this short span, Nepal experienced the Maoist revolt, the palace massacre, the state of emergency, the royal coup, the people's movement, the republic, the Madhes uprising, the Constituent Assembly, federalism and the new Constitution. Looking back at these developments, Sudheer Sharma argues that poverty, unemployment and oppression drove the Maoist revolt, and despite its ultimate failure, it played a decisive role in the socio-political transformation of Nepal. Furthermore, the relationship between the Maoists, the monarchy (Durbar) and the Indian establishment (Delhi) is absolutely critical to the understanding of the trajectory of the changes. The Nepal Nexus examines the impact of each of these three strands and tracks the complex interplay between them. 9780670089307

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EARTHQUAKE

By Bond, Ruskin. New Delhi Penguin Random House India 2016 9780143334057

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YOGA NAMASKAR : Divine Yogic Salutations

By Akshar. New Delhi DK Penguin Random House 2019 , This book is a unique compilation of seven powerful Yoga Namaskars, or yoga salutations. These include the popular Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar, along with the lesser known but equally powerful Pancha Tattava Namaskars that represent the five elements Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, and Akash (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Space).The book covers the origin of each of the seven Yoga Namaskars along with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to practice them. Benefits and cautionary advice is also provided for each asana covered in the book. Profound, thought provoking quotes by Grandmaster Akshar are also interspersed throughout the book. Grandmaster Akshar himself guides us through each asana. The use of simple step-by-step instructions along with photographs make the asanas easy to understand, while also making some of the most ancient Himalayan teachings accessible and doable. This is the only book to showcase seven powerful Yoga Namaskars. It is a revelation of divine teachings, secrets that only the Gurus and Yogis of the Himalayas knew of, and it is a treasure trove for both amateur and advanced practitioners of yoga. 9780241356999

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DUST ON THE MOUNTAIN

By Bond,Ruskin. Great Britian Penguin Random House 2016 9780143334040

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FLAMINGO IN MY GARDEN

By Deepak Dalal. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2016 9780143427919

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TALK TO ME : Amazon, Google, Apple and the Race for Voice Controlled Al

By Vlahos, James. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , The gripping inside story of the race to build conversationally capable computers Chat with the author: ask your Alexa device to 'open the voice computing book' The next great technological disruption is coming. The titans of Silicon Valley are racing to build the last, best computer that the world will ever need. Whoever successfully creates it will revolutionise our relationship with technology - and make billions of dollars in the process. It is known as conversational AI. For years, computers that can speak and think like humans have been on the verge of becoming a reality. Now, James Vlahos introduces the researchers at Google, Amazon and Apple who are leading the way to a voice tech revolution. And he reveals how their discoveries will transform every sector of society - from revolutionising how we use the internet, to transforming our understanding of consciousness. Vlahos's research leads him to one fundamental question: What happens when our computers become as articulate, compassionate, and creative as we are? 'Brilliant and essential . . . You'll find insights and meaning on every page, and you'll keep turning them. This book is dynamite.' NICHOLAS THOMPSON, editor-in-chief of Wired 'Conversational AI is a genuine paradigm shift in our experience with technology. Vlahos brings the whole story to life . . . A thoughtful and enjoyable read.' TOM GRUBER, co-creator of Siri 'The baton of disruption has been passed from the smart phone to voice, and Vlahos helps make sense of this tectonic shift.' SCOTT GALLOWAY, author of The Four 'Voice computing is revolutionising the way we interact with our devices. Talk to Me offers a road map showing how we got to this point and the opportunities and risks that lie ahead.' MARTIN FORD, author of The Rise of the Robots 'James Vlahos has written an excellent book on how voice computing has become more and more of a growing presence in our everyday world.' RAY KURZWEIL, author of The Singularity Is Near 9781847942647

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ARCHER

By Coelho, Paulo. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfil, that a life constricted by a fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead, one must take risks, build courage and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer. With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity and grace that have made him an international bestseller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail and the urge to make a difference. 9780670095209

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BECAUSE INTERNET : Understanding How Language is Changing

By McCulloch, Gretchen. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , because Internet is for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the Internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are. language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the Internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured by the shape of our apps and platforms, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and @replies. Linguistically inventive online communities spread new slang and jargon with dizzying speed. What's more, social media is a vast laboratory of unedited, unfiltered words where we can watch language evolve in real time. Even the most absurd-looking slang has genuine patterns behind it. Internet linguist Gretchen mcculloch explores the deep forces that shape human language and influence the way we communicate with one another. She explains how your first social Internet experience influences whether you prefer 'LOL' Or 'LOL', why sparkly tildes succeeded where centuries of proposals for irony punctuation had failed, what emoji have in common with physical gestures, and how the artfully disarrayed language of animal memes like lolcats and doggo made them more likely to spread. 'Mcculloch is such a disarming writer - lucid, friendly, unequivocally excited about her subject - that I began to Marvel at the flexibility of the online language she describes, with its numerous shades of subtlety 9781529112825

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DIGITAL MINIMALISM : Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

By Newport, Cal. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run. They can have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to document the experience. They stay informed about the news of the day, but don't feel overwhelmed by it. They don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction. Now, Newport gives us a name for this quiet movement, and makes a persuasive case for its urgency in our tech-saturated world. Common sense tips, like turning off notifications, or occasional rituals like observing a digital sabbath, don't go far enough in helping us take back control of our technological lives, and attempts to unplug completely are complicated by the demands of family, friends and work. What we need instead is a thoughtful method to decide what tools to use, for what purposes, and under what conditions. Drawing on a diverse array of real-life examples, from Amish farmers to harried parents to Silicon Valley programmers, Newport identifies the common practices of digital minimalists and the ideas that underpin them. He shows how digital minimalists are rethinking their relationship to social media, rediscovering the pleasures of the offline world, and reconnecting with their inner selves through regular periods of solitude. He then shares strategies for integrating these practices into your life, starting with a thirty-day "digital declutter" process that has already helped thousands feel less overwhelmed and more in control. Technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. The key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you. This book shows the way. 9780241453575

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CRICKET DRONA : For the Love of Vasoo Paranjape : Essays by Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and other cricketing greats

By Jatin Paranjpe. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , Cricket Drona takes us through the life of cricketing genius Vasoo Paranjape, who left a defining impact on the game, shaping the careers of some of Indian cricket's greatest figures, from Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, from Rahul Dravid to Rohit Sharma. This book is a first-hand chronicle of stories, life lessons and game-changing experiences, written in the words of those who were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Paranjape at just the right time in their careers. For generations of cricketers across India, and even for some in other parts of the world, Paranjape has been an inspiration, a mentor, friend and guide. Peel back the layers and get to the core of a life that nurtured and nourished generations of India's best cricketing talent. 9780670092154

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ECONOMICS OF SMALL THINGS

By Sarangi, Sudipta. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , In The Economics of Small Things, Sarangi using a range of everyday objects and common experiences like bringing about lasting societal change through Facebook to historically momentous episodes like the shutting down of telegram services in India offers crisp, easy-to-understand lessons in economics. The book studies the development of familiar cultural practices from India and around the world and links the regular to the esoteric and explains everything from Game Theory to the Cobra Effect without depending on graphs or equations-a modern-day miracle! Through disarmingly simple prose, the book demystifies economic theories, offers delightful insights, and provides nuance without jargon. Each chapter of this book will give you the tools to meaningfully engage with a subject that has long been considered alienating but is unavoidable in its relevance. 9780143450375

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HOMECOMING AND OTHER STORIES

By Sri M.. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , What happens when a lifelong disciple finds out a dark secret about his guru? Can a thief ever reform his ways? How do you solve a murder with no witnesses? Padma Bhushan awardee and bestselling author Sri M sees the world in a different light. He sees the good, the bad and sometimes the supernatural. From horror stories to tales that will shock you out of your wits and pull at your heartstrings, there is something for everyone in this eclectic collection. In his quintessential no-holds barred style, Sri M's The Homecoming and Other Stories urges you to delve deep into the human spirit and get a glimpse of why people do the things they do. 9780143447528

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BATTLE FOR BIHAR : Nitish Kumar and The Theatre of Power

By Arun Sinha. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , At the centre of India's social churn and high political drama is Bihar, a state with great untapped potential. After bursting on to the scene in the late 1980s and becoming Bihar's uncrowned ruler, Lalu Prasad Yadav was challenged by his erstwhile comrade Nitish Kumar. Unable to oust Lalu from power with his small, new party, Nitish made an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A quiet but canny politician, Nitish Kumar, as the chief minister, brought back law and order, roads, education and health to the fore of governance, aspects sorely lacking during Lalu's long rule. But the entry of Narendra Modi into the national political scene in 2013 rocked the alliance's boat. Nitish's switching of alliance between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the BJP around that time cost him enormously in terms of political goodwill. Will Nitish be able to restore his esteem by making Bihar a model state for India's post-Independence journey? In this riveting narrative, seasoned journalist Arun Sinha tells the intertwined stories of Bihar's political theatre and Nitish's rule with incisive candour and in-depth research. The Battle for Bihar is a clear-sighted study of the turbulent state that could show India's politics its way forward. 9780143452065

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EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF GRETA THUNBERG

By Devika Jina. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , Greta Thunberg is an activist best known for calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. A bold voice even against people that want to silence her, Greta has become a source of inspiration for millions of people who want to work towards tackling the climate crisis. From taking part in school strikes and owning that her Asperger syndrome is her superpower, to crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a powerful stand against carbon emissions, this is the incredible story of a schoolgirl who is changing the world. This book has been produced with its environmental message in mind, including the treatment of the cover, the black-and-white interiors, and the FSC-certified paper. 9780241443897

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BALANCE : secret to true health and happiness in 13 ways

By Deanne Panday. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , We go about our lives in a rush-always busy, always tired. Often, we find our joy diminished and our health affected. Bestselling author and wellness coach Deanne Panday sees this all too often around her. Through her circle-of-life programme, she tells us about the thirteen vital elements that need to be in sync to lead a happy, healthy and successful-including physical wellness, career, home environment, joy, financial stability, understanding the effects of climate change, and more. Each chapter focuses on one aspect and has simple, easy-to-follow advice, along with tips and activities that will be your key to a blissful life. The circle-of-life programme can be customized to your life, so it works best for you. It doesn't aim to provide a quick-fix to your issues, but promises to guide you to evaluating your life holistically and designing your own magical path to wellness-a life free of stress, anger and dissatisfaction. 9780143450870

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MINDFULNESS WITH MOKSHA : Calming Exercises for Happy Kids

By Ira Trivedi . Great Britain Penguin Random House 2020 , The practice of mindfulness at any age can have profound effect on your life. So why not get your young one to start early? In this fast-paced world, with so many distractions, it is important to stay grounded and not lose sight of what's important. Being mindful brings clarity, mental strength, focus and inner peace. It improves the concentration needed to ace exams, and do better in school and life. In the long run, it boosts happiness and creativity, and lowers stress and anxiety. With this calming read-along book, parents and guardians can help their children work through fun exercises-a great way to spend quality family time! Written by Ira Trivedi, a renowned yoga acharya, Mindfulness with Moksha helps your child (and you) explore the ultimate benefits of the discipline. 9780143448303

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ARIA

By Nazanine Hozar. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2019 , It is the mid-1950s in a democratic but restless Iran, a country newly powerful with oil wealth but unsettled by class and religious divides and by the politics of a larger world hungry (especially the West) for its resources. One night, a humble driver in the Iranian army is walking through a rough area of Tehran when he hears a small, pitiful cry. Curious, he searches for the source, and to his horror, comes upon a newborn baby abandoned by the side of the road and encircled by ravenous dogs. He snatches up the child--and forever alters his own destiny and that of the little girl, whom he names Aria. Thus begins a stunning and revelatory debut that takes us inside the Iranian revolution--but as seen like never before, through the eyes of an orphan girl. The novel is structured around each of the three very different women who find themselves fated to mother the lost child: first, the working-class, reckless and self-involved Zahra, married to the kind-hearted soldier; then the wealthy, careful and compassionate Fereshteh, who invites Aria into her compound and adopts her as an heir; and finally, Aria's biological mother, Mehri, whose new family Aria discovers in adolescence. A final section, 'Aria', takes us through the brutal coup d'etat that installs the Shah as Iran's supreme leader, even as Aria falls in love with a revolutionary and becomes a young mother herself. Here is a sweeping, unforgettable, timely saga that brilliantly humanizes people trapped and left powerless and voiceless by an unjust world--people no different from those in the west, wanting love, kindness, belonging and freedom of thought."--Provided by publisher. 9780241417904

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KINGDOM

By Nesbø, Jo. UK Penguin Random House 2020 , How far would you go to be your brother's keeper? Before Roy's father died in the car crash that also killed Roy's mother, he told his teenaged son that it was his job to protect his little brother, Carl, from the world and from Carl's own impulsive nature. Roy took that job seriously, especially after the two were orphaned. But a small part of him was happy when Carl decided that the tiny town of Os in the mountains of Norway wasn't big enough to hold him and took off to Canada to make his fortune. Which left Roy to pursue the quiet life he loved as a mechanic in the place where they grew up. Then suddenly an older Carl is back, full of big plans to develop a resort hotel on the family land, promising that not only will the brothers strike it rich, but so will the town. With him is his fierce and beautiful wife, Shannon, an architect he met on his travels, a woman who soon breaks down the lonely Roy's walls. And Carl's reappearance sparks something even more dangerous than envy in his brother's heart--it sparks fear. Carl's homecoming threatens to shake loose every carefully buried family secret. 9781787300804

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HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW : Fascinating Stories of Discovery and Invention

By Shruthi Rao. USA Penguin Random House 2021 , there are millions of facts that we know about the world-that the Earth is round, that birds migrate and that dinosaurs once roamed the planet. But how do we know what we know? Regaling us with tales of remarkable men and women who didn't rest until they got the answers they sought, Shruthi Rao chronicles the stories behind the discoveries and inventions we take for granted today. This book, in fifty marvellous accounts, tells us of the sense of mystery and wonder that propel scientists to find solutions to the puzzling problems of the world around us. 9780143449737

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FINDING THE MOTHER TREE : Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest

By Suzanne Simard. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2021 , This is a personal and scientific work on trees, forests, and the author's profound discoveries of tree communication. This is a scientific detective story from the ecologist who first discovered the hidden language of trees. No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard. Now she shares the secrets of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees: their cooperation, healing capacity, memory, wisdom and sentience. Raised in the forests of British Columbia, where her family has lived for generations, Professor Simard did not set out to be a scientist. She was working in the forest service when she first discovered how trees communicate underground through an immense web of fungi, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees: the mysterious, powerful entities that nurture their kin and sustain the forest. Though her ground-breaking findings were initially dismissed and even ridiculed, they are now firmly supported by the data. As her remarkable journey shows us, science is not a realm apart from ordinary life, but deeply connected with our humanity. In Finding the Mother Tree, she reveals how the complex cycle of forest life - on which we rely for our existence - offers profound lessons about resilience and kinship, and must be preserved before it's too late. 9780241389355

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PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER : Thriller

By Clinton, Bill. Great Britain Penguin Random House 2021 , "Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL--and a past president--has always defended his family as staunchly as he has his country. Now those defenses are under attack. A madman abducts Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie--turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security. As the world watches in real time, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father" 9781529125672

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