Positive influence (without authority) is the superpower that most people never learn to use at work.
Millions of subject-matter experts, functional leaders, requirements gatherers, and problem solvers have opportunities to influence every day. Instead, too often they merely respond to requests and take orders from their stakeholders. By not exercising their unknown superpower, they miss opportunities to break down silos, improve collaboration, and accelerate the best decisions for the organization.
Organizations desperately need more positive leadership and influence to innovate, solve big challenges and develop healthy culture. If more people could discover how to use their superpower, they’d not only drive impact, but they would elevate their own perceived self-worth, leading to higher engagement and better mental and emotional wellbeing.
What do people do instead of using their untapped superpower?
As Dale Carnegie said, “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.”
This book is designed to help people discover the most impactful approach to influencing without authority, coercion, manipulation or force. It is a practical guide to influence that builds trust and relationships. It provides clear patterns and mental models, grounded in neuroscience, for communicating in a way that generates engagement, buy-in and cooperation.
This charming board book explores the customs, traditions and stories behind the spirited festival of Navratri.
Discover the many ways in which people celebrate this festival, feel the beat of the dhak and the rhythm of dandiya, and soak in the nine nights and ten days of festivities, food and community spirit that bring families and friends together.
This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Holi.
- Explore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our roots
- Dotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.
- Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
- Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India’s rich cultural fabric.
- These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.
- A must have to impart important life lessons
- Collect all books in the series!
Gulzar Saab, over the course of some time, wrote Selected Poems, Neglected Poems and Suspected Poems, all of which were loved and adored by his readers and admirers. They took us down memory lane negotiating with the labyrinth of life and beyond. Gulzar made almost everything under the sun a subject of his poetry. Life, death, separation, love, grief, hope, aspiration—all of which are a part of his poetic gaze. He weighs, measures, writes and rewrites each word, which could be felt, touched, visualized and experienced as a palpable reality.
In celebration of nine decades of Gulzar Saab’s journey, 89 Autumns of Poems also brings to light his jugalbandi with Pavan K. Verma, who translated these works. These poems¾soaked in time¾are Selected, Neglected and Suspected and therefore, especially, curated to access three of Gulzar Saab’s bestselling titles in one volume.
A promising visual and intellectual delight, When the Turquoise Waters
Turned Dark provides a fresh perspective on the colonial history of one of India’s greatest historical and
natural landscapes, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Crafted with? stunning photography
and presented with a meticulously researched narrative, this book is an immersive exploration of the
islands’ past. The images capture picturesque landscapes, architectural ruins and the diverse local population, giving a visual history and a narration on the present of the archipelago. Readers will journey through time, discovering the islands’ strategic importance during colonial times, the impact of various foreign powers that ruled the islands and the stories of the people who shaped the course of the islands’ history. The blend of visual splendour and historical insights makes this book an essential addition to the bookshelves collections of history enthusiasts, photographers and anyone interested in India’s
colonial history.
St Ursula’s Convent, Madras. The girls here are destined to be nuns or servants, but seventeen-year-old Savi, intelligent and with a gift for languages, dreams of escape. She’s taken on as a governess for the wealthy Nandiyar family.
The horrific events of a single night compel Savi and her lover, Ananda, to embark on a dangerous journey, at the end of which they re-emerge in America under new identities. Forty years later, Savi, now known as Missy, is living the American dream in Chicago. She is the pillar of the South Asian community and mother to two brilliant young women, Mansi and Shilpa.
But the past is only a tremor away. Varun, a charming doctor, enters their lives, and his arrival sets off a chain of events that puts Missy’s world in jeopardy.
An extraordinary debut, Missy is the story of a remarkable woman—tender in pain, courageous in crisis. This is a captivating novel that sheds light on the allure of assimilation and the idea that you can never outrun your past.
If you are hurting
Perhaps all you need
Is someone to ask you
Where does it hurt?
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
- Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
- Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
- Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Dead. My parents are dead.
It’s . . . my fault?
Voices, noises, whispers.
I build a fragile, safe world against it all.
For now, I’m safe.
But will I ever . . . be me?
Discover the heart of Kerala through stories that pulse with life and history. This book invites you to explore the world of sorcerers, warriors, and poets, where myth and reality intertwine. From the ancient gateway of Malabar to the vibrant communities that shaped its culture, these tales reveal the depth of Kerala’s heritage. Meet the figures behind the legends, delve into the histories that defined a region, and experience a society rich in tradition and intrigue. With a blend of deep insight and accessible writing, this collection offers a fresh look at Kerala’s fascinating past.
Break free of your self-imposed mental prison. Stop agonizing over the past and trying to predict the future.
Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness and staying in a never-ending thought loop is the biggest cause of unhappiness.
Stop Overthinking is a book that understands the exhausting situation you’ve put yourself in, and how you lose your mind with anxiety and stress. It will walk you through detailed and proven techniques to help rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.
The book will provide you with scientific approaches to:
-How to be aware of your negative spiral triggers
-Identify and recognize your inner anxieties
– How to keep the focus on relaxation and action
– Proven methods to overcome stress attacks
-Learn to declutter your mind and find focus
– Unleash your unlimited potential and start living
No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts.
Free your mind from overthinking and achieve more, feel better.
Why is it so hard to live well amidst the chaos and noise?
While you might think this is a problem of the modern world, it’s a timeless issue.
2000 years ago, the ancient Stoics talked about the exact same challenges we’re facing today, like:
- How can we find inner peace?
- What does it take to be happy?
- Can we become more resilient?
The answers can be found in the philosophy of Stoicism. I’ve used the philosophy since 2014 to change my life and career.
Focus on What Matters is a collection of 70 letters/essays I wrote about different aspects of life, from happiness, wealth, health to relationships and much more.
These letters, inspired by the original works of the Stoic philosopher Seneca, serve as reminders to focus on the right things in our chaotic lives.
The goal of the original “Letters from A Stoic” by Seneca was to share Stoic ideas with his friend, Lucilius, who had hedonistic tendencies and lived a busy life.
Focus on What Matters is inspired by those letters. It will show you:
- Simple thought exercises to become resilient and focused
- How to live in the present moment every day
- Authentic Stoic values for a life of happiness
- A way to build more discipline
In short, this book helps you to live well despite the challenges of daily life.
