I didn’t see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter into one of the most creative periods of my life.’ – Steve Jobs.
Steve Jobs in Exile tells the largely unexplored story of the dozen years Steve Jobs spent building NeXt in the aftermath of his firing from Apple, the company he founded, in 1985. This period would see Jobs at his most creative, vulnerable and intense. It would redefine him as a designer and a leader, ultimately leading to the later resurgence and dominance of Apple following his triumphant return. Yet this crucial period remains woefully undercovered. Award-winning writer Geoffrey C ain changes that.
An irresistible novel of fame, power, beauty and truth – and a blazing renovation of the form.
A little while ago, I told the actor M that I was thinking of writing her autobiography. She liked the idea. She’s a good sport. Would you just make it up? she said.
The film star M is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Her image is everywhere. It has been like that since she was a child.
With such fame, her life has the appearance of freedom: people are instantly obliging, spaces are altered to accommodate her, time can be rearranged. M may live in the same places as real people. She may meet her friends or collect her children from school or walk her dogs as they do. But it seems the rules of reality have melted away.
Now, a writer has decided to pay close attention to M’s life, in the hope of understanding who she really is. It is hard not to feel ugly next to M, hard not to feel insignificant. But what truths-about the very experience of living-might this proximity allow the writer to briefly capture? Is M to play a character in the book, or is it the writer who is acting the role of M?
In this astonishing, explosive novel, Rachel Cusk hunts for the nature of truth without ever swerving away into self-deceptions. She investigates who we are, and pretend to be, at this late stage of modern life when we are hypnotized, more and more effectively, by the images we see everywhere. She shows us that the real value of life might lie not in beauty but in ugliness; in having a self that has survived the violence of the world. Life of M is a beautiful piece of music, audible in a world of noise and spectacle.
‘[Cusk] is a disciple of the truth, and she helps us to see – Lucy Jones, Independent
‘Roll up, wave a flag and join the crowds to watch Rachel Cusk continue her relentless march through life. – Irish Times
The final novel from Nobel laureate Mario Vargas, Llosa, a playful and powerful love letter to Peruvian culture.
A little while ago, I told the actor M that I was thinking of writing her autobiography. She liked the idea. She’s a good sport. Would you just make it up? she said.
The film star M is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Her image is everywhere. It has been like that since she was a child.
With such fame, her life has the appearance of freedom: people are instantly obliging, spaces are altered to accommodate her, time can be rearranged. M may live in the same places as real people. She may meet her friends or collect her children from school or walk her dogs as they do. But it seems the rules of reality have melted away.
Now, a writer has decided to pay close attention to M’s life, in the hope of understanding who she really is. It is hard not to feel ugly next to M, hard not to feel insignificant. But what truths-about the very experience of living-might this proximity allow the writer to briefly capture? Is M to play a character in the book, or is it the writer who is acting the role of M?
In this astonishing, explosive novel, Rachel Cusk hunts for the nature of truth without ever swerving away into self-deceptions. She investigates who we are, and pretend to be, at this late stage of modern life when we are hypnotized, more and more effectively, by the images we see everywhere. She shows us that the real value of life might lie not in beauty but in ugliness; in having a self that has survived the violence of the world. Life of M is a beautiful piece of music, audible in a world of noise and spectacle.
‘[Cusk] is a disciple of the truth, and she helps us to see – Lucy Jones, Independent
‘Roll up, wave a flag and join the crowds to watch Rachel Cusk continue her relentless march through life. – Irish Times
Raghav is a brash but brilliant young psychiatrist in search of the ultimate case study. His quest leads him to the rumoured-to-be-haunted haveli of Kalipur, where one unsettling night changes everything.
Determined to uncover the truth behind what he witnessed, Raghav begins digging into the haveli’s dark past. But its inhabitants are hiding secrets of their own—and the deeper he goes, the harder it becomes to tell what is real and what is not.
Soon, Raghav is no longer just racing to finish his research paper. He is fighting to hold on to something far more precious: his own sanity.
Get ready for a delightful adventure filled with surprises!
Behind every flap lies a hidden clue waiting to be discovered. As children open each flap, they’ll uncover exciting surprises and take one step closer to solving the mystery. From sparkling treasures and towering trees to magical flames and colorful wonders, every page offers a new adventure.
What’s Inside?
• Engaging lift-the-flap adventures designed for young explorers.
• Interactive mysteries that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.
• Colorful scenes packed with hidden objects and exciting discoveries.
• A fun way to develop focus, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Filled with meaningful activities inspired by prayer, kindness, gratitude, and Christian values, this interactive book encourages children to build positive habits and strengthen their relationship with God. Through puzzles, mazes, word searches, coloring pages, reflection prompts, and hands-on challenges, young readers will discover practical ways to live out their faith every day.
What’s Inside:
- 101 fun-filled activities inspired by prayer and Christian values
- Fun puzzles, mazes, coloring pages, word games, and challenges
- Simple lessons that encourage kindness, gratitude, and good habits
- Meaningful opportunities for children to grow closer to God every day
God Hears Me is a beautiful collection of heartfelt prayers inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Psalms. Written especially for children, these simple prayers help young readers express their feelings to God and grow in faith, trust, and gratitude.
Inside this book, children will:
• Discover prayers inspired by the comforting words of the Psalms.
• Learn to talk to God about their joys, worries, hopes, and fears.
• Grow in faith, gratitude, trust, and confidence in God’s love.
• Find peace and encouragement through simple, heartfelt prayers.
Master Your Inner World. Transform Your Outer Life.
In The Inner Kingdom, celebrated astrologer and life coach Jai Madaan brings together centuries-old Indian wisdom on Vastu, astrology, numerology, face reading, chakras and energy to reveal how our inner and outer worlds are deeply connected—and how an imbalance in one can affect everything else.
Through practical insights and accessible techniques, she helps readers understand the deeper forces behind everyday challenges—and gives them tools to create greater harmony in their homes, relationships, careers and inner lives.
Whether you want to attract greater abundance, make more powerful decisions, create harmony at home or simply understand yourself better, The Inner Kingdom offers ancient wisdom for the realities of modern life.
Because prosperity is not simply about what you have.
Power is not simply about what you can control.
And peace is not about waiting for life to become perfect.
It is about bringing prosperity, power and peace into alignment—and discovering what becomes possible when they work together.
In this incisive and deeply engaging memoir, diplomat Ruchira Kamboj reflects on a remarkable career in the front lines of global diplomacy, representing India at the United Nations, UNESCO, and as ambassador to South Africa and Bhutan. With candour, elegance and a storyteller’s instinct, she revisits defining moments in contemporary international relations—negotiations that shaped outcomes, rooms where power shifted quietly and decisions that carried the weight of nations.
From multilateral corridors to bilateral breakthroughs, Kamboj offers a rare, insider’s view of how India shaped its voice—and then amplified it—on the world stage. This is not just a chronicle of postings but a narrative of purpose, resilience and strategic intent. As India steps into a more assertive global role, her reflections illuminate the mindset, diplomacy and conviction that underpin that rise, making this memoir both timely and compelling for anyone seeking to understand India’s place in a rapidly changing world.
Anyone who has worked in the corporate world, especially in FMCG, knows that calm waters are rare and crises often arrive without warming.
Courage Under Fire is a practical leadership logbook drawn from four decades of Suresh Narayanan’s own experiences of managing battles in the corporate trenches. Rather than offering abstract leadership theory, the book uses real episodes—across multiple countries—to show how leaders can navigate volatility with judgment, values, and coordinated action. It argues that leadership is fundamentally human: built on trust, values, behaviour, credibility, and outcomes.
Narayanan uses stories from the MAGGI crisis, the Arab Spring in Egypt, the 2008 financial shock in Singapore, and COVID-era decisions to driving home some fundamentals in management—staying grounded, asking the right questions, communicating clearly, and putting people first.
