Publish with Us

Follow Penguin

Follow Penguinsters

Follow Penguin Swadesh

© 2020 Penguin India

Archives: Books

Holy Tirthankars

In the Jain tradition, a Tirthankar is a person who has attained enlightenment through many lifetimes of spiritual practice. The trees under which they attained Kaivalya are called Deeksha-Vriksha. It symbolises the profound connection between their spiritual journey and the natural world. The Tirthankars are the earliest advocates of non-violence and environmental coexistence. Their qualities of tolerance, willpower, aspiration for spiritual evolution, courage, confidence, and compassion are vital for the contemporary world.

Building on these timeless values, this book explores the synergy between the profound tools of the Heartfulness Way – such as yogic Transmission, Rejuvenative Cleaning, and Heartful Connection at bedtime – and the profound spiritual essence of Jainism, which emphasises a deep yearning for inner growth, unwavering discipline, clarity of focus, purity of intent, and boundless compassion. Together, these approaches hold the potential to usher in a new era of spiritual evolution for humanity.

Hands That Wrote History

A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of one of India’s greatest calligraphers.

‘Every artist starts with shaky lines. With practice, these lines can turn into a masterpiece.’

Right from childhood, Prem loved to watch his dadaji’s pen glide across the page like a dancer on stage. It was as if his pen were a magic wand, breathing life into letters and making them bloom like fresh flowers.

Prem dreamed of mastering this magic and becoming a calligrapher, just like Dadaji. But when he tried, his
letters turned out wobbly, squiggly, and looked more like caterpillars.

Can Prem learn the language of letters and transform his uncertain lines into a masterpiece?

Discovering Sudha Murty’s Non-Fiction

Here, There and Everywhere:
Here, There and Everywhere is a celebration of her literary journey and is her 200th title across genres and languages. Bringing together her best-loved stories from various collections alongside some new ones and a thoughtful introduction, here is a book that is, in every sense, as multifaceted as its author.

Three Thousand Stitches:
So often, it’s the simplest acts of courage that touch the lives of others. Sudha Murty-through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation as well as through her own youth, family life and travels-encounters many such stories… And she tells them here in her characteristically clear-eyed, warm-hearted way. She talks candidly about the meaningful impact of her work in the devadasi community, her trials and tribulations as the only female student in her engineering college and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father’s kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are everyday struggles and victories, large and small. Unmasking both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, each of the real-life stories in this collection is reflective of a life lived with grace.

Wise and Otherwise:
First published in 2002, Wise and Otherwise has sold over 30,000 copies in English and has been translated into all the major Indian languages. This revised new edition is sure to charm many more readers and encourage them to explore their inner selves and the PBI – World around us with new eyes.

The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk:
Over the years, Sudha Murty has come across some fascinating people whose lives make for interesting stories and have astonishing lessons to reveal. Take Vishnu, who achieves every material success but never knows happiness; or Venkat, who talks so much that he has no time to listen. In other stories, a young girl goes on a train journey that changes her life forever; an impoverished village woman provides bathing water to hundreds of people in a drought-stricken area; a do-gooder ghost decides to teach a disconsolate young man Sanskrit; and in the title story, a woman in a flooded village in Odisha teaches the author a life lesson she will never forget.

The Old Man and His God:
As she goes about her work with the villagers, slum dwellers and the common men and women of India, Sudha Murty-writer, social worker and teacher-listens to them and records what they have to say. Their accounts of the struggles and hardships which they have at times overcome, and at other times been overwhelmed by, are put together in this book.There are stories about people’s generosity-and selfishness-in times of natural disasters like the tsunami; women struggling to speak out in a world that refuses to listen to them; and tales of young professionals trying to find their feet as they climb up the corporate ladder.Told simply and directly from the heart, The Old Man and His God is a collection of snapshots of the varied facets of human nature and a mirror to the souls of the people of India.

This is only some of the incredible non-fiction you’ll find in this collector’s edition!

The Sherlock Holmes Children’s Collection: (Series 1) Shadows, Secrets and Stolen Treasure (Easy Classics): 10 Book Box Set

Foiling sinister mysteries, recovering stolen treasure and defending the honour of the king and the country are all in a day’s work for Sherlock Holmes, world-famous amateur detective, and his faithful biographer Watson.

An adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to mystery books and the classics. Includes 10 FREE audiobooks! (QR codes inside)

This ten-book set includes A Study In Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Blue Carbuncle, The Speckled Band, The Red-Headed League, The Reigate Squires, The Naval Treaty, The Sussex Vampire, The Red-Headed League and The Three Students.

Key Selling Points
1. Includes QR codes for the free audiobooks
2. Engaging illustrations that encourage interaction and mystery-solving
3. Includes rarely published titles amongst the famous Sherlock Holmes stories

Meri Kahani/मेरी कहानी

पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने एन ऑटोबायोग्राफ़ी नाम से अंग्रेजी में अपनी आत्मकथा लिखी थी, यह उसी पुस्तक का सरल, संक्षिप्त और सुसंपादित हिंदी रूपांतरण है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने इसे 1934 और 1935 के बीच जेल में रहते हुए लिखा था और 1936 में इसका प्रथम बार प्रकाशन हुआ। लेकिन जन-जन तक पहुँचाने के लिए जब हिन्द पॉकेट बुक्स ने इसे 1983 में अत्यंत सरल भाषा में प्रकाशित किया, तो इस पुस्तक ने बिक्री के सारे रिकॉर्ड ध्वस्त कर दिए थे।
जवाहरलाल नेहरू एक महान व्यक्तित्व थे और उन्होंने कई प्रेरणादायक और ज्ञानवर्धक पुस्तकें लिखी हैं, लेकिन मेरी कहानी के माध्यम से उन्होंने न केवल अपने परिवार या अपनी संघर्ष गाथा का वर्णन किया है, वरन अपनी आँखों के सामने बनते जा रहे भारत के नए इतिहास को जिस रोचक तरीके से उन्होंने इस पुस्तक में लिखा है, वह नि:संदेह नेहरू जी को एक महान इतिहासकार सिद्ध करने के लिए पर्याप्त है।

Build Epic Career (Hindi)/Banayen Ek Shandaar Career/बनाएँ एक शानदार करियर

बनाएँ एक शानदान करियर एक प्रेरक और व्यावहारिक पुस्तक है, जो आपके करियर को नई ऊँचाइयों पर ले जाने के लिए आवश्यक कदमों और रणनीतियों को सरल तरीके से प्रस्तुत करती है। यह आपको अपने पेशेवर लक्ष्यों को पहचानने, अपनी क्षमताओं को विकसित करने और आत्मविश्वास के साथ सफलता की ओर बढ़ने में मदद करती है।

The Story Selling Method

Do you struggle to connect with your customers on a personal level?
Do you want to stand out in a very competitive market?
Or do you want to accelerate your sales career?

The Story Selling Method will teach you how to tell powerful stories that actually work in sales! No fluff, no BS… just straightforward and effective storytelling tactics that will transform your sales game. The techniques you’re about to learn are the same ones that have helped thousands of professionals at top companies like Google, Oracle, and Visa win more business. The methods within this book are simple, authentic, and effective. Whether you’re a sales professional, entrepreneur, or consultant, this Story Selling blueprint is your ultimate resource to unlock your storytelling potential and level up your sales skills.

Build an Epic Career

From the day we are born, we are told
there is one thing we have to do.
And do it quickly.
Settle!

Finish college. Settle.
Find a job. Settle.
Get married. Settle.
Have kids. Settle.
Buy that house. Settle.

But I know you are scared to settle.
Not because you don’t want to.
You are scared because you don’t know if what
you are settling for is the right thing or not.

I have written this book to help you.
Not to help you settle.
To help you explore.
To build the right mindset for your career.
To help you Build An Epic Career.

I am excited for you 🙂

The Yoga Science: A Complete Guide to Strength, Flexibility, and Injury Prevention

Embark on a transformative journey through yoga with this comprehensive guide, which beautifully blends ancient wisdom with modern science. Exploring fascinating topics like calorie burn, injury prevention, muscle strength, and bio-individuality, the book reveals how yoga surpasses conventional exercise in functionality and safety. The Yoga Science serves as an invaluable resource for both seasoned practitioners and beginners, enhancing your practice while deepening your appreciation for the timeless wisdom of yoga.

Discover the evidence-backed secrets of yoga, with over 50 asanas thoughtfully categorised into 10 distinct types, from foundational to advanced poses. Each asana includes essential details, such as unique attributes, and benefits for various organ systems, targeted areas, and major muscles, along with step-by-step techniques, complete with modifications for all abilities.

Rooted in both yogic scriptures and contemporary science, this complete guide offers a fresh perspective on how yoga can empower your body, mind, and soul—tailored to meet your personal needs and goals.

What You’ll Find Inside:

• The History of Yoga: Uncover the birthplace of yoga and how it evolved over centuries.
• The Meaning of Yoga: More than just stretching! Learn what yoga truly means and its different definitions.
• Beginner’s Guide: Start your yoga journey with the basics—place, equipment, and best practices.
• Dimensions of Health: Explore the WHO and yogic perspectives on health.
• Alignment and Asanas: Dive into the science of movement and master 50+ asanas with ease.
• Biomechanics Breakdown: Learn how your body works through each pose with a fun take on organ systems and joint angles.

Plus! A special chapter on tackling common yoga questions and debunking popular myths (no, it won’t make you taller!).

Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

#1 New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein charts a path to healing that can literally change your life—a simple, powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.

Are you ready to unlock the greatest resource of your life? Gabby Bernstein has written the ultimate self-help guide, offering a revolutionary practice to radically shift your core beliefs and connect you to an infallible inner guidance system: the energy of Self within you.

In this groundbreaking book, Gabby demystifies the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, taking its life-changing teachings out of the therapist’s office and into your everyday life. You’ll discover how extreme patterns like addiction, rage, pleasing, or constant self-judgment often develop as ways to suppress old feelings of inadequacy, shame, or fear. Once you bring these patterns into the light and care for them, healing happens swiftly.

True to her gift, Gabby has translated the principles of IFS into a relatable, step-by-step practice. Sharing her signature wisdom, her calm presence, and her own lived experience, she guides you through a simple 4-step process to help you compassionately care for yourself, resolve inner conflicts, and transform your self perception. As you learn to approach your own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs with curiosity, love, and understanding, you’ll start to see yourself through the lens of self-compassion, clearing space for miraculous shifts.

In Self Help, you’ll discover:

•Gabby’s 4-step “Check In” process to transform the patterns that have held you back
•Relatable, practical tools that fit into your actual life–instead of hours of contemplation
•Lasting relief from the negative stories you’ve been playing on repeat
•A practice you can apply anywhere, anytime, to connect with Self energy for instant relief

Self Help is the culmination of Gabby Bernstein’s extensive experience as a motivational speaker, spiritual leader, and best-selling author. Her unique approach, rooted in love, compassion, and authenticity, has resonated with millions of readers worldwide. In these pages, Gabby empowers you to become your own inner healer. This is your chance to change your life.

error: Content is protected !!