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Breathe, Bend, Be: Exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga for Holistic Harmony

In an era defined by constant noise, rapid change, and uncertainty at every step, yoga, with its array of meditative practices, emerges as a lifeline to tranquillity and balance. They equip us with essential tools for managing stress, nurturing mental resilience, and promoting overall well-being in our modern lives.

Breathe, Bend, Be takes us on an enigmatic exploration of the rich tapestry of yoga’s eight limbs, unravelling their intricate and profound aspects. From the foundational elements of yoga postures and breath control to the depths of meditation techniques and mindfulness, this book delves into the essential building blocks that form the bedrock of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

The book enriches the reader’s experience through its author, who combines the wisdom of an experienced practitioner with the compassion of a dedicated teacher. This unique blend allows for the breakdown of complex concepts into easy-to-understand principles and practical practices.

All in all, Breathe, Bend, Be is a comprehensive guide that will empower you to embrace the ancient teachings of yoga and embark on a profound path to lasting inner harmony and holistic well-being.

The book encourages the reader to participate and experience the transformative powers of yoga first-hand.
— R. Madhavan, actor, screenwriter, director, and producer

Shailaja’s desire to reach her readers and share her understanding in a manner that is beneficial to them shines through every page of the book.
— K. K. Shailaja, Indian politician and former Health Minister of Kerala

Yogashakti Shailaja Menon is a rare human being who is dedicated to spreading the wholesome message of yoga in an accessible and understandable manner. Her new book, Breathe, Bend, Be, is a classic example of her amazing clarity of mind and purity of heart that shines through each and every page. She has indeed distilled the infinite wisdom of our ancient rishis and served it in a palatable form to reach modern seekers. May this monumental effort of hers transform thousands of lives through the practice of dhyana, meditation that is indeed the heart of yoga itself.
— Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani DSc (Yoga), Director and Professor Yoga Therapy, Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India

One Sting Attached (Hindi)/Ishq Baaqi/इश्क़ बाक़ी

अयोध्या जैसे प्राचीन शहर में एक प्रेमी जोड़ा, शिवम और आईना, एक-दूजे के नज़दीक आने लगता है। फ़ारुक़ी परिवार की बेटी आईना बारहवीं की छात्रा है, तो श्रेष्ठ दर्ज़ी बनने की इच्छा रखने वाला शिवम एक प्रमुख मंदिर के महंत का बेटा। जिस दिन शिवम अपने प्यार के करीब पहुँचता है, उसी दिन वह शहर में हुए दंगों में अपना सब कुछ, अपने माता-पिता और अपनी नीली आँखों वाली प्रेमिका को खो देता है। …और पीछे बची रह जाती हैं सिर्फ दर्दनाक यादें।
खिन्न और टूटा दिल लिये हुए शिवम शहर की हलचल और अपने काम में खो जाने के लिए दिल्ली चला आता है। जब ज़िंदगी में ठहराव आने लगता है, तभी फिर से हवा के झोंके की तरह अतीत उसके सामने लौट आता है और उसे आभास होता है कि आईना ज़िंदा है। बड़ी मशक्कत से जुटाई गई जानकारी के साथ, शिवम अपने प्यार को पाने के लिए एक दुरूह यात्रा शुरू करता है, जो उसे आईना की तलाश में दुबई तक ले जाती है। शिवम और आईना की यह प्रेम कहानी एक बार फिर साबित करती है कि अगर किसी को शिद्दत से चाहो तो पूरी कायनात उससे मिलाने में लग जाती है।  

Bipin (Hindi)/Bipin/बिपिन

बिपिन; यूनिफ़ॉर्म के पीछे की शख़्सियत उस एनडीए कैडेट की कहानी है जिसे स्विमिंग पूल में अनिवार्य जंप नहीं कर पाने के लिए दंडित किया गया; उस नौजवान सेकंड लेफ़्टिनेंट की कहानी है जिसका आई कार्ड अमृतसर रेलवे स्टेशन पर नकली सहायक बनकर आए 5/11 गोरखा राइफ़ल्स के एक ऑफ़िसर ने चुरा लिया; उस मेजर की कहानी है जो पैर पर प्लास्टर चढ़े होने के बाद भी पाकिस्तान सीमा पर, दुश्मन की नाक के नीचे अपने सैनिकों के साथ दशहरा मनाने चौकी पर जा पहुँचा; उस सेना प्रमुख की कहानी है जिसने फैसला लिया कि भारत सीमा-पार आतंकवाद की हर हरकत का खुलकर जवाब देगा; उस चीफ़ ऑफ़ डिफ़ेंस स्टाफ़ की कहानी है जिसे सबसे ज़्यादा ख़ुशी तब मिलती थी जब वह गोरखा सैनिकों के साथ झामरे डांस करता; और उस शख्स के एक स्तब्ध कर देने वाले अंत की कहानी भी है जो रक्षा सेवाओं में बड़ी तेज़ी से ऊँचाई तक पहुँचा। 

Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: The Making of Hindutva

A monumental intellectual history of the pivotal figure of Hindu nationalism

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883–1966) was an intellectual, ideologue, and anticolonial nationalist leader in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule, one whose anti-Muslim writings exploited India’s tensions in pursuit of Hindu majority rule. Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva is the first comprehensive intellectual history of one of the most contentious political thinkers of the twentieth century.

Janaki Bakhle examines the full range of Savarkar’s voluminous writings in his native language of Marathi, from political and historical works to poetry, essays, and speeches. She reveals the complexities in the various positions he took as a champion of the beleaguered Hindu community, an anticaste progressive, an erudite if polemical historian, a pioneering advocate for women’s dignity, and a patriotic poet. This critical examination of Savarkar’s thought shows that Hindutva is as much about the aesthetic experiences that have been attached to the idea of India itself as it is a militant political program that has targeted the Muslim community in pursuit of power in postcolonial India.

By bringing to light the many legends surrounding Savarkar, Bakhle shows how this figure from a provincial locality in colonial India rose to world-historical importance. Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva also uncovers the vast hagiographic literature that has kept alive the myth of Savarkar as a uniquely brave, brilliant, and learned revolutionary leader of the Hindu nation.

Roald Dahl Complete Collection (16 Copy Slipcase)

Roald Dahl was a spy, an ace fighter pilot, a chocolate historian and a medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and a treasury of original, evergreen, and beloved children’s books. He remains for many the world’s No. 1 storyteller.
Sitting in a hut at the bottom of his garden, surrounded by odd bits and pieces such as a suitcase (used as a footrest), his own hipbone (which he’d had replaced) and a heavy ball of metal foil (made from years’ worth of chocolate wrappers), Roald Dahl wrote some of the world’s best-loved stories. From Charlie Bucket and Mr. Willy Wonka in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, to Fantastic Mr Fox to Danny, Champion of the World and The Twits, Roald Dahl created many unforgettable characters in his children’s novels, that continue to delight readers old and new.

This collection of Roald Dahl’s best loved books brings together all 16 stories in a keepsake slipcase. Titles include:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Matilda
The Witches
The BFG
Esio Trot
George’s Marvellous Medicine
James and the Giant Peach
Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
The Twits
The Magic Finger
Danny the Champion of the World
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Going Solo
Boy
Billy And The Minpins

Just the Way You Are: A Book of Self-love to Let Your Perfection Shine Through (Illustrated Children’s Book with Activity Pages)

I have always lived by the notion that ‘the best thing about you is YOU!’ and this book captures the essence of embracing one’s uniqueness in a delightful and empowering way.
— Anupam Kher, internationally acclaimed actor, author, and motivational speaker

This delightful children’s book teaches children that they are unique and special in their own way. They learn that they don’t need to be perfect to love who they are and be loved. They just need to appreciate their own wonderful qualities and abilities. The colouring and writing activities are a wonderful addition that enables them to internalise these important concepts.
— Patricia J. Crane, Ph.D., International Heal Your Life® Trainer, speaker, and author

Read this book and become an inspired parent with a fulfilled child. The power of love has no limits. The illustrations add dramatically to the children’s intellect and lead to powerful and loving relationships.
— Dr Shayama Chona, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee

Every child has unique qualities, hidden potential, and an undying thirst for love and acceptance that needs to be quenched. In this heartwarming children’s book, we explore these facets through the life of our protagonists as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn the importance of self-love.

With the help of relatable storytelling, interactive activity pages, and beautiful illustrations, children will learn to embrace their imperfections and appreciate the beauty behind everyone’s uniqueness. Just the Way You Are sends across a message that will resonate with young readers and inspire them to love themselves for who they are.

The author has penned down delightful affirmations and fun activities to help children develop the vital emotional characteristic of self-acceptance and self-love. Whether working on the activities alone or with a parent or caregiver, children will have a blast while learning important life lessons that will stay with them for years to come.

How to Be Human: With What You Have, Where You Are, with What You Can

Life is all about balance in nature—good and evil, hope and hopelessness, morality and immorality, fear and courage . . .

This inhuman world must become human somehow. But the means to arrive at this destination seems to escape most of us. Despite various shortcomings, humans are still the torchbearers of faith, humanity, goodness, and dignity. And this book explores the various facets of ethical dilemmas and spiritual searches you find yourself in every now and then.

If you keep wondering how to make the world around you better and find ways to keep doing good deeds, this book includes all the golden rules of being a moral human. The chapters have been designed in a way that will make you keep coming back to them as they offer tools that provide you with assistance to take an informed decision as you walk the path of being a kind and good human being.

How to Be Human looks to answer your deepest queries, soothe your innermost concerns, put to rest your deepest fears, and help you look deep within to see the change reflected not only in you but around you as well. It’s a remarkable compendium of age-old wisdom for modern-day challenges.

Life Is Abracadabra: 21 Magical Stories from My Travels to Make You Look at Life with New Eyes

‘I think people are afraid to dream because they don’t want to be disappointed,’ she told the Belgian guy . . .

But what if there was a way to co-create our dreams with the universe? And what if the universe responded to us in a tangible way?

At the tender age of seventeen, Baisakhi left her home to pursue higher studies abroad. Since then, she has dwelled in different continents—from Asia to Europe to Africa to South America to North & Central America—studying life through myriad mirrors of reality. She has lived with local families—eating their food, adopting their lifestyles, contributing to their economy, negotiating extreme realities and belief systems, and navigating diverse traditions and religions for several years to answer life’s most pertinent questions. Coming from a conservative family in India, she had to overcome all limitations to fly!

This book narrates the magical adventures and marvellous encounters of an ordinary girl who believes in extraordinary possibilities as she traverses the globe to fulfil her destiny. Life Is Abracadabra is peppered with true anecdotes of hope and faith, of meaningful coincidences and miracles that will make you perceive life from an altogether new dimension. It is about noticing the signs and synchronicities strewn on our paths and acting on them. Because when we do, life will be on our side too.

Emotional Ability Resources: A Therapist’s Guide to Unlocking the Power within You

A unique self-help aid to improve emotional intelligence.
–Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, Med, Professor of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

‘Makes it easy to explore our difficult inner emotional landscape and gain and clarity.’
–Aparna Piramal Raje, Author of Chemical Khichdi, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate

Have an issue? Give EAR to it . . .

Most of us find it difficult to cope with our emotions. Embarrassed to discuss it, rarely do we turn to anyone for advice. But how can we tell our story by keeping our emotions in the dark, especially from ourselves?

This unique book is an essential resource on every tabletop, every bookshelf, and every household. It is for anyone who wants to reap the tangible benefits of building self-leadership through emotional intelligence. Through narratives, anecdotes, simple explanations, and exercises peppered throughout this book, you will be able to relate, identify, and solve the complexities of emotions that influence your daily routine. In essence, this handbook is your gateway to emotional and mental wellness.

Emotional Ability Resources provides the right tools to access all the emotions that build up inside you or do not. It encourages you to listen to them, be more self-aware, and unlock the power you already possess. It invites you to learn about handling your inner world in an easy and healthy manner.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts: A Guidebook for Creating a Happy and Abundant Life

Beautifully woven [book] to enlighten, inspire, and transform you.
– Ravi Garg, Director, WhatsApp India

At a time when we all are forced to introspect and make changes in how we perceive life and what we want from it, this book seems like an ideal guide.
– Divya Kaushik, Special Correspondent, Delhi Times, The Times of India

We all want to stride on the path of prosperity. We all want to bathe in good health. We all want to zestfully follow our passions. In short, we all want to live a life of excellence. Yet we find ourselves stuck in a humdrum existence with an ever-growing list of compromises, disappointments, and distress.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts takes a deep dive into the root cause of this universal dilemma and showcases how our thoughts are the foundation of our reality and how they govern our lives, irrespective of whether we are conscious of it or not or whether we believe in it or not. Not only that, but the book also reveals how we can harness the limitless potential of thoughts to create a life of abundance, success, and happiness.

Based on eye-opening scientific research and contemporary insights, the author outlines practical and actionable steps to implement thought-power in our daily life. On the whole, this instructive book carries in itself implicit guidance and life-transforming value for everyone who wants to unlock and unleash the greatest power which mankind has at its disposal.

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