A revelatory, comprehensive and perceptive autobiography – candid, compelling and authoritative
Over the decades, Fali S. Nariman has attained the status of a pre-eminent advocate whose views are not only heard by those in the corridors of power – both judicial and political – but also respected. This volume presents his life journey right from his childhood in Rangoon to the present. Starting with his formative years, when he had the good fortune to interact with many eminent judges and advocates, the author moves on to deal with a wide variety of important subjects, such as:
• The sanctity of the Indian Constitution and attempts to tamper with it.
• Crucial cases that have made a decisive impact on the nation, especially on the interpretation of the law.
• The relationship between the political class and the judiciary, and how political power can be asserted in the guise of judicial interpretation.
• The cancer of corruption and how to combat this menace.
The author also outlines measures to restore the now-low credibility of the legal profession. He delineates his role in several high-profile cases and describes the highlights of his tenure in the Rajya Sabha. This book is a must for both members of the legal profession and the lay reader who will find the contents informative, educative and thought-provoking.
A revelatory, comprehensive and perceptive autobiography – candid, compelling and authoritative
Over the decades, Fali S. Nariman has attained the status of a pre-eminent advocate whose views are not only heard by those in the corridors of power – both judicial and political – but also respected. This volume presents his life journey right from his childhood in Rangoon to the present. Starting with his formative years, when he had the good fortune to interact with many eminent judges and advocates, the author moves on to deal with a wide variety of important subjects, such as:
• The sanctity of the Indian Constitution and attempts to tamper with it.
• Crucial cases that have made a decisive impact on the nation, especially on the interpretation of the law.
• The relationship between the political class and the judiciary, and how political power can be asserted in the guise of judicial interpretation.
• The cancer of corruption and how to combat this menace.
The author also outlines measures to restore the now-low credibility of the legal profession. He delineates his role in several high-profile cases and describes the highlights of his tenure in the Rajya Sabha. This book is a must for both members of the legal profession and the lay reader who will find the contents informative, educative and thought-provoking.
See science as you’ve never seen it before.
This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its truly ground-breaking visual approach to the world around us. Jaw-dropping 3D computer-generated images burst from the pages, detailing the tiny atoms that make up our Universe and the incredible forces that keep it all together. From mixtures and metamorphosis to friction and flying, the wonders of biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to together in one must-have volume. Travel to the tropics to see feeding flamingoes, dive deep underwater to swim with a blue whale, and rush to the racetrack to lift the top on a Formula 1 car.
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Science! covers all the key core subjects in glorious technicolour detail alongside easy explanations and fun facts to spark young minds to the science that surrounds us.
Part of DK’s hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.
‘Vintage Shobhaa Dé, with scathing take-offs on everything, from the caste system to male chauvinism, from sex to social pretension . . . in other words, it’s all great fun’-Economic Times
Watching the preparations for independent India’s 60th birthday in 2007, Dé-poised then to enter her own sixth decade-was struck by the thought, ‘Surely my life has taken the same trajectory as the country’s!’ While she reflected on this, many more questions arose: Does India really deserve to congratulate itself? Has it lived up to the early promises it made to its people? Does Dé herself believe in India?
In Superstar India, an intimate confession to her readers, Dé answers these questions and discovers a jawan-young-India, ready to find its place in today’s world. Witty, passionate and gloriously opinionated, Superstar India celebrates the spirit of a nation that is certainly not about to lose its glow.
Ed is a little dog without a home but a heart full of hope. Alia is a little girl with a heart full of love and a secret superpower. When Ed meets Alia, she becomes his safe place. In turn, he inspires her to be the best version of herself.
Ed Finds a Home celebrates ordinary kindnesses and the hero inside each one of us.
Join Alia and Ed on all their exciting adventures in this new picture-book series, The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma.
2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
A Buddhist master’s guide to cultivating dignity through meditation to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
The notion of dignity is crucial to the question of how best to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, particularly for today’s environment in which so many of us experience self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of being trapped by anxiety, dissatisfaction, or even success. How, in such a circumstance, can we gain authentic and unshakeable dignity? In Awakening Dignity, Phakchok Rinpoche draws from the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to offer a unique and fresh approach to answer this question.
From the Buddhist perspective, dignity is an inherent quality of fundamental wholeness and completeness that we all naturally possess: our true nature is pure and our heart is noble. In this guide, Phakchok Rinpoche shows how knowing that we are whole and complete already—and gaining trust and certainty in that understanding—can counteract the common feeling that we are not enough, that something is missing.
Gaining unwavering trust in ourselves protects us from life’s ups and downs. With genuine dignity, we are not riddled with uncertainty, anxiety, or self-doubt. Rather, we are able to face any circumstance with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Through reflections, examples, and simple meditations—such as embracing adversity and practicing compassion—Awakening Dignity provides all the tools necessary to fully embody our fundamental dignity.
Fully revised and updated—the must-have guide to acing the interview and landing the dream job, from “America’s top career expert” (The Los Angeles Times)
60 Seconds and You’re Hired! has already helped thousands of job seekers get their dream jobs by excelling in crucial interviews. America’s top job search expert Robin Ryan draws on her 20 years as a career counselor, 30 years of direct hiring, and extensive contact with hundreds of recruiters, decisions makers, and HR professionals to teach you proven strategies to help you take charge of the interview process and get the job you want. Brief, compact, and packed with insightful direction to give you the cutting edge to slip past the competition, 60 Seconds and You’re Hired! is here to help you succeed! This newly revised edition features:
• Unique techniques like “The 60 Second Sell” and “The 5-Point Agenda”
• Over 125 answers to tough, tricky interview questions employers often ask
• How to handle structured or behavioral interview questions
• Questions you should always ask, and questions you should never ask
• How to deal effectively with any salary questions to preserve your negotiating power
• 20 interview pitfalls to avoid
• Proven negotiation techniques that secure higher salaries – and much more!
Stink Moody is a fact freak, a math maniac, a science star, an encyclopedia enthusiast. In short, he’s smart and pursues his passions with . . . well, a passion. In each book of this ten book boxset, the enterprising Stink goes all out in pursuit of adventure and in search of answers to his burning questions, often with hilarious results!
Titles In This Set:
1. Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mould
2. Sink and the Shark Sleepover
3. Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
4. Sink and the Midnight Zombie Walk
5. Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
6. Stink – Solar System Superhero
7. Sink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
8. Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers
9. Stink and the Incredible Super-Galatic Jawbreaker
10. Stink – The Incredible Shrinking Kid
A perfect gift for Judy Moody uber-fans! Everyone’s favorite exuberant third-grader is celebrated like never before with a GIANT set of her fifteen adventures. From bad moods to saving the world, solving mysteries to predicting the future, Judy’s many memories — and moods — provide hours of entertainment. Whether they’ve followed Judy for years or are encountering her for the first time, readers will get a thrill from this cool and colorful boxed set.
Titles In This Set:
Judy Moody
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
Saves the World
Predicts the Future
The Doctor Is In
Declares Independence
Around the World in 8 1/2 Days
Goes to College
Girl Detective
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm
Judy Moody, Mood Martian
Judy Moody and the Bucket List
Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party
Judy Moody, Book Quiz Whiz
Local pub owner and cocktail genius Jaiman Patil can’t help but be enamoured with journalist/matchmaker Jia Deshpande and her meddling spirit. He’s always been an honorary part of her family, but even more so since his own moved to America. Life with the Deshpandes is chaotic and loud, but it’s also more loving than anything he experienced growing up, and he wouldn’t risk losing that for the world. It feels manageable—until his pub begins to struggle and his long-hidden feelings for Jia grow deeper.
When Jia’s attempts at office matchmaking go haywire, risking new friendships and her relationship with Jaiman, she must reevaluate her own thoughts on love. For the first time, Jia Deshpande realizes that love may be a lot more complicated than she thought. Luckily, happily-ever-afters are never in short supply in Mumbai.
