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Scent of the Nameless

Scent of the Nameless traces the quiet unravelling of an ordinary life in urban India.

An unnamed middle-class office clerk lives with his wife and young daughter in a modest Mumbai apartment, leading a life of contented monotony—until a credit card unleashes desires he never knew existed. What begins as convenience becomes compulsion, then catastrophe. Debt seeps into everything: his relationships, his dignity, even his sense of self. As his humiliation deepens, the unseen machinery of markets, power and privilege tightens its grip around him.

Blending satire with hallucinatory lyricism and psychological tension, this novel by Geet Chaturvedi, in Anita Gopalan’s translation, is a piercing meditation on modern capitalism and the insidious violence of economic inequality. Written with restraint and moral precision, it stands in quiet kinship with J.M. Coetzee, W.G. Sebald and Thomas Bernhard.

Good Morning, Good Life Expanded Edition: 5 Simple Habits to Master Your Mornings and Upgrade Your Life

Not a morning person? No problem.

Amy Schmittauer Landino, best-selling author and top lifestyle coach, gives you the tools you need to build a morning routine so you can own your day before it owns you—now updated for today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world.

Do you struggle to get going in the morning, constantly hitting the snooze button and scrambling to start your day? Are you tired of being told you need to wake up at 5 a.m. or do sunrise yoga to be successful? What if you could design your own morning routine—one that actually makes you want to get out of bed?

In this newly updated edition of Good Morning, Good Life, best-selling author and top lifestyle coach Amy Schmittauer Landino shows you how to design a morning routine that fits your lifestyle.

With her signature blend of practical wisdom and infectious positivity, Amy gives you the tools to:

• Define your “why” so you wake up with energy and intention
• Avoid common morning traps that drain you before your day even starts
• Create daily rituals that reflect who you are and align with your goals
• Build momentum that lasts all day with smart, simple productivity tips

You can unlock a more empowered version of yourself right away, starting with the first moments of your day. It’s time to stop dreading your alarm, take back your mornings, and start living a life you love.

The Silent Witness: Discovering Thou Art That through Advaita Vedanta and Quantum Consciousness

What is the true meaning of life . . . and who are we beyond the body and mind?

Meaning isn’t something we find; it’s something we consciously create. Through self-reflection and self-awareness, we begin to understand our place in the larger whole, shaping a life rooted in purpose, connection, and growth. Psychologically, this search for meaning drives us. Spiritually, it deepens into the awareness of awareness itself—an invitation to move beyond the limits of body and mind and into lasting inner peace.

Drawing on timeless philosophies and modern thought, The Silent Witness explores the age-old question: ‘Why do we exist?’ Through reflections on meditation, mindfulness, and inner awareness, it challenges conventional beliefs and encourages deeper inquiry.

More than a self-help manual, it is a guide to understanding the connection between science and spirituality, matter and energy, and the transient and the eternal.

If you seek clarity, purpose, and higher consciousness, this book offers a fresh perspective to help you live with meaning, balance, and inner fulfilment.

Miss ‘Moti’vation: An Illustrated Guide to Living Large in Small Moments

In these beautifully illustrated pages, Miss Moti invites you to pause, notice, and breathe. Whether she’s napping on a sunny bench or chasing clouds across mountaintops, she reminds us that life is more than a race or a before-and-after story.

This isn’t a book just about body positivity; it’s a celebration of life positivity. It’s about unplugging, embracing the present moment, and daring to dream in your own time, in your own way.

With each turn of the page, you are gently nudged to live more fully, feel more deeply . . . and let yourself be, without rush or resistance.

USPs:

1. A refreshing shift from body positivity to ‘life positivity’
Goes beyond the familiar narrative of body acceptance to celebrate a slower, fuller, more present way of living—making it feel both timely and distinct.

2. A beloved, established character with a loyal following
Features Miss Moti, a widely recognised and relatable character from a popular column in Nepali Times, bringing with her an existing audience and proven appeal.

3. Gentle, illustrated wisdom that’s accessible and non-preachy
Combines warm, evocative illustrations with light, reflective messaging—offering emotional depth without the heaviness of traditional self-help.

4. Backed by a globally recognised, socially engaged artist
Created by a Fulbright Scholar whose work has been featured by major platforms like BBC Women’s Hour and The Guardian, lending credibility, reach, and cultural relevance.

Speaking with Nature / Prakriti Se Samvad / प्रकृति से संवाद

यह पुस्तक भारत में पर्यावरण आंदोलन की जड़ों को समझने का एक महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रयास है। रामचंद्र गुहा इसमें दिखाते हैं कि कैसे भारत में प्रकृति के प्रति संवेदनशीलता केवल आधुनिक विचार नहीं, बल्कि सदियों पुरानी सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक और आर्थिक परंपराओं से जुड़ी हुई है। पुस्तक में भारतीय इतिहास से जुड़े नौ पर्यावरणविदों के माध्यम से यह बताया गया है कि आम लोगों—विशेषकर ग्रामीण समुदायों—ने अपने जीवन और आजीविका की रक्षा के लिए पर्यावरण संरक्षण को एक संघर्ष के रूप में अपनाया। गुहा यह भी स्पष्ट करते हैं कि भारतीय पर्यावरणवाद पश्चिमी मॉडल से अलग है, क्योंकि यह केवल प्रकृति की रक्षा नहीं, बल्कि सामाजिक न्याय और संसाधनों के समान वितरण से भी जुड़ा है।

Make it Happen Hindi / Man Ke Jeete Jeet / मन के जीते जीत

मैनिफ़ेस्टिंग कोई जादू न होकर एक ऐसी प्रक्रिया है, जिसकी मदद से आप अपने स्पष्ट फ़ोकस, विश्वास, व सोच-समझकर किए गए कार्यों के माध्यम से, अपने लक्ष्यों व विचारों को हकीकत में बदल सकते हैं।
अकसर हम अपने आस-पास के माहौल और लोगों के दबाव में आ जाते हैं। हमें अपनी असली ताकत का अंदाज़ा नहीं होता, इसलिए हम ख़ुद पर भरोसा नहीं कर पाते। यह किताब आपको दो तरीकों से आगे बढ़ना सिखाएगी।
मानसिकता : सबसे पहले यह साफ करें कि आपको असल में क्या चाहिए। अपना विज़न स्पष्ट करें व आम मानसिक बाधाओं; जैसे अपने मन से डर, शक और नेगेटिव विचारों को निकाल फेंकें, जो आपको आगे बढ़ने से रोकते हैं।
क्रियान्वयन : सिर्फ सोचने से कुछ नहीं होगा, काम करना ज़रूरी है। सही मौकों को पहचानें, उनका लाभ उठाएँ और चाहे कितनी भी मुश्किलें आएँ, अपने रास्ते पर डटे रहें।
मैनिफ़ेस्टिंग का मतलब हाथ-पर-हाथ रखकर बैठना नहीं है। यह एक सक्रिय प्रक्रिया है—जब आप सही सोच के साथ मेहनत करते हैं, तभी आपको रिजल्ट मिलते हैं।

Ghost on Peepal Tree Hindi / Peepal Ki Chhanw Mein / पीपल की छाँव में

एक ऐसी पुस्तक है जो पर्यावरण, आध्यात्म और मानवीय संवेदनाओं को एक सूत्र में पिरोती है। यह केवल वृक्षों की कहानी नहीं, बल्कि उस गहरे संबंध की खोज है जो मनुष्य और प्रकृति के बीच सदियों से मौजूद है। इस पुस्तक में पीपल बाबा ने अपने जीवन के अनुभवों, संस्मरणों और विचारों के माध्यम से यह दिखाया है कि पीपल का वृक्ष केवल एक प्राकृतिक इकाई नहीं, बल्कि ऊर्जा, चेतना और आध्यात्मिकता का प्रतीक है। भारतीय संस्कृति में इसकी विशेष महत्ता को लेखक ने आधुनिक दृष्टिकोण के साथ प्रस्तुत किया है। यह पाठकों को न केवल पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति जागरूक करती है, बल्कि उन्हें अपने भीतर और प्रकृति के साथ गहरे जुड़ाव को महसूस करने के लिए प्रेरित करती है।

Greatest Ghost Stories | Spooky Thrillers and Supernatural Adventures Written by India’s Beloved Authors | Ruskin Bond, Paro Anand & More | Perfect for Ages 9+

From a creepy spirit lurking in a deserted bungalow and a goddess reborn demanding blood, to a haunted school, sinister wind chimes and a possessed doll, this spine-tingling collection is filled with eerie encounters and chilling mysteries.

Packed with deliciously spooky tales, this much-loved collection now returns as Greatest Ghost Stories, perfect for readers who love a good fright. Featuring stories by some of the finest voices in children’s literature, including: • Adithi Rao • Anita Vachharajani • Asha Nehemiah • Chatura Rao • Deepa Agarwal • Jerry Pinto • Paro Anand • Payal Dhar • Ranjit Lal • Ruskin Bond • Satyajit Ray • Shashi Warrier • Subhadra Sen Gupta

INSIDE THIS BOOK:

  • Spine-tingling tales packed with mystery and suspense
  • Eerie encounters, haunted places and unforgettable twists
  • Engaging stories that keeps readers hooked till the last page
  • A deliciously spooky reading experience for thrill-seekers

Why you’ll love it:

  • PERFECT FOR AGES 9+: Just the right amount of scare and suspense
  • THRILLING PAGE-TURNERS: Stories that keep readers coming back for more
  • BY MUCH-LOVED AUTHORS: Featuring some of the finest voices in children’s literature
  • PERFECT FOR SPOOKY READS: Great for late-night reading or sharing with friends
  • A GREAT GIFT: For every young reader who loves a good fright

We Were Making History… (Zubaan Classics)

In the early 1980s, members of Stree Shakti Sanghatana, a Hyderabad women’s collective, set out to talk to women who had been part of the legendary Telangana People’s Struggle (1946-51), a rebellion which began in the erstwhile Hyderabad state and was put down by the newly inaugurated republic. The group interviewed more than 50 women, from well-known figures like Mallu Swarajyam, Chityala Ailamma and Jamalunnisa Baji to women across caste and class whose lives had been transformed by the struggle, like Kamalamma, Pramilatai, and Dudala Salamma. Sixteen of these interviews were published in Telugu as Manaku Teliyani Mana Charitra (1986) and translated into English as ‘We Were Making History…’: Life Stories of Women in the Telangana People’s Struggle (1989). This reprint presents that classic for a new generation of readers.

Your Perfect Dream Girl

Fifteen years ago, Sukhnidh Kaur became an influencer. Now twenty-seven, she sits down to analyse every DM, selfie, and insecurity collected over a decade—and reckons with what happened to her girlhood.

Written as twenty-five letters to a faceless man, Kaur’s generation-defining debut traces what shapes young urban women’s lives online—filters, followers, snark forums that turn girls into bloodsport, dating apps, deepfakes, AI girlfriends—and stares down the churning abyss of how we got here.

A dossier of real stories, journal entries, love letters men sent her growing up, and interviews with industry insiders, Your Perfect Dream Girl builds a single argument: women are the most lucrative product of every technological revolution, and AI is about to industrialise every broken part of how we consume them.

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