In August 2017, over a thousand neo-Nazis, fascists, Klan members, and neo-Confederates descended on a small southern city to protest the pending removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. Within an hour of their arrival, the city’s historic downtown was a scene of bedlam as armored far-right cadres battled activists in the streets. Before the weekend was over, a neo-Nazi had driven a car into a throng of counter-protesters, killing a young woman and injuring dozens.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Deborah Baker has written a riveting and panoptic account of what unfolded that weekend, focusing less on the rally’s far-right leaders than on the story of the city itself. University, local, and state officials, including law enforcement, were unable or unwilling to grasp the gathering threat. Clergy, activists, and organizers from all walks of life saw more clearly what was coming and, at great personal risk, worked to warn and defend their city.
To understand why their warnings fell on deaf ears, Baker does a deep dive into American history. In her research she discovers an uncannily similar event that took place decades before when an emissary of the poet and fascist Ezra Pound arrived in Charlottesville intending to start a race war. In Charlottesville, Baker shows how a city more associated with Thomas Jefferson than civil unrest became a flashpoint in a continuing struggle over a nation’s founding myths.
Kalki Divekar grows up a daughter of Kingston—a city the British built on the ashes of Bombay. The older generation, including her father, have been lost to the brutal hunt for rebels. Young men are drafted to fight wars they will never return from. And the people of her city are more interested in fighting each other than facing their true oppressors.
When tragedy strikes close to home, Kalki and her group of friends begin to play a dangerous game, obtaining jobs working for the British while secretly planning to destroy the empire from the inside out. They found Kingston’s new independence movement, knowing one wrong move means certain death. Facing threats from all quarters, Kalki must decide whether it’s more important to be a hero or to survive.
Told as ten moments from Kalki’s life that mirror the Dashavatara, the ten avatars of Vishnu, Ten Incarnations of Rebellion is a sweeping, deeply felt speculative novel of empowerment, friendship, self-determination, and the true meaning of freedom.
As technology, trade and affordable travel make our planet a much more interconnected place, and India’s importance on the world stage grows, India’s foreign policy attracts greater interest and scrutiny than ever before, both within and outside the country.
How do we understand the evolution of India’s foreign policy from the early years after Independence to the present day? How should India position itself as it moves towards 100 years of independence in 2047? These are among the big questions India’s Tryst with the World seeks to address.
Recognizing that India’s foreign policy is ultimately driven by the strength of its people (not just the privileged few) and its economy as a whole, this book prises open the discussion on India’s place in the world, taking it far beyond traditional foreign policy mandarins.
A thoughtful mix of essays by some of India’s most respected diplomats, opinion makers and political leaders—including the late Manmohan Singh, Shashi Tharoor, Shivshankar Menon, Suhasini Haider and Kishore Mahbubani—this new volume in the acclaimed Rethinking India series could not be coming out at a more opportune time in history, with all the uncertainty wrought by wars on several fronts and political disruption caused by the rise of the Right the world over.
India, the largest democracy and fastest-growing large economy in the world, faces unique challenges when it comes to the epochal AI. This scrupulously researched book, which includes interviews with practitioners, policymakers and tech evangelists, answers the questions every Indian today is grappling with. Steering clear of utopian hype and dystopian gloom, this book provides a balanced and nuanced understanding of AI’s use cases and impact on our lives, livelihood and society.
The Indian gold market is a multifaceted and dynamic sector, intricately linked to the nation’s culture, economy and demographics. Structural transformations, including escalating GDP, an expanding middle-class and a youthful, economically engaged populace propel the growing demand for gold. Innovations such as digital gold and the growth of organized retail are transforming consumer behaviour, while regulatory enhancements are tackling issues in refining, recycling and trading activities. Nonetheless, challenges such as smuggling, infrastructural deficiencies and fragmented industry dynamics continue to infest the industry, as the stakes are quite high.
Gold has seen a massive resurgence not only in India but around the world. This book covers the most essential facets of the Indian gold industry. Through targeted reforms and improved market structures,
India has the potential to harmonize its ancient veneration for gold with contemporary socio-economic ambitions.
One-Minute Wisdom offers core insights and transformative coaching techniques that Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, one of the longest-serving directors of an IIM, has developed over three decades in leadership, education and personal development. Prof. Chatterjee’s impressive credentials include formal coaching training at INSEAD and Harvard, which have significantly shaped the methodologies shared in this work.
The book is divided into three parts—Life, Learning and Leadership—illustrated with hand-drawn sketches and slice-of-life examples.
Designed for the reader who is pressed for time, with easily digestible insights and charming essays, this is a book that will help you find purpose and also empower you to become wiser, one page at a time.
Today, children are entering a world that values speed and efficiency above all else, the opposite of what they need to become human beings. Our materialist, hi-tech culture fails to support children through their primary task in the first seven years—forming the physical body. Instead, it creates little adults who are prematurely intellectualized, uneasy in their bodies, and ill-prepared to become physically strong, emotionally resilient, freethinking individuals. To bridge the gap, this book:
- Educates parents about the consciousness of a young child who lovingly absorbs all impressions from the environment to develop as a physical being;
- Alerts parents to intense impressions such as screen use, academic learning and adultification bias that are hard for children to assimilate;
- Awakens parents to understand difficult behaviours as manifestations of undigested impressions; and
- Empowers parents to create a healthy rhythm of growth by preventing intense ‘inbreaths’ as well as balancing these with ‘outbreaths’ such as time in nature, free play, chores and plentiful rest.
Rhythmic Parenting reclaims children’s right to fulfil their highest human potential and places parents at the forefront of this mission.
Emma finally has a fresh start—a new boyfriend, a place of her own, and a little distance from her overprotective sister. Sure, she’s struggling to find a job, and her apartment isn’t in the best part of town, but it’s hers. And for the first time in a while, she’s happy.
Until she uncovers a devastating lie.
Her perfect boyfriend? He’s already married.
Emma knows she should walk away, but something keeps pulling her back. There’s more to his secrets than just a hidden wife. He is not who he claims to be.
And when Emma finally learns the truth about his wife, everything takes a terrifying turn.
They are not a normal couple.
- A Gripping Psychological Thriller
- A Deceptive Love Story
- A Mystery That Unfolds with Shocking Twists
- A Final Twist You Won’t See Coming
- Perfect for Fans of Freida McFadden & Kiersten Modglin
Master the Art of Questioning and Transform the Way You Think and Communicate
Imagine stepping into a debate, a meeting, or even a casual conversation—feeling completely confident, prepared not just to speak, but to make a real impact. Too often, we struggle to express our thoughts clearly, leaving us feeling unheard or misunderstood. But what if there was a way to break through these barriers and master the art of communication?
The Socratic Way of Questioning unveils the secrets of Socrates’ timeless method, showing you how to:
- Engage in insightful, thought-provoking dialogue
- Challenge assumptions and uncover hidden truths
- Navigate complex arguments with clarity and confidence
- Strengthen your critical thinking and persuasion skills
- Foster deeper connections through effective communication
By applying the Socratic method, you’ll not only become a better communicator but also a more insightful thinker and impactful leader. Whether you’re looking to enhance your debating skills, sharpen your reasoning, or influence discussions, this book provides the tools to elevate your conversations and reveal the truth with precision.
Unlock the power of Socratic questioning and transform the way you engage with the world—starting today!
Mind Over Matter: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Mental Barriers and Taking Action
Your approach to life is a powerful mix of action and mindset. If anxiety and fear dominate your thoughts, they will shape your decisions and, ultimately, your outcomes. But what if you could train your mind to believe in the best possible results—while still considering risks?
Mind Over Matter isn’t just another book on self-discipline—it’s a toolbox designed to keep you moving toward your goals. With no fluff or vague theories, this book provides direct, actionable techniques to ensure your actions align with your intentions.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The emotional, psychological, and biological obstacles holding you back
- The 5-step cycle of laziness—and how to break free from it
- A series of tough questions that force self-awareness and action
- A powerful formula for maximizing willpower and staying motivated
- A bonus chapter from bestselling author Stephen Guise on using mini habits to rewire your mindset
Stop falling into self-defeating patterns. Take control of your thoughts, take action, and start creating the life you want—one intentional step at a time.
