यह पुस्तक, पाठकों के सामने मुख्य पात्रों के अनुभवों और उनके जीवन की परिस्थितियों की गतिशीलता से सीखने के साथ ही उन्हें रोमांचित करने के लिए रहस्योद्घाटन से भरी पैंतालीस सरल कहानियाँ प्रस्तुत करती है।
यह किताब, हृदय के लोच को एक केंद्रित दिमाग विकसित करने के लिए प्रेरित करती है। इसमें संकलित कहानियों की यह सामूहिक प्रस्तुति पाठकों को अपने जीवन की जिम्मेदारी लेने और नए तरीकों को प्रभावी ढंग से अपनाने के लिए बेहतर ढंग से सक्षम बनाएगी।
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The Next Conversation (Hindi) /Sarthak Baatcheet/सार्थक बातचीत
फिशर ने छोटे, सरल, व्यावहारिक वीडियो के जरिये लाखों फालोअर्स बनाए हैं, जो लोगों को कम बहस और ज्यादा बात करने के गुर सिखाते हैं। चाहे यह किसी बेकाबू बातचीत को संभालने का मसला हो, किसी जटिल व्यक्तित्व से निपटना हो, या आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपनी बात पर अड़े रहना, धरातल से जुड़े उनके तरीकों ने अनगिनत लोगों को जीवन की सबसे कठिन परिस्थितियों से निपटने में मदद की है। अब, पहली बार फिशर ने अपनी तीन हिस्सों वाली संचार प्रणाली (इसे नियंत्रण के साथ कहें, इसे आत्मविश्वास के साथ कहें, इसे जुड़ाव के लिए कहें) के अहम पहलुओं को अलग-अलग तरीकों से पेश किया है, जिसे सहज अंदाज में किसी भी तरह के हालात में लागू किया जा सकता है।
The Step Child
Angaliyat tells the story of oppression and exclusion by transforming the vanquished into the victor, by turning the periphery into the core. The portrayal of Methi and Kanku as ‘pure’ women challenges the age-old perceptions of higher castes which denigrate the practice of remarriage among ‘backward’ communities. The stepchild who follows the mother to a new home holding her finger or angali, remains on the periphery of the stepfather’s family. Significant from several points of view, the novel provides a view of the ‘history from below’. Caught in external and internal forms of colonization, the community of weavers, the Vankars, is subject to oppression from the more powerful upper caste of the Patels.
Caught Yapping
‘I do not want to see you, Mr Warner. There are two teams out there; one is trying to play cricket; and the other is not.’
‘There is a little bit of the whore in all of us, gentlemen. What is your price?’
‘Thank you for making my tournament a success.’
‘Girls don’t play cricket.’
Bodyline, World Series Cricket and IPL—all seminal events in the game’s history and succinctly captured in the quotes above by Bill Woodfull, Kerry Packer and Lalit Modi, respectively. And a casual comment made by a policeman to Rachael Heyhoe, which spurred her on to become a cricketer and eventually organize the World Cup, two years before the men’s!
Caught Yapping takes a never-trodden before route to narrate the history of cricket, using the medium of quotes to do the talking.
Why quotes?
Cricket has inspired considerable literature and continues to do so. Then there are words the people of cricket have spoken on the field, in press conferences, in commentary boxes and elsewhere. These are tales that scorecards do not tell, stories of heroes and villains, rises and falls, temptations and resistance, inclusions and exclusions. This book chronicles the history of cricket, and history means little without the people. And what better way to tell the story of the people than in their own words?
Nehru’s India Hindi / Nehru Ka Bharat / नेहरु का भारत
संप्रभुता, लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, गरीब समर्थक दृष्टिकोण और आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण – भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल मूल्यों को संक्षेप में ‘भारत का विचार’ कहा गया है। जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने न केवल स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान इन मूल्यों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी, बल्कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद नवजात राष्ट्र में उन्हें लागू करने में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। उनका जीवन, दर्शन और कार्य भारत के लिए उनके दृष्टिकोण पर प्रकाश डालते हैं : इसका सभ्यतागत अतीत, स्वतंत्रता के बाद के राष्ट्र के लिए रोड मैप और भविष्य की संभावनाएँ। इतिहास और भारत के सांस्कृतिक अतीत के बारे में नेहरू की समझ पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हुए, पुस्तक सांप्रदायिकता की उनकी गहरी समझ और धर्मनिरपेक्षता के प्रति उनकी प्रतिबद्धता के लिए एक खिड़की खोलती है। लोकतांत्रिक समाज में उनका पूर्ण विश्वास और भारतीय धरती पर इसके पोषण में उनका अमूल्य योगदान, और वैज्ञानिक सोच से ओतप्रोत समाज के साथ-साथ एक स्वतंत्र और समतावादी अर्थव्यवस्था के निर्माण में उनके प्रयास, हमें बीसवीं सदी के महानतम व्यक्तियों में से एक के जीवन और कार्य के बारे में कई अंतर्दृष्टि प्रदान करते हैं। उनके निधन के छह दशक बाद, क्या नेहरू के सिद्धांत, जो भारत के स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के मूल्यों को दर्शाते हैं, अभी भी प्रासंगिक हैं?
Outlive (Hindi)/आउटलिव
आउटलिव किताब प्रसिद्ध डॉक्टर पीटर अटिया द्वारा लिखी गई है, जो स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु (longevity) और जीवनशैली से जुड़ी महत्त्वपूर्ण बातों को सरल भाषा में प्रस्तुत करती है। यह किताब हमें केवल लंबा जीवन जीने की नहीं, बल्कि बेहतर और स्वस्थ जीवन जीने की दिशा में प्रेरित करती है।
डॉ. अटिया आधुनिक विज्ञान और रिसर्च के माध्यम से बताते हैं कि कैसे हम चार मुख्य रोगों — हृदय रोग, कैंसर, टाइप 2 डायबिटीज़ और न्यूरोडिजेनेरेटिव बीमारियों — से बचाव कर सकते हैं। वे पारंपरिक चिकित्सा के नजरिए को चुनौती देते हुए “Medicine 3.0” की बात करते हैं, जो रोकथाम पर ज़ोर देता है, न कि सिर्फ इलाज पर।
आउटलिव न केवल शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य बल्कि मानसिक संतुलन, नींद, पोषण और व्यायाम को भी महत्त्व देती है। यह किताब हर उस व्यक्ति के लिए उपयोगी है जो सच में एक लंबा, स्वस्थ और अर्थपूर्ण जीवन जीना चाहता है।
India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent
A dazzling new history of the Indian subcontinent and its diverse peoples in global context—from antiquity to today
Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India—which includes today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan—and the people who have lived there.
A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilization to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification.
Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasizing the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalized groups.
You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent.
WONDERFUL WODEHOUSE: JEEVES AND WOOSTER 7 BOOKS BOXSET: The Inimitable Jeeves, Carry On, Jeeves, Thank you, Jeeves and more! | A Timeless Classic | Perfect Gift for Comedy Lovers!
‘Wit, whimsy, and Wodehouse – all in one glorious collection.
Step into the uproarious world of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves with this beautifully presented 7-book boxset of P.G. Wodehouse’s finest comedies. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the madcap misadventures of London’s most lovable duo, this collection promises laugh-out-loud delight on every page.
What’s Inside This Box Set?
1. The Inimitable Jeeves – Meet Jeeves, the all-knowing valet who saves Bertie from engagements, overbearing aunts, and his own blunders.
2. Carry On, Jeeves – A collection of the earliest Jeeves stories, introducing Wodehouse’s sparkling style and timeless humour.
3. Very Good, Jeeves – Eleven unforgettable tales featuring Bertie’s misadventures and Jeeves’ impeccable problem-solving.
4. Thank You, Jeeves – Banjo-playing, buttered cats, and Bertie on the run… but never fear – Jeeves is near.
5. Right Ho, Jeeves – Considered one of the best in the series, this novel sees Jeeves reluctantly take on Gussie Fink-Nottle, newts, and romance.
6. Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit – A fake pearl necklace, a domineering aunt, and Bertie’s ever-deepening entanglements.
7. Ring for Jeeves – A Jeeves tale without Bertie! Jeeves steps out solo in a delightful departure full of classic Wodehousian charm.
Why You’ll Love This Collection:
• ✅ Timeless British Humour: Dry, sharp, and utterly absurd – Wodehouse’s wit remains unmatched.
• ✅ Perfect for Fans of Comedy and Period Drama: If you adore Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie, or Oscar Wilde, you’ll fall for Bertie and Jeeves.
• ✅ Ideal Gift for All Ages: For birthdays, holidays, or just because – laughter is the best gift. • ✅ Accessible Yet Brilliant: Wodehouse’s prose is deceptively simple, hiding brilliance beneath its light touch.
Ring for Jeeves – and let the laughter begin.
The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson
One day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for the New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they’d had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company—and the entire pharmaceutical industry—for the Times. His subsequent investigations and ongoing research since that very first conversation led to this book—a blistering exposé of a trusted American institution and the largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.
Harris takes us light years away from J & J’s image as the child-friendly ‘baby company’, uncovering reams of evidence showing decades of dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions. He explores multiple disasters: cover-ups regarding the linkage between Johnson’s Baby Powder to cancer, the surprising dangers of Tylenol, a campaign to sell antipsychotics that are alleged to have cost countless lives, a popular drug used to support cancer patients that studies have shown to actually increase the risk of cancerous tumours and questionable marketing that accelerated opioid addictions through a product that rivals even those of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma.
Filled with shocking and infuriating but utterly necessary revelations, The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson is a landmark work of investigative journalism that lays bare the deep-rooted corruption behind the image of babies bathing with a smile.
The Calm Prescription
In a world that glorifies hustle, The Calm Prescription by Luke Coutinho is your invitation to return to yourself. This isn’t just a book,—it’s the culmination of over 14 years of real-world practice and science, revealing a truth we’ve seen time and again: emotional health and stress are at the very heart of human well-being.
No supplement or superfood can outmatch the healing power of a calm and regulated nervous system. True prevention and longevity begin when you spend less time stuck in fight-or-flight and more time in the parasympathetic state—your body’s natural mode of rest, repair, and recovery.
Inside these pages, you’ll find 75 simple, science-backed practices designed to activate your calm. No jargon, no fancy equipment—just small, powerful shifts you can do anywhere, anytime. Open any page, try one tool, and return to calm. This is your prescription for better health, longevity, and happiness. It is innate, free, and always accessible.
Your calm is calling. Answer it today.