Have you ever been bullied for being overweight? The reality of being a plus-sized person is that you’re trying to live a life just as complicated, exciting, fun and challenging as everyone else. But the problem is, at every turn, society sends the message that you should apologize for simply being in your own body. As obesity rates soar, so does the prevalence of shaming those affected by it. But what’s truly concerning is that fat shaming is often deceptive, steeped in misinformation and perpetuated by sources we trust, including some healthcare professionals. It’s time to reshape the conversation. The Book of Body Positivity delves into why the measures aimed at controlling the so-called obesity epidemic have fallen short and presents solutions for a healthier future. This book offers an incisive critique of current practices, serving as an insightful guide to the fragmented science surrounding weight and health.
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Investing Decoded
Anirudh Rathore believes the stock market is for everyone—you shouldn’t need a degree in finance to be able to invest and grow your money. Led by this tenet, he distils his learnings in Investment Decoded, based on classic treatises on value investing and years of experience from growing his own portfolio. This is the definitive beginner’s guide to acquiring the tools and mindset required to start securing your financial future.
Buddha in Love
Geetanjali’s quest for happiness in relationships . . . failed. Time and again. A short-lived abusive marriage and its subsequent emotional, mental and social fallout forced her to question all her assumptions about romance and relationships.
Buddha in Love distils all she learnt. We are not born relationship-ready. A loving partnership takes effort, and, contrary to what you might expect, to achieve it you have to work on yourself. What does it take to be in a successful relationship? Do all relationships look the same? Does a relationship equate to happiness? Why and when should you marry?
In this narrative about vulnerability, Geetanjali takes her story and its eventual happy ending as a star ting point to answer all these questions.
Featuring conversations with Gautam and based on the Buddha’s teachings, Buddha in Love is infused with the real-life experiences of people and anchored in practical wisdom. It guides, nudges and supports you to find solutions to heartbreak and disappointment in love, and succeed in your quest for lasting partnerships.
This unique book beckons you to come and fall in love.
The Parents I Met
The one question that always comes with being a parent is, ‘Am I doing this right?’. Yet, the love we feel for our child is irrevocable. Parenting is probably the only relationship we’ll never walk out of. We are in it forever.
But today, somewhere in the rigmarole of life and material achievements, we forget these precious moments and start chasing that first place on the victory stand for our kids.
Featuring interviews conducted by Mansi Zaveri, the founder of the award-winning parenting platform Kidsstoppress.com, The Parents I Met is an anthology of her authentic conversations with parents of successful individuals who made it big against all odds. What was it that they did right while raising their kids to create the person their child is today? This is what she set out to find.
The challenges faced by each new generation may be unique, but the fundamental principles to overcome them remain the same. We hope that in these stories, you will find answers, advice or simply validation.
Bear with Me, Amma
MT, as he is popularly known, is one of the most illustrious writers and film-makers from modern Kerala. His life’s work has won him the Jnanpith Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award, the National Film Award and the Padma Bhushan, among others.
MT grew up in the village of Kudallur in Kerala and his writings constantly evoke the landscape of the years he spent there. Many of the characters in his stories are based on people who lived in this region and the stories themselves often retell incidents that happened there.
The memoirs as well as the stories in this volume were chosen by MT himself. They pay homage to his childhood, his craft and most importantly, his Amma, whose restful presence they beautifully and poignantly capture.
Career 3.0
How to Thrive in the New World of Work
The old model of learn, earn and retire is no longer viable. We are living longer, working longer and facing constant changes in the skills and industries that demand them. We need a new approach to navigate the complex and uncertain landscape of work.
What does it mean to have a career in the 21st century?
We need to master the rules of Career 3.0.
In this book, Abhijit Bhaduri, a renowned expert on talent and leadership, shows you how to develop the six key skills that will make you future-ready and successful in Career 3.0. Whether you work for an organization, run your own business or do both, you will discover how to adapt to change, learn new skills, and lead with impact.
Career 3.0 is a guide that will help you stay relevant. The book is filled with inspiring stories that will challenge you to rethink your career vision, strategy and action. It will give you the tools and techniques to thrive in the new world of work.
You may be surprised to find out that you already have a Career 3.0 mindset. Now you know what it is called.
Strategic Choices, Ethical Dilemmas
Is it possible to win and still keep one’s soul? The Mahabharat tells us we can.
The ancient epic, which flourishes in the hearts and minds of many even today, deals with profound normative questions of (and advice on) morality, duty, virtue, law, justice and war. The text also does not shy away from pragmatic and strategic issues of negotiation, alliances, training and education, leadership, and more. Its unflinching look at bleak realities makes the Mahabharat a text uniquely applicable to our current times.
Drawing on the timeless stories of the Mahabharat, this book applies its practical wisdom to questions of our personal lives. It explores winning strategies that are suited to the modern day and work together with ethical choices.
Written for a broader audience of scholars, practitioners and other avid readers, Strategic Choices, Ethical Dilemmas will be useful for all those seeking to put the world to rights and provide some tasty food for thought for those who enjoy paradoxes and squared circles.
Fighting Retreat
Winston Churchill was closely connected with India from 1896, when he landed in Bombay with his regiment, until 1947, when Independence was finally achieved. No other British statesman had such a long association with the subcontinent—or interfered in its politics so consistently and harmfully.
Churchill strove to sabotage any moves towards Independence, crippling the Government of India Act over five years of dogged opposition to its passage in the 1930s. As prime minister during the Second World War, Churchill frustrated the freedom struggle from behind the scenes, delaying Independence by a decade. To this day for Indians, he is the imperialist villain, held personally responsible for the Bengal Famine of 1943.
This book reveals Churchill at his worst: cruel, obstructive and selfish. However, the same man was outstandingly liberal at the Colonial Office, risking his career with his generosity to the Boers, the Irish and the Middle East. Why was he so strangely hostile towards India?
Dreamers: Delightfully Illustrated Short Biographies to Inspire Young Readers
Do you dream of changing the world?
Here are ten tales of some exceptional girls and boys who dared to dream the impossible, and their first steps towards greatness in diverse fields.
They are Mahasweta Devi, Satyajit Ray, J.R.D. Tata, Bachendri Pal, Janaki Ammal, Salim Ali, P. T. Usha, R. K. Laxman and R. K. Narayan, P.C. Sorcar and Teejan Bai.
Illustrated in a style unique to each book, these are ten tales to inspire the Dreamer in you.
The box set has 10 books:
- The Girl Who Loved to Sing: Teejan Bai
- The Boy Who Played with Light: Satyajit Ray
- The Girl Who Was a Forest: Janaki Ammal
- The Boys Who Created Malgudi: R.K. Narayan and R.K. Laxman
- The Girl Who Climbed Mountains: Bachendri Pal
- The Boy Who Loved Birds: Salim Ali
- The Girl Who Loved Words: Mahasweta Devi
- The Girl Who Wanted to Run: P.T. Usha
- The Boy Who Wanted to Fly: J.R.D. Tata
- The Boy Who Built a Secret Garden: Nek Chand
Why should you buy this boxset?
- Discover the remarkable stories of ten extraordinary individuals who transformed their dreams into reality, from pioneering scientists to celebrated artists.
- Each tale is brought to life with a distinct art style, making every story visually engaging and memorable.
- Perfect for young readers and aspiring dreamers, this collection serves as a motivational tool to encourage perseverance and creativity.
- An ideal gift for anyone who needs a boost of inspiration and motivation in their journey toward achieving their dreams.
Fake News
The news is a public good and needs to be handled with care and integrity. Even though lies and misinformation campaigns have been around for years—maybe since the dawn of journalism—the rate at which fake news is being spread these days is both alarming and preposterous. Almost every institution—public or private—uses fake news to further its own agenda. Governments and corporate houses spread fake news either through their own agencies or by influencing the popular media. In the business sector, fake news manifests itself in the form of exaggerated company returns and false data.
This book analyses the impact of fake news both on products and personalities. Foregrounded in rigorous research, it examines how fake news is used by companies, political parties, and leaders to create, amplify, and even tarnish a brand’s image and equity. It emphasizes how the customers’ perception of a brand impacts and influences its reputation, and acts as a decisive force in them gaining or losing competitive advantages. Elucidating how brands can interact both directly and indirectly with fake news, it brings to the readers’ notice how sometimes brands are the victims of fake news and other times, the purveyors.