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In Other Words

In Other Words is at heart a love story - of a writer's passion for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated her during a trip to Florence after college. Although Lahiri studied Italian for many years afterward, true mastery eluded her. So in 2012, she decided to move to Rome where she began to read, and to write - initially in her journal - solely in Italian. In Other Words, an autobiographical work written in Italian, investigates the process of learning to express oneself in another language and describes the journey of a writer seeking a new voice.

Snow is Falling

Stranded on a snowy road pregnant and alone Laura Malone was wishing for a miracle when Gabriel Bradley came to her rescue. As the snow keeps falling, Gabriel can�t help thinking that Laura was a beautiful,vulnerable angel who had given him the most precious gift of all � the gift of hope! Beneath her sophisticated beauty, fashion model Hillary Baxter was still just a small-town girl.How could she be expected to resist her charming new employer, mesmerising tycoon Bret Bardoff? Especially with a snowy New York Christmas just around the corner

Lessons Learned

Coordinating the publicity tour for Italy's most famous - and most adorable - chef was just the kind of assignment Juliet relished. Carlo Franconi could gather a crowd just by smiling and watching him prepare a meal was like witnessing a lesson in passionate lovemaking. By the time the tour was over, Juliet planned to have Carlo packaged as the world's sexiest chef. Women everywhere would fantasize about him preparing an intimate meal for two. But Juliet hadn't counted on being part of the dinner plans. Candlelight, pasta and romance Carlo distracted her with his charms, setting romance simmering in her heart.

The Mughal High Noon

In the mid-seventeenth century, the sons of ailing Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan - Dara, Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad - are locked in a fierce struggle for succession. As Shah Jahan's treatment is kept under strict supervision, rumours begin to swirl. Is the emperor alive? Or is his death being kept a closely-guarded secret? It's impossible to know for certain, since the spies and agents of the kingdom trade in misinformation and half-truths, and only heighten the tension between the brothers. In this atmosphere of palace intrigue and chicanery - as Murad acquires a reputation for overindulgence, Dara for sensitivity, and Shuja for impulsiveness - the stage seems set for a power-hungry Aurangzeb to make his ascent as emperor. However, will Aurangzeb's quest for domination become his ultimate undoing? The Mughal High Noon, with master brushstrokes, explores questions of power, faith and contentment.

It's Not Right But It's Okay

Everyone has a past. But what if it becomes daunting baggage and spills over into the future? A fiercely independent, career-driven girl, Angira, has recently changed her Facebook status to �single in Mumbai�. While work has been her only priority, a twist of fate brings Ved-a strikingly handsome footballer, the heart-throb of the college-into her life. He seems genuine and fun-loving, but based on past experiences, Angira knows better than to trust him! Despite their contrasting personalities, the two develop an unexpected bond-a link for which they are about to risk everything they have. A riveting tale about incorrigible lovers with a dark past, It�s Not Right�but It�s Okay is a true story about finding friendship and love again.

All about Satellite

What are artificial satellites? Who makes them? Why do we need them? In the modern technology-driven age of telephones and instant communication, what role do satellites play? How did these versatile and complicated machines come to be made? How are they put into orbit and how do they stay there? What would life be like if all the satellites were to stop functioning? Find out about all this and more in this fascinating book. Accompanied by diagrams and photos, All About Satellites will interest everyone fascinated by space science and technology.

Life Mantras

After having gone through the book, you will definitely and convincingly realise that to achieve peace, true happiness, contentment, satisfaction and also to attain continuous progress in life in terms of material gains respect and love, you need not depend on anybody in this world. It all depends on you. It is all in your hands.' - 'Saharasri' Subrata Roy Sahara 'Nobody does anything for anyone. All do for themselves either for more an more material gains or to save and escape from any kind of material losses or from mental emotional dissatisfaction or for getting more and more mental emotional satisfaction. Therefore, no one sacrifices for anyone. When no one does anything for anyone, there is no justification in expecting any returns.' The author goes on to explain that to make life truly beautiful, one also needs to understand the basic truths with which we are born or the basic instincts inherent in us all. So for a positive outcome one has to learn the psychological or the emotional aspects of life, in other words the realities of life or the entire philosophy of life. As you get immersed i the potent energy of these 'Life Mantras', you will slowly find a change, sense of fulfillment, a self-motivation coming in you. You will thus be led\ to the ultimate realization that the journey of life is indeed a truly blissful and an enlightening experience.

This Unquiet Land

One of the most remarkable books ever published about contemporary India, arguably the most complex society on earth, This Unquiet Land tells the truth about the country's secrets and lies, its torments and triumphs and its heroes and villains. This is the first book by Barkha Dutt, India's best known journalist. India's fault lines run wide and deep. Some of them go back centuries, others are of comparatively recent origin. The myriad villains these fault lines have spawned include rapists, murderers, terrorists, prophets of religious hatred, corrupt politicians, upholders of abhorrent caste traditions, opponents of free speech and dissent, apologists for regressive cultural practices and external adversaries who try to destabilize our borders.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

From being one of the earliest members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Vajpayee blossomed into a leading opposition MP by the late 1960s, went on to become External Affairs Minister in the short-lived Janata government and, finally in 1999, to head the first non-Congress government to complete a full term in office. That it was a coalition government made the feat all the more remarkable and testifies to the fact that though wedded to a right-wing political ideology, Vajpayee did not believe in the politics of exclusion. A protege of Jana Sangh stalwarts like Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Vajpayee won the admiration of Jawaharlal Nehru, was consulted by his daughter Indira Gandhi - whom he never lacked the courage to criticize - and befriended by fiery trade unionist George Fernandes even before they became political allies. He thus displayed an unusual ability to carry along all shades of political opinion-an ability that came to the fore when he headed the National Democratic Alliance government between 1999 and 2004. And behind this public persona was an unusual personal life, conducted with such dignity as to remain free of innuendo. In this book, journalist Kingshuk Nag traces the political journey of this tall parliamentarian of over four decades, who was conferred the Bharat Ratna in December 2014. Atal Bihari Vajpayee - A Man for All Seasons is a definitive account of the life and times of one of India�s most illustrious non-Congress leaders.

The Turbulent Years 1980-1996

A sharp insider's account of the many political and economic decisions that shaped the future of modern India The Turbulent Years opens in the 1980s. Sanjay Gandhi is dead under unexpected, tragic circumstances, not many years later, Indira Gandhi is assassinated, Rajiv Gandhi, 'the reluctant politician', abruptly becomes India's Prime Minister. Pranab Mukherjee was witness to (and, sometimes, a participant in) the momentous events of the 1980s and the 1990s, a period that was indisputably the most turbulent in India's post- Independence history. An insider, he sheds new light on every major political occurrence of the time - from Rajiv Gandhi's ascendance as India's Prime Minister to the emergence of P. V. Narasimha Rao as a leader of the nation, from Operation Blue Star to the Babri Masjid fiasco. Equally, Mukherjee is candid about each of the professional crises that marked this period of his career - the rumours that he wanted to elbow aside Rajiv Gandhi for the top post, the possible reasons for his ouster from Rajiv's Cabinet and later the party and the allegation that he aided and abetted the Left by not imposing President's rule in West Bengal and Tripura in the late 1980s. The second volume of Mukherjee's autobiography is not only an honest account of his years in power (And in the wilderness), but also a cogent analysis of the political and social turning points of a key period in the evolution of modern India.

The Love Letter

The Z Factor

The pioneer who gate-crashed his way to the top Subhash Chandra, the promoter of Essel/ Zee Group, is an unlikely mogul. Hailing from a small town in Haryana, where his family ran grain mills, Chandra has been a perennial outsider, repeatedly aiming high and breaking into businesses where he was considered an interloper. Starting work as a teen to pay off family debts, Chandra had to rely on bluff, gumption and sheer hard toil to turn things around. A little bit of luck and political patronage saw him make a fortune in rice exports to the erstwhile USSR. Always a risk-taker, Chandra then had the vision of getting into broadcasting early, even as established media players failed to see its potential. His Zee TV, India�s first private Indian TV channel, changed the rules of the game and tickled the fancy of a public starved of entertainment. Several gutsy initiatives followed, though not all of them were successful. Chandra�s attempts to launch satellite telephony and a cricket league came a cropper. But the man continues to reinvent himself; he is now also focusing on infrastructure and smart cities. This is an unusually candid memoir of a truly desi self-made businessman who came to Delhi at age twenty with seventeen rupees in his pocket. Today, he has a net worth of $6.3 billion and annual group revenues of about $3 billion.

You Ceo

To lead others successfully , you must first lead yourself . This book presents incisive insights gathered through exclusive interviews with nine of India’s leading CEOs. The many revelations made in each interview have been condensed into value statements and best practices which existing CEOs can use to become better leaders and aspiring CEOs can use to follow their vision. Featuring leading CEOs including : - Nadir Godrej - Godrej Industries = Subhash Chandra - Zee Entertainment - Anu Aga - Thermax - Dr Lalit Kumar Kanodia - Datamatics - Ajay Piramal - Piramal Enterprises - Ramesh Hira - Hira Industries - Marten Pieters - Vodafone India - Marten Kriegner - Lafarge India Pvt Ltd. - Ayaz Memon - CEO Coach.

The Magic Of Getting What You Want

From the bestselling author of The Magic Of Thinking Big, which has sold over four million copies worldwide, here is a book that shows you how to generate more wealth, have greater influence, and get more happiness in life. Using a number real life success stories, David J. Schwartz shows you how to achieve everything you desire by approaching life positively and planning your goals methodically. Find out in the pages of this book: - How to think more to get more - Ways to get others to make you win - Getting more by giving more - How to program yourself for success - Seek out dream builders and avoid dream destroyers - Using charisma and commitment to influence those around you - Profiting from persistence and patience David J. Schwartz has revealed in this book his own personal formulas for success and the techniques he has shared are bound to help you get everything you really want in your life. The results you will see when you apply them are nothing short of magic.

Anything But Khamosh

Dumplin Go Big Or Go Home

Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed 'Dumplin' by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked until Will takes a job at Harpy�s, the local fast food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn�t surprised to find herself attracted to Bo. But she is surprised when he seems to like her back. Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant along with several other unlikely candidates to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any twiggy girl does. Along the way, she'll shock the hell out of Clover City and maybe herself most of all. With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs, and a wildly unforgettable heroine - Dumplin' is guaranteed to steal your heart.

The Spider In The Corner Of The Room

Plastic surgeon Dr Maria Martinez has Asperger's. Convicted of killing a priest, she is alone, in prison and has no memory of the murder. DNA evidence places Maria at the scene of the crime, yet she claims she's innocent. Then she starts to remember. A strange room. Strange people. Being watched. As Maria gets closer to the truth she is drawn into a web of international intrigue and must fight not only to clear her name but to remain alive. As addictive as the Bourne novels, with a protagonist as original as The Bridge's Saga Noren.

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realises, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later does he reappear, to change one last life

Pichai The Future of Google

On 10 August 2015, an unassuming product expert who learnt his ropes at IIT Kharagpur was declared the next CEO of tech giant Google. Sundar Pichai's appointment was hardly an unexpected one. Pichai is a man known as much for his veritable Midas touch with every product he has developed for Google - Chrome, Chrome OS and Android to just name a few - as for his superlative people skills and calm approach to innovation and creativity. Yet, the company's decision to restructure its product lines and Pichai's appointment as the head of a leaner, more focused Google, has raised inevitable questions - What does Pichai's role indicate for the future of the tech giant? Will Google consolidate its position for existing products or will they focus on creating new ones? And will Pichai transform the organization that Page and Brinn created and led, or confirm the belief of a minority of naysayers that he is not yet ready for this daunting role? Pichai: The Future of Google examines these questions and more. Combining reportage and analysis, it throws light on Sundar Pichai's childhood and education, his entry into the tech world and quick rise up the ranks in Google, his experience with two different leaders, Schmidt and Page, and the takeaways from the Larry Page era, and his key contributions as a leader and tech-guru to Google's most successful properties.As much a study of the organization's fascinating eco-system that allows experimentations, innovation and progress to thrive Incisive and informative, as of the person chosen to head it, this book will inspire as much as it will inform

Unfinished Business.

Hyattown had changed very little in the years Vanessa Sexton had been away. In some ways her high school sweetheart, Brady Tucker, hadn't changed much either he was still lean, athletic, rugged. But the once reckless boy had become a solid, dependable man. He'd stood her up on the most important night of her life, could she ever trust him again? So Vanessa had finally come home, Brady thought. She could still turn him inside out with one of her sultry looks. He couldn't believe she hadn't forgiven him for that night twelve years ago but he'd had his reasons for not showing up. He'd let her leave town then, but he wasn't going to let her get away this time.

Scandalous Mistress

DOUBLE TAKE - Getting hot for the new teacher wasn't in police chief Mike Santori's plan, especially not when Lindsey Smith is more than she claims to be, but using every sexy trick he knows to strip Lindsey of her defences pushes them both beyond their limits. CAPTIVATE ME - Software developer Alyssa hates damnably hot nightclub owner Beckett Kayne. By day they're rivals, but by night he dons a mask and brings her wicked fantasies to life. Until the Ball, when Alyssa puts on her own mask! MY DOUBLE LIFE - Standing in as a dancer for one night, Courtney Masterson doesn't expect to see new client Trey Fraser in the front row. Suddenly she's offering him a private dance. Now her alter ego has opened the door to the one man who must never know who she really is!

One Kiss In Moscow

RUTHLESS PASSION : One year after their night of sinful passion, Sergei Kholodov is determined to possess Hannah Pearl again. But will his appetite for her be sated after one more night? Rose Harkness has a daring proposition for tycoon Plato Kuragin, but it�s strictly business. Until a delicious taste of the forbidden leaves Rose hooked and her heart in serious trouble. Pilot Sloan 'Dodge' Hamilton is determined to stay away from icy beauty Larissa. Until she is threatened. Suddenly, his protective instinct takes over, unearthing feelings he never knew existed and can no longer control! Welcome to Moscow!

A Girls Best Friend