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O's Little Book Of Happiness

With a sprightly dose of insightful inspiration, a sprinkling of practical advice and a bounty of exuberant stories by great writers, O's Little Book of Happiness features some of the best work ever to have appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine. Inside you'll find Elizabeth Gilbert's ode to the triumph of asking for what you want Jane Smiley's tribute to the animal who taught her about lasting fulfillment Shonda Rhimes's secret to trading stress for serenity Brene Brown's celebration of the power of play Neil de Grasse Tyson's take on our joyful participation in the universe and much more. In revisiting fifteen years of the magazine's rich archives, O's editors have assembled a collection as stunning as it is spirit-lifting.

When The Boss Is Wrong

Are you, as the boss, grasping at straws to manage your subordinates? Is your career going nowhere because of the way you manage yourself and other people? Are you part of an organization where bosses and their subordinates do not pull in the same direction and fail to meet ever-rising expectations? Do you think your boss is the reason you hate your job? Are office politics preventing you from fulfilling your potential? When the boss is wrong will help bosses, subordinates and organizations find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book, Sibichen K. Mathew draws from his rich academic and professional experience and deftly delineates the fifty shades of the boss to create unique prescriptions for the wrong bosses and precautions and solutions for their suffering subordinates. He emphasizes that healthy subordinate-boss relationships are critical to the growth and survival of an organization. Written in a racy and jargon-free style, when the boss is wrong is an invaluable companion for anyone who is part of an organization. Peppered with humorous anecdotes and cartoons, this is your handbook for analyzing yourself and becoming the best boss. It will help you realize your strengths and weaknesses and enable you to plan your future in a better way.

Memory Man

His family was murdered. The hunt for the killer begins. Amos Decker would forever remember all three of their violent deaths in the most paralyzing shade of blue. It would cut into him at unpredictable moments, like a gutting knife made of colored light. He would never be free from it. When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them. As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift - and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer. Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option. Memory Man will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

World's Best Boyfriend

Hate, is a four letter word. So is love. And sometimes, people can't tell the difference. Dhurv and Aranya spend a good part of their lives trying to figure out why they want to destroy each other, why they hurt each other so deeply. And, why they can't stay away from each other. The answer is just as difficult each time because all they've wanted is to do the worst, most miserable things to one another. Yet there is something that tells them: This is not it. If you want to know the answer to it all, read the book. About the Author Durjoy Datta was born in New Delhi, India and completed a degree in engineering and business management before embarking on a writing career. His first book-of Course I Love You! - was published when he was twenty-one years old and was an instant bestseller. His successive novels-Now That You're Rich! She Broke Up, I Didn't!, Ohh Yes, I Am Single!, If It's Not Forever, Till the Last Breath, Someone Like You, Hold My Hand-have also found prominence on various bestseller lists, making him one of the highest-selling authors in India. Durjoy also has to his credit two television shows, Sadda Haq (Channel V) and Veera (Star Plus), both of which have done exceedingly well on Indian television. Durjoy lives in New Delhi, loves dogs and is an active Crossfitter.

Basics Of Marriage Management

Marriage is the one Institution that needs more management than any other. And what could be better than having the world famous Marketing guru ? Walter Vieira- showing us how to make it work? Too much about marriage is taken for granted. There is little preparation for marriage (except for the celebration part) and very little -is being done to keep a marriage going successfully. Many marriages cease to be enjoyable ?- they become routine, boring, monotonous. ? This book is an attempt to provide guidelines for success in marriage ?to make it more enjoyable and more rewarding. Written in a racy, simple style with cartoons and case studies, this will be a valuable book for those intending to get married, recently married and, for those already married. Every aspect of marriage is considered: The all-important Sexual Part; Expectations in Marriages; Why Marriages go wrong; Marital Conflicts; Living in Marriages; The Boredom of Marriage; Proximity and Marriage; Dealing with in-laws; How to Choose the Right Partner; Predicting Success in Marriage. And, most important of all ? How to make this most ancient of Institutions work in the modern world.

Derek Introduces The Constitution And Parliament O

In The Constitution and Parliament of India, read about the book that lays the foundation of our nationhood - The Constitution - and find out how democracy works. The Constitution of India is a remarkable document that lays down the rules, principles and ideas according to which India is governed. It delineates the basic framework of various institutions and specifies the rights and duties of citizens. Every citizen needs to know about it in order to preserve the spirit of democracy and equality of independent India. In this book, Derek O'Brien tells in a simple and concise manner, how the Constitution came to be written, who were the people who shaped it and the concepts and thoughts that went into creating it. He also explains how the Parliament of India functions. Filled with hundreds of interesting facts as well as detailed informative entries, The Constitution and Parliament of India will instill a sense of pride about the country in readers and will also inspire them to be more responsible citizens.

Corners Of A Straight Line

Love speaks a strange language and you need to be in it to comprehend it'. Corners of a straight line tells the story of a young, confident journalist, Atharv and his love escapades with four beautiful and dynamic women - Siya, Resham, Vedita and Susan. While Siya's heart rules over his emotions and Resham's careful moves captivate his body, Vedita's intellectual pursuits stimulate his mind and Susan's spirituality sways his soul. But despite his many commitments, true love eludes him. In a world where lust trumps over love and greed, depravity are rampant, will Atharv ever find what he is looking for? Simple yet perceptive, corners of a straight line is a compelling take on the many complexities of love.

Just Six Evenings

What if the course of your life and your love, is determined by just six evenings? Atul Shukla, a young, successful executive, has been arrested by the Gurgaon police. As he attempts to find some comfort in the dark confines of his cell, Atul revisits his life and the six evenings that changed its course. Eight years ago, while working in Bhopal, Atul had met the beautiful and intelligent Priya on a train, DDLJ style. When it turned out that she was in his city for only six days, he decided to woo her in that fleeting period of time. But fate had other plans in store and Atul and Priya were torn apart by lust and betrayal, seemingly forever. Years later, Atul and Priya meet once again for six days, while they are both navigating the murky underbelly of the modern corporate world. And this time it's not just their love at stake, but their careers and their future as well. Will Atul and Priya manage to give love a second chance? Or will corporate greed destroy their chance for a happy ending? Just Six Evenings is a modern-day tale of love, lust and ambition in a corporate India that shines at the expense of the dreams it tramples under its feet.

Maths Made Easy

If maths makes you sweat and calculations give you a headache, fear not. Maths made easy will break down complex mathematical problems in such a way that adding 1224353 + 4356676 will seem as easy as 1 + 2. Using the 'finger technique' - where the most complex equations can be solved using your fingers and other simple calculation methods, this book will solve all your numerical dilemmas, so that you will no longer need a calculator or even pen and paper. With chapters on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square and square root, cube and cube root, fractions, trigonometry and conversion, this is a perfect guide for students as well as all those who suffer from maths phobia.

A Gathering Of Friends-My Favourite Stories

The twenty-one stories in the book are the greatest pieces of fiction written by Ruskin Bond. Chosen by the author himself, from a body of work built over fifty years (Starting with his award-winning first novel, The Room on the Roof and ending with Tales of Fosterganj) this collection includes well-known masterpieces like 'The Night Train at Deoli', 'The Woman on Platform No 8', 'Rusty Plays Holi' (From the Room on the Roof), 'Angry River', 'The Blue Umbrella', 'The Eyes Have It', 'Most Beautiful', 'Panther's Moon', as well as newer stories like 'An Evening at the Savoy with H. H.' (From Maharani) and 'Dinner with Foster' (From Tales of Fosterganj). Taken together, the stories in 'A Gathering of Friends' show why Ruskin Bond has long been regarded as one of the pillars of Indian literature. This is a book that will delight his legions of fans as well as those lucky few who are new to his fiction.

Subhas Chandra Bose-What Netaji Did, What Netaji S

Remember that the greatest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong. A reserved boy who felt out of place on the sports field, Subhas Chandra Bose grew to be a fearless and inspiring leader on the battlefield of India's struggle for freedom. Often standing in opposition to Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and other Indian National Congress front runners, Bose was at the vanguard of the 'other' revolutionary struggle for independence from British rule. However controversial his efforts, they were all born of one emotion his unquestionable love for his Motherland. His many prison sentences and equally frequent bouts of illness never subdued his spirit. A staunch nationalist, a prolific writer, a mesmerizing orator and a matchless motivator, Netaji led by example and believed that every individual must be ready to sacrifice his or her life for the country. This book brings together the transformative incidents that shaped Netaji's work and words and highlights the main tenets of his life. From his devotion to India and his unflagging courage, you too can learn to be a little bit like Subhas Chandra Bose.

River Out Of Eden

The river of Dawkins's title is a river of DNA, flowing through time from the beginning of life on earth to the present and onwards. Dawkins explains that DNA must be thought of as the most sophisticated information system imaginable - 'Life is just bytes and bytes of information,' he writes. Using this perspective, he describes the mechanisms by which evolution has taken place, gradually but inexorably, over a period of three thousand million years. It is the story of how evolution happens, rather than a narrative of what has actually happened in evolution. He discusses current views on the process of human evolution, including the idea that we all trace back to a comparatively recent African 'Eve' and speculates that the 'information explosion' that was unleashed on Earth when DNA came into being has almost certainly happened in other places in the universe.

Sherlock Holmes-The Golden Years

Sherlock Holmes lamented, 'I fear that retirement will elude me'. It surely does in this five-story chronicle, Sherlock Holmes - The Golden Years. The saga begins with The Bonnie Bag of Bones, which leads the famous duo on a chase into the legendary mountains of Scotland. In Curse of the Black Feather, Holmes teams up with the Irregulars and a gypsy matriarch to expose a diabolical 'baby-farming' enterprise. Their adventure continues through Maestro of Mysteries - with a deadly hunt under the streets of London and The Cure that Kills - with a race across America and against the largest detective organization in the world. In the final story, The Kongo Nkis Spirit Train, Holmes and Watson travel to the Dark Continent to derail a 'spirit train' that ensnares people's spirits and enslaves their bodies.

Sherlock Holmes-The Shadow Of The Rat

In The Shadow of the Rat David Stuart Davies conjures up a grand atmosphere of excitement and fear. When a body is found floating in the river - a body that has been deliberately infected with the plague virus. Holmes and Watson find themselves seeking answers at The Bridge of Dreams, a club where a person's darkest wish can be granted - for a price. Holmes falls under the control of a will stronger than his own, which threatens the life of his closest friend Watson and leaves the government - indeed Britain itself - open to a deadly terror, the monstrous Giant Rat of Sumatra.

My Clingy Girlfriend

What is a clingy girlfriend? A clingy girlfriend will go through your phone. She will destroy the contact numbers of every other girl on your phone. She will delete your Facebook profile. And will give you forty-five missed calls in the sixty minutes you put your phone on silent for an office presentation. A clingy girlfriend will say Carry two sets of fully charged mobile batteries so you can be in touch with me. Always. In my dream, you were flirting with some other girl and then ended up in bed. Dreams are a manifestation of some act that is carried out in daily life. Are you cheating on me? You have issues. You need to get therapy. Are you cheating on me? And the worst one - why aren't we married yet? Obrokranti Banerjee's girlfriend ticks all of these and more. Caught between wanting to break up and the fear that he'll never find another girlfriend if he does, Obrokranti finds himself doing things he never imagined - watching Shah Rukh Khan movies, having to fast with her on karva chauth and perhaps worst of all, having his girlfriend join him on a boys night out! Bestselling author Madhuri Banerjee brings to you an uproariously howlarious account of a simple Bengali boy in Mumbai who copes, mopes and hopes to find logic and reasoning with his clingy girlfriend. It's writing Madhuri's never done before and promises to change her name if you don't laugh at least five times while reading this book! You know you have one too. This is your story. My Clingy Girlfriend.

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

Kabul, 2009 - Growing up in a family of with five daughters and no sons, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school and then, as they grow older, can rarely leave the house. Their mother struggles to support the family as their father becomes increasingly addicted to drugs. But one day their aunt, Khala Shaima, makes a suggestion-as a bacha posh, Rahima can dress and be treated as a boy-until she is of marriageable age. She will be able to attend school. It's an old custom, but one that most of society turns a blind eye to when girls are young. And then Khala Shaima begins to tell a story that transforms Rahima's life - the story of her great great-grandmother, Shekiba. Kabul, 1909 - Shekiba, the daughter of a rural farming family, is disfigured in an accident as a child. When her parents and siblings die in a cholera epidemic, she has no one left to support her and is treated as little better than a slave in a relative's home until she is able to escape her life of drudgery by dressing as a man. Through a rare stroke of luck, she becomes one of the guards of the king's harem in a lavish palace in the capital city and eventually manages to make a life for herself one that ultimately includes a husband and children. This is the entwined stories of two Afghan women separated by a century who find freedom in the tradition of bacha posh.

Chanakya In You

Adventures of a modern kingmaker. Chanakya in you is the charming, lighthearted and yet profound tale of a man inspired by his grandfather to seek the wisdom of the Arthashastra. Like many of us in our youth, the young man has no idea what he wants to do with his life. He lives aimlessly from one day to the next - his is only passion is studying the Arthashastra. When he decides to pursue this passion in all seriousness, it proves to be the turning point of his life! Journey with this modern-day disciple of Chanakyas age-old wisdom as he applies the Arthashastra principles in every aspect of his life, becoming the richest man in the world and inspiring a whole nation to take up study of Sanskrit and ancient Indian literature for business success. Interestingly, this book does not have a single character with a name. The story is about you and your journey through life. While you flip through the pages, you may well find yourself walking the hero's path to bring out the Chanakya inside you. The book can be read by a parent and a young adult, by a business tycoon or an academic scholar with equal ease. Its a book for the people, a book that makes you think. With short chapters and easy-to-read language, you cannot put down the book till you discover the Chanakya in You!

Body Language-Overcoming Common Problems

Overcoming Common Problems What people say is not always what they think or feel. But, their gestures do give away their true intentions. For those who know how to read it, the body speaks volumes. This book, packed with the latest research and detailed illustrations, has a strong focus on personal relationships and shows How to make a positive impression on others? How to interview and negotiate successfully? How to tell if someone is lying? How to read between the lines of what is said? How to use body language to get what you want? How to recognize love-signs and power-plays?

The Science Of Success

The Comic Teachings Of Mulla Nasruddin And Other T

The legendary Mulla Nasruddin is a village simpleton and sage rolled into one. The stories of jis wisdom, timeless and placeless, emanate from a source beyond book learning and contain several layers of meaning. In this unique book, Imam Jamal Rahman weaves together Islapmic spiritual insights with Mulla's humorous teachings and connects them to the issues at the heart of the spiritual quest. Rahman pairs the stories with teachings from the Qur'an, Prophet Muhammad, Rumi, Hafiz nd other Islamic sages. Through Mulla, these fables address larger social concerns of human vulnerability and depravity, the hazards of the ego and much more. together these sources combined with the spiritual practices will raise your soul to laughter and inspire you to transform yourself and the world around you.

The Son

SONNY'S ON THE RUN Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates, and absolves them of their sins. HE'S BEEN LIED TO HIS WHOLE LIFE But then one prisoner's confession changes everything. He knows something about Sonny's disgraced father. SONNY WANTS REVENGE He needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes. WHATEVER THE COST

Total Fitness-The Leena Mogre Way

The complete health and lifestyle guide for the true fitness enthusiast. One of the first people in the health and fitness industry and the first to introduce the idea of celebrity fitness in India, Leena Mogre is an institution in herself. Her client list has included personalities such as Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, John Abraham, Bipasha Basu among others. And for the first time ever, she tells us all about it in her debut book - Total Fitness. Told in a humorous and inimitable style, she brings to you all the insider secrets-everything from the myth of size zero to assessing your actual strength and fitness before starting out, finding your comfort zone and pushing beyond it gradually to achieve complete and total fitness. Total Fitness is the perfect guide for anyone who is looking to get fit the right way.

Indianomix-Making Sense Of Modern India

A quirky look at India using popular economics. Why does the stock exchange dip during a lunar eclipse? Why dont cars with safety features lead to fewer injuries? Why did Nehru ignore the Chinese threat in the lead-up to the 1962 war? Why is it that a stranger might risk his life to save yours on one day and a street full of passers-by might casually watch you bleed to death on another? In pithy, sparkling, bite-sized chapters, economists Vivek Dehejia and Rupa Subramanya tackle these seeming mysteries and unearth the real reasons why we are like this only. The answers are entertaining and surprising at every turn and reveal a picture of modern India as never seen before.

The Thomas Berryman Number

It starts with three terrifying murders in the American South. It ends with a relentless and unforgettable manhunt in the North. In between is the gripping story of a ruthless assassin, the woman he loves and the beloved leader he is hired to kill.