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The God Delusion
Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, sets out to pull down all the principles that organized religion is based on, arguing against the existence of a personal god who is interested in the lives of each creature in the universe, i.e. a being who can be worshipped. The book sets forth the argument that the brilliant variety and complexities of life can be explained by the theory of natural selection and evolution rather than by some grand design by an omniscient and all-powerful being. The God Delusion uses the idea of memes to explain the prevalence of belief in God across all cultural, racial, and geographical divisions. A meme is an idea, or behavior that spreads within a culture. It is viewed as a cultural analogy of a gene - something that replicates itself, mutates, and is passed on. Dawkins asserts that these memes of religious ideas spread across different societies like viruses because of the human mind’s susceptibility to the idea of a God. The book also delves into the issue of morality. It states that humanity does not need religion to instill moral values. According to the author, morality is the result of altruistic genes. The author asserts that most people still wouldn’t commit murder or other crimes if the existence of God were to be completely disproved. The God Delusion does not just put forward a defense of atheism, but states that religion is the cause of the many evils in society, and that religion fosters fanaticism and narrow-mindedness. The author takes a strong stance against teaching religious ideas in schools. Dawkins asserts that he does not intend to provide proof against the existence of God. The book puts forward an argument that a universe without God is better than a universe with an all-powerful God. About Richard Dawkins Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist and an author. He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford. The publication of his first book, The Selfish Gene, which introduced the term meme, made him a popular personality. Dawkins’ other books include The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach Of The Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, River Out of Eden, and The Selfish Gene. Dawkins was born in 1941 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is well known for his atheistic views and his criticism of creationist ideas and the idea of intelligent design that presumes the existence of an intelligent being behind the design.
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Vegetarian Recipes From Around the World
n Vegetarian Recipes from around the World, Chef Kapoor brings favourite dishes from Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and America to your table. Dine on Mexican Quesadillas; Middle Eastern Fattoush; Italian Roasted Tomato Farfalle, Swiss Cheese Fondue and Thai Green Curry. Wash it all down with a steaming Moroccan Mint Tea or an icy Strawberry Granita. In other words Chef Kapoor offers you the whole world on a plate! About the Author Sanjeev Kapoor is the most celebrated face of Indian cuisine today. Chef Extraordinaire, TV show host, author of nine best-selling cookbooks, restaurant consultant and winner of several culinary awards, he recently started amongst the most famous chefs of the world on Richard Quest’s show on CNN. Driven by a dream of making Indian cuisine the number one cuisine in the world, his passion drives everything he explores on national and international platforms. He hosts Khana Khazana, the longest running and highly rated cookery show on Zee TV that is being aired non-stop since 1993. The show has been awarded he Best Cookery Show by the Indian Television Academy (ITA) a record five times in a row since it’s inception. His first book Khazana of Indian Recipes published by Popular Prakashan has sold more than a million copies and is in now in it’s 12th reprint. His other books Khazana of Healthy Tasty Recipes, Khana Khazana: Celebration of Indian Cookery, Low Calorie Vegetarian Cookbook, Any Time Temptations, Best of Chinese Cooking, Simply Indian, Microwave Cooking Made Easy, and Konkan Cookbook have received rave reviews. His recently released CD ROM titled Ode to Indian Food has created ripples in the market.
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Fast Foods Made Healthy
Fast foods like pizzas, burgers, french fries, bhelpuri and heavy rich curries are all foods that can lure us away from the strictest diet. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could indulge in all such favourite foods and yet lose weight and remain trim. "FAST FOODS MADE HEALTHY" is a step towards this direction. All the recipes in this book are fast foods which most of us indulge in on a regular basis and worked at making them low calorie yet keeping them as delicious as the original recipe. Get ready to pack off all those unnecessary escess calories!! Recipes included are: Vegetable Burger - 433 calories v/s Whole Wheat Vegetable Burger - 274 calories Bhel Puri - 412 calories v/s Sprout and Fruit Bhel - 231 calroies Nawabi Curry - 85 calories v/s Low Calorie Bawabi Curry - 34 calories
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When You Are Sinking Become a Submarine: Winning T
The book's wisdom transcends conventionality. The author has written the book of life. The fight between the good and the bad is age old. The book tells how through wisdom and creativity the good man can not only succeed but also sustain his success. This book is for real people in the real world with insights, practical wisdom and a fresh perspective for everyone…the alternative of course, is to read up hundreds of books over tens of years! "I tell people, don't go with Eckhart Tolle just because Oprah says you should. Go with someone who does it because they honestly have something interesting to say." - Carolyn Marcille (Barnes & Noble, NewYork, USA)
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Revolution From Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
The well-know women's rights activist and feminist connects the external revolution to an internal revolution of spirit and consciousness, offering readers parables from the lives of figures as diverse as Mahatma Gandhi and Julie Andrews. Reprint. 150,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.
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Fear and Forgiveness: The Aftermath of Massacre
Human history is not just a history of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, [and] kindness. What we choose to emphasise in this complex history will define our lives..."-Howard Zinn In February 2002, a violent storm of engineered sectarian hatred broke out and raged for many months in Gujarat; blood flowed freely on the streets and tens of thousands of homes were razed to the ground. An estimated 2000 men, women and children, mostly from the Muslim community, were raped and murdered, and more than two hundred thousand people fled in terror as their homes and livelihoods were systematically destroyed. However, Gujarat abounds with thousands of untold stories of faith and courage that endured amidst the fear and hate—Dhuraji and Babuben Thakur who sheltered 110 Muslims for ten days in their home; of Rambhai Adivasi who restored his Muslim neighbour's roof in the face of local opposition, Rabiya of Ratanpur who waits in the hope that the people from her village will call her back one day and then everything will be all right, Bilkis Bano and Niyaz Bibi whose perseverance and determination have made them symbols of courage in the face of adversity. Harsh Mander's Fear and Forgiveness: The Aftermath of Massacre, written over the past six years, is not just about the grim events of 2002, of the state's lack of accountability and the failure of justice, of the numerous commissions and their reports, of the indiscriminate use of the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002, of police brutality and the trauma of relief camps. It is about the acts of compassion and courage, of the hundreds who risked their own lives and those of their families and their homes to save innocent men, women and children, and even today help the betrayed and shattered minority heal and rebuild. The book compels us to acknowledge the flaws in our judicial, social and rehabilitative structures while showing that the way forward must be one of sympathy, understanding and forgiveness.
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The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me about Lif
Easy to understand and simple to apply, The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth is one of the most powerful books ever written about money. This book will change your life. When Richard Paul Evans was twelve, his father, a building contractor, shattered both his legs. With no insurance, no income, and eight children, the family was destitute. At that difficult time young Evans was introduced to a kind multimillionaire who taught him the five secrets of wealth. Today, Evans credits those lessons not just with bringing him wealth and success but with bringing him freedom and opportunity in a world where financial slavery is ubiquitous. In his signature motivational voice, Evans interweaves those influential lessons with personal stories from everyday people. He explains that money should not be the preoccupation of our lives. Rather, if we follow the five principles, we will be free to focus on God, family, and relationships -- the true nourishments of life. Wise and compelling, The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth can be read in a single sitting and will leave you with a new view of what it means to be rich -- and convinced that you, too, can build wealth. The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me About Life and Wealth is endorsed by financial consultants, churches, schools, and marriage counselors. You cannot afford to be without this book.
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Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Un
"I came across Our ICEBERG IS MELTING in May, ordered and dsitributed 60 copies in June, evaluated its effect on our change effort, and then ordered 500 more copies in September. This is a gem." -- Heidi King, Program Manager, Dept. of Defense "As a result of the book and my sharing it with a few people in the organization, we have moved quickly on several fronts. We are galvanized to go ahead instead of further studying, more organizing and so on. It is making a difference for us." -- Tom Curley, President and CEO, Associated Press "This is the easiest to read yet most informative book I have ever seen. Setting one of management's biggest challenges, 'what problem, I don't see a problem, ' in the context of a melting iceberg and a determined penguin, was a stroke of sheer genius."-- Michael Dimelow, Director of Product Marketing, TTP Communications PLC Most of the denizens of the Antarctic penguin colony sneer at Fred, the quiet but observant scout who detects worrying signs that their home, an iceberg, is melting. Fred must cleverly convince and enlist key players, such as Louis, the head penguin; Alice, the number two bird; the intractable NoNo the weather expert; and a passle of school-age penguins if he is to save the colony.Their delightfully told journey illuminates in an unforgettable way how to manage the necessary change that surrounds us all. Simple explanatory material following the fable enhances the lasting value of these lessons."Our Iceberg Is Melting" is at once charming, accessible and profound; a treat for virtually any reader.
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Healing With The Angels
In this book, Doreen Virtue talks about Angel Therapy, which is a spiritual healing method that is non-denominational. This means that unlike in faith healing, the practitioner does not consider it necessary that religious faith is a prerequisite for getting a cure. It is based on the belief that every individual has a guardian angel and working with the angel, a person can harmonize one's life and get healed. The powerful and loving angel is always around and wants to help the individual in every aspect of his life. Healing With The Angels discusses the various methods using which the angels help to heal one's body by spiritual healing methods and quotes case studies for specific instances based on the author's experience. The book says that it is possible to cure even mental and emotional health by this method. Also included are correct childhood behavioral issues, angel affirmations to increase self-confidence, heal from grief and powerful angelic prayers for helping one find a soulmate. This book discusses topics like the future of the world, life after death, and finding one's divine purpose. The reader can also understand the meaning of some numbers like 111, why one comes across some human beings having angelic qualities, how the effect of one’s past lives affects one’s present life problems. Case studies to prove how depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, and similar general problems are cured with this method of therapy are also included. Other Topics covered are Angelic messages about weight, exercise, and diet, Angel therapy for illness, healing others with angels, how the angels can heal a person of worry, guilt, and healing away addictions and obsessions.
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Taoist Bedroom Secrets: Tao Chi Kung Transitional
This book is about the deep sexual wisdom of love as one of the "eightsupporting pillars of Taoism." According to the traditional teaching, the"Taoist Bedroom Secrets" are the root of human happiness. They are based on thefoundation of the ancient Chinese procedures of diagnosis, therapy, andtreatment. This book focuses on the "jade stem" and the "jade gate," whichsymbolize the exchange of masculine and feminine energy. The strongly vitalizing power of the many illustrated chi exercises can be recognized in names like"Return to Springtime" or "The Heavenly Water of the Life Force." Master ChianZettnersan has over 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). He is a member of the World Organization for Acupuncture in Peking andworks as a chi-kung therapist.
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The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monaste
A classic of spiritual literature - Mikhail Naimy, a contemporary of Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, has woven legend, mysticism, philosophy and poetry into a powerful allegorical story that has touched the hearts of millions of readers
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Travelling Light
Suma Varughese’s columns in Life Positive magazine have always enjoyed an enthusiastic fan following. Unpretentious, vulnerable and honest, they pierce the heart, even as her insights, wisdom and breadth of vision challenge, provoke and inspire. Through her columns she unfolds the vagaries and vicissitudes of a contemporary seeker, strapped in the harness of urban householder life, and yet striving relentlessly for liberation. With the enthusiasm of an explorer, she lays bare for the reader her discoveries on the path, learning to take responsibility, right communication, acceptance, surrender, the art of praying, moving from trying to being, learning to love oneself, the secrets of healing and other aspects of self-transformation. Her dauntless optimism and undying conviction that all life events are opportunities for growth make this book a testament of hope and faith. All those who seek to understand themselves or life will resonate with this book’s gentle wisdom and penetrating clarity.
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You, Inc. - Discover the C. E. O. Within!
As founder of Beckwith Advertising and Marketing, Harry Beckwith learned early on in his career that no matter what product is being sold, the most important component of the sale is you. Here Beckwith teams up with his wife, motivational speaker and sales director Christine Clifford Beckwith, to provide tips, anecdotes, and insights based on their 30 years of selling experience. Written in a traditional homespun style, the Beckwiths offer doses of humor and practical knowledge to anyone who wants to learn how to seal the deal and thrive in business.
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India: A History
The Indian subcontinent is one of the world???s most fascinating and complicated regions, the home of a billion and a half people, several major religions, and one of the world???s oldest and most richly diverse civilizations. In India: A History, acclaimed South Asia expert John Keay spans five millennia in a sweepingnarrative that tells the story of the peoples of the subcontinent, from their ancient beginnings in the valley of the Indus to the events in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh today. This book is a compelling epic of cultures and conquest, colonization and independence. It vividly re-creates the turning points of Indian history and brings to life the leaders who shaped India???s evolution, from Ashoka, the ???Caesar of Ancient India,??? who ruled the vast Mauryan empire in the third century B.C., to twentieth- century figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Along the way Keay provides fresh insights into the patterns of invasion and migration that have stirred the subcontinent???s cultures for centuries, from the ???Aryan??? invaders, to Alexander???s Macedonian armies, to the Islamic conquerors, to the coming of the East India Company and the establishment of the British Raj. He also profiles the rise of religions and philosophies that have profoundly shaped these cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Throughout the book Keay synthesizes recent revelations from archaeology, anthropology, and textual scholarship to explode the myths that have plagued the highly politicized historiography of the region. He investigates the controversy surrounding the origins of the Harappan peoples who built the first cities of the subcontinent, explains the cultural and political significance of India???s architectural marvels such as the Taj Mahal, and details the bloody suppressions that characterized the ???Pax Britannica??? of the Raj.Provocative, comprehensive, and highly readable, India: A History is a panoramic portrait that is destined to become the authoritative work on the region for years to come.
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In The Flesh
In the Flesh is an evocative and unique fantasy romance from the international No.1 bestselling author of Bared to You and Reflected in You, Sylvia Day An infamous beauty. A daring warrior. Two hearts are about to collide . . . For five years, Sapphire has been the King of Sari's most treasured concubine. Independent at last, she refuses to put herself in anyone's control again. But now another's scheming has led her into the path of proud, arrogant Wulfric, Crown Prince of the rival kingdom of D'Ashier, a man who is dangerous to her in every way. The daughter of Wulfric's fiercest opponent, Sapphire is a prized warrior in her own right and highly skilled in the sensual arts - Wulfric's perfect match. A lasting union is unthinkable, but the bargain they strike - to spend one night together, and then part - proves impossible in the face of a desire powerful enough to bring two countries to the brink of war, and two hearts to the point of surrender. . . Praise for Sylvia Day's Crossfire series: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before' Reveal 'Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day' Amuse Sylvia Day is the number one New York Times and number one international bestselling author of more than a dozen award-winning novels, which have been translated into thirty-nine languages. She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and her work has been honoured as Amazon's Best of the Year in Romance. She has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award and been nominated for the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award twice. Visit the author at www.sylviaday.com, facebook.com/authorsylviaday and twitter.com/sylday.
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Undisputed Truth : My Autobiography
In this, his first autobiography, Iron Mike Tyson pulls no punches and lays bare the story of his remarkable life and career. Co-written with Larry Sloman, author of Antony Keidis's best selling memoir Scar Tissue, this is a visceral and unputdown-able story of a man born and raised to brutality, who reached the heights of stardom before falling to crime, substance abuse and infamy. Full of all the controversy and complexity that you would expect from a man who delighted as much as he shocked, this is a book that will surprise people and reveal a fascinating character beneath the exterior of violence. If you think you know all about Mike Tyson, read this book and think again. About the Author Mike Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout with 12 of them occurring in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles and the only heavyweight to individually unify them.
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Deeply Odd
Later that morning, when I walked downtown to buy blue jeans and a few pairs of socks, I met a guy who offered to neuter me with a .45 pistol. In a sinister encounter with a rogue truck driver, Odd who has the gift of seeing the dead and the soon-to-be dead has a disturbing vision of the slaughter of three innocent children. Across California, into Nevada and back again, Odd embarks on a road chase to prevent the tragedy. But he is to discover that he is not up against a single twisted sociopath but a mysterious network of evil men and women whose resources appear supernatural. Luckily, in this world that Odd finds so beautiful and full of wonders and deeply odd as well, he meets a collection of likeminded eccentrics who will help him to take the next giant step towards his destiny.
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Love Alters
The writers of these intriguing, provocative stories come from every part of the world. Their stories are set in South Afric,Trinidad,Australia, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand and elsewhere, bringing a thrilling diversity not only of subject matter,but of style, too. These are writers who have little in common other than that they have written on lesbian themes.
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Unbreakable : An Autobiography
My years of hard work, the refusal to give up, pushing every boundary there was. The thrill the joy of winning, the successes. The Olympic bronze, my most prized possession. And boxing, the sport I gave myself to. All of it is real. I was the David who took on the Goliaths in the boxing ring and I won, most of the time. Born to parents who were landless agricultural labourers in the state of Manipur in Northeast India, Marys story is one of relentless struggle and unflagging passion for boxing. A childhood of hard labour prepared her body for the sport as well as any fitness training might have. Her own will and aggression carried her through the minefield of politics that any sport in India is. Nimble of foot and pulling no punches, the boxing ring was her domain. M.C. Mary Kom is not yet ready to call it a day, but here she tells her story so far, no holds barred her tough childhood, her rebellions and how she held her own in the male world of boxing. Its all packed into this inspiring, exhilarating tale of a woman who faced impossible odds in a mans world and won.