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Stand and Deliver : How to Become a Masterful Comm
BECOME THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE! We all know a great public speaker when we see one. He or she seems to possess qualities???confidence, charisma, eloquence, learning???that the rest of us lack. But the ability to speak well in front of others is a skill, not a gift. That means anyone can learn how to do it with the right guidance. Stand and Deliver gives you everything you need to know to become a poised, polished, and masterful communicator. It reveals the techniques that have worked for countless great speakers throughout history. In this book you will learn how to prepare properly for a presentation, develop and project your own unique style, overcome stage fright, and win any audience in one minute. Packed with tips, strategies, and real-life examples, including case studies of some of the world's great orators, Stand and Deliver is the definitive guidebook for public speaking. The essential techniques that you learn from this book will benefit you for years to come.
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I know what woman want!
Anuj and his three friends have no skill and ability of getting women interested in them. Moreover their hearts are filled with vengeance due to women who have inflicted deep wounds to their hearts. What happens when they meet the number one pickup artist in the world, who himself has a secret agenda? A hilarious journey ensues, where they fall and fumble to achieve their objectives in lifewomen and revenge!
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The Puppeteer
A little while after the Kargil debacle, the President of Pakistan, in an unprecedented move declares that he is willing to resolve the Kashmir Issue with New Delhi; recognize the Line of Control as sacrosanct treat it the international boundary between the two nations and comb out the non-state actors. This windfall is hailed by the Indians obviously, and the different International Agencies. Amidst the mixed reaction among Pakistanis across different levels, there is an extremely unhappy man. He is Aamir Ben Kalish, empire builder and king maker one of the most powerful businessmen of Pakistan. He delegates a small trio of his trusted aides to intervene before the treaty is signed to silence the President Permanently. From the dusty quarters of Lahore to the hot and humid lanes of Calcutta, the story sprints to deliver to the President his gift for forgetting Pakistan's geo-strategic imperative, for being the unnecessary cavalier. The bomb, the bomber, his handlers none of them can be traced; for none of them officially exist.
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Because... Every Raindrop is a Hope
Caught in the turmoil of an Underrated Love and an Overrated Infatuation, Raj, a young boy with larger than life dreams, from a small town of Kanpur, is at the cross road of life, where every road ahead leads to nothing but a Dead-end. Through the grueling course of circumstances, he is subjected to the bitter tests of life, where he fails to justify his one decision of parting ways with Mahek. But, when Mahek flashes out of his life, leaving him all alone, the guilt of not been forgiven by her, ruins his soul; and that frustration leads him into seclusion, devoid of even his best buddies Rohan and Rahul. Failed love, broken friendship, a hurt ego and lost soul Raj is doomed to darkness. With no ray of hope ahead, just when Raj is about to give up on life, he come across a note, written to him by his favorite professor, "Never give up Raj Because Every Raindrop is a Hope" which brings Raj face to face with his own self. Why Love that makes Life beautiful, turns into Satan? Why friendship one fine day loses all its meaning? Why on the crowded roads of Mumbai city, Raj finds himself walking all alone? Will Raj challenge Life and fight back with the sword of Hope or will he take the easy way out by succumbing to the arduous tests of time.
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Polka Dots, Pony Tails and Purple Pouts
Leena, Tia and Jasmine, each have a past that has made them what they are and which still continues to cast a shadow on their lives as far as love and relationships are concerned. Leena almost always falls for older men. Is there a painful story behind her aversion to younger men or is it just a coincidence? Leena, the girl who loves sporting a pony tail and casual looks, has been through tough times which have made her mature but at heart she is still Daddy's little angel and dotes on her recuperating, erstwhile-alcoholic father. She falls in and out of failed relationships, braves heartbreak, fights her inner demons and finds her true love in the end with somebody no one would have ever imagined, given her taste and inclinations. Tia, the goody-goody, super-talented introvert beauty is the proverbial jack of all trades. She just loves writing or blogging and her other major love in life is predicting fashion trends, following all the happenings in the fashion world and be a step ahead in the whats-in-vogue-and-whats-out world. She loves dressing up as much as she loves her polka dotted dress because it is her lucky dress that gets her the attention of Sam. But life can never be so simple, can it? The shy and meek Tia struggles and rises above all her fears, faces the dramatic family ire, works for her passion and ambitions supported all the way by her gem of a boyfriend and two loving roomies. Jasmine is the most colourful character of the three and lives her life like a free bird. She has no time for love, but plenty of time for flirting, short-term affairs and even one-night stands are not a taboo for her. However, she has faced a disturbing past that even her parents don't know about, but God and her godmother help her live through this phase. The Jasmine of today dresses seductively, purrs and pouts with her plum lips, parties hard and is simply determined to make her life as much fun as possible, but has Jasmine really got over Jerry Matthews, her first love? Has Jerry got over her? Will Jasmine's wild ways have no ramifications? She will get all these answers and more unexpected twists and turns to face. Life is good when you have a loving life-partner, but it's even better when you have dear and dependable friends. For Leena, Tia and Jasmine, life has plenty of struggles in store but also plenty of cheers and smiles along the way as they journey together.
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Special 26
A non-stop thriller, the novel pits a crack CBI team led by ace investigator Waseem Khan against India's brainiest conman, Ajay, whose gang is responsible for a series of outrageous robberies across India. Khan knows it isn't going to be easy getting to Ajay - once a passionate aspirant to a poke job and now vicious in his hatred of the force - but he knows he must stop the gang before they can cause any further damage. As Than prepares his final master plan, the plot moves to a well-known jewellery store at the Opera House in south Mumbai. And the action is about to expiode...
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Arjuna: Saga of a Pandava Warrior-Prince
Arjuna is the immortal tale of one of Indias greatest heroes. These pages retell in riveting detail the story of the Pandava Warrior-Prince who has captured the imagination of millions across centuries. This is the intense and human story of his loves, friendship, ambitions, weaknesses and follies, as well as his untimely death and revival, his stint as a eunuch, and the innermost reaches of his thoughts. Told in a refreshingly modern and humourous style and set against the staggering backdrop of the Mahabharata. Arjunas story appeals equally to the average, discerning reader and the scholar. It spans the epic journey from before his birth, when omens foretold his greatness, across the fabled, wondrous landscape that was his life.
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Rukmini Devi: A Life
On 30 December 1935, thirty-one year old Rukmini Devi created history with her performance of Sadir, later known as Bharata Natyam, which had until then been confined to temple precincts and was the preserve of devadasis. A celebrated artiste and dancer, she was also a Theosophist, a composer of acclaimed dance-dramas, an educationist, an animal welfare and child rights activist, and a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha. This rich biography illuminates her many lives. Rukmini???s early life was in the districts of Madras presidency where her father, an engineer, was posted, and it took many dramatic turns: her marriage in 1920 to George Arundale, a Theosophist and family friend, caused public outrage, particularly among the Madras brahmins. She was closely associated with Annie Besant, who became her mentor, and her meeting with Anna Pavlova inspired her to learn dance. Rukmini went on to establish Kalakshetra, an academy of arts, in 1936, which grew and flourished, and is renowned to this day for its classicism in dance training and performance???a tribute to her skill as an institution builder.
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The Blind Goddess
In the first instalment of the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, Anne Holt delivers a superbly chilling story of corruption in the corridors of power. A drug dealer is battered to death in the outskirts of Oslo. A young Dutch student, covered in blood, walks aimlessly through the streets of the city. He is taken into custody, but refuses to speak. Five days later a shady criminal lawyer called Hans Olsen is murdered. The two deaths don't seem related, but Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is unconvinced. Soon, she uncovers a link between the bodies: Olsen defended the drug dealer. But there are powerful forces working against Hanne; a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a crooked lawyer and a small-time dealer. The investigation will take her into the offices of the most powerful men in Norway - and even put her own life at risk...
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Surrender to Mr X
Vanessa dA works on reception in one of Londons plusher hotels, offering her services to special guests both on the books and after hours. It is the perfect setup she does what she loves (sex), and buys what she wants (Christian Lacroix). Then Vanessa meets Mr Alden X: a well-heeled gentleman looking for a little something more. Hes willing to pay for it too, and before she knows it Vanessa is off reception and established in Mr Xs gorgeous Hampstead home. But this job turns out to be anything but ordinary, and Mr Xs tastes run rather to extremes. Voyeurism, bondage, roleplay . . . is Mr X just another notch on Vanessas bedpost, or has she finally taken on more than she can handle?
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Trouble with Valentine's
As far as womens fashion accessories went, he was spectacular. A black-haired, cobalt-eyed, dangerous- looking toy who no doubt warned you outright not to bother playing with him if you didnt like his rules. He was like a Hermes handbag; women saw and women wanted, even though they knew the price was going to be astronomical. Hallie Bennett likes a challenge, though and his offer is tempting: 5,000 if she pretends to be his wife for a week. It might not be the most traditional Valentines Day proposal but shes hardly a traditional girl. Maybe a week in the high life, with a man to match, will be just the ticket. Just as long as she doesnt start wishingt he I do is real
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Leela:A Patchwork Life
Leela Naidu was listed as one of the five most beautiful women in the world by Vogue magazine. But she was much more. She was the fine- boned, haunting face in Hrishikesh Mukherjee???s Anuradha; she was the woman who refused to sign Raj Kapoor???s films four times; she was Dom Moraes???s muse, his unpaid secretary, his best friend. Jean Renoir taught her acting and Salvador Dali used her as a model for a Madonna. Leela is a memoir that is charming, idiosyncratic and a window to Leela???s intriguing life. Everyone who met her has a Leela Naidu story. This is her version.
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The Ingredients of Love
The day begins like any other Saturday for beautiful Parisian restaurateur Aurlie Bredin, until she wakes up to find her apartment empty her boyfriend gone off with another woman. Heartbroken, Aurlie walks the streets of Paris in the rain, finally seeking refuge in a little bookshop in the le SaintLouis, where shes drawn to a novel titled The Smiles of Women by obscure English author Robert Miller. She buys it and takes it home, but when she begins to read shes astonished: The Smiles of Women cant possibly be about her restaurant, about her. Except, it is. Flattered and curious to know more, Aurlie attempts to get in touch with the reclusive Mr Miller, but it proves to be a daunting task. His French publishers seem determined to keep his identity secret, and while the EditorinChief Andr Chabanais is happy to give Aurlie his time, he seems mysteriously unwilling to help her find her author. Is Robert Miller really so shy, or is there something that Andr isnt telling Aurelie?
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Until Thy Wrath Be Past
In the first thaw of spring the body of a young woman surfaces in the River Torne in the far north of Sweden. Rebecka Martinsson is working as a prosecutor in nearby Kiruna, her sleep troubled by visions of a shadowy, accusing figure. Could the body belong to the girl in her dream? Joining forces with Police Inspector AnnaMaria Mella, Martinsson will need all her courage to face a killer who will kill again to keep the past buried under half a century of silent ice and snow.
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Secrets.
Lynne Graham & Maisey Yates Intense, exciting novelists Blackmailed into Bed Ella desperately wants to care for her baby niece, but the childs guardian is Aristandros Xenakis her ex-fiance! She has no choice but to submit to his demand she must become his mistress! Nave and unworldly Ella is not like Aristandross usual sophisticated bed partners. Surely he will tire of her Her Proposal, His Possession When Elaine presented her plan to Marco de Luca, shed expected questions and logic, not the pure animal magnetism that this fierce tycoon exuded. Suddenly her proposal of a paper marriage seemed ludicrous. She had a tiger by the tail; Marco was no modern man his wife would be his wife by day and night!
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Forbidden to His Touch
Forbidden to His Touch (February 2012) by Natasha Tate is based on infatuation, elation, and romance among an intriguing set of characters. The book is about Rafael Chaves, who is a man troubled by his raw and horrid past. He is lured by a future, which is extremely impossible, as he falls in love with a woman he does not deserve. Rafael Chaves makes sure he keeps his distance from Sophia Turino, who is the daughter of the man who raised him. Sophia is smart, successful, beautiful, confident, funny, and extremely irresistible to Rafael. However, years later, when she is back in town, he finds it extremely hard to bury his feelings.
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The Cop, The Puppy and Me
Jaded city cop Oliver has moved to picturesque Kettle Bend to leave behind bad memories. Until a video of him rescuing a drowning puppy goes viral and turns him into a local celebrity! Sarah sees the fi lm as the perfect opportunity to promote the town. But she???ll have to get past Oliver???s gruff exterior first???
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Enemies at the Altar
The last woman he would ever marry The last time Andreas Ferrante saw Sienna Baker she was naively trying to seduce him. Whilst her provocative sensuality is emblazoned on Andreass memory, the terrible consequences torment him. So the news that they must marry to secure his inheritance is unthinkable Once devastated by his heartless rejection, when she sees Andreas again it makes Siennas humiliation burn brighter. And as for marrying him? They'd be lucky to last the ceremony without killing each other! But theres a fine line between love and hate Will the flames of anger turn to white-hot passion on their wedding night? The Outrageous Sisters The twin sisters everyones talking about!
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Bed of Lies
Her darkest secret...revealed Banker Luke De Rossi must sell the Australian beach house he inherited from his mobster uncle, fast. But then he runs up against Beth Jones. Is she the rightful tenant? A reporter out for a scoop? His uncle???s lover? Luke wants answers ??? almost as much as he wants Beth. The last thing Beth needs is this hunky magnet for media attention breathing down her neck. She has a lot to hide. And falling hard for Luke as he gets closer ??? and tries to evict her! ??? isn???t helping things. Separately, they have each made their bed. Now they???ll lie in it...together.
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The Secrets She Carried
From the embers of their passion… Erin Turner and Cristophe Donakis set the bed sheets alight during their scorching affair. But Erin’s hopes of a diamond ring turned to ash when he unceremoniously kicked her out of his bed and onto the cold London streets. Years later, Erin’s world is rocked again when she meets her newest business client. She knows it’s him the moment his designer aftershave hits her senses… Cristophe is going to make Erin pay back what he believes she stole – in whatever way he demands… But little does he know that Erin’s about to drop two very important bombshells! Callie Woodville had imagined her wedding day since she was a little girl… She thought she’d found the perfect man in her boss Eduardo Cruz – but, ‘Get out!’ wasn’t exactly the morning-after treatment she’d hoped for.She’d never dreamed it would be like this! Holding her wilting bouquet, Callie waits for her groom – her best friend: a man she’s never kissed – or has even wanted to kiss. But once Eduardo knows about the bump concealed under Callie’s oversized secondhand wedding dress, there’s no way he’s going to let her walk up the aisle with someone else…
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The Husband She Never Knew
What he wants, he takes! Cruelly discarded on her wedding night, Noelle Ducasse buries the shame of being an untouched bride ? creating a new, glamorous life to mask the relentless ache of loneliness. Until Ammar returns? The image of Noelle?s guileless eyes lingers with Ammar still. Noelle can refuse him all she likes, but this time the ruthless Ammar will not be denied. He?ll spend each moment of each night proving that ? no matter how much her mind denies it ? she will melt under her husband?s exquisite touch? ?Kate Hewitt captures the essence of overcoming a forbidden love.?
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The CEO's Unexpected Proposal
Coming home for keeps? After losing his wife in a tragic accident, successful businessman Dawson Barrett was determined to help his son Luke, who was dealing with his pain by acting out at school and at home. Luckily, the devoted dad knew just who to call… As talented as she was beautiful, music therapist Mikala Conti could work miracles. To her, the real miracle was that Dawson – the boy who’d once stirred her teenaged heart, then vanished – was back in town. Still, Mikala wasn’t sure Dawson was ready to move on. And she certainly didn’t believe that one reckless moment of passion could change their lives forever. But it might just be the way to heal three troubled souls searching for a second chance at a forever family!
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The Nanny Who Kissed Her Boss
Savannah loves being a nanny but her assignment for single dad Declan is her most challenging yet. Declans the ex shes spent seven years trying to forget. After Declans ex-wife took him for a ride, hes maintained a suave, in-control persona. Yet seeing Savannah again makes Declan wonder if his real mistake was letting her go.
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Daring to Date the Bos
She’s ruled out romance... Liz Strauss is the queen of control. As a busy single mum, she’s got to be. But the arrival of new boss Charles ‘Ice King’ Bishop sweeps the rug from under her feet: suddenly her nightmares over her teenage son’s future have been replaced by secret dreams of romantic dates! ...but her boss has other ideas! It’s been years since Liz has trusted anyone not to hurt her. Sharing sizzling kisses with Charles is one thing, but believing that beneath his frosty exterior lies a heart that will beat for her – for always – is quite another...