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Life Is Abracadabra: 21 Magical Stories from My Travels to Make You Look at Life with New Eyes

‘I think people are afraid to dream because they don’t want to be disappointed,’ she told the Belgian guy . . .

But what if there was a way to co-create our dreams with the universe? And what if the universe responded to us in a tangible way?

At the tender age of seventeen, Baisakhi left her home to pursue higher studies abroad. Since then, she has dwelled in different continents—from Asia to Europe to Africa to South America to North & Central America—studying life through myriad mirrors of reality. She has lived with local families—eating their food, adopting their lifestyles, contributing to their economy, negotiating extreme realities and belief systems, and navigating diverse traditions and religions for several years to answer life’s most pertinent questions. Coming from a conservative family in India, she had to overcome all limitations to fly!

This book narrates the magical adventures and marvellous encounters of an ordinary girl who believes in extraordinary possibilities as she traverses the globe to fulfil her destiny. Life Is Abracadabra is peppered with true anecdotes of hope and faith, of meaningful coincidences and miracles that will make you perceive life from an altogether new dimension. It is about noticing the signs and synchronicities strewn on our paths and acting on them. Because when we do, life will be on our side too.

Emotional Ability Resources: A Therapist’s Guide to Unlocking the Power within You

A unique self-help aid to improve emotional intelligence.
–Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, Med, Professor of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

‘Makes it easy to explore our difficult inner emotional landscape and gain and clarity.’
Aparna Piramal Raje, Author of Chemical Khichdi, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate

Have an issue? Give EAR to it . . .

Most of us find it difficult to cope with our emotions. Embarrassed to discuss it, rarely do we turn to anyone for advice. But how can we tell our story by keeping our emotions in the dark, especially from ourselves?

This unique book is an essential resource on every tabletop, every bookshelf, and every household. It is for anyone who wants to reap the tangible benefits of building self-leadership through emotional intelligence. Through narratives, anecdotes, simple explanations, and exercises peppered throughout this book, you will be able to relate, identify, and solve the complexities of emotions that influence your daily routine. In essence, this handbook is your gateway to emotional and mental wellness.

Emotional Ability Resources provides the right tools to access all the emotions that build up inside you or do not. It encourages you to listen to them, be more self-aware, and unlock the power you already possess. It invites you to learn about handling your inner world in an easy and healthy manner.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts: A Guidebook for Creating a Happy and Abundant Life

Beautifully woven [book] to enlighten, inspire, and transform you.
– Ravi Garg, Director, WhatsApp India

At a time when we all are forced to introspect and make changes in how we perceive life and what we want from it, this book seems like an ideal guide.
– Divya Kaushik, Special Correspondent, Delhi Times, The Times of India

We all want to stride on the path of prosperity. We all want to bathe in good health. We all want to zestfully follow our passions. In short, we all want to live a life of excellence. Yet we find ourselves stuck in a humdrum existence with an ever-growing list of compromises, disappointments, and distress.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts takes a deep dive into the root cause of this universal dilemma and showcases how our thoughts are the foundation of our reality and how they govern our lives, irrespective of whether we are conscious of it or not or whether we believe in it or not. Not only that, but the book also reveals how we can harness the limitless potential of thoughts to create a life of abundance, success, and happiness.

Based on eye-opening scientific research and contemporary insights, the author outlines practical and actionable steps to implement thought-power in our daily life. On the whole, this instructive book carries in itself implicit guidance and life-transforming value for everyone who wants to unlock and unleash the greatest power which mankind has at its disposal.

The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success

‘A must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel.’ Haemin Sunim, author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things

‘A lovely book to have in your home and your lives.’ Chris Evans, Breakfast Show
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Nunchi(noon-chee): eye measure. The subtle art of gauging other people’s thoughts, and feelings in order to build trust, harmony and connection.
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Why did she get promoted? Why does the party only start when he walks in? And why do they always catch the bartender’s eye? It sounds like they’re all experts in the art of nunchi, even if they don’t know it.

Nunchi is the guiding principle of Korean life, but anyone can use it: it’s the art of reading a room, your way of understanding what other people are thinking and feeling, and using that to get ahead.

Korean parents believe that teaching their children nunchi is as important as teaching them to cross the road safely. With great nunchi, it feels like the world is on your side. Without it, you might get hit by something you never saw coming.

If you’re thinking ‘not another Eastern fad, Marie Kondo already made me throw half my clothes away’, don’t worry: it’s not a fad. Koreans have been using nunchi to overcome slings and arrows for over 5000 years.

The great news is that anyone can hone their nunchi, immediately: all you need are your eyes and ears. In everything, from finding love to excelling at work, improving your nunchi will help you to open doors you never knew existed.

Improve your nunchi, improve your life.
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‘Beautifully written and filled with actionable advice . . . It really feels like having a superpower!’ Héctor García, co-author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Aakhiri Ishq/आख़िरी इश्क़

‘इस नॉवेल में हमारा समाज, इन्सानी रिश्ते और रिश्तों की उलझनें एक नए ढंग में सामने आती हैं। त्रिपुरारि ने लव-स्टोरी को साइंस-फ़िक्शन की शक्ल अता की है और अपने लिए एक नई और अलग राह तलाश की है। साइंस-फ़िक्शन हमारे यहाँ कम लिखा जाता है, ख़ुशी है त्रिपुरारि ने इस तरफ़ संजीदगी से तवज्जोह दी है। उम्मीद है उनका ये नॉवेल साइंस-फ़िक्शन में एक संग-ए-मील साबित होगा’
– रहमान अब्बास, साहित्य अकादेमी अवॉर्ड विनर, उर्दू नॉवलिस्ट
आख़िरी इश्क़ साइंस-फ़िक्शन और फ़ैंटेसी जॉनर में लिखा ऐसा रूमानी नॉवेल है जो उर्दू और हिन्दी पढ़ने वालों को इश्क़ के मुख़्तलिफ़ रंगों में सराबोर करता है, और जो उर्दू अदब की दुनिया में “साइंस-फ़िक्शन” को बतौर जॉनर कायम करने का हौसला रखता है।
भारत की आज़ादी के साथ ही, सरकार एक सीक्रेट प्रोजेक्ट “द गेटवे ऑफ़ पास्ट एंड फ़्यूचर” की शुरुआत हिमाचल के तीर्थन वैली में एक लैब बनवाकर करती है। यहाँ ऐसी मछलियाँ तैयार की जाती हैं, जिनकी आँखों में इंसान अपना माज़ी या मुस्तक़बिल देख सकता है। वैसी ही एक सुनहरी मछली की वजह से अल्मा और अबीर मुसलसल एक-दूसरे के ख़्वाब में आते और इश्क़ में पड़ जाते हैं।
यही सिलसिला एक ऐसी कहानी में तब्दील होता है जिसे पाठक पूरी पढ़कर ही दम लेंगे! लेकिन कहानी, क्या वो पूरी होती है, क्या कहानियाँ पूरी हो पाती हैं . . . और इश्क़ . . .
त्रिपुरारि के लेखन में ग़ज़ब सम्मोहन है। वो अपनी भाषा के साथ-साथ कथ्य से भी पाठकों को अपने मोहपाश में बाँध लेते हैं। उनके इस उपन्यास में प्रेम का एक अनूठा संसार तो खुलता है, साथ ही ये एक ऐसी कथाभूमि पर गढ़ा गया है जो अचंभित भी करता है।
– अनंत विजय, राष्ट्रीय फ़िल्म पुरस्कार विजेता पत्रकार-लेखक  

The Wisdom Bridge (Hindi)/The Wisdom Bridge/द विज़्डम ब्रिज: The Heartfulness Way Aur Designing Destini Ke Bestselling Lekhak/द हार्टफुलनेस वे और डिज़ाइनिंग डेस्टिनी के बेस्ट सेलिंग लेखक

हम बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों के इरादे, विचार और कामकाज बच्चों के दिलों में घर कर जाते हैं। बच्चे उनको पूरे मनोयोग से देखते हैं, उनसे सीखते हैं और तुरन्त हर बात को आत्मसात कर लेते हैं; तो ऐसे में बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों की ज़िम्मेदारी बनती है कि वे न केवल बच्चों की अच्छी परवरिश करें, बल्कि उनका पालन-पोषण और मार्गदर्शन इस तरह करें कि वे एक सन्तोषप्रद जीवन जी सकें।
द विज़्डम ब्रिज में दाजी नौ सिद्धान्तों को प्रस्तुत करते हैं; ये ऐसा जीवन जीने में पाठकों का मार्गदर्शन करते हैं जो आपके बच्चों और प्रियजनों को प्रेरित करता है। ये सिद्धान्त सम्पूर्ण और सुखी जीवन का निर्माण करने के लिए सभी माता-पिता, भावी माता-पिता, दादा-दादी और केयरगिवर्स के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सन्दर्भ हैं। ये सिद्धान्त न केवल आपके बच्चों का जीवन समृद्ध बनाते हुए ज़िम्मेदार युवाओं के रूप में उनकी परवरिश करने में आपकी मदद करेंगे, बल्कि एक प्रेरक जीवन जीने और पारिवारिक रिश्तों में मज़बूती लाने में भी आपके सहायक होंगे। 

The Stoic Path to Wealth: Ancient Wisdom for Enduring Prosperity

BUILD WEALTH BY APPLYING ANCIENT WISDOM TO THE CHAOS OF MODERN-DAY MARKETS, WITH INVESTOR AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCER DARIUS FOROUX.

‘Darius has a unique ability to turn complex ideas into simple stories.’ — Morgan Housel, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Psychology of Money

The Stoics understood that if you can control your reactions and manage your emotions, you can achieve success. The same principles apply to our financial lives today.

The only way to beat inflation and grow your wealth is by investing. The greatest investors approach the markets with discipline, emotional distance, and self-mastery—lessons that the Stoics have been teaching us for thousands of years. Combining ancient wisdom with practical investment strategies drawn from analysis of the greatest investors of all time, The Stoic Path to Wealth will teach you how to:

• cultivate an investing edge by managing your emotions and developing your unique skills and talents.
• develop the discipline to ignore short-term market fluctuations and avoid living in the future.
• foster a mindset that allows you to enjoy what you have and avoid greed.
• create a sustainable approach to trading.

As financial markets become increasingly unpredictable and chaotic, The Stoic Path to Wealth offers the key to weathering any economic storm while building wealth that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Brahmanda Purana

‘Among the eighteen classic Hindu texts called the Puranas, the Brahmanda Purana recounts the stories and lores associated with Brahma, the creator and one of the trinities of the supreme divinity along with Vishnu and Shiva. A relatively early Purana, its composition can be traced back to approximately 400 to 600 BCE, predating many other Hindu texts. While the first volume talks of the cosmology, creation, and geography, the lineages of rishis and shraddha rites, ending with Parashurama’s stoory, the highlight of volume 2 is its emphasis on Lalita’s greatness, the slaying of Bhandasura, Madana’s rebirth and the glory of Kamakshi. Translated and annotated from the original Sanskrit by Bibek Debroy, this edition of the Brahmanda Purana is a precious and rare volume for the lovers of Hindu mythology and religion.

This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.’

Accelerating India’s Development

Seventy-five years after Independence, India has much to be proud of. We are the world’s biggest democracy as well as the fastest-growing large economy. Yet, we also face profound challenges that hinder both individual well-being and aggregate growth, including education and skills, health and nutrition, public safety, justice, social protection, and jobs.

This seminal book systematically analyses India’s governance challenges, especially in delivering essential public services, and highlights how these are limiting India’s development. Drawing on a wealth of research and practical insights, it provides actionable, evidence-based strategies, emphasizing state-level reforms as critical for India’s advancement.

Accelerating India’s Development is addressed to all Indians—leaders, officials, entrepreneurs, teachers, students, citizens, and civil society—and provides an urgent call to action. It argues that building a more effective state is the great unfinished task of Indian democracy, because quality public services are key to translating the political equality of ‘one person, one vote’ into greater equality of opportunity for all Indians.

Every chapter showcases the author’s dedication to bridging the gap between scholarly research, public understanding, and actionable governance. This book is a testament to cautious optimism and the belief that with the right public systems in place, the next twenty-five years can be a period of unprecedented growth and societal enrichment for India.

Discovering Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

In Oleander Girl, embark on a journey with seventeen-year-old Korobi Roy as she unravels the mystery of a dark family secret that holds the key to her past, weaving a tale of love, loss, and the enduring
power of familial bonds.

Explore what it means to be human through One Amazing Thing, where members of an eclectic group, trapped and awaiting rescue in the Indian consulate after a catastrophic earthquake, share stories of the ‘one amazing thing’ they have experienced in their lives.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s genius shines through in these bestselling works, revealing ultimately, the incredible power of storytelling.

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