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Why the Heck Not?

Every professional and budding entrepreneur should ideally have three types of mentors. One who has been incredibly successful, one who is genuinely respected and well liked and one who has incredible courage. To me, the almost ninety-five-year-old Kushal Pal Singh (K.P. Singh), chairman emeritus of DLF, is the perfect embodiment of all three.

  • From the Foreword by Aparna Jain

The riveting saga of DLF is inextricably linked to the entrepreneurial genius of K.P. Singh, a man whose name has become synonymous with housing and urban real estate infrastructure in India.

Known affectionately as KP, Singh was born in the small town of Bulandshahr. He began his career as an officer in the Indian Army before circumstances nudged him into the family business. Starting off at the Qutab Stud Farm and American Universal Electric (India), KP’s greatest challenge emerged when his wife, Indira, and sister-in-law, Prem, persuaded him to helm DLF, a real estate company founded by his father-in-law, Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh. In a sector marred by nefarious repute, KP remained head and shoulders above other players, and strictly adhered to the prevailing laws and regulations. Within a few decades, KP had transformed DLF and set new standards for urban development in India.

KP’s pivotal role though was in catalysing the transformation of a barren Gurgaon into a knowledge city that reshaped the nation’s future. He persuaded Jack Welch of General Electric to explore and invest in India across multiple sectors—locomotives, power, aviation, medical systems, and eventually BPOs. This attracted significant investment and positioned Gurgaon as a hub of innovation and growth for a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Through captivating anecdotes and insights, Why The Heck Not delves into Padma Bhushan awardee KP’s interactions with industry leaders, policymakers, farmers and communities. Learn how he navigated challenges, fostered collaborations, and revolutionised the Indian real estate landscape. A must-read for entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration, this book offers valuable lessons on all aspects of leadership, innovation, and the power of perseverance and collaboration.

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Go Wild

Meet an army of ants, a chorus of frogs, a plague of pigeons, a ballet of mantis, a grove of trees, a colony of bee-eaters, a herd of elephants, a lone owl and vulture and groups of human beings. Listen to a tale of three lakes, climb up a mountain, dive into the ocean, travel back in time and look at the natural world anew.

Some of India’s most celebrated nature writers and illustrators come together to celebrate the planet we call home. Includes fiction, non-fiction and comics from:

Includes fiction, non-fiction and comics from:

Anita Roy
Aparna Kapur
Bittu Sahgal
Harini Nagendra
Kartik Shanker
Nidhin Donald
Lavanya Karthik
Meghaa Gupta
Prabha Mallya
Prerna Singh Bindra
Priya Kuriyan
Rajiv Eipe
Ranjit Lal
Ravikant Kisana
Rohan Chakravarty
Salil Chaturvedi
Seema Mundoli
Shabnam Minwalla
Yuvan Aves
Zai Whitaker

Nisha Small: The Strand of Silver

Nisha Small and Jamie have a difficult mystery to solve.

When a barn full of bulls is burnt down, Small and Jamie need to figure out who is behind this terrible crime. And there are very few clues . . .

Calm Your Thoughts

Does negativity drain all of your energy, leaving you unable to see the brighter side of Iife?

A noisy brain is the biggest cause of unhappiness. It prevents us from seeing what possibilities lie before us. Life turns into a minefield rather than a set of new opportunities. Let’s change this – right now.

Calm Your Thoughts helps you understand how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Providing proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.

Learn to control your emotions and stay zen:

  • Emotional regulation frameworks
  • Simple ways to understand your true worries and anxieties
  • How to simplify cognitive-behavioral therapy for daily use
  • Proven techniques for dealing with mental chatter and negativity

No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts. Free your mind from overthinking, and achieve more, feel better, and unleash your potential.

Dive in for tips and methods by internationally bestselling author Nick Trenton for help reducing anxiety, stress and negative thoughts.

The Library of hOles

Thousands of Indian kids have jumped into reading with a Duckbill hOle book!
Get all 33 books in the series in this unique Library of hOles, and make your child fall in love with books and stories. Recognizable by the hOle at the top corner of each book, these chapter books are for kids learning to read independently. They are full of fun stories, gorgeous illustrations and hOles!

The boxset includes 33 books, including:

  1. Unlucky Chumki by Leslie D. Biswas
  2. Chumki and the Elephants by Leslie D. Biswas
  3. Chumki and the Pangolin by Leslie D. Biswas
  4. The Great Escape by Menaka Raman
  5. Nida Finds a Way by Samina Mishra
  6. A Pinch of Magic by Asha Nehemiah
  7. Trouble with Magic by Asha Nehemiah
  8. The Monster Hunters by Parinita Shetty
  9. The Vampire Boy by Sharanya Deepak
  10. Bonkers! by Natasha Sharma
  11. Mira the Detective by Pavithra Sankaran
  12. Petu Pumpkin: Tiffin Thief by Arundhati Venkatesh
  13. Petu Pumpkin: Tooth Troubles by Arundhati Venkatesh
  14. Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter by Arundhati Venkatesh
  15. Big Bully and M-me by Arti Sonthalia
  16. The Shy Supergirl by Shabnam Minwalla
  17. Lucky Girl by Shabnam Minwalla
  18. When Jiya Met Urmila by Shabnam Minwalla
  19. Maya Saves the Day by Meera Nair
  20. Maya in a Mess by Meera Nair
  21. Peanut Has a Plan by Yashodhara Lal
  22. Peanut vs the Piano by Yashodhara Lal
  23. Timmi in Tangles by Shals Mahajan
  24. Timmi and Rizu by Shals Mahajan
  25. Sandy to the Rescue by Rupa Gulab
  26. Susie Will Not Speak by Shruthi Rao
  27. Malhar in the Middle by Shruthi Rao
  28. The Clockwala’s Clues by Varsha Seshan
  29. Nisha Small: The Knot of Gold by C.G. Salamander
  30. Chitti’s Travelling Book Box by Kavitha Punniyamurthi
  31. Gupshup Goes to Prison by Arefa Tehsin
  32. Amra and the Witch by Arefa Tehsin
  33. The Chirmi Chasers by Arefa Tehsin

Why should you buy this boxset?

  • A collection of 33 best-selling books from the hOle Books series that will make children fall in love with reading!
  • Gorgeously illustrated and hilarious books by renowned authors for children and by some of India’s most-loved illustrators.
  • A perfect giftbox for young readers just starting to read by themselves.
  • Showcases young relatable characters in contemporary Indian stories.

Gana-Bajana | Colourful, Illustrated Board Books on Hindu Mythology | Musical Instruments of Indian Gods and Goddesses for Kids Age 3+

Shiva’s damaru to Krishna’s flute,
Durga’s ghanti and Ravana’s lute.
Dance to the rhythm and embrace the sound,
As divine melodies swirl around.

Well-known mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik introduces young readers to the fun and fascinating musical instruments of Hindu gods with his unique art and easy-to-read text.

ABOUT THE BOOKS:

  • Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.
  • Perfect way to familiarize babies with India’s rich cultural fabric.
  • These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses for modern kids.
  • Collect all books in the series!

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK:

  • AGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and up
  • STURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and playing for a long time
  • SAFE FOR BABY: Handy format makes this safe for your baby
  • PERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy and convenient for little readers to hold
  • BRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your little one interested and engaged
  • A PERFECT GIFT: For every preschooler for a holistic learning experience

Gaban/गबन

संसार के अग्रणी कथाकारों में प्रतिष्‍ठित उपन्यास-सम्राट प्रेमंचद ने गबन में टूटते मूल्यों के अंधेरे में भटकते मध्यवर्ग का वास्तविक चित्रण किया है।
यह रमानाथ की कहानी है, जो सुंदर, सुख-सुविधा चाहने वाला, घमंडी और नैतिक रूप से कमज़ोर है। वह अपनी पत्नी जलपा को ख़ुश करने के लिए उसे गहने उपहार में देने की कोशिश करता है, जिसे वह अपनी कम तनख्वाह से नहीं खरीद सकता, कर्ज में डूब जाता है, जो अंततः उसे गबन करने पर मजबूर करता है।
गबन का मूल संदेश है कि इंसान को अपनी हैसियत के मुताबिक ही अपनी ज़रूरतों को पूरा करना चाहिए। उसका एक गलत कदम कई ज़िंदगियों को प्रभावित करता है। उपन्यास के नायक-नायिका रमानाथ, जलपा के साथ रतन, देवीदीन, जौहरा, वकील साहब आदि पात्रों का विश्लेषण भी किया गया।

The Stoic Path to Wealth (Marathi) / द स्टॉइक पाथ टू वेल्थ

आजच्या आधुनिक काळात वित्तव्यवसायात माजलेल्या गोंधळातूनही धनसंचय करता यावा म्हणून प्राचीन काळापासून वापरल्या गेलेल्या सुजाणतेतून येणाऱ्या व्यवहार्य, प्रभावशाली दृष्टीकोनाचा मागोवा घ्या.भावनांवर ताबा ठेवून प्रतिक्रियांवर नियंत्रण ठेवल्यास यश मिळू शकते ह्याची जाणीव स्थितप्रज्ञ विचारवंतांना प्राचीन काळापासून होती. हेच तत्त्व आज आपल्या आर्थिक व्यवहारांना लागू पडते. शिस्त, मानसिक अलिप्तता आणि संपूर्ण आत्मविश्‍वासानेच उत्तम गुंतवणुकदार शेअरबाजारात व्यवहारासाठी सज्ज होतो – शेकडो वर्षे हीच शिकवण स्थितप्रज्ञ विचारवंत आपल्याला देत आले आहेत. तरीही अनेक लोक पैसा मिळविण्याच्या खटाटोपात जीव तोडून स्वत:ला झोकून देताना दिसतात. त्यात पैसा तर मिळत नाहीच पण भरपूर वेळही वाया जातो. शिवाय मन:शांती मिळणे तर दूरच!. ह्या प्रयत्नात एखाद्याच्या हाती घबाड लागलेच तर ते तितक्याच तातडीने हातातून निसटूनही जाते. त्यापेक्षा स्थितप्रज्ञतेने तुमच्या वेळेचा सदुपयोग करा आणि तुमच्या सुजाणतेवर प्रभुत्त्व प्रस्थापित करा. भल्याबुऱ्याचा शांतपणे विचार करून स्थिर वृत्तीने विशिष्ट आर्थिक धोरण आखून गुंतवणूक करा आणि शाश्‍वत स्वरुपाचा धनसंचय करा. सेनेका, एपिक्टिटस ह्यांच्यासारखे गतकाळातील स्थितप्रज्ञ विचारवंत आणि आजच्या आधुनिक युगातील उत्तंग व्यक्तिमत्त्वाचे वॉरेन बफे, कॅथी वुड ह्यांच्या चरित्रांमधून कालातीत, मौल्यवान जाणिवा कशा विकसित होत जातात हा ह्यापूर्वी कधीही पुढ्यात न आलेला धनसंचयाविषयीचा पैलू फरू ह्यांनी ह्या पुस्तकात मांडला आहे.

Achieving Meaningful Success (Hindi) / Adbhut Safalata Ka Margdarshan/अद्भुत सफलता का मार्गदर्शन

‘प्रत्येक पाठक, चाहे वह किसी भी पेशे या उम्र का हो, अपने जीवन को बेहतर बनाने के लिए इस किताब से एक-न-एक मूल्यवान सीख अवश्य ग्रहण कर सकेगा’ —नारायण मूर्ति
‘यह किताब एक मेंटॉर के रूप में मार्गदर्शन करके आपको सफलता की सार्थक ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचाएगी’ —डॉ मानसिंह
रतन टाटा
नारायण मूर्ति
सद्‌गुरू जी
किरण मजूमदार-शॉ
जॉन चैम्बर्स
डॉ देवी शेट्टी
राहुल द्रविड़
प्रकाश पादुकोण
जैसे कई जाने-माने व्यक्तित्वों के विशेष साक्षात्कार इस किताब में दिए गए हैं। जिनमें लेखक के साथ साझा किए गए उनके रेखांकित करने लायक विशिष्ट ज्ञान को पढ़ने का अवसर मिलता है।
एक श्रेष्ठ मेंटॉर, साथ ही, ग्लोबल लीडर, आन्त्रेप्रेन्योर, लेखक, तकनीकी दूरदर्शी, अन्वेषक, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वक्ता, डॉ मानसिंह जनहित के कामों में भी सक्रिय हैं। उनकी मेंटॉर करने की तकनीकों ने विश्वभर में हज़ारों लोगों की मदद की है।
आप विद्यार्थी हों, कोई प्रोफ़ेशनल या फिर सीईओ, यह किताब सार्थक सफलता पाने में आपकी सहायता करेगी!

Sufi Vaigyanik (Hindi) / सूफी वैज्ञानिक

सूफी वैज्ञानिक कहे जाने वाले जगदीश चंद्र बोस को भारत में आधुनिक विज्ञान के पिता का दर्जा हासिल है। वह अपने जीवन काल में कम से कम दो बार नोबेल पुरस्कार जीतने के करीब आए। बोस के वैज्ञानिक शोध का विस्तार माइक्रोवेव्स से लेकर पादप विज्ञान तक था। वह अमेरिकी पेटेंट प्राप्त करने वाले पहले एशियाई थे। वह 19वीं सदी में विषयों को एक दूसरे से अलग करती ऊँची दीवारों को ढहाकर पादप-तंत्रिका विज्ञान जैसे विषयों की शुरुआत करने वाले लोगों में से एक थे। बोस ने भारतीय भाषाओं की पहली साइंस-फ़िक्शन कहानी लिखी। यह जीवनी उनके महानतम बनने के सफर को रेखांकित करती है।

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