en-US Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:59:39 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 228186153 Mihu, a brilliant but unorthodox fashion designer, is fed up with Indian weddings . . . and the big, fat, wedding lehenga. If she had her way, she’d put every bride in a pantsuit. (She hasn’t sold a bridal collection in six years.)

But when Indian superstar Krita Suri launches a contest to choose her bridal designer, Mihu’s skills and stubbornness are put to the ultimate test.

The
Design four exceptional bridal looks for Krita Suri, in just nine days.

To make things worse, Mihu has to team up with Bodhi, a young, idealistic designer from New York, who worships at the altar of traditional Indian textiles, and is determined to rescue the Indian kaarigar.

Accompanied by their motley crew�Mihu’s scholarly father, Bodhi’s snooty girlfriend, and a foul-mouthed tailor married to a devoutly religious embroiderer—Mihu and Bodhi travel the length and breadth of India, learning the grammar of Indian textiles, marvelling at patola, jadau, kalamkaari, and jamdani, and racing towards a contest that will decide far more than their careers.

If The Da Vinci Code made you fall in love with art history while solving a murder mystery . . .

BRIDE’S GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN INDIA reveals our country’s fabulous fashion history, through a fast-paced wedding-dress quest that will make you re-examine everything in your wardrobe.]]> 330 Sukriti YJ Akanksha 5 4.54
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A slow-paced but interesting enough story that kept me wanting more until I turned the last page on my Kindle... it was compelling... not in a sense that we can say with a spy fiction or espionage novel. However, it was compelling in a humanising way. Once you begin reading it, you want to know about the characters... Mihika, her father, Bodhi, Sharvani, and all those labourers and weavers... the kaarigars. You want to know and empathise with their stories. On the other side, characters like Krita Suri attract you with a veil of pomp hiding the seething realism... impressed with the storyline and the open-ended conclusion as well.
]]> 58508534 India, That Is Bharat, the first book of a comprehensive trilogy, explores the influence of European 'colonial consciousness' (or 'coloniality'), in particular its religious and racial roots, on Bharat as the successor state to the Indic civilisation and the origins of the Indian Constitution. It lays the foundation for its sequels by covering the period between the Age of Discovery, marked by Christopher Columbus' expedition in 1492, and the reshaping of Bharat through a British-made constitution-the Government of India Act of 1919. This includes international developments leading to the founding of the League of Nations by Western powers that tangibly impacted this journey.

Further, this work also traces the origins of seemingly universal constructs such as 'toleration', 'secularism' and 'humanism' to Christian political theology. Their subsequent role in subverting the indigenous Indic consciousness through a secularised and universalised Reformation, that is, constitutionalism, is examined. It also puts forth the concept of Middle Eastern coloniality, which preceded its European variant and allies with it in the context of Bharat to advance their shared antipathy towards the Indic worldview. In order to liberate Bharat's distinctive indigeneity, 'decoloniality' is presented as a civilisational imperative in the spheres of nature, religion, culture, history, education, language and, crucially, in the realm of constitutionalism.]]> 472 J. Sai Deepak 9354352499 Akanksha 5 4.40 2021
author: J. Sai Deepak
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]]> 30838928 109 Romila Thapar 938406775X Akanksha 1 3.52 2016
author: Romila Thapar
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]]> 69571 195 Robert T. Kiyosaki 0751532711 Akanksha 1 4.10 1997
author: Robert T. Kiyosaki
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In Her Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces is an anthology of essays and commentaries, in layperson terms, contributed by jurists, judges and academics on landmark constitutional court decisions of India that made a difference or brought about a positive change for women in the uniformed forces.

It is envisaged as not just a book, but a testament to the resilience, determination and legal triumphs of women who have paved the way for greater gender inclusivity and parity within India’s armed forces.

Meticulously curated to illuminate the pivotal judgments that have shaped the trajectory of women’s participation in the armed forces of India, this book stands as a cornerstone and embodiment of the judiciary’s unwavering dedication to upholding the principles of equality and justice.]]> 167 Navdeep Singh 9367901062 Akanksha 5
Let me recap what I found astonishing in the book. Story of Neetu Bala case highlighted how discrimination can hamper someone personally. I could not help but empathize with the women who fight these battles daily. The essays provide a deeply humanizing account of the challenges women face in the armed forces. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every legal case is a human story. Recommended! ]]> 4.53
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First of all, totally admire the editors of this book! They did a commendable job putting the best legal minds together and come up with these essays... curate and pick the best ones and put a powerful introduction!

Let me recap what I found astonishing in the book. Story of Neetu Bala case highlighted how discrimination can hamper someone personally. I could not help but empathize with the women who fight these battles daily. The essays provide a deeply humanizing account of the challenges women face in the armed forces. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every legal case is a human story. Recommended!
]]> 216906833 248 Jayaram Rajaram Akanksha 5 4.96
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I must say the book follows a modern approach to ancient Teachings! Jayaram Rajaram successfully brings ancient teachings into the modern era. The author’s ability to relate the wisdom of great Gurus like Adi Shankaracharya to contemporary issues is commendable. This book is not just a read; it is an experience that can change how you view life and spirituality. Whether you are curious about Hinduism or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this book provides the tools to navigate the modern world with ancient wisdom. Do not miss out on this enlightening read.
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The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the meaning of courage and how it is expressed in the everyday life of the individual. Unlike books that focus on heroic acts of courage in exceptional circumstances, the focus here is on developing the inner courage that enables us to lead authentic and fulfilling lives on a day-to-day basis. This is the courage to change when change is needed, the courage to stand up for our own truth, even against the opinions of others, and the courage to embrace the unknown in spite of our fears-in our relationships, in our careers, or in the ongoing journey of understanding who we are and why we are here.

Courage also features a number of meditation techniques specifically designed by Osho to help people deal with their fears.]]> 193 Osho 0312205171 Akanksha 4 4.16 1977
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This is a book that really winds you up... up for living and living with joy to be alive! Osho's views might be otherwise in most of the cases but we don't prepare ourselves for otherwise views... Osho hints at education and many other aspects in this book and the readers will like it.
]]> 82368448 56 Arav Rajesh 8195038824 Akanksha 5 4.73 2022
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Arav covers common subjects that many would like to read... the author presents his thoughts in nicely worded verse and lines that express many things together. His art of picking common issues from the world around us and making them into poetry is amazing. I enjoyed reading his poems overall and especially those that discuss discrimination and humanities common flaws and still with a hope that we may somehow find our innate qualities and become helpful, amicable, and empathetical society once more! Recommended to poetry readers (English).
]]> 560932 4961 Vivekananda 8185301751 Akanksha 5 4.60 1922
author: Vivekananda
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average rating: 4.60
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]]> 75703268
Through her lucid yet relatable storytelling skills, Dr Haseena C. P., a prominent physician turned author, puts forth tools for self-healing and attainment of fruition in life. The way she has presented the concepts of health, disease, and metaphysics through the experiences of the real-life protagonists is sure to resonate with laymen as well as medical professionals alike. The life-changing tools and techniques, which are profoundly effective, can be easily implemented to extricate oneself from any health challenge, be it psychological, physical, or psychosomatic.

The message at the heart of The Kintsugi Moms is clear―no circumstance in life is insurmountable. All in all, the book is a compendium of invaluable knowledge and insights for anyone in need of healing at any level of existence.

About the Author: Dr Haseena Chokkiyil is a holistic healer with over twenty-five years of experience in the field. Apart from being a graduate in homoeopathic medicine and a globally licensed Heal Your Life® workshop facilitator, she has also done an MSc in clinical nutrition and has a post-graduate diploma in counselling and guidance. Being a single mom herself who conquered Addison’s disease and cancer with the same tools she trained herself into, she truly leads by example. Presently, she is working as the chief medical officer at a homoeopathic hospital in Kerala, India.]]> 236 Haseena Chokkiyil 9394613005 Akanksha 4 4.61 2022
author: Haseena Chokkiyil
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Part 1 that contains the stories of those who have decided to stand and face their lives rather than running away was amazing to me. I liked the way the author has fused her critical insight and moral lessons, along with ideas to restore oneself, along with the stories in the own words of those who have suffered by the hands of people around them (mostly husbands). Dr Haseena's writing is amazing, to keep short. The second part where the author has discussed things in detail might be tedious and a little too niche for readers like me. Well, if you want to know how to reconstruct yourself once everything seems broken, this is the book for you! Ladies, do read it. Find motivation. Encourage yourself. And move on!
]]> 50798 310 Thomas Hardy 0486452433 Akanksha 4 3.82 1895
author: Thomas Hardy
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I liked the work... every time I read it, I enjoyed and found some new reasons to love the book even more. Hardy was a great storyteller who had many stories to tell with limited characters. That was fantastic fictional art!
]]> 30244505 173 Rana Ayyub Akanksha 1 3.80 2016
author: Rana Ayyub
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Wonderfully managed propaganda... The author has ranted about everything that is wrong (according to her) but not the substance or evidence. Corrupt system and complicit leaders and one-sided handling of the events... however, she has nowhere mentioned where is her evidence – where are those sting tapes? NOBODY KNOWS! And now Supreme Court of India has called the book FARCE and subjective. Fiction.
]]> 61119479 One fine morning, She got arrested as a prime suspect in a murder case.
After coming out of jail, Maya started searching for evidence of her innocence.
But in one strange condition, she lost memory of her past few years.
Now, Maya has the uphill battle of regaining her memory and race against time to prove her own innocence.
Will Maya be able to get her memory back and prove her innocence?

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]]> 300 Prasad Bag Akanksha 5 4.61
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You will love the novel as soon as you reach the zenith of its plot's climax... Maya is ill, lost her memory, facing the accusation of murder and she does not have much to lose anymore... what will she do? Will she go beyond limits to prove her innocence? Who will believe her ghost theory? Who will believe that Mrs Pinto's ghost comes to visit Maya? There are many things that readers will uncover as they read the novel...
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Written as Dohas or couplets, each stanza of the fifty-one poems found in this collection chases the glow of a new dawn of world enlightenment. Straightforward, uncomplicated and wise, with titles such as "Mother Earth," "Married to the Light," "Charity," and "Peace," the author examines and dissects the frailty of life, the inevitability of death and the most tender part of the stalk and the root. These poems are necessary, irresistible and evolved. Courageous in their simple message, God and His many faces are pressed into the window box for all to see and celebrate. The poet encourages introspection, deliberation, mediation and the search for deeper meaning. His poems of praise, poems of contemplation and poems of provocation sing God's praises, His justice and His grace. Knowledge leads to understanding, which leads to peace and, finally, to love. It is what the world needs—a little of God's love, the fabric, the sheer essence; the gems of the universe unfold on these pages. And we are, as readers, better for these gifts.

Editorial Reviews

"One With The Universe-Contemplative and simple, Ponder Awhile is not just a composition of some 66 poems but an experience which will leave you with your thoughts alone."
Pune Newsline- The Indian Express

"This youngish poet has scored very well in categories of Spirituality, Philosophy and Poetry on listing of writing constantly updated on the world wide web. He has even inched passed Charles Taylor for a well known work A Secular Age. Surprisingly Kabir, Rabindranath Tagore, Gibran, Shakespare and several other literary luminaries have been left in the shade too."
Pune Mirror

"Stimulating and mesmerizing, yet simple and pure they will leave you wanting to embrace the simple joys and truths of bare existence.
"DNA News

"We are sure that this is one poet that the city of Pune can call its very own Shakespeare!"
Eastside Plus -Times Of India


Award Winning Finalist "USA Book News" Spirituality General 2009;
Top 100 Recommended Religion and Spirituality "ebookmall" 2009;
Ranked 1 in Religious and Spiritual eBooks "Franklin" 2010/ 2011;
"Best Book Buys"
Ranked 1 in Poetry books 2011
Top 10 Poetry, Top 10 Body, Mind and Spirit and Top 10 Philosophy- Religious Books 2011/2012 and 2013;]]> 96 Mohit K. Misra 8196315570 Akanksha 5 4.65 2006
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What we have, we don't value. What we don't have we struggle for it. In such scenario it is impossible to be at peace. This is what the poet has explained in his poem Peace. More or less, every poem presents a situation before you and seeks you attention and cooperation for self as well as overall growth of society and nature. Beautiful collection of poems! Inclusiveness, spirituality, oneness, universalism peep through the verse...
]]> 1486976 232 Devdutt Pattanaik 0143099701 Akanksha 1 3.81 2006
author: Devdutt Pattanaik
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The book exposes the entire scenario... you cannot expect a better explanation of Hindu history from these experts, so-called, who do not understand even the basic concepts of Hinduism, at all. A very disappointing book, overall!
]]> 61169230 After solving the uncanny mystery behind the disappearance of a few botanists, chef Lisa and botanist Arjun incidentally got paired up with an impassioned archaeologist.
Together, they set out to unearth the clues that would lead them to a primordial knowhow, which might neutralize the impact of the impending cataclysm significantly.
Pitched against a global criminal force and a multitude of challenges, they travelled to different continents to explore the sites of antediluvian civilizations, in their quest for global safety.
Guided by the wise ones from a pre-historic tribe of Peru, the series of revelations that they unravelled was beyond their wildest imagination.]]> 318 Aurijit Ganguli Akanksha 4 4.53
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Identity confusion, mission transforming into something else from one thing, the deepening mystery, shocking revelations, unimaginable discoveries... Arjun and Lisa know, by the middle of the storyline, this is not going to be an easy job for them... however, accompanied by an eccentric companion in the form of Marcos, and then in the company of others who join in to guide them, they know they will get that side. The Mystery Mountains, as the name suggests, is about the mysteries related to our world. It begins with a retelling of the famous Indian Vamaana story, an avataar of Lord Vishnu and goes on to the pataal loka and beyond... excited? Read on! :)
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Choked with sewage and chemicals, it would seem that nothing could survive this stinking hell � but something did and have now awakened.

Something much more terrifying than climate change. Something so prehistoric and carnal that modern technology does not know how to stop its rampage.
But not all involved want to stop these monsters. There are some who want to harness them to gain power, others to use the creatures for their own personal gain, while some are in it to avenge past monsters of their own.

Whatever their reason to take sides, the question is � will anyone be able to contain the Monsters of Mithi before it’s too late?]]> Hywel Richard Pinto Akanksha 4 4.55 2022
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Unbelievable... wonderfully imagined and executed novel by the author. I will recommend it to all the readers who love reading contemporary fiction. Do read it.
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The heroes of the poems are real and fictional toys, animals, and unusual creatures that accompanied David throughout his joyful childhood, and now, I hope, will become friends of many children.]]> 55 Ilia Tversky 1839342692 Akanksha 4 4.60 2022
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Children love to watch cartoons. Even they try to copy acts and moves of their favourite characters. They love to see animals. They are always excited to go to the Zoo. This new poetry collection offers both cartoons as well as abundance of wildlife (that too in contemporary avatars) together. Heroes of each poem are animals, filled with life through simple words, emotions, and witty yet inspiring thoughts. Their (animals) conversations are funny, but their acts are thoughtful and motivating. And full-page describing images fill the gap and make your experience complete. I mean, what else you're looking for your children..
]]> 58928156 80 Sanjana Kanamarlapudi Akanksha 5 ]]> 4.63
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Great take on the interspecies relationship between wolves and humans. The story is a little witty, a little spicy, but full of emotions. So, I am sure, it will keep you engrossed till you come to an end. What I liked the most is the way Sanjana has shaped the character of Moony, a wolf and also the central character of The Moon Wolf. Sharp, Bold, Kind and Shiny. In my opinion, the writer did a solid job at such young age.

]]> 58986583 206 Rohit Shukla Akanksha 5 4.39 2021
author: Rohit Shukla
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I will enjoy reading a novel like this over the usual romantic novels, any day... Rohit's writing style is not appealing per se but rather philosophical and almost mystical except for the times he uses modern verbology to make the conversations possible among his characters who meet by luck and continue to be together by some unconscious force. Do read it and you may like just because Centripetal offers new style and new content that is actively lacking in modern Indian English literature.
]]> 58938400 215 Rajeev 'Acharya' 8195175287 Akanksha 5 4.91 2021
author: Rajeev 'Acharya'
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average rating: 4.91
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वैसे तो रामायण और प�रबंध� �व� जीवन मूल�यो� को लेके बह�त सी किताबे� लिखी गयी� है� पर इस प�स�तक की बा� ही क�� और है! आप जब इस� पढ़ेंग� तो आपको सम� मे� आ�गी ये बाते�! राजी� जी ने निचोड़ के सा�-सा� व�यवाहरि� जीवन मे� श�री रा� के आदर�शो� को अपनाके आग� बढ़न� के लि� कई सूत�� इस प�स�तक मे� दि� है� जो पाठकों को अवश�� अच�छी लगेंगी!
]]> 58021487 245 Vinod Kumar Maddala Akanksha 5 4.66 2021
author: Vinod Kumar Maddala
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average rating: 4.66
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The novel becomes more and more intense as it develops. I love reading fiction that lets me think, look for clues and something that is beyond entertaining myself, merely. I truly enjoyed the work and I am sure other readers who love fiction will like reading it. Vinod has created a convincing psychological, crime and suspense thriller for sure.
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His infant daughter had her fist in her mouth, and Arun removed it to gaze into eyes, the colour of indigo and could not look away. What he did not know was that she had the gift of clairvoyance; she would warn him of events, which would change their lives irrevocably.

Prerana’s conflict-ridden relationship with her mother had left scars even time could not erase. Now she had to prevent her mother from usurping her child. Who would win this age-old battle?

Twelve stories about people who will seem familiar.

You know them all too well; perhaps some of them are you.]]> 144 Prema Raghavan 1636337155 Akanksha 5 4.87 2020
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This is something I can call wonderful... I liked it right from the very first story to the end of it... all 12 of them are very communicating, thought-evoking and even awe-inspiring might not be an exaggeration! Prema's writing has some enchanting thing about it and you will feel absorbed in this... I would recommend this collection of short stories to the readers who can enjoy emotional literature and relish with the thoughts characters enjoy, mourn or just feel in the books.
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The book is not only an interesting take on marriage but also an entertaining and exciting contemporary novel... a must-read without a doubt!

Indian Book Critics

An original idea... something new that we seldom see these days! Srinithya's novel will make you laugh; compel you to think and keep you engaged all the while... a novel that stands out!

The Last Critic


You cannot miss the novel that critics have recommended... get your copy now and accompany Janani on her interesting journey.]]> 330 Srinithya Srinivasan 1649516517 Akanksha 4 4.33 2020
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average rating: 4.33
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A lively theme that has been decorated with animated and assertive characters... both, Janani and Aman, are amazing persons who try to dominate the scene on their own but eventually realise that love is a two-way communication; love is a journey that takes people close to each other, not far away... It reminds of Bollywood movies, in patches, but stands tall, at last, as a work that can be called something between romantic fiction and a contemporary novel dealing with relevant and important issues � marriage, social compulsions and love. I enjoyed reading it. I have only one feedback that might be called critical. On some occasions, the communication within one's mind, or the monologues, have been overstretched. That could have been bettered.
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Follow the journey of the undaunted four as their world explodes into a gripping plot filled with the promise of an unforgettable adventure. Brace yourself as you will encounter wildlife, hunters, villains and heroes. This is one gripping adventure read you don't want to miss!]]> 127 Sindhu John 164919580X Akanksha 4 4.71 2020
author: Sindhu John
name: Akanksha
average rating: 4.71
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rating: 4
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I truly enjoyed reading this novel. I liked the way the author has planned the entire setting of his short piece of fiction and the way she tried to hint, in every chapter, about what is going to happen next. However, the novel moves a little slow at the beginning. Though this will not deter the ideal readers of this work, kids and early teenagers. A perfect piece to ensure learn and fun together...
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What happens when an ambitious girl-next-door finds herself on her honeymoon all alone, without a husband? What happens when she meets a handsome stranger who proposes a deal too lucrative to walk off from?

This is the story of Mahasweta who just wanted to redeem her self-esteem by at least succeeding at her career. Only, life doesn't happen that way. A lonely honeymoon turns into an unusual one as she agrees to an unrealistic deal.

This is a short, sweet, silly, feel good love story, with some laughter, some absurdities, some fun, some feelings and a beautiful and kind Fairy Godmother, too!]]> Mamta Kashyap 163633654X Akanksha 5
The author is right... the introduction part that I have quoted above matches the description that I might have for this novel. It is a light read. A family drama if I may say, an Indian family drama that focuses on a couple who enter into a marriage, not by choice but encouraged by their ambition... but, do they know when love might strike and make its grip tighter around you? Mahashweta and Rahul seldom knew they were almost in love. But what about Aasmaan? The supermodel girlfriend of Rahul? There are a few twists that need to settle and you need to read the work to know what happens to a girl who was left by her fiance just before the wedding and what happens to the boy who is between her supposed wife and the girl he supposedly loves... comedy with romance and true love. ]]> 4.21 2019
author: Mamta Kashyap
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average rating: 4.21
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This is a short, sweet, silly, feel good love story, with some laughter, some absurdities, some fun, some feelings and a beautiful and kind Fairy Godmother, too!

The author is right... the introduction part that I have quoted above matches the description that I might have for this novel. It is a light read. A family drama if I may say, an Indian family drama that focuses on a couple who enter into a marriage, not by choice but encouraged by their ambition... but, do they know when love might strike and make its grip tighter around you? Mahashweta and Rahul seldom knew they were almost in love. But what about Aasmaan? The supermodel girlfriend of Rahul? There are a few twists that need to settle and you need to read the work to know what happens to a girl who was left by her fiance just before the wedding and what happens to the boy who is between her supposed wife and the girl he supposedly loves... comedy with romance and true love.
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We are all a combination of divine and human qualities. We all struggle with our flaws and triggers. Becoming conscious of them allows us to reclaim our power and rewrite a new path forward for ourselves. This is the first step to Becoming Whole. Written in a simple yet profound manner, each chapter in this book focuses on one aspect of your inner being that needs to be brought into wholeness.

As you read this book, you

* Respond to your triggers with a lot more self- awareness and begin to ask yourself, “What is this situation asking me to change about myself?�
* Release your disappointments and victim stories, bringing much-needed growth and peace in your life.
* Develop a strong sense of self-worth, by letting go of the need to seek validation from others.

Are you ready to become whole?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Pooja Khanna is a Wellness Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Author and a Spiritual Wellness & Life Coach. She founded a platform connecting people to hundreds of holistic wellness practitioners and healers in New York. Formerly a Corporate Executive with an illustrious career spanning 13 years in top Fortune 100 companies, Pooja is an avid believer in bringing change in your life through deep inner work. She is a lover of meditation, nature walks, art therapy and travel.]]> 226 Pooja Khanna 9389995299 Akanksha 5 This is a spiritual journey that will make you experience practical things in an interesting way. Written for readers from every age group... ]]> 4.71
author: Pooja Khanna
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I might sound hypering this review but I will tell the readers that this is a book which reached me at the right time! I truly enjoyed the methods to understand myself and at the same time, understand the real purpose of life. I might be going through many things these days... relationship issues and personal matters. Believe me, the writing of Pooja Khanna has helped me focus, contain myself and carry on with satisfaction. The book is wonderful and it has many qualities. However, the most beautiful thing in the book is that it makes you feel you are special for yourself. You should not look beyond yourself with so much expectations and desires. Thank you, author! I will tell all my young friends to go through this book!
This is a spiritual journey that will make you experience practical things in an interesting way. Written for readers from every age group...
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Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. The author clearly explains the subtle but definite laws behind both the ordinary events of everyday life and the extraordinary events commonly termed miracles. His absorbing life story thus becomes the background for a penetrating and unforgettable look at the ultimate mysteries of human existence.

Considered a modern spiritual classic, the book has been translated into more than twenty languages and is widely used as a text and reference work in colleges and universities. A perennial bestseller since it was first published sixty years ago, Autobiography of a Yogi has found its way into the hearts of millions of readers around the world.]]> 503 Paramahansa Yogananda 0876120834 Akanksha 5 4.22 1946
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Shaheen Bagh: From a Protest to a Movement is a moving tale of the brave women of Shaheen Bagh—patient, persevering and unbelievable peaceniks—who raised their voice for the deprived and the discriminated. Initially starting out as a cry of anguish against the allegedly discriminatory laws of the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens, it soon became a modern-day Gandhian movement for equal rights for all citizens.

The book is a result of the authors' abiding focus on the movement, including spending time with the brave hearts almost every day of the protest from dawn to dusk and beyond. The authors slept in the open near the protest site to understand what it takes for a ninety-year-old woman to leave the comfort of her bed during a chilly winter night and stand up for the future of each one of us as equal citizens of the country. The book recounts how the women did not abjure ahimsa even when their opponents stooped to barbs and bullets. It recaptures for the reader the riveting cry for democracy that was Shaheen Bagh.

Authors Ziya Us Salam and Uzma Ausaf take us on this glorious journey of the making of Shaheen Bagh and how it became a metaphor for resistance, spawning a hundred Shaheen Baghs across the country in a bid to restore the sanctity of the Constitution, the national flag and the national anthem.]]> 282 Ziya Us Salam 9390077923 Akanksha 1 1.55
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]]> 53761902 314 Sury V.S 1648508855 Akanksha 4 4.27 2020
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This book felt more like a ride to uncertainty and I kind of enjoyed it. You can feel the rise and fall, ambiguities and shifts in the narrative and that's how a non-fiction should progress. Though the lack of binding or unifying force might not impress some of the readers who look for an idea instead of content.
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Before I go on to elaborate on my book, I would like to introduce myself to what gives me the potential and right to comment on this topic and even write a book on it.

I have been associated with the publishing industry for more than two decades. This means it has not only been my bread and butter but also my raison d’être.

At work, almost every day brought me eye to eye with an author or a writer distressed beyond words only to have his work see the light of day. As much as it was heart-wrenching for me to see them struggle, I used to feel the obligation and need to ease the process for writers.

Professionally, being in the sales and marketing arena, I always had a vantage point that enabled me to make out what sells and what doesn’t. To top that, I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with the “who’s who� of the global publishing industry. Moreover, for the past few years, I have been assisting self-publishing authors. These together, have eventually made me an expert in gauging what would work for a particular author.

With the first-hand experience that I have gained by working with several authors closely, I thought it only natural to write a book for the new authors on the points that should be considered publishing their books.

This book is a humble attempt to help new authors with the basics of book publishing. I hope going through this book before they sketch out their work, will sure make their journey to publishing uncomplicated and safe.

Signing off with all good wishes to all the writers out there.

Happy Writing!



-Nataraj Sasid]]> 132 Nataraj Sasid Akanksha 5 4.15
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Right from the beginning, publishing traditionally vs going for self-publication to how to choose your services and how to engage the readers, the book has explained (briefly) many things that young authors and newcomers will need... I enjoyed reading the book and I would love to become an author some day but I am sure that I will not be bewildered now. Thanks, author!
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Corona Pandemic has fast-tracked most of these developments. COVID is rewriting the rules of the game, and AI is automating them. Acute talent deficiency is another pandemic all of us will face very soon.

Ok. Let us park the pandemics for some time and talk about our eyesight. The average human eyesight is around 20 by 20. People with 20/30 vision don’t get a driving license in most countries. Anything around 20/1000 is considered blindness.

What about our mindsight? Is it 20/20? Much lesser. This book teaches you how to improve your mind-sight. This book introduces four different lenses. These lenses improve the mind-sight significantly.

Let's talk about hunger now. Whenever we are hungry, our tummy sends multiple signals to the whole body. Immediately, our eyes start the search operation, and our tongue joins the mission with the taste sensors. The nose filters out the smells, and the mouth begins to secrete the saliva. The whole body works in tandem until we finish a plate or two—most of the time, over-cooperation results in super binging.

What about our brains? Is it endowed with all these facilities? How do you know when the brain is hungry? How do you sense if someone feeds it toxic food?

All successful leaders in the world have a Mind Position System� fitted to their brains. The mid positioning system helps them to navigate through any tough and uncomfortable situation. You can also get this if you want. This book teaches you how to install one. Three aspects define your personality:

What you have
What you drop
What you pick
The foundational qualities you need to have:

High Ambition
A strong Belief system
Clarity on goals and ambitions
Undeterred Discipline
ABCDs� in short.

The thoughts you need to drop:

Unrealistic Expectations
Unfounded Fear
Greed
Hatred
EFGH in short.


You need to pick four quotients (or lenses):

1. Consciousness Quotient
2. Environmental Quotient
3. Digital Quotient
4. Number Quotient

That's not all. You will learn to apply the following time tested methods at your workplace:

GRIT method to achieve your goals
OPEN method for better communication
SIMPLE method to for effective communication and presentation
PATH method to get customer delight
HEAL method to heal the wounded clients and team members
SUIT method to resolve team conflicts
CALM method to overcome fear
★★★★� Jose Cornelio for Readers' Favorite

The author has the gift of communicating complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. In a world filled with distractions, Suram teaches leaders how to thrive and successfully accomplish work that matters. This is a book that anyone who wants to be an effective leader should read.]]> 277 Subbarao Mukkavilli Akanksha 3 I liked the very simple language that the author has used in this book.
Figures, diagrams and data-representation images
The fact that author has taken references from our very own Indian sources
Examples come from our surroundings and mostly talked-heard facts and that's very productive.
The book really motivates!

What could have made it even better for youth like me?
That the author could link the expectations with a roadmap on how to achieve success in this competitive future by starting from the scratch. A person like me would really love to know how can I make the most out of the current opportunities. I hope that the author will take one step further and write a prequel to the book which will introduce the beginners to the world of technology and data and unlimited opportunities. This will further improve the book's effectiveness.
]]> 4.71 2020
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What I liked?
I liked the very simple language that the author has used in this book.
Figures, diagrams and data-representation images
The fact that author has taken references from our very own Indian sources
Examples come from our surroundings and mostly talked-heard facts and that's very productive.
The book really motivates!

What could have made it even better for youth like me?
That the author could link the expectations with a roadmap on how to achieve success in this competitive future by starting from the scratch. A person like me would really love to know how can I make the most out of the current opportunities. I hope that the author will take one step further and write a prequel to the book which will introduce the beginners to the world of technology and data and unlimited opportunities. This will further improve the book's effectiveness.

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The collection of poems takes us on a journey to ponder the truth and fallacies of life that come our way. The poems are mostly mystic in nature, having more than what it seems to be... you will certainly love it if you have a taste for English poetry.
by: Amit Mishra (founder of The Indian Authors & Indian Book Lovers)

...beauty, truth, eternity.... a very close observation of life, these poems sneak into nothing but the philosophy of life that people confront during life-span.
by: Ravi Kumar, Research Scholar with expertise in Indian English Literature, a writer for many online literary platforms

The poems reflect disillusion, rejection, realisation and answer to the final call � Moksha, as called in Indian philosophy. The innovative form with a 4-3-6 pattern looks very apt for the emotional and intellectual and also cryptic nature of the poems in this collection.
The Last Critic]]> 45 Alok Mishra Akanksha 5 poetry 4.79 2020
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The book with a limited number of poems mostly based on spiritual and religious dimensions of life is amazing and a hard nut to crack for poetry lovers because the poems are written in a cryptic and deluding manner... are you ready for the challenge? Do enjoy reading this.
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The cousins' bond is shattered, however, when Sudha learns a dark family secret. Urged into arranged marriages, their lives take sudden, opposite turns: Sudha becomes the dutiful daughter-in-law of a rigid small-town household, while Anju goes to America with her new husband and learns to live her own life of secrets. Then tragedy strikes them both, and the women discover that, despite the distance that has grown between them, they have only each other to turn to. Set in the two worlds of India and America, this is an exceptionally moving novel of love, friendship, and compelling courage.]]> 322 Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 038548951X Akanksha 1 4.01 2000
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Late afternoon sun sneaks through the windows of a passport and visa office in an unnamed American city. Most customers and even most office workers have come and gone, but nine people remain. A punky teenager with an unexpected gift. An upper-class Caucasian couple whose relationship is disintegrating. A young Muslim-American man struggling with the fallout of 9/11. A graduate student haunted by a question about love. An African-American ex-soldier searching for redemption. A Chinese grandmother with a secret past. And two visa office workers on the verge of an adulterous affair.

When an earthquake rips through the afternoon lull, trapping these nine characters together, their focus first jolts to their collective struggle to survive. There's little food. The office begins to flood. Then, at a moment when the psychological and emotional stress seems nearly too much for them to bear, the young graduate student suggests that each tell a personal tale, "one amazing thing" from their lives, which they have never told anyone before. And as their surprising stories of romance, marriage, family, political upheaval, and self-discovery unfold against the urgency of their life-or-death circumstances, the novel proves the transcendent power of stories and the meaningfulness of human expression itself. From Chitra Divakaruni, author of such finely wrought, bestselling novels as Sister of My Heart, The Palace of Illusions , and The Mistress of Spices , comes her most compelling and transporting story to date. One Amazing Thing is a passionate creation about survival -- and about the reasons to survive.]]> 220 Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 1401340997 Akanksha 1 3.45 2009
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]]> 94668 Arranged Marriage, her first collection of stories, spent five weeks on the San Francisco Chronicle bestseller list and garnered critical acclaim that would have been extraordinary for even a more established author.For the young girls and women brought to life in these stories, the possibility of change, of starting anew, is both as terrifying and filled with promise as the ocean that separates them from their homes in India. From the story of a young bride whose fairy-tale vision of California is shattered when her husband is murdered and she must face the future on her own, to a proud middle-aged divorced woman determined to succeed in San Francisco, Divakaruni's award-winning poetry fuses here with prose for the first time to create eleven devastating portraits of women on the verge of an unforgettable transformation.]]> 307 Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 0385483503 Akanksha 1 3.77 1995
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Relevant to today’s war-torn world, The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical. Narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the legendary Pandavas brothers in the Mahabharat, the novel gives us a new interpretation of this ancient tale.

The Palace of Illusions traces the princess Panchaali's life, beginning with her birth in fire and following her spirited balancing act as a woman with five husbands who have been cheated out of their father’s kingdom. Panchaali is swept into their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war involving all the important kings of India. Meanwhile, we never lose sight of her strategic duels with her mother-in-law, her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna, or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy. Panchaali is a fiery female redefining for us a world of warriors, gods, and the ever-manipulating hands of fate.]]> 360 Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 0385515995 Akanksha 1 4.20 2008
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The story of the Ramayana had been told innumerable times.
The enthralling story of Rama, the incarnation of God, who slew Ravana, the evil demon of darkness, is known to every Indian. And in the pages of history, as always, it is the version told by the victors that lives on. The voice of the vanquished remains lost in silence. But what if Ravana and his people had a different story to tell?

The story of the Ravanayana has never been told.
Asura is the epic tale of the vanquished Asura people, a story that has been cherished by the oppressed castes of India for 3000 years. Until now, no Asura has dared to tell the tale. But perhaps the time has come for the dead and the defeated to speak.

“For thousands of years, I have been vilified and my death is celebrated year after year in every corner of India. Why? Was it because I challenged the Gods for the sake of my daughter? Was it because I freed a race from the yoke of caste-based Deva rule? You have heard the victor’s tale, the Ramayana. Now hear the Ravanayana, for I am Ravana, the Asura, and my story is the tale of the vanquished."

“I am a non-entity � invisible, powerless and negligible. No epics will ever be written about me. I have suffered both Ravana and Rama � the hero and the villain or the villain and the hero. When the stories of great men are told, my voice maybe too feeble to be heard. Yet, spare me a moment and hear my story, for I am Bhadra, the Asura, and my life is the tale of the loser.�

The ancient Asura empire lay shattered into many warring petty kingdoms reeling under the heel of the Devas. In desperation, the Asuras look up to a young saviour � Ravana. Believing that a better world awaits them under Ravana, common men like Bhadra decide to follow the young leader. With a will of iron and a fiery ambition to succeed, Ravana leads his people from victory to victory and carves out a vast empire from the Devas. But even when Ravana succeeds spectacularly, the poor Asuras find that nothing much has changed from them. It is then that Ravana, by one action, changes the history of the world.]]> 504 Anand Neelakantan 938157605X Akanksha 1 3.67 2012
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The book talks about Materialism Vs Spiritualism. Materialism is the mantra of the modern generation, whose motto is to ‘eat, drink and be merry�. This philosophy gives rise to ‘greed, lust and addiction� which are vices within us. As against this, spiritualism believes in having ‘virtues, values and morals� to live a contented, stress-free and purposeful life.]]> 306 Ravi Dabral 1684663679 Akanksha 1 When I started the book, I also started my journey along with Guruji and others and experienced the same. The novel kept me engaged through the end. ]]> 4.19
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A beautiful book gave important spiritual insights. Worth reading a second time to absorb the teachings.
When I started the book, I also started my journey along with Guruji and others and experienced the same. The novel kept me engaged through the end.
]]> 2657 "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

"To Kill A Mockingbird" became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film.]]> 323 Harper Lee 0060935464 Akanksha 1 4.25 1960
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I just could not fathom it beyond 2nd chapter... it's all but a hyped work!
]]> 6582550 330 Lakshmi Raj Sharma Akanksha 4 Gauri and Yogendra's love story has some comfort and solace... Maneka's life is tragic and Sita is a meek girl who obeys her father all the way except for once...

Lakshmi Raj Sharma's The Tailor's Needle has occupied the place that will echo long for its unique approach. I am sure the readers will have much to talk when it ends.
]]> 4.60 2009
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The Tailor's Needle offers growth of children's mind who have been taught at home by British governess and almost untouched with the classroom experience. And we are not talking of modern times but the times when India was enslaved by the British. Although the novel is set during the British rule, almost half of the novel talks about the manner and circumstances in which they have been brought up and further their sneaking to adulthood phase of life is an interesting portion of the story. Here we have many things to contrast between Maneka and Sita and contrasting inherited genetic qualities from their parents. Sir Saraswati Chandra is a learned and wise man who wants to see his reflection in children but that's not always possible...
Gauri and Yogendra's love story has some comfort and solace... Maneka's life is tragic and Sita is a meek girl who obeys her father all the way except for once...

Lakshmi Raj Sharma's The Tailor's Needle has occupied the place that will echo long for its unique approach. I am sure the readers will have much to talk when it ends.

]]> 42401061 16 Alok Mishra Akanksha 5 poetry 4.53 2018
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This is a wonderful collection of poems. The poems are all short in length but myriad in terms of ideas and connotations and you should not miss these.
]]> 31463 This is an alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780141439655

Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and tragedy ensues, threatening the stability of the whole community. The first of his works set in the fictional county of Wessex, Hardy's novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with his evocative descriptions of rural life and landscapes, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships.]]> 433 Thomas Hardy Akanksha 3 3.96 1874
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]]> 276113 384 Romila Thapar 0140138358 Akanksha 1 3.52 1966
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This book helps us to re-discover the inherent core values, such as fairness, respect, compassion, and honesty, and then how to genuinely Act on them daily.

This practical guide is filled with tips, tales, and tools to identify and eliminate toxic behaviors and motivators, as well as priceless lessons from top industry leaders and powerful research from academics.

TESTIMONIALS

“[Shawn] shares with us how compassion, gratitude and wisdom opens our inner door, unlocking a more purposeful life and career.� � HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

“Moral Fiber takes us on a beautiful journey of how capitalism and compassion must co-exist to improve our human condition.� � JOHN MACKEY, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, WHOLE FOODS MARKET

“At a time of great uncertainty, Moral Fiber is a welcome tonic and an authentic reminder of how having capitalism with compassion elevates us all.� � JENNIFER REINGOLD, FORMER MANAGEMENT WRITER, FORTUNE MAGAZINE, FAST COMPANY AND BUSINESSWEEK

“Moral Fiber drops us head-first into a world of awakening.� � THOMAS DONALDSON, PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ETHICS, WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

“In Moral Fiber, Vij creatively shows us how our core values can be a key to personal happiness and professional success.� � HOWARD C. CUTLER, M.D., NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE ART OF HAPPINESS]]> 208 Shawn Vij Akanksha 5 4.67
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Do you work from your values? What is important for your success or purpose? Are you passionate about what you are doing? Are you feeling helpless in this toxic business environment around you? Then this book is surely for you to understand the psychology of values, work and acting. Sometimes, we know what's wrong but our conscience does not allow us to act on this. Shawn Vij has shown some interesting ideas with the help of his personal experiences. A straight forward approach to taking you the next level of yourself.
]]> 3 309 J.K. Rowling 0439554934 Akanksha 5 4.47 1997
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What makes this story so beautiful? Undoubtedly, the language that connected every child to read this interesting book.
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Leo Sherley-Price's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and readable version of Bede's History. This edition includes Bede's Letter to Egbert, denouncing false monasteries; and The Death of Bede, an admirable eye-witness account by Cuthbert, monk and later Abbot of Jarrow, both translated by D. H. Farmer.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.]]> 400 Bede 014044565X Akanksha 5 3.83 731
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For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.]]> 155 Boethius 0140447806 Akanksha 3 4.03 524
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]]> 982310 Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought.]]> 144 Plato 0192839535 Akanksha 2 4.08 -380
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]]> 30659 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.]]> 254 Marcus Aurelius 0140449337 Akanksha 4 4.29 180
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