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Soft cover. Etat : As New. A Foreigner is the story of a young man who is detached, almost estranged, a man who sees himself as a stranger, an alien wherever he goes or lives- in Kenya where he was born, in UK and USA where he was a student and in India where he finally settles dow 192 pp.

Rogets Thesaurus is a much useful work for the users of English all over the world and the present version is a thoroughly revised and improved edition aiming at the modern user While retaining the original structure with 6 sections and 1000 head words all antiquated words and phrases have been removed and substituted with words in current usage Many duplications have also been removed 314 pp.…

The people you will meet in this book are life changers Their stories will motivate you at a deep and profound level The message they bring to you is that no one of us is an ordinary person each and everyone of us possesses extraordinary capabilities and immense potential As Robert Schuller often says God dont make no junk The following are two stories of two extraordinary men Extraordinary Attitude I have always wanted to be an intellectual Albert Schweitzer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1953 for Reverence for Life built a hospital in the jungles of West Central Africa One day he asked one of the natives to carry some wood The native who had been learning to read and write replied Id like to sir but its beneath my dignity I am a scholar an intellectual Albert Schweitzer chuckled and said Ive always wanted to be an intellectual too but I never quite made it so Ill carry the wood And he went out and carried the wood Extraordinary Value I would wash the dirt from his boots said Lincoln At the height of the civil war Lincoln and his secretary of war visited the battlefield home of General George McClellan They waited in the parlour of McClellans home for the general to return from the front Finally the door opened and in walked the general He saw the President and the secretary of war but never acknowledged them Instead he walked by them and on up the stairs to his room They assumed he would be down very soon so they continued to wait When he did not appear they sent the maid to inquire She returned and said Im sorry Mr President but the general asked me to tell you that he is tired and has gone to bed The secretary of war was shocked and said Mr President thats unacceptable You must relieve him of command Lincoln thought about it for a minute then said No I will not relieve him that man wins battles I would hold his horse and wash the dirt from his boots if he could shorten the bloodshed by one hour 174 pp.…

Mathematics is indeed fun as this little book testifies This book presents a unique collection of mathematical ideas theories theorems conjectures rules facts equations formulas paradoxes fallacies and puzzles with short simple and witty explanation that require no background in mathematics It is peppered with anecdotes quotes limericks and poems showing the quirky and amusing side of mathematics and of people who have added in the words of Roger Bacon 1214 92 things to this world which cannot be made known without knowledge of mathematics 168 pp.…

There comes a time in everyone life when nothing seems to be going in our favor we fail in our endeavors we face conflicts are let down get hurt have disturbed relationships etc However what sees us through each of these trying times is our attitude that is what makes a huge difference In these testing times we need to approach life in a positive manner to turn every dream into a possibility with optimism and belief Start by analyzing recognizing visualizing mobilizing and energizing your possibilities and then see them turning into realities Condition yourself to say goodbye to failure and hello to success and watch your dreams come trueIn this practical and empowering new book Dr Robert H Schuller the master of possibilities shows how to triumph over fear and the unsubstantiated pleas that keep us from success fulfillment and happiness Here Dr Schuller reveals that your dreams no matter how impossible they may seem are the seeds for your success By weeding out the impossibilities with his checklist you uproot all the negatives and see the possibilities bloom into positives 208 pp.…

Life is full of ups and downs All of us have problems but through this book Schuller show you how to build a positive self image and emerge a winner No matter how tough times get dont give up manage the problem creatively and constructively and you will succeed We need to tackle our problems with courage confidence and action Theres an old Chinese saying that goes If you live with a problem long enough it could eventually become a blessing Within every hardship in life there is always a seed of an equivalent or greater benefit All we have to do is look for it and act on it 208 pp.…

I am often asked what are the most impressive informative and inspirational books I have ever read and what books have I been reading this year I answer both the questions in one word Persons I watch people I learn from them I read peoples word and their work their play and their prayer I read their hurts and their hopes their successes and their failures their dreams and their disappointments their sin and their salvation I read them as I listen to them while we sit and have fellowship while they deliberate debate or dictate In doing so their life story is unfolded 192 pp.…

Everyday is a new beginning All your yesterdays ended last night This day is absolutely new Youve never lived it before What an opportunity Begin each day on the right foot All of us need some kind of a daily lift to keep us going with full energy and enthusiasm And perhaps nothing is more effective that a motivating and inspiring thought For many years Dr Peale made it a practice to insert in his mind every day some inspiring thought and visualize it as seeping into his consciousness His personal experience has been that such thoughts gradually permeate and affect attitudes Sometimes he call them spirit lifters for they do just that And spirit lifting is needed by all of us Brief in format but colossal in impact each of the spirit lifters stories anecdotes and wise sayings pack as inspirational wallop that will leave a lasting impact They will dispel your doubts and fears brighten each day of your life This book presents 365 upbeat and positive thoughts If you begin to feel down take up the book and read one thought that day And if one isnt enough read a few more of them 216 pp.…

Imaging is positive thinking carried one step further If you consistently picture the best not the worst happening to you powerful forces will work to bring it about this is the central theme and message of this book What is imagined in your mind tends to actualize itself Thus put imaging to work and your self image will expand and grow that is the sequence first the germ of the idea then the image of the idea then the energy and determination to clothe it with reality and finally the triumphant reality 240 pp.…

Norman Vincent Peale has changed countless lives with his uplifting and practical spiritual advice In this bestseller he shares daily inspirational nuggets of wisdom gleaned from over fifty years of his writings and speeches His message is simple The key to happiness and success are faith in oneself faith in others and faith in God He calls this concept Positive Thinking According to Dr Peale by sincerely and persistently applying the principles illustrated in these daily devotionals we can experience an amazing improvement within ourselves and positive change in the circumstances in which we live We can have improved relationships and become more self confident We can enjoy peace of mind improved health and never ceasing flow of energy 256 pp.…

The power of the plus factor a power that can change you dramatically into an entirely new person one who is stronger more confident better balanced more energetic more resilient more capable of coping with the ever increasing complexity of modern living Through the actual experiences of men and women who have reinvented their lives Dr Peale shows how you can develop the inner potential of plus factor to transform your life and win success 248 pp.…

No one has ever become great by imitation Imitation is Limitation Dont be a copy of something Make your own impression Dare to be who are you 198 pp.

The Worlds Greatest Comebacks will give you right steps to begin and achieve your comeback First you will prepare by focusing on your individual situation and mapping out a strategy for success Next you will repair your attitude by learning to eliminate fear guilt and negative feelings that may stand in your way And finally you will set a course to care by acquiring the attributes necessary for a successful comeback En route to your comeback you will be boosted by true stories from the world of business academics medicine performing arts sports and entertainment You will read about everyday heroes who saw their problems as opportunities and celebrated their situations The author Robert A Schuller also relates how he overcame many obstacles in his own life Choose to recognize your setback as a springboard to your comeback by applying this timeless formula for a positive beginning 184 pp.…

A masterly review of the evolving relationship between religion science and culture and the need to create a spiritual unity which will transcend and sustain the material unity of the world order 120 pp.

While life expectancy has risen sharply in the recent past, years of wellness and good health have remained fairly stagnant. People seem to suffer more physical, emotional and spiritual problems than ever before. Modern medicine seems powerless to address the issues that confront us in the present times. As a result, more and more people have been turning to the wisdom of the past in their quest for a more fulsome and a healthier way of life. The book presents original texts on healthy mind, body and spirit rendered into modern idiom. Yin and Yang of Human Health. Tantra of Healthy Living. Spiritual Medicine of the Persian Master, Razi. Wisdom of T'ai Chi. Body and Soul Medicine of German Mystic, Hildegard. Life and Living according to Muhammad, the Founder of Islam. 'Mirthful Mind' Lifestyle Theme of Andrew Boorde. The Message from Hippocrates. 'Discipline of the Mind' approach of Patanjali. Hatha Yoga for body cleansing. 192 pp.…

Herbs have always contributed a great deal to promoting health. And they still do. According to WHO estimates, the use of herbal remedies exceeds that of modern drugs by two or three times. Confronted with solid scientific evidence, the scientists are rediscovering the efficacy of nature's simple remedies based on herbs commonly available in most kitchens, gardens or with the neighborhood grocery shops. Combining traditional wisdom with scientific principles, the book provides safe and effective herbal remedies for treating over 75 health problems. 184 pp.…

There are over 50 vitamins minerals and amino acids that can keep you healthy and fit Your body needs only small amounts of these vitamins and minerals But because what the body manufactures is often not enough these must be obtained from diet and from supplements While most books provide limited information this book shares complete information that you are ever likely to need about vitamins minerals and amino acids A balanced diet is the most sensible way of getting sufficient quantity of these nutrients The rich and natural sources of all nutrients are listed individually to help you choose easily 216 pp.…

Teaching your child is important Teaching your child to think is more important Thinking is not information or knowledge or being right Thinking is the skill which unlocks the potential within It is the essential difference that separates winners and achievers from others This book will help you - the caring parent - combine the unique knowledge of your childs personality with the latest research on how children learn at each age to enable you help your child achieve his full potential From infancy pre-school and through school at every stage the book is designed to enhance your childs concentration skills problem-solving abilities creativity and honest motivation - the complex dynamics which will translate your childs potential into a brilliant legal mind a gifted surgeon or a path-breaking physicist 160 pp. …

The human body has an inbuilt ability to rejuvenate and heal itself; it just needs the right conditions This book explains how you can create those conditions and benefit from them It covers the most effective rejuvenation techniques combining the latest scientific discoveries with the ancient yoga methods and wisdom The techniques represent an excellent time investment since these will help you not only to feel younger but also to live longer and with dramatically increased vitality levelsYoull learn about The most effective age-reversing exercises The three most potent rejuvenation breathing exercises Rejuvenation foods and supplements Rejuvenation herbs for sexual vigour Achieving super brain power Achieving optimum fitness Techniques to take years off your face 216 pp.…

Natraj is the likable owner of a print shop a man with no enemies His placid life is overturned when Vasu a powerful taxidermist and a big blustering bully moves into the attic above his shop; with him come stuffed hyenas pythons tigers and a retinue of dancing girlsWhen in search for a bigger game Vasu threatens the life of the temple elephant the simple and timid print shop owner turns street-smart becomes less of a pushover and is ready to take on the big bullyA sizzling temple dancer Rangi and Natrajs personal assistant Sastri add to the novels unique charm and delightfully wicked humour 208 pp.…

The pursuit for a youthful face is more than a sign of vanity. It is a manifestation of the desire to be healthy and feel good. FaceLift Naturally unites these ideas into a beautiful full-color guide to natural face care. This book tells us how to give on 128 pp.

As an example of woman-centric literature which faithfully portrays its social milieu and era The Second Wife stands in its own class The novel marks the progress of the literary revolution generated by Premchand whereby realism and social relevance replaced the fantasy genre as central themes in Hindi literatureCharming and cultivated the 15-year old Nirmala is married off to a middle-aged lawyer with three children Human emotions like suspicion compassion jealousy regret anger and insecurity interplay with each other to give the novel its own ruthless logic which carries it forward to the ultimate tragedy 208 pp.…

Over half of all men will experience prostate problems during their lifetimes But most men are only vaguely aware of the disorders their treatments and after-effects With The Complete Prostate Book you will discover how to treat and overcome prostate cancer prostate enlargement and related health problems In simple friendly terms the book explains everything you need to know including Diagnosing Prostate Problems The links between a healthy prostate and a healthy heart Surgical and Non Surgical Treatments Coping with complications New treatments that increase chances of preserving a normal lifestyle A diagnosis of an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer can be terrifying and confusing The honest advice in this book will help you to prevent and treat prostate problems so that you can continue with a happy and healthy life 224 pp.…

More and more people are turning to homoeopathy for a gentler approach to their health problems Indeed for many people approaching their middle age or in their midlife it is an ideal method of treatment which accepts reduced physiological functioning of body systems which accompany ageing The book outlines the principles of this gentle approach and covers 57 of the commonest and most beneficial remedies for people in their middle age and later life remedies and treatments that are safe and gentle and do not further strain the human body systems It recognizes that age related positive health must necessarily minimize the use of drugs and veer away from bio-chemical to bio-physical 224 pp.…

Several hundreds of years back Hippocrates the father of medicine said Your food shall be your medicine This maxim holds true even today There are several disorders that can be prevented and treated by selecting natural foods rich in minerals vitamins trace elements vital nutrients and other substances that have positive medicinal and curative values This is a no-nonsense A-Z guide to the care and feeding of your body going to the bottom of everything you need to know about diet health and food The listings in this clearly written book span general categories of illnesses food groups and each entry recommends helpful foods followed by those that should be avoided The format allows easy access to information with entries offering straightforward advice explanations and answers In short the book is an invaluable guide for better understanding of health food and natural remedies 216 pp.…

Acupuncture one of the oldest most commonly used medical procedures in the world originated in China more than 5000 years ago It is used extensively for a variety of medical purposes ranging from the prevention and treatment of disease to relieving pain a 192 pp.

This is a story of dreaming the great Indian middle class dream and of life shaped - accidentally or by design only God knows - by the great Indian middle class values The joyride begins in the lap of two favourite pastimes of the nation - cricket and television - and after some shattered dreams leads to the hallowed precincts of the venerated IIMs It is a story of the life at the IIMs and of life beyond It is a story of how to play the IIM game successfully and beat the super distillation system refined by the IIMs to separate the chaff from the grain the also-rans from the super achievers The story has bit of raw truth It is also tongue-in-cheek It is designed to whet the appetite of those aspiring It will evoke nostalgia amongst the alumni; it will also anger a few 198 pp.…

The present-day fast tempo of living with its in-built pressures and tensions often produces muscle spasms in the body, which alter the bony structure and cause pain. This lucid and easy-to-follow book by India's foremost osteopath is invaluable for preventing, treating and curing all kinds of pains, aches and other related health problems 144 pp.…

Life is changing far more quickly for women in the 21st century than for men So are the expectations of the family and the society The issues of sustained good health graceful ageing and energy to flourish in the face of stress long hours and the complications of changing relationships are the top-of-the-mind issues for women today 200 pp.…

Phatik Chand is the endearing tale of a child kidnapped from his home and his adventures after he loses his memory in an accident The ready sympathy and even generosity of the poor is contrasted with the heartlessness and selfish calculativeness of the rich A juggler called Harun takes care of him and when he finally regains his memory Phatik is restored to his family by Harun The relationship which develops between the boy and the juggler as the central theme of the novel is movingly sketched and delineated 150 pp.…