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Portraits of Power is not just an autobiography of a man who for several decades has played an active role in India’s march towards becoming a formidable economy; it is indeed, on multiple levels, a book that profiles myriad institutions that work in harmony to make things happen. And in everything that N. K. Singh has done, so in this book, too, there is both incisive clarity and insightful anecdotal heft.

Princesas de cristal es un libro escrito con la valentía de quien abre su alma al mundo desde el corazón; un diario valiente y honesto escrito a tres manos por Ana, una joven que ha sufrido un trastorno de alimentación, Ignacio, su padre, y Azucena, su terapeuta. Su verdadero afán es concienciar a la sociedad de que la Anorexia es una enfermedad así como visibilizar, impedir, frenar o ayudar a curar a todas esas personas que padecen Anorexia Nerviosa y a sus familias.

In this path-breaking and genre-defying book, Parmesh Shahani - vice president at Godrej Industries Ltd - draws from his decade-long journey in the corporate world as an out and proud gay man to make a cogent case for LGBTQ inclusion and lay down a step-by-step guide to reshaping office culture in India.

Driven by family values and Indian ethos, yet wholly contemporary and pioneering in their thinking and best practices, Hero firms today are renowned for putting mutually beneficial relationships at the very core of their business philosophy. The book goes deep inside the 'family spirit' that brought employees, customers, channel partners, suppliers and local communities together to create success, welfare and well-being for millions over the past seven decades. A rare story that proves how a principle-driven organization can create exceptional value for society.

Er ist der Mann, der auf der Seite des Bösen steht - stehen muss. Denn Stephan Lucas ist Strafverteidiger. Er verhilft Mördern und Vergewaltigern vor Gericht zu ihrem Recht. Hier berichtet er von seinen spektakulärsten Fällen, von seinem spannenden Alltag zwischen Verhandlungen und Knastbesuchen und natürlich davon, wie es ist, tagtäglich mit dem Bösen konfrontiert zu werden. Wie geht man mit Menschen um, die jemanden ermordet haben? Muss man einen Vergewaltiger hassen? Und: Sieht man es einem Menschen an, wenn er ein schlimmes Verbrechen begangen hat?

For many of us, what lies beyond conventional portrayals of mental illness is often shrouded in mystery, misconception and fear. Dr Sean Baumann spent decades as a Psychiatrist at Valkenberg Hospital and, through his personal engagement with patients’ various forms of psychosis, he describes the lived experiences of those who suffer from schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and other disorders. The stories told are authentic, mysterious and compelling, representing both vivid expressions of minds in turmoil and the struggle to give form and meaning to distress.

Two months to live. That's what the doctor says. Sally responds with grace and optimism. Marisa responds by closing herself off. If her mother is going to die before she graduates from high school, why even try. Cancer has already ruined everything. Honest and heartfelt, The Goodbye Diaries offers a touching glimpse into both sides of a terminal diagnosis - the one who will leave and the one who will be left behind.

As destiny had schemed, Shruti crossed paths with Udai at his birthday party, where they were introduced by Udai’s best friend. What could have been any other normal encounter turned into a magical connection where art, love, and life transcended between the two souls, and thus began the story of Shruti and Udai. They came together from very different educational fields, and their love for each other and for art inspired them to create a start-up named Wearmates. It offers a wide range of creative wearable products with the right amount of style, spunk, and depth.

A seemingly regular couple, Madhurita and Yuvraj met through what would appear to be a typical Indian match-making process. Dr. Yuvraj R. Kaginkar, a renowned expert in veterinary sciences, was working as the CEO of Sarama Petcare. He was paid handsomely and was respected universally for his work and research. Dr. Madhurita was happily established with her profession in London when she was proposed as the match of the accomplished doctor.

Bhavin and Priya together dedicated their passion and knowledge of business development into preparing a platform that could benefit many people in the country. Priya had earned her master’s degree in international finance and was a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). After completing another master’s degree in commerce, she moved to the UK to gain some in-depth knowledge of the subject.

In today’s fast-paced world, where thousands of goods are being sold and purchased every second, no one stops to think from where this seemingly inexhaustible supply of resources comes. Or about the consequences of the continued use of these products. Sellers and manufacturers also don’t make any efforts to supply the market with a sense of responsibility. Aparna had known long before she even got into studying business that someday she wanted to enter mainstream enterprising.

Amit and Natasha met each other on an online portal, and when they got to know each other better, they realized that there was instant chemistry between them. The only natural thing to happen then was for them to get together and get into a relationship that would eventually lead to marriage. But where the story of love ends for most people post-marriage, for them things took a more interesting and challenging turn.

Many long-lasting love stories often begin as college romances. The story of Aakriti and Anshul was no different. A go-getter from the start, Anshul was someone who had both the respect and confidence of his batch-mates. A romantic at heart, he was an ambitious guy who always aspired to do something that could impact the lives around him. Aakriti, on the other hand, was a fresher from a premier college of Delhi University. Their paths crossed at a ragging session where Aakriti was being introduced to the seniors and Anshul watched on, awestruck by her spirited air.

As a couple who were as conventionally professional as it gets, Disha and Ravi’s leap in life was a drastic one. They happened to cross paths while working in the same organization, which was one of the most reputed firms in the world. As two ambitious people who believed in a continuous growth process, Ravi and Disha soon started exploring further options in life.

What once began as a work compulsion for Mehak and Anand soon turned into an instant connection between them, and eventually matured into a healthy friendship and a lasting relationship. Just as unpredictable as their relationship, fate had planned to extend their partnership beyond marriage. While the two travelled around different locations for their education and work, they sustained a long-distance relationship for a period of four years. This unconditional love resulted in their marriage.

Vipul and Richa are a couple who partnered up in life as well as work. What brought them together was a sheer brush of luck, but what brought them along so far has more to do with the business they had started as partners. They created shortcircuit.in, which is designed to offer a funny and pleasant break to the customers from the drudgery of everyday life. It’s a wacky brand offering the craziest, quirkiest and funniest of products, which can bring humour and fun into people’s lives.

Before Memory Fades by Fali S. Nariman is a revelatory, comprehensive and perceptive autobiography - candid, compelling and authoritative. Internationally admired and respected, Fali S. Nariman is a senior advocate of the Supreme Court of India. He began his career at the Bombay High Court in November 1950 and has since been active in the legal profession. Over the years, he has held several prestigious posts at both the national and international levels. He became a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) in November 1999.

Adam Habib, the most prominent and outspoken university official through the recent student protests, takes a characteristically frank view of the past three years on South Africa's campuses in this new book. Habib charts the progress of the student protests that erupted on Wits University campus in late 2015 and raged for the better part of three years, drawing on his own intimate involvement and negotiation with the students, and also records university management and government responses to the events.

A trajetória de Cézar Chaves sempre foi tema nos corredores do Grupo Zema, um dos maiores conglomerados empresariais do triângulo mineiro. Até mesmo os colaboradores que não o conheciam pessoalmente, ouviam falar do jovem que ingressou na empresa como frentista e construiu uma carreira de sucesso. Ao ser escolhido para se tornar presidente do Grupo em novembro de 2016, o primeiro CEO sem o sobrenome Zema ganhou destaque ainda maior.

Mulheres que voam é uma homenagem a todas as mulheres e, em particular, às aviadoras, que tiveram grande influência na emancipação da mulher numa sociedade repleta de preconceitos contra aquelas que queriam ser mais do que filha, esposa e mãe. A cada capítulo, o ouvinte é apresentado às primeiras aviadoras de dez diferentes países a receber o brevê oficial (a carta de aviação), algumas das quais tiveram importante participação na Segunda Guerra Mundial.