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The bulk of the world’s growth in population and economic activity in the foreseeable future will be generated in the developing world. This is precisely where enterprising families dominate, operating very differently than their peers in more stable and affluent nations. These businesses not only survive but actually thrive in turbulent times, enduring wars, lawlessness, market failures, environmental disasters, and more. The world’s most advanced economies will increasingly experience these types of structural shocks and chronic uncertainties in the years ahead.

This book is packed with 333 brain-busting riddles and tricky puzzles designed to spark creativity, test logic, and encourage kids to think outside the box. Perfect for children who love to solve problems, these riddles will stretch young minds and improve lateral thinking, all while being fun for the entire family!

‘Ram’s story as a metaphor for human strengths and weaknesses and as a window to inner divinity’—Tehelka / Ram is maryada purushottam, the supreme upholder of social values, scion of the Raghu clan, jewel of the solar dynasty, seventh avatar of Vishnu. Reviled by feminists, appropriated by politicians, he remains serene in his majesty, the only Hindu deity to be worshipped as a king. Join Devdutt Pattanaik as he explores the relevance of Ram in modern times, peeling back the layers of metaphors and meanings in the many retellings of his tale.

Gaslighting in the workplace is a pervasive issue that can insidiously erode your confidence and sense of reality. Navigating the Shadows is your guide to understanding and overcoming the damaging effects of gaslighting. This book offers insight into recognizing the subtle signs of manipulation and provides empowering strategies to protect yourself and reclaim your professional sanity.

When a string of brutal axe murders shakes New Orleans, investigative journalist Sarah Carter and detective Alex Mercer uncover a terrifying connection to the past—these killings mirror the infamous Axeman murders of 1919. But this isn’t just a copycat. The killer is following a pattern, one that has been in motion for over a century.

When loan shark Robert King becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, he asks private detective Jericho to help him beat the wrap. Considering they have hated each other since they were kids, it can only mean one thing: King is innocent.

Sometimes the biggest story of your life happens before you’re even born… and sometimes, you get to discover it. One email is all it takes to turn Mala’s life upside down… an email from a stranger 10,000 miles away. Now, as memories from her childhood swirl up in familiarity, she sees them in a different light, as though they’re puzzle pieces that have a new way to fit together. Everything is the same, yet everything is different… The story she thought she knew is true, but there’s been another truth running beneath it the whole time.

Evolving Unity: A Journey to Enrich All Existence, Elevate All Life, & Uplift Humanity is a transformative guide that empowers listeners to unlock their inner potential and contribute to a world rooted in compassion, collaboration, and harmony.

Embark on an unparalleled odyssey into the mysterious and otherworldly with "Enigma Unveiled" by the masterful storyteller, James Rondepierre. In this immersive exploration, Rondepierre seamlessly blends history, folklore, and the supernatural to unveil tales that defy conventional understanding. Each chapter is a portal to the extraordinary, taking listeners on a riveting journey through haunted estates, where the whispers of the past echo in the halls, to the depths of uncharted territories, where reality dances with the unimaginable.

Learning to adapt to life after being diagnosed with chronic pain and illness is extremely difficult. Life as you knew it, along with your hopes and dreams for your life, literally gets turned upside down in an instant. This comes with a lot of deep complicated emotions from grief, sadness, anger, frustration to living in a constant state of uncertainty and stress. Most people assume that if you get sick, a medical professional like Dr. House will work endlessly until they have answers and a cure so you can go back to living the life you used to know.

The New Jersey beach community of Wildwood, NJ is the place where you can be anything you want to be, or just blend in amongst the crowd. Lori chose Wildwood for just that reason. Escaping her controlling father in the summer of 1979, she runs away to the excitement of the popular tourist town, where she meets Tommy Knight.

Everything in author David Winkler’s life reads like a “Once Upon a Time in Beverly Hills” fairytale. But seeking to avoid the drama and disappointment of dating and with his belief in “radical honesty” and ethical non-monogamy, David reasons a shortcut through modern courtship: he becomes a sugar daddy. Using a website that connects successful older men with younger women for romantic/financial relationships, David meets Jordan, a beautiful Instagram model and influencer who harbors dreams of launching her acting career in Los Angeles.

India's economy has tripled in size over the past twenty years. And yet, the generation that propelled this growth is facing rising levels of stress and depression. Furthermore, the new generation entering the workforce today dreams big but faces a highly competitive work environment. How can both these generations fire on all cylinders and lead fulfilling lives? This book attempts to answer this question by using the principles of Simplicity, Specialization, Creativity and Collaboration.

There are not many Indian heroes whose lives have been as dramatic and adventurous as that of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. That, however, is an assessment of his life based on what is widely known about him. These often revolve around his resignation from the Indian Civil Service, joining the freedom movement, to be exiled twice for over seven years, throwing a challenge to the Gandhian leadership in the Congress, taking up an extremist position against the British Raj, evading the famed intelligence network to travel to Europe and then to Southeast Asia.

Your moral compass can direct your next steps in relationships, in your work, and even in how you view your life. But if the arrow isn’t sure where to point, your efforts won’t have the impact you desire.

An essential classic, now available in Hindi.

महाकवि शूद्रक द्वारा रचित ‘मृच्छकटिक’ एक यथार्थवादी नाटक है। मृच्छकटिक का अर्थ है ‘मिट्टी की गाड़ी’। सारा नाटक मिट्टी की गाड़ी पर केन्द्रित होने के कारण लेखक ने इसी पर नाटक का नामकरण कर दिया।.

Delarai loves visiting Madar every Saturday and enjoys eating the Iranian Shirin Polo she prepares, but one Saturday, her mother tells her they can’t go visit Madar anymore because she’s passed away. Her relationship with Madar is full of tenderness and knowing, and she feels a heartfelt connection to her Iranian heritage at Madar’s funeral in a place her mother calls the cemetery. She’s the only kid invited, and she feels a special kind of pride knowing that Madar will always be with her so long as Shirin Polo exists.

An intimate peek into the life of the soldier-turned-lyricist Anand Bakshi, from his formative years in undivided Punjab to eventually moving to Bombay and landing his first film Bhala Aadmi in 1958. Along the way, he lost his mother, his place of birth, and his home and wealth, but his zeal to stand up and walk after every stumble and his desire to become a film artist never abated. He eventually rose to become one of the most revered and sought-after lyricists in Hindi cinema, writing nearly 3300 songs in about 630 films over the next five decades.

As a servant to her faith, Delphine has two jobs: use her magic to work miracles of healing, and remain devout to one man. When she delivers a child while in her 40s, the leaders of the community grow suspicious. Can she keep this girl's true heritage a secret, even if this girl carries a dangerous magical gift?