- -5%Nicknamed as Pupu, stayed 1163 kms away from his native and worked on this compilation, as a Punekar. He feels proud, as an author to be a part of Pune Poetry Team. He has four solos under his belt – Organ, Sakar, Pathology, Photon. It took two years for him to knit a relationship with Pune, when he compiled A City of Banyan Trees with 24 eminent poets. He also has a channel on Youtube named as “Pupu Parenthesis”. In these two years he also launched his original compositions to name a few – Muqadama, Anantkaal, Ishq Dashamluv, Firauti. Recognitions like runner-up best performance was attributed to Muqadama by Fateful Connections. Nonetheless, he is also heartily thankful to Pune for giving him a chance to exhibit few of his paintings. One of his artwork is used as the cover page of this compilation.
MOIST EYES OF BUDHWARPETH
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -3%Dr. Vijayakumar Balakrishnan, popularly known as Subham Vijayakumar, discovered his passion for astrology early in life. During his college years, he immersed himself in astrology books and magazines, laying the foundation for his lifelong journey. He holds an MSc in Bioinformatics from Bharathiar University and a PhD in Biophysics and Bioinformatics from the University of Madras. While pursuing his PhD, he began formal astrology studies at the Sri Ramanujar Astrology Training & Education Center in Chennai, earning the esteemed title of Jothida Sironmani in 2013. Vijayakumar honed the Bhiru Nandi Nadi method under the tutelage of L. Duraisami in Dharapuram and shared his expertise at astrology seminars. Under Guruji Gopalakrishnan (GK Astro) in Tiruppur, he delved into Chandra Nadi, Choli, and Jamakkol Prasanam, receiving accolades like Medical Astrology Rathna and Jamakkol Rathna. He also mastered KP (Old Method and Advanced KP) and engaged audiences through his YouTube channels, Sree Subham Astrology and Astro Subham Vijay. His thirst for learning led him to further training under multiple Gurujis. After a successful postdoctoral career in the USA, Vijayakumar chose to pursue astrology full-time in 2022. Since then, he has focused on teaching, writing, and conducting research. Recognized for his contributions, he received the Vedanga Jyotisha award in 2023 and the Next Generation Astrology Award 2024. He is currently developing innovative astrology methods, including Genetic Astrology, and continues to teach advanced topics while preparing for upcoming publications.
Modern Paths: Exploring Vedic Astrology for Today
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -5%Karn Pallav, b.1978, is a qualified Mechanical Engineer and a MBA (Power Management) graduate with more than 19 years of experience in the Strategic Regulatory Affairs in the entire value chain of the Indian Power Sector. He is currently employed as Associate Vice President in a Power Company at Kolkata, India.He is happily married to Nirupa Kumari, an entrepreneur, professional optometrist and a budding poet & writer herself. He has 2 daughters aged Vani (14 years) and Vidhi (7 years).His profession requires a great deal of study, analysis, interpretation of various Act, Rules, Regulations, orders, drafting, contesting, advocacy, etc.In between his busy schedule, he tries to maintain a balance between workplace, relationships, health, wellness, spirituality, religion, continuous education, etc. His hobbies include singing, drawing, writing blogs & short stories. His positive attitude towards life has been appreciated by his near and dear ones. Inspired by his wife’s writing habits and persuasion by his daughters, he has taken this step towards sharing his learnings from life and the 5 Rules for Life in the form of this book.
5 RULES FOR LIFE: SIMPLE HABITS FOR LASTING CHANGE
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -6%Suryamita Chatterjee has a solid academic background and has chosen to teach Chemistry as her profession. She was born and raised on a small, peaceful campus of India's premier Institute for Science and Technology. She is a postgraduate in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in West Bengal, India. She has been teaching in high school, and her students have cherished her immensely for articulating each topic as a story, even while teaching. Although she might sound serious in her choice of profession and subject, you can rest assured that she is quite the opposite of that! She is also a life skills trainer, and all her lessons are filled with jokes and stories, even when she teaches solemn topics in either Chemistry or Conflict Resolution Skills! Suryamita takes such pleasure in telling a story that she could never give up a chance to tell one! Her narration is so unique and amusing that no one wants to miss an opportunity to be a part of her audience. According to her, teaching is also "telling a story." Everything could be made interesting if a story could be made from the learning. Even the air in her classroom comes alive with different chemical elements depicting human nature and behaviour! Suryamita has been an avid reader throughout her childhood and still reads herself to sleep at night. Throughout her childhood, her friends would always be found sitting around her, enthralled and fascinated, listening to her stories, and losing complete track of the time! Her adult life has been no different. The content of her stories for adults is more serious and mature, yet the tale's articulation remains fascinating! When it comes to fiction, her popularity is quite the same with both adults and children and given a choice, she prefers her audience to be somewhere in between, meaning young adults. She is like a captivating friend who tells a story better than their books and grandparents! She can draw people towards her like a magnet when she starts narrating one. People love to make friends with her as she communicates with them uniquely, even when she is not telling a story. Older adults around her behave no differently, and after all, who would not like to hear a good tale if she were around? If the story is narrated from a movie, you could have her tell the story to make you see the film as she saw it instead of hearing it. So, imagine her trying to make you feel the fairy tale you read! Would you not want to be a part of that? All her books are bestsellers on Amazon now!
The Memory Of Us: An Unusual Love Story
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -22%Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, teacher, content creator and mentor. Ankur founded nearbuy.com and was its CEO from its inception in 2015 until 2019. Prior to that, Ankur was the founding CEO of Groupon’s India business. Today, he spends his time creating content, teaching online and mentoring first-time founders.
Do Epic Shit Journal
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -32%Jørn Lier Horst worked as a police officer and head of investigations before becoming a full-time writer, and has established himself as one of the most successful authors to come out of Scandinavia. His books have sold over three million copies in his native Norway alone, been No. 1 international bestsellers, and he’s published in more than forty countries around the world. In 2024, he was awarded the prestigious Finnish Whodunnit Society’s Honorary Award for excellence in foreign crime fiction.The Wisting TV adaptation, produced by the team behind Wallander and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, was a hit series. The first three series are available to stream on BBC4.Anne Bruce studied Norwegian and English at the University of Glasgow and now lives on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. She has translated a number of crime novels by Anne Holt and Jorn Lier Horst, including the Petrona-Prize-winning The Caveman and When It Grows Dark, which was longlisted for the CWA International Dagger in 2017.
The Traitor
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -32%Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn't afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public ― just ask her embarrassed kids.She lives in Cincinnati Ohio, where she writes romantic fantasy and science fiction adventures for the young at heart.
The Half King: The most epic, spellbinding and dark fantasy romance of 2024
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -32%Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College, London. From 2012 to 2015 he was Professor of Chinese Politics and Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Prior to this he worked at Chatham House from 2006 to 2012, as Senior Fellow and then Head of the Asia Programme. From 1998 to 2005 he worked at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office stationed in Beijing. He is the author of over twenty books on modern Chinese politics and his work has been translated into twelve languages.
The Taiwan Story: How a Small Island Will Dictate the Global Future
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -26%Emilee is a self-proclaimed Somerset Cowgirl, born and raised in a seaside town in Somerset, England, where she’s one of few people wearing cowboy boots to the pub.With her dad, who spent years working in Formula 1 while Emilee was growing up, she began attending World Endurance Championship races. Her love for motorsport grew rapidly, and Spa Francorchamps started to feel like home.When she isn’t writing, she is holed up in local seaside restaurants (Greek food is her fave), hanging out with her dog, Fudge, or rewatching Grey’s Anatomy for the millionth time.
Retrograde
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -31%Robert Skidelsky is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His three volume biography of John Maynard Keynes (1983, 1992, 2000) received numerous prizes, including the Lionel Gelber Prize for International Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. He was made a life peer in 1991, and a Fellow of the British Academy in 1994.
The Machine Age: An Idea, a History, a Warning
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -3%Sachin K. Patidar graduated in Mechanical Engineering and Master's in Machine Design, working in automotive research and development field since last two decade. He has also done Master of Psychology in counselling psychology and member of American Psychological Association for 2024. He did Executive Programme in data science for IIM Lucknow and certified coach for innovation and design thinking. Currently, he is working with Daimler Truck Innovation Centre as DGM in R&D and Innovation.
Captive Catch: Insights of Driving Innovation within Organizations
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -5%Author Snehasish das , is a data analytics student,the visionary wordsmith and iconic poet of Asia, whose lyrical voice has captivated readers worldwide. Born in the quaint Village of ganeswar pur, balasore district, odisha, snehasish das draws inspiration from the rustic beauty and cultural heritage of his native land.Recipient of the prestigious "Literary Award"(2022) and honored as an "Icon of Asia" for his outstanding contributions to poetry, snehasish das has solidified his position as a master of contemporary literature.Author of the critically acclaimed novels, "The Visionary" snehasish das has woven a tapestry of thought-provoking stories that explore the human condition. His poetry and prose have been praised for their depth, nuance, and emotional resonance.With a unique blend of cultural insight and philosophical introspection, snehasish das continues to push the boundaries of literary expression. His work has been translated into three languages and has inspired a new generation of writers and thinkers.Awards and Honors:- Literary Award (2022) - Icon of Asia Award for Poetry (2023) - Featured in Anthology (2023)Notable Works:- "Aagaz-e-Ashiqi" (anthology, 2023) - "the visionary" (novel, 2024) - "where stories collapse" (stories, 2024) -"Jii farmaiye"(shayari, 2024) - "ଭାବ ଓ ବିନ୍ୟାସ" (ପଦ୍ୟ ସାହିତ୍ୟ, 2024)
Where Stories Collapse: Where Reality Meets Myth
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -5%D Akshay kannan of age 11 is studying in San Academy Chennai. He has got writing skills at very young age. This is his second novel. His first novel is detective novel
Megamalaiyin Raja Manickavelan
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -5%Venkat Sankaran is a seasoned technologist and industry leader with over 34 years of experience, including more than a decade pioneering the Internet of Industrial Things (IIoT). As the President and Managing Partner at C2C Advanced Systems and the visionary Founder and CEO of Levergent Technologies Inc. and LogicApps Technologies Inc., he has driven transformative Industry 4.0 projects across the globe, collaborating with C-level executives in the USA, India, UAE, and beyond.Venkat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Technological Operations and is currently pursuing a doctorate at BITS Pilani, India. His career is a testament to his passion for integrating technology with industrial operations, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and innovative applications of ChatGPT for enhanced business communication.Through his latest book, Precision Prompts: Mastering ChatGPT for Business Excellence, Venkat shares actionable insights into harnessing AI for professional growth, showcasing his commitment to empowering businesses and fostering innovation in emerging markets.
Precision Prompts: Mastering ChatGPT for Business Excellence
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -3%Gauutam Aggarwaal is an entrepreneur and a budding life coach who hails from Punjab, India. He is passionately keen on exploring the truth about human mind and its evolution. "In Pursuit of Detachment" is his first book and first attempt to put his thoughts across to a wider audience. In his quest to seek the truth he considers Vipassana an indispensable technique which he practices on a daily basis. He is a proponent of minimalism and mindfulness and a strong believer in lifelong learning.He received his bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal and MBA from The Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
In Pursuit of Detachment: Cultivating Clarity in a Chaotic World
Estimated delivery on 25 - 31 December - -29%HAZEL PRIOR lives on Exmoor with her husband and a huge ginger cat. As well as writing, she works as a freelance harpist. Ellie and the Harp-Maker is her first novel.
Gone with the Penguins
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