PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SELF HELP
THE PRESENT
SPENCER JOHNSON
The Present will help you focus on what will make you happier and more successful in your work and in your personal life, today! Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can give yourself.
THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK
MARK MANSON
For the past few years, Mark Manson-via his wildly popular blog-has been working on correcting our delusional expectations for ourselves and for the world. He now brings his hard-fought wisdom to this groundbreaking book. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor.
THE LAST LECTURE
RANDY PAUSCH
A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?
YOU CAN NEGOTIATE ANYTHING
HERB COHEN
From mergers to marriages, from loans to lovemaking, the #1 bestseller You Can Negotiate Anything proves that “money, justice, prestige, love—it’s all negotiable.” Hailed by such publications as Time, People, and Newsweek, Cohen has advised presidents on everything from domestic policy to hostage crises to combating internal terrorism. His advice: “Be patient, be personal, be informed—and you can bargain successfully for anything.”
GO KISS THE WORLD: LIFE LESSONS FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
SUBROTO BAGCHI
Go, Kiss The World starts off with Bagchi's story behind the title, where he recounts the last time he visited his ailing mother in hospital. Bagchi repeatedly kissed his mother's hand, who asks him why he did so. After telling her why he shouldn't, Bagchi's mother urges him to go and kiss the world. This book is divided into three parts, which Bagchi believes, constitute the making of a young professional.
THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD
OG MANDINO
The Greatest Salesman in the World is essentially a self help book. Written by Og Mandino using a beautiful style of prose, the book has helped change the lives of millions of people including actors like Matthew McConaughey. The book serves as a self help guide by narrating the story of a poor camel boy who goes on to become rich and the story highlights the importance of following certain principles for a successful life.
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE
DALE CARNEGIE
'How to win friends and influence people’ is a self-help book which is the pioneer of this genre. Written by Dale Carnegie and published in 1936, it has sold over 30 million copies. It has been edited and re-printed several times. This is the 2004 edition of this book. It was on the Time magazine’s 100 most influential books list in 2011. This book is a guide in improving a person's aura in the world. It is about changing how the world views and treats you by changing your own behaviour. That means that if you change the kind of energy that you emit, what comes back to you is also different. This is one of the most influential business and communication skills guide.
MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
JOHN GRAY
“Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: Get Seriously Involved With The Classic Guide To Surviving The Opposite Sex” written by John Gray. “You Can’t Live with Them, You Can’t Live without Them” is a true saying. The book helps the men to understand the inner working of a woman and vice versa. The emotions and expressions of men and women are different from each other. The book explains the reactions of women when she is in problem and on the other hand, how or why men suppress their emotions.
JAB, JAB, JAB, RIGHT HOOK: HOW TO TELL YOUR STORY IN A NOISY SOCIAL WORLD
GARY VAYNERCHUK
New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition. A mash-up of the best elements of Crush It!and The Thank You Economy with a fresh spin, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really work
THE NEW HIGH PROTEIN DIET: LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY, EASILY AND PERMANENTLY
DR. CHARLES CLARK AND MAUREEN CLARK
To lose weight quickly, easily, and permanently, you don't need superhuman willpower, endless hours to prepare complex low-calorie recipes, or to live on cottage cheese and lettuce. By following this medically-based, yet amazingly accessible diet you will soon program your body to burn fat without ever having to go hungry. The diet is low-carb, but by no means no-carb, and will enable you to control your appetite, eliminate cravings, eat delicious foods, and help protect against heart disease and diabetes. The New High Protein Diet is packed with hundreds of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes and is for anyone who loves good food, but craves a slimmer waistline!
CONNECT THE DOTS
RASHMI BANSAL
Connect the Dots’ is a collection of inspiring stories of 20 entrepreneurs written by Rashmi Bansal. The book focuses on the idea of strong will against wit and is an attempt to boost people's moral and confidence in their dreams and hard work. All the stories follow a single path of fighting against the odds. The book initiates its journey with the author, who speaks about the ups and downs of her life that moulded her into a person she is today.
MEDITATION: COMMONSENSE DIRECTIONS FOR AN UNCOMMON LIFE
EKNATH EASWARAN
An introductory guide to meditation which is a technique for training the mind, especially attention and the will, so that the reader can lift above the surface level of life and journey into the very depths of consciousness.
WHO WILL CRY WHEN YOU DIE?
ROBIN S. SHARMA
In yet another bestseller 'Who Will Cry When You Die?' Robin Sharma shares his experiences and inspirational wisdom about whether we are living life to its fullest or are merely existing, constantly haunted about fears of death and concerned whether there would be any pall bearers at our funeral or not.
This self help and motivating book, in simple language draws out 101 ways by which we all could live a more carefree life and not sacrifice our today for a worried tomorrow.
THE SECRET
RHONDA BYRNE
Regarded as a life-changing read by many readers, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a self-help book that embarks to motivate the reader about a universal paradigm about success that can be achieved though it remains hidden for most people. The book explores about unveiling this little secret which may transform how people look at things and lead them on to the road of success and true happiness.
EAT.DELETE.
POOJA MAKHIJA
Trying to lose weight? Running around in circles where you Lose.Because circles go on and on.But what if weight gain is just a symptom? A symptom not only of how we eat food, but how we treat food? A symptom not only of how we cook food, but how we look at food? What if losing weight doesn’t begin with what’s on your plate but with what’s on your mind?For the first time in India, a leading nutritionist has worked with psychologists to give you a combined mind–body weight loss solution. Figure out not just what to eat, but also why you eat the way you do. Tackle the problem at the source. So that you can Lose.Until you don’t need to lose any more.
YOU CAN WIN
SHIV KHERA
An easy-to-read, practical, common-sense guide that will take you from ancient wisdom to modern-day thinking, You Can Win helps you establish new goals, develop a new sense of purpose, and generate new ideas about yourself and your future. It guarantees, as the title suggests, a lifetime of success. The book enables you to translate positive thinking into attitude, ambition and action to give you the winning edge.
BUSINESS LETTERS- CONTRACTS AND ETIQUETTE
ANDREW G. ELLIOT
BUSINESS LETTERS- CONTRACTS AND ETIQUETTE
DISCOVER YOUR GENIUS
MICHAEL GELB
Michael J. Gelb, bestselling author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, draws upon history's most revolutionary minds to help you unleash your own creativity. With fascinating biographies of all ten geniuses, personal self-assessments, and practical exercises, this book is the key to unlocking the genius inside you!
GET TO THE TOP
SUHEL SETH
When it comes to getting ahead in life, who we know is as important as what we do. How do you draw people to you? Impress the powerful? Make an impact and extend your circle of acquaintances? Cultivate influential friends? Suhel Seth, a man who knows almost everyone there is to know in the country, brings you the ultimate guide to social success. From the secret to throwing a successful party to the benefits of befriending the less important half of a couple, he gives you canny advice and strategies to become a successful networker. Inspiring, provocative and wise, Get to the Top is the ultimate book about wielding soft power.
DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY
ROBIN SHARMA
‘Discover Your Destiny’ is a story about enlightenment of Dar Sanderson, who is an incredibly ambitious executive. The book throws light on the fact that ‘happiness and harmony can never be achieved and assured by SUCCESS’. Dar is an achiever in almost every aspect of life, yet he is void from the inside. He is really unhappy with his life and is always unsatisfied. No significance seems to have been left in his so-called-successful life. While being engrossed in this not-so-interesting situation, he inadvertently meets Julian Mantle, the eminent monk who sold his Ferrari and as a result instilled insightful acumen and wisdom to perpetual success on his journey to India which was purely sacred and spiritual.
THE GREATNESS GUIDE
ROBIN SHARMA
‘The Greatness Guide’ is a strikingly powerful and enormously practical handbook that will inspire you to get to world class in both your personal and professional life. Written by Robin Sharma, one of the world's top success coaches and a man whose ideas have been embraced by celebrity CEO's, leading entrepreneurs, rock stars and royalty, as well as by many FORTUNE 500 companies, ‘The Greatness Guide’ contains a proven formula that will help you meet your highest potential and live an extraordinary life.
THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
ROBIN SHARMA
In the book, the reader goes through a spiritual journey and into a very old culture that has gathered much wisdom over the millennia. The book advocates about how to live happily, think deep and rightly, value time and relationships, be more disciplined, follow the heart’s call and live every moment of the life.
THE SECRET LETTERS OF THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Customer Favorite
From one of the most widely read authors in the world comes a story of breathtaking power and dazzling suspense about what it means to be fully alive. Jonathan Landry is a man in trouble. After a bizarre encounter with his lost cousin Julian Mantle, a former high-powered courtroom lawyer who suddenly vanished into the Himalayas, Jonathan is compelled to travel across the planet to collect the life-saving letters that carry the extraordinary secrets that Julian discovered. On a remarkable journey that includes visits to the sensual tango halls of Buenos Aires, the haunting catacombs of Paris, the gleaming towers of Shanghai and the breathtakingly beautiful Taj Mahal in India, the secret letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari reveals astounding insights on reclaiming your personal power, being true to yourself and fearlessly living your dreams.
LETTERS TO SAM
DANIEL GOTTLIEB
When his grandson was born, Daniel Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics - dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death - and what motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. You see, Daniel Gottlieb is a quadriplegic - the result of a near-fatal automobile accident that occurred two decades ago - and he knows enough not to take anything for granted. Then, when Sam was only 14 months old, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disability, a form of autism and suddenly everything changed. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability - and Daniel Gottliebs special understanding of what that means became invaluable.
THE AGE OF GENIUS
A.C. GRAYLING
The Age of Genius explores the eventful intertwining of outward event and inner intellectual life to tell, in all its richness and depth, the story of the 17th century in Europe. It was a time of creativity unparalleled in history before or since, from science to the arts, from philosophy to politics
I AM THE MIND
DEEP TRIVEDI
According to the author of 'I am the Mind', Mr. Deep Trivedi, a pioneer in spiritual psychodynamics & a renowned author & speaker, every human being is destined to achieve 'Joy & Success', but they inevitably fail to achieve the same. Their ignorance or lack of awareness of the functioning of the mind or the psychology behind it, leads them to falter & commit mistakes or blunders at times, which proves detrimental to their lives. So what is the remedy? Only one; 'Understand your Mind', says Mr. Deep Trivedi. Through this book, Deep Trivedi provides you with not just the answers pertaining to all the facets of life - family, business, career, etc. but also the wisdom to lead your day-to-day life. Mr. Deep states that once you become the master of your mind, you will gain acute insight into others' minds & thus will be able to know the frame of mind they are in & know exactly what thoughts propels them to do what they are doing, or the reason why they are doing, whatever they are doing. Such simple yet profound understanding will give you an edge over others in this competitive world, as this is the vital key to success.
THE POWER OF NOW
ECKHART TOLLE
A powerful, insightful guide to achieving spiritual balance shows readers the impediments posed by the mind to the path of enlightenment and the secret to connecting with essence of Being, all the while emphasizing the importance of living in the moment.
DESIGNING DESTINY
KAMLESH D. PATEL
Designing Destiny contains extracts from lectures given by Shri Kamlesh D. Patel during the All India Youth Seminar held in Babuji Memorial Ashram, Chennai, India, in November 2014. These lectures, covering an array of topics like character and lifestyle, the spiritual journey, understanding the journey, relationships and our collective destiny, act as beacons of light to the youth of today in shaping their destiny towards a future filled with hope, aspiration and excellence in all aspects of life.
SUCCESS THROUGH A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
NAPOLEAN HILL
The bestselling self-help classic that has helped millions—promoting positive mental attitude as a key to personal success.
Your mind has a secret invisible talisman. On one side is emblazoned the letters PMA (positive mental attitude) and on the other the letters NMA (negative mental attitude). A positive attitude will naturally attract the good and the beautiful. The negative attitude will rob you of all that makes life worth living.
Your success, health, happiness, and wealth depend on how you make up your mind!
THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG
DAVID J. SCHWARTZ
The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don’t need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction—but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. This book gives you those secrets!
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
STEPHEN COVEY
'The 7 habits of Highly Effective People' is a book that aims at providing its readers with the importance of character ethics and personality ethics. The author talks about the values of integrity, courage, a sense of justice and most importantly, honesty. The book is a discussion about the seven most essential habits that every individual must adopt to in order to live a life which is more fulfilling.
MEGALIVING
ROBIN SHARMA
Megaliving: From the Monk who Sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma is another self help book from the master of the genre. There are four parts in the book. The Megaliving Philosophy which outlines the philosophy behind living a successful life. The 200 Powerful Master Secrets for Megali-vng lists the ways in which life can be made more effective. The Megaliving 30 Day Program out-lines the day by day procedure to follow for a perfect life. The Megaliving Success Log allows the reader to maintain a track of the program.
OPTION B
ADAM GRANT
OPTION B offers compelling insights for dealing with hardships in our own lives and helping others in crisis. It turns out that post-traumatic growth is common—even after the most devastating experiences many people don’t just bounce back but actually bounce forward. And pre-traumatic growth is also possible: people can build resilience even if they have not experienced tragedy. Sandberg and Grant explore how we can raise strong children, create resilient communities and workplaces and find meaning, love and joy in our lives.
BUILDING GREAT RELATIONSHIPS
B.K.TREHAN
Building Great Realtionship
UNTYING THE KNOTS
MADHURI
The decision to divorce isn’t easy.
But when you decide to do so, you wonder where to go from there. You must deal with finances, splitting ornaments and furniture, savings, earnings and property. You must deal with your own distress, with withdrawn friendships, broken family relationships and saddened children, with lawyers and courts, and an aggressive ex or a peaceful one.
If you are at this point, that’s where the book begins. It tells you what’s ahead and takes you through how best to deal with your emotions, the ex, children, family, society, courts and legal matters, payments and child custody, negotiations and your very identity.
Untying the Fine Knots tells you how to convert your separation or divorce into a fresh start to your life.
IN AND OUT OF THE BOX
PRAKASH SHESH
Having opinions on major issues and developing an ability to defend these without hurting others is a vital parameter of one's personality that invariably leads to a high rate of success in whatever you undertake. Ability to think rationally and aspiring to be intellectually independent is another trait of people who go far in life. Innovative thinking is also an ability that can be developed by nurturing your child like curiosity. This book "In & Out of the Box" will assist you to develop all these. It is a compilation ( 63 essays) that covers a wide range of topics with the help of short nuggets of wisdom that force you to look inwards. It brings forth the beauty of simple management truths that may permanently change the way you think. The book holds a mirror in front of the reader and softly pokes fun at her follies and contradictions but without ever being shrill or offensive. The ideas are precise and the thoughts have been written in easy conversational style.
CHU LO AASMAN (HINDI)
RASHMI BANSAL
This book is a tribute to the courage and confidence of the Indian woman, from Korba to Kashmir. In each personal triumph lies a larger story. Of boldness, of transformation. Of women rising, to take their place in the sun.
SACH HUE SAPNE
RASHMI BANSAL
I Have a Dream is the story of 20 idealists who think and act like entrepreneur s. They are committed to different causes, but they have one thing in common: a belief that principles of management can and must be used to achieve a greater common good. These stories say one thing loud and clear change starts with one per son, and that person could be someone next door. Someone like you
GET HAPPY NOW
JAGMOHAN BHANVER
Whenever you face a problem in life,you have two direct choices - you can let the problem overwhelm you,or you can see it as an opportunity to grow as a person to become better.The first choice leads to frustration;the other to happiness.What does not change is the fact that you have a choice - you can choose to be happy about something or you can choose to be unhappy. This book shows how you can make the right choice.It demonstrates the power of attitude - the critcal factor that determines how different people react to the same people
9 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO DIFFERENTLY
HEIDI GRANT HALVORSON
Are you at the top of your game—or still trying to get there?
Take your cues from the short, powerful 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, where the strategies and goals of the world’s most successful people are on display—backed by research that shows exactly what has the biggest impact on performance. Here’s a hint: accomplished people reach their goals because of what they do, not just who they are.
Readers have called this “a gem of a book.” Get ready to accomplish your goals at last.
GO- GIVERS SELL MORE
BOB BURG AND JOHN DAVID MANN
Applying the lessons of the bestselling parable The Go-Giver to real-world situations
The Go-Giver took the business world by storm with its message that giving is the most fulfilling and most effective path to success. It has inspired more than 125,000 readers-but some have wondered how the story's lessons stand up to the tough challenges of everyday, real-world business.
LETTING GO
KAREN LEVIN COBURN
The authors, both counselors at Washington University in St. Louis, help parents deal with the dislocation and loss that they feel as their children go off to college. They outline the basic do's and dont's for coping with their children's often bizarre behavior.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE GRANDMA'S SOUL
JACK CANFIELD
Whether you're a veteran grandma or a Nana-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SPORTS FAN'S SOUL
JACK CANFIELD
This latest collection of Chicken Soup honors all that is good in the world of sports. From major leaguers to little leaguers, from hockey stars to figure skaters, and from horseracing to mushing, the stories in this book highlight the positive and transformative nature of sports.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SHOPPER'S SOUL
JACK CANFIELD
You know it when you find it: the perfect black dress, the welcome mat for your first home, the yellow bunny sheets for your best friend's baby shower, the laundry basket your nephew will never use in college. Whatever the mission, shopping for yourself and others marks life's milestones, celebrates your passions and expresses your individuality. And most important, shopping is just plain fun!
Whether your preferred stomping ground is an antique shop or a mega mall, a bargain basement or a boutique, a flea market or Fifth Avenue, you'll be thoroughly entertained, inspired and validated by the true-life shopping adventures of like-minded people like you—people who freely admit they were Born to Shop—and who never cease to find fulfillment, enjoyment and a few great buys while doing it.
Chicken Soup for the Shopper's Soul is the ultimate celebration of the ultimate pastime. Let the bargains begin!
