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First day at work: Greenhorn B-school graduate enters corporate maze.Office Shocks is the quirky and humorous chronicle of a fresh and opinionated recruit trying to fathom his way through the baffling arena of the working world. Along the way he encounters a fickle-minded boss, flirtatious colleagues, an erudite family man with a secret life, all of whom unwittingly set the stage for a very bizarre first day at work.

Speak Up, Speak Out: My Favourite Elocution Pieces and How to Deliver Them A brilliant compilation of the best elocution pieces from the inimitable Derek OBrien. Are you stumped about what to speak at the upcoming elocutioncontest? Are you tired of surfing the Internet searching for apiece that is right for you? Are you wondering how you can speakmore confidently? Then this handy collection is just what youneed. In Speak Up, Speak Out you will find: Poetry, prose and speeches suitable for junior, middle andsenior school students An introduction to each piece by Derek, along with hisrecommendations on how best to deliver it Dereks tips on how to become an expert public speaker Classic and rare writings by masters such as Roald Dahl, VikramSeth, Ruskin Bond, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama,among many others. So, grab this book and let Derek OBrien take you into a world ofliterary masterpieces and you will discover that all you need to bea winner is to speak up, and speak it right! About Author: Derek OBrien Derek OBrien was born in Kolkata. He studied at St. XaviersCollegiate School, Kolkata, St. Columbas School, New Delhi, andScottish Church College, Kolkata. During his school and collegeyears, he participated in numerous public speaking competitionswhere he won multiple awards. Derek began his career as a sports journalist but soon shiftedto advertising and worked for a number of years as Creative Head ofOgilvy. However, his natural ability as a public speaker led Derekto focus all his energy and talent on his passion: quizzing. Today, Derek OBrien is Asias best-known quizmaster and CEO ofDerek OBrien and Associates Pvt. Ltd. Over the years, he haswritten more than forty reference and quiz books. He is currently a Member of Parliament, and also the Chief Whipof the Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha.

Designed for all ages and abilities, The 4-Week Memory Challenge is a simple guide that provides day-by-day training to supercharge your brain and improve your memory drastically and immediately! In just one month, you will discover how to unlock the phenomenal power of your memory and use it to its maximum potential! What's more, you will find that your memory is noticeably sharper and your mind is much more active. From fun rhymes and music to taking long memory journeys, this book is the perfect way to flex your mental muscles and train your brain!

Revolutionary, philosopher, litterateur, and seer, Sri Aurobindo remains one of the brightestminds India has ever had. This book captures the evolution of his thought through excerptsfrom his political articles and speeches, essays, talks with and letters to disciples, and publicmessages-presented chronologically. It includes his views on Jawaharlal Nehru and SubhasChandra Bose; his doubts about Gandhi's method to attain freedom and insistence on Ahimsa;and his very distinctive contribution to the nascent Nationalist Movement. Both propheticof the challenges to come India's way post-Independence, and persuaded of her potential toovercome them, Sri Aurobindo's vision of a new India melds the spiritual with the political.More than sixty years after his passing, Sri Aurobindo's penetrating insights on issues suchas building on India's cultural and spiritual foundations, a national agenda for education,Hindu-Muslim coexistence and the need to distinguish reason from a blind imitation of theWest, continue to resonate.

Published in 1903, As a Man Thinketh is considered among the world's greatest self-help books. The book is a powerful reminder that all one achieves or ceases to get is due to his thought process, as thoughts alone are most powerful. Thoughts are the key to unlocking the fulfilments in life that one wants or desires.The book was also described by Allen as 'A book that will help you to help yourself', 'A pocket companion for thoughtful people', and 'A book on the power and right application of thought'.

50 Greatest Short Stories for Children is an anthology of what children have heard and read over the ages. Here comes a selection of the best fairytales, stories about creatures big and small, spells and enchantments, giants, witches, royal adventures and everything that makes a child's world magical.With numerous authors penning children's books, the classics seem to be getting lost and that enchanted world is receding to give place to more contemporary settings. This book brings back the much-loved tales through generations to enthral children once more. This book is the ideal gift from a parent to a child to revive the reading habit.Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm, Aesop's Fables and folktales from other shores bring together a delightful bouquet to young minds.

Parenting in the Age of Facebook acknowledges the all-pervasive influence of the World Wide Web on the lives of children, and the quandaries parents find themselves in as a result. How much ''net-time'' is enough? Are children safe on social media pages? What are the online dangers kids could encounter and how do parents counter these threats? By encouraging practical, proactive strategies-those that model the mindful use of technology, help nurture connections, and support children through healthy Internet-browsing techniques-this book encourages positive parenting in the age of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Synonyms (Little Red Book) is a handy educational tool for students and teachers that provides a varied set of synonyms for each word in the English language.This book can be extremely useful in improving your vocabulary and cultivating a better writing language. It helps you avoid repetition of basic and common words while introducing you to new substitutes that can be useful in the right context. English is a language that is rapidly growing with the introduction of new words each year. This book allows you to keep a track of the changes while also allowing individuals to express themselves better.Synonyms (Little Red Book) is an ideal book for individuals looking to build on their language and speaking skills. There are many alternatives to framing even a basic sentence and this book allows you to explore those options while simultaneously helping you to develop your own language as well. It was published by Rupa Publications India in 2012 and is available in paperback.Key Features:This is a handy manual for students, teachers, writers, or any other individuals interested in building their vocabulary.

We often find ourselves pondering over the crooked political scenario of our country and feel the need of a change, a revolution that would bring in a breath of fresh air, a hope for a better India, free of corruption, crimes and all forms of dishonesty. But, somewhere at the back of our mind, we know that at this stage, our country needs nothing short of a miracle to restore its past glory and we are appalled by the sick political leaders who are more than responsible for what has happened to the wonder that our country was at one point of time.Maverick Unchanged, Unrepentant is politician and lawyer beyond excellence Ram Jethmalani's fearless and blatant account of the corruption and deception encircling the current political situation of India. In the book, he talks about many controversial issues such as religion, fanaticism, Islam, Kashmir, black money in foreign banks, etc. and gives his powerful opinion on every topic.

Whether you want an increased income, a new home, a better job, a happier marriage, or simply a good night's sleep...this book tells you how. Written by a hard-headed businessman who saw certain methods work for him and hundreds of other successful men, this book shows you:HOW you become what you contemplate.WHY hard work alone will not bring success.HOW to bring the subconscious into practical action.HOW to turn your thoughts into achievements.HOW belief makes things happen.