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A beautiful new edition of George Orwell's timeless and timely allegorical novel.

THIS little self-help volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that-- "They themselves are makers of themselves." By virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

""Munshi Premchand's real name was Dhanpat Rai. He was born on 31 July 1880 in Lamhi village in Banaras. He was born into a middle class family which made him keenly observe the poverty and disadvantages of the middle class society. He dedicated his whole life to Hindi literature. He was honoured with the titles of a short-story writer, a novelist and a social reformer. He died on 8 October, 1936.In this collection of short stories, Premchand has thrown light on the different aspects of society such as social systems, faith and religion. The story 'Kafan' reflects the poverty-stricken upbringing of Premchand and depicts the struggles of the poor for survival.""

"""Choose your goal wisely before you prepare your talk." The book How to Develop Self Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking is one of Dale Carnegie's classics and was published in 1926. In this book, Carnegie aids the readers with his great insights on public speaking and provides a systematic roadmap to overcome their inhibitions of fear and low selfconfidence. Carnegie delineates that with preparation, careful planning, determination and frequent practise, anybody can develop selfconfidence and ace the art of public speaking. The practical and valuable advice in the book helps the readers to effectively communicate and influence important people like friends, customers and business associates.""

Three young girls, at the brink of their adulthood, chance upon adventures that are going to change their lives forever!Lily Abbott is a regular teenager in Rotorua, facing the regular high-school problems-mean girls and drama! And then there is a trip that changes everything. Overnight, Lily becomes a sensation who has braved it all. But not at the cost of nothing...Samantha-better known as Sam-is all of twenty-one and is ready to graduate the Aquamarine School of Mermaids. Just when she's planning to take a break after the exams, a call from her best friend Jane rattles her plans. "Brother missing ... fairy hurt ... help ... Chile ... come soon" is all she hears and sets off. Who is fairy Amber? Where is Jane's brother? Will Sam and Jane be able to get to the root of this, especially when they have to face the yetis, zombies and deadly snakes?Amopia has a history older than a hundred years, buried below which are hearsay about its mystery, its people and their magical powers. Isis, a rebel young adult, lives independently, away from her parents, and that's how she likes it until her father, who had left in search of the long-lost treasure, does not return. Worried, her mother takes her along for the journey that's going to test even the toughest. Before she knows it, Isis finds herself amid the strange world of fire-spitting dragons, flesh-eating zombies, grotesque giants, talking animals and their riddles. Will she be able to find the answers and reunite with her dad? Will she connect with her roots on a deeper level after this? One can only wonder...

"""The world owes its progress to the men who have dared..." 'PRACTICE' and 'BEING POSITIVE' are the golden rules for becoming a confident and effective public speaker, according to Dale Carnegie, an expert on interpersonal skills. Stage fear is more common than one thinks. Being on stage is uncomfortable at first, but the fear can be conquered with the right perspective and the golden rules in mind.There is no easier way of doing it; just dive in and expect success. The author explains all the minute details required for becoming an expert orator. From the pitch, to getting rid of monotony, and making effective arguments; this is a must have for those who want to make a difference on the stage.""

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"""Let's not allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. Remember 'Life is too short to be little.'" An expert on interpersonal skills, Dale Carnegie gives his readers the facts of worry and techniques of dealing with it while focusing on the more important aspects of life. Drawing from high personal experience, he speaks of the golden rule for keeping your energy and spirits high. Ingrained with true stories to inspire readers in overcoming worry and moving on to success, this self-help book uses everyday nuances to help readers focus on keeping spirits high.""

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"""Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a dramatist, statesman and a Stoic philosopher and his writings are believed to be the foremost works on the philosophy of Stoicism. Exiled and later forced to take his life over an alleged conspiracy of assassinating a Roman Emperor, Seneca drew strength from his belief in Stoicism that led him to see his sufferings in a positive light. Seneca wrote a series of letters, where he propagates this philosophy of 'livingwell' or Eudaimonia while detailing aspects of life including friendship, pleasure, aspirations, selfcontrol, suicide, fears and oldage. Though centuries old, the philosophy is still relevant today as the followers appreciate virtues, meaning and the purpose of life Stoicism offers.""

His real name was Dhanpat Rai but he is better known by his pen name Munshi Premchand. He has been read and studied both in India and abroad as one of the greatest writers of the century. Premchand's literary career started as a freelancer in Urdu. In his initial short stories he has depicted the patriotic upsurge that was sweeping the country in the first decade of the 19th century. In 1914, Premchand started writing in Hindi. Premchand was the first Hindi author to introduce realism in his writings. He pioneered the new art form of fiction with a social purpose. He wrote of the life around him and made his readers aware of the problems of the urban middle-class and the country's villages. Besides being a great novelist, Premchand was also a social reformer and thinker. Nirmala is the story of a young girl who is married to an elderly man due to the lack of dowry after her father's death. It describes the misfortune and suspicions that she has to face and her downfall after the continuous stress and mental trauma that she has to go through. The story very well depicts the pathetic social condition of women during that era.

*Hard Times* by Charles Dickens is set in a fictitious place called Coketown and recounts the story of Thomas Gradgrind and his family.The growing capitalism and industrialization transformed the lives of the working class completely by reducing them from the status of human beings to mere living machines, devoid of any emotions. Being an educationalist, Thomas Gradgrind tries to incorporate those practical principal of facts into his children. However, he later reaps what he sows...In this novel, Dickens tries to depict the utilitarian and materialist mindset of the midnineteenth century.

"""Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you." One of the bestselling books of all time, How to Win Friends and Influence People is a book packed with rocksolid advice that has helped people achieve success in their homes and careers. Dale Carnegie speaks of principles to maximize potential in these complex and competitive times. Learn how you could be a leader, handle people, win over them with your thoughts, and finally, the golden rules to making home life happier. Move up the ladder of success with this selfhelp book and transform the way you see others and yourself.""

Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay was a famous Bengali novelist. Most of his works have been translated into Hindi. He was born in Devanandpur village of the Hoogly district on 15 September, 1876. His childhood was full of struggles. Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay had a profound impact on his life.In this novel, there are three main characters - Devdas, Paro and Chandramukhi that symbolize the different aspects of love. Devdas and Paro share an eternal bond of love since their childhood but their love story is left incomplete. Devdas becomes a drunkard and is on the way to destruction when Chandramukhi enters his life and things begin to change.

Shankar Prasad was born on 30 January 1890 at Sarai gowardhan, Varanasi. Jaishankar Prasad had his initial education in Varanasi, after which his education was managed at home where he studied Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu and Persian. He was honored with Hindi poet, playwright, novelist and many such titles. He died in Varanasi on 15 November 1937 due to tuberculosis. This play is about politics, bravery and the power to govern. It describes the life span of the last emperor of the Gupta dynasty, king Chandragupta, who was a proud, patriotic ruler. Songs and soliloquy are an intrinsic part of the play, which helps connect the intense tragedy of the ruler's private life with his great success in the public domain.

"But man's duty is to try and endeavor, success depends upon chance and environments."Bhagat Singh was a prominent young revolutionary hero of the Indian Independence movement, who was martyred at the age of 23.He wrote a series of essays which reflects his revolutionary fervour and ranges from 1925 to 1931. One of his most famous essays, "Why I am an Atheist" was written while he was imprisoned in the Lahore Central Jail.Bhagat Singh's honesty and intense patriotism is entailed in the essays and weaves a prismatic story which aimed to ignite a spark of hope, courage and revolution among the readers.

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was a prominent Bengali novelist. Most of his writings have been comprehensively translated in Hindi language. He was born on 15 th September 1876 in a small village, debanandpur of Hooghly district of West Bengal. Throughout his life, Sarat Chandra was extremely influenced by Rabindranath Tagore and Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. Sarat Chandra novel charitraheen deals with the psychological understanding of a female thoughts. Also, it illustrates the intricacies of human behaviour.

Life is a race. A rat race. Stand out, or be lost. Nova, just another girl, trying to figure out her life, ends up in a law school. That's when she starts hitting the bumps of life, it wasn't as easy as she imagined. Not getting good enough grades and struggling to make new friends was just the beginning. Her journey starts when she decides to take action rather than being a passive spectator, speaking up for herself.

Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay was a famous Bengali novelist. Most of his works have been translated into Hindi. He was born in Devanandpur village of the Hoogly district on 15 September, 1876. His childhood was full of struggles. Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee had a profound impact on his life. He started writing at an early age. Vipradas is a very popular novel written by the great Bangla writer Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Prithviraj, born into the Chauhan Dynasty to King Someshwar and Queen Karpuradevi, the daughter of Delhi's ruler, Anangpal Tomar, experienced a childhood in the flourishing capital city, Ajmer. Remarkably, he mastered the art of warfare at the tender age of thirteen. Under the guidance of Guru Shri Ram, he honed his skills. His courage and military insight were obstacles to the advancement of Muslim empires in India. Unfortunately, following his death, the influence of Hindu kings declined, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the time. Prithviraj's life was a saga filled with both triumphs and tragedies.

"Life is an oasis which is submerged in the swirling waves of sorrows."Published in 1886, The Mayor of Casterbridge is one of Thomas Hardy's famous Wessex novels. The novel depicts the life of a hay trusser, Michael Henchard, who auctions his wife and baby girl to a sailor in a drunken state.Nineteen years later, Henchard establishes himself as the mayor of Casterbridge but the deplorable truth of his erstwhile life lies buried in his heart. His past revisits him when his wife and daughter return to Casterbridge.A tragic account of a deceptive man, this novel is considered to be a masterpiece of Hardy's deeply imagined dramatic works.

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of the most popular Bengali novelists of the 20th century, wrote stories reflecting obvious sincerity and basic realism. Many of his works represent the plight and oppression faced by women in rural Bengali society during that period. He condemned and wrote about the social superstitions and narrow mindedness that had engulfed the country. Chandranath by Sarat Chandra is a popular novel depicting the love story of Chandranath and Saryu. The way Sarat Chandra portrays the intricacies of a relationship bounded in childhood, is worth reading. The way the lovers overcome the obstructions while breaking the shackles imposed by the society, makes their love deeper and stronger with time.

King Maharana Pratap of Mewar remains etched in Indian history as a guardian of faith, culture and the sovereignty of his nation. His legacy exemplifies unwavering patriotism, and he is revered for his valiance and unwavering dedication to his motherland. His formative years were marked by an interest in studies, sports and mastering the art of making weapons. Renowned for his uncompromising dignity and devout conduct, Maharana Pratap remained firm in the face of Emperor Akbar's dominance over Delhi during his reign. While many succumbed to Akbar's might, Maharana Pratap safeguarded the honour of his kingdom by displaying unwavering courage in the face of adversity. The defence of his kingdom was a testament to his unyielding spirit and commitment to his people.

His real name was Dhanpat Rai but he is better known by his pen name Munshi Premchand. He has been read and studied both in India and abroad as one of the greatest writers of the century. Premchand's literary career started as a freelancer in Urdu. In his initial short stories he has depicted the patriotic upsurge that was sweeping the country in the first decade of the 19th century. In 1914, Premchand started writing in Hindi. Premchand was the first Hindi author to introduce realism in his writings. He pioneered the new art form of fiction with a social purpose. He wrote of the life around him and made his readers aware of the problems of the urban middle-class and the country's villages. Besides being a great novelist, Premchand was also a social reformer and thinker. Pratigya is a popular novel written by Munshi Premchand in which he describes the ideal hindu woman.

I may have lost my heart, but not my selfcontrol." Most interesting of all Jane Austen's heroines, Emma is the most flawed, the most infuriating and the most endearing. With a wisp of gentle satire on provincial balls and drawing rooms, Emma wanders along the way encountering the sweet Harriet Smith, the chatty Miss Bates, and her absurd father Mr. Woodhouse. Resisting to romance of all kinds, she fails to recognize her own feelings. Wrapped in genteel comedy of manners, the novel encapsulates fascinating episodes of Emma's meddling and her overestimation as a matchmaker garnished in Austen's delicious irony, thus rightly entitling Jane Austen as 'Prose Shakespeare'.

Chhatrapati Shivaji, renowned for his patriotism, administrative skills and versatile talents, emerged as a prominent figure in Indian history. Shivaji's devotedness to his mother, Jijabai, who was also his mentor, played a crucial role in forming his character and principles. While the precise year of his birth remains debated, 1630 AD is accepted as the most probable. Shivaji was aware of the intricate socio-cultural fabric of his kingdom, and he was committed to upholding the values of his people and the Hindu faith. He is rightfully hailed as the architect of the Maratha nation. His unwavering resistance against the Mughal rulers culminated in a valiant struggle that endured until his final breath. Succumbing to illness, Shivaji passed away on April 15, 1680, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire generations.

"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect. "Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, is an entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness. Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of both reason and emotion.

Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay was a famous early 20th century Bengali novelist. His work depicts the lifestyles, struggles and social practices prevailing in Bengal villages. Some of his work have been an inspiration behind films. This book is an integration of eight of his stories including Mahesh, Harilakshmi and Anuradha.

Hailing from Banares, Lakshmibai became the Queen of Jhansi in the Maratha Empire after marrying Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. Revered as a prominent figure during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Rani Lakshmibai's legacy embodies courage and resilience. She displayed exceptional leadership at a young age, proved herself as a formidable commander, and exhibited adeptness in governance. Upon the king's death, Rani Lakshmibai guarded Jhansi from the British forces. Her unwavering spirit thwarted the British occupation for as long as she drew breath. Ultimately, she met her martyrdom on the battlefield, leaving a testament to her valour and determination. Her remarkable courage left the British in awe, immortalising her as a symbol of unwavering resistance in the annals of history.