I believe I truly understand life after midnight When I hear the creaks that my heater makes Or the footsteps in the hallway The shifting positions of the sheets Or the cars driving in the streets But even the absence of bustle Makes me understand How when you listen closely You can grasp everything you cannot see Because many of us overlook the ability to listen and notice There is much more that what our retina displays There is beauty in the stillness

"Public speaking is a vital skill which is important in all spheres of life. Generally, people who are good at public speaking go a long way in their professional careers. Hence, acquiring sound public speaking skills at an early age is critical. The book, 'The Art of Public Speaking’ helps the readers in learning the various techniques of 'speaking with confidence'. Written using several examples and powerful narration, this book is a wholesome learning material for public speaking. It is authored by Dale Carnegie and it was published by Prabhat Prakashan in 2013. The book begins with the most essential component of public speaking - confidence. The author explains the various ways in which readers can improve their confidence so that once they go on stage, they have no fear. Then, it deals with important factors of speaking like when to pause and the various pausing techniques. Then, it moves on to the topic of delivering the content. More than what you speak, what is crucial is how you speak and hence delivery is the most important factor in public speaking. It discusses the various techniques of delivery and force. Additionally, there are notes on preparation and body language."

To be a successful leader, one needs to not only carry out good work but also, present his or her thoughts effectively like a great speaker. Great leaders always hold faith in their deeds and decisions. They understand the value and power of their words. Deep understanding of human psychology enables Dale Carnegie to guide his readers choose right and fruitful alternatives in life. The present book, The Leader In You, equips the readers with the skills of delivering effective and enthusiastic speeches, and plays an important role in the process of making them great leaders.

"Acharya Chanakya has been accepted as the undisputed benchmark and strategy formulator of ancient Indian political set-up and social values. He is a symbol of India’s ingenious wisdom. He is considered as the pioneer who successfully experimented with strategic manipulations and the gambits of chess, in Indian politics. Chanakya was a practical strategist, as well as an economist. His ‘Chanakya Neeti’ is the ideal guide for a citizens rights and duties; what is right and beneficial for him; what is harmful and immoral for him; he has comprehensively explained through his principles. His ‘principle’s’ (Sutras) or teachings are timeless. With the passage of time, they have become even more socially and politically relevant. Chanakya was the first management guru of the world. He showed comprehensively the way of managing every aspect of one’s life. On the basis of what he taught, it can be said that success can be attained even today by managing your life properly."

The scope of psychology is beyond the clinic. It is in everything that we do and we don't do. The articles are just a different perspective of looking at everyday happenings and how they relate to how we deal with life.? Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. Often we shy away from talking about mental health or we confuse mental health with mental illness. These articles talk about simple day matters which have an impact on us. These are topics which we all face but don't realise that they have had an impact on us. It is a simpler way to look at things that bother us.

All the knowledge in the world won’t help you if you don’t decide to help yourself first. If you change nothing, nothing will change. Your life will not change unless you decide to change it. The goal of this book is to make you aware of the time you have left and how to spend that time to live a better life. The book is divided into three parts: Death Mindset How to Live a Good Life Each section is filled with stories, anecdotes, quotes and direct action that you can take to improve your life and ensure you don’t leave anything for later.

This book is packed with practical tips, budget-friendly options and solutions that provide a clear roasmap to help you make changes in your life and contribute to building a more sustainable future.

This is A Book of Positive Thinking and Self Grooming by Young IAS Officer Tarun Pithode, his Previous book I Am Possible is Best Seller Book.

"Invisible to Influential" is your essential guide to mastering personal branding in today's dynamic world. As connections span the globe and opportunities arise unexpectedly, personal branding has become essential for shaping lives and careers. No longer limited to celebrities, it's about communicating your essence – values, strengths, passions, and stories – to stand out in a crowded digital arena. Across three volumes, this book is your companion, offering fundamental principles, specialized applications, and nuanced insights tailored for professionals, students, and introverts alike. Each chapter invites reflection, with thought-provoking questions to solidify understanding and drive personal growth. Whether establishing yourself, preparing for the future, or amplifying your influence, this journey from invisibility to influence empowers you to leave a lasting legacy. Your personal brand isn't just a projection; it's an invitation to connect, share, and inspire

This is an inspiring book that reveals the secrets of the legendary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc. and revolutionised the technology industry. The book offers valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal development. Drawing on Jobs’ own experiences and interviews with people who knew him well, the book explores the principles and practices that made him one of the most successful and influential business leaders of all time. From following your passion to embracing failure, the book provides practical advice on how to achieve greatness in both business and life. The book also delves into Jobs’ unique leadership style, which was characterised by his attention to detail, his focus on design and user experience, and his ability to inspire and motivate others. It offers valuable insights on how to build a successful team, create a culture of innovation, and foster a sense of purpose and meaning in your work. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a manager, or simply someone who wants to achieve more in life, “Success Lessons from Steve Jobs” is must-read book that will inspire and empower you to reach your full potential.

Society has celebrated children even as it has denied fundamental rights and dignity to millions of them. Mass movements and social awareness against injustices like child labour, lack of access to health and education, child sexual abuse and trafficking have been catalysed by reformers like Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. As a result of his untiring efforts, child labour is now universally considered to be a social evil that has to be abolished. Equally important, societies and governments across the world have accepted that access to quality education is the fundamental right of every child. Even as he has fought for justice and dignity for children, Mr. Satyarthi has found time to provoke, inspire and illuminate young minds by writing about children, their dreams and the power of their humanity. This book is a compilation of columns and interviews which highlight the continuing struggle to create safe childhoods. Readers will find much to introspect after going through this collection.

Courage to Dream' is not just a proud saga of passing the Civil Services Examination, it is a salute to the perseverance that makes man the best creature in the universe. 'Courage to Dream' is that perseverance which gives man the inspiration and courage to take up an insurmountable challenge. 'Courage to Dream' is a reality that has been experienced even before it became a piece of literature; and if someone finds a literary value in penning down such reality, then I shall consider myself blessed. In this book, there is love as well as yearning; there is struggle as well as success; there is shrewdness as well as innocence; there are roses as well as thorns. I could not save myself from getting brushed by the rarest colours of the life. The purpose of writing this book is not to glorify any person. Its purpose is to motivate the youth towards their path of duty with full dedication. If, after reading this book, even a single youth gets inspired to walk towards their dreams amid unfavourable circumstances, then I shall believe that I have succeeded in my purpose.

"Health, education and nutrition are the fundamental needs of every individual. There is an increased need of awareness of the importance of health, education and nutrition in our lives. This book captures the enormous knowledge and depth of understanding of the authors in their professional field besides their abilities as public health practitioners and communicators to create the right public health awareness in the country. The goal and the basis of writing and compiling all these columns in the form of a book titled ‘From the Pen of Surgeons’ is to further spread this awareness towards public health and social issues to the concerned citizens and professionals in the medical health sectors and in other flelds with a hope that people will learn and share this experience which are depicted in these columns."

Warren Edward Buffett is a renowned American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Also, known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, Buffett is one of the most successful investors in the world. He was born on 31st August 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to congressman Howard Buffett, Warren had a keen interest in business and investing from a young age. In this book, we are going to learn and understand lessons that helped Buffett become successful both in his professional and personal life. You will learn about how to do business, how to deal with customers, how to have a work-life balance, how confidence in oneself could change everything, how to deal with bad decisions, standards of living, the value of hard work, the power of habits and so much more. Hopefully, this book will serve as a guide to its readers so that they could bring about positive changes in their lives.

This book is about learning to become a leader in the field of management. It draws inspiration and examples from the life of Ashwani Lohani who has had a remarkable career in public administration and management. It uniquely covers the multifarious aspects of the management. It highlights the challenges faced by Ashwani Lohani at various levels, along with experiences and feedback of his seniors, friends, colleagues, and juniors. It also describes the strategies he adopted to run various organisations and elevate them to unimaginable levels of success. This book encapsulates experiences that offer managerial lessons for future bureaucrats and millions of managers across the corporate world.

From the time that Bhagwan Baba used to say, “My life is My message”, to the time He started saying, “Your life is My message”, the authors Priya and Sanjay Tandon have come a long way in the journey of self-improvement with devotion and love. On the way they have lit up the journey for others too by the Sunrays series of books, this one being the sixth one in the series. These books, each of which contains 52 Inspirational short stories are all about … Looking around and thanking Him, Looking forward and trusting Him, Looking beyond and serving Him, Looking within and loving Him, Looking through and being Him! Jai Sai Ram!

The Triangulation of Success Why certain leaders are able to consistently pull off success after success? How did they get their teams to work together in unison? It's all about how the service of the leader impacts the organization, flowing from the top-level management to the staff member on the ground level. Dr. Timothy Low distills decades of leadership experience as the CEO of large organizations into key lessons that have been proven time and again to create and perpetuate success in organizations across the globe. THE TRIANGULATION OF SUCCESS DR. TIMOTHY LOW: SECRETS TO MULTI-ORGANIZATION SUCCESSES Value Creation for employees, customers & shareholders 1. Inspire with urgency 2. Assemble the ensemble 3. Share your vision 4. Attract talents 5. Empowering the team 6. Recognize & reward 7. Branding & award-winning 8. Excel & surpass 9. Achieving ever greater heights

One of the widely recognized names amongst Entrepreneurs in China, Jack Ma is a leader with perseverance and foresight. He is the co-founder and former executive Chairman of Alibaba Group. In this book, the reader will learn the success principles used by Jack Ma throughout his life to become a successful business magnate from an English teacher earning ten dollars a month. These principles have been explained in a simple and understandable language. The author has used Jack Ma's personal life experiences in the context to explain how he has applied the success principles in his life. Successfully implementing these principles in your life will help you to achieve success in all your endeavours.

"There are various ways to attain realization and these methods have “the generic name of Yoga. These yogas though divided into various _ groups, can principally be classified into four (Bhakti Yoga; Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga) and as each is only a method leading _ _ indirectly to the realization of the absolute, they are suited to . different temperaments. RAJA YOGA: The chief parts are the Pranayama, concentration, and meditation. For those who believe in God, a symbolical name, such as Om or other sacred words received from a Guru, will be very helpful. BHAKTI YOGA: Bhakti or worship or love in some form or other is the easiest, pleasantest, and most natural way of man. JNANA YOGA: This is divided into three parts, First: hearing the truth — that the Atman is the only reality and that everything else is Maya (relativity). Second: reasoning upon this philosophy from all points of view. Third: giving up all further argumentation and ‘realising the truth. KARMA YOGA: Karma Yoga is purifying the mind by means of work, Now if any work is done, good or bad, it must produce as a result a good or bad effect."

101 Lessons to be a Damn Good Speaker! focuses on new as well as veteran speakers and provides a handy book of never to be forgotten nuances of speech. This book brings to you real-time lessons, learnings, insights and takeaways from India's largest network of speakers and experts - Speakin. It is Speakin's official guide on being a five-star speaker in front of audiences of any shape and size. The book is segmented into three sections —1. Content, 2.—Delivery, and 3.—YOUR Brand as a Speaker. I am sure this book will open you up to a fascinating world of speech and delivery. Happy Speakın!