This priceless collection of prize articles inclu... more

This priceless collection of prize articles includes the most respected authorities on personal and professional development. From Michael Jordan to Mary Kay Ash to Pope John II, youll read about how youas well as every other personpossess the potential to achieve and improve the quality of your life, how facing yourself is always better than running from yourself, and how feeling free is so fundamental to human nature. This insightful and inspiring book will help you in five areas: preparation, performance, recovery, life values, and ongoing growth.... less

This timeless collection of prize articles includ... more

This timeless collection of prize articles includes the most respected authorities on personal and professional development. From Montel Williams to Katharine Graham to William Bennett, youll read about how youas well as every other personpossess the potential to improve the quality of your life, how facing obstacles is always better than running from them, and how taking risks is fundamental to personal growth. This insightful and inspiring book will help you in six areas: taking initiative, defining direction, meeting challenges, making progress, developing your career, and improving continuously.... less

The Hindi short story has come a long way. In thi... more

The Hindi short story has come a long way. In this selection, a number of impressive writers such as Kamleshwar, Vishnu Prabhakar, Giriraj Kishore, Himanshu Joshi, Chitra Mudgal and Prakash Manu are featured.The short story writers included in this book are intensely aware of the social inequities and incongruities in Indian society and depict them with conviction. Some of the writers in this selection who write in a satirical vein can have lashing effects on the reader. The stories in this book explore the human psyche and go deep into the inner recesses of the mind and heart.... less

The nineteenth century is considered by many the ... more

The nineteenth century is considered by many the Golden Age of the modern detective story. From the birth of the genre through Edger Allen Poe's C. Auguste Dupin, to the most famous clue seeking sleuth of them all, Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, a variety of literary minds turned to crime writing. Each story in this highly entertaining collection is significant for its contribution to the development of crime solving literature. There are ghastly crimes committed in the dark of night and master detectives at work to insure that justice is served. In a story by Thomas Hardy, we are introduced to a thief who outwits his hangman, and in an attack on civic self- righteousness, Mark Twain shows us a man who succeeds in stealing virtue from an entire town.... less

Speaking is our natural mode of communication. Ho... more

Speaking is our natural mode of communication. However, sometimes some or the other irrational fear hinders this communication skill. This handbook is all about speaking effectively. It guides us to a variety of speaking situations and concentrates on three main areas viz. preparation, how to put the message across effectively and with nerves. It also gives introduction to writing skills comprising letter writing, report writing, minutes and agendas.... less

Sri Aurobindo stands out as one of the most profo... more

Sri Aurobindo stands out as one of the most profound and profoundly relevant of contemporary Asian spiritual masters speaking to the West. His vision transcends the distinctive strengths and weaknesses of India and the West, and his discipline brings the... less

Hinduism means incorporating all forms of belief ... more

Hinduism means incorporating all forms of belief and worship without necessitating the selection or elimination of any. This book incorporates Literature from Ancient Sacred text of India considered as The Kernel of Hinduism. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Buddha means 'enlightened person'. A Buddhist is ... more

Buddha means 'enlightened person'. A Buddhist is someone who follows the teachings of a particular enlightened person, called Gautama. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Islam means 'submission to GOD'. A Muslim is some... more

Islam means 'submission to GOD'. A Muslim is someone who has submitted to god, recognizing Muhammad as a prophet of god. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less

Tao is best translated as the 'Way'; it may also ... more

Tao is best translated as the 'Way'; it may also be understood as the first principle from which everything comes, and to which all will return. Jaico's 366 Readings Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom.... less