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In this book, child and adolescent psychologist Shelja Sen brings a five-point approach to parenting - connect, coach, care, community and commit. This book is an attempt to make you stop treating your first born as a guinea pig. It gives you point-to-point instructions on what to do, when, for
Book: All You Need is Love - The Art of Mindful Parenting
Author: Shelja Sen Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages: 197
Price: Rs 199
In this book, child and adolescent psychologist Shelja Sen brings a five-point approach to parenting - connect, coach, care, community and commit. This book is an attempt to make you stop treating your first born as a guinea pig. It gives you point-to-point instructions on what to do, when, for instance, red-light rules are broken; or when your child is going through a meltdown. It deals with issues like how to listen to your teenager
without getting judgemental. It is a book that keeps in mind the
uniqueness of a parent and that of a child. It asks you to be
self-compassionate and also to fill the emotional bank account of your child with love.
Book: THREE-QUARTERS of a Footprint - Travels in South India
Author: Joe Roberts
Publisher: Aleph
Pages: 282
Price: Rs 295
The book revolves around on how Joe Roberts stayed five months with the Trivedis in Bangalore. Using their home as a base, he travelled all over Southern India. This
travelogue-cum-novel is his account of meeting extraordinary people, experiencing cultural shock and exploring the traditions of an
expansive and rich India.This book is a must read for anyone who is fascinated by Indian culture,
traditions, beliefs and the beautiful landscape of the south.
Book: Parricide
Author: Bhaskar Ghose
Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages: 273
Price: Rs 399
Ravi is agonized by memories of his childhood. His childhood was the period of pain and abuse gifted to him by his father. The rage, beatings and hatred continue to haunt him. This fictional tale is Ravi's journey from hatred to empathy as he is summoned to his dying father's
bedside. The book is all about the choices we make and the price we pay for even our partial resolutions.
Book:The House of Hidden Mothers
Author: Meera Syal
Publisher: Black Swan
Pages: 419
Price: USD 26.51
In this thrilling book, the story revolves around Shyama, a 44-year-old divorced mother in East London. Shyama falls madly in love with Toby, a pale English farmer's son. Love for Toby makes Shyama desire for a child. But due to her age, she can't
conceive. So, Shyama chooses a young girl, Mala, who she had met in rural India, to be the surrogate mother. Meanwhile, Mala herself is trapped in an oppressive marriage, constantly dreaming to escape. But only after the child is born do
difficulties surround their lives. Some decisions led to tearing their lives apart. One who reads this heart-wrenching tale will find oneself in Shyama's shoes.
must read
Book: Acing Admissions
Author: Kavita Mehta and Kimberly Wright Dixit
Publisher: Collins
Pages: 280
Price: Rs 250
In India, there is no dearth of
students who are aspiring to study abroad. Be it for engineering or MBA or other courses. This book comes as a saviour for those
aiming to land in the top
colleges of the world. With
prominent experts writing the book, it is the perfect guide to
profile building and fetching
financial aid and other key steps involved. Studying in dream
colleges seems like just a book's read away!
TOPFIVE International Songs
1. Smoke Filled Room
- Mako
2. Speed of Light
- Iron Maiden
3. Headed For The Dark
- Major Myjah
4. Meliora
- Ghost
5. Immortalized (Deluxe- Version)
- Disturb
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