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Librarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here: 12-Apr-2012.Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happy
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. How to manage money, invest it, and make business decisions are typically considered to involve a lot of mathematical calculations, where data and formulae tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world, people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In the psychology of money, the author shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important matters.
Three thousand stitches
So often, it's the simplest acts of courage that touch the lives of others. Sudha Murty-through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation as well as through her own youth, family life and travels-encounters many such stories . . . and she tells them here in her characteristically clear-eyed, warm-hearted way. She talks candidly about the meaningful impact of her work in the devadasi community, her trials and tribulations as the only female student in her engineering college and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father's kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are everyday struggles and victories, large and small.Unmasking both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, each of the real-life stories in this collection is reflective of a life lived with grace.
The Immortal hearted
The Immortal hearted is a true story of a guy who was sensitive when it came to love. Later, life made him face harsh realities which made him realize that he can face anything in this world. If you love someone, tell them because confessions can set you free. Love can make you immortal but only if you find the right person. This book is for the people who are holding back their feelings. Because the only thing they are afraid of is rejection. And the big question here is are you brave enough to express your feelings? Are you one of the immortal hearted?
The guy next door
Hi! Who am I? I am the guy next door. I may be you and this could be your story. I am the lead character of this story and why not my personality resembles to that of an actor but people hardly realize it.According to Mom, oil on my face is enough to cook two meals. You ask my neighbours they have nothing to talk about, besides my pimples. Yes, I know that it has outgrown in number but I am working to lessen it. Sunny feels that I should have a little more height but who will explain it to him that great people of this country like Sachin Tendulkar, Aamir Khan lack height. Forget it; I know they just envy my looks.There are people, who speak nice things about me- my friend Shikha who likes my smile and likes the way I tackle problems. I sometimes feel to make her stand in front of my father who always despairs for my future. I don't know why he is so convinced that I am and always will be a loser in life. A big LOSER! I think he is just prejudiced. It's ok, I mean who doesn't score less in these stupid school exams but people shouldn't forget that I have been promoted to standard tenth.Hey wait, this story is not about my struggle in standard tenth, but about me and Riya. Yes, Riya- a girl whose presence makes my heart beat faster, my eyelids refuse to blink and all my worries commit suicide. Even her thought makes me feel on cloud ninety nine!She has been my classmate since the last four years, but up till now I haven't spoken to her. And here I am, last year in the school. Got to do something. Do pray for me!
The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath - A Historical Fiction by Amish
The place will be of their choosing.The time will be of their choosing.But the Indians will have their vengeance.1025 CE, India.Mahmud of Ghazni believes he has crushed the spirit of Bharat---the Shiva Linga at the Somnath temple lies shattered and thousands are dead.But among the ashes of destruction, an oath is taken.Five people---a Tamil warrior, a Gujarati merchant, a devotee of Lord Ayyappa, a scholar-emperor from Malwa, and the most powerful man on Earth, Emperor Rajendra Chola---resolve to undertake a perilous quest and strike at the heart of the invader's kingdom.From the grandeur of the Chola Empire to the shadows of Ghazni's bloodstained court, The Chola Tigers is the scintillating story of a fierce retaliation. A story of unity forged through pain, of courage born from despair, and of vengeance that becomes Dharma.
Tales of HITHOPADESHA
Journey into a world of wisdom and wit with Tales of Hithopadesha.This classic collection of animal fables is more than just a book of stories; it's a guide to life, filled with valuable lessons on friendship, strategy, and good conduct. Passed down through generations, these timeless tales feature a cast of clever animals whose adventures impart practical wisdom in a fun and engaging way.
