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Daadi Maa’s Diary Of Secrets Why does Daadi Maa pinch so compulsively? Join Vivek as he secretly reads Daadi Maa's diary and learns about the tragedy that fell upon her when she was a young girl. But will tragedies tear apart his family or bring them together? Seven year old Vivek thinks his Daadi Maa is a mean old lady until he finds her diary. Although the first few entries are hilarious to him, Vivek soon realizes it was not meant to be funny.

Vega Gopalan is adrift. Still reeling from the death of her sister years earlier, she leaves South India to attend graduate school at Columbia University. In New York, Vega straddles many different worlds, eventually moving in and out of a series of relationships that take her through the striving world of academia, the intellectual isolation of the immigrant suburbs, and, ultimately, the loneliness of single motherhood. But it is the birth of Vega’s daughter that forces the novel’s central question: What does it mean to make a home?

Wenn es um die Gestaltung der Zukunft geht, stehen sich Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit meist gegenüber. Doch die Kompromisse aus diesem Spannungsfeld bringen nur wenig Fortschritt. Zu wenig, um genau zu sein - denn unser Planet befindet sich in einem schlechten Zustand: Die Erderwärmung nimmt stetig zu, Ökosysteme befinden sich an kritischen Kipppunkten und die Menschheit schaut ohnmächtig zu. Zum Glück gibt es ein Konzept, welches neue Blickrichtungen und innovative Problemlösungen ermöglicht: Impact Investing.

Wie wir mit Impact Investing unsere Welt vor dem Untergang bewahren: Wenn es um die Gestaltung der Zukunft geht, stehen sich Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit meist gegenüber. Doch die Kompromisse aus diesem Spannungsfeld bringen nur wenig Fortschritt. Zu wenig, um genau zu sein - denn unser Planet befindet sich in einem schlechten Zustand: Die Erderwärmung nimmt stetig zu, Ökosysteme befinden sich an kritischen Kipppunkten und die Menschheit schaut ohnmächtig zu. Zum Glück gibt es ein Konzept, welches neue Blickrichtungen und innovative Problemlösungen ermöglicht: Impact Investing.

Arya Winters is your typical cozy heroine. She lives in a cottage in a small English village, and bakes for a living - well, she specializes in macabre desserts. She has the standard nosy neighbors, who she avoids ruthlessly due to her social anxiety. When her neighbor Tobias Yards turns up dead, no one seems to connect it to Arya's Auntie Meera's recent death, so she takes matters into her own hands.

This book consists of a collection of instructions by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja on how truly humble and harmonious dealings are conducive to our practice of bhakti. His purpose in giving us the tools by which we can have proper and affectionate dealings with each other is to ensure our strong and steady progress toward achieving the ultimate goal of life. 

Abirami Forbes’ life is thrown into chaos when she loses her family in a car accident. She faces the daunting prospect of a new life in India studying at an ancient dance school. Beginning her new life, Abi struggles to settle in, but becomes determined to learn dance to teach a rival a lesson. Things begin to look up when she discovers that her mother is a celestial being who can be visited in heaven if Abi can find a magic Sapphire. But first she must overcome Varun, an evil demon who is also out to get the gem.

இன்றிலிருந்து சுமார் 700 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்னால், பதினான்காம் நூற்றாண்டில், ஸ்ரீரங்கம் கோவிலை நோக்கி ஓர் பேராபத்து, தில்லி படையினர் ரூபத்தில் வருகிறது.  கடவுளைக் காக்க மனிதர்கள் மேற்கொண்ட போராட்டம் என்னவாயிற்று? 

After her parents' deaths, Avery Ayers takes over the family business, Antiquities & Artifacts Appraised, from the home office in Lilac Grove and a branch in Manhattan. Now living back at home with her younger sister Tilly and their newly moved-in, eccentric Aunt Midge and her Afghan hound, Avery's life is filled with jewels, tapestries, paintings, and rare finds. But their world is rocked when Avery learns that the theft of a priceless ruby may be connected to her parents' demise.

As the only Indian American kid in her small town, Lekha Divekar feels like she has two versions of herself: Home Lekha, who loves watching Bollywood movies and eating Indian food, and School Lekha, who pins her hair over her bindi birthmark and avoids confrontation at all costs, especially when someone teases her for being Indian. When a girl Lekha’s age moves in across the street, Lekha is excited to hear that her name is Avantika and she’s Desi, too! Finally, there will be someone else around who gets it.

Star-Touched Stories by Roshani Chokshi combines three lush and adventurous stories in the Star-Touched World. Death and Night - He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a meeting, they wonder if, perhaps, they could be meant for more. Poison and Gold - Now that her wish for a choice has come true, Aasha struggles to control her powers. Rose and Sword - There is a tale whispered in the dark of the Empire of Bharat-Jain. A tale of a bride who loses her bridegroom on the eve of her wedding.

Erfolgreich studieren ab der ersten Vorlesung! Viele Studienanfänger sind auf die Zeit an der Uni nicht gut vorbereitet. Eigentlich sind sie überhaupt nicht vorbereitet - sie werden ins kalte Wasser geworfen; ins Haifischbecken. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss - und dieses Hörbuch wird dir dabei helfen. Raus aus der Schule - rein in die Uni! Als Student ändert sich deine Lebensweise von Grund auf. Im Studium musst du dich ganz anders organisieren als zu Schulzeiten.

Zu beschäftigt, um dein Leben zu genießen? 24 Stunden, 7 Tage die Woche schlagen wir uns durch unser Leben. Job, Familie, Freunde, Hobbys. Ich wette, dir geht es wie dem Rest der Menschheit: Du bist ziemlich beschäftigt damit, deinen Alltag auf die Reihe zu bekommen. Zeit für besondere Momente, Wünsche oder Lebensträume bleibt kaum übrig. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss! Keine Zeit für Zeitmanagement! Eigentlich weißt du, warum deine To-do-Liste aus allen Nähten platzt und dein Kalender regelmäßig überläuft: Dein Zeitmanagement ist schlecht.

Fifteen-year-old Simran "Simi" Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole - matchmakers - with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. When Simi accidentally sets up her cousin and a soon-to-be lawyer, her family is thrilled that she has the "gift." But Simi is an artist, and she doesn't want to have anything to do with relationships, helicopter parents, and family drama. That is, until she realizes this might be just the thing to improve her and her best friend Noah's social status.

Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door - after all, they've avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny kid. But one afternoon something unimaginable happens - the three of them are assaulted by a stranger who targets Indian-American Karina and her grandfather because of how they look. Her grandfather is gravely injured and Karina and Chris vow not to let hate win.

தான்யாவிற்கு க்ரூஸ் ஷிப்பில் அந்தமானிற்கு, எதிர்பாராத விதமாக பயணம் செய்ய வேண்டிய சூழல் ஏற்படுகிறது. தினேஷ் - தான்யாவின் வுட்பி இசையில் ஆர்வம், உள்ள தான்யாவை பயணம் முழுவதும் மட்டம் தட்டி பேசியபடியே இருக்கிறான் அவன்.

Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she’d nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene during Ramadan. It's all under control. Ish. Except maybe this time she’s done a little more damage than she realizes. And if Lulu can't find her way out of this mess soon, she'll have to do more than repair friendships, family alliances, and wet clothing. She'll have to go looking for herself.

Ellis loves popcorn. No, she really loves popcorn. It's serious. So when her school and her dads ban all snack foods - including popcorn - Ellis won't listen. But when she tries to quietly sneak her favorite salty snack, one kernel refuses to pop. Loudly. Soon, the kernel has sprouted a face, arms, and legs! He's alive, his name is Popcorn Bob, and he is not in a good mood. He is hangry. Will Ellis be able to keep Bob a secret until she can get rid of him? (And after a few days with him, will she still want to?)

ஜான்சிராணி சானியா மிர்சா பெண்களை மட்டும் உதாரணமாக எடுத்துக்கொண்டோம். நம் வீட்டுப் பெண்களும் சாதனை பெண்களே கனவுகளை தொலைக்காமல் லட்சியத்தை அடைந்த 10 பெண்களின் கதை இவர்கள் வாழும் காலத்திலேயே நமக்கு வழிகாட்டும் பெண்கள்.

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