January 2020 - Bookedforlife

Bending Over Backwards- A journey to the end of the world to cure a chronic backache by Carlo Pizzati

Read the poignant but humour filled account of a journey that starts off as a search for curing a chronic backache, but takes on a course of its own. Carlo Pizzati’s search for meaning has a lot to offer any reader- whether suffering from backache or not!

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31st January 2020

Children

My Gulmohar Tree by Ekta Ohri

The beautiful Gulmohar tree becomes a pathway of introducing a child to the wonders of nature. My Gulmohar Tree by Ekta Ohri outlines this fascinating journey.

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28th January 2020

Adults

A Little Book of Magical Plants by Ruskin Bond

“Every plant has something to offer”- experience this beautiful truth as you read ‘A Little Book of Magical Plants’ by Ruskin Bond

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24th January 2020

First Katha book of Haiku

Adults

First Katha book of Haiku- A glimpse into Haiku from India

It’s a delight to see a Katha Book on a much-loved theme- Haiku and allied forms of poetry. Poetry has been embedded in our collective consciousness and this collection picks some true gems from about 35 Indian poets.

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22nd January 2020

Adults

The Art of Clear Thinking- Mental Models for Better Decision Making by Patrick King

The way our brains are wired, it seems that there are a lot of internal mechanisms at play that prevent us from thinking clearly. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way! Here’s a book that will guide you on how to master the art of clear thinking.

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20th January 2020

Children

City of Stars by Ekta Ohri……Yes, YOU can make a difference

For want of a cleaner and greener environment for our present and future generations, our habits and practices need to change. City of Stars by Ekta Ohri shows how small changes matter.

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17th January 2020

Adults

Mapping the Great Game: Explorers, Spies & Maps in Nineteenth-century Asia by Riaz Dean

"The Great Game" was a political and diplomatic confrontation during the 19th century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and neighbouring territories in Central and South Asia. What role did maps and mapping play in this? What was the significance of the brave Indian pundits in this adventure?

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13th January 2020

Children

Darkless by Tanu Shree Singh….Bibliotherapy for children

Picture books are beautiful tools to help children understand and cope with all kinds of emotions. Darkless is a poignant read and clearly opens up a path to bibliotherapy for children.

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10th January 2020

Adults

Chanakya Neeti- Strategies for Success by Radhakrishnan Pillai

It’s a manual for good living and can carve your way to achieving whatever you want from life. Radhakrishnan Pillai brings evergreen wisdom from Chanakya Neeti to modern readers.

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6th January 2020