Vinta Ramani's debut fiction collection is a kaleidoscopic jolt to the senses. A foreign talent barricades himself in his rented condo as he gradually loses his grip on reality. A wife explores a series of affairs in order to exert control over her sexual autonomy. A retiree descends into silence when he refuses to wear a hearing aid. An artist takes a road trip to unearth why the mores of her community have led to her sexually stunted adulthood. These stories unearth the truths often hidd...

Suffering from postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, a 42-year-old musters up the courage to try for another baby. Struggling through two trimesters of nausea, exhaustion, and recurrent, intense dreams, she hopes to hit the 20-week milestone and see the light at the end of the tunnel, only to discover during a routine ultrasound scan that her baby has passed away in the womb.And so begins a surreal life on the other side of loss, where grief and ecstasy are ofte...

Read by the author.A former tech leader’s modern playbook for success, culled from the inspiring stories of a largely unrecognized cadre of luminary women of Indian heritage.We’ve been ignoring the surging force of Indian women in American business for far too long. Not anymore. In this one-of-a-kind book, Silicon Valley tech executive Kamini Ramani tells the story of these women for the first time; highlighting not just their successes, bu...

I have a business idea or I have a business entity when I go to meet investors or advisors I am asked about my business plan or even when I want to get exceptional talent or I want to explode the business idea/business into a growth trajectory or I simply want to put on paper my plan for my business.If you answered yes to anyone of the above, then this book for you. The book talks in length- but in simple terms with no jargons - on the entire gambit of growth from the idea: how should y...

No organization is impervious to change. Rather, the survival and growth of an organization is dependent on how well it copes with change. Successful change initiatives consist of the integrated eco-system of its portfolio, programs, and projects. These change initiatives become the delivery mechanisms for implementing the strategy of an organization.Improving Business Performance: A Project Portfolio Management Approach clarifies how the proper application of port...

Brought to you by Penguin.INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr Ramani Durvasula, discover the inspiring guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissism.REDISCOVER WHO YOU ARE AFTER YEARS OF INVALIDATIONDealing with a narcissist is hard.One day their confid...

**Get up and go with this bright and joyful picture book that celebrates the magic of movement!From Madhvi Ramani and Anuska Allepuz, the creators of Whisper, Shout: Let It Out!, shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize.**Did you know that your body is magic? You can be anything if you just move. Embark on a joyous journey to the moon and back again in this uplifting, encouraging story about the joy of moving in your own way.Perfect for sharing with yo...

Nina’s schoolfriend Lee is in trouble, so she must borrow her aunt’s travelling spice shed and head to Beijing. Now they are both on a great adventure involving a kung fu master, a yellow snake and a mysterious riddle . . .

You know how sometimes you read a book and it just instantly feels like it's your story as well? This is it!!-How does it feel to be tray-trapped on a long flight?-Why do we buy cheap trinkets and souvenirs at exorbitant unreasonable rates when holidaying?-Why do some people stay away from Facebook?-Should the modern complexly designed user unfriendly taps come with instruction manuals?Uma Ramani addresses these and many such interesting questions in th...

Skyrocket Your Personal and Business Self-Image for Success e-book will help you understand, explain and redevelop your self-image and confidence. You will be able to understand and actually apply the techniques you learn into your personal and business life. Also, this e-book will help you develop self-confidence, set clear & effective goals, take control of your emotional intelligence, build leadership skills, create a positive attitude and mental toughness, boost your self-esteem, overc...

Three decades after the Soviet Union’s collapse, Russia has transformed from a fringe player to a resurgent great power in Africa. The October 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi highlighted the appeal of Russia’s normative agenda, the ubiquity of Russian military technology, and the breadth of Moscow’s presence on the continent. Beneath the pageantry, a darker side of Russia’s African resurgence looms large. From Libya to Madagascar, Russia has used sinister tactics to expand its influence...

Eight years after annexing Crimea, Russia embarked on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Vladimir Putin viewed this attack on a neighbour as a legacy-defining mission, which sought to restore a central element of Russia’s sphere of influence and undo Ukraine’s surprisingly resilient democratic experiment. These aspirations were swiftly eviscerated, as the conflict degenerated into a bloody war of attrition and the Russian economy crumbled under the weight of sanctions....