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Sunday, August 30, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : SECRET HISTORY OF THE WORLD : MARK BOOTH


They say that history is written by the victors. But what if history―or what we come to know as history―has been written by the wrong people? What if everything we've been told is only part of the story? In this groundbreaking and now famous work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise―that everything we've known about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true―Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past 3,000 years. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler―Booth shows that history needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has 3,000 years of hidden wisdom to back it up.

Review

Praise for The Secret History of the World 

"An entire library's worth of scholarship [in] a single volume." 
? San Francisco Gate 

"Authentically mind-boggling." 
? Kirkus 

"Booth's history incorporates so many disparate philosophies. . . His universe is full of bizarre theories, entertaining primarily for their weirdness." 

?Publishers Weekly

About the Author
Mark Booth studied Philosophy and Theology at Oriel College, Oxford. He has worked in publishing for over twenty years, and is currently the publisher of Coronet, an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton/Hachette.

Saturday, August 29, 2020

JOURNEY DOWN THE YEARS : RUSKIN BOND

Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, in the course of which he has come to be known for his simple and witty writing style. These twenty-five stories form a delightful collection of some of his non-fiction sketches, his interaction with the natural world, and his life in small towns that has given him some of his biggest stories.

Bond’s journey as a writer has been a remarkable one and these stories show the master storyteller at his very best. 

Grateful thanks to GOODREADS.

Friday, August 28, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : CHERNOBYL PRAYER : Belarusian Nobel Laureate Svetlana Alexievich


Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster - a book about the Chernobyl disaster by the Belarusian Nobel Laureate Svetlana Alexievich
At the time of the disaster, Alexievich was a journalist living in Minsk, the capital of what was then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. 

Grateful thanks to Wikipedia

Originally published: 1997

Original title: Чернобыльская молитва

Awards: National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction

Genres: Biography, Personal narrative

Grateful thanks to Google


Review by 
vivian ogbonna
2 weeks ago
    
It's an awesome book. The stories are shocking, gut wrenching, moving, and heartwarming, all in one breath.

Grateful thanks to Vivian Ogbonna


 5.0 out of 5 stars A prayer for life and truth. This should be required reading for all supporters of nuclear power. The true cost is never calculated. Chernobyl is in Ukraine, but Belarus bore the brunt.

Chernobyl
Svetlana Aleksiyevich 
First Published January 1, 1998 

Research Article
https://doi.org/10.1080/03064229808536300

Article Information PDF download for A prayer for Chernobyl
Free Access
Abstract
On 26 April 1986, at 01.23 hours and 58 seconds, a series of explosions destroyed the nuclear reactor and building of the fourth power generator unit of Chernobyl atomic power station.

During World War II, the German fascists destroyed 619 Belarusian villages along with their inhabitants. As a result of the Chernobyl disaster, the country lost 485 villages and hamlets. During the war, one in four Belarusians lost their lives. After Chernobyl, one in five Belarusians, 2.1 million people, are living in contaminated territory. Seven hundred thousand of these are children.

Ongoing low level radiation results in a year on year increase in the number of Belarusans suffering from cancers, mental debility, neuro-psychological disorders,and genetic mutations.

'Chernobyl' volume of the Belarusian Encyclopaedia, Minsk, 1996.


*Chernobyl Prayer pdf free download available*

Grateful thanks to Belarusian Nobel Laureate Svetlana Alexievich and Amazon. 

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY !

Actor Manav Kaul tweeted this picture of the 'Little Free Library' that has been installed outside his colony gate

"Take a book - return a book. I feel every colony should have this little library," read the caption. 

If you ask us, we think it's a brilliant idea. What do you think?

VC: @Manavkaul19

          GRATEFUL  THANKS  !

A SAILOR'S STORY : VICE ADMIRAL N KRISHNAN

Thursday, August 27, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : THE POWER OF NOW : ECKHART TOLLE

 


THE POWER OF NOW ANIMATED SUMMARY

49,436 views•Jun 5, 2020

WISDOM FOR LIFE

77.8K subscribers

 

The Power of Now, by ECKHART TOLLE - The concepts in this book can come across as very simple, but don’t let that trick you into dismissing them without any contemplation. these concepts, although simple, are profound.. The power of now gets into some deep stuff that needs to be reflected on way beyond a short video summary… With that said, keep an open mind going into this. You may get an initial reaction to resist what this book teaches, but just put your opinions and judgments to the side for a few minutes and consider the possibilities.

The three primary concepts I want to focus on are as follows: 1, you are not your mind, 2 - the present moment is all we ever have, and 3 - acceptance of what is. There are many other lessons in the book, but I want to focus on these for now just to keep it simple… and then maybe I’ll make a part 2. Let me know if you’d be interested in a part 2 in the comments.

 

Grateful thanks to ECKHART TOLLE, WISDOM FOR LIFE and YouTube.


Saturday, August 22, 2020

BOOK REVIEW : A TOWN LIKE ALICE - NEVIL SHUTE

 


A TOWN LIKE ALICE (NEVIL SHUTE)- BOOK REVIEW

1,778 views•Jan 6, 2016

THE MENTAL TRAVELER

920 subscribers

 

Grateful thanks tto THE MENTAL TRAVELER and YouTube


Thursday, August 20, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : SHAKUNTALA DEVI

Myth: Memory grows dim as we age.

Truth: As we grow older we actually add-on memory mental abilities.

Muscle up your #memory with memory exercises; #recall like a 'memory wizard' with the human computer - Shakuntala Devi

Shakuntala Devi's practical step-by-step approach puts super memory in reach of everyone. Includes: Mental Exercises, Memory Tricks and Games.

#mustread Super Memory!!

https://tinyurl.com/yxtpx8qo

#shakuntaladevi #mentalexercise #puzzles #games #learning #ageisjustanumber #memorytechniques #bestseller #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booknerd #books
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Shakuntala Devi (4 November 1929 – 21 April 2013) was an Indian writer and mental calculator, popularly known as the "Human Computer".

 Devi strove to simplify numerical calculations for students. Her talent earned her a place in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records.
Born: 4 November 1929, Bengaluru
Died: 21 April 2013
Works written: The world of homosexuals, Figuring the Joy of Numbers
Profession: Writer, Author
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

How to Survive a Pandemic : Dr Greger


Dr. Greger's newest book, How to Survive a Pandemic, is now out in paperback! This book cuts through the prevailing noise and nonsense and reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic, but also digs deeper into the roots of the problem and tackles the fundamental question: How can we stop the emergence of pandemic viruses in the first place? 

All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the book are donated to pandemic prevention charities such as The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association. Order your copy today! 
https://bit.ly/HowToSurviveAPandemic


Grateful thanks to NutritionFacts.org and Facebook.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Saturday, August 15, 2020

THE LEGENDARY INDIANS

This Book is about knowing our own great leaders right from the medieval period of Indian History who were really visionary and had a purpose in life. Their commitment and passion for ensuring an ideal society inspires not only Indians but the humanity across the globe. They were in fact the pillars of India and their contribution towards development and growth story shall remain a guiding factor for generations to come.These great leaders included the Kings of various dynasties, the great social reformists, the mathematicians, the scientists, the saints and the poets who are regarded the best worldwide. They were really very bold and down to earth and had a common mantra “In life, we are going to encounter hard times at some point. This means we must be prepared to endure pain and find solutions at any moment. We must develop the mental toughness of a leader that will enable us to face and overcome any challenge or adversity life throws at us. WeReport this ad are the heroes of our life and those we care about. Therefore, we have to develop a warrior mindset and learn to grow from pain, setbacks, failures, obstacles, challenges, losses, and all the hard times in our life.

Friday, August 14, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : UNDERSTANDING "CRIME AND PUNISHMENT" - MICHAEL KATZ

 


UNDERSTANDING "CRIME AND PUNISHMENT"

MICHAEL KATZ

13,817 views•Feb 17, 2014

STAGINGSHAKESPEARE

3.59K subscribers

MICHAEL KATZ visited Middlebury Union High School in January 2014 and delivered this lecture and discussion about "Crime and Punishment"

 

Grateful thanks to MICHAEL KATZ, STAGINGSHAKESPEARE and YouTube.

Homage to Dostoevsky.


LONE FOX DANCING : AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF RUSKIN BOND

One of the most wonderful autobiographies I have ever read in my 40+ years voracious readership life.
Take my bow Bond sir.

Grateful thanks to Mr.Angsujit Bhattacharya and Facebook.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : BLUE UMBRELLA BY RUSKIN BOND

The Blue Umbrella is a 1980 Indian novel written by Ruskin Bond. It was adapted into 2005 Hindi film by the same name, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, which later won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film. 

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Thursday, August 6, 2020

BOOK REVIEW : THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV




BOOK REVIEW: THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV

2,262 views•Mar 14, 2016

KNOWLEDGE LOST

1.25K subscribers

Book mentioned in this video

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (translated by Constance Garnett)

http://www.bookdepository.com/The-Bro...

 

Grateful thanks to KNOWLEDGE LOST and YouTube.


YEAR OF DOSTOEVSKY



YEAR OF DOSTOEVSKY

14,935 views•Jul 20, 2016

CHRISTINE ELIZA

414 subscribers

 

Grateful thanks to CHRISTINE ELIZA and YouTube.                    


Saturday, August 1, 2020

BOOK OF THE DAY : EAT THE BUDDHA : BARBARA DEMICK


For centuries, Tibet was known as a hermit kingdom. Its charms were hidden by the natural barrier of the Himalayas to its west and by a reclusive theocratic government ruled by a succession of Dalai Lamas...Nowadays it is not the Tibetans shutting the door, but a paranoid Chinese Communist Party. ... 

Google Books

Originally published: 2017


Barbara Demick is an American journalist. She was the Beijing bureau chief of the Los Angeles Times. She is the author of Logavina Street: Life and Death in a Sarajevo Neighborhood. 

Wikipedia

Education: Yale University
Awards: Baillie Gifford Prize
Nominations: Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, National Book Award for Nonfiction

Grateful thanks to Barbara Demick, Google Books, Wikipedia, Madeline Grant and Google.