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Bihar Diaries narrates the thrilling account of how Amit Lodha arrested Samant Pratap, one of Bihar's most feared ganglords, notorious for extortion, kidnapping, and the massacre of scores of people. The book follows the adrenaline-fueled chase that took place across three states during Amit's tenure as superintendent of police of Shekhpura, a sleepy mofussil town in Bihar.

By turns essay, memoir and cultural study, Finding the Raga is Amit Chaudhuri's singular account of his discovery of, and enduring passion for, North Indian music: an ancient, evolving tradition whose principles and practices will alter the listener's notion of what music might - and can - be.

This book is a collection of Hindi poetries, songs, Shayari, ghazals, and nazams, one may classify as wish but actually these are the words that are able to conclude half of their journey from author's heart to paper, and now it's time to conclude the remaining half, from this audiobook to your heart.

Coaching, mentoring, teaching - sharing whatever little nuggets of knowledge I have picked up has been a vital part of my life over the past 30 years - whether it was back in medical school or in various roles since. This audiobook is a motley collection of my reflections and musings about this beautiful journey we are on. Simple, heartfel t- or as we say in Hindi - "Dil se" - "from the heart".

This guide from author Amit Ray is an amazing tool for anyone willing to learn the principles of personal finance and take control of their future. Based on proven and tested principles, this complete personal finance guide is the ultimate resource for you to learn personal finance techniques effectively and take actionable steps to apply the strategies in your financial life. With The Personal Finance Mastery Ultimate Bundle 2-in-1, you will learn everything you need to know to take your financial life to the next level.

Jerusalem, 180 BCE. For 800 years the Zadokite priesthood has led the Jewish people. But the world is changing. Without, Rome is rising, crushing the other powers of the ancient world beneath it. Within, a power struggle inside the House of Zadok is a golden opportunity for interlopers, who seek to unseat them from the throne. On the background of these tumultuous times, Judah, scion of a minor priestly lineage, comes of age in Judea. While experiencing love, friendship, and conflict, he slowly transforms into the warrior and leader his people are waiting for.

Monique würde alles tun, um als Jüdin den Krieg zu überlebenMonique, ein 17-jähriges jüdisches Mädchen, flüchtet auf der Suche nach einem Versteck durch die Straßen von Paris, um ihr Leben vor den Nazis zu retten. In einem dunklen Keller tief im Quartier Latein macht ihr Philipp, ein Mann aus dem Widerstand, ein Angebot, das ihr Leben retten kann. Er ändert ihre Identität. Im Gegenzug muss sie Informationen über die Deutschen für ihn sammeln, indem sie tief in deren Kreise eintaucht. Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes gerät sie zwischen die Fronten.

The Age of Awakening tells India's economic story since the country gained independence. It unfolds a tale of titanic figures, colossal failures, triumphant breakthroughs, and great moral shortcomings. Weaving together vivid history and economic analysis, this book makes for a gripping narrative.

The rise of Narendra Modi is a watershed moment in Indian politics. In fact, such is the magnitude of his influence on the country that India’s governance paradigm and political history can be easily divided into two distinct eras—pre-Modi and post-Modi. In 2021, Modi completed 20 continuous years as the head of a government. This book, a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals and domain experts, attempts a definitive and expansive exploration into the fundamental transformation of Gujarat and India over the last 20 years due to Modi’s unique model of governance.

Welcome to "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Ultimate Guide," your comprehensive companion for navigating the latest installment of Rockstar Games' legendary franchise. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, this guide is designed to help you master every aspect of GTA VI, from the basics to advanced strategies.

Energy is nothing, talent is nothing and even luck is nothing. Putting in long hours is nothing. Without it, even a trivial task becomes a big mountain. FOCUS is a superpower and rare skill in the present chaotic and uncertain world, where minds cannot stay still for more than a few seconds. This small book is an effort to wrestle back some of our focus from the chaos of present times.

It is 1985. Twenty-two-year-old Ananda has been in London for two years, practicing at being a poet. He's homesick, thinks of himself as an outsider, and yet can't help feeling that there's something romantic, even poetic, in his isolation. His uncle, Radhesh, a magnificent failure who lives in genteel impoverishment and celibacy, has been in London for nearly three decades. Odysseus Abroad follows them on one of their weekly familiar forays about town.

Amit Lodha is a decorated IPS officer holding the rank of inspector general. But before he rose the ranks in the service, he was an IIT graduate who was struggling to find his true purpose. In this book, Lodha tells us how he turned his life around and studied for the UPSC exams. He also tells us how he trained to be an officer and had the most memorable beginning to his career, in Bihar.

John Larson, Gus Vollmer and Leonarde Keeler hoped the lie detector would make the justice system fairer—but the flawed device soon grew too powerful for them to control. It poisoned their lives, turned fast friends into bitter enemies and as it conquered America and the world, it transformed our relationship with the truth in ways that are still being felt.

Amit Chaudhuri, novelist, critic, and essayist, is also a musician, trained in the Indian classical vocal tradition but equally fluent as a guitarist and singer in the American folk music style, who has recorded his experimental compositions extensively and performed around the world. A turning point in his life took place when, as a lonely teenager living in a high-rise in Bombay, far from his family's native Calcutta, he began, contrary to all his prior inclinations, to study Indian classical music.

Kyiv, Ukraine, 2021. Anuchka, a young Ukrainian student, finds an old photo of a woman standing beside a motorcycle, but her grandmother refuses to tell her who that woman is.

Learn ECG in 7 days. ECG reading is an essential skill for medical officers. This book is a simple manual for medical officers (MBBS/ BAMS) who want to learn ECG or want to refresh their knowledge. A perfect gift for a medical graduate.

A weekly show hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah, in which the hosts bring frames from across disciplines to examine our world.

An Indian writer has come to Berlin as a visiting professor. This is his second sojourn in the city, which seems strange, and also strangely familiar, to him. Faqrul, a friendly Bangladeshi poet living in exile, takes him up—then disappears. The visiting writer is increasingly adrift in a city that not long ago was two cities, each cut off from the other, much as the new unified city is cut off from the divided one of the past.

Unscripted is the podcast where powerful stories shatter stereotypes. Hosted by Amit Ghose—multi-award-winning author, global speaker, and social impact creator—this show dives deep into identity, resilience, and what it really means to own your story. Born with neurofibromatosis and a lifelong champion for visible difference and inclusion, Amit has grown a global following and platform by doing one thing: telling the truth. Now, he brings that same raw honesty to Unscripted—a weekly series of bold, unfiltered conversations with guests who’ve defied expectations, rebuilt their ...