Category: Non-Fiction

#BookReview: How To Earn $10,000 While Learning To Code by Rob Percival

Posted September 25, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Non-Fiction / 0 Comments

Learning how to code is a common asset these days for the interested ones. As a full-time software engineer and a volunteer of a nonprofit organization such as freeCodeCamp where an individual can learn how to code and become a web developer by following a dedicated curriculum. I can say it is a great “asset” that you can add in your set of skills. However, there are many misconceptions about it such as it is not learn-and-earn. You have to be smart enough to do the hard work like you would do in any other field. Rob Percival is an acclaimed tutor who teaches web development through his famous course The Complete Web Development course 2.0. This book is sought […]

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#BookReview: Positive Eating by Radhika Toshniwal

Posted September 20, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Non-Fiction / 2 Comments

Sports nutritionist Radhika Toshniwal has launched her book that tries to put emphasis on eating healthy. The book is titled, Positive Eating, A Guide to Everyday Health and Nutrition with Easy-to-Cook Recipes. It does get clear from the title that book is full of recipes. The presentation of these recipes, however, is mind-blowing. I loved the artwork that comes along with every recipe turned into a dish. The content in the book presented is top notch, there is no doubt about that. I learned that some of the recipes are the result of unconventional combinations of ingredients which I found surprising. My favorite recipes were coffee related which are described at the end of the book. Even though it is […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Mastering Fear – A Navy SEAL’s Guide by Brandon Webb and John David Mann

Posted August 21, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Business, Non-Fiction, philosophy / 2 Comments

Best book I have read in 2018! When I saw the cover of the book I knew I had to get my hands on it. The cover is unique and simple. A yellow background with a man representing a warrior type of a person on a horse killing a lion with a spear. Might sound mythological to some or hypothetical to others. It has a significance to the context of the book. I urge you whatever thought comes into your mind after grasping the cover image from both of your eyes, either try to remember it or write it down somewhere. You will be astonished by its significance. Mastering Fear is a great title to start the book. It is […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Pennies to Power by Tom Graneau

Posted August 14, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Business, Non-Fiction / 1 Comment

Netgalley is a good platform to browse for upcoming books. If you get lucky, you will get the chance to read an ARC of a book you wish too. I also think it is one of the biggest platforms to search for indie authors. Recently, I got my hands on Tom Graneau’s new book, Pennies to Power: How to use your 20’s to Gain Financial Independence for Life. For those of you who do not know, Tom is an advocate for working independently. At least to generate an income for your own efforts instead of working for others and fulfilling their dreams. In this book, he tries to provide pragmatic patterns and suggestions. He intakes 7 cultural barriers that are […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Infin-Eight by Prajeet Budhale

Posted August 2, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Business, Non-Fiction / 3 Comments

In a particular field if you want to be successful you have to show the ability to be a professional. Whether you are an entrepreneur or digital nomad or like to work in a cubicle, there are certain key elements that drive your career forward. Prajeet Budhale’s Infin-Eight talks about eight “must-know” principles for infinite professional success. This book does not categorize as of who should read it, or who should not. The whole book is based on these eight principles: – I, as I am – Natural field of Excellence – Future Goal – Independent Ability – Not to knot Relationships – Interdependent Partnerships – Tracker for Progress – Emotional Equilibrium The above principles described in […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Such is Her Life by Reecha Agarwal Goyal

Posted June 23, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Non-Fiction / 0 Comments

Such is Her Life is the debut work of writer Reecha Goyal published earlier this year. It is a heartwarming collection of thoughts. These thoughts are based mostly on reality and presented to us as a reader in the form of musings. It is as clear and raw as if I, the reader is picking on her brain. Expressed over 184 pages long, the whole concept works well as it contains around 150 musings. The common theme of these musings is the role a woman plays in lives of everyone as a mother, daughter, sister, wife, daughter-in-law, but societal norms do not appreciate all the effort to the life giver herself. I know that the western world has accepted or […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Clarity is the Only Spirituality by Susunaga Weeraperuma

Posted May 12, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Non-Fiction / 0 Comments

How often to do you think a human brain, your mind, is at peace? Not the ultimate peace, but the one from all the daily chaos that makes it scattered and eventually affects our decisions. Susunaga Weeraperuma who devotes different forms of yoga, organic gardening, creative writing, reading, and meditation, thinks has the answer to the above question and has come out with a book with the same level of wisdom to enlight his readers. The book starts on a high note and directly with the first chapter. The author addresses the title of the book in the first chapter and goes on talking about ‘attention’ span of a human mind in the first chapter. The whole book is divided […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Before You Start Up by Pankaj Goyal

Posted April 20, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Non-Fiction / 1 Comment

The debut novel of Pankaj Goyal, Before You Start Up is about preparing for the life of an entrepreneur. This book offers insight on more than having an idea, evaluating it, the financial hurdle, and other pragmatic steps of launching your own product or a service company. It is a business book that I recommend especially to someone who might have doubts in their mind about the journey. Doubts are not at all like holes in the brain cells. They are an essential part of a critical thinking process. But they often lead to low creativity levels. I urge not to dwell in them much. Instead, read this book. The first 50 pages of this book are highly critical. The […]

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BOOK REVIEW: She Walks, She Leads by Gunjan Jain

Posted April 14, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Non-Fiction / 3 Comments

She Walks, She Leads is the latest work of Gunjan Jain, an effort that closely and in-depth explores individual lives of twenty-six Indian Women, and their journey to success. The book covers these real-life personages of various fields such as business, art, entertainment etc. Notable modern day icons such as Nita Ambani, Sania Mirza, Parmeshwar Godrej, Indra Nooyi, etc. Each chapter in that covers the biography of every individual will leave an impression on the reader. Each chapter explores how these icons started their journey and continue to rise. By the end of every chapter, there is questionnaire round. The author interviews a close family member, friend or spouse to get more insight out of their lives. These real-life tales […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Treasure Trove of Zodiacs by Tanuj Lalchandani

Posted March 24, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Non-Fiction / 0 Comments

I am among those who are unable to find any consistent logic behind astrology. Yet, an individual who has mastered the art of it can build correct predictions about someone’s characteristic traits on the basis of their zodiac signs. Treasure Trove of Zodiacs is the debut work of Tanuj Lalchandani. Written in-depth about each zodiac sign this book does an excellent job of explaining things to a novice. The book talks about the personality traits of a person, their behavior, a little light on what kind of careers, in general, she or he might like, suggestions on relationships and how to overcome negative vibes such that one can make peace with himself. The artwork used as illustrations is amazing. I […]