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BOOK REVIEW: Infin-Eight by Prajeet Budhale

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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Mini Book Haul Wednesday

Mini Book Haul Wednesday

Posted August 1, 2018 by @amanhimself in blog, Books / 0 Comments

It is only the start of the month and I received a gift from Bloomsbury India. So excited to read this and review it. Blurb Pyjama Profit is a guide for millennials to get started with a self-sustained online freelance practice, while developing their skills needed to succeed. The book talks about in-demand online skills and the different paths one can take to become an expert in these fields. A stable income from freelancing in college was the bedrock that had allowed the authors to explore their ambitions further and get to where they are today. In the process, they’ve worked with many of their own batch mates, colleagues and friends to help them set up highly successful freelance careers. […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Keeping Up with Kaneda by Gaurav Kumar

BOOK REVIEW: Keeping Up with Kaneda by Gaurav Kumar

Posted July 26, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Fiction / 0 Comments

Keeping up with Kaneda is Gaurav Sharma’s debut in the world of fiction. It is a short novella, the published work being only 130 pages long. The plot is about the author’s experience in Canada where he went as a student. Living in a different country that is not your native land can be an amazing experience but it does come with some hardships. These hardships are not speaking the native language, finding work, expenses and money, food, etc. To overcome these hardships, the narrator of the story picks on a few  part-time jobs in the process of residing there. Thus, the story tries to explore a deeper meaning in all these, a theme that few writers try to do […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Flaming Forties by Giri Sharma

BOOK REVIEW: Flaming Forties by Giri Sharma

Posted July 24, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Fiction / 4 Comments

Giri Sharma’s latest novella Flaming Forties: A Journey Which Changed Their Lives has a lively theme with all the modern elements one can think of. The book is based in Mumbai, India, where four childhood friends dwell together on a journey. The story of these four friends is an interesting reflection of life. The plot starts with the journey to Manali and Shimla from Mumbai. All of the friends are in their forties and happily married or recently widowed. They are meeting after a long time and haven’t been in contact for 28 years. The plot covers two themes simultaneously and succeeds in doing so. These two themes, friendship, and marriage are rarely seen together in one book. The storyline […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

BOOK REVIEW: Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

Posted July 21, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books / 5 Comments

  Pages: 320, Kindle Edition Published: 2011 Cover Rating: 2/5 Do you often wonder about how you can improve your memory even after staging and settling into the adulthood? When was the last time you tried to memorise a phone number? Do you still remember it? If not, Johsua Foer’s Moonwalking with Einstein can be a great start to explore a real life experience of someone working on and improving his own memory to become a “mental athlete” and describing baby steps to build what is commonly known as a “memory palace”.

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Announcement: Book and Ebook Giveaway

Announcement: Book and Ebook Giveaway

Posted July 20, 2018 by @amanhimself in Announcement / 4 Comments

Hi Readers 👋! I am currently looking for book lovers who are eager to grab to-be bestsellers or debut work of authors across the globe. To declutter any confusion, I have created two lists for you to join. First is Book Giveaway, for Indian residents only. The second is Ebook Giveaway, that anyone across the globe can join.

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BOOK REVIEW: Personal Stereo by Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

BOOK REVIEW: Personal Stereo by Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

Posted July 19, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books / 3 Comments

Pages: 160 Pages, Kindle Edition Published: September 7th 2017 by Bloomsbury Academic Cover Rating: 5/5 Goodreads Bloomsbury Academic Press has released a series of “Object Lessons” over the last few years that are books on items that have less significance these days or have lost their charm in time but some of us might experience the same amount of nostalgia about many of these “objects” whenever we see one of them.

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BOOK REVIEW: Pep Guardiola – The Evolution by Martí Perarnau

BOOK REVIEW: Pep Guardiola – The Evolution by Martí Perarnau

Posted July 14, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Reviews / 0 Comments

Pages: 384, Kindle Edition Published: November 2016 Cover Raring: 5/5 When Pep Guardiola left Barceolna in 2012 there was one huge question hanging on him. He had grown up in Barcelona, came through the youth system to break through in their first team. His managerial career started with Barcelona B team. Hew knew Barcelona and its culture better than anybody else. How could he thrive elsewhere?

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BOOK REVIEW: Sitanshu by Anita Shirodkar

BOOK REVIEW: Sitanshu by Anita Shirodkar

Posted July 10, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books / 8 Comments

Sitanshu is the second book in the series of Guardians of Blue Lotus in continuation to the first book Aryavir. Set in ancient India, it tries to provide a perfect blend of Indian mythology and fantasy fiction. Does it succeed in that? To find the answer to the question, please continue to read the review. The plot revolves around Sitanshu, an Ashtradhari and a friend to the protagonist of the first book, Aryavir. In their kingdom, it is considered an omen, a sign of danger when a Blue Lotus Indivara springs. Sitanshu and his friends are harbored on the border of Kalipura for a war against Chandraketu King Divyendu. With hidden secrets of its own, the Old World is in […]

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BOOK REVIEW: The Inheritants Saga by Kristy Mackmurdie

BOOK REVIEW: The Inheritants Saga by Kristy Mackmurdie

Posted June 30, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Fiction / 0 Comments

Kristy Mackmurdie’s latest trilogy, The Inheritants, an urban fantasy, is her debut work. The book is divided into three parts namely: The Funeral March, Invisible Man and The Offering. I recently got the chance to read all three parts. My experience as a reader with urban fantasy is limited and I am glad I could get my hands on The Inheritants Trilogy. The plot revolves around Meredith Earl who is an Inheritant orphan. Her lover is recently found dead and now his corpse is missing. Meredith is recently feeling lonely after his death and gets obsessed to find the dead body. She embarks in the journey of cruelty, backstabbing, loss and a struggle that needs constant sacrifices from herself. Moreover, […]

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