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  December in Dacca - The Indian...

  KS Nair, P. Mathai Abraham

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  The 1971 war between India and Pakistan, to help liberate the beleaguered people of Bangladesh, is considered one of the last 'just wars' of the twentieth century. Good triumphed decisively, unequivocally and indisputably. Yet, given the scale of atrocity that was halted in its tracks, it is shocking that the compelling circumstances as well as numerous poignant and heart-warming stories of the war have failed to become iconic representations of military intervention and success in the folklore and popular culture of India, Bangladesh and beyond. 
  December in Dacca seeks to right this wrong. From the dramatic dogfight over Boyra to the cornering of Pakistani naval vessels at Karachi to the Indian helicopter-riding infantry and paratroopers forcing the enemy to retreat, the book retells the many thrilling anecdotes, setting them within their diplomatic, strategic and tactical contexts. 
  It also provides a glimpse into the lives of some of these heroes once the dust had settled. Most importantly, it offers thoughts on why the events of 1971 are not better known, and how a better understanding of those could help India reaffirm her sense of self.

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  On Leisure - Retire The Stoic...

  Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Aubrey...

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  When and why are you justified in withdrawing from public life? In the brief but remarkably rich essay On Leisure (De Otio), the Stoic philosopher Seneca explains his choice to withdraw from public life into contemplative retirement.  
  Born to a wealthy and literary family, Seneca was brought to Rome as an infant and educated in rhetoric and philosophy, he pursued a senatorial career, survived exile on a charge of adultery, and was recalled to Rome to be tutor and chief advisor to the young Nero. For nearly a decade he was a co-ruler of the empire, accumulating extraordinary wealth and influence while navigating the lethal politics of the imperial court.  
  By the time he wrote De Otio, he was in his mid-sixties, increasingly marginalised as Nero's reign darkened, his retirement was both a philosophical ideal and a matter of survival. Three years later, Nero ordered him take his own life. He did so with the composure his philosophy demanded. 
  De Otio is Seneca's philosophical case for his own retirement. For Seneca, leisure is the active, joyful work of studying nature, nurturing the mind, and serving humanity from a place of quiet reflection. The true community served is not our city or nation, but the great commonwealth of all humans across all time. We serve that community through thought, writing, and the examined life. 
  Although stoicism requires participation in the world, Seneca argues that withdrawal into contemplative leisure is itself be a form of service, not an abandonment of Stoic duty but a fulfilment of it at a higher level. When the political world is too corrupt or too dangerous for honest engagement, wisdom and virtue command a retreat to philosophy, study, and self-cultivation.  
  A searching, beautifully argued meditation on where a life's real work lies, and on the courage it can take to claim the space to pursue it, this is Seneca's timeless handbook for a meaningful retirement, reminding us that a life well-spent on wisdom is no waste at all.

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  1890 Queen’s Speech

  Queen Victoria

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  Queen Victoria’s 1890 throne speech reads like a state of the union address. In it, she discusses the foreign affairs with Portugal, the United States, and Australia, and introduces her proposal for improving relations with Ireland by helping them establish a form of self-government. Progress is being made in abolishing the slave-trade worldwide, she says, and the Crown has a plan for lowering government spending. This speech provides a fascinating look into British politics in the Victorian Era.  

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  Flipping Patriarchy - Imagining...

  Man Who Has It All

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  'I love this book' Fern Britton
  'Laugh out loud funny' Kate Bottley
  An explosive satire of gender stereotypes that flips patriarchy on its head to highlight sexist double standards.
  Exploring subjects like work and comedy, history and sport, the beauty industry and domesticity, anonymous author Man Who Has It All imagines a world in which men are bombarded with the same stereotypical bullshit as women. What if men's T-shirts were emblazoned with slogans encouraging them to be smiley, positive and kind? What if we laughed at jokes about fathers-in-law, male drivers and middle-class men of a certain age? What if men's history was a niche topic? Behind the jokes about crazy cat gentlemen, testerical men and the twenty-four-hour moustache, lies a deeper, darker message about language, power and control.
  Smart and provocative, Man Who Has It All shines a powerful light on the prejudice ingrained in our society. Told through fictionalised scenarios and wider cultural analysis, this is a feminist handbook that will arm you against the patriarchy.
  'Funny and insightful, but also fiercely radical' Victoria Smith
  'Takes on patriarchy with wit, verve and a mighty dose of good old British sarcasm' Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room
  'We need to hide copies in every locker room, Wetherspoons and B&Q' Eleanor Morton, comedian and actor
  'Man Who Has It All does a remarkable job of channelling anger into humour . . . a galvanising read' Rachel Hewitt, author of In Her Nature

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  How to Write Non-Fiction: 7 Easy...

  Jaiden Pemton

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  Have you ever thought about writing non-fiction but have no idea where to get started with your idea? 
  Have you ever thought about becoming a content writer but needs some helpful pointers? 
  Have you ever tried to write a book, manual, or screenplay but got stuck before you could finish? 
    
  How to Write Non-Fiction is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write creative non-fiction in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful non-fiction writing. 
    
  In order to have success in the creative non-fiction world, you must understand the message you want to convey, and then, you must find the right way to get that message across. 
    
  YOU’LL LEARN:How to define your genre by understanding the scope of your contentHow to understand the subgenre in your content and how to reflect that in your titleHow to write effective books by using seven simple, but powerful secretsHow to ensure that you captivate your audiences through compelling writingHow to use sources effectively when producing non-fiction contentHow to avoid needless criticism by using effective and credible sourcesHow to ensure that your content is consistent with the narrative you want to portrayHow to produce high-quality content on a consistent basis while keeping things freshAnd so much more!  
    
  Whether you're just starting out on the journey of creative non-fiction writing and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop your style, this guide is the companion you need. Let’s get started! 
   

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  Memes For Mummyji - Making Sense...

  Santosh Desai

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  A portrait of India in mid-sentence - caught between tradition and transformation, noise and nuance. 
   
  From selfies and what they mean to the travails of modern love and the new vocabulary of politics, Santosh Desai returns to chronicle the invisible revolutions of Indian life with his signature wit and insight. In Memes for Mummyji, he explores how the mobile phone - now as common as the pressure cooker - has quietly reshaped everything: how we shop, flirt, pray, protest, and parent.  
  This is not a book about technology. It's about us. Our habits, our contradictions, our new-found freedoms - and the deep cultural software that still runs underneath. Warm, keenly perceptive and deeply human, this book, with essays drawn from over a decade of observation, is a love letter to the everyday theatre of Indian life in the digital age.

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