Mr Gupta's Hardware Store


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The hardware store is at the centre of the lives of four Indian immigrants: Vasuman ‘Mr’ Gupta, his beautiful wife, Meera, his employee, Chandu Kumar, and Chandu’s tiny wife, Babita. Set in 1970’s suburban London, the store is the apple of Mr Gupta’s eye, and he craves Englishness as much as Meera opposes it.




The House of Rani Kapur


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Delhi, India, 1947. During the havoc of partition, orphaned fifteen-year-old, Rani Kapur, is attacked and raped before being left for dead in a ditch. Rescued by wealthy Anglo-Indian, Harish Hope, she is taken to his ‘house,’ a brothel like no other.




Harish Hope and the Earls of Wishanger Hall


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The third book in the 'world fiction' series after Mr Gupta's Hardware Store and The House of Rani Kapur.




The Man from Carcassonne


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Set in the cities of Carcassonne, Toulouse and Paris, the story follows the life of fractured child, Hugo, as he becomes a man; his psyche twisted by events over which he has little control.




The Interloper


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A hilltop village in Southwest France. The view is idyllic, and to an outsider, the lives lived there are too.




Soft Skills 3rd Edition


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Essential guide to set your path to great success KEY FEATURES The book is like a GPS for the reader, where they are able to visualize the quickest ways to reach their desired goals. ● Experts Quotes ● Learning Milestones ● Learning Mastery: The Essentials of the topic ● Case In Point: Real World examples for application of the concepts ● Illustrations and Graphics ● Knowledge Check ● Case Studies ● Applied Knowledge based on the Case Studies ● Business Jargon and startup terminologies ● English Vocabulary Building DESCRIPTION ● Is it Possible to get High-Impact Online or Physical Communication skills and Soft Skills in a very short period? ● Is there a way to build executive presence to get promotion, sales and visibility for your efforts from your leaders, recruiters and clients? ● Can you develop mental strength, motivation & confidence to approach your lives with a positive mental attitude? ● Can you increase your sales or income in a very short time by adopting easy and basic changes in your life? ●Do you want to learn from a corporate expert's 20+ years experience, so that you can avoid costly and time consuming mistakes and make the right decisions? Yes, through this book you can do all the above and more! Welcome to the ultimate guide to unleashing your potential. This book aims to impart high-impact soft skills like executive presence, time management, public speaking, first impression, professionalism, etiquette, negotiation, job interview, group discussion, leadership, teamwork, communication, creativity, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and much more. In a post Covid world, building a strong Online Presence has become a necessity. Whereas online meetings used to be optional, it is the norm now. A new chapter on Online Presence has been added to give the reader a competitive advantage in this new Virtual online space. A Good professional needs to have strong Language skills. Recognizing this need, the book has a section in every chapter that highlights important words and Business phrases used in the corporate industry along with their meanings. Hacks used for speed learning: Experts quotes | learning milestones | learning mastery: the essentials of the topic | case in point: real world examples for application of the concepts | illustrations and graphics | knowledge check | case studies | applied knowledge based on the case studies | business jargon and Start-up terminologies | English vocabulary building Here are a few questions our readers have asked the author. 1. I am very strong technically. Why must I learn soft skills? There is a popular saying: The first Impression is the last Impression. A good first impression that creates lifelong relationships is created through effective habits and an ability to say the right thing at the right time to the right person. To manage teams, to have good relationships with your bosses and leaders, to get the job and promotion of your dreams, it is important that we learn how to get soft skills. Formal education and technical certifications are not enough. Our technical experience is insufficient. That's where soft skills are important. Technical skills get you through the door, but soft skills help you progress upwards from floor to floor till you reach the corner office! 2. There are so many soft skills books already. What makes this one different? There are 3 main reasons why you should read this book: a. I have almost 20 years of Corporate, Business and Training experience. Starting my career as an Assistant manager with the Taj Hotels, I have experience as a founder of 3 start ups and over 15 years as a Life, Business and Executive Coach. The format of this book is entirely based on case studies experienced by me by interacting with thousands of clients and training sessions. b. Neuroscience is a very hot field right now with lots of applications in business. For the first time, I have shared new experiences and ideas on 'How to Promote Yourself' by using applied Neuroscience. I have shared how Neuromarketing helps you to handle difficult people, establish rapport and relationships and become expert people managers. c. This book highlights frequently committed mistakes by others, and suggests ways to avoid these. Life changing frameworks are showcased through case studies and examples. These help you to apply these easy methods immediately in your lives and most importantly become part of your basic nature. 3. What can I expect after reading this book? The book is like a GPS for the readers, who want to explore the quickest ways to reach their desired goals. There is no boring theory, no wasted time! It provides professionals who don’t have a background on sales to effectively `sell’ their skills. The reader learns how to `package 'their verbal and non-verbal communication to influence others. Short bite-sized business storytelling has been used to keep the reader interested and energized and motivated to apply these skills in their own life. Building a strong Online Presence can make the crucial difference between cracking that interview, influencing unsure clients positively and making the best impression on key stakeholders. This book imparts easy hacks to becoming an online champion. 3. Any other tips for getting the maximum benefit from this book? I will encourage the reader to read a few pages at a time, then try to apply the solutions and come back and fine-tune their approach by reading a few more pages. Read this book over the course of 6-8 weeks for optimal results. To develop these skills, the reader should read about a chapter and guidelines on how to exhibit new behaviour without feeling shy or conscious. Once the reader begins to exhibit appropriate behaviour in all situations: personal and professional then sustained behavior becomes a habit. This then becomes part of the reader’s basic nature. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The book aims to provide the reader with a practical understanding of corporate and business life. It has been written by an experienced coach and industry professional with a real-world corporate perspective. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book imparts proven coaching techniques and takes the reader on a journey towards exceptional leadership and management. Book helps the reader to apply it immediately in their lives and keep for life. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Soft Skills: An Overview 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Self-Image Management 4. Team Building and Cooperation Teamwork, Conflict Management, Negotiation Skills 5. Time Management and Goal Setting 6. Communication Skills 7. Verbal Communication- Part 1 8. Verbal Communication - Part 2 9. Non-Verbal Communication 10. Building Online Presence 11. Level 2: Career 12. Level 3: Courtesy & Habits Guide To Correct Etiquette, Grooming & Hygiene 13. Resume Writing & Job Applications 14. Group Discussions 15. Personal Interview and Interactions 16. The Art of Promoting Yourself




Assured Cloud Computing


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Explores key challenges and solutions to assured cloud computing today and provides a provocative look at the face of cloud computing tomorrow This book offers readers a comprehensive suite of solutions for resolving many of the key challenges to achieving high levels of assurance in cloud computing. The distillation of critical research findings generated by the Assured Cloud Computing Center of Excellence (ACC-UCoE) of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, it provides unique insights into the current and future shape of robust, dependable, and secure cloud-based computing and data cyberinfrastructures. A survivable and distributed cloud-computing-based infrastructure can enable the configuration of any dynamic systems-of-systems that contain both trusted and partially trusted resources and services sourced from multiple organizations. To assure mission-critical computations and workflows that rely on such systems-of-systems it is necessary to ensure that a given configuration does not violate any security or reliability requirements. Furthermore, it is necessary to model the trustworthiness of a workflow or computation fulfillment to a high level of assurance. In presenting the substance of the work done by the ACC-UCoE, this book provides a vision for assured cloud computing illustrating how individual research contributions relate to each other and to the big picture of assured cloud computing. In addition, the book: Explores dominant themes in cloud-based systems, including design correctness, support for big data and analytics, monitoring and detection, network considerations, and performance Synthesizes heavily cited earlier work on topics such as DARE, trust mechanisms, and elastic graphs, as well as newer research findings on topics, including R-Storm, and RAMP transactions Addresses assured cloud computing concerns such as game theory, stream processing, storage, algorithms, workflow, scheduling, access control, formal analysis of safety, and streaming Bringing together the freshest thinking and applications in one of today’s most important topics, Assured Cloud Computing is a must-read for researchers and professionals in the fields of computer science and engineering, especially those working within industrial, military, and governmental contexts. It is also a valuable reference for advanced students of computer science.




The Cowboy SEAL's Challenge


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Would you do the right thing… If it meant risking your heart? The Soaring Hawk Ranch holds few good memories for former Navy SEAL Jordan Maxwell, but when his estranged grandfather offers him a chance to claim a part of it, Jordan takes it. Jordan’s homecoming is supposed to focus on restoring the ranch and adjusting to life out of the military. Yet finding sweet Paige Bannerman and her little girl next door is a distraction he can't and doesn’t want to avoid. From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Big Sky Navy Heroes Book 1: The Cowboy SEAL's Challenge Book 2: The SEAL's Christmas Dilemma




Harlequin Heartwarming June 2022 Box Set


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Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THE COWBOY SEAL’S CHALLENGE Big Sky Navy Heroes by Julianna Morris Navy SEAL Jordan Maxwell returns to Montana ready to take over the family ranch. Proving himself to his grandfather is one thing—proving himself to single mom and ranch manager Paige Bannerman is another story. HEALING THE RANCHER The Mountain Monroes by USA TODAY bestselling author Melinda Curtis City girl Kendall Monroe needs to cowboy it up to win a much-needed work contract. Rancher and single dad Finn McAfee is willing to teach her lessons of the land. But will lessons of the heart prevail? A FAMILY FOR KEEPS by Janice Sims Sebastian Contreras and Marley Syminette were inseparable growing up in their small fishing town. The tides of friendship changed to love, but neither could admit their true feelings—until a surprising offer changes everything… HIS HOMETOWN REDEMPTION by LeAnne Bristow Caden Murphy can’t start over without making amends for the biggest mistake of his life. But Stacy Tedford doesn’t need an apology—she needs help at her family’s cabin rentals! Can this temporary handyman find a permanent home? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!