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The subtle art of not giving a f*ck - Mark Manson

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  I f you are thinking this is an inspirational book, you are wrong. This is a book that will tell you the wrong things you have been doing in your life and assures you that it's okay and normal, all you have to do is own it and move forward by changing your values. Contents in this book are worth reading, and the systematic presentation of the same must be applauded.   To write about extensive failures you need to have experienced some in your life and this is evident throughout the book but the way Mark Manson transcended those must be appreciated. The book was a sudden hit and the major reason for its success could be attibuted to his writing style as well the title of the book.   If you have thought of reading this book, there is a great possibility that you are in a difficult period of your life. This is exactly what Mark Manson is describing in his book. His methods are known to everyone, but no one has the guts to acknowledge it. So he has put those thing...

INDIA'S ANCIENT PAST - R S SHARMA

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  A n excellent chronology of India’s ancient past. It begins with the first migration of human race from the continent of Africa and the evolution of civilization in the Indian subcontinent. Originally published in 2004, it is authored by Ram Sharan Sharma who was a historian from India. He was a faculty of many University around the world like Pune University, Toronto University etc. He passed away in 2011, however his works are still discussed for its controversial approach to the Indian Mythology. In this book he explains why the present Indian society is biased on various fields of life. The facts are backed by so many archaeological evidences which leave no stones unturned. It also gives us the root of India’s rich culture, art, ayurveda, and scientific contribution. This book is a very good guide of India’s shift in culture which was Dravidian during the first civilization in the Indus Valley. It later was run over by the Aryan culture whose origin is still debated all...