WHEN MY PUBLISHER TOLD ME TO WRITE ABOUT ME, I WAS PETRIFIED, HONESTLY. THERE WAS NOTHING TO WRITE ON EXCEPT BEING A LONESOME VERNACULAR WRITER OF AWESOME INSIGNIFICANCE. HEY, I AM JOY LUCKOSE, BORN IN KERALA, BROUGHT UP IN DELHI. SINCE MY CHILDHOOD I HAD A PASSION FOR WRITING, RATHER DOODLE MIGHT BE THE RIGHT TERM. SO MUCH SO, THAT SOME OF MY FRIENDS EVEN CALLED ME 'MENTAL'. HOWEVER, I CARRIED ON MY PASSION FOR WRITING, READING, AND LISTENING MUSIC. NOW, ABOUT TWO HUNDRED POCKET DIARIES ARE LANGUISHING IN MY ALMIRAH, UNOPENED. COMING TO WRITING, I FIND A KIND OF PLEASURE AND SOLACE WITHIN. TALKING OF MUSIC EVERY MINUTE SOME MUSIC IS RUNNING WITHIN. I CALL MY MIND 'A HOME OF JOY'. INFACT, I STARTED THIS BOOK INTENT TO WRITE IT IN MY MOTHER TONGUE, MALAYALAM. BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A CUMBERSOME & TIME CONSUMING PRACTICE. SPONTANEOUSLY, AN IDEA STRUCK ME WITH. WHY NOT TRY TO WRITE IT ON IN ENGLISH? TO START WITH, YOU COULD RELATE TO MANY OF MY STORIES, LITERALLY, AS YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES. TRY ME ONCE! SEE YOU!

The Farmer’s protest witnessed in the Indian subcontinent shook the foundations of a tyrannical regime reminiscent of ruthless Rulers of yore, possessing searing qualities, spreading violence,attempting to instil dread in every soul, thereby rendering the victims numb with fear and an inability to retort in any manner. Unfettered by the autocratic approach, the grit, determination and unity amongst the righteous farmers threw back the shackles of injustice, brazenly brushed off any fear and reinstated their fight for their Rights. The only difference visible is that Knowledge of law and self-respect have replaced arms and weaponry in this battle, although it was not entirely discarded. The undaunted display of strength and unity by farmers, whose existence was earlier marked by docility, rekindled the Revolutionist within us. A typical day in India is marked by protests and dharnas with social activists voicing their rights, which gradually drowns in the cacophony of political debates, slogans and cannon attacks by the police, who have reduced themselves from being the ‘protectors’ of law to being the ‘puppets’ of the reigning Government. The Farmers protest of 2020 transformed this usual perception, grabbed the attention of every citizen who wilfully would shrug off any controversies by keeping a safe distance from protestors and garnered global attention from celebrities & social activists about the atrocities meted out to them. Every attempt was made to curb the movement including blatant violation of democratic and constitutional rights, betrayal of trusts, unwarranted arrests, which remains unreported till date. This book traces firsthand information of my experiences living with the farmers & their families in the protest camps at the city borders, birth of a conscious citizen, an Observer, a Transformist within me and the tryst with destiny to venture out of the ‘comfort’ zone and enter the ‘courage’ zone to be a part of a historical moment in India and foster the feeling of brotherhood amongst the farmers.

This book is a collection of chapters reflecting the experiences and achievements of some of the Fellows of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). The book comprises essays that look at reminiscences, eureka moments, inspirations, challenges and opportunities in the journey of an engineering professional. The chapters look at the paths successful engineering professionals take towards self-realisation, the milestones they crossed, and the goals they reached. The book contains 38 chapters on diverse topics that truly reflect the way the meaningful mind of an engineer works.

About the Author Prof. Koneru Ramakrishna Rao, PhD, DLitt, is currently Chancellor of GITAM (deemed to be) University. He has the rare distinction of being National Fellow of the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research and the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, and Distinguished Honorary Professor at Andhra University. His earlier academic appointments include Professor of Psychology and Vice-Chancellor at Andhra University; Executive Director, Foundation for Research on the Nature of Man, USA; Chairman, A.P. State Council of Higher Education, and Advisor on Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. He published 26 plus books and nearly 300 research papers. Prof. Rao received numerous honours that include the national award Padma Shri from the President of India and Honorary Doctoral degrees from Andhra, Acharya Nagarjuna and Kakatiya universities. He was elected as the President of the US-based Parapsychological Association, an international association of scientists involved in psi research, three times, the only Asian to be so honoured. About the Book This book is an autobiographical essay of a man who rose from a humble beginning in a remote village with one room elementary school to attend the University of Chicago, with its impressive Gothic structures ranked among the best in the world; and to become the Chancellor of a prestigious university in the country. Dr Rao attributes all this to destiny. Destiny in this view constitutes the circumstances in which one is situated; but it is the deftness with which one manoeuvres himself through the maze of circumstances that really matters in the final analysis. The book is offered as a possible source to inspire the aspiring individual not only to set noble goals but also find possible ways of reaching them. Blessed is the one who moves his way upward without hurting himself or others in the process. This has been the guiding principle of Dr Rao.

Fiasco, Bravo International World Record Holder book is a collection of quotes, poetries and short stories and all the co-authors from all over India framed their write-ups within 100 words about failure. Each writer have penned down their views in such a way that you'll feel empowered, happy and also experience the impact of words. Fiasco teaches a lesson to each and everyone about not letting oneself fade or vanished when continue failure chases you, you can change direction of sail to float flawlessly and to debug yourself from the ultimate failure.

A collection of anecdotes from Major General Rajpal Punia's close to four decades in the Indian army, Rejoice in Adversity, Triumph in War is a rare, electrifying memoir. It is a testament to how the army is not a livelihood but a way of life, one that can transport you from a social soiree to a dangerous jungle in the space of a night, and where postings are often to places that the GPS cannot navigate to. Punia's dream of a career in the army began when he was ten years old and donned a Sainik School uniform for the first time. His career has taken him from patrolling the hotly contested Line of Actual Control to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in warzones across the world. Among his many achievements was the peaceful evacuation of the Dera Sacha Sauda complex at Sirsa, now considered a textbook case for deploying armed forces in disturbed civilian areas. This is an exciting, first-hand account of one of the most thrilling jobs in the world, and a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about the men and women who serve in India's armed forces.

Like never before, author Shayla Brantley, captivates her life experiences into her love for writing. Through her poetry she explores and reveals the struggles of day to day life. From the trials of being a wife, mother, and daughter, to her struggles to overcome rape, suicide, poverty, homelessness and the infidelities of her marriage; she bares it all. Through her poems, readers will find inspirational strength, hope, love and romance, as well as an emotional bond with the writer. Shayla consolidates all her life experiences, the bad and good, as the building blocks, which has provoked her to write this intricate piece of art. She inspires everyone to not only dream, but to take, step by step actions to make their dreams become reality.

For people who were poor, black, and from the working-class, growing up in a British Caribbean colony during the 1900s, was a very difficult experience. However, from about the 1930s, enlightenment, ideological challenges, and change were finding sound footing in the area, more than ever before. During that time, British control and exploitation of the islands were being disrupted and challenged aggressively, by labor unionists, and Pan Africanists. Further, by the mid-1900s, the British interest in, and their ability to manage the islands successfully, were failing. At that time, there was the disruptive political thrust from local labor unionists for changes in the islands' story. That emerging new leadership saw and promoted education as a necessary path to the future, for working-class people in the islands. After the author learned to read, having been encouraged by an older sister, he read widely from the books available, and his life began to experience transformation. The author noted that his love for reading, plus a growing exposure to education, initiated the change and inspiration beyond the limiting society and thinking, into which he was born. In time, Whitman's academic push helped him to become an educator, mountain climber, long distance swimmer, photographer, and more. In all the changes which have come to the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, he sees the local leaders' push against the evils of British colonialism. In time, there was enlightenment and growth from education, also through the love and inspiration of God. Those were major forces which contributed to the reformation now seen in lives, and around the islands. In this book, My Birth Was Not Destiny, the author looks back at his life in Nevis, and beyond. He attributes his successes to focused struggles, the illuminating power of education, and God's continuing intent to intervene in human lives, always for good. Dr. Browne also expresses a truth that his children, students, the community, and the wider world, as a result of education and careful academic concentration, can in time, learn, grow, have their own sense of a transformative experience, as their lives become inspired and refashioned. Over time, they too will reach toward the future, intending to leave special markings on the sands of their time.

The story is about how the author overcame the challenges in his life. Since he was a child he has already seen the cruelty and injustices of man. He has lived in poverty in the third world (Philippines) and he knows how it looks like to live under privileged and being suppressed. Many people who went through the hardship he experienced have just given up and made no attempt to improve their situation. He did not loss hope. Instead he strived to overcome all those challenges. He acquired his education on his own to improve his livelihood. And he overcame suppression by his own method. When he was young he would usually react violent each time someone shows disrespect of his rights or his friend’s or fellow-men’s rights. But he has developed a more constructive and effective way of correcting or improving the situation. He learned to communicate his likes and dislikes and he and many others have benefited from it.