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Reviews. Dance with Chance-Spyros Makridakis, Robin Hogarth, Anil Gaba;Positive Linking-Paul Ormerod;Resilience-Andrew Zolli, Ann Marie Healy;Buddha & Love-Lama Ole Nydahl;Understanding International Business-Ajeet N. Mathur;Owning Our Future-Marjorie Kelly. Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck-Anthony K. Tjan, Richard J. Harrington, Tsun-Yan Hsieh;Making a Will Made Easy-V. K. Verma;99 to 1-Chuck Collins;Questions of Identity in Assam-Nandana Dutta;Whose Sustainability Counts-Malcolm Harper, Lalitha Iyer, Jane Rosser;Creative Evolution-Amit Goswami.
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January 31, 2013 2 Book Peek
Contents of Book Peek dated January 31, 2013
Reviews
‘Dance with Chance: Making luck work for you’ by Spyros Makridakis,
Robin Hogarth, Anil Gaba - Landmark
‘Positive Linking: How networks can revolutionise the world’ by Paul
Ormerod
‘Resilience: Why things bounce back’ by Andrew Zolli, Ann Marie
Healy
‘Buddha & Love: Timeless wisdom for modern relationships’ by Lama
Ole Nydahl
‘IIM Ahmedabad Business Books: Strategies for the Future –
Understanding International Business’ by Ajeet N. Mathur
‘Owning Our Future: The emerging ownership revolution’ by Marjorie
Kelly
New arrivals - From Harper, BIA, Trust Research Advisory
Short snatches
‘Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck’ by Anthony K. Tjan, Richard J.
Harrington, and Tsun-Yan Hsieh – Harvard
‘Making a Will Made Easy’ by V. K. Verma – Macmillan
‘99 to 1’ by Chuck Collins - Harper
‘Questions of Identity in Assam’ by Nandana Dutta – Sage
‘Whose Sustainability Counts?’ by Malcolm Harper, Lalitha Iyer, and
Jane Rosser – Sage, Vistaar
‘Creative Evolution’ by Amit Goswami - Wisdom Tree
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Give space
‘Om mani peme hung.’ The literal translation of this
mantra, as presented in ‘Buddha & Love: Timeless wisdom
for modern relationships’ by Lama Ole Nydahl, is: “Space
awaken! Diamond in the Lotus Flower (which is the name
of Buddha and invokes his power) Be Strong!” Through
one’s focus on Loving Eyes, whether a clear image is
perceived or not, and the repetition of the six syllables of
his mantra, mind’s compassionate qualities are awakened
both in space and in one’s self, the author assures. “The
repetition of the syllables also diminishes the concept of a separate ‘I’ and
creates more space for compassion to unfold. After the meditation, one can
try to hold this state as long as possible in order to develop more and more
compassion for all beings.”
A section titled ‘Happiness is a question of one’s attitude’ opens by stating
that a couple’s inner attitude lays the foundation for every relationship.
Whether the alliance will ultimately succeed or fail largely depends on to
what degree one considers their partner’s happiness more important than
one’s own, the author explains. He notes that sooner or later, being
continuously self-centred and tight will strangle every kind of happiness.
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“But if one manages to put the well-being and development of the partner
before their own, then everyone wins. Even better, a couple can mutually
grow by doing meaningful activities together.”
Importantly, the art of love lies in the ability to give one’s partner space, the
book reminds. “True love, without sticky attachment, always has the taste of
freedom… Love succeeds when one isn’t interested in controlling or limiting
one’s partner, but rather proudly enjoys the development of the couple’s
inherent qualities: the power, beauty, and capabilities that both can joyfully
radiate into the world.” Underlining that a relationship should offer the
possibility for self-chosen development, the author observes that if a couple
stays together while doing so, then the connection is mature, and if they
break up, but with understanding, they will be good friends again in future
lives. He urges one to continuously check if one thinks more of the other
person or more of one’s own wishes.
A big danger for new, deep relationships is when couples isolate themselves
and avoid contact with the outside world, warns Nydahl. “If the nights are
already dedicated to one another, then days should be used to keep involved
in the world and gain richness through the exchange with others.”
For contemplative absorption.
January 31, 2013 5 Book Peek
‘Walking with Lions: Tales from a diplomatic past’ by K. Natwar Singh –
Harper
‘Doing Business in the US: A handbook for Indian companies’ from BIA
Conferences
‘Cosmic Love and Human Apathy: Swami Vivekananda’s restatement of
religion’ by Jyotirmaya Sharma - Harper
Address for sending review copies of new books
New arrivals
January 31, 2013 6 Book Peek ‘The Brand Trust Report: India Study 2013’ from Trust Research Advisory
New arrival: Brand Trust Report
January 31, 2013 7 Book Peek
Published by: Shrinikethan, Chennai http://bit.ly/ShriMap
Edited by: D. Murali http://bit.ly/dMurali http://bit.ly/TopTalk
January 31, 2013