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Quick look at a few books

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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.

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‘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

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January 31, 2013