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When it comes to inspirational books, autobiographies books are always at the best. An autobiography is a personal account of an individual’s life. It directly encourages and inspires readers to excel in life. Jewels of Punjab Vol II is one such fantastic compilation of autobiographies. It contains the life stories of some of the most powerful Punjabis in the world who have made India proud. Punjabis have always been dynamic and determined. This book portrays the lives of intellectual and hardworking Punjabis. The Punjabis living abroad since long but still haven’t forgotten their land are the axis of this book. The publisher of this book, Maneesh Media has always served as a bridge to connect inspirational works to its audience. It even has an Online Book Publishing services, to make matters much easier for its readers. Services provided by the internet, like the provision of books online is a useful tool for readers. Like other autobiographies, Jewels of Punjab Vol II is avai...

Are you wondering how to publish a book in India? Has no one guided you the right way to being a bestseller author? Or are you still wondering how to begin? This article may help you. Harry Potter fame JK Rowling says her manuscript was rejected by over 30 publishers, Chetan Bhagat says his was rejected over 20 and Amish Tripathi says his was some 20 times. It was so that Amish decided to self-publish his book, for just himself is what he had thought. Who knew he would be one of the most widely read authors in the second most populous country in the world? They now believe looking for best self publishing companies can lead to your destination. He has often spoken how self-publishing has helped him and, following him, many debut authors have chosen this path. New sensation Savi Sharma is a result of self-publishing. She says when she was looking for a publisher for her first book, none entertained her and she decided to self-publish. She published her book and became a...

Some years ago when reading technology was still being upgraded, new devices were being launched for the book lovers who found it tough to carry 5-6 books at a time, I read somewhere, “ Get free Ebooks .”, Wait! What? Free? What could have been better! I too thought it to be the time to try the Kindle reading device, after all, who doesn’t like a few extra bucks saved? The changes the world has witnessed in the last 200 years have been vital in the field of technology. It so happened when the people around the world met each other and exchanged cultures. With these exchanged ideas have come exceptional inventions – and these inventions are no doubt from the read people from around the world. When we say ‘read’, it means most of these celebrated geniuses are well-read. Free ebooks today are an additional motivation to read more, however, books, not only today or a century ago but even millennia ago, were a motivational tool for a change. Free ebooks are now an added motiv...

In 1581, the idea of a coffee table book was first mentioned in an essay. Years later, in the 1950s came the first book into existence, a hardbound book with a lot of pictures and just a handful of text. Since electronic gadgets have come into play, books are losing their charm with time. People today are too busy with their fast-paced life; they have little time to read, so lately, personalised books have gained a prominent position in the book industry. These books serve multiple purposes, to be used as a photo album or a traditional textbook. For the same reason, such books are loved by most of the people, pictures speak more than the text. Countless art books have been published worldwide on various subjects – on art, cultures, dance, jewellery, cuisine, wildlife, places, people – but not many are dedicated to successful and enterprising families. But recently many people have started getting books personalised on them. These are the books for personalised stories are b...

Of all Indian states, Rajasthan is the one you can only draw inspiration from. It has such an amazing architecture, immortal tales of love, inspiring stories of valour and a harsh desert in the background that people from around the world come to visit it. The magnificence of this land of Rajas and Maharajas and their royal way of life has always attracted the world. Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaiselmer, Udaipur, Pushkar and Mount Abu world renowned for their heritage. This glory of Rajasthan has been showcased in many movies, articles and books. And how can we ever forget the jewels of Rajasthan , finding its own space in many Bollywood and Hollywood movies! While global Rajasthanis are famous for their keen sense of business and taking it to success, there are a lot of famous books too showcasing the attractive and busy markets of the Pink City, watching the sun setting over the dunes in Jaisalmer, tasting the savouries of Bikaner, having fun of the great Pushkar fair and enjo...

What the world needs in this 21st century but peace! It needs the peace of mind and the heart, though there are some who seek war. While almost the entire world wants to live happily in harmony and brotherhood, out of the blue come a few countries that neither are happy themselves nor like seeing their neighbours happy. If you are an art lover, look for the movies on war and you will learn a lot. Not only the whys and hows of wars but also how-not-to. Two countries engage in war over few selfish political tactics and thousands and lakhs of lives end up being at stake. A lot of documentaries have been made and innumerable books have been written on the subject. You can easily find books for reading in any of the public libraries. The best books to read ever on war are The Art of War, The Campaigns of Alexander, The Book of Five Rings and many more. Also interesting was a blog on a war-veteran, Purshotam Lal Nayyar, who had shared how after his retirement he misses his days in the I...

Jaipur has become a hub for book lovers. It has always been known for the heritage monuments like Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort, but recently, especially since Jaipur Literature Festival began in 2006, the city has become favourites of many around the world. Since then fourteen editions of the festivals have taken place, where writers, thinkers, social activists, filmmakers and various people from the fields of art have spoken to inspire the world and promote reading. Not only people, but many book publishing houses in Jaipur too have played a vital role in making the city a reading hub. Where five out of a hundred people in the city read before, now the number has reached twenty, making not only the city read but entire country. Many book printing houses have come in the Pink City, bringing out books on various topics. These books are not only sold in the stores but also online. Although there are not many traditional publishers, the ones that handle the marketing, distribution a...

Of all the places in India, Rajasthan is visited maximum by people from around the world. This state of the Rajas and Maharajas has a rich heritage that people love to see. While its forts, wildlife, palaces, museums, lakes, temples, fairs and festivals are world renowned for a unique experience, art and culture which includes coffee table books printing is another thing gaining tourist affluence now. This fortified city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II. Unlike other cities in the region located in hilly terrain, Jaipur was established on the plain and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture. Markets, stalls, residences and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades. Somewhere in these bylanes are the hidden gems: book publishers . The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as...

Of all the things in the world, what every human loves is birthdays. Children are always excited and overjoyed about this beautiful celebration. When I was a child, I remember always looking forward to my birthday. And it was just for the gifts that I would ask my parents to organise a birthday party and invite all of my school friends and neighbors, even the ones who were new. A thought that they would come with presents for me had been a great pleasure for me! I secretly loved real life story books and loved receiving them as gifts from friends and relatives.   I also remember when once one of my best friends from school came at my birthday, he was holding a big carton. Wow! I was so happy to see such a big present in his hands, but when it was opened, it had nothing except a ball. Rest of that carton was filled with thermocol. I never invited that friend of mine ever again! Years gone by now, a couple of days ago my daughter came to me and asked if she could invite he...

Of all the ways of entertainment, cinema is no doubt the best. Film is a language that the cinema-maker uses to express his emotions to the world. Cinemas started in the mid-19th century and spread throughout the world by the 20th century in Charlie Chaplin era of black and white silent films. In India too, the cinema began with silent film during the British Raj in the early 20th century. The first Indian film released in India was Shree Pundalik , a silent film in Marathi by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Bombay. And then there was no looking back. Today, the number of films produced and watched in India are far more than any other part of the world. That in India movies are made in over 20 languages is another milestone! People who have influenced the Indian film industry are mostly the Khans and Punjabi personalities . And with changing times, the Indian cinema has set its feet in many other parts of the world. As migration took place f...

Life comes just once so live it to the fullest! You must have heard it a lot in many movies or read in books. But have you lived this philosophy? The one community that breathes this is Punjabis. Originally from Punjab in south Asia, these people are known for living life as it comes. Warm blooded, great physique and highly intelligent, Punjabi community is ahead in every walk of life. From business to art to warfare, they have made a name to reckon. Shaeed Bhagat Singh, a man who gave his life for his nation at a tender age is a big example of the courage and the devotion they have for the betterment of their nation. And by nation, I clearly state, any part of the world they live in, not only India! Open-minded and always looking for greater opportunities, they have migrated to the various parts of the world and now have accepted the countries they live in as theirs. Africa, America, Australia or Europe, Indian diaspora has given its part of service to every continent...

So well said the Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway that there is no friend as loyal as a book. Books are those good friends that not only are loyal but also inspire you to become a better person. Reading books increases your vocabulary, command over the language, improves thinking power and gives you enormous ideas and emotions. It is so that the publishing industry has taken a big shift in the last decade. While fiction ruled the literary world earlier, recently writers and publishers have shown interest in publishing inspirational books for readers. Be it America, Europe, Asia or Africa, inspiring books are being published all over the world much more than before. Like the rest of the world, India too has seen a big change in the publishing industry. A lot of biographies and autobiographies are being published to inspire people. Good is that many of these books are being adapted into movies to reach to a wider audience, which further increases the reach of such ins...

Of so many things in the world, what had had a great impact on the world are words! Pen, after all, is mightier than the sword. If we today know what had happened thousands of years ago, it is through stories, the written stories those have long lasted all these years. Books for ages have taught the world and made humans wide through the knowledge contained in them. But where books earlier were simply black ink on white paper, with the changing times, books also have changed. New in the market is coffee table books . Best coffee table books are the ones that speak of their own. These are some pieces of splendid creativity, with more pictures than text; so many pictures that if you do not read anything, they still tell you something about the content. The best part in coffee table book ideas is, even if you do not understand the language in the book, you can make the meaning out through pictures. It is, in fact, a pleasure to flip through the pages of the book.  These ...

Coffee table books are the talk of the town these days. They are captivating and intriguing the readers. The best thing in a coffee table book is that even the ones who don’t read much like them. These books have less text – which means less reading – and pictures – which increases the curiosity. A recent research has found that the best coffee table books can teach or give you more information than traditional books in less time. By simply flipping the pages of such a book you can know things in the book, whereas in a traditional book you have to read to know the content, all of it. The other reason why people buy coffee table book is because of its beauty. They are hardbound, have high-quality thick page, a lot of pictures and enhances the elegance of any room or the office. An inspirational coffee table book on high achievers from around the world can be a good status symbol of your office reception, waiting room or living room at home. If you want to have one...

Ever since I was a small child, I have had loved stories. Where in the initial days I loved folktales told by my grandmother and mother, with time, my interest moved to the real stories of great people. Autobiographies , as people call them. Since then, I have read many books on people who have changed the world. Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, Nelson Mandela, Adolf Hitler and many sports stars as well. But what I have loved the most are the books written by people themselves. What would be more interesting – someone telling you what good or bad happened in someone else’s life or someone telling you what drastic happened in their own life? To me, frankly speaking, the latter one is more appealing, so I buy autobiography every weekend. Every Sunday, I wake up with a thrill to start a new autobiography and don’t put it down till I finish it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, nothing matters when I have a refreshing book in my hands. Like this Sunday, I was reading Seasons of Hope: Memoi...

Are you a bookworm? Or do you at least love reading books? Here we have a few suggestions for you if you are a book lover. With over millions of books on the rack of libraries around the world, you really must you confused which book to go ahead with. We are here to tell you which books are in trend. Let us make this choice easy for you. From new novels by world-renowned writers to impeccably crafted personalised books from various publishers, 2019 has already seen many excellent reads. While the 20th century was a great platform for novel lovers, this century has come up with personalised coffee table books . Personalised books are a category of books people these days prefer reading. They are informative, entertaining and can serve your purpose of inspiring many others. Autobiography and biography are sub-categories of these books as a story in them concentrates on one personality, the protagonist of the book. In such personalised story books , people love looking back in tim...

Many people wonder if the genre of a book, especially coffee table book, is required. Why can’t there be simply books? Well, if you are not much into books, then better let go of this. But if you are a book lover, then genres are vital. And if you want to read the greatest coffee table books , then genres become more vital. Every person is not the same so the books need to be divided into various genres, then why not a coffee table book. The name itself gives an imagination of chilling out with a cup of coffee on a comfortable coffee-table, reading a book at leisure… Romance for love birds, science fiction for science lovers, voyage for travellers and biographies and autobiographies for inspiration seekers. When you get into a bookstore, it helps you holding the book of your interest in your hands. Because, if you have no interest in romance and in your hand comes a famous love story, we are pretty sure that your love for the books could start flickering that very moment. Same w...

Coming of age, I often notice many youngsters clicking pictures. Being a photographer is almost a trend, isn’t it! While many of them, there are some who are almost the perfect photographers, but they have no way to promote themselves other than by playing on social media… a place that tends to remember just the newer ones, while some of the older clicks are simply forgotten. This is a clear shoutout to all those young or old photographers, who know the skill but have no platform other than social media to play on. Thin premium coffee table books a whole book to yourself or probably be a part of one of the best coffee table books 2019 . Think of those glazed seamless papers with beautiful photographs spread across. Maneesh Media, the experts of making coffee table books are here to preserve to your memories forever. Well, it’s not just that simple but yeah, not even that tough! You start with contacting Maneesh Media sharing your concept of photographs and then sit down with them an...

The release of our coffee-table book Jewels of Gujarat – Leading Global Gujarati Personalities: Vol. II is now a fortnight old, and we yet are not out of the beauty displayed at the event. Watching so many among the Indian diaspora, all together, was a sight as they discussed, talked, smiled and laughed, all towards a new India! With the lead guests being Dr. Kiran Patel, the leading cardiologist and businessman and an international philanthropist; Dr. Vimal Shah, successfully mentoring many into agribusiness leading the entire Africa to growth with Bidco Africa ; Mr. Rizwan Adatia, giving work opportunities to several across the world, and creating better lives for the aged especially those left behind at old-age homes; Mr. Vinod Patel, a leading politician, an activist, a youth-enthusiast; Mr. M.P. Rama, the hotelier whose main focus is on his country's education and health; Mr. Manhar Manu Shah, the leader of international stone industry, empowering women, the atmosphere buz...

While today there hardly are people who love to read handheld books, all thanks to the many gadgets we can read on, coffee table books are still something that grab our attention. We buy them or not, we are sure to flip a few pages and admire these head-turners, quite many of which come from book publishers in India . Although coffee table book is a name buzzing around for more than a decade now, there's a something in these beauties that attract us. What could be it? The hidden child loves it! Remember how we loved flipping throughout picture books, even when we had no clue of alphabets? Well, it still is that same child within us that loves coffee table books. Simply flipping through those smooth pages, with beautiful pictures, those classic fonts is a soothe. What more! These books give some additional information too. Now can we deny it? Class interiors! When the first coffee table book came out in the early 20th century, only the rich could afford it. Though buying pow...