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Sakina's Kiss

by Vivek Shanbhag ...

Translated by Srinath Perur ...

A taut story of hidden violence and self-deception from “an Indian Chekhov” (Suketu Mehta)An upper-middle class couple in Bangalore, Venkat and Viji, find their quiet life upended—and the flaws in their marriage exposed—when two strange young men come knocking at their door in the middle of the night, claiming to have business with their daughter, Rekha, a college senior who happens to be visiting ... Read more

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A taut story of hidden violence and self-deception from “an Indian Chekhov” (Suketu Mehta)An upper-middle class couple in Bangalore, Venkat and Viji, find their quiet life upended—and the flaws in their marriage exposed—when two strange young men come knocking at their door in the middle of the night, claiming to have business with their daughter, Rekha, a college senior who happens to be visiting
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Ghachar Ghochar

A Novel

by Vivek Shanbhag ...

Translated by Srinath Perur ...

**ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' TOP BOOKS OF 2017ONE OF VULTURE'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURYFINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN FICTION“A modern classic.” —The New York Times Book Review**A young man's close-knit family is nearly destitute when his uncle founds a successful spice company, changing their fortunes overnight. As they move from a cramped, ant-infested shack to a ... Read more

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**ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' TOP BOOKS OF 2017ONE OF VULTURE'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURYFINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN FICTION“A modern classic.” —The New York Times Book Review**A young man's close-knit family is nearly destitute when his uncle founds a successful spice company, changing their fortunes overnight. As they move from a cramped, ant-infested shack to a
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Confronting Capitalism

How the World Works and How to Change It

by Vivek Chibber ...

Series series Jacobin
A strategic guide to building a more democratic and egalitarian futureWhy is our society so unequal? Why, despite their small numbers, do the rich dominate policy and politics even in democratic countries? Why is it so difficult for working people to organize around common interests? How do we begin to build a more equal and democratic society?Vivek Chibber provides a clear and accessible map of ... Read more

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A strategic guide to building a more democratic and egalitarian futureWhy is our society so unequal? Why, despite their small numbers, do the rich dominate policy and politics even in democratic countries? Why is it so difficult for working people to organize around common interests? How do we begin to build a more equal and democratic society?Vivek Chibber provides a clear and accessible map of
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Woke, Inc.

Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam

by Vivek Ramaswamy ...

In this New York Times bestseller, a young and successful entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism.There’s a new invisible force at work in our economic and cultural lives. It affects every advertisement we see and every product we buy, from our morning coffee to a new pair of shoes. “Stakeholder capitalism” ... Read more

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In this New York Times bestseller, a young and successful entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism.There’s a new invisible force at work in our economic and cultural lives. It affects every advertisement we see and every product we buy, from our morning coffee to a new pair of shoes. “Stakeholder capitalism”
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Reclaimed Waste Materials for Sustainable Pavement Construction

by Vivek, Sandeep Samantaray, Rakesh Sehgal ...

This book provides an overview of the use of various waste materials in pavement construction and their potential impact on sustainable infrastructure development. It explores the use of waste materials as alternatives to traditional pavement materials like asphalt and concrete. It discusses the properties and performance of various waste materials and their applications in pavement construction, ... Read more

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This book provides an overview of the use of various waste materials in pavement construction and their potential impact on sustainable infrastructure development. It explores the use of waste materials as alternatives to traditional pavement materials like asphalt and concrete. It discusses the properties and performance of various waste materials and their applications in pavement construction,
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Truths

The Future of America First

by Vivek Ramaswamy ...

New York Times bestselling author, accomplished entrepreneur, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan to save America, and it begins with telling the truth.Today’s conservatives know what they’re against. They’re anti-woke, anti-globalist, anti-big government. But what exactly do they stand for? The fact that this is a hard question to answer is a damning indictment ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author, accomplished entrepreneur, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan to save America, and it begins with telling the truth.Today’s conservatives know what they’re against. They’re anti-woke, anti-globalist, anti-big government. But what exactly do they stand for? The fact that this is a hard question to answer is a damning indictment
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The Class Matrix

Social Theory after the Cultural Turn

by Vivek Chibber ...

An influential sociologist revives materialist explanations of class, while accommodating the best of rival cultural theory.Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, analysis of class and other basic structures of capitalism was sidelined by theorists who argued that social and economic life is reducible to culture—that our choices reflect interpretations of the world around us rather than the ... Read more

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An influential sociologist revives materialist explanations of class, while accommodating the best of rival cultural theory.Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, analysis of class and other basic structures of capitalism was sidelined by theorists who argued that social and economic life is reducible to culture—that our choices reflect interpretations of the world around us rather than the
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I'm Afraid of Men

by Vivek Shraya ...

"Emotional and painful but also layered with humour, I'm Afraid of Men will widen your lens on gender and challenge you to do better. This challenge is a necessary one--one we must all take up. It is a gift to dive into Vivek's heart and mind."--Rupi Kaur, bestselling author of The Sun and Her Flowers and Milk and HoneyA trans artist explores how masculinity was imposed on her as a boy and ... Read more

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"Emotional and painful but also layered with humour, I'm Afraid of Men will widen your lens on gender and challenge you to do better. This challenge is a necessary one--one we must all take up. It is a gift to dive into Vivek's heart and mind."--Rupi Kaur, bestselling author of The Sun and Her Flowers and Milk and HoneyA trans artist explores how masculinity was imposed on her as a boy and
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People Change

by Vivek Shraya ...

***FINALIST FOR THE CITY OF CALGARY W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE*“A deeply generous and honest gift to the world.”*—*Elliot PageThe author of I’m Afraid of Men lets readers in on the secrets to a life of reinvention.**Vivek Shraya knows this to be true: people change. We change our haircuts and our outfits and our minds. We change names, titles, labels. We attempt to blend in or to stand out. We ... Read more

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***FINALIST FOR THE CITY OF CALGARY W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE*“A deeply generous and honest gift to the world.”*—*Elliot PageThe author of I’m Afraid of Men lets readers in on the secrets to a life of reinvention.**Vivek Shraya knows this to be true: people change. We change our haircuts and our outfits and our minds. We change names, titles, labels. We attempt to blend in or to stand out. We
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The Subtweet

A Novel

by Vivek Shraya ...

Narrated by nisha ahuja ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

“Biting and beautiful.” — Jonny Sun, author of everyone’s a aliebn when ur a aliebn tooEveryone talks about falling in love, but falling in friendship can be just as captivating. When Neela Devaki’s song is covered by internet-famous artist Rukmini, the two musicians meet and a transformative friendship begins.But as Rukmini’s star rises and Neela’s stagnates, jealousy and self-doubt creep in. ... Read more

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“Biting and beautiful.” — Jonny Sun, author of everyone’s a aliebn when ur a aliebn tooEveryone talks about falling in love, but falling in friendship can be just as captivating. When Neela Devaki’s song is covered by internet-famous artist Rukmini, the two musicians meet and a transformative friendship begins.But as Rukmini’s star rises and Neela’s stagnates, jealousy and self-doubt creep in.
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The Subtweet

A Novel

by Vivek Shraya ...

2021 Dublin Literary Award Finalist2021 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for Transgender Fiction2020 Toronto Book Awards Finalist“The Subtweet is affecting, unnerving, empowering, and often truly LOL.” — Foreword Reviews, starred review“A beautifully crafted novel about race, music, and social media.” — BooklistIncludes an exclusive free soundtrackCele... ... Read more

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2021 Dublin Literary Award Finalist2021 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for Transgender Fiction2020 Toronto Book Awards Finalist“The Subtweet is affecting, unnerving, empowering, and often truly LOL.” — Foreword Reviews, starred review“A beautifully crafted novel about race, music, and social media.” — BooklistIncludes an exclusive free soundtrackCele...
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even this page is white

by Vivek Shraya ...

Vivek Shraya's debut collection of poetry is a bold and timely interrogation of skin-its origins, functions, and limitations. Poems that range in style from starkly concrete to limber break down the barriers that prevent understanding of what it means to be racialized. Shraya paints the face of everyday racism with words, rendering it visible, tangible and undeniable.Vivek Shraya is a writer, ... Read more

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Vivek Shraya's debut collection of poetry is a bold and timely interrogation of skin-its origins, functions, and limitations. Poems that range in style from starkly concrete to limber break down the barriers that prevent understanding of what it means to be racialized. Shraya paints the face of everyday racism with words, rendering it visible, tangible and undeniable.Vivek Shraya is a writer,
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