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POWER REDEFINED: Women at the Top on What Really Matters

Power is a subject women rarely speak about comfortably. Yet across 18 raw and unfiltered conversations with women leaders, a messy mosaic emerges—complex, contradictory, and compelling.

Power is not about titles or hierarchy. The real seat of power is internal: clarity about what you stand for, confidence to act on it, and the calm to hold your line when challenged. Women define power through connection and influence, not dominance. Power is not a weapon; it is a relationship.

What holds women back is not lack of talent or hunger, but years of conditioning about how they “should” behave. Power is a muscle that strengthens with practice—every hard decision, every moment of speaking up, and every instance of holding your ground in intimidating rooms.

Different stories across multiple spectrums. A scientist-turned-CEO who sold her company four times over, navigating corporate giants twice her age. Executives who travelled days after childbirth while redefining what leadership looks like. Women who walked into rooms of 200 people and instinctively knew who mattered. The turning point is always internal: the courage to disrupt, the decision to ask for what she truly wants, the willingness to risk before feeling ready, the moment a woman chooses herself.

Power is not something women wait for or chase after. You already have it. You just need to step wholly into it.

This book is for women ready to redefine power on their own terms and men who understand that the world is a better place when both hold the reins.

Small Steps to Big Summits

If the mountain doesn’t care, should I still dare?

How long should I grit, and when is it wiser to quit?

Do I stay in place, or run a new race?

What if resilience isn’t about conquering mountains at all, but about laughing at the times you nearly fell off them? If you’ve ever wondered how climbing Mount Everest can lead to evading soldiers in Russia, skiing away from polar bears in Greenland, or having a mental breakdown in the middle of Seoul, Small Steps to Big Summits has some answers — just don’t expect tidy ones.

From the thin air of Everest to the fluorescent glare of management consulting strategy sessions, Jane Lee has chased records, promotions, and that elusive thing called “purpose.” She has led teams where the stakes were life or death, and others where the greatest peril was a poorly formatted PowerPoint deck. Along the way, she has discovered that whether you’re wearing climbing boots or power heels, progress usually comes with blisters, detours, and the roaring avalanche of self-doubt.

This is not a book about heroic summits. It’s about becoming an accidental leader, coaxing performance out of unlikely teams, and recognizing the questionable wisdom of chasing conventional success — while finding meaning instead in the missteps, heartbreaks, and near-misses.

Part expedition log and part boardroom confessional, Small Steps to Big Summits speaks to anyone who has ever climbed too high, worked too hard, or lived too neatly, and discovered that the best stories come not from the summits, but from the glorious art of stumbling forward.

Legends and Leaders – Sunita Williams

Discover the extraordinary journey of Sunita Williams, the legendary astronaut.
This biography introduces young readers to the life of Sunita Williams, a pioneering astronaut known for her courage, curiosity, and determination. Children will learn how she grew from a curious young girl to one of the most respected astronauts in the world, inspiring millions to reach for the stars.

What’s Inside:

Fun-filled Do You Knows: Fascinating facts about Sunita Williams’ life and space adventures to surprise and delight young readers.
Delightful Wordwise: Helpful tips to understand key vocabulary and make reading easier.
Inspirational Quotes: Powerful words from Sunita Williams to inspire courage, perseverance, and curiosity.
A Closer Look: Engaging stories from her missions, training, and life in space, showing how she overcame challenges and made history.
Your Turn to Think Questions: Thought-provoking prompts that encourage kids to imagine what they would do in similar situations.

Legends and Leaders: Ratan Tata

Discover the Inspiring Life of Ratan Tata — India’s Legendary Business Leader!
This beautifully illustrated biography introduces young readers to the life of Ratan Tata, a man known for his kindness, leadership, and vision. Through fun and easy-to-read text, children will learn how he grew from a curious, quiet child to one of India’s most respected leaders.

What’s inside?
Fun-filled Do You Knows: Fascinating facts about Ratan Tata and his life to surprise and delight young readers.
Delightful Wordwise: Helpful tips to understand key vocabulary and make reading easier.
Inspirational Quotes: Powerful words from Ratan Tata to inspire courage, kindness, and leadership.
A Closer Look: Engaging stories and events from his life, showing how he faced challenges and made big decisions.
Your Turn to Think Questions: Thought-provoking prompts that encourage kids to imagine what they would do in similar situations

Penguin Select Classics: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Original, Unabridged Classic, Premium Hardbound Collector’s Edition, Ideal for Gifting)

More important than the actions of those who achieve greatness is understanding the minds behind their success. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a unique glimpse into the remarkable life and intellect of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.

In this fascinating narrative, Franklin recounts his journey from a humble childhood in Boston to becoming a leading figure in American society. From his early struggles as a printer to his rise as a statesman, philosopher, and inventor, Franklin’s life is a testament to the power of self-improvement, hard work, and a strong value system.

Within these pages, readers will discover:

Franklin’s personal philosophies, including his commitment to frugality, industriousness, and moral integrity.
Anecdotes filled with wit and wisdom, offering timeless lessons on leadership, perseverance, and character.
Self-reliance and self-improvement as essential components of Franklin’s approach to life, providing inspiration for both personal and professional growth.

Perfect as a gift for history lovers, students, and anyone striving for success, this edition offers both a captivating story and profound lessons.

Penguin Select Classics: The Story of My Life (Original and unabridged)

An Inspiring Journey from Darkness to Light

The Story of My Life is Helen Keller’s remarkable autobiographical account of courage, resilience, and triumph. At just 19 months old, a severe illness robbed Helen of her sight and hearing, plunging her into a world without colour or sound. But instead of succumbing to despair, she embarked on an extraordinary journey to rediscover purpose, functionality, and joy.

The pivotal moment in Helen’s life came with the arrival of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, whose unwavering dedication and compassion transformed Helen’s world. Anne introduced Helen to the magic of communication through sign language, opening doors to knowledge and connection that Helen had thought forever closed.

Through education, determination, and the support of those around her, Helen Keller achieved what seemed impossible. Her story is a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome life’s most formidable challenges.

Why You’ll Love This Book:

A deeply moving account of resilience and self-discovery.
A timeless story of hope and perseverance against all odds.
A perfect gift for anyone seeking inspiration or navigating personal challenges.

The Story of My Life is more than just an autobiography—it’s a beacon of hope for those striving to conquer life’s adversities, proving that even in the darkest moments, the human spirit can shine brightly.

Penguin Select Classics: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Original, Unabridged Classic)

Franklin’s personal philosophies, including his commitment to frugality, industriousness, and moral integrity.
Anecdotes filled with wit and wisdom, offering timeless lessons on leadership, perseverance, and character.
Self-reliance and self-improvement as essential components of Franklin’s approach to life, providing inspiration for both personal and professional growth.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, history enthusiast, or someone seeking motivation to achieve their full potential, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a must-read classic that continues to inspire readers today.
Perfect as a gift for history lovers, students, and anyone striving for success, this edition offers both a captivating story and profound lessons.

Rethinking Ourselves

Change has run amok! Technological advancement measures its frequency in minutes. Much of what we think we know about the world is fading in front of our eyes. How we are, how we know, and how we live our daily lives is changing quicker than we can cope with. We find ourselves in a confusing, uncertain, and volatile age.

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s tenth Prime Minister, asks how we might rethink ourselves to adjust to accelerating change, and to shape more just and sustainable futures. His passion for truth and justice is rooted in his own experience: He has been behind bars for over a decade through three separate miscarriages of justice, from his days as a student activist to his time as Leader of the Opposition.

Woven through the reflections on his time in prison are critical investigations into justice, post-colonialism, Islamophobia, democracy, and world order. Anwar brings together the ideas of scholars and other thinkers from the East and West, North and South, to explore how we can create a new inclusive synthesis—one that genuinely promotes good society and a just and sustainable world order. Vividly told, expertly dissected, this is a timely book for our turbulent age.

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, is a public intellectual and founder of the People’s Justice Party, who endured a decade of imprisonment for his staunch anti-corruption and reformist politics. Formerly based at the University of Oxford, and Georgetown and Johns Hopkins Universities, he is the author of The Asian Renaissance.

You Won’t See Me

The Beatles, on what would be their final world tour, arrived in a place unlike any other. The Philippines was home to America’s biggest military bases in the region at a time when Vietnam was ramping up to its height. The Marcoses were photogenic, and on the surface at least, poster children for democracy: Ferdinand and Imelda were dubbed the ‘Jackie and JFK’ of Asia, by Life Magazine. The Beatles management saw the tour as a lucrative opportunity to open up new markets.

At some point before their arrival invitations were sent directly and via the local promoter, to lunch at the Presidential Palace. Whether those invitations were responded to or not is disputed. But when escorts arrived to get the band on the morning of July 4, 1966, their manager, Brian Epstein, refused to go. This did not go down well. Over 300 people, including Imelda and her family, were left standing on live TV.

Despite two large and successful concerts, official displeasure left the Beatles fearful for their security and desperate to leave. A torrid time at the airport at the hands of Palace guards left them swearing never to return – and determined to end their touring career. Initially, the band distinguished between the fans and the officials but later they all got lumped together into one ‘bad’ experience. The Beatles went on to greater creative heights as a studio-based band. The country, so little known in the West, became defined by the story.

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