Barons of Banking: Glimpses of Indian

Banking History

Bakhtiar K Dadabhoy

Random House

R599

Pp 478

This book highlights the contributions of six distinguished personalities from the world of banking?Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawala, Sir Purshotamdas Thakurdas, Sir Chintaman D Deshmukh, AD Shroff, HT Parekh and RK Talwar?who not only played a pioneering role in the growth of institutions they founded, but left an indelible mark on the banking industry. Also included is a narration of recommendations of important committees which influenced Indian banking.

Brick by Brick:

David Robertson

Random House

?12.99

Pp 305

Brick by Brick takes you inside the LEGO you?ve never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world?s best-loved toys, it spotlights the company?s disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory. Sometimes radical yet always applicable, Brick by Brick abounds with real-world lessons for unleashing breakthrough innovation in your organisation, just like LEGO.

The Chaos Imperative

Ori Brafman & Judah Pollack

Crown Business

$24

Pp 230

In the bestselling tradition of Switch and Made to Stick, Ori Brafman reveals how organisations can drive growth and profits by allowing contained chaos and disruption the space to flourish, generating new ideas that trigger innovation. In The Chaos Imperative, Brafman shows how even the best and most efficient organisations, from Fortune 500 companies to today?s US army, benefit from allowing a little unstructured space and disruption into their planning and decision-making.

Elizabeth?s Bedfellows:

An Intimate History of the Queen?s Court

Anna Whitelock

Bloomsbury

R 599

Pp 462

Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen?s court lay Elizabeth?s bedchamber, closely guarded by the favoured women who helped her dress, looked after her jewels and shared her bed. Elizabeth?s private life was of public, political concern. Her bedfellows were witnesses to rumoured illicit dalliances with such figures as Robert Dudley. This book uncovers the feminised world of the Elizabethan court.

My Journey : Transforming Dreams

Into Actions

APJ Abdul Kalam

Rupa

R 195

Pp 147

In this series of anecdotes and profiles, Kalam looks back on key moments in his past?some small and some momentous?and tells the reader how each of them inspired him profoundly. He talks about the people who left a deep impression on him as he was growing up and as an adult, and the lessons he drew from his interactions with them. He describes those who have been the closest to him?his father, mother and mentors who helped shape his thoughts.

Sailing Safe in Cyberspace:

Protect Your Identity and Data

Anjali Kaushik

Sage

R 450

Pp 268

Sailing Safe in Cyberspace gives

in-depth exposure to the various ways

in which the security of information might be compromised, how cyber-

crime markets work and measures that can be taken to ensure safety at individual and organisational levels. This book combines insights on cyber security from academic research, media reports, vendor reports, practical consultation and research experience.