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The truth is, Partha,' Krishna said, that there is no better path. Both paths the path of knowledge and the path of action work just as well. It is up to you to pick the one that you are suited to.''The Bhagavad Gita is a profound book from India that people have cherished for over 2500 years. It emphasises kindness and understanding when we make mistakes, and tells a compelling story about Prince Arjuna and his friend Krishna. They engage in a crucial conversation about the war against the most powerful and dangerous enemy of all the one that lives within our minds.Roopa Pai''s spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling is engaging, easy to grasp, and leaves a lasting impact. After you finish reading, you''ll find yourself contemplating its wisdom and feeling a sense of inner strength.

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Did you know:that the world's first eye surgeon, who lived 2500 years ago, came from India?Or that the standard textbook on medicine-for 600 years!-was written by a self-taughtphysician from Persia?Or that it was a seventeenth-century cloth merchant from Europe who discovered microorganisms?Discover dozens of 'No way!' nuggets like these in this fun, info-packed romp through 2500 years of human health and healing. And prepare to be gobsmacked, entertained and inspired by the stories behind some of the most significant medical breakthroughs in history, and the extraordinary men and women behind them.Featuring groundbreaking ideas, trivia, factoids, and more, this book will make you question your notions of what makes a person 'whole'. And it will fill you with wonder at the innovations, inventions and discoveries that have made-and are continuing to make-the young science of modern medicine.

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