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Self-helf, controversy titles on Top Ten non-fiction in Goa "A New Earth", by the German-born Eckhart Tolle, tops the current list of bestsellers. This book explores the structure of the human ego and how this acts to distract people from their present experience of the world. Eckhart Tolle (born Germany, 1948 as Ulrich Tolle) is a contemporary spiritual teacher and writer on spirituality. Tolle's non-fiction bestseller, The Power of Now, describes his experience of enlightenment at the age of 29 after suffering long periods of depression, dissolving his old identity and radically changing the course of his life. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eckhart_Tolle The top ten in the non-fiction section are: 1. A New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose Author: Eckhart Tolle Publisher: Michael Joseph-Penguin Group, 2005 Price: Rs 309 2. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny Author: Robin Sharma Publisher: Jaico. 2006. 55th impression. Price: Rs 175. 3. It Happened In India: The Story of Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Central and the Great Indian Consumer Author: Kishore Biyani with DIpayan Baishya Publisher: Rupa & Co, 2007 Price: Rs 99 4. Goa: A Daughter's Story Author: Maria Aurora Couto Publisher: Penguin, 2005 Price: Rs 350 5. The Jesus Papers; Exposing the Greatest Cover-Up in History Author: Michael Baigent Publisher: HarperElement/HarperCollins, 2006 Rs 295 6. Let's Kill Gandhi: A Chronicle of His Last Days, the Conspiracy, Murder, Investigation and Trial. Author: Tushar A. Gandhi Publisher: Rupa, 2007 Price: Rs 995 7. Maximum City: Bombay, Lost and Found Author: Suketu Mehta Publisher: Penguin Price: Rs 395 8. Power, Passion and Purpose: Seven Steps to Energizing Your Life (Self-Help) Author: Ann Nicholas Roulac Publisher: Jaico Books, 2007 Price: Rs 250 9. Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul: Advice and Inspiration for Fulfilling Dreams Author(s): Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Dahlynn McKowen, Tom Hill, John Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Kyle Wilson. Publisher: Westland, 2006 Price: Rs 250 10. A Complete Guide for The NRI: Incorporates the Latest Amendment in the Finance Bill, 2007 Author: Raghu Palat of www.bankingrules.com Publisher: Jaico, 2007 Price: Rs 250 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Source: Broadway Book Centre "Knowledge Is Power", First Floor, Ashirwad Bldg, Next to Rizvi Tower, Near Caculo Island, 18th June Rd, Panjim. Ph 5647037/38. Mobile 9822488564. Circulated by Frederick 'FN' Noronha, for Goanet.) ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------