Described by the media as 'the David Beckham of cricket', Kevin has become the poster boy for English cricket. But he is also in possession of a prodigious talent - fearless, bold and with unflappable nerves. His unique batting style has produced hundreds of runs and many outstanding innings, culminating in his extraordinary triumph at the 2005 Ashes. Yet with the highs, come the lows, and he gives his version of events during the 2006/07 Ashes when England were defeated by Australia. Crossing the Boundary recounts Kevin's remarkable journey so far - from growing up in his native South Africa and the opposition he faced from the national cricket board; his move to England and burgeoning career at Hampshire to winning a place on the England team. It provides a rare insight into the mind of an international cricketer, on and off the pitch. Reflecting his youthful charisma and his bullish confidence, this is a sporting memoir like no other. Full of personal anecdotes and insight from numerous sporting legends such as Shane Warne, Ian Botham, and Nasser Hussain, this is the riveting story of one of the most significant cricketers of our time.

“Fakiri is a state of mind where you enjoy living simply without many wants out of choice, not out of compulsion of circumstances. It is a beautiful space to be in. An organic connect with your work-life can be one possible vehicle to help you reach this stage. This book is about such possibilities.”

I grew up following the popular life code ‘Study. Get a job. Earn lots of money’. I was so convinced by this that I strived to by-heart books and even became a bookworm. Of late, a realization came to me — the code of settlement was a cliché. Through this book, I take you through the real lives of select young engineers. Engineers who entered their ‘Sphere of Interest’. Engineers who have stepped aboard to chase their dreams. But, what haunts an engineer the most in his pursuit of passion, are these questions: How do I convince my parents? What if I fail? Will I make enough money? What will society say? The protagonists of this book survived these questions. I set out to meet engineers and found myself abundantly amused. Over a year’s time, I interacted with the one who became a farmer, another became a cricketer, and so on. “I proudly label them all ‘CREATIVE-PRENEURS”.

Gulu Ezekiel is one of India’s leading sports journalists and authors having been published in over 100 publications around the world. He has also appeared on numerous national and international TV and radio channels as an anchor and an expert. Author of over a dozen sports books, including best-selling biographies of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Gulu’s latest, Myth-Busting: Indian Cricket Behind the Headlines (Rupa Publications) was released in March 2021 to critical acclaim. The book also contains many never before-published photos from the author’s personal collection.

"Euphoria" is dedicated to searching of happiness and euphoria, and emphasizes that it is not an ephemeral emotion. It undertakes poetry, memories, studies, and frolics on the subject of euphoria. They also, and communicate the importance of meaningful relationships sustainability and the inner contentment for a fulfilling life. It also briefly mentions the part played by gratitude, selflessness and positive relation ship to the pursuit of happiness. Happiness is represented as something everyone is in search of, and everyone finds it in a different way; in this work, happiness equals getting high exercising through meditation, taking care of one's self, and art. The anthology thereby positively postulates that with euphoria temporary at best it elicits a renewed reverence for the moments in life and the quest for happiness.