The art of being alone : (Record no. 15387)

MARC details
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001 - CONTROL NUMBER
control field 11425
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field IN-BhIIT
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20260416102354.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9789355434029 (pbk.)
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency IN-BhIIT
041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language code of text eng
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 155.92
Book number GAV/A
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name Gavrani, Renuka
Relator term Author
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The art of being alone :
Sub Title solitude is my home, loneliness was my cage /
Statement of responsibility, etc Renuka Gavrani.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication Noida :
Name of publisher Amaryllis (An Imprint of Manjul Publishing House),
Year of publication 2023.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages xix, 136 p. :
Other physical details(ill.) ill. ;
Dimensions(size) 19 cm.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references and index.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc The text argues that society conditions us from childhood to fear loneliness by portraying people who are alone as weak, unwanted, or in need of saving. Because of this, many people try to fit in and gain acceptance, often losing their true selves in the process. The author shares a personal journey of moving from feeling lonely and seeking validation to embracing solitude and using it for self-growth. The core idea is that loneliness is not a curse but a misunderstood state that can be transformed into a powerful period of personal development. The book aims to help readers shift their mindset—from fearing being alone to enjoying it—and use solitude to build a fulfilling life and achieve their goals.<br/>
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Psychology 
Topical Term Environmental psychology 
Topical Term Social Influences
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type General Books
Holdings
Withdrawn status Lost status Damaged status Not for loan Collection code Home library Current library Date acquired Source of acquisition Cost, normal purchase price Full call number Accession Number Cost, replacement price Price effective from Koha item type
Not withdrawn Not Lost not damaged   GEN Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar 19/02/2026 52 224.25 155.92 GAV/A 11425 299.00 19/02/2026 General Books

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