She died on Everest. But the mountain was not finished with her.Ariana Hale has always heard something others could not—a whisper in the snow, a presence in the silence.Drawn by a force she cannot explain, she leaves Canada behind and journeys to the most dangerous place on Earth: Mount Everest.Everest tests her, breaks her—and finally takes her.Buried beneath ice in a devastating avalanche, Ariana should have become another name lost to the...

What if aging is not simply something we endure, but a biological process we can understand—and potentially influence?Reverse Aging explores the rapidly evolving science of longevity, healthy aging, health-span, and the biological mechanisms that shape how we grow older. Bringing together modern research and lessons from long-lived populations, Dr. Binod Mani Baral examines what may help people remain healthier, stronger, sharper, and more resilient throug...

Ethan Carter is the successful yet cold and controlling head of an automotive empire in Seattle, a man who lost the love of his life, Lena, years ago and has since buried himself in work, power, and discipline. When Ethan discovers that he has only eight days left to live, a strange figure enters his life: a young boy named Noah, who has not yet been born and whom only Ethan can see. Noah tells him that he is the future son of Ethan and Lena, and that if Ethan cannot find his way back into...

The abandoned mansion should have been empty. Instead, something ancient stirs in the dark—tall, regal, and hungry. A vampire queen rises from centuries of sleep, her presence filling the ruined halls with quiet power. With calm, deliberate control, she draws him closer, claiming his body for her own pleasure. Every touch is intentional. Every command soft but absolute. He yields willingly, caught between awe and raw desire as she uses him exactly as she wishes. Surrender, heat, and the sl...

Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of life, filled with challenges and triumphs.Discover the power of storytelling as it weaves together experiences of love, loss, and self-discovery, inviting you to reflect on your own path and embrace life's lessons. In Pinching the Leopard's Spots, the sacred symbolism of the leopard's coat serves as a backdrop for a collection of intimate stories that chronicle my adventures from the sixties onward. These...

Trust at Scale: Why Governance Can't Be an Afterthought in Enterprise AIKarthik ManiMost organisations learn the same lesson too late: trust cannot be added to a system after it is built. A capability ships under pressure, works, and spreads — then an audit, an incident, or a regulator asks who approved this, what data it used, why it decided that, and the organisation discovers the information was never captured and the accountability never assigne...

There is a quiet, magnetic magic that pulls you toward Pilani—a serene, dusty town in Rajasthan where time seems to slow down, making space for big dreams and lifelong stories. For decades, the path to the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) has been a rite of passage, framed by open blue skies, rustling neem trees, and the iconic clock tower standing tall against the horizon.

Red Rose for My Dead Comrade by Sharun Mani is a thought-provoking political novel that explores nationalism, democracy, social justice, media narratives, identity, corruption, and the human cost of conflict. Set across multiple regions of India, the story follows a young protagonist whose journey through political unrest, student activism, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas challenges conventional ideas about patriotism and truth. Blending emotion...

In Mountains, Markets, and Memories, Aditya Mani Gupta invites readers on a family journey through the landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Kazakhstan. Set against the backdrop of Almaty and its surrounding wilderness, this travelogue captures five days of shared discovery, quiet wonder, and joyful connection.

Prayagraj Stories is a captivating collection of tales set against the backdrop of one of India's most ancient and spiritual cities. From the bustling, narrow lanes of Chowk to the serene, mist-covered banks of the Sangam at dawn, this book captures the living, breathing essence of a city where the past and present flow side by side.Inside, you will meet a diverse cast of characters: an aging priest guarding centuries-old family scrolls, young students navigating love and ambition ...

Systems biology and multi-omics techniques in plant sciences and crop development have advanced significantly in recent years allowing the analysis of molecular activity down to the resolution of single cells. This new discipline of plant spatial biology will lead to precision crop improvement by molecular profiling. This book aims to review the current state of spatial multi-omics and the digital biological tools that are expected to advance plant physiology, crop breeding and the develop...

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