Why are outsiders not allowed on Vypeen Island after sunset?What brought Richard Baxter from Calcutta to Kochi in 1948?Where did Baxter and his wife disappear on the night of Pournami?Who is the visitor that the fishermen fear so much?How far will one man go for the woman he loves?Six decades later, Shiuli Dutta is mysteriously lured into thedreaded Clifford Mansion, where she encounters theghost of Richard Baxter.The grieving ghost tells her an incomplete story of its life.A story that will ...

While investigating a spate of unexplained deaths in a remote village, Mumbai-based journalist Mamta learns of the dakini: a bloodthirsty entity that haunts the surrounding forests, leaving mutilated corpses in her wake.As the villagers' terror grows, so does their dangerous suspicion of women. With lives on the line, including her own, Mamta is dragged into a race against time-all whilst trying to escape her traumatic past, which threatens to turn her own mind against her....

What happens when an irritating but lovable wise-cracking 'Stranger' called Iyer meets a frustrated and arrogant teenager, Jai, on a fateful day in a congested room at the metro station? Catastrophe!!!Meanwhile, Pathan never had the pleasure of happiness in his life yet he thanked Allah for every second of it...Abandoned by fate and friends, surrounded by responsibilities and poverty... This hard-coated man from the city of Delhi knew only thing and that was to keep faith in ...

The famous Kola performances of Tulu Nadu involve dancers who invite powerful, sacred spirits to possess them. Through the performers, and surrounded by vibrant colours and striking visuals, these spirits - known as Daiva - may settle disputes, provide guidance, grant blessings and pass judgement.However, there is so much more to it than art and devotion. From Panjurli, the benevolent boar spirit to Bobbarya, guardian of the sea, this book explores it all: the kinds of Daiva, their...

This book presents select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering Research (ICAMER 2019). The books examines various areas of mechanical engineering namely design, thermal, materials, manufacturing and industrial engineering covering topics like FEA, optimization, vibrations, condition monitoring, tribology, CFD, IC engines, turbo-machines, automobiles, manufacturing processes, machining, CAM, additive manufacturing, modelling and simulat...

This book presents select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on “Artificial-Business Analytics, Quantum and Machine Learning: Trends, Perspectives, and Prospects” (Com-IT-Con 2023) held at the Manav Rachna University in July 2023. It covers topics such as artificial intelligence and business analytics, virtual/augmented reality, quantum information systems, cyber security, data science, and machine learning. The book is useful for researchers and professionals interested in th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Guide to Battery Technologies: From Portable Devices to Electric Vehicles" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of energy storage and portable power. This comprehensive book offers a deep dive into the world of batteries, covering a wide range of technologies and their applications. From the early days of portable power to the latest advancements in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, this ...

This book is a comprehensive, step-by-step and one-stop guide for the Java SE 8 Programmer II exam (IZ0-809). Salient features of this book include: 100% coverage of the exam topics, a full-length mock exam, practice exam questions, exam notes and tips.Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer II Guide (Exam IZ0-809) is a comprehensive guide for the OCPJP 8 exam.The book starts by answering frequently asked questions about the OCPJP 8 exam (Chapter 1). The book map...

These poems are very special and are presented in different styles and varieties with each reflecting a unique message. Here, the reader is invited to glimpse, feel and understand the messages in the “Expressions from the Heart” as the Author welcomes the reader to share his world and his experiences… a gift from his heart to the hearts of his readers. The Author sincerely hopes that the messages contained within the pages of this book touch your hearts as they have touched his.

Everyone's Everyday English: A Learner-friendly Source.Everyone's Everyday English is an ideal handbook which enables English language learners to speak or write accurate sentences.This book provides functional grammar concepts of English with clear instructions to facilitate the practical needs of spoken and written communication.Moreover, this book presents example sentences and exercises to make learners comprehend the given grammar concepts.Learn joyfull...

This book examines the growing interest in gasification technology, which has become the primary route for effectively utilizing solid carbonaceous material for energy generation and syngas production. The thermochemical conversion of solids, including pyrolysis, combustion, and gasification, has become a primary method for extracting energy and value-added chemicals. However, gasification technology is the most efficient and economical way to utilize solid fuel. Understanding the gasifica...

As industrial automation systems become reliant on digital technologies, they face growing threats from sophisticated cyberattacks. Traditional cybersecurity measures often struggle to keep up with the evolving threat landscape, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable. AI-enhanced cybersecurity offers a promising solution by leveraging machine learning and intelligent algorithms to detect, respond to, and even predict cyber threats in real time. By integrating AI into industrial cyberse...