'Postal worker Jay Mukherjee believes the world is spiralling into madness. But he doesn't remember his own face. The residents of City-8 live a faithless, hopeless, musicless existence, dreading an imminent android uprising. Tortured by the ghosts of his past, Jay struggles to make sense of the squalid realities of urban life.Then he encounters a spider.Long-buried memories begin to resurface, forcing him to confront the darkest corners of his mind.

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms.Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide!In Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition you will discover:...

The six volumes in the Black Wings series, from which these "Best of" tales are selected, stand as a monument to H. P. Lovecraft's incalculable and unassailable influence on contemporary weird fiction, and so the time seemed right for a retrospective volume that exhibits the choicest items from the series. The task of selection was not a simple or straightforward one, for every tale in the series had some claim to be chosen; let it then be said that this volume does not contain necessarily...

Business Analytics in Hospitality and Tourism provides practical introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, and data analysis applications. Structured into systematic chapters, the text covers statistical concepts essential for hospitality and tourism research and decision-making. Through practical examples and exercises, the material demonstrates how analytics inform operational improvements, marketing strategies, and strategic planning. Each chapter progresses f...

Why has modern society become so violent - and what can ordinary people actually do about it?In Order from Chaos: The Cultural Roots of Violence and How to Heal Them, writer and cultural commentator Aditya Beevanapalli argues that the answer has never been primarily legislative. Drawing on history, psychology, sociology, and cultural observation spanning thousands of years, he makes the case that violence rises when the moral and cultural foundations that have historically held hum...

"Laser Physics: Fundamental Principles" explores the fascinating world of laser physics, unveiling the secrets behind how a tiny beam of light can cut through steel, perform delicate surgeries, or paint intricate designs on a silicon chip. We embark on a journey from Einstein's groundbreaking theory of stimulated emission to the first ruby laser's dazzling birth, tracing the evolution of these remarkable devices from their origins to the diverse array of forms they take today.We del...

"This book does the impossible: it makes math fun and easy!" - Sander Rossel, COAS Software SystemsGrokking Algorithms is a fully illustrated, friendly guide that teaches you how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems you face every day as a programmer. You'll start with sorting and searching and, as you build up your skills in thinking algorithmically, you'll tackle more complex concerns such as data compression and artificial intel...

Use Elixir concepts such as metaprogramming to build maintainable web products with clean codeKey FeaturesExplore the various web servers available to build robust web applicationsLeverage Elixir's powerful Plug module to build a request-response pipelineExplore advanced techniques of Elixir to create Domain-Specific languages and build scalable, maintainable web productsBook DescriptionElixir's functional nature and metaprog...

"Her" is a poignant collection of poems that explores quiet, unspoken love—a poet's love for that someone who keeps on getting out of reach. Through evocative images and poignant reflections, the poet traverses the bittersweet beauty of love that never gets reciprocated—the abiding lingering of emotions between words, affection that never really finds its way back. The poems are a tender expression of longing, devotion, and the silent ache of love that never was quite fulfilled.In ...

It's 1980, and Mahesh Pal has just a couple of weeks before he flies out to start a new life in London for his doctoral studies. It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing: His parents are unhappy that he hasn't taken charge of the family business and settled down with a wife and kids. They are even more disappointed in his desire to move abroad.Mahesh remains steadfast in his decision until he receives an unusual letter. A professor whom he barely knew, Devesh Tripathi, has passed away...

The story is about Kshitij, a reincarnated warrior who is reborn into a world filled with suffering and pain. He is destined to face many challenges and obstacles, but also has the power to change his own destiny. As Kshitij grows up, he discovers his true potential and the power to heal others. However, he also attracts the attention of dark forces, led by a powerful sorcerer named Mahakal, who seeks to destroy Kshitij and claim his powers.(To be continued...)

Imagine going to your friend's wedding, meeting a beautiful girl, and eventually getting a chance to talk and spend time with her, alone.Yes, this happened with me. I met Alia at my friend Krishnan's wedding. We spent a couple of hours together on the beach with no disturbance, but getting so lost in the moment, I forgot to take her contact number. Krishnan also knew nothing about her and hence, after spending a beautiful night, the next morning was proving to be worse.But ...