Across the 25 FeetA literary coming-of-age novel.In the golden heat of 1990s Karachi and the quiet corridors of Muscat, Across the 25 Feet traces the luminous, heart-tugging journey of Faraz, a boy on the edge of manhood, and on the cusp of everything.Faraz is fifteen, bright and restless, caught between the echo of a cricket ball striking bat and the quiet ache of unspoken love. Raised partly in the Gulf and partly in Paki...

This book represents a new hypothetical research on the unique concepts of merging space time and energy as a single entity, it also tries to unify space, energy, matter and all the fundamental forces and particles into a single particle called GOS (Granular Oblate Spheroids) particles. It also represents some evidences that support the existence of this concept. Their spinning and angular properties give rises to the nature of reality.

The goal and mission of this book is to make people aware of the differences between fake wealth and real wealth and to explain to them how they could become rich. The main goal of this book is to create a nation of think tanks that could give and create value by solving problems and can be profitable for humans. It is not a traditional-financial help book, but you can call it a guidebook for life because it will help you understand the concept of how to become successful in every sphere o...

This book addresses the needs of researchers on the fundamental level as well as those with more advanced knowledge of microgrids and their evolution. This book covers newly emerging trends in fields such as computer science, energy, electrical engineering, and electronics and brings the reader current on the newly emerging fields that play an important role in the power infrastructure.Microgrids: Design, Challenges, and Prospects provides knowledge on decision mak...

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Market mistakes to avoid: "Written for investors at all levels…[a] practical, no-nonsense guide."— Publishers WeeklyOne of Money Week 's Five Best Books of the YearInvestors are tempted daily by misleading or incomplete information. They may make a lucky bet, realize a sizable profit, and find themselves full of confidence. Their next high-stakes gamble might backfire, not only hitting them in the balance sheet but also taking a m...

Microgrids are the most innovative area in the electric power industry today. Future microgrids could exist as energy-balanced cells within existing power distribution grids or stand-alone power networks within small communities.A definitive presentation on all aspects of microgrids, this text examines the operation of microgrids – their control concepts and advanced architectures including multi-microgrids. It takes a logical approach to overview the purpose and the technical aspe...

String theory says we live in a ten-dimensional universe, but that only four are accessible to our everyday senses. According to theorists, the missing six are curled up in bizarre structures known as Calabi-Yau manifolds. In The Shape of Inner Space, Shing-Tung Yau, the man who mathematically proved that these manifolds exist, argues that not only is geometry fundamental to string theory, it is also fundamental to the very nature of our universe.Time and again, where Yau ...

The first comprehensive guide for mastering venture capitalEssentials of Venture Capital is your guide to understanding how venture capital and technology finance works from the inside out. Author Alexander Haislip easily explains the most complex concepts in venture capital and how the business is evolving to meet modern market needs. He illuminates the opaque industry that drives innovation in Silicon Valley and beyond.Learn how venture cap...

A complete guide to smart grid networking and communications for energy engineersWith contributions from more than 30 experts, Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking describes cutting-edge technologies for connecting the electrical power infrastructure to modern, computerized communications networks. The book offers essential information on standardization, applications, protocols, automation, architecture, and management. Key topics such as bidirectional communication, ...

Winner of the Aspen Words Literary PrizeWinner of the Royal Society of Literature's Encore AwardShortlisted for the Women's Prize for FictionA New York Times and Washington Post Notable Book of the Year“Assured and formidable.” — Wall Street JournalAfter years away from her family’s homeland, and reeling from a disastrous love affair, actress Sonia Nasir returns to Haifa to visit her older sis...

This book is a gold mine of wisdom and a must read for the young graduates and entrepreneurs entering their practical life in the real world after their basic or advanced education. It provides guidelines in business matters, loans and banking, providing bankers perspective to the entrepreneurs on borrowing matters. The deep recession of 2007, has been stubbornly overshadowing the developed world. Many Western countries are struggling with much larger debts and very high unemployment rates...