A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!She’s an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he’s a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink.An ultimatum from Summer Preston’s thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team’s captain, Aiden Crawford. She’s caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becomin...

**AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERHe’s on edge while she’s en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.**Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fan base and too many expectations on his shoulders, he’s struggling to make his first career goal. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, i...

There are intrinsic vulnerabilities in traditional computer vision systems, such as data tampering and adversarial attacks. This book illustrates how blockchain's decentralized and immutable ledger can mitigate these risks. Further, it examines the role of proxy smart contracts in implementing security protocols and ensuring data integrity within computer vision approaches.Discusses the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain and generative artificial intellig...

An unexpected spark between a hockey player and the coach’s daughter might cause them to cross the line in the next Dalton University book from international bestselling author Bal Khabra.Kian Ishida is all about parties, hockey, and living in the moment. But when he realizes he’s headed to the NHL without his degree, his late dad’s one wish for him, he’s determined to make up those last few credits. Desperate for help, he joins a study group led by none other than...

“An accessible, concise, systematic, and comprehensive primer on wellness and healing.”—Dr. Gabor Maté, MD, author of When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden StressDo you regularly experience chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, or other symptoms of chronic stress? The Mind-Body Cure will teach you how to manage your stress hormones and eliminate chronic stress in 7 simple steps.In The Mind-Body Cure, Bal...

**“A must-read for sports-romance lovers.”—Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Off Campus seriesAN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The road to redemption is far from smooth as ice in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the USA Today bestselling author of Collide.**Sierra Romanova was an Olympian figure skater before a life-altering accident on the ice left her with panic attacks eve...

Opening My Umbrella to Welcome You is a profound poetry collection by AHMED BAL HAMAR, Translated & Artworks by Ghadah Kamal. Published by Sulfur Editions in 2026, the book features 83 poetic and contemplative pieces that delve into the depths of the human soul to explore intricate themes of love, loss, and lingering memories. The author extensively employs elements of nature—such as relentless waves, fierce storms, and distant stars—to translate internal emotional and spiritual s...

**WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERShift from thoughtlessness to thoughtfulness and reclaim your abundant future, with Gordy Bal, founder of the Conscious Thought Revolution.**Imagine a life where your measurement of success is impact, not money. Health is wealth, and financial abundance flows as you live your purpose. With this new mindset, you begin to play the most magnificent game of life. You get to enjoy the glorious experience of being alive o...

THE ARCTIC HOME IN THE VEDAS A New Key To The Interpretation Of Many Vedic Texts And Legends by BAL GANGADHAR TILAK: Embark on a journey into the intersection of ancient texts and geographical exploration with Bal Gangadhar Tilak's "THE ARCTIC HOME IN THE VEDAS." This thought-provoking work proposes a unique interpretation of Vedic texts, suggesting that they contain references to an Arctic homeland for ancient civilizations. Tilak's analy...

Hydrogels in Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering: Advances in Bone and Cartilage Regeneration is a comprehensive evaluation of new and existing biomaterials transforming orthopedic care: in particular, it examines the science and application of hydrogels, showcasing their remarkable ability to mimic natural tissue environments, promote healing, and integrate seamlessly with the body. It reviews recent advances in hydrogel technology, including their design, synthesis, and functionalization for ...

As it concerns religious, political and historical aspects of Nepalese society, Heritage Preservation and Rights in Nepal : The Newar Language, Culture and Rituals should appeal to everyone interested in South Asia, castes, ethnic nationalism, anthropology, Buddhism and Hinduism.BAL GOPAL SHRESTHA (PhD, Leiden, 2002) authored The Sacred Town of Sankhu: The Anthropology of Newar Rituals, Religion and Society in Nepal (2012, pbk. 2013) and The Newars of Sikkim: Reinventing Language, ...

Narratology in Practice opens up the well-known theory of narrative to various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Written as a companion to Mieke Bal’s international classic Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative, in which the examples focus almost exclusively on literary studies, this new book offers more elaborate analyses of visual media, especially visual art and film. Read independently or in parallel withits companion, Narratology i...