This thesis reports a rare combination of experiment and theory on the role of geometry in materials science. It is built on two significant findings: that curvature can be used to guide crack paths in a predictive way, and that protected topological order can exist in amorphous materials. In each, the underlying geometry controls the elastic behavior of quasi-2D materials, enabling the control of crack propagation in elastic sheets and the control of unidirectional waves traveling at the ...

What if the pain you carry today isn’t a flaw—but a story waiting to be understood?How to Heal Your Childhood Trauma is a compassionate and empowering guide for anyone ready to explore the roots of their emotional wounds and begin the process of deep, lasting healing. Whether you struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense of emptiness, this book will help you uncover how your early experiences have shaped your inner world—and how you ...

What If You Could Live Without Regrets?At the end of life, when time runs short and reflection takes over, people rarely wish they had worked more, earned more, or kept up with society’s demands. Instead, they grieve for the paths not taken, the love unexpressed, and the dreams they let slip away.This book explores the most common regrets people have before death—not to dwell on sorrow, but to spark change. These are the lessons learned too late, shared in ...