In rain-dark Seattle, a disciplined man who has spent years choosing control over feeling is quietly undone by illness, memory, and the unseen presence of an unborn child moving through the lives he thought were settled. As hospital rooms, restored homes, and rain-streaked streets draw two wounded hearts back toward one another, old silences crack open, exposing family scars, buried devotion, and the ache of love delayed. Tender, wistful, and softly luminous, this story traces regret, inhe...

The abandoned mansion should have been empty. Instead, something ancient stirs in the dark—tall, regal, and hungry. A vampire queen rises from centuries of sleep, her presence filling the ruined halls with quiet power. With calm, deliberate control, she draws him closer, claiming his body for her own pleasure. Every touch is intentional. Every command soft but absolute. He yields willingly, caught between awe and raw desire as she uses him exactly as she wishes. Surrender, heat, and the sl...

This book discusses the thermo-mechanical and tribological behavior of various materials manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM). It examines a range of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and provides insights into how processing parameters can be manipulated to achieve desired thermal, mechanical, and tribological characteristics. The book also addresses challenges related to the reproducibility and reliability of additive manufactured (AM) materials, ...

This book explores the diversity of microbiomes, ecological significance, and applications in agriculture, human health, and environmental sustainability. The introductory chapter provides state-of-the-art methods for studying microbiomes, including microscopy, culturing techniques, and molecular biology tools, while examining how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computational biology are revolutionizing microbiome research. It also covers advancements in next-gener...

There is a quiet, magnetic magic that pulls you toward Pilani—a serene, dusty town in Rajasthan where time seems to slow down, making space for big dreams and lifelong stories. For decades, the path to the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) has been a rite of passage, framed by open blue skies, rustling neem trees, and the iconic clock tower standing tall against the horizon.

Red Rose for My Dead Comrade by Sharun Mani is a thought-provoking political novel that explores nationalism, democracy, social justice, media narratives, identity, corruption, and the human cost of conflict. Set across multiple regions of India, the story follows a young protagonist whose journey through political unrest, student activism, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas challenges conventional ideas about patriotism and truth. Blending emotion...

In Mountains, Markets, and Memories, Aditya Mani Gupta invites readers on a family journey through the landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Kazakhstan. Set against the backdrop of Almaty and its surrounding wilderness, this travelogue captures five days of shared discovery, quiet wonder, and joyful connection.

Design RPA solutions to perform a wide range of transactional tasks with minimal cost and maximum ROIKey FeaturesA beginner's guide to learn Robotic Process Automation and its impact on the modern worldDesign, test, and perform enterprise automation task with UiPathCreate Automation apps and deploy them to all the computers in your departmentBook DescriptionRobotic Process Automation (RPA) enables automating business processe...

A daughter's heartfelt tribute to her silent warrior mother and her once-vibrant, now-silent father. Unspoken Love, Unseen Strength tells the real-life story of Ganga, a housewife turned headmistress, who raised four daughters while caring for her bedridden husband. This inspiring memoir is a powerful reminder that even in silence, love speaks—and in struggle, strength is born.

Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of life, filled with challenges and triumphs.Discover the power of storytelling as it weaves together experiences of love, loss, and self-discovery, inviting you to reflect on your own path and embrace life's lessons. In Pinching the Leopard's Spots, the sacred symbolism of the leopard's coat serves as a backdrop for a collection of intimate stories that chronicle my adventures from the sixties onward. These...

Trust at Scale: Why Governance Can't Be an Afterthought in Enterprise AIKarthik ManiMost organisations learn the same lesson too late: trust cannot be added to a system after it is built. A capability ships under pressure, works, and spreads — then an audit, an incident, or a regulator asks who approved this, what data it used, why it decided that, and the organisation discovers the information was never captured and the accountability never assigne...

The first of extra assignment. Dive into the forbidden and satire relation of a student and his hot teacher who is quite a treat.