Prayagraj Stories is a captivating collection of tales set against the backdrop of one of India's most ancient and spiritual cities. From the bustling, narrow lanes of Chowk to the serene, mist-covered banks of the Sangam at dawn, this book captures the living, breathing essence of a city where the past and present flow side by side.Inside, you will meet a diverse cast of characters: an aging priest guarding centuries-old family scrolls, young students navigating love and ambition ...

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:...

"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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...)

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...

Ninety thousand years ago, humanity reached the end of everything it had ever wanted to build. It looked around at a thousand perfect worlds and felt nothing worth preserving. So it voted to forget.One person refused to forget. He has been watching ever since.Now an archivist named Kaeda has found seventeen characters buried in a routine survey log. A breadcrumb. The first of two hundred and sixteen, planted across four centuries of institutional records by someone who need...

World War 3: The Imminent Conflict – Your Essential Guide to Tomorrow's Global StormWhat if the next world war isn't fiction? What if it's already begun—in code, whispers, shadows?The specter of a third global conflict looms, no longer a distant "what if," but an imminent reality."The next world war will not be fought by accident, but by design—shaped by choices, miscalculations, and the relentless march of technology."This ...

"Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery as 'The Path Within' guides you through ancient wisdom and transformative practices to unlock your inner potential. This book offers a practical roadmap to cultivate mindfulness, deepen your connection to the present moment, and awaken to a life of profound peace and purpose."