In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a "layered" manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bank-issued gold certificates. In a groundbreaking manner, Bhatia offers a similar paradigm for the evolution of digital currencies. Bhatia's analysis begins in Renaissan...

The remarkable story of Helen Forrester, author of Twopence to Cross the Mersey, and how she turned tragedy to triumph.When Helen Forrester’s father went bankrupt in the 1930’s, she and her six siblings fell from a comfortable middle-class existence into wretched poverty. Later in life, Helen wrote a ground-breaking series of memoirs, starting with Twopence to Cross the Mersey, which told the harrowing account of her family’s struggles in Depression-era Liverpool. It was a story fi...

Gummy Mummy turns a sticky little habit into a fun, feel-good lesson!Gummy Little's hands are a little too...sticky!From shiny toys to treats, the things he loves just seem to follow him home.Gummy Mummy decides it's finally time for Little to learn what truly belongs to him.Will her clever lesson stick?Find out in this sweet and wise rhyming tale from the world of gummy bears.A lovable gummy bear protagonist whose ...

***“*A manual to help us understand how we can best care for, nourish, and show grace to ourselves, The Hormone Shift outlines the information about our bodies that all women should have access to, long before they reach perimenopause.”—Gwyneth PaltrowThe goop hormone authority offers an empowering new approach to taking charge of hormone shifts through every stage of life—especially menopause.**When hormonal highs, lows, twists, and turns feel overwhelming, Dr. Ta...

A 20-something in Mumbai must make the choice of a lifetime—her career in New York City or an arranged marriage in India—in this heartwarming and funny contemporary romance.“A boisterous family drama . . . takes satirical aim at marriage-obsessed cultural norms.” —Shelf AwarenessZoya Sahni has a great education, a fulfilling job and a loving family (for the most part). But she is not the perfect Indian girl. She’s overweight, spunk...

In 1971, the average American could buy a home with just two and a half years of income. Today, it takes more than five. Despite decades of innovation, productivity gains, and an increasingly digital world, real wealth seems harder to attain. If technology is making us more efficient, why are basic necessities becoming less affordable? In Bitcoin Age, best-selling author of Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor Nik Bhatia explores humanity's attempt at creating the pe...

Sustainable UAV Ecosystems: Integrating Blockchain, Quantum, and AI for Smart Mobility and SDG Innovation provides a comprehensive examination of technologies that enable secure, intelligent, and sustainable UAV ecosystems for smart mobility and digital infrastructure. It presents theoretical foundations and practical methodologies integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, post-quantum cryptography, and cloud-edge computing for resilient UAV communications....

The New India is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country's destiny. It reveals a picture of a nation on the precipice of dramatic change.'Remarkable... fascinating... brilliant' GuardianBased on six years of detailed research and on-the-ground reporting, the book builds - authoritatively, vividly, indelibly - to become the story of post-c...

'Imagine a horizon.''I can't.'Mithila's world is bound by a Wall enclosing the city of Sumer -- nobody goes out, nothing comes in. The days pass as they have for two thousand years: just enough to eat for just enough people, living by the rules. Within the city, everyone knows their place.But when Mithila tries to cross the Wall, every power in Sumer comes together to stop her.To break the rules is to risk all of civilizatio...

Rose Burke has been trained to see the Fae as enemies. Conscripted by a mad King for her gift of the Sight, she has spent years isolating herself to become the best of the Scouts—a team dedicated to fighting the Fae. But Rose’s first patrol in the Fae’s forest goes horribly wrong. Rescued then abandoned by an elven noble, Rose is captured and taken to the wicked Lord Caitiff, the ruler of a brutal Fae Court. Forced into servitude to save her life, Rose is gifted as a pet to the very el...

"Travel agent has become an integral part of the worlds fastest growing travel and tourism industry. A large percentage of all international and domestic travel is arranged by travel agents. The scope and functions of a modern travel agency have increased manifold over the years. The present book The Business of Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management explains the various concepts of travel agency operations in a systematic manner and makes it easier for not only students of tourism mana...

Find your Power Type to discover your personalized plan for weight loss, energy, and lasting health. No more one-size-fits-all diets!Modern womanhood often means juggling multiple roles—businesswoman, mother, spouse, homemaker, and more—all while being expected to look perfectly composed. In other words, it means being superhuman. The truth is, it can seem impossible to maintain physical health while navigating our busy lives. We’re overwhelmed and exhausted, which...