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White Blood
by Nanak SinghA lyrical, luminous offering from the pioneer of Punjabi novel writing and Sahitya Akademi‐awardee Nanak SinghWhen a ticket officer apprehends a ticketless traveller at the Amritsar Railway Station, he is shocked to discover that the penniless young man in tattered clothes is none other than the widely acclaimed writer Gupteshwar. But even more disconcerting than the state of the author is the story of his new novel, one that lays bare the moral rot besieging twentieth-century Punjab. As the author reads from his unfinished manuscript, it becomes clear that the tale of the two women he is weaving is far from fictional.With its nested narratives, rich prose and fascinating depiction of quotidian life, Nanak Singh's pivotal novel paints an unsparing portrait of a society infected with corruption, casteism and appalling inequality, where those who position themselves as guardians of morality are the ones most willing to abuse their power.
Their Accidental Marriage Deal
by Nina SinghIn the latest Harlequin Romance from Nina Singh, attending a wedding in Vegas wasn&’t supposed to end with her waking up wearing a ring of her own! TO HAVE…BUT NOT TO HOLD? In Las Vegas for a wedding, Hannah accidentally marries her teenage crush, Alden. What happened on that hot, hazy night could certainly be dissolved in the cold light of day. Until Alden asks Hannah to stay married a while—and play the part of being his wife!—while he secures a business deal. But as they travel to his client&’s Aegean island, via romantic Istanbul, his touch keeps giving her very real butterflies. Suddenly, it&’s hard to remember they&’re pretending…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering: Select Proceedings of MRAE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Sanjay Singh Perumalla Janaki Ramulu Sachin Singh GautamThe book presents the select proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Modern Research in Aerospace Engineering (MRAE 2023). It covers the latest research in the field of aerospace engineering and space technology. Various topics covered in this book are aerospace propulsion; space research; avionics and instrumentation; aerodynamics, wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics; structural analysis and finite element method; aerospace materials and manufacturing system; air safety and airworthiness; aircraft control system and stability; aircraft maintenance, overhauling, NDT and other technical tests; autonomous airborne systems; airborne defence systems; AI and ML applications in aerospace engineering; unmanned aerial vehicles and flight mechanics. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals in aerospace engineering and space science and technology.
RC Structures Strengthened with FRP for Earthquake Resistance (Composites Science and Technology)
by Shamsher Bahadur Singh C. V. R. MurtyThis book covers the merits and demerits of advanced composite materials with regard to their applications for earthquake-resistant applications. The chapters in the book are divided into the following main topics: (a) the processing and fabrication of fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials, (b) the mechanical characteristics of materials, (c) the design of strengthening and reinforcing systems for earthquake resistance of the deficient structural system, and (d) design of new earthquake-resistant structures using advanced composite materials. The chapters present experimental tests and numerical modeling of responses of various kinds of structural elements for predicting the load versus deflection response, energy absorption capacity, ductility index, energy ratios, failure modes, and load capacity. It also looks at different kinds of composite systems and their hybrid or functionally graded composites using advanced composite materials, such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), aramid fiber-reinforced polymer (AFRP), basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP), and natural fiber-reinforced polymer (NFRP). The results presented in this book will be of high interest to scientists, researchers, students, and engineers working in the fields of advanced composite materials such as FRPs and other forms of composites for seismic retrofitting and strengthening of deficient structures. This book is helpful for teachers and (undergraduate, Master, and Ph.D.) students to develop a fundamental understanding of the design of earthquake-resistant design of structures (such as buildings, bridges, and industrial structures) using lightweight, durable, and sustainable FRP materials.
The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life
by Simran Jeet SinghA National Bestseller&“I love this book… It is rich in wisdom, religious and personal, and it is absolutely charming.&” —Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, WowAn inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service.As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily: at school, in their neighborhood, playing sports, and later in college and beyond. Despite the prejudice and hate he faced, this self-described &“turban-wearing, brown-skinned, beard-loving Sikh&” refused to give in to negativity. Instead, Singh delved deep into the Sikh teachings that he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. These Sikh tenets of love and service to others have empowered him to forge a life of connection and a commitment to justice that have made him a national figure in the areas of equity, inclusion, and social justice. The Light We Give lays out how we can learn to integrate ethical living to achieve personal happiness and a happier life. It speaks to those who are inspired to take on positive change but don&’t know where to begin. To those who crave the chance to be empathetic but are afraid of looking vulnerable. To those who seek the courage to confront hatred with love and compassion. Singh reaches beyond his comfort zone to practice this deeper form of living and explores how everyone can learn the insights and skills that have kept him engaged and led him to commit to activism without becoming consumed by anger, self-pity, or burnout. Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give is a transformative book of hope that shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change.
The Pocket Guru: Guidance and mantras for spiritual awakening and emotional wisdom
by Siri Sat SinghFrom Dr. Siri Sat Nam, a licensed therapist who stars on Viceland's The Therapist, The Pocket Guru offers emotional centeredness and mental peace. Using Dr. Siri's calming style, the book presents readers with 108 topics to focus on—including commitment, forgiveness, intimacy, and love—and mantras to help them find personal growth and fulfillment. Packed with wisdom on discovering spiritual harmony, meditative practices targeting 11 different aspects of self, and a simple format that invites readers to dip in and out or read the book from start to finish, this is a rich source for deepening self-awareness.
Women Entrepreneurs: Building Sustainable Business Models in Digital Spaces, Case Studies, and Experiences
by Tilottama Singh Richa Goel Manleenjot Kaur Michela FlorisThis book describes the path of women entrepreneurs who manage sustainable enterprises and delves into the issues that women entrepreneurs encounter along with the steps they are taking to overcome these obstacles. It also addresses the scaffolding provided by liminal digital spaces to the sustainable business models run by women entrepreneurs, as well as how organizations can profit from utilizing digital spaces to improve their operations.Women Entrepreneurs: Building Sustainable Business Models in Digital Spaces, Case Studies, and Experiences presents aspiring entrepreneurs, sustainable businesses, government stakeholders, and financial and funding prospects in Society 5.0. This book provides insights into prominent women entrepreneurs in the global economy and creates a bridge between innovation and liminal digital spaces. It offers real‑life cases diving into the journey of entrepreneurs being job creators highlighting the urgent need for sustainable and innovative company practices and presents a comprehensive strategy for a circular economy.Whether you are an entrepreneur, a policymaker, a researcher, or simply someone interested in the subject, this book offers an opportunity to understand and promote the growth and empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the digital age.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: Technological Advancements, Applications and Opportunities
by Tiratha Raj Singh Hemraj Saini Moacyr Comar JuniorBioinformatics and Computational Biology: Technological Advancements, Applications and Opportunities is an invaluable resource for general and applied researchers who analyze biological data that is generated, at an unprecedented rate, at the global level. After careful evaluation of the requirements for current trends in bioinformatics and computational biology, it is anticipated that the book will provide an insightful resource to the academic and scientific community. Through a myriad of computational resources, algorithms, and methods, it equips readers with the confidence to both analyze biological data and estimate predictions.The book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential and emerging topics: Cloud-based monitoring of bioinformatics multivariate data with cloud platforms Machine learning and deep learning in bioinformatics Quantum machine learning for biological applications Integrating machine learning strategies with multiomics to augment prognosis in chronic diseases Biomedical engineering Next generation sequencing techniques and applications Computational systems biology and molecular evolution While other books may touch on some of the same issues and nuances of biological data analysis, they neglect to feature bioinformatics and computational biology exclusively, and as exhaustively. This book's abundance of several subtopics related to almost all of the regulatory activities of biomolecules from where real data is being generated brings an added dimension.
Energy Efficient Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges (Advances in Manufacturing, Design and Computational Intelligence Techniques)
by Varun Pratap Singh Ashwani Kumar Chandan Swaroop Meena Gaurav DwivediThe text discusses energy-efficient vehicles as an essential element of sustainable transportation. The text highlights the social, economic, and environmental benefits associated with energy-efficient automobiles, which effectively solve the issue of greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, boost energy security, and promote zero-emission. The energy-efficient technologies for transportation, accessibility and safety of the transport system, environmental footprint, health impact, economic development, and social growth are the central theme of the book. It further presents future integrated mobility-energy systems and sustainability indicators.This book: Examines policies, challenges, and the latest developments in the field of sustainable mobility. Discusses the latest advances in the field of energy storage systems, batteries, image processing, obstacle identification, and automatic gear trains. Highlights the safety, security, and risk management related to sustainable transportation, covering zero emissions and sustainability indicators. Presents electric vehicle grid integration and infrastructure for e-vehicle charging. Aims to provide an overview of various aspects of EV, HEV, ITS, and vehicular network deployment design, encompassing the technological advancements, challenges, and opportunities associated with this rapidly evolving field. Understanding the transportation needs and preferences of youth populations in shaping transportation policy and promoting sustainable urban development to design transportation systems that are efficient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Synergize exploration related to the various properties and functionalities through extensive theoretical and numerical modeling present in the energy sector. This book is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, automotive engineering, manufacturing engineering, and environmental engineering.
Advances in Bioinformatics
by Vijai Singh Ajay KumarThe second edition of Advances in Bioinformatics presents the latest developments in bioinformatics in gene discovery, genome analysis, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, metabolic flux analysis, drug discovery, and drug repurposing. It includes advancements in the applications of bioinformatics in the analysis of non-coding RNA, next-generation sequencing, genome-scale modelling, high throughput drug screening, precision medicine, automation and artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The chapter also summarizes the technologies and concepts that form the basis of this functional genomics approach. Additionally, the book highlights some of the areas in which bioinformatics resources and methods are being developed to support the drug discovery pipeline. The chapter also discusses the role of bioinformatics in modelling and simulations of molecular biology systems in pathways identification and design. It is a valuable source of information for beginners in bioinformatics and students, researchers, scientists, clinicians, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders who are interested in harnessing the potential of bioinformatics in biomedical and allied sciences.
Hydrological Processes Modelling and Data Analysis: A Primer (Water Science and Technology Library #127)
by Vijay P. Singh Rajendra Singh Pranesh Kumar Paul Deepak Singh Bisht Srishti GaurThis book provides a state-of-the-art overview of the concepts and methodologies of data and modelling-driven hydrological analyses and their wide range of practical applications. The book is driven by the realisation that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are essential in engineering hydrology to produce well-trained hydrologists. Such hydrologists will be equipped to face future societal challenges that require enhanced information and communication technology tools and integration of technical and non-technical areas. The book contains 12 chapters that introduce the principles of hydrological data analysis and highlight the current and emerging tools and techniques for analysing hydrologic data. The book describes the types of data typically used in hydrological analyses. It highlights the revolutionary technological advancements made toward hydrological data collection, including the use of drones and smartphones. The foremost objective of the book is to present the hydrological data analysis procedures. It explains the steps involved in data analysis for easy understanding of the reader, including students and professionals. This book presents case studies that demonstrate step-by-step procedures involved in typical analysis problems and may guide students and professionals in planning and executing steps to analyse the problem at hand. Case study examples will guide them to understand the intricacies of hydrological data analysis. It provides the readers with a complete package to enrich their understanding of the hydrological data analysis tools and techniques. Subsequently, as well-trained hydrologists, they could execute their learning to meet any specific grand challenge of the twenty-first century.
Textbook of Environment and Ecology
by Vir SinghThis textbook is focused on fundamentals of environment and ecology for undergraduate and graduate students. This is first of its kind book dealing with physical environment, ecosystems, biological diversity, environmental pollution, and environment-influenced natural resource ecology and management. This will cater to the needs of the students, examinees, trainees, and teachers. It consists of 23 chapters spread over 5 sections i.e., ecosystem analysis, natural resources, biodiversity, environmental disruptions, and environmental management. The textbook is well aligned with the syllabus of all central and state universities and offers the latest insights as well to the students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses of ecology and environmental sciences. Every chapter provides summary/points to remember and exercises. Each exercise includes 20 multiple-choice questions, 10 short-answer questions, and 5 long-answer questions. The textbook is a comprehensive coverage for basic and advanced courses in ecology and environmental sciences. Each topic is supported by illustrations, tables, and information boxes etc.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist: A Practical Guide on the Use of POCUS
by Yogen Singh Cécile Tissot María Victoria Fraga Thomas ConlonThis book, written by internationally renowned experts, is a comprehensive text covering all aspects and recommendations regarding the use of POCUS for critically ill neonates and children. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist is structured to address and expand upon recently published international evidence-based POCUS guidelines endorsed by the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC). The book is richly illustrated and includes a robust collection of individual POCUS images and cases. The Electronic Supplementary Materials offer high quality and interesting video clips complementing reader learning, particularly for neonatology, pediatric critical care, and general pediatric providers. Chapter authors provide a practical, experience-based approach to clinical integration of POCUS applications and highlight relevant supportive literature as well as important limitations to POCUS use in the management of critically ill children. The information within the book is also intended to support further clinical and educational research in the practice of pediatric POCUS.
Living Apart Together Transnationally (LATT) Couples: Promoting Mental Health and Intimacy
by Rashmi SinglaThis book provides deep insight into intimacy and distance in the complex, globalised world through the newly coined concept of couples living apart together transnationally (LATT). Based on a review of the past four decades’ seminal studies and narratives from a qualitative empirical study, including both heterosexual and same-sex couples, it shows intimacy can be maintained without geographical proximity. The book has a rich, layered, and nuanced exploration of LATT couples' experiences of relationship maintenance across distance and time through diverse ways, such as digital emotions, online sexual activity, and meaning–making through spirituality, which challenge existing Eurocentric conceptualisations of intimacy and relationships. It also reveals an array of “good practices” for relationship maintenance across countries, which can inspire other couples and practitioners. Thus, the book is an important resource, not only for academics in the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, cultural studies, family science, sociology, migration, and communication but particularly useful for practitioners dealing with couple relationships, such as counselors, social workers, and mental health advisors. It is also relevant for international organizations and multinational corporations working with couples living apart together transnationally.“The implications of this book for ‘how we live now’ are clear – in a more closely connected and mobile world, the possibility of living our most intimate relationships across distance will affect increasing numbers of us… the book’s informative, theoretical, and practical messages have valuable lessons for many of us now and in the future.”Dr Lucy Williams,University of Kent, the UK· “Living Apart Together Transnationally (LATT) Couples: Promoting mental health and intimacy” gives us insights into the everyday lives of couples living apart together (LAT) in a contemporary world characterized by globalisation, and pandemics that have affected border controls and migration policies in different countries. Rashmi Singla invites us to challenge the way we understand intimate relationships that are connected to physical proximity and provides us with innovative ways to maintain emotional and physical intimacy despite geographical separation. Sayaka Osanami TörngrenAssociate Professor of International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Malmö University, SwedenDr. Rashmi Singla’s book “Living Apart Together Transnationally” addresses a very important problem many modern couples encounter living apart in different countries. The increasing globalization of the job market and mass migration in the past four decades have made this topic more important than ever before. However, research about love and life in such conditions is still limited. The research presented in this book reveals some new qualitative research findings about how partners maintain health and intimacy in such challenging conditions. This book presents novel and invaluable research for scholars in the area of love and couple relationships. Victor Karandashev, Ph. D.,Professor of Aquinas College, Michigan, The U.S.A.Dr. Rashmi Singla's work, 'Living Apart Together Transnationally (LATT),' stands as a profoundly empirical exploration of long-distance couples spanning international borders. The book provides captivating revelations into the lives, intimacies, and spiritual dimensions of such relationships. Offering an interdisciplinary approach, it establishes a robust groundwork for further investigations in this emerging field. Lise Paulsen Galal, PhD, Associate Professor in Intercultural Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark.How important is proximity in intimate relationships when partners live apart in different countries? This question sits at the core of this timely book, which offers new insights, in part
Ceramics: Contemporary Artists Working in Clay
by Kate SingletonThis ebook presents the work of 30 contemporary artists who have turned to clay to shape their most innovative ideas into stunning works of art. From cups shaped like crystals to a tree trunk made of porcelain and stoneware planters painted to look like ladies, popular curator and blogger Kate Singleton collects here whimsical pieces with narrative, graphic, curious, and organic qualities that blur the line between fine art, design, and craft. Ceramics is a vital guide to an evolving medium and for those interested in the future of art and craft.
Indian Realism (Routledge Revivals)
by Jadunath SinhaFirst published in 1938, Indian Realism is a reconstruction of the Yogacara Vijnanavada (Subjective Idealism) and an exhaustive criticism of it by the different schools of Indian realism. The exposition of the doctrine is based on the works of Santaraksita and Kamalasila and the critics of Vijnanavada. Generally each thinker’s exposition and criticism have been given separately. Profound thinkers like Kumarila, Jayanta Bhatta, Vacaspatimisra, Sridhara and Sankara have been included. There is a criticism of Vedanta by the Buddhist realists and the different schools of the Vedanta. Incidentally, the Yogacara subjectivism has been compared with the idealism of Berkeley and the sensationism of Hume. Parallel arguments of many contemporary realists, too, have been quoted to show that philosophical genius of a particular type is apt to move in the same groove, irrespective of its location. This book will be of interest to students of philosophy, religion and South Asian studies.
Non-Metallic Technical Textiles: Materials and Technologies (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Mukesh Kumar Sinha Ritu PandeyThis book describes various aspects of technical textiles and materials, emerging technologies, plant by-products, ultrafine fibers, functional fibers, and fabrics, covering the entire spectrum of technical textiles. It covers the fundamental aspects of emerging technology, materials, and processes. It also discusses various futuristic potential nanofibrous material spun via needleless technology and their inherent properties utilized for creating functional applications in the field of technical textiles.Features: Covers the fundamentals of technical fibers and their processing technologies. Explores natural fibers from agro-residue for high-value technical textiles. Presents up-to-date summary of technical textiles and associated technology. Highlights research and development studies data translated into product-oriented research and practical applications. Identifies the coloring ability of prevailing and new sources of pigments from bioresources. The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in textile and industrial engineering, materials science, and engineering, including apparel engineering.
Tribology for Energy, Environment and Society: Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Tribology (ICIT) 2022, (IndiaTrib-2022) (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Sujeet Kumar Sinha Deepak Kumar Nitya Nand Gosvami Prathima NalamThis book comprises the select proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Industrial Tribology (ICIT), IndiaTrib-2022, jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, and the Tribology Society of India. It covers recent developments in the broad field of tribology. Apart from the traditional fields in tribology, this book also covers many new emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in tribology, bio-tribology, 3D printing, etc. This book is highly useful for researchers and professionals in the field of tribology, mechanical engineering, production engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering, and engineering materials.
The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty in the Age of Algorithmic Surveillance (The Information Society Series)
by Aram Sinnreich Jesse GilbertHow data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI pose new long-term threats and opportunities—and how we can use them to make better decisions in the face of technological uncertainty.In The Secret Life of Data, Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert explore the many unpredictable, and often surprising, ways in which data surveillance, AI, and the constant presence of algorithms impact our culture and society in the age of global networks. The authors build on this basic premise: no matter what form data takes, and what purpose we think it&’s being used for, data will always have a secret life. How this data will be used, by other people in other times and places, has profound implications for every aspect of our lives—from our intimate relationships to our professional lives to our political systems.With the secret uses of data in mind, Sinnreich and Gilbert interview dozens of experts to explore a broad range of scenarios and contexts—from the playful to the profound to the problematic. Unlike most books about data and society that focus on the short-term effects of our immense data usage, The Secret Life of Data focuses primarily on the long-term consequences of humanity&’s recent rush toward digitizing, storing, and analyzing every piece of data about ourselves and the world we live in. The authors advocate for &“slow fixes&” regarding our relationship to data, such as creating new laws and regulations, ethics and aesthetics, and models of production for our data-fied society.Cutting through the hype and hopelessness that so often inform discussions of data and society, The Secret Life of Data clearly and straightforwardly demonstrates how readers can play an active part in shaping how digital technology influences their lives and the world at large.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Technology and the Humanities
by Chan Sin-Wai Mak Kin-Wah Leung Sze MingRoutledge Encyclopedia of Technology and the Humanities is a pioneer attempt to introduce a wide range of disciplines in the emerging field of techno-humanities to the English-reading world.This book covers topics such as archaeology, cultural heritage, design, fashion, linguistics, music, philosophy, and translation. It has 20 chapters, contributed by 26 local and international scholars. Each chapter has its own theme and addresses issues of significant interest in the respective disciplines. References are provided at the end of each chapter for further exploration into the literature of the relevant areas. To facilitate an easy reading of the information presented in this volume, chapters have been arranged according to the alphabetical order of the topics covered.This Encyclopedia will appeal to researchers and professionals in the field of technology and the humanities, and can be used by undergraduate and graduate students studying the humanities.
Wine Uncorked: My guide to the world of wine
by Fred SirieixHow to select wine for its taste, not its packaging or its price. Knowing the difference between all those bottles on the supermarket shelves will double the pleasure you get from a glass of wine and, with Fred Sirieix as your guide, you'll discover how to get the flavour you want. In Wine Uncorked, Fred decants a career's worth of expertise, revealing how everything from percentage to vintage impacts what ends up in your glass, how to decipher a label and the optimum temperatures for serving. He then takes you on a tour of the regions, showing you how the landscape and climate work their magic on the wine produced around the world, highlighting key producers to suit all budgets along the way.If you have ever said, 'I wish I knew more about wine,' this is the book for you.
The Secret Life of John le Carre
by Adam SismanThe extraordinary secret life of a great novelist, which his biographer could not publish while le Carré was alive. Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Adam Sisman's definitive biography, published in 2015, provided a revealing portrait of this fascinating man; yet some aspects of his subject remained hidden.Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over five decades. To these relationships he brought much of the tradecraft that he had learned as a spy - cover stories, cut-outs and dead letter boxes. These clandestine operations brought an element of danger to his life, but they also meant deceiving those closest to him. Small wonder that betrayal became a running theme in his work.In trying to manage his biography, the novelist engaged in a succession of skirmishes with his biographer. While he could control what Sisman wrote about him in his lifetime, he accepted that the truth would eventually become known. Following his death in 2020, what had been withheld can now be revealed.The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject. “Now that he is dead,” Sisman writes, “we can know him better.”
The End of Days: Armageddon and Prophecies of the Return (Earth Chronicles Book 7) (Earth Chronicles #7)
by Zecharia SitchinThe groundbreaking, bestselling series—millions of copies sold worldwide!A classic of ancient human history—and one of the inspirations behind the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens—Zecharia Sitchin’s Earth Chronicles series is the revelatory and deeply provocative masterwork that forever altered humankind’s view of our history and our destiny.The fantastic conclusion to the groundbreaking Earth Chronicles series brings together past and present to offer a radical vision of the futureThirty years ago, Zecharia Stichin challenged established notions of the origins of Earth and man. In a series of provocative books, he offered a radical new theory, based on indisputable documentary evidence, of extraterrestrial beings—the Anunnaki—who arrived eons ago to plant mankind’s genetic seed. In this triumphant final volume, he closes the circle, exploring the profound question that has troubled us throughout time—from the Bible’s Daniel to Sir Isaac Newton to modern Americans—When will the end come?In The End of Days, Sitchin solves ancient enigmas, dechipers the original meaning of religious symbols, analyzes scientific calculations, explores Messianic expectation, and bridges the links between history and prophecy—between the 21st century, A.D. and the 21st century B.C.—to present a startling vision of what is to come for us all.
Black X: Liberatory thought in Azania
by Tendayi SitholeWhat does it mean to be Black in an anti-Black world?In Black X: Liberatory Thought in Azania, Tendayi Sithole offers a compelling example of how to engage South Africa differently. Set in the Black point of view as a site of critical reflection, he confronts the question of colonial conquest, social cohesion and justice. Since South Africa is a name given to the country by its conquerors, not by its indigenous inhabitants, for true liberation, a renaming needs to occur. The concept of Azania holds this emancipatory gesture.The post conquest, post 1994 liberal narratives mute the prevalence of racism while valorizing non-racialism and the transcendence of race. To indicate this silencing, the book deploys the concept of X, both as a signifier of repression and dehumanization of the Black subject, and as an empty signifier that holds the opportunity for radical and compassionate rehumanization.The book examines these strands of erasure and hope for the Black subject. Sithole scrutinizes the colonial contract, arguing that it is not a contract since there has never been an agreement between the indigenous people and the settler colonialists. This brings into focus the land question, specifically land dispossession and its existential connection to black life. The relevance of Black Consciousness to the Azanian existential tradition is based on Steve Biko’s case that Marxism ignores Black ontological misery through its valorization of class and failure to include anti-Black racism in its analysis of power. Finally, Sithole analyses Mabogo P. More’s philosophical meditations around what it means to be Black in an anti-Black world.In erasing the idea of South Africa and inscribing an open-ended naming of X, the book opens the way for something new to take its place that is imbued with greater humanity. This gesture opens up the potential to think about liberation in this country that is yet to rename and redefine itself.
Michael and Ganesha
by Uma SivaramanEmbark on a fantastical journey where the divine and the mundane intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Why do the snakes around Lord Shiva’s neck flick their tongues at Mike? What is the reason behind Mata Kali’s enigmatic smile towards him? These mysteries are just the beginning of a series of extraordinary encounters. Experience the warmth of an unlikely friendship that blooms between gods and humans, revealing that help can come from the most divine places. Discover Lord Vishnu’s ingenious solution to the world’s plastic crisis. But beware, for Durvasa, the Sage known for his rage, is on the prowl for his magic wand – a moment that calls for everyone to take cover! This book invites you to embrace your inner greenie. Learn why goat-mowers are the eco-friendly alternative to gas-mowers, providing the bonus of natural lawn fertilization. And when wild weather brings gloom, find out where to seek solace. As global warming presents a daunting challenge, even the gods are perplexed. Can they stop Heavenly warming without first addressing Earth’s climate crisis? Witness the ingenuity of the world’s children as they lead the way in environmental stewardship. Join us on this whimsical adventure where Lord Bairava’s B-dog challenges Darwin’s theories, and pigs might just have giraffe legs. ‘Godly Solutions to Worldly Problems’ is not just a read; it’s a journey that will make you laugh and think, offering divine answers to earthly dilemmas.