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 The spiritual ethos and the philosophical outlook that the Bhagavad-Gita postulates paves the way for the liberation of man, who, as Rousseau said, ‘being born free, is everywhere in chains’. But equally it is a mirror of human psychology, which enables man to discern his debilities for appropriate redressal.All the same, the boon of an oral tradition that kept it alive for over two millennia became its bane with the proliferation of interpolations therein. Besides muddying its pristine philosophy, these insertions affect the sequential conformity and structural economy of the grand discourse. What is worse, to the chagrin of the majority of the Hindus, some of these legitimize the...

Whereas Mahabharata's Bhagvad-Gita is taken as a philosophical guide, Ramayana's Sundara Kãnda is sought for spiritual solace; many believe that reading it or hearing it recited would remove all hurdles and usher in good tidings! Miracles apart, it's in the nature of this great epic to inculcate fortitude and generate hope in man for it’s a depiction of how Hanuman goes about his errand against all odds.         Besides, it portrays how Seetha, on the verge of self-immolation, overcomes despair to see life in a new light? With rhythm of its verse and the flow of the narrative this sloka to sloka transcreation of the canto beautif...

A government conspiracy exposed. A nation on the brink. And one woman with nothing left to lose.In the explosive conclusion to the Silent Code series, Emily Jensen faces her most dangerous mission yet—bringing down a digital empire built on lies, surveillance, and betrayal.With Dominion tightening its grip and Jack Carter walking a fine line between ally and fugitive, the stakes have never been higher. As public trust erodes and truth becomes a weapon, Emily must rally the last of her allies and face the mastermind behind the chaos.Because the real enemy isn’t just the system—it’s the silence we let it grow in.For fans of Homeland, Mr. Robot, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Sile...

A traitor in the shadows. A ghost from the past. And a system designed to destroy anyone who questions it.After uncovering the secrets behind Dominion—a surveillance network capable of reshaping truth itself—Emily Jensen is marked. Her allies are disappearing. Her enemies are multiplying. And the man she thought she lost may be the only one who can help her take the system down.Jack Carter knows the code better than anyone. But he also knows the cost. With Dominion expanding, and a new player rising from the ashes, Emily and Jack must race against time before silence becomes permanent.Filled with gut-punch twists, raw emotion, and breakneck suspense, Silent Unrest is a masterclass in psy...

A witch with forbidden power. A fae warrior torn by duty. A bond that could unite—or destroy—an entire realm.After the events of Marked by Thorns, Seren Elowen finds herself at the heart of a storm she never meant to start. Now a symbol of rebellion in the fae realm, her very presence threatens Queen Ilyra’s fragile rule. Seren’s magic is changing—growing beyond her control—and the realm is watching.Kael Thornhart was trained to hate witches. Now he’s bound to one by ancient magic and a bond that cuts deeper than any blade. But when whispers of betrayal echo through the Hollow Court, Kael must decide if his loyalty lies with his blood... or his heart.As political unrest de...

A cursed witch. A ruthless fae general. A magical bond that could ignite a war—or spark a love that defies every rule.Seren Elowen has lived her entire life in hiding, suppressing the dangerous magic tied to a forbidden bloodline. But when she's kidnapped by fae soldiers and taken across the veil into a realm of treacherous beauty, her world shatters. There, she learns a devastating truth: she’s magically bonded to Kael Thornhart, the fae general leading the war against witches.Kael is cold, disciplined, and lethal. Seren is everything he was taught to hate. Yet the bond between them crackles with power—and something far more dangerous than magic.As enemies close in and secrets unravel...

What if the key to starting your own successful business was hiding in plain sight—inside a frustrating, everyday problem?In From Problem to Profession, Richard Erschik shares the true story of how he turned a single overlooked problem in the trade show industry into a $10+ million company—without tech, investors, employees, or hype. In this book, he hands you the blueprint to do the same.This is not another get-rich-quick scheme or startup fantasy. It’s a cloneable, common-sense strategy for spotting real-world problems, solving them simply, and turning your solution into a profession. With humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom, Rich walks you through every step—from idea, to inco...

The Truth I Must Invent is a collection of narrative and philosophical poems written in free-verse style. Employing a minimalistic approach and whimsical language, Francis DiClemente explores the themes of self, identity, loneliness, memory, existence, family, parenthood, disability, gratitude, and compassion.The Truth I Must Invent examines the conflicting web of emotions all adults face and the truths that lie in between. This poetic collection peels away the layers of our individual and universal experiences, delving into our innermost thoughts with a voice that speaks to the collective.The work suggests that even in our darkest moments, joy and contentment can be found through resilience...

Poecabulary is a minimalist poetry collection that blurs the line between vocabulary and verse. Words appear in unexpected pairings, creating connections that surprise, challenge, and invite reflection. Each combination is a deliberate act of linguistic play, where alliteration, sound, appearance, randomness, rhyme, and meaning collide.The author explores how similar or opposing words interact, encouraging readers to discover their interpretations and associations. Both a playful exercise and a meditation on language, Poecabulary celebrates the power and flexibility of words.This collection will resonate with language lovers, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how words shape meani...

Janet Does Everything: A Poetical Hodgepodge for Children, Adults and the Undecided is an eclectic collection of verse in the tradition of such rhymesters as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and W. S. Gilbert. Subjects range from the remarkable Janet (who does everything) to Vlad the Impaler (really!) to chihuahuas encountering alien spacecraft to ravenous tigers and Old Testament prophets on vacation.Not enough? You’ll also find political and cultural critiques (sometimes brutal, but always softened by humor) and a touch of pure surrealism. Looking for overblown bogus Shakespearean verse? That’s here, too.Janet Does Everything is the work of Van Evan Fuller, who (through some remarkable coinc...

Book 6. - Adventures in space and fiction fantasy- Four short stories.

An odd ancient artefact that travels to unique destinations. Stealing it from a cave, will the new owner command the universe? Peaceful people invaded by an oppressive evil race of beings. Nevertheless, are they at risk? An irregular spheroid is discovered. Will the discovery blow your mind? A bullying corporate director searches for a mystical substance. Will he survive?

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NCIS Special Agent Linus Schag is no stranger to violence and bloodshed, but when he’s sent to Iraq to take custody of two Navy SEALs suspected of murder, he finds himself thrust into a manmade inferno as coalition forces fight to free northern Iraq from the Islamic extremist group called ISIS.The explosion of an IED allows the SEALs, suspected of killing a fellow commando, to escape and flee up the Tigris River in a stolen Navy patrol boat. Schag pursues the SEALs in another boat assisted by an Army criminal investigator, a vengeful Iraqi interpreter, and a hostile Navy boat crew. Facing danger at each bend in the river, Schag and his companions endure ambushes, firefights, and friendly f...

Winner of three awards for best mystery thriller!On May 8, 1945, WWII in Europe ended with Germany’s surrender. But did the Nazi Party itself surrender? Some say no.1943: A German ship moors in a clandestine anchorage in western Mexico with a cargo of gold intended to bribe the Mexican government into declaring war on the United States. When the attempt fails, the German vessel flees leaving its gold buried somewhere along the coast of the Sea of Cortés.1997: The horrific murder of an old flame’s husband sets former war correspondent Peter Brandt on the hunt for the hidden Nazi treasure. The search takes him down a bloody trail leading from the drug cartels of Mexico to a neo-Nazi train...

Named Best Military Thriller of 2023 by BestThrillers.Finalist, War & Military, 2023 Foreword Reviews Book AwardsFinalist, 2023 Hemingway Award for War FictionFinalist, 2023 Readers Favorite Award for Military FictionThe Spear of Destiny. The Roman Legionnaire's lance that pierced Christ's body as he hung on the cross.Legend claims whomever possesses it will become a great conqueror. But if they lose it, they will lose everything—including their lives.Shortly before WWII, Hitler stole the spear from a museum in Vienna. In the last weeks of the European war, he lost it. General George Patton orders an American OSS team to find the spear and recover it. Unknown to the Americans, both the...

A brother lost to war. A shocking claim. A deadly truth.Former war correspondent Peter Brandt’s childhood innocence died the day his older brother, Keith, died in Vietnam. Now, a quarter of a century later, Keith’s former fiancée, Rhonda White, comes back into Peter’s life with an incredible claim—Keith may still be alive.Twenty-four hours later, police find Rhonda’s body floating in San Diego Bay. Is it murder or suicide?Rhonda’s death and her claim about Peter’s brother set him on an investigation ranging from the beaches and foothills of Southern California to the mountains of Costa Rica. The deeper he digs, the more mysteries he finds: Marines who fought alongside Keith do...