The Last Ajita: Book One


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Thirteen-year-old Sarah Wu's life takes an unexpected turn when she manifests as The Last Ajita, a powerful being with the ability to transform worlds. Suddenly hunted by those who seek to exploit her power, Sarah and her loved ones must fight to keep her safe and prevent Earth and Mars from falling into the wrong hands. But Sarah's enemies are not to be underestimated. The Adversary, a master manipulator with nearly limitless resources, has been planning for this moment for centuries. And she's not alone. An otherworldly force known only as "Father" lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. As Sarah struggles to come to terms with her newfound abilities, her friends and family must rally around her to keep her safe. But they're not alone in this fight. The Azan, once responsible for maintaining balance and peace across the world, still exist, though changed by time and tragedy. And their most skilled warrior, Azan Chai, will stop at nothing to protect The Last Ajita. In a race against time, Sarah and her allies must navigate a dangerous world of ancient prophecies, secret societies, and shadowy conspiracies to prevent the ultimate destruction of everything they hold dear. Will Sarah rise to the occasion and fulfill her destiny as The Last Ajita, or will she fall to those who seek to control her power? Find out in this thrilling first installment of The Last Ajita Chronicles!




The Last Ajita: Book Two


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In Book Two of the gripping The Last Ajita Chronicles, Sarah, and her friends find themselves in a race against time to keep the Ajita’s power out of the wrong hands. Having narrowly escaped the clutches of the Illuminated Ones, Sarah and her friends seek refuge in the Sanctuary at the edge of the Earth Loka. But the Sanctuary presents its own challenges, as it exists outside of time and space, making it difficult to balance the Ajita’s duties with her safety. To make matters worse, they are not the only ones searching for the missing piece of the jade table. As they navigate the dangerous world of secret societies and shadowy conspiracies, they must also learn to control their own burgeoning powers. Meanwhile, their greatest enemies are still at large. Chione Salah continues to move freely on Earth, determined to capture the Ajita and bend its power to her own will. And Ab Shagah, the enigmatic Martian known as “Father,” looms in the background, his intentions unclear. As the clock ticks down and the stakes grow higher, Sarah and her friends must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse with the two most dangerous people on Earth and Mars. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, will the Ajita rise to the challenge, or will she fall to those who seek to control her power? Find out in this thrilling second installment of The Last Ajita Chronicles.




The Last Ajita: Book Three


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In the third thrilling installment of the Ajita Chronicles, time is running out for Sarah and her protectors. Days turn into months as they hide away in the Sanctuary, preparing for their upcoming mission to balance the energy of the Earth Loka. But with Sarah's powers growing stronger every day, the strain is starting to take its toll. As the Martians and Duplicates band together to protect the children, Ahab, the Artificial Intelligence that safeguards the Sanctuary, reveals a shocking plan that could change everything. Meanwhile, Azan Chai struggles to mentor Sarah without losing himself in the process, while Lucy emerges from the Archives with new insights to guide her daughter through the dangers ahead. As Charlotte Simms and Agent John Hall close in on the Ajita, they are confronted by new threats and unexpected allies. Chione Salah's plan to capture the Ajita and regain entry into the Earth Loka looms on the horizon, and the machine-man's quest for freedom from his handler's control threatens to upend everything. With time running out and danger at every turn, Sarah and her protectors must face their greatest challenges yet. Will they be able to keep the Ajita safe and fulfill their mission to balance the energy of the Earth Loka, or will they fall to their enemies? Find out in this heart-stopping third installment of the Ajita Chronicles.




The Gift of Grief


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The Gift of Grief is for those who are navigating a loss and are wanting to understand grief and how to heal from a variety of losses. The book helps the reader understand grief, death, and dying and other everyday life events that can cause us to grieve.None of us are exempt. Grief is a universal experience, but our healing, our grief journey is unique to each of us. This book helps you understand the grief process and addresses the different myths that can impact your grief journey. This book serves as a guide for those who want to understand the different types of loss, how they impact our grieving, and creating a life post-loss. A discussion of symbolic and physical losses to help grievers understand how non-death related factors can trigger a grief response. A psychoeducational discussion is presented with tips on how to talk to children and teens about death and dying and how grief manifests differently in children. Lastly, an exploration of how social media can impact our grief and how our mourning rituals can honor our loved ones. Grief and bereavement can be a difficult journey, filled with a variety of emotions and experiences. This book provides a foundational understanding of your own grief experiences and a foundation for working with grieving individuals. That Gift of Grief was created after twelve years as a grief and trauma therapist and bearing witness to clients finding the gift and renewed purpose amid suffering. The book also includes a variety of resources such as journal prompts, worksheets, reflective exercises, and a course companion to help you navigate grief and healing. We intend to offer information about the grief process and practical tips on coping, restoring, and renewing oneself in the aftermath of grief.




Footprint


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The only journey is the one within. The four batchmates of Presidency College, born at different places and times, were destined to meet at some point, and their got intermingled till the fag end of their life. They were lost in their respective dreams during the turbulent period of the 1970s; their college days. Those days, life was very close to living in paradise, till one of them was caught in the web of the Naxal Movement and left them forever. After graduation the other three headed in different directions and during their journey, they struggled to cope with realities and crises; each in their own way, and ultimately found the common path to live a meaningful life. After many years their paths crossed again as they got involved in a noble cause




The Last Ajita


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Sarah Wu, a 13-year-old girl dying of cancer, wakes to find her body completely healed and sparks a race against time to secure the Last Ajita: the ONE who controls the fate of two worlds. Martians seeking to subjugate the Ajita influence and control portions of life on Earth. Through their technology and help from their human counterparts, the Grey Aliens intend to dominate the entire world. And their agenda could very well mean the end of both Earth and Mars.In this journey of self-discovery, the protectors of the Last Ajita, the Azan, struggle against the Illuminated Ones as they fight for the survival of two worlds. With the help of the Martian resistance on Earth, they may just stand a chance in keeping the Last Ajita alive and prevent the impending destruction of flame and fire.




Rapture of Canaan


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At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah hasn't succeeded in resisting temptation her prayer partner, James and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa Herman, the congregation and of God Himself. But the events that follow show Ninah that Gods ways are more mysterious than even Grandpa Herman understands.




English Conversation Everyday


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"English Conversation Everyday," is a comprehensive guide that is intended to improve readers ordinary English communication abilities. Welcome. This book is designed to accommodate the requirements of both novice learners and advanced learners, regardless of whether they are seeking to establish a strong foundation or enhance their fluency. Mastering conversational English is a potent instrument for connection, and it opens the door to new opportunities, relationships, and experiences. This book offers practical dialogues, real-life scenarios, and essential phrases that can be applied in a variety of settings, including professional interactions and casual conversations. Author is committed to the notion that language acquisition should be both pertinent and engaging. Each chapter is meticulously organised to address common topics and scenarios that may arise on a daily basis. By employing a combination of practice exercises, vocabulary lists, and dialogues, readers will gradually enhance speaking abilities and develop a sense of confidence. Additionally, author has incorporated cultural advice to assist readers in navigating the subtleties of English-speaking environments, thereby guaranteeing that they not only comprehend the social context but also speak the language.




Something to Tell You


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Jamal Khan, a psychoanalyst in his fifties living in London, is haunted by memories of his teens: his first love, Ajita; the exhilaration of sex, drugs and politics; and a brutal act of violence which changed his life for ever. As he and his best friend Henry attempt to make the sometimes painful, sometimes comic transition to their divorced middle age, balancing the conflicts of desire and dignity, Jamal's teenage traumas make a shocking reappearance in his present life.'A great comic writer and a peerless connoisseur of the human mystery.' Independent'A novel that describes with such elegant seriousness the fear of ageing, the inanition of pleasure, the survival of love, the longing to understand and be understood.' Sunday Telegraph'A vital, teeming, panoramic, immersive novel.' Time Out'There is more that is worth thinking about in Something to Tell You than in the work of almost any other current British novelist.' Evening Standard




My Life as a Psychiatrist


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At The Age Of 12 Or 13, Ajita Chakraborty Read Moner Khela [The Games The Mind Plays] By Bijoylal Chattopadhyay, Who Interpreted The Characters Of Many Fictional Characters Through Psychoanalysis, Resulting In A Lifelong Fascination And Commitment To Psychiatry. As The First Woman Psychiatrist In India, Aged 82, Chakraborty Looks Back At Her Life And A Work, Talking Frankly About Herself, Her Unconventional Family And Broken Home, The 'Confusions' Of Her Childhood That Propelled Her To Becoming A Psychiatrist. Qualified As A Doctor, She Sailed To England In 1952, To Further Her Medical Education, Training As A Psychiatrist At The Well-Known Maudsley Hospital And The Institute Of Psychiatry In London, Working In British Mental Hospitals For Almost Ten Years, And Also Obtaining Qualifications Such As Dpm And Mrcp. She Returned To India In 1960, Where Modern Psychiatry Was Still A Fledgling, Considered As Subordinate To 'Neurology'. As The First Woman In The Field She Faced Considerable Hostility And Opposition, And Saw Her Dreams Of Setting Up An Advanced Department Of Psychiatry And Elevating Its Then Lowly Status Fail. Indeed The Book Throws Considerable Light On The Sociology On Medicine And Discusses Why Chakraborty And Her Friends Who Had Returned With Medical Qualifications Gained Abroad Were Thwarted In Their Attempts To Set Up A Modern Public Health System (Which Exists In A Haphazard Way Today]. Of Considerable Interest Is Chakraborty'S Discussion On Why Psychiatry Taught In The West Cannot Be Applied Directly In Another Culture, Emphasising The Need And Significance Of Transcultural Psychology In A Very Complex Society Like India. The Second Part Of The Book Offers A Selection From Her Essays, Published In Various Distinguished Journals, Which Are Indeed An Essential Part Of The Memoir As They Illustrate In 'Theoretical And Concrete Terms What Is Dealt With Anecdotally And Personally In The Memoir'.