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Incidentals

The Conformation

Incidentals: The Conformation -- Echoes of the Unmade Choice by Saptarshi Banerjee, published by Notion Press
Notion PressISBN 979-8-90269-498-4
Saptarshi Banerjee

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Saptarshi Banerjee

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A trilogy that favors moral architecture over spectacle and consequence over chaos.

Comprising The Rise of the Glyph, Glyph Bound, and Echoes of the Unmade Choice, the saga unfolds as a slow convergence of memory, restraint, inheritance, and consequence.

Its ambition lies not in how much story it tells, but in how deeply it interrogates the conditions under which stories and worlds are allowed to exist.

Contemporary Fantasy

Inside the Trilogy

Special Edition9 May 2026

Dreams, Desires & Decisions

A Memoir of Life Experiences

Dreams, Desires and Decisions - Special Edition newspaper feature on Author Sreenivasa Murthy

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Author

Sreenivasa Murthy

Mechanical Engineer & Author

Where a Simple Life Became a Journey of Purpose

Exploring how early experiences, discipline, and spirituality shaped a life of meaning and growth.

“Life is shaped by the moment we choose to value.”

A recollection of experiences and life events framed together — from childhood spirituality instilled by family, through academic achievements, to the transformative power of encouraging words. This memoir invites readers to reflect on their own cherished memories.

Chapters of Life

1

Every Beginning Holds a Seed of Greatness

When I was a young boy, around the age of ten, a simple yet powerful moment shaped the course of my life. My maternal uncle introduced me to a mantra — one that quietly planted the seed of spirituality within me.

2

A Moment of Achievement and Reflection

One of the defining moments in my life came during my SSLC results. After waiting anxiously, I received the news that I had passed in first division. It was a proud moment for me and my family.

3

When Expectation Meets Reality

Encouraging words have the power to transform doubt into confidence. Throughout my journey, the words and support of others played a significant role in shaping my mindset.

Breaking NewsGriffith Review Special Edition

Plausible Liars

A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery

Breaking News - Griffith Review presents Plausible Liars by Lin Wilder

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Author

Lin Wilder

Dr. Public Health, Award-Winning Author

About The Author

Lin Wilder holds a doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas at Houston, with a background in cardiopulmonary physiology, medical ethics, and hospital administration. After serving as Hospital Director at UMASS Medical Center, she turned to fiction and has since received multiple awards for her two novel series. She lives in the Texas Hill Country.

A gripping medical legal thriller where medical ethics collide with explosive cultural controversy.

Plausible Liars follows Dr. Lindsey McCall and investigative journalist Kate Townsend as they are pulled into a high-stakes conspiracy involving medical ethics, federal indictment, and explosive cultural controversy. Blends medical themes with tense courtroom drama.

Publication DateOctober 24, 2023

The Story

1

Medical Ethics Under Fire

Dr. Lindsey McCall faces a second indictment for unintentional murder, forcing her to navigate the treacherous intersection of healthcare and the justice system.

2

Investigative Journalism

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Townsend publishes a provocative series, 'Corrupting America's Children: Creating Chemical Eunuchs,' sparked by her son's experience.

3

Federal Conspiracy

Both women are swept into a federal conspiracy case, where medical themes collide with tense courtroom drama in a high-stakes battle for truth.

AcademicIntechOpen Publication

Advanced Topics of Topology

Edited by Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes

Griffith Review Breaking News feature on Advanced Topics of Topology by Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes

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About The Editor

Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes

PhD in Mathematical Sciences from IM/UNAM. Director of the Mathematics Research Centre in Mexico. Pioneer in curvature energy theory, engineering formalism, and nanotechnology mathematics.

150+ Research PapersEditor-in-ChiefDoctor Honoris CausaSCOPUS Reviewer

Topology establishes relations and transformations between spaces with a certain structure depending on their position.

This comprehensive volume discusses various concepts and theories of topology, including diffeomorphisms, immersions, Hausdorff spaces, cobordisms, homotopy theory, symplectic manifolds, and topology of quantum field theory.

Further topics include algebraic varieties, dimension theory, Koszul complexes, continuum theory, and metrizability -- essential reading for researchers and advanced students in mathematics.

Publisher

IntechOpen

Published

July 27, 2022

Category

Mathematics

Key Topics

Topic 1

Diffeomorphisms & Immersions

Exploring smooth mappings between manifolds and their structural properties in modern topology.

Topic 2

Homotopy Theory

The study of continuous deformations and equivalence classes of topological spaces.

Topic 3

Quantum Field Topology

Applications of topological methods to quantum field theory and mathematical physics.

⚔️FeaturedMid-Grade Adventure

Pentagon Pirate Gang

The Secret of the Orchard

Breaking News - Pentagon Pirate Gang by J.W. Nelson, mid-grade adventure about hidden secrets in Sherwood Forest

By J.W. Nelson

Five Students. One Summer. Endless Secrets to Uncover.

At the School of Fruit Teaching deep within Sherwood Forest, five determined students arrive to uncover the truth about a mysterious past. Their investigation leads them into conflict with the headmistresses and loyal deputies who have spent years hiding a powerful secret.

With help from trusted teachers, the students must investigate the school's dark history and uncover mysteries that reach far beyond the Orchard—mysteries that shape the lives of students, teachers, and parents alike.

Published — November 16, 2021
Audience — Mid-Grade & Young Adult
Theme — Adventure, Mystery & Discovery

Mystery & Discovery

Five students uncover hidden truths and confront powerful secrets that have been protected for years

Friendship & Courage

Working together, they find the strength to face challenges and reveal what has been concealed

Magical Setting

Set in the enchanted School of Fruit Teaching within Sherwood Forest, a place of wonder and mystery

🏜️FeaturedWestern Saga

Heir of the West Wind

A Journey of Redemption and Honor

Breaking News - Heir of the West Wind by Jan Notzon, western saga about redemption and honor

By Jan Notzon

Bound by Honor. Scarred by Betrayal. Driven to Redemption.

In the rugged expanse of West Texas, John Michael Macalister returns to his family's Lazy B ranch after years of wrongful imprisonment. Once a beacon of integrity, the ranch now lies in ruins, tarnished by greed and dishonor.

Haunted by betrayal, John embarks on a relentless quest to restore his home—not just for the land, but for his soul. Confronting memories of sacrificial loyalty and tragic loss, he must choose between protective cynicism and buried honor. Set against a harsh frontier, this is a poignant saga of sacrifice and the fight to reclaim lost humanity.

Published — January 23, 2026
Setting — West Texas, Lazy B Ranch
Themes — Honor, Redemption, Justice

Redemption Arc

A man wrongfully imprisoned returns to restore his family's honor and reclaim his place in the world

Frontier Justice

Set against the harsh landscape of West Texas, where loyalty and betrayal have lasting consequences

Human Spirit

Explores sacrifice, loss, and the enduring power of choosing honor over cynicism

BusinessInnovation & Sustainability

From Rebel to Radical Innovator

Leading the transformation through circularity

From Rebel to Radical Innovator by Albin Kaelin

Sustainability & Innovation

A visionary blueprint for the circular economy.

In a world craving sustainable solutions, Albin Kaelin offers a definitive guide to revolutionizing industries through Cradle-to-Cradle and circularity principles. With three decades of expertise and thirty global awards, Kaelin unveils a blueprint for change management and radical innovation.

This transformative guide empowers leaders to transition from linear to circular models for long-term economic benefit while transforming management systems to foster pioneering innovation. Discover how to involve consumers in the journey toward a resilient future and position your organization at the forefront of the sustainability revolution.

About the Author

Albin Kaelin is the founder and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh and a global pioneer in Cradle to Cradle innovation. As the former Managing Director of Rohner Textil AG, he developed Climatex®, the world's first Cradle to Cradle certified textile line. Kaelin's career is defined by visionary leadership in shifting organizations from linear to circular economies. He previously served as CEO of EPEA Internationale Umweltforschung before launching epeaswitzerland to guide global organizations in sustainable production and circular design.

🚀FeaturedSatirical Sci-Fi Comedy

Last Chance

A Future Apocalypse Trilogy

Breaking News - Last Chance by Darren E. Watling, satirical sci-fi comedy trilogy

By Darren E. Watling

Humor Takes Center Stage as Earth's Survival Hangs by a Thread

A team is chosen to save humanity in this satirical adventure unfolding in three imaginative parts filled with eccentric characters, absurd situations, and laugh-out-loud moments. The ragtag team faces impossible missions with humor as their greatest weapon.

Blending comedy, satire, and sci-fi into a wildly entertaining journey through humanity's possible final days, this trilogy proves that even in our darkest hour, laughter might be our best defense against despair.

Three-Part Epic — Imaginative and absurd
Published — October 22, 2022
Genre — Satirical Comedy & Sci-Fi

Part 1: The Ragtag Team

An unlikely team is chosen for an impossible mission with eccentric characters and absurd situations

Part 2: Bizarre Worlds

The team lands on strange planets ruled by two-faced kings and inhabited by half-animal, half-machine beings

Part 3: Shocking Twist

A revelation about the true nature of their quest changes everything and explores humanity's final days

Breaking NewsCivil War History

Echoes of Andersonville

A Civil War Story

Echoes of Andersonville by Robert D. Dean

By Robert D. Dean

A retired father and grandfather with 40+ years in the Christian music industry, Robert D. Dean brings historical authenticity to this compelling Civil War narrative. A certified paralegal and published author, his work explores America's most tragic period through the eyes of a courageous young soldier.

Set during the turmoil of the American Civil War, Echoes of Andersonville follows Andi Parker, a patriotic boy from Rhode Island who volunteers for the Union Army in 1861. Captured during the Battle of the Wilderness, Andi is sent to Andersonville—America's most tragic prison camp—where the untold story of extraordinary survival unfolds.

Published: August 1, 1999

Breaking NewsMemoir

Chance: Beginnings

Survival, Faith & Resilience

Chance: Beginnings by Roberts Essex

By Roberts Essex

Roberts Essex is more than a writer—he's a survivor, a dad, and a light for others bearing silent wounds. Having spent decades learning about life, people, and triumph in the Deep South, Roberts now dedicates his life to intervening in cycles of trauma and empowering others to find their voice and calling.

Chance: Beginnings is a gripping memoir of survival, faith, and resilience in the American South. Born into poverty and shaped by hardship, Chance confronts family struggles, racial tension, and life's toughest questions. Yet through adversity, he discovers strength, purpose, and the will to rise.

Set against a changing America, this powerful story reflects the enduring human spirit—an inspiring reminder that even the hardest beginnings can lead to extraordinary futures. Published: May 8, 2025

Breaking NewsPolitical Analysis

Democracy

Restoring the Republic

Democracy by Jack Cashman

By Jack Cashman

Jack Cashman is an Amazon Best Selling Author with a background in small business ownership and public service. His unique perspective combines practical experience in the private sector with deep knowledge of government operations, giving him keen insight into the intersection of democracy and institutional failure.

How did the constitutional principles of checks and balances become corrupted? Why have scandal in government become normalized? Democracy examines the 80-year decline of American democracy and how the constitutional principles designed to protect it have become corrupted by money and power.

This vital book offers concrete steps that could be taken to restore integrity to our government and return it to one of the people, by the people, and for the people. Published: January 22, 2025

FeaturedShort Stories

But I Digretch

Quirky Short Stories

Breaking News - But I Digretch by Gretchen Astro Turner, quirky short stories collection

By Gretchen Astro Turner

Finding Magic in the Everyday

A collection of whimsical short stories that weave together humor, emotional vulnerability, and poignant explorations of the human experience. Rather than chasing perfect outcomes, these stories celebrate life's accidental and fragmented moments.

Columbia University graduate with a spiritual approach to storytelling, Turner's voice is defined by soulful narratives that authentically connect to healing, intuition, and nature.

Columbia University — MA, 4.0 GPA
Creator — Athlete, Drummer, Animal Lover, Spiritual Seeker
Coming SoonGod's a Good Kisser

Building on Spiritual Curiosity

Gretchen's upcoming collection, God's a Good Kisser, explores the tender, passionate, and deeply personal ways the divine touches our lives. The work rejects rigid definitions, choosing instead to treat art as an intimate transaction between creator and audience.

Evoking Bob Dylan's philosophy to simply "listen to the song," Turner invites readers to bypass rational analysis and let poetry resonate organically with the infinite emotional depths of the human heart.

FeaturedHistorical Fiction

The Flight of the Veil

A Journey of Survival and Spiritual Healing

Breaking News - The Flight of the Veil by Bruce J. Berger, WWII historical fiction about spiritual redemption

By Bruce J. Berger

Faith and Survival Across Generations

Set in 1943, this powerful historical novel follows 14-year-old Nicky Covo as he is separated from his Jewish family during Nazi deportations from Salonika. Smuggled to safety by a Christian friend, Nicky survives the war and later joins the resistance.

Decades later, now a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, Nicky receives a letter from a Greek abbess claiming that a silent nun may be his long-lost sister Kal. This reunion sparks a journey back to Greece to confront painful memories, guilt, and the miraculous power of faith.

Harvard Law School — J.D., Cum Laude
American University — MFA, Creative Writing
Experience — 40 years law practice, now teaching writer

Published

October 8, 2020

Genre

Historical Fiction

Setting

WWII & Contemporary

Themes of Transformation

Survival Against Odds

Courage and resilience through humanity's darkest hour

Faith and Redemption

Healing wounds and finding grace across generations

Lost Connections

The power of family bonds that transcend time and tragedy

Spiritual Awakening

Miracles and the divine grace that sustains the human spirit

FeaturedScientific Research

Consciousness Beyond Life

The Science of the Near-Death Experience

Stand Journal - Consciousness Beyond Life by Pim van Lommel, near-death experience research

By Pim van Lommel, M.D.

Exploring Consciousness Beyond the Body

Dutch cardiologist and internationally recognized researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs). After 25+ years in clinical cardiology, van Lommel devoted himself to studying consciousness and the mind-brain relationship through landmark research published in The Lancet.

His groundbreaking work explores whether consciousness survives the death of the body, challenging our fundamental understanding of human existence and spiritual continuity.

400,000+ copies sold worldwide
Translated into 12 languages
International recognition from scientific community

Near-Death Experiences

Scientific examination of NDEs and their implications for consciousness research

Mind-Body Connection

Understanding the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain

Spiritual Science

Bridging faith and science in exploring consciousness beyond life

🌱FeaturedSustainability Business

From Rebel to Radical Innovator

Leading the Transformation Through Circularity

Stand Journal - From Rebel to Radical Innovator by Albin Kaelin, circular economy blueprint

By Albin Kaelin

The Blueprint for Tomorrow's Business

Founder and CEO of epeaswitzerland since 2009, Albin Kaelin pioneered the world's first Cradle to Cradle® product line (Climatex®) in 1993. His visionary work transforms industries through circular design principles and sustainable innovation.

This comprehensive guide provides strategies for transitioning from linear to circular business models, fostering radical innovation while driving positive environmental impact across all sectors.

40+ awards since 2022
IE 100 Award for four consecutive years
"Most Innovative CEO of The Year"

Circular Design

Transforming linear production into endlessly circular systems with zero waste

Innovation Strategy

Practical frameworks for radical business transformation and competitive advantage

Sustainability Impact

Consumer involvement in sustainability and measurable environmental benefit

🔍MysteryAustralian Fiction

Lost Girls

Crocodile Spirit Dreaming Series, Book 4

Breaking News - Lost Girls by Graham S. Wilson, mystery set in Australia's Northern Territory

By Graham S. Wilson

A Suspenseful Search for Truth

An Australian mystery combining psychological suspense with emotional depth. When Anne's close friend Susan vanishes, she begins tracing the final known movements of four missing girls across remote regions of Australia's Northern Territory.

Set against the backdrop of Australia's rugged northern wilderness, this novel explores themes of grief, hope, friendship, and the persistence of those who refuse to stop searching for answers.

Graham S. Wilson — Veterinarian & Author
Grew up in remote aboriginal community in Northern Territory
12 novels published exploring aboriginal culture and Outback stories

Psychological Suspense

Layered storytelling exploring the mystery of disappearance and unanswered questions

Place & Atmosphere

Australia's remote Northern Territory creates tension and uncertainty throughout

Human Connection

Explores the lasting impact of loss and the enduring human need for closure

📖FantasyYoung Adult

The Library

Hidden Worlds and Magical Books

Breaking News - The Library by J. Edward Anderson, young adult fantasy about hidden worlds and magical books

By J. Edward Anderson

Stories Come Alive

Ellie, a quiet girl who finds refuge in Havenwood Public Library, discovers a mysterious hidden door concealed behind the mythology shelves. This doorway leads to the Midnight Library, an extraordinary realm where stories are alive and readers become active participants in the adventures they once only imagined.

Through her first journey aboard The Sea Serpent, Ellie transforms from an invisible observer into an active hero, learning that bravery is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act despite it.

Young Adult Fantasy — Self-discovery and courage
Coming of Age — Finding strength in unexpected places
Power of Storytelling — Imagination and transformation

Imagination & Wonder

A captivating story about stepping beyond the pages of books into worlds filled with adventure and mystery

Self-Discovery

Ellie transforms from overlooked to courageous through extraordinary adventures and new challenges

Magic of Books

The greatest stories are not only the ones we read, but the ones we choose to live

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