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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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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.

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Plausible Liars

A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery

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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

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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.

FeaturedYoung Readers

Pentagon Pirate Gang

The Secret of the Orchard

Pentagon Pirate Gang: The Secret of the Orchard by J.W. Nelson

Mid-Grade Adventure

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.

About the Author

J.W. Nelson was born in Birmingham, England, and has enjoyed writing since the age of ten. His published works include poetry collections, an adult romantic comedy, and the Pentagon Pirate Gang series. He balances his writing career with family life and his passions include ballroom and salsa dancing, DJing, fitness, and coaching football.

WesternFiction Spotlight

Heir of the West Wind

A tale of redemption and reclamation

Heir of the West Wind by Jan Notzon

Western Saga

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.

About the Author

Jan Notzon is a novelist and playwright now based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She grew up in Laredo, Texas near the Rio Grande and has published eight novels featured in the New York Review of Books. Her diverse background—from appearing in films like Another World and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles to pursuing an MFA in theatre—infuses her work with authentic character depth and compelling storytelling.

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.

Sci-FiComedy Trilogy

Last Chance

A future apocalypse caught in a trilogy

Last Chance by Darren E. Watling

Satirical Sci-Fi Comedy

Humor takes center stage as Earth's survival hangs by a thread.

In Last Chance, a team is chosen to save humanity in this satirical adventure unfolds in three imaginative parts filled with eccentric characters, absurd situations, and laugh-out-loud chaos.

Part 1 introduces the ragtag team chosen for an impossible mission. Part 2 lands them on a bizarre planet ruled by a two-faced king and populated by strange half-animal, half-machine beings. Part 3 delivers a shocking twist revealing the truth behind their quest. 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.

About the Author

Darren Edward Watling was born in Subiaco, Western Australia and has been writing since childhood. His diverse background—from working as a hospital fitter to movie extra, from touring band drummer to roof plumber—shaped his humorous outlook on life. These varied experiences directly inspire his comedic writing. His lifelong passions include drums, karate, tennis, and comedy writing. He's published the Last Chance trilogy and continues creating satirical fiction that entertains while stimulating reflection.

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

✦PoetryNew & Selected

Seeking the Hook

New & Selected Poems

The Author Manuscriptia Summer 2025 cover featuring Lou Lipsitz
About the Author - Lou Lipsitz biography and notable works
About the Book - Seeking the Hook details and Robert Bly endorsement
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Featured in The Author Manuscriptia

Lou Lipsitz is a poet, writer, and psychotherapist whose work explores the emotional depths of the human experience with honesty, compassion, and a search for truth. Featured prominently in The Author Manuscriptia Summer 2025 and May 2026 editions, Seeking the Hook gathers the best of his two earlier collections—Cold Water and Reflections on Samson—along with eighty-five pages of new work.

These poems are especially focused on exploring aspects of the male emotional experience, including the struggle to acknowledge depth of feeling, coming to terms with loss, and the desire to find meaning in a turbulent world. With unflinching honesty and lyrical precision, Lou explores the depths of love, loss, anger, grief, and the desire for connection.

By Lou Lipsitz

"Poetry, for me, is a way of listening deeply—to the world, to others, and to the places inside ourselves we often avoid. It is how we make meaning from what we cannot put into words."

— Lou Lipsitz

Notable Works:Cold Water, Reflections on Samson, Seeking the Hook
Genre: Poetry
Pages: Approximately 200
Published: 1997
Format: Paperback & eBook

Emotional Honesty

Unflinching exploration of love, loss, fatherhood, grief, and the male emotional experience

Search for Truth

Poetry as a way of listening deeply—to the world, to others, and to the places inside ourselves

Healing & Connection

Words that reveal truth, heal wounds, and offer a lifeline toward understanding and meaning

"He's in the boat along with crazy Hungarian aunts and Brooklyn grandfathers, but he's in the water more and more, a large fish longing for the hook of truth."

— Robert Bly

Literary Feature

Legends of the Grail

Stories of Celtic goddesses that bring ancient Irish mythology into conversation with the modern world.

Ayn Cates Sullivan revisits Danu, Cessair, Áine, Scáthach, Emer, Caer Ibormeith, and Cailleach through stories of identity, spiritual wisdom, feminine power, and the search for wholeness.

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Literary feature for Legends of the Grail by Ayn Cates Sullivan
The Weekly Edit editorial feature for The Gulag of Sex by David Done

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The Gulag of Sex

David Done’s investigative poetry collection examines the historical, religious, and legal frameworks that have shaped human sexuality and intimacy.

A bold meditation on institutional control, personal liberation, moral construction, and the enduring struggle for bodily autonomy.

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