Alok Jha Libri






50 ways the world could end
- 362pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Death by Euphoria. Dysgenics. Population Death Spiral. Genetic Superhumans. Geomagnetic Reversal. Galactic Collision. Strangelets. Whether we like it or not, everything's going to come to a pretty unpleasant halt on our planet at some point in the future. What we don't know is what form our extinction is likely to take. In this accessible and entertaining book, acclaimed writer Alok Jha explains the head-spinning apocalyptic science behind 50 horrifying doomsday scenarios.
A fascinating account of the 50 biggest threats facing our planet.
The COVID Test
- 52pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Set during the early days of lockdown, the story revolves around a Deputy Commissioner of Excise who enforces strict quarantine measures after suspecting his brother-in-law of possible exposure to the virus. While his indifferent wife dismisses the threat, the family matriarch insists on testing. Her plan, involving a bumbling nephew, leads to a series of comedic mishaps within their government bungalow. This humorous tale captures the chaos and absurdity of family dynamics amidst the challenges of a pandemic.
God is the encouraging force behind every success. Faith in God makes one self-confident and brave. Here, in this series, we present the interesting tales related to Gods and Goddesses of India written in simple and easy language with beautiful illustrations. They will definitely increase the knowledge of a child regarding the great Indian culture, beliefs and rituals.
Are you baffled by complex scientific theories? Do you think science is only for boffins in white coats? In How to Live Forever Alok Jha brings to life thirty-five key science ideas in a way that can be understood by everyone. From the microscopic to the cosmic, this book takes you on glorious tour of the known universe and beyond, embracing alien worlds, bizarre life forms, quantum weirdness, parallel dimensions, and dissected brains along the way. You'll discover how to travel through time, how to boil a planet, how to turn sunbeams into oak trees, and much more.