Books

The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah, the Muslim League, and the Demand for Pakistan Author: Ayesha Jalal A penetrating analysis of the role of a singular spokesperson in shaping public discourse. Examines Jinnah’s influence through political rhetoric and media engagement. The Making of Pakistan: A Study in Nationalism Author: K.K. Aziz A fascinating exploration of Pakistan’s creation filled with historical insights, newspaper excerpts, and personal interviews. Delivers nuanced perspectives on identity and nation‐building.

The Brothers Karamazov Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky A masterpiece that delves deep into human nature, morality, and faith. Features profound philosophical debates and unforgettable characters. The Sword of Kaigen Author: M.L. Wang A gripping tale of family, honor, and magic set in a war-torn world. Combines intense battle scenes with heartfelt familial bonds. The Will of the Many Author: James Islington An epic blend of political intrigue and high fantasy that leaves you craving more—need part 2 yesterday. Mistborn Saga: Complete Trilogy Author: Brandon Sanderson ...

Clash of Civilizations Author: Samuel P. Huntington A provocative thesis that reshaped global political discourse in the post–Cold War era. Examines cultural fault lines and their implications for international relations, despite its controversial tone. The Limits of Power Author: Andrew J. Bacevich A critical examination of the constraints on national power and the perils of overreach. Uses historical case studies to illustrate the dangers of unchecked military ambition. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Author: Angela Duckworth ...

Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work Author: Alex Petrov A comprehensive guide to the internal workings of distributed data systems. Covers storage engines, replication, and consensus algorithms like Raft and Paxos. A must-read for anyone working with databases. Since I'm big on databases, this was a no-brainer. Designing Data-Intensive Applications Author: Martin Kleppmann It's all about data these days. It's the new elixir of life. Covers OLTP vs. OLAP, distributed databases, caching strategies, event-driven architectures, and stream processing. If you don't understand this stuff, you're missing out. Crafting Interpreters Author: Robert Nystrom ...