{"title":"Aarathi Prasad","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Aarathi Prasad, a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the realms of history and science. Her writings serve as a bridge, connecting intricate historical narratives with a broader audience, offering readers both depth and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is the acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eSilk\u003c\/em\u003e. Prasad's meticulous research shines through as she explores the transformative history of silk, weaving together threads of culture, economy, and innovation. This book stands as a testament to her ability to blend engaging storytelling with thorough scholarly work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrasad’s works often reflect an interdisciplinary approach, providing a comprehensive view that caters to history enthusiasts and inquisitive minds alike. Whether you are delving into the art of silk production or exploring the broader impacts on military and history, her books promise a thought-provoking and enlightening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Aarathi Prasad’s collection today and immerse yourself in narratives that not only educate but also inspire curiosity about the world’s intricate past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silk","title":"Silk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history, and mythology. In silk is the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAarathi Prasad’s \u003cem\u003eSilk\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global history, natural history, and future of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor silk, prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty, is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired – from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms – continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrasad's \u003cem\u003eSilk\u003c\/em\u003e is a cultural and biological history from the origins and ancient routes of silk to the biologists who learned the secrets of silk-producing animals, manipulating the habitats and physiologies of moths, spiders, and molluscs. Because there is more than one silk, there is more than one story of silk. 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