This book presents a longer term vision of Latin American society and economies, within which current policy debates and actions must be anchored. It includes a set of multigenerational issues that must be tackled urgently in order for countries in the region to sharply reduce inequities as well as raise their economic growth rates. This book offers a bold and ambitious new vision of Latin America and offers an agenda for such a resurgence of Latin America. It presents a strategy for the regional economies to realize this vision by sharply raising their growth rates while achieving much more inclusive societies.
Anil Singh’s writing is uncompromising in its intent to lay bare the ills of present-day Indian society – an intent that is at the core of good journalism anywhere in the world. --Prema Viswanathan, journalist and author The writer draws us out of our cloistered existence, he seduces us with his enticing turn of phrase to confront us with lies and half-truths that make up our world of make-believe. --Shailender Dhawan, Editor, The Free Press Journal Anil Singh writes on a variety of topics with meticulous attention to detail. Yoke this to an unerring ability to capture the concerns of the urban middle class and you have an accessible people’s handbook. --M J Pandey, media activist This book is a compilation of Anil Singh’s column, The Fault With Reality, which appeared in The Free Press Journal during the pandemic. Anyone looking for a time capsule of 2020-22 would find it here. --Philip George, journalist and author
A guide to the latest developments in grid dynamics and control and highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids offers a concise and comprehensive review of the most recent developments and research in grid dynamics and control. In addition, the authors present a new style of presentation that highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply. The authors — noted experts in the field — offer an introduction to the topic and explore the basic characteristics and operations of the grid. The text also reviews a wealth of vital topics such as FACTS and HVDC Converter controllers, the stability and security issues of the bulk power system, loads which can be viewed as negative generation, the power limits and energy availability when distributed storage is used and much more. This important resource: Puts the focus on the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply Includes modeling and control of wind and solar energy generation for secure energy transfer Presents timely coverage of on-line detection of loss of synchronism, wide area measurements and applications, wide-area feedback control systems for power swing damping and microgrids-operation and control Written for students of power system dynamics and control/electrical power industry professionals, Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids is a comprehensive guide to the recent developments in grid dynamics and control and highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply.
A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System is unique in that it provides answers to many practical clinical questions, all in one comprehensive resource. This single-authored handbook by Dr. Anil Minocha contains content supported by close to a 1,000 scientific citations. A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System discusses the supportive evidence, and addresses safety issues, side-effects, and drug interactions. Dr. Anil Minocha is Board-certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine, nutrition as well as fellowship trained in clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. This extensive background brings a systematic approach to evaluating, treating, and managing patients with alternative medicine options when treating conditions related to the digestive system. Readers will find more than 70 chapters of succinct information written in a user-friendly format inside A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System.“Dr. Anil Minocha is well-known for writing useful, practical guides for quality care. His newest text, A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System is no disappointment. This is an eloquent and elegant evidence-based approach to a challenging area.” -Jack A. Di Palma, MD, University of South Alabama, Former President of the American College of Gastroenterology “Dr. Minocha is to be applauded for his courage in tackling an issue, CAM, that the medical profession has traditionally chosen to ignore in the hope that it would simply go away. That CAM has stubbornly refused to disappear is a testament to its popularity with the general population and demands that we take it seriously, analyze why it is used and by whom and critically assess its efficacy and risks. For providing us with an accessible, fair and comprehensive critique of CAM in the context of modern medical practice, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Minocha." -Eamonn Quigley, MD, University College Cork, Ireland , Former President of the American College of Gastroenterology
“There are not many books of this nature and kind in India on the history of scientific research coming straight from the participating scientist himself. In that sense the book-‘A Life of a physicist in agricultural research: A Professional autobiography’ by Professor Anil Vishnu Moharir makes a significant contribution in chronicling the work done by him in the Indian context. Efforts put in by Professor Moharir would motivate many young and bright students of physics to foray in the field of biology and agriculture for a satisfying career and opportunities for innovative and original research contribution to their credit”. – Dr. Vijay Digambar Garde, Ph.D. Moscow, Retd. General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. “The book in fact is a description of the research work done by the author himself in the field of agriculture, an area for which he had no formal education and training. It is interesting to read, how the author not only got his foothold but contributed in a significant way”. – Padmabhushan Prof. Dr. Ram Badan Singh, FNAAS, President, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, DP Shastri Marg, New Delhi, India. “Your book falls in the category of ‘Professional Biography’. Very few Indians have attempted that. Your effort is therefore welcome. You have traced your research journey and career course so successfully completed in this well-articulated document. You have aptly described the institutional workings, lost opportunities due to myopic policies and wrong perceptions. It is amazing to see that you have moved from the main-stream physics and still contributed at the world class level in the allied but new fields”. – Prof. Vivek N. Patkar, Retd. Professor and a versatile freelance researcher, writer, author and promoter of science education, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. “Thank you very much for the reprint of your paper-‘Moisture Desorption and Absorption Isotherms for Seeds of Some Cultivars of Triticum aestivum and Triticum durum wheat’. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and even re-reading it. It does not happen often that one can read papers where the author is working at the cross-fertilizing the fields of plant science and physical chemistry. I do believe that your results will have profound implications in every agricultural discipline (not only in breeding), and for every crop that humans are cultivating for obtaining their foods. Up to now, I was more used to seeing and also measuring classical isotherms with water activity on the X-axis and moisture content on the Y-axis, and have the kinetic data separately presented. I like your presentation of ‘Normalized mass of seeds’ over time. Your concept of hysteresis area is very talkative, very expressive. No doubt that it will prove helpful to speed up and to improve plant breeding process”. – Dr. Luc De Bry, Ph.D., Head of Research Department, M/S Dannone Biscuits, Herental, Belgium
The book highlights intricate predisposing factors for pathogenesis of nutritional anemia. It delivers valuable information related to this public health hazard influencing the nutritional health of preschool children. The book is valuable for readers in diverse fields to gain insight of the concept of nutritional anemia in preschool children. Additionally, book furnishes clinical and laboratory methods in a comparative way to assess nutritional anemia. Impact of the disorder on health of preschool children has been covered in a simple language. The book mentions need for interventional strategies for the management of nutritional anemia. Infants, preschool children and women during pregnancy and lactation are highly susceptible to dietary deficiency of iron, folic acid and cyanocobalamin leading to comparatively, higher predisposition to development of nutritional anemia. The condition has myriad of ill effects on nutritional health of preschool children.
This book is a comprehensive guide to critical care medicine for postgraduate medical students. Presented in a case-based, question and answer format, the text begins with guidance on patient examination in the intensive care unit (ICU). Each of the following chapters covers a different disorder, from acute severe asthma, pulmonary embolism and septic shock, to traumatic brain injury, acute liver failure and much more. The book concludes with cases examining out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, brain death and organ donation, as well as end-of-life care in the ICU. A large selection of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) practice questions are included to assist students in their preparation for examinations. Nearly 300 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables further enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to critical care medicine for postgraduates Presented in a case-based, question and answer format Includes numerous OSCE practice questions to help students prepare for examinations Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables
This book is a concise guide to surgical oncology for clinicians. Each section is dedicated to operative procedures for a specific type of cancer, from breast, head and neck and urological, to gastrointestinal, bone and soft tissue, and more. Every chapter provides guidance on preoperative evaluation, appropriate types of anaesthesia, patient positioning, a step by step description of the procedure, and potential complications. Minimally invasive procedures are covered in detail. Key points including ‘dos and don’ts’ conclude each topic and the detailed text is enhanced by operative photographs, diagrams and tables to assist learning. Key Points Concise guide to operative surgical oncology Covers step by step procedures for many types of cancer Includes detailed discussion on minimally invasive procedures Each chapter summarised by key points including ‘dos and don’ts’
Welcome to Wide Vision, a journey of self-discovery and transformation. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the status quo and lose sight of our true potential. But what if you could break free from limitations and unlock a more fulfilling life? This book is an invitation to explore the depths of your own potential, to challenge assumptions, and to embrace a wider vision for yourself. Through a combination of inspiring stories, practical exercises, and profound insights, you'll embark on a transformative journey that will help you: Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world Cultivate resilience, confidence, and purpose Break through obstacles and limitations that hold you back Discover new perspectives and opportunities for growth Embrace your true potential and live a more authentic, meaningful life
Millets are low cost cereal grains and widely used in the food industry and animal husbandry as an important source of food and feed. As a rich source of starch, protein, minerals, vitamins, and specific bioactive compounds that contain beneficial antioxidant properties, they have gained considerable attention as a botanical dietary supplement and various functional foods. Millets: Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits explores millet production, chemistry and nutritional aspects, processing technologies, product formulations, and more. Understanding the properties of millets provides a basis for better utilizing millet crops, in addition to further development of millets as an important industrial crop. Key Features: Provides millet taxonomy, history, nutritional aspects, and health benefits Discusses the physical and functional properties of millets Explores various millet-based products Deals with starch composition, structure, properties, and applications Touches on postharvest management of millets This book combines information on the composition, functional properties and processing along with information on the health properties of millets. With its unique presentation on millets flour and starch, it will be suitable for those wanting to use millets in various food products, including food technologists, nutritionists, research scientists, and agriculture professionals.
Exploring the characterization, thermodynamics and structural, mechanical, thermal and transport behavior of polymers as melts, solutions and solids, this text covers essential concepts and breakthroughs in reactor design and polymer production and processing. It contains modern theories, end-of-chapter problems and real-world examples for a clear understanding of polymer function and development. Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Second Edition provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of polymer science for more advanced study in the field of polymers. Topics include reaction engineering of step-growth polymerization, emulsion polymerization, and polymer diffusion.
IN THIS VOLUME: • “If You Know Your Enemy…” Why China did what it did in Ladakh? | Lt Gen (Dr) JS Bajwa • 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft: Is there an Urgency for Procurement? | Gp Capt AK Sachdev • Does India Need a Strategic Bomber? | Air Marshal Anil Chopra • The Need For Enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness | Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan • India’s Strategic Dominance in Space and Outer Space Laws | Lt Cdr Bharat Singh • Self-Reliance in General Munitions and Energetics: Need for a Vision | Lt Gen NB Singh • UAVs: A Potent Operational Asset | Air Marshal Anil Chopra • Artificial Intelligence in Avionics | Gp Capt AK Sachdev • Artificial Intelligence in the Realm of Warfare | Col RN Ghosh Dastidar • India-Pakistan War 1971: Analysis of India’s Military Strategy | Lt Gen (Dr) JS Cheema • Announcing the Penta-Polar World | Navneet Bhushan • India’s Iran Israel Dilemma | Danvir Singh • History of Shipbuilding in India | Vice Admiral Rajeshwer Nath • The China-Pakistan-Turkey Axis | Lt Gen Prakash Katoch • Aerospace and Defence News | Priya Tyagi • Military Veterans – A Superb National Resource being Underutilised | Maj Gen Rambir Singh • Mann • Chief of Defence Staff – Game Changer or Damp Squib? | Brig V Jai Kumar • Defence Budget of FY 21-22 falls short of Forces Expectation | Danvir Singh • Five Fingers Dream of Mao Zedong | Brig Anil Gupta
Exploring the chemistry of synthesis, mechanisms of polymerization, reaction engineering of step-growth and chain-growth polymerization, polymer characterization, thermodynamics and structural, mechanical, thermal and transport behavior of polymers as melts, solutions and solids, Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering, Third Edition covers essential concepts and breakthroughs in reactor design and polymer production and processing. It contains modern theories and real-world examples for a clear understanding of polymer function and development. This fully updated edition addresses new materials, applications, processing techniques, and interpretations of data in the field of polymer science. It discusses the conversion of biomass and coal to plastics and fuels, the use of porous polymers and membranes for water purification, and the use of polymeric membranes in fuel cells. Recent developments are brought to light in detail, and there are new sections on the improvement of barrier properties of polymers, constitutive equations for polymer melts, additive manufacturing and polymer recycling. This textbook is aimed at senior undergraduate students and first year graduate students in polymer engineering and science courses, as well as professional engineers, scientists, and chemists. Examples and problems are included at the end of each chapter for concept reinforcement.
In this volume: Coup in Turkey Now in A Coop | Lt Gen JS Bajwa Fifth Generation Aircraft: Battlefield Air Support Mission | Air Marshal Anil Chopra Unmanned Full Scale Fighter Targets for Training and Ucav Technology Development | Sqn Ldr Vijainder K Thakur Women Join the Fighter Stream of the Iaf: Will it Work? | Gp Capt Joseph Noronha First Param Vir Chakra | Sumit Walia Military Aviation and the Indian Air Force | Dr Narender Yadav The Contours of Iddm: A User’s Perspective | Lt Gen VK Saxena Challenges to the Indo-Us Defence Relationship | Abhinav Dutta Aerospace and Defence News | Priya Tyagi About Wars of the Future | Artsrun Hovhannisyan Decision-Making in War: Recalling India’s Military History | Brigadier Amar Cheema China’s Maritime Strategy: Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) | Bharat Lather Is Indianess Reasserting in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir? | RSN Singh Indian and Chinese Covert Efforts | Nicolas Groffman Home Minister in Pakistan: Take Action Against Terrorists and Countries that Support Them | Danvir Singh Decommissioning of Ins Viraat | Danvir Singh Potent Indigenous War Unfolding in Jammu & Kashmir | Brig Narender Kumar China – The New Aerospace Power | Gp Capt AK Sachdev Sino-Pak Collaboration – Military Aviation | Air Marshal Anil Chopra Success Breeds Stunning Success: The Story of India’s Space Endeavour | Gp Capt Joseph Noronha Book Reviews
Agriculture is the main occupation in India and about 75% of its population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood. It is the dominant sector that contributes 18% of the gross domestic product. Thus, agriculture is the foundation of the Indian economy. The maximum share of Indian exports is also from the agriculture sector. As the population of the country is increasing trem- dously, approximately at the rate of 19 million every year over the existing popu- tion of more than 1 billion (approximately 1. 18 billion), the food grain production must necessarily be increased. This can be done by increasing crop production to match the population growth rate of 2. 2% per annum, which is expected to stabilize at 1. 53 billion around 2050. There is no doubt that the Green Revolution in India during the late 1960s brought self-sufficiency in food grain production, mainly through the increase in rice and wheat crop yields – the two main crops of the country which play an important role from food security point of view. However, the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the neglect of organic manures for these crops, has resulted in the deterioration of physical, chemical and biological health of the ri- and wheat-growing soils. Owing to the deterioration of the health of these soils, the productivity of the rice–wheat cropping system has now either got reduced or in some places has become constant for the last decade.
IN THIS VOLUME: Doklam: India at an Inflection Point in its Quest for Regional/Global Power Status - Lt Gen JS Bajwa (Editor) Directed Energy Weapons: Game Changer Or A Damp Squib? - Gp Capt Joseph Noronha Advances in Technology: Battlefield Helicopters - Gp Capt AK Sachdev Space: The Force Multiplier For Air Power - Air Marshal Anil Chopra MiG-35, F-16, Gripen or Better Choice? - Sumit Walia Look Long, Look Deep: China’s Airborne Warning and Control Systems - Gp Capt Ravinder Singh Chhatwal Our Armed Forces: Do We Take Them Seriously? - Sanjiv Khanna China’s ‘Contentious’ Path To War? - Anant Mishra Balancing Politics and Power: Prognosis of China’s Military Build-up - Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee Embrace the Future of Kashmir - Lt Gen Subrata Saha Resurgence of Ulfa (I) in Assam: Implications for Internal Security - Indrajit Sharma & Dr N Mohandas Singh Naval Combat Systems: Evolution and Future Perspectives - Cmde Arun Kumar Aerospace and Defence News - Priya Tyagi Deepening India-Israel Ties: Changing Landscape of the Indian Defence Sector - Ketan Salhotra Indo-Israel Relations: Make with India - Tamir Eshel Strategic Partnership with Private Players: An Overview - Danvir Singh Pax Britannica Whittled Down to an Island Kingdom: (Intrigues that Built an Empire: Intrigued by Wheels of History) - Lt Gen PG Kamath North Korea - A Delinquent State? - Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja The Offset Policy - A Decade in Retrospect - Dr SN Misra Pakistan for Balochistan, not Balochis - RSN Singh Army’s Battlefield Support System: Fielding Initially Planned by 2017 could take Another Decade - Lt Gen Prakash Katoch China has done India a Favor - Dr Amarjit Singh Shekatkar Committee Report: Genuine ‘Reforms’ or Cosmetic ‘Re-grouping’? - Gp Capt TP Srivastava Who made North Korea a nuclear power? Dr A.Q. Khan? - Sumit Walia
The concept of this project is based on the premise that neurosurgeons are vital agents in the application of the American health care apparatus. They remain the true advocates for patients undergoing surgery for a neurological condition. Yet, the tenets of health care economics, health care policy, and the business of medicine remain largely debated within the context of politicians, policy experts, and administrators. This textbook will ease that gap. It will bring material generally absent from medical curricula into discussion. It will make potent features of health care economics, policy, and the business of practice digestible to clinical neurosurgeons in order to help them better treat their patients. The information provided in this text will also provide an excellent foundation for understanding the mechanics of running a neurosurgical practice. It simultaneously addresses career progression and opportunity evaluation.
A concise, one-stop clinician’s guide for treating all major diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and neck CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Otolaryngology spans the entire breadth of ENT topics, including the latest developments in basic science, facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, laryngology, rhinology, pediatric otolaryngology, otology, and neurotology. This find-it-now clinician's guide includes commonly encountered as well as unusual diseases of the head and neck and is essential for board review and recertification. Features and Highlights Conveniently organized by anatomic region Consistent presentation includes General Considerations, Pathogenesis, Prevention, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Must-know medical and surgical management of each disorder Thorough discussion of pathophysiology and relevant basic and clinical science More than 400 state-of-the-art clinical photographs and line drawings Comprehensive radiology chapter with more than 150 images “Essentials of Diagnosis” section for each disease and disorder delivers key points at a glance
Full of information that most ENT surgeons have little experience with...great for exam prep or for a quick read before a presentation...I would recomment that ENT trainees buy this book" Journal of Laranology, March 2012
A complete, concise review of the science and clinical practice of otolaryngology --- head and neck surgery --- with a new full-color presentation Doody's Core Titles for 2021! The must-have resource for board review and recertification The acclaimed one-stop clinician’s guide to treating all major diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and neck Emphasizes the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management Conveniently organized by anatomic region FOUR NEW CHAPTERS: Professional Voice Assessment and Care; Neurolaryngology; Aural Rehabilitation and Hearing Aids; and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Consistent presentation includes General Considerations, Pathogenesis, Prevention, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment Must-know medical and surgical management of each disorder Thorough discussion of pathophysiology and relevant basic and clinical science Comprehensive radiology chapter with more than 150 images “Essentials of Diagnosis” section for each disease and disorder delivers key points at a glance All new full color interior design with more than 500 color illustrations Valuable to otolaryngologists as well as all the medical and surgical specialties and related disciplines that treat patients with head and neck disorders Strikes the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity Spans the entire breadth of ENT topics, including the latest developments in basic science, facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, laryngology, rhinology, pediatric otolaryngology, otology, and neurotology
Asia is in the midst of a truly historic transformation. If it continues to grow on its recent trajectory, it could, by 2050, account for more than half of global GDP, trade and investment, and enjoy widespread affluence. Its per capita income could rise sixfold. It thus holds the promise of making some 4 billion Asians, hitherto commonly associated with poverty and deprivation, affluent by today's standards. This study, Asia 2050: Realizing the Asian Century, is aimed at key opinion makers to foster debate on a vision of and strategy for Asia's potentially historic rise among the global comm.
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