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Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age

By: Ashok Naimpally,Hema Ramachandran,Caroline Smith

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Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age

By: Ashok Naimpally,Hema Ramachandran,Caroline Smith

The book provides a comprehensive review of lifelong learning, information literacy and internships including assessment techniques for lifelong learning, teamwork and information literacy as defined by the ABET criteria. It also discusses critical thinking skills for scientists and engineers and their role in lifelong learning in the information age. It will be invaluable for: - Engineering educators including librarians interested in developing programs to satisfy the ABET criteria for lifelong learning and teamwork. - Engineering librarians developing programs and assessment tools for information literacy using online databases and the Internet. - Engineering educators and career advisors interested in developing internship programs in engineering. An internship is defined as work performed in an industrial setting that provides practical experience and adds value to the classroom and research learning processes. This book will cover all aspects involved in administering internship and cooperative education programs. - Employers of interns will find useful information on needs assessment, program development, evaluation and the importance of lifelong learning; and, - Science and engineering educators interested in developing critical thinking skills in their students as an aid to developing lifelong learning skills especially given the challenges in the digital age. - Provides information on how to develop programs and assessment tools for information literacy - Describes how to set up an internship program - Develops critical thinking skills

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Elsevier

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0123852153

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Advanced X-ray Techniques in Research and Industry

By: Ashok Kumar Singh

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Advanced X-ray Techniques in Research and Industry

By: Ashok Kumar Singh

Papers presented at the seminar held in Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad India in 2003.

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IOS Press

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1586035371

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A Textbook of Molecular Biotechnology

By: Ashok K. Chauhan

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A Textbook of Molecular Biotechnology

By: Ashok K. Chauhan

Textbook of Molecular Biotechnology covers an amazing range of topics from the basic structure of the cell and diversity of microorganisms to the latest techniques in the field of biotechnology. Various topics have been included for the benefit of graduate and postgraduate students. In addition, the book will be of immense help for the researchers and can be used as a laboratory manual for various biotechnological techniques. A number of reputed subject experts, scientists, academicians, and researchers have contributed their chapters to this volume. This book describes the role of basic biotechnological tools in various spheres of human society, namely, agriculture, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, nanobiotechnology, proteomics, metagenomics and Intellectual Property rights.

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I. K. International Pvt Ltd

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9380026374

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Struggle Against the State

Social Network and Protest Mobilization in India

By: Ashok Swain

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Struggle Against the State

Social Network and Protest Mobilization in India

By: Ashok Swain

Many developing countries pursue policies of rapid industrialization in order to achieve faster economic growth. Some policies cause displacement forcing many individuals to take up a fight against the state. Interestingly some of these dissenting individuals are more successful in organizing their protests than others. In this book, Ashok Swain demonstrates how displaced people mobilize to protest with the help of their social networks. Studying protests against large industrial and development projects, Swain compares the mobilization process between a traditionally protest rich and a protest poor region in India to explain how social network structures are a key component to understand this variation. He reveals how improved mobilization capability coincides with their evolving social network structure thanks to recent exposure to external actors like religious missionaries and radical left activists. The in-depth examination of the existing literature on social mobilization and extensive fieldwork conducted in India make this book a well-organized and useful resource to analyze protest mobilization in developing regions.

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Routledge

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1317049055

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Electronics in Textiles and Clothing

Design, Products and Applications

By: L. Ashok Kumar,C. Vigneswaran

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Electronics in Textiles and Clothing

Design, Products and Applications

By: L. Ashok Kumar,C. Vigneswaran

This book covers the basic fundamentals of electronics and their applications in textiles and clothing product development. With increasing awareness about the e-textiles, researchers and scientists are finding ways to treat the textile materials integrating with electronics for communication/signal transferring applications. The book discusses wearable electronics, fabric production techniques for wearable electronics, design of circuits and integration into wearable electronic fabrics, product development, software development, design and development of wearable electronic flexible solar tent, and garment integrated wearable electronic products.

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CRC Press

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1498715516

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9781498715515

Engineered Nanoparticles

Structure, Properties and Mechanisms of Toxicity

By: Ashok K. Singh

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Engineered Nanoparticles

Structure, Properties and Mechanisms of Toxicity

By: Ashok K. Singh

Engineered Nanoparticles: Structure, Properties and Mechanisms of Toxicity is an indispensable introduction to engineered nanomaterials (ENM) and their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Although research in the area of pharmacology and toxicology of ENM is rapidly advancing, a possible correlation between their physicochemical properties and biomedical properties or toxicity is not yet fully understood. This understanding is essential to develop strategies for the safe applications and handling of ENM. The book comprehensively defines the current understanding of ENM toxicity, first describing these materials and their physicochemical properties, and then discussing the toxicological theory and methodology before finally demonstrating the potential impact of ENM on the environment and human health. It represents an essential reference for students and investigators in toxicology, pharmacology, chemistry, material sciences, medicine, and those in related disciplines who require an introduction to ENM and their potential toxicological effects. - Provides state-of-the-art physicochemical descriptions and methodologies for the characterization of engineered nanomaterials (ENM) - Describes the potential toxicological effects of ENM and the nanotoxicological mechanisms of action - Presents how to apply theory to practice in a public health and risk assessment setting

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Academic Press

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012801492X

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Math and Architectures of Deep Learning

By: Krishnendu Chaudhury

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Math and Architectures of Deep Learning

By: Krishnendu Chaudhury

Math and Architectures of Deep Learning bridges the gap between theory and practice, laying out the math of deep learning side by side with practical implementations in Python and PyTorch. You'll peer inside the "black box" to understand how your code is working, and learn to comprehend cutting-edge research you can turn into practical applications. Math and Architectures of Deep Learning sets out the foundations of DL usefully and accessibly to working practitioners. Each chapter explores a new fundamental DL concept or architectural pattern, explaining the underpinning mathematics and demonstrating how they work in practice with well-annotated Python code. You'll start with a primer of basic algebra, calculus, and statistics, working your way up to state-of-the-art DL paradigms taken from the latest research. Learning mathematical foundations and neural network architecture can be challenging, but the payoff is big. You'll be free from blind reliance on pre-packaged DL models and able to build, customize, and re-architect for your specific needs. And when things go wrong, you'll be glad you can quickly identify and fix problems.

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Simon and Schuster

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1617296481

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Ashoka, the Visionary

Life, Legend and Legacy

By: Ashok Khanna

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Ashoka, the Visionary

Life, Legend and Legacy

By: Ashok Khanna

Ungainly in appearance, disliked by his father, the king, but nurtured by his mother, Ashoka worked to elicit his elders' approval. At the age of 18, his father sent him to quell a rebellion that his brother, the crown prince, had failed to do. His success propelled him to be appointed as viceroy of a province. There he met Devi, a beautiful, devout Buddhist. With the death of his father, supported by the chief minister, Ashoka was crowned the new king. Ashoka ruled the Indian subcontinent from 269 bce to 232 bce. After the Kalinga War, a turning point for Ashoka, his devotion to Buddha's teachings became unconditional, and he based his governance on its precepts of non-violence, tolerance and compassion. His support for Buddhism helped it grow from a small sect to a world religion. When it spread to Asia, his model of Dharmaraj was emulated as exemplary kingship by many Asian rulers through history. Prime Minister Nehru, in The Discovery of India, described Ashoka as 'a man who was greater than any king or emperor'. He worked to incorporate Ashoka's secular approach and considerate administration in India's Constitution. As a young democracy, India must adopt both Ashoka's and Nehru's vision of compassionate governance to mature as a nation.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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9387471217

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Noam Chomsky's Discourse on Globalization and U.S.': Imperialism

By: Ashok Antony D'Souza

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Noam Chomsky's Discourse on Globalization and U.S.': Imperialism

By: Ashok Antony D'Souza

Noam Chomsky - a world renowned linguist, philosopher and outspoken critic of US foreign policy and the media - has consistently written and spoken about the dangers of the nexus between US imperialism and Neo-liberalism. This book explores if the experiences of 'social activists' in India corroborate major tenets of Chomsky's discourse on globalization and US imperialism. The work, although stems primarily from the area of professional social work, is interdisciplinary in nature and would be of interest to anyone interested in understanding the dynamics and politics of development in India.

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Niruta Publications

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8192342433

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HEAT TREATMENT OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY

By: Ashok Kumar,Dipak Kumar Banerjee

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HEAT TREATMENT OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY

By: Ashok Kumar,Dipak Kumar Banerjee

Aluminium alloys have been in use since 1940. The development of light weight Al-Si alloys led to its usage in wear resistant components. The property of light weight and good thermal conductivity of hypoeutectic, hypereutectic alloys such as A357 and A380 enabled automobile industries to manufacture Al-Si cylinder blocks by the method of die-casting. The cast A357 alloys with improved mechanical properties, low porosity levels, good dimensional accuracy, dimensional stability and good surface finish can be ranked as number one with respect to dimensional stability, fluidity, pressure tightness and weldability.

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Book Saga Publications

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8197412812

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Entrepreneurial Success in Small and Medium Eterprises

By: Suryadevara Ashok Kumar

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Entrepreneurial Success in Small and Medium Eterprises

By: Suryadevara Ashok Kumar

Study conducted at fifty small scale enterprises in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, two cities of Andhra Pradesh, India.

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8183243258

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Agnostic Khushwant

There Is No God

By: Khushwant Singh,Ashok Chopra

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Agnostic Khushwant

There Is No God

By: Khushwant Singh,Ashok Chopra

Instead of entering into a pointless debate on whether or not God exists, it is more important to bear in mind that belief in the existence of God has little bearing on making a person a good or a bad citizen. One can be a saintly person without believing in God and a detestable villain believing in Him. In my personalized religion, there is NO GOD! Khushwant Singh, over the decades, has built up a reputation for coming up with something new and controversial in each book, and he does not disappoint his readers this time too. He begins with a chapter on the ‘need for a new religion – without God’, in which he questions the relevance of God. He then moves on to describe how religion has proved to be more harmful than beneficial and, in the process, debunks astrologers and the breed of so-called ‘godmen’. However, he is not dismissive of religion. Through his lucid writing, he brings out the beauty and significance of holy books such as the Bhagvad Gita, the Quran and the Granth Sahib. He provides relevant extracts to highlight the poetry and the music in such books. The author next tries to dispel the prejudices held by many non-Muslims against their Muslim compatriots by giving down-to-earth examples. He also emphasizes the importance of the Ramzaan fast. Khushwant Singh’s description of the life and times of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh and his in-depth analysis of the Granth Sahib throw new light on a particularly troubled period in India’s history. The chapter devoted to the interaction of the author (a confirmed agnostic) with the Dalai Lama (probably the world’s most renowned spiritual leader) makes for fascinating reading. Here’s one book containing a wealth of knowledge and information that you would want to read or consult again and again.

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Hay House, Inc

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9381398232

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9789381398234

The Truth of Babri Mosque

By: Ashok Pant

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The Truth of Babri Mosque

By: Ashok Pant

The word Babri was literally used to define something abnormal, out of sense or mad. Three instances mentioned in Babar-Nama support this. Babar's journal is replete with precise detail with a telling image or idiom as "a bud resembling a sheep's heart", "fell like water on fire" which lingers in the reader's mind long after the event or anecdote has receded. Few of the phrases and words in the Babar Nama are now part of everyday language in India and Pakistan as "Namak Haram" means lack of trustworthiness, "hamesha" means always, "bakhshish" means gift, "maidan" means plain area, "julab" means laxative and the most important, which is of our use here, is "Babri/Baburi /Bavala" means related to unhealthy mental state or mad or abandoned or one who is abnormal. Babar writes about his infatuation, after his marriage in March AD 1500, for a boy as, "In those days I discovered myself a strange inclination - no, a mad infatuation-for a boy in the camp's bazaar, his name was Babri/Baburi being apposite. Until then I had no inclination of love and ... a couplet of Muhammad Salih came to my mind: When I see my friend I am abashed with shame; My companions look at me, I look away sans aim. This couplet suited my state of mind perfectly. In that maelstrom of desire and passion, and under the stress of youthful folly, I used to wander, bareheaded and barefoot, through streets and lanes, orchards and vineyards. I showed civility neither to friends nor to strangers, took no care of myself or others." Babar clearly stated that guy's name was Bavara as he was of raging and flickering nature and Babar himself became Bavara or crazy for him to attain his sexual proximity.... That is why the term "Babri Mosque" is specially used only for the construction that was done according to Mughal architecture at Ramjanmabhoomi because it was made for Hindus not for Muslims. Babri Mosque means Mosques of infidels-insane Hindus.

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iUniverse

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1475942893

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A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology

By: Ashok Jansari

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A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology

By: Ashok Jansari

Are all brains the same? What causes amnesia? And why did a man mistake his psychologist for George Michael? Find out the answers to these questions, and much more, in A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology. Written in an informative and accessible style, this comprehensive text guides you through the traditional areas of cognitive neuropsychology and beyond, applying core theoretical principles to real-world scenarios. Covering topics from memory to facial recognition, and from language to neglect, this textbook is essential reading for any student of cognitive neuropsychology. A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology also includes features to help enhance your understanding of cognitive neuropsychology, such as: Important researcher spotlights Key research studies Questions for reflection Further reading Ashok Jansari is Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Goldsmiths, University of London.

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Sustainable Energy Conversion for Electricity and Coproducts

Principles, Technologies, and Equipment

By: Ashok Rao

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Sustainable Energy Conversion for Electricity and Coproducts

Principles, Technologies, and Equipment

By: Ashok Rao

Sustainable Energy Conversion for Electricity and Coproducts Comprehensive and a fundamental approach to the study of sustainable fuel conversion for the generation of electricity and for coproducing synthetic fuels and chemicals Both electricity and chemicals are critical to maintain our modern way of life; however, environmental impacts have to be factored in to sustain this type of lifestyle. Sustainable Energy Conversion for Electricity and Coproducts provides a unified, comprehensive, and a fundamental approach to the study of sustainable fuel conversion in order to generate electricity and optionally coproduce synthetic fuels and chemicals. The book starts with an introduction to energy systems and describes the various forms of energy sources: natural gas, petroleum, coal, biomass, and other renewables and nuclear. Their distribution is discussed in order to emphasize the uneven availability and finiteness of some of these resources. Each topic in the book is covered in sufficient detail from a theoretical and practical applications standpoint essential for engineers involved in the development of the modern power plant. Sustainable Energy Conversion for Electricity and Coproducts features the following: Discusses the impact of energy sources on the environment along with an introduction to the supply chain and life cycle analyses in order to emphasize the holistic approach required for sustainability. Not only are the emissions of criteria pollutants addressed but also the major greenhouse gas CO2 which is essential for the overall sustainability. Deals with underlying principles and their application to engineering including thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat and mass transfer which form the foundation for the more technology specific chapters that follow. Details specific subjects within energy plants such as prime movers, systems engineering, Rankine cycle and the Brayton–Rankine combined cycle, and emerging technologies such as high-temperature membranes and fuel cells. Sustainable energy conversion is an extremely active field of research at this time. By covering the multidisciplinary fundamentals in sufficient depth, this book is largely self-contained suitable for the different engineering disciplines, as well as chemists working in this field of sustainable energy conversion.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119064422

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9781119064428

APPLIED BOTANY

By: Ratikanta Maiti,Humberto González Rodríguez,Ashok Kumar Thakur,Narayan Chandra Sarkar

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APPLIED BOTANY

By: Ratikanta Maiti,Humberto González Rodríguez,Ashok Kumar Thakur,Narayan Chandra Sarkar

With new discoveries and inventions in science, application of botany has attained many dimensions. Besides the conventional application of botanical sciences, forensic botany; nanobotany; phytoremideation and phytominimg; environmental impact assessment, seed quality enhancement through priming are the new dimensions of applied botany. The industrial applications of botany are in paper pulp, rubber, dye and gum industries. At social front, besides providing the livelihood and employment through cultivation of crops, the branches of botany like community forestry are playing major role in the upliftment of folks. Use of mechanisms of carnivorous plants in plant protection; and management of invasive plants for economic gains and conservation of biodiversity are new challenges in applied botany.

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American Academic Press

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163181866X

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CDiC Textbook of Pediatric Diabetes

By: Ashok K Das,Sanjay Kalra

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CDiC Textbook of Pediatric Diabetes

By: Ashok K Das,Sanjay Kalra

This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children. Beginning with an overview of the disease and the effect of Type 1 diabetes on the growth and development of children, the next chapter explains clinical examination and laboratory investigations. The following sections provide in depth discussion on pharmacological and non-pharmacological managements techniques, and acute and chronic complications. The book concludes with the treatment of diabetes in special cases such as in neonates and infants, and a final section cover miscellaneous topics including genetics of Type 1 diabetes, and educational material for patients and their parents. This comprehensive text has been written in association with the Changing Diabetes® in Children (CDiC) program, providing care and life-saving medication for children with Type 1 diabetes in low and middle-income countries. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diabetes in children Covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods Includes discussion on special cases such as diabetes in neonates and infants Written in association with the CDiC program

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JP Medical Ltd

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9352700864

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9789352700868

Protein Biotechnology

By: Ashok Kumar

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Protein Biotechnology

By: Ashok Kumar

The present title Protein Biotechnology tries to capture the field of biotechnology in its whole some entirety in a manner that is concise and easily understood by the students. Enzymatic proteins play a vital role in degradation and fermentation providing a well known example but more recent developments of an over increasing range of raw materials have led to a wider and greater impact on the biotechnology industry. Because it is undergoing such rapid growth, there will almost certainly be many examples of protein biotechnology in actual application when this book appears which had not reached that stage when it was written. For this reason we have allowed ourselves to include some examples which look as if they are likely to find application in the near future, despite our endeavour to illustrate the technology be examples that are actually in use, rather than possible processes that might one day find application but all too often really illustrate unfulfilled promise.

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Discovery Publishing House

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8183561330

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9788183561334

Gods of War

By: Ashok Banker

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Gods of War

By: Ashok Banker

Santosh a ten-year-old from a Mumbai slum with a passion for cricket, Bollywood, and Ganpati Baapa; Salim'a socialist trader from Birmingham and witness to the aftermath of the unjust war on terror; Ruth'a lesbian ship-welder from New Jersey whose fierce right-wing patriotism cost her the love of her life; Akechi'a rakish, self-obsessed manga star with a fondness for high living and beautiful gaijin women; and Yoshi Akechi's twin and fellow mangaka, a hermaphrodite consumed by a guilty secret about their Japanese father and Chinese mother. Can this wildly unlikely quintet succeed in their seemingly impossible mission of travelling to the end of time and space to bring peace to the world? Can they overcome their cultural, racial, religious and other differences and find a way to end the apocalyptic War of Wars that threatens not only humanity, but all creation, with ultimate destruction? Does humanity even deserve to be saved?

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Penguin Books India

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0143102044

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9780143102045

Urban Squatter Housing in Third World

By: Ashok Ranjan Basu

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Urban Squatter Housing in Third World

By: Ashok Ranjan Basu

Study with special reference to Delhi.

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Mittal Publications

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8170990475

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A Contextual Approach to Human Development

Integrating an Indian Perspective

By: Ashok K. Srivastava,Girishwar Misra

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A Contextual Approach to Human Development

Integrating an Indian Perspective

By: Ashok K. Srivastava,Girishwar Misra

This textbook offers a unique insight into the theoretical and applied aspects of human development in relation to the cultural traditions of non-Western countries. Presented in a modular form, this comprehensive and thematic approach to lifespan development will help students develop an understanding of human development in varied Indian social contexts. Covering all stages of development including the development of self and personality, social understanding, human strengths, sustainable development, lifelong learning, and many more, the book highlights current research in these areas as well as provides learning objectives, points for reflection, web links, and a glossary. This book is an essential reading for undergraduate students of psychology, human development, and allied fields, as well as for postgraduates with an interest in studying human development in a non-Western context.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040108121

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9781040108123

From Parastatals to Private Trade

Lessons from Asian Agriculture

By: Shahidur Rashid,Ashok Gulati,Ralph Waldo Cummings, Jr.

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From Parastatals to Private Trade

Lessons from Asian Agriculture

By: Shahidur Rashid,Ashok Gulati,Ralph Waldo Cummings, Jr.

In developing countries across Asia, food marketing parastatals have played an important role in agricultural policy, especially with regard to government efforts to stabilize food prices. Three broad market failures constitute the primary arguments for this form of government intervention: a lack of market integration stemming from inadequate infrastructure, the absence or inadequacy of risk-mitigating institutions and markets, and the need to protect the world's poorest communities from a volatile global market. Opponents of such public intervention schemes claim that the old rationales are no longer convincing, that the programs are not cost-effective and do not allocate resources optimally, and that private institutions are strong enough to take over many of the functions traditionally performed by parastatals. In From Parastatals to Private Trade, the editorsclearly from the latter camppose three general questions: Why must parastatal-centered policies in Asia change, when should policy changes occur, and how should such change happen: gradually or abruptly? Experts in agricultural policy use case studies from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan) and East Asia (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) to answer these questions; and a concluding chapter synthesizes these countries' experiences with price stabilization programs. In light of the evidencewhich indicates that parastatals played important roles in the past but have become overly expensive, and that reduced intervention can promote competition, help develop alternative institutions, and release funds for development and antipoverty programs without jeopardizing price stabilitythe editors highlight the challenges ahead and propose suggestions for reforming the existing paradigm for price-related policies. This volume provides valuable analyses for anyone concerned with balancing government intervention with market-friendly policies.

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Intl Food Policy Res Inst

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0801888158

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City Planning in India, 1947–2017

By: Ashok Kumar,Sanjeev Vidyarthi,Poonam Prakash

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City Planning in India, 1947–2017

By: Ashok Kumar,Sanjeev Vidyarthi,Poonam Prakash

This book is a comprehensive history of city planning in post-independence India. It explores how the nature and orientation of city planning have evolved in India’s changing sociopolitical context over the past hundred or so years. The book situates India’s experience within a historical framework in order to illustrate continuities and disjunctions between the pre- and post-independent Indian laws, policies, and programs for city planning and development. It focuses on the development, scope, and significance of professional planning work in the midst of rapid economic transition, migration, social disparity, and environmental degradation. The volume also highlights the need for inclusive planning processes that can provide clean air, water, and community spaces to large, diverse, and fast growing communities. Detailed and insightful, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students of public administration, civil engineering, architecture, geography, economics, and sociology. It will also be useful for policy makers and professionals working in the areas of town and country planning.

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Taylor & Francis

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100009121X

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9781000091212

HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN KARNATAKA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SELECTED DISTRICTS

By: ASHOK R. RATHOD

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HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN KARNATAKA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SELECTED DISTRICTS

By: ASHOK R. RATHOD

There is a growing interest at the national and international levels in Health as a development issue, with particular reference to government policies in relation to the planning and promotion of health care. A great deal of literature on health planning and policy is available at these levels.

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Lulu.com

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1387616196

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9781387616190

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND IT’S EVOLUTION UNDER NEP 2020

By: Ravishankara B. Editors Dr. Ashok Kumar, Ravikiran K. S. & Meghanandha C.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND IT’S EVOLUTION UNDER NEP 2020

By: Ravishankara B. Editors Dr. Ashok Kumar, Ravikiran K. S. & Meghanandha C.

Change is the rule of the nature, the natural way of life leads content full and bliss full life. Human life is a great offer by the nature to understand the value of inside force makes life’s existence must aware of the total characteristics of the entity. The limitations of organic functional capacities go beyond its minimum to maximum expectancy for enhanced bio-logical and psychological capabilities. The fruits of dedication, commitment, competency, consistent efforts for gaining value for feel free life of the human being. Total fitness contributes to master over setting any problems and its management in the entire life. Therefore paying our sweat to get healthier and happier life span is the target and main aim of the each and every human being.

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Laxmi Book Publication

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1304958175

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9781304958174

Liposomes

Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications for Targeted Drug Delivery

By: Madhumati Bhaskarwar,Anjulika Joshi,Ashok N. Bhaskarwar

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Liposomes

Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications for Targeted Drug Delivery

By: Madhumati Bhaskarwar,Anjulika Joshi,Ashok N. Bhaskarwar

This book throws light on the various methods of preparation and characterization of liposomes. With the advancements in technology since their discovery, newer methods of generating liposomes have been developed. Needless to say, over time liposomes have been modified to a large extent and engineered to suit many of our growing needs. This book throws light on the various methods of preparation and characterization of liposomes. It also discusses the several biochemical and indirect methods that have made it possible to understand the biological and physicochemical mechanisms of liposomes that decide their fate in vivo. In spite of certain limitations, liposomes have proved to be more suitable for a number of unconventional applications. This versatility of liposomes outlined in the book brings out the importance of these nanoparticles in the future applications of nanotechnology besides targeted drug delivery. Overall, this book provides the necessary information about the various aspects of liposomes for beginners.

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Momentum Press

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1944749284

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9781944749286

One vs All

Beware Mr. Prime Minister, It’s India Impossible!

By: Ashok Anand

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One vs All

Beware Mr. Prime Minister, It’s India Impossible!

By: Ashok Anand

One vs All: Narendra Modi—Pariah to Paragon is all truth. Ashok Anand has dissected ages-old layers of ignorance, myths and ego with his surgical observation to let the truth breathe out of the diseased society. It shames the political class, bureaucracy and religious bigots. It unmasks an absolutely hypocrite society that clings to the past, despises change, lives in denial but notorious for hidden avarice, arrogance and lust. Each chapter of this book will unfold many bitter truths. Have ever thought why a poor tea-seller boy, today occupying the prime minister’s chair, is not corrupt, greedy and foul-mouthed like most of the others in the country? How a “Pariah” pronounced by the anti-national political forces could become a “Paragon” of values? The Indian society, howsoever ignorant and selfish maybe, needs space to evolve, grow and prosper. Would Narendra Modi be able to do that? Truth is very hard to digest. If brave enough, go ahead and read. Not a thriller. Better than a thriller. One vs. All: Narendra Modi—Pariah to Paragon takes the reader to the demonic world of Indian politics, surrounded by the intrigues of a superstitious and ignorant society that loves dwelling in the past and detests any change.

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Notion Press

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0997557761

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9780997557763

Hero Vol.1

By: Ashok Raj

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Hero Vol.1

By: Ashok Raj

This volume traces the growth of the indigenous Hindi film hero from the silent era up to Dilip Kumar. The film hero is depicted as a credible representative of the social, cultural and political milieu of his era. The author contends that the development of Hindi cinema has been largely centered round the frontal figure of the hero. In the course of the narrative, the subject matter presents a compact history of mainstream Hindi cinema by placing personalities, events and trends in specific time frames.

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Hay House, Inc

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938139802X

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9789381398029

Goat Production and Supply Chain Management in the Tropics

By: Pramod Kumar Rout,Ashok Kumar,Basanta Kumara Behera

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Goat Production and Supply Chain Management in the Tropics

By: Pramod Kumar Rout,Ashok Kumar,Basanta Kumara Behera

This book is a practical manual for goat production systems covering: breeding and selection, feeding based on available crops and resources, and targeted preventative health care for increased productivity and income. It outlines best practice and strategies for setting up a farm, overcoming challenges, increasing milk and meat quality, obtaining sustainability, reducing environmental pollution, optimising climatic conditions and tapping into local know-how. In addition, the book details developing region-specific data for effective decision making and better management, as well as how to run a developmental project to empower stake holders for higher production, support innovation, and analyse the supply chain for better product quality and marketing.

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CABI

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1789240131

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9781789240139

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