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Nature, Culture, and History

The 'Knowing' of Oceania

By: K. R. Howe

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Explores the changing ways in which Pacific Islanders have been seen and represented by outsiders over the last 200 years. The Pacific Islands has been a testing ground for various Western ideas and ideologies and the author looks at this long intellectual history as an artifact of the Western imagination. Of particular concern is to see how concepts of nature, culture and history have defined Western perceptions of Pacific Islanders.

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University of Hawaii Press

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082482329X

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Closing Methodological Divides

Toward Democratic Educational Research

By: K.R. Howe

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Closing Methodological Divides

Toward Democratic Educational Research

By: K.R. Howe

This book is unique in the sweep of issues it considers and the way it integrates them under one general philosophical perspective. Vital reading for philosophers of education, educational researchers and social science methodologists.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0306479842

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The Quest for Origins

Who First Discovered and Settled the Pacific Islands?

By: K. R. Howe

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The Quest for Origins

Who First Discovered and Settled the Pacific Islands?

By: K. R. Howe

Did they come from space, from Egypt, from the Americas? From other ancient civilizations? These are some of today's most fanciful claims about the first settlers of the islands of the Pacific. But none of them correctly answer the question: Where did the Polynesians come from? This book is a thoughtful and devastating critique of such "new" learning, and a careful and accessible survey of modern archaeological, anthropological, genetic, and linguistics findings about the origins of Pacific Islanders. Professor Howe also examines the two-hundred-year-old history of Western ideas about Polynesian origins in the context of ever-changing fads and intellectual fashions.

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0824827503

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Nature, Culture, and History

The 'Knowing' of Oceania

By: K. R. Howe

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The 'Knowing' of Oceania

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The Chemistry of Ruthenium

By: E.A. Seddon,K.R. Seddon

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The Chemistry of Ruthenium

By: E.A. Seddon,K.R. Seddon

The Chemistry of Ruthenium is concerned with the chemistry of ruthenium, with emphasis on synthesis and structure. The discussion spans a wide range of fields, from coordination chemistry and organometallic chemistry to structural chemistry (of both molecular and extended lattices), electrochemistry and photochemistry, as well as kinetics and spectroscopy. Comprised of 15 chapters, this book begins with an introduction to the discovery and early history of ruthenium, along with its extraction and purification, isotopes, physical and chemical properties, and applications. The discussion then turns to the concept of oxidation state and a scheme for systematizing descriptive inorganic chemistry together with its applicability to ruthenium chemistry. Subsequent chapters focus on the chemistry of ruthenium(VIII), ruthenium(VII), ruthenium(VI), ruthenium(V), ruthenium(IV), ruthenium(III), ruthenium(II), ruthenium(I), and ruthenium(0). The book also considers ruthenium carbonyl clusters and nitrosyls before concluding with a review of the photophysics and photochemistry of tris(diimine)ruthenium(II) complexes. This monograph will be useful to students, practitioners, and researchers in the field of inorganic chemistry, as well as those who are interested in the chemistry of ruthenium.

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Elsevier

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1483289907

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Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: A Manual

By: K.R. Shivanna,Rajesh Tandon

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Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: A Manual

By: K.R. Shivanna,Rajesh Tandon

Successful reproduction is the basis not only for the stability of the species in their natural habitat but also for productivity of our crop plants. Therefore, knowledge on reproductive ecology of wild and cultivated plants is important for effective management of our dwindling biodiversity and for the sustainability and improvement of the yield in crop species. Conservation and management of our plant diversity is going to be a major challenge in the coming decades, particularly in the tropical countries which are rich in biodiversity. Reproductive failure is the main driver for pushing a large number of tropical species to vulnerable category. Available data on reproductive ecology on tropical species is very limited and there is an urgent need to initiate research on these lines. A major limitation for the beginners to take up research is the absence of simple concise work manuals that provide step-wise procedures to study all aspects of reproductive ecology. The Manual fills this void. Over 60 protocols described in the manual cover the whole spectrum of reproductive ecology - study sites and species, phenology, floral morphology and sexuality, pollen and pistil biology, pollination ecology, breeding system, seed biology, seed dispersal and seedling recruitment. Each chapter gives a concise conceptual account of the topic before describing the protocols. The Manual caters to researchers, teachers and students who are interested in any aspect of reproductive ecology of flowering plants -- botanists, ecologists, agri-horticulturists, foresters, entomologists, plant breeders and conservation biologists.

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813222003X

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The Agricultural Sky

A Concept to Revolutionize Farming

By: K. R. Krishna

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The Agricultural Sky

A Concept to Revolutionize Farming

By: K. R. Krishna

The agricultural sky" is a dominant natural entity that has influenced, interacted with, and guided the evolution of crops, farming practices, and cropping systems. The sky—and all its components—above and near agricultural areas is an important aspect of an agricultural enterprise—as important as soils, water, and crop species. The blue sky above crops that is seemingly clear, tranquil or sometimes filled with clouds, is really a repository of a large number of gases, mineral or organic particulate matter, dust, mist, turbulent wind, innumerable species of micro-organisms, tiny biotic flora/fauna, seeds, insects, etc. The agrarian sky supports complex interactions of biotic and abiotic aspects with perhaps immediate and/or delayed influence on crops sown on the ground. This volume helps us to better understand the importance of the sky above crop fields, with the goal to encourage revolutionary agronomic procedures that lead to higher yield. It is a comprehensive treatise on the agriculture sky, covering basic definitions, limits, and explanations about atmospheric layers like troposphere, stratosphere, and the phyllosphere. The volume addresses the nutrient dynamics in the sky and their relevance to crop productivity. It looks at both natural biotic and manmade abiotic factors in the sky and how they affect what goes on below, such as from dust storms, at cloudy and/or windy locations, and from high-altitude jet streams. The author discusses wind and solar power generation in the agrarian sky and explores aeroponics to revolutionize crop production. The volume delves into several types of aerial robots, employing AI and other technology, to provide aerial spectral data that are capable of analyzing procedures, soil conditions, irrigation, insect pests, weed detection, herbicide application, soil fertility, and much more. The book includes examples from the North American Great Plains, Pampas of Argentina, Sahelian production zones of West Africa, Indo-Gangetic Plains, etc. This eye-opening book, The Agricultural Sky: A Concept to Revolutionize Farming, will be useful to students and professors in universities as well as to researchers in industry dealing with aerial aspects of farming.

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CRC Press

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1000729311

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Agrosphere

Nutrient Dynamics, Ecology and Productivity

By: K R Krishna

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Agrosphere

Nutrient Dynamics, Ecology and Productivity

By: K R Krishna

The book deals with agroecological aspects of nutrients essential to crop production. A new concept termed 'AGROSPHERE' has been introduced in the book. A brief description about agrosphere, its expanse, contrasting features and interactions with other ecospheres, global nutrient dynamics and food production trends within various agro ecosystems fo

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1482280051

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Plantation silviculture

By: K.R. Shepherd

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Plantation silviculture

By: K.R. Shepherd

Plantations of a wide range of tree species have assumed an important place in our world, providing wood for industry, fuelwood and animal fodder, protection from adverse environments and for the soil, as well as amenity and aesthetically pleasing landscapes. silvicultural knowledge of this particular branch of forestry first developed in Europe more than two centuries ago but in many parts of the world is still in a process of rapid evolution as more and more plantations are established to meet specific needs. The first exotic tree species to be established in plantations in my own country were planted more than a century ago and, likewise, New Zealand has a long history of planting. Both countries have developed a vigorous and innovative approach to plantation practice, soundly based initially on European experience but gradually modified to meet the challenges of new environments, new markets, and changed economic circumstances. This book on plantation silviculture was begun some years ago when the lack of a suitable undergraduate text for teaching purposes became apparent. The present text is aimed essentially at this audience. Although I have drawn heavily on the experience of Australia and New Zealand, the principles outlined are applicable anywhere in the world where plantations are being grown and tended, from the United States and Scandinavia to India, South Africa or Brazil. The text should also serve as a useful reference to advanced students and practicing foresters, with the reference list providing an introduction to the literature on this subject.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400944462

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The Quest for Origins

Who First Discovered and Settled the Pacific Islands?

By: K. R. Howe

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Who First Discovered and Settled the Pacific Islands?

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Phosgene

And Related Carbonyl Halides

By: T.A. Ryan,E.A. Seddon,K.R. Seddon,C. Ryan

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Phosgene

And Related Carbonyl Halides

By: T.A. Ryan,E.A. Seddon,K.R. Seddon,C. Ryan

Phosgene, COCl2 is a C1 chemical of major industrial importance. The annual production, worldwide, is more than 1 million tons; 90% of which is used in the manufacture of isocyanates and of polyurethane and polycarbonate resins. Phosgene is also extensively used as a synthetic reagent in organic chemistry, in particular in the preparation of acyl chlorides, chloroformate esters, organic carbonates and carbamoyl chlorides.Although more than 7000 papers have appeared on phosgene and some 1000 papers on its analogues, this is the first book on these interesting chemicals. It presents a critical treatise of phosgene, ranging from its discovery and subsequent use as a war gas to some potential applications of the material into the 21st century. It includes chapters on biological effects and industrial hygiene; on synthesis, formation and manufacture; analysis, uses, environmental effects, and physical and thermodynamic properties. Reactions with organic and inorganic materials are described. Four of the seventeen chapters are devoted to a description of the carbonyl halides (especially carbonyl difluoride) related to phosgene, and a special section deals collectively with the electronic structures of carbonyl halide molecules.Featuring the first-ever comprehensive discussion of the medical effects of phosgene poisoning and the most modern methods of treating exposure victims, the book will be of interest to historians and militarists and those working in the chemical industries (heavy chemicals, agricultural and pharmaceutical), university libraries, hospitals, medical research centres, museums, environmental research centres, poison units and health and safety institutions world-wide.

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0080538800

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Push Button Agriculture

Robotics, Drones, Satellite-Guided Soil and Crop Management

By: K. R. Krishna

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Push Button Agriculture

Robotics, Drones, Satellite-Guided Soil and Crop Management

By: K. R. Krishna

This book covers three main types of agricultural systems: the use of robotics, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles), and satellite-guided precision farming methods. Some of these are well refined and are currently in use, while others are in need of refinement and are yet to become popular. The book provides a valuable source of information on this developing field for those involved with agriculture and farming and agricultural engineering. The book is also applicable as a textbook for students and a reference for faculty.

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1771883057

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Beetle

The Life of General Walter Bedell Smith

By: Daniel K. R. Crosswell

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Beetle

The Life of General Walter Bedell Smith

By: Daniel K. R. Crosswell

The first full biography of Smith, a fascinating American soldier and diplomat who began his career in 1911 as a private in the Indiana National Guard, and retired as a four-star general.

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0813126495

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The WTO and the Environment

Development of Competence Beyond Trade

By: James K. R. Watson

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The WTO and the Environment

Development of Competence Beyond Trade

By: James K. R. Watson

A review of the development of the WTO dispute resolution procedure and the power and influence it has gained over the practises of the member countries as well as in other international treaties.

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Routledge

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0415527120

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Modern African American Poets

From Hughes to Parker

By: Yasser K. R. Aman

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Modern African American Poets

From Hughes to Parker

By: Yasser K. R. Aman

This book consists of eight chapters covering poets from the Harlem Renaissance until the present day. It considers the Harlem Renaissance poets Hughes and Cullen from new perspectives, with regards to two psychological types: self-acceptance and self-dejection. The first two chapters discuss Hughes’ and Cullen’s expression of race relations and the way they protest. Chapter three on Roscoe C. Jamison represents unheard voices, while the fourth chapter, focusing on Ai, analyzes multi-ethnic roots and dissects American society, highlighting the reasons for violence and sexual hunger. Chapter five on Nikky Finney, a representative of Affrilachian poetry and a political activist, focuses on different social and political issues. Chapters six and seven discuss the application of Dual Inheritance Theory on African American and Afro-German poetry. Chapter eight tackles the ongoing effort of redefining black womanhood, with specific emphasis on Morgan Parker.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1527520552

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The Little Giant Book of Weird & Wacky Facts

By: K. R. Hobbie

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The Little Giant Book of Weird & Wacky Facts

By: K. R. Hobbie

Contains hundreds of interesting trivia questions and answers on a variety of subjects.

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Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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140271548X

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Weird and Wacky Facts

By: Arkady Leokum,K. R. Hobbie,Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts,Robert Obojski,Michael J. Pellowski

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Weird and Wacky Facts

By: Arkady Leokum,K. R. Hobbie,Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts,Robert Obojski,Michael J. Pellowski

How strange it is! Kids will go crazy over every wacky, sometimes icky, always entertaining fact in this brand-new Little Giant compilation. The topics range from food to customs, animals to history, nature to sports. For example, in Marostica, Italy, an immense chess board is built into the public square: the pawns and all the pieces are human beings, and the knights sit on real horses! Or how about this: Maine actually has a law that prohibits anyone from stepping out of a plane while it's in the air. From weird worms that stop island natives in their tracks to 4000 year old bathrooms with modern drainage systems, each tidbit of information is truly a treat.

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1402749872

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Cancer Chemotherapy and Selective Drug Development

Proceedings of the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Coordinating Committee for Human Tumour Investigations, Brighton, England, October 24–28, 1983

By: K.R. Harrap,W. Davis,A.H. Calvert

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Cancer Chemotherapy and Selective Drug Development

Proceedings of the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Coordinating Committee for Human Tumour Investigations, Brighton, England, October 24–28, 1983

By: K.R. Harrap,W. Davis,A.H. Calvert

Over the past 30 years many significant advances have been made in the management of a number of disseminated malignant diseases. The prognosis for diseases such as childhood leukaemia, choriocarcinoma and Hodgkin's disease has gradually been transformed as better anti tumour agents have become available and their clinical use has been refined. During the past 10 years the advent of new agents, particularly cisplatin, bleomycin and the podophyllotoxins, has allowed the cure of disseminated testicular tumours. This degree of success has not, however, been achieved in the case of a number of other common cancers. Ovarian carcinoma is tantalisingly chemo-sensitive and although there are long term survivors from disseminated disease, these are only a small proportion of the total. Breast cancer, although "sensitive" to a multitude of drugs appears to have yielded neither survival benefit, nor cure to the efforts of therapists, while tumours such as those of the colon remain stubbornly unresponsive. Against this backcloth it is apparent that additional more selective treatments are needed if further impact is to be made on the problem of cancer. The development of such agents requires the integration of a multidisciplinary effort encompassing the fields of chemistry, biology and medicine. This symposium provided a forum for clinical and preclinical sCientists, where current aspects of cancer treatment were reviewed and approaches to the development of a new generation of more selective anticancer drugs discussed.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461338379

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National Education Policy (NEP-2020) Issues, Challenges And Implementation

By: Venugopal K R

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National Education Policy (NEP-2020) Issues, Challenges And Implementation

By: Venugopal K R

The glory of our ancient and oldest learning centres at Taxashila and Nalanda Universities flourished between Fifth Century BC and Twelfth Century AD. The first three modern Universities were established in 1857 as Calcutta, Bombay and Madras Universities under the aegis of the British Rule. The new National Education Policy (NEP) is the continium of our education policies of the post Independence India measuring upto educational standards of the developed countries. The Bangalore University has been in the forefront of implementing the NEP program during this last four years. It has been the FIRST university in the country to introduce the four years undergraduate program BA (Honours), B.Sc (Honours) from the academic year 2021-2022. The University took up the implementation of NEP earnestly training its teachers from awareness to policy, concepts, curriculum and syllabus framing both at the university departments as well as its constituent and affiliated colleges in addition to mentoring private and deemed universities in Bangalore. The University in coordination with UGC, AICTE, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Government of Karnataka conducted hundred of programmes in effective Implementation of the NEP 2020. The Bangalore University participated as lead organisation in the conference graced by the President of India and the Governors of the states in August 2021. A workshop of south Indian Vice Chancellors was Organised in Bangalore at NAAC during December 2021. The Government of Karnataka under Higher Education Council were able to prepare curriculum and syllabus in a record time. Online teaching-learning process, digitalisation of examination system, admissions and administrative systems in the rapidly changing world of digital revolution of Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone, AnyMedia, AnyLanguage, Anydevice, AnySubject, AnyCourse, AnyDiscipline, AnyAmount, AnySpeed took the world by storm in the times of the onslaught of COVID-19 between 2020-2021. This book is useful to all those who have been involved in implementing NEP-2020 in the last two years, viz, Vice-Chancellors, educationists, private universities, autonomous colleges, deemed universities, professors and NGOs, across the country.

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8197190933

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9788197190933

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