Annotation Thousands of organizations are virtualizing large-scale Oracle database systems. But, until now, reliable best practices have been hard to find, and database and virtualization professionals have often brought differing and incompatible perspectives to the challenge. Now, there's a comprehensive best practice guide reflecting deep understanding of both Oracle and vSphere, and supported by extensive in-the-field experience with the full spectrum of applications and environments.
I am going home, the child Gayatri often tells her friends, and this line becomes the leitmotif of the story around which the lives of Gayatri and her friend Rama revolve. Written in two parts and stretching over twenty years, the novel vividly encapsulates the futility and angst of modern, urban reality.
AN ILLUMINATING ACCOUNT OF THE DMK AND ITS CHARISMATIC FOUNDER In 1967, C.N. Annadurai became the chief minister of Madras state, when his party, the DMK, swept to power for the first time. In this definitive biography, R. Kannan traces the growth of Annadurai—from a young protégé of the radical thinker Periyar E.V. Ramasamy into a revered leader known as Anna, or elder brother. Kannan draws on Anna’s considerable body of writing, and the memoirs of other leaders and authors in Tamil, to candidly examine Anna’s complex relationship with Periyar and his disillusionment with the corruption he witnessed when in power. Featuring luminaries like Rajagopalachari and Kamaraj, K. Karunanidhi and MGR, among many others, Anna offers a warm and rounded portrait of a man who showed the way for the democratic expression of regional aspirations within a united India.
Multihop Mobile Wireless Networks discusses issues pertaining to each of these networks and proposes novel and innovative algorithms on Scheduling, Routing and Data aggregation that are viable solutions for multihop mobile networks.
On 17 September 1949, C.N. Annadurai (Anna) founded the DMK after his split with Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy. The DMK slowly but surely caught the imagination of the Tamil masses. In 1962, faced with the prospect of a ban, the party shed its separatist agenda and in 1967, the DMK attained power for the first time in Tamil Nadu. Since then, it has remained a potent political force, first under M. Karunanidhi and recently under M.K. Stalin, who succeeded him. Weathering many a political storm, including the 1972 split when its mascot, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) broke away levelling corruption charges, its ejection from power in 1976 during the Emergency, the second dismissal in 1991 for its alleged dalliance with the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka, and the debilitating split in 1993, the party has proved resilient. It was voted back to power in Tamil Nadu in 2021. The DMK’s pioneering public distribution system and welfare populism have been a model for other states. Of late, the party has touted its ‘Dravidian Model’ of development as a viable national alternative. Its renewed emphasis on Tamil cultural nationalism and cooperative federalism aims to counter the current majoritarian political narrative. Yet, seventy-five years later, the DMK is more than ever under assault from caste and ultra-nationalist elements and persisting charges of unjust enrichment and dynastic politics. At this pivotal moment in history, as the ethos of Indianness is being redefined, veteran political observer and commentator R. Kannan explores the trajectory of the DMK and its future direction. Drawing on a substantial body of first-hand accounts, The DMK Years narrates the story of the party objectively and in its entirety, making this volume essential to understanding the contours of Tamil Nadu politics.
This Story .... is of a young individual who seeks to comprehend the significance of life. In this journey, he is guided by a Guru whose wisdom helps him navigate through some challenging times and appreciate the bigger objective of getting to know the perpetual 'inner self'. The path of spiritualism, he realizes, can complement the path of karma, with minimal incremental effort... Boston Brahmin An affluent group of discerning Englishmen migrated to Boston around 1630. They had a material. influence in the development of its character through their patronizing of art, literature, education and business. They came to be known as the Boston Brahmins.
PREFACE OF THE BOOK This book is extensively designed for the third semester EEE/EIE students as per Anna university syllabus R-2013. The following chapters constitute the following units Chapter 1, 9 covers :-Unit 1Chapter 2 and 3 covers :-Unit 2Chapter 4 and 5 covers :-Unit 3Chapter 6 and 7 covers :- Unit 4Chapter 8 VHDL :-Unit 5 CHAPTER 1: Introduces the Number System, binary arithmetic and codes. CHAPTER 2: Deals with Boolean algebra, simplification using Boolean theorems, K-map method , Quine McCluskey method, logic gates, implementation of switching function using basic Logical Gates and Universal Gates. CHAPTER 3: Describes the combinational circuits like Adder, Subtractor, Multiplier, Divider, magnitude comparator, encoder, decoder, code converters, Multiplexer and Demultiplexer. CHAPTER 4: Describes with Latches, Flip-Flops, Registers and Counters CHAPTER 5: Concentrates on the Analysis as well as design of synchronous sequential circuits, Design of synchronous counters, sequence generator and Sequence detector CHAPTER 6: Concentrates the Design as well as Analysis of Fundamental Mode circuits, Pulse mode Circuits, Hazard Free Circuits, ASM Chart and Design of Asynchronous counters. CHAPTER 7: Discussion on memory devices which includes ROM, RAM, PLA, PAL, Sequential logic devices and ASIC. CHAPTER 8: The chapter concentrates on the design, fundamental building blocks, Data types, operates, subprograms, packagaes, compilation process used for VHDL. It discusses on Finite state machine as an important tool for designing logic level state machines. The chapter also discusses register transform level designing and test benches usage in stimulation of the state logic machines CHAPTER 9: Concentrate on the comparison, operation and characteristics of RTL, DTL, TTL, ECL and MOS families. We have taken enough care to present the definitions and statements of basic laws and theorems, problems with simple steps to make the students familiar with the fundamentals of Digital Design.
This book is extensively designed for the third semester ECE students as per Anna university syllabus R-2013. The following chapters constitute the following units Chapter 1, 2 and :-Unit 1Chapter 3 covers :-Unit 2 Chapter 4 and 5 covers:-Unit 3Chapter 6 covers :- Unit 4Chapter 7 covers :- Unit 5Chapter 8 covers :- Unit 5 CHAPTER 1: Introduces the Number System, binary arithmetic and codes. CHAPTER 2: Deals with Boolean algebra, simplification using Boolean theorems, K-map method , Quine McCluskey method, logic gates, implementation of switching function using basic Logical Gates and Universal Gates. CHAPTER 3: Describes the combinational circuits like Adder, Subtractor, Multiplier, Divider, magnitude comparator, encoder, decoder, code converters, Multiplexer and Demultiplexer. CHAPTER 4: Describes with Latches, Flip-Flops, Registers and Counters CHAPTER 5: Concentrates on the Analysis as well as design of synchronous sequential circuits, Design of synchronous counters, sequence generator and Sequence detector CHAPTER 6: Concentrates the Design as well as Analysis of Fundamental Mode circuits, Pulse mode Circuits, Hazard Free Circuits, ASM Chart and Design of Asynchronous counters. CHAPTER 7: Discussion on memory devices which includes ROM, RAM, PLA, PAL, Sequential logic devices and ASIC. CHAPTER 8: Concentrate on the comparison, operation and characteristics of RTL, DTL, TTL, ECL and MOS families. We have taken enough care to present the definitions and statements of basic laws and theorems, problems with simple steps to make the students familiar with the fundamentals of Digital Design.
Fully revised, new edition presenting students with latest advances in field of biochemistry. Features clinical case studies, MCQs, short questions, essays and viva voce questions for revision.
Platform Chemical Biorefinery: Future Green Chemistry provides information on three different aspects of platform chemical biorefinery. The book first presents a basic introduction to the industry beneficial for university students, then provides engineering details of existing or potential platform chemical biorefinery processes helpful to technical staff of biorefineries. Finally, the book presents a critical review of the entire platform chemical biorefinery process, including extensive global biorefinery practices and their potential environmental and market-related consequences. Platform chemicals are building blocks of different valuable chemicals. The book evaluates the possibility of renewable feedstock-based platform chemical production and the fundamental challenges associated with this objective. Thus, the book is a useful reference for both academic readers and industry technical workers. The book guides the research community working in the field of platform chemical biorefinery to develop new pathways and technologies in combination with their market value and desirability. Offers comprehensive coverage of platform chemicals biorefineries, recent advances and technology developments, potential issues for preventing commercialization, and solutions Discusses existing technologies for platform chemicals production, highlighting benefits as well their possible adverse effects on the environment and food security Includes a global market analysis of platform chemicals and outlines industry opportunities Serves as a useful reference for both academic readers and industry technical workers
Students and researchers looking for a comprehensive textbook on magnetism, magnetic materials and related applications will find in this book an excellent explanation of the field. Chapters progress logically from the physics of magnetism, to magnetic phenomena in materials, to size and dimensionality effects, to applications. Beginning with a description of magnetic phenomena and measurements on a macroscopic scale, the book then presents discussions of intrinsic and phenomenological concepts of magnetism such as electronic magnetic moments and classical, quantum, and band theories of magnetic behavior. It then covers ordered magnetic materials (emphasizing their structure-sensitive properties) and magnetic phenomena, including magnetic anisotropy, magnetostriction, and magnetic domain structures and dynamics. What follows is a comprehensive description of imaging methods to resolve magnetic microstructures (domains) along with an introduction to micromagnetic modeling. The book then explores in detail size (small particles) and dimensionality (surface and interfaces) effects — the underpinnings of nanoscience and nanotechnology that are brought into sharp focus by magnetism. The hallmark of modern science is its interdisciplinarity, and the second half of the book offers interdisciplinary discussions of information technology, magnetoelectronics and the future of biomedicine via recent developments in magnetism. Modern materials with tailored properties require careful synthetic and characterization strategies. The book also includes relevant details of the chemical synthesis of small particles and the physical deposition of ultra thin films. In addition, the book presents details of state-of-the-art characterization methods and summaries of representative families of materials, including tables of properties. CGS equivalents (to SI) are included.
The book handles a vast and varied array of subjects and presents- A peep into the Indian family fabric and social relationships.How old values and tradition are still cherished.A peaceful co existence of modern fast life and ethical and moral issues of yester years.Problems of the ageing population and how contradictions are managed.The beauty and intricacies of Indian marriages.How problems and villains make life interesting. How religions enjoy barrier free relationships contrary to what is generally perceived about India.Bringing up children,encouraging their observation skills and creativity.The increasing influence of women force in building up the family. Middle class lives,their agonies and ecstasies.Subtle humour on day today occurences.The romance of the seventees sublime ,subtle with stolen glances.The birth of Premasai-a soulful visualisation.-Crazy happenings like catching monkeys,temple for rats and sending people to the moon-The beauty of ageing gracefully and dignity of losing teeth. The book has everything it takes to make it interesting for the entire family and different age groups
The advent of the era of "e-Service," the provision of services over electronic networks like the internet, is one of the dominant business themes of the new millennium. It reflects the fundamental shift in the economy from goods to services and the explosive expansion of information technology. This book provides a collection of different perspectives on e-Service and a unified framework to understand it, even as the business community grapples with the concept. It features contributions from key researchers and practitioners from both the private and public sectors, as well leading scholars from the fields of marketing, information systems, and computer science. They focus on three key areas: the customer-technology interface; e-Service business opportunities and strategies; and public sector e-Service opportunities. The insights they offer will be equally useful to students, scholars, and practitioners.
Nowadays religions are especially important for those who are living in countries of the formerly so-called 'Third World'. The miseries of life seem to be so hard that just an afterlife in a transcendent paradise is promising relief. Consequently, there seems to be a close connection between religion and poverty, especially in the 21st century, when the hope for a better afterlife has become a driving force of the poor population of the world. However, what could be interpreted as a proof of the Marxist doctrine of religion as opium of the people, for sure deserves a more multiperspectival approach, which would not just cover the recent years of human history, but past centuries as well as the different religions around the globe. Therefore the second issue of Global Humanities traces the interrelationship between religion and poverty not only from a historical, but also from a sociological, religious and artistic perspective.
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