INNOCENCE is a collection of poems for the children of the age group of 3 to 8 years. It is a perfect read for them because of its extremely simple language and easy to grasp rhyme schemes. Their own thinking set in the rhyme so well that they can almost see, touch and smell them. It aims at indicating towards their perception of things and people around them. Whether it’s giving them knowledge about colors in Boogie colors, or the affection from a grandmother in To Dear wrinkled hands, the words are beautifully, yet simply woven for their understanding. “Bad Touch” makes them aware of the bad ambits of touch and yet gives them a belief that they shall live freely in their beautiful surrounding. The Bermuda Triangle takes them to the mysterious land through imagination and also provides them with geographical information. “The World - A Playground” promotes the fair rules in life comparing them with a game. The book is an informative, enjoyable and an approachable concept for the children all around. It will leave them smiling with developing horizons in them with the beauty of poetry and the desire to learn more on their own.
The Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is characterised by additions and updating of the earlier material. The book consists of two parts. In the general introduction to pharmacognosy, the book contains independent chapters on Alternative System of Medicines, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Botany, Sources of Crude Drugs, Commerce and Quality Control, Microscopy and Micrometry. The conceptual understanding of natural products as drugs has been augmented with chapters/notes on extractions, biosynthetic pathways and technologies for elucidations of biosynthetic pathways. The second part of the book contains category wise details of the crude drugs containing Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils, Resins, Alkaloids, Enzymes, Minerals, and Natural fibers. The chapter on essential oils has been thoroughly modified and updated with description of a large number of essential oil containing drugs. A new chapter on Fixed oils, Fats and Waxes dealing extensively with chemistry, classification, isolation and standardisation of various crude drugs has also been added.
I hope this book receives safely at your door. Hello Readers, I am Megha Lunkad, Author of Aai My Cutiepie. By the title, I hope you will smile. I am the girl who believes in spreading love and miracle, who gives her best to solve the trouble, who believes in spreading sparkle. The girl who is linked with overthinking. I know many of us will not take a load when it comes to reading a book. But this is the road that will take you ahead and give you a new look. I am glad you choose to read this book. I hope you realize the blessing you overlook. This book connects us, and you can trust this book to give you a surplus. People have a body full of blood. My pen has ink full of words. Happy Reading. Keep loving.
How does an extended stay in Japan influence Indian migrants’ sense of their identity as they adapt to a country very different from their own? The number of Indians in Japan is increasing. The links between Japan and India go back a long way in history, and the intricacy of their cultures is one of the many factors they have in common. Japanese culture and customs are among the most distinctive and complex in the world, and it is often difficult for foreigners to get used to them. Wadhwa focuses on the Indian Diaspora in Tokyo, analysing their lives there by drawing on a wealth of interviews and extensive participant observation. She examines their lifestyles, fears, problems, relations and expectations as foreigners in Tokyo and their efforts to create a 'home away from home' in Japan. This book will be of great interest to anthropologists and sociologists concerned with the impact of migration on diaspora communities, especially those focused on Japan, India or both.
Silence Shh… You are a woman of grace, You are a woman of endurance, You are a woman of honour, You are woman of courage, You are woman of silence; You are the Goddess, You are the mother, You are the sister, You are the daughter, You are the friend, You are the aunt, You are the mother in law, You are the daughter in law; Your presence is incontestable in every metier. You played your duties as a queen, an astronaut, a doctor, a rider, a driver, a teacher, a conductor, an actor, a lawyer, a police officer, a constable, an administrator, a homemaker etc. Living in one of the biggest democratic countries India, and 80 percent of this second largest populated country worships Goddess yet she was, she is and in modern India of equality still considered to be Burden. Though many will disagree, but A woman is a Burden the moment she is called ‘ Paraya Dhan’ meaning others property. She is already tagged a property or thing not a living being. The day a girl child is born, the applaud and wishes says, ‘Laxmi AAYI hai Badhai Ho’ meaning Goddess Laxmi has come , congratulations! But this reflection towards her birth and living is not treated with the same perspective in the long run- Reason, instead of planning for her education and career, most of the Indian parents start planning to save in Gold jewellery or other funds until she is ready for the next Big step of her life ‘Marriage’.
Sexual violence has been a regular feature of communal conflict in India since independence in 1947. The Partition riots, which saw the brutal victimization of thousands of Hindu, Muslim and Sikh women, have so far dominated academic discussions of communal violence. This book examines the specific conditions motivating sexual crimes against women based on three of the deadliest riots that occurred in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, in 1969, 1985 and 2002. Using an in-depth, grassroots-level analysis, Megha Kumar moves away from the predominant academic view that sees Hindu nationalist ideology as responsible for encouraging attacks on women. Instead, gendered communal violence is shown to be governed by the interaction of an elite ideology and the unique economic, social and political dynamics at work in each instance of conflict. Using government reports, Hindu nationalist publications and civil society commentaries, as well as interviews with activists, politicians and riot survivors, the book offers new insights into the factors and ideologies involved in communal violence, as well as the conditions that work to prevent sexual violence in certain riot contexts.The Politics of Sexual Violence in India will be valuable for academic researchers, Human Rights organizations, NGOs working with survivors of sexual violence and for those involved with community development and urban grassroots activism.
Love is a feeling that makes the world go round. But is loving someone through the downs and the dips always easy? No,it isn’t. When your heart breaks because your loved one lets you down, when you falter because you are at your worst, and your significant other, through it all, lends a helping hand, stories are created. Sehaj and Neena created one, and so did Jeet and Sushma, amongst so many others. Each shade of Crimson is a delightful read that encourages you to create your own everlasting story.
2015 marks the beginning of the UN Decade of Sustainable Development. Sustainable development involves the incorporation of ecological principles in technology development and dissemination. It is in this context that the present book by Ms Megha Aggarwal is a timely contribution. The book covers a wide range of information dealing with agriculture, energy, engineering, medicine, architecture, finance, and environmental management. It should help the young students to become the architects of a sustainable future for our country. I hope the book will be read and used widely. MS SWAMINATHAN Father of the Indian Green Revolution As India gradually moves towards a green economy, new avenues of employment are opening up for todays youth. For students thinking about future course and career options, this one-of-its-kind handbook offers a rich body of information required to turn a green interest into a future opportunity. From environmental engineering, environmental science, and environmental law to agriculture, climate science, and zoology it profiles a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and the broad spectrum of careers they lead to. Peppered with anecdotal accounts from well-known professionals and a handy listing of useful resources, The Green Guide to Environmental Courses and Careers is a must-have for any student keen on harnessing a green passion. The book is a timely contribution.... It should help the young students to become the architects of a sustainable future for our country. MS Swaminathan
Tinospora cordifolia is used in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine for the treatment of jaundice, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, and is also used as an immunostimulant. It is an alterative, anthelmintic, anti pyretic, aphrodisiac, bitter tonic, and blood purifier, cardiac, carminative digestive, diuretic and expectorant. This will be very useful to students of ayurveda, homeopathy,naturopathy and pharmacy.
Haemorheology is the study of how the blood, the blood cells and the vessels can function and interact as parts of the living organism. It is presented in this text as a sensitive tool for the recognition of the functional evidences and defects of blood flow.
Love means, you needn’t be perfect She couldn’t remember her past. He wanted to forget his present. They could see right through each other. They wanted to be together And yet it took them long to figure that there is nothing perfect about love! You just need to be together. If you’ve ever been in love you will find Crazy Kind of Love funny, mad and a completely adorable read.
Written by an experienced international flight attendant, A Career in the Sky is a practical and to-the-point guide on how to prepare for and be successful at one of the most envied jobs in the world. For anyone who aspires to become a flight attendant, this comprehensive book will be your key to having an edge over others and becoming the best of the best! With simple language and valuable advice and information, this book will help you understand everything you need to know about: • The application process • How to write an impactful resume and covering letter • How to prepare well for an interview • Grooming to look smart and elegant • How to answer tricky questions in the gruelling interviews • Key attributes required, roles and responsibilities • Insightful strategies to clear the interview and get selected Be a step ahead of the competition and earn your wings with A Career in the Sky.
Rohan Bhatnagar has never believed in marriage, but he has a more pressing problem than just cold feet that stops him from walking the aisle—a past he doesn’t remember becomes an obstacle to his future with long-time girlfriend Akshi. When Rohan, who suffers from dissociative amnesia, starts getting flashes of his past that includes images of a girl named Naina in bridal attire and a man bludgeoning him with a rod, Akshi decides it’s high time Rohan learns about his past. Will Rohan remember Naina and choose to forget her again to marry Akshi, or is their love unforgettable? Find out in Stand-by Love.
Sometimes, just sometimes, it takes breast cancer to convince a seemingly ordinary woman to discover her extraordinariness, her mission in life. A highly inspiring and motivating book – based on real-life cases – that enables women to fight breast cancer by putting mind over body… A disease is nothing but your body’s signal to you to transform your lifestyle, your thought processes and your approach to life. Breast cancer is one such disease that can be conquered if you do not get overwhelmed by apprehensions and uncertainty. The author presents ten ordinary women who appear extraordinary because they refused to succumb to breast cancer. They drew upon their resources of courage, determination and perseverance to defeat this dreaded scourge. Despite the odds stacked against them, they not only succeeded in getting cured but also became the source of inspiration for many other women afflicted by breast cancer. The author (whose mother overcame breast cancer) presents, apart from the conventional treatment (including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation), complementary therapies (such as yoga, meditation, reiki and pranic healing) as well, which can go a long way in dealing positively with the after-effects of breast cancer. After reading this book, you will feel confident enough to tackle breast cancer head-on or enable others to do so!
A must-read for anyone who has ever rolled their eyes skyward and asked, “Hey God, is there like a road map to life?” Srinagar was dressed in her autumn best. Like blushing brides, the trees were clothed in bright red, their graceful limbs swaying eagerly forth in the wind, and then, as if suddenly recalling their modesty, holding back just a bit. Neerja’s grandmother was busy in the kitchen. The smell of pickles enticed the chubby little girl and she walked in to watch the elderly woman create magic with her wrinkled hands. Every now and then, she would steal a piece of sour green mango, flick it into the air and catch it in her mouth. The taste was heaven… pure heaven. “Oh nani, I love you!” Neerja sighed. “This is the greatest treasure you could ever give me!” “Oh, no, my little one”, replied her grandmother, beating masalas into a bowl to marinate the cut raw mango pieces. “Raw mangoes are not the greatest treasure.” “I give up Nani! Tell me, tell me now, what is the greatest treasure?” Equal parts humorous and soul-stirring, the deeply personal and disturbingly honest I Inspire reveals how the human spirit is much, much bigger than anything it endures. Neerja Malik, a double cancer survivor, works with cancer patients to spread awareness. She was instrumental in setting up the Apollo Cancer Support Group at the Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai. She is also the trustee of the NGO ‘Sankalp’ that works at providing free education to the girls. Megha Bajaj is the acclaimed author of Thank You, Cancer!, Apurva Vichar and Yes I can Write. She also writes for Life Positive, Reader’s Digest, Robin Age, The Hindu, infinithoughts and many more. Megha is the founder of Wonder of Words (WOW), which is into online writing and healing workshops.
A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK! A New York Times Notable Book For readers of Tommy Orange, Yaa Gyasi, and Jhumpa Lahiri, an electrifying debut novel about three unforgettable characters who seek to rise—to the middle class, to political power, to fame in the movies—and find their lives entangled in the wake of a catastrophe in contemporary India. In this National Book Award Longlist honoree and “gripping thriller with compassionate social commentary” (USA Today), Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. PT Sir is an opportunistic gym teacher who hitches his aspirations to a right-wing political party, and finds that his own ascent becomes linked to Jivan's fall. Lovely—an irresistible outcast whose exuberant voice and dreams of glory fill the novel with warmth and hope and humor—has the alibi that can set Jivan free, but it will cost her everything she holds dear. Taut, symphonic, propulsive, and riveting from its opening lines, A Burning has the force of an epic while being so masterfully compressed it can be read in a single sitting. Majumdar writes with dazzling assurance at a breakneck pace on complex themes that read here as the components of a thriller: class, fate, corruption, justice, and what it feels like to face profound obstacles and yet nurture big dreams in a country spinning toward extremism. An extraordinary debut.
The Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is characterised by additions and updating of the earlier material. The book consists of two parts. In the general introduction to pharmacognosy, the book contains independent chapters on Alternative System of Medicines, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Botany, Sources of Crude Drugs, Commerce and Quality Control, Microscopy and Micrometry. The conceptual understanding of natural products as drugs has been augmented with chapters/notes on extractions, biosynthetic pathways and technologies for elucidations of biosynthetic pathways. The second part of the book contains category wise details of the crude drugs containing Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils, Resins, Alkaloids, Enzymes, Minerals, and Natural fibers. The chapter on essential oils has been thoroughly modified and updated with description of a large number of essential oil containing drugs. A new chapter on Fixed oils, Fats and Waxes dealing extensively with chemistry, classification, isolation and standardisation of various crude drugs has also been added.
INNOCENCE is a collection of poems for the children of the age group of 3 to 8 years. It is a perfect read for them because of its extremely simple language and easy to grasp rhyme schemes. Their own thinking set in the rhyme so well that they can almost see, touch and smell them. It aims at indicating towards their perception of things and people around them. Whether it’s giving them knowledge about colors in Boogie colors, or the affection from a grandmother in To Dear wrinkled hands, the words are beautifully, yet simply woven for their understanding. “Bad Touch” makes them aware of the bad ambits of touch and yet gives them a belief that they shall live freely in their beautiful surrounding. The Bermuda Triangle takes them to the mysterious land through imagination and also provides them with geographical information. “The World - A Playground” promotes the fair rules in life comparing them with a game. The book is an informative, enjoyable and an approachable concept for the children all around. It will leave them smiling with developing horizons in them with the beauty of poetry and the desire to learn more on their own.
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