The younger generation today aspires to work for multinational corporations, large organizations, or the civil services as these are more remunerative or invest them with more power. And, with the competition becoming stiffer each passing day, the ability to communicate effectively, precisely as well as acquiring communication skills has become an important determinant in getting jobs and subsequent growth and development. A plethora of books have flooded the market to capitalize on this frantic effort of the younger generation to become adept in communication and more so in technical communication. This comprehensive book on Basic Technical Communi-cation strives to focus on the communication skills needed by professionals. One of the major aims of this text is to enable students to acquire proficiency in the English language. Divided into five parts and 19 chapters, the text deals with the four essential ingredients of communication—reading, writing, listening and speaking skills—as well as their importance, objectives, types, and methods of improving these skills. The book also discusses how these skills can be effectively applied and provides considerable practice exercises. KEY FEATURES : The text is logically organized with adequate practice in each part. Gives emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. Provides plenty of vocabulary on commonly mis-spelt words, difficult words, foreign words, and so on. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a textbook for the first year students of engineering (B.Tech.) of Uttarakhand Technical University for their course on Basic Technical Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students and technical professionals across the country.
With the younger generation today seeking jobs in multinational corporations, large companies, or the civil services in the government, and the competition becoming stiffer and stiffer with each passing day, it is only natural that the ability to communicate effectively, precisely as well as to acquire communication skills has become more important than ever before. A plethora of books have flooded the market to capitalize on this frantic effort of the younger generation to become adept in communication. And professional communication is no exception to this. This accessible and compact book on Professional Communication strives to focus on the communication skills needed for the professionals. Divided into five parts and 19 chapters, the book begins with a discussion on the concept of communication, and then it goes on to give in detail features of a language as a tool of communication, the communication process models and barriers to communication. The text also elaborates on word formation, vocabulary, sentence structure and paragraph development. In addition, it explains different forms of technical communication; the format, layout and style of business communication; technical documents such as theses, scientific articles and research papers; and technical proposals. Furthermore, the book provides value-based text reading from celebrated writers. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a textbook for the first year students of engineering (B.Tech.) of UP Technical University for their course on Professional Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students and technical professionals across the country. KEY FEATURES : Gives a broader perspective on communication and its barriers. Provides a more comprehensive division of the different types of reports. Elaborates on various approaches to presentation strategies.
Businesses use technical writing extensively to communicate both within and outside the organization. And so, it is essential for an individual aspiring to be an executive to master the art of communication. This accessible and compact book on Advanced Technical Communication discusses how students can learn and master not only the basic skills of communication but also complex skills such as soft skills and skills required for preparing technical documents. The book begins with a discussion on the concept of technical communication and then it goes on to describe the differences between technical writing and general writing, and layout and format of business letters and résumé. What is more, it elaborates on technical documents such as technical proposals, reports, and specialized documents like theses, research papers and dissertations, differentiating them adequately. Finally, the text covers many of the soft skills required today, for example, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and group discussion (GD) skills. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a text for the first year students of Engineering (B.Tech.) of Uttarakhand Technical University for their course on Advanced Technical Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students in other universities and engineering colleges/institutes as well as technical professionals. KEY FEATURES : Provides comprehensive coverage of soft skills. Lays emphasis on corporate communication skills required for technical writing and producing technical documents by engineers and managers. Gives a critical evaluation as well as text of George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
Our new semester series, Rosemary-An Activity-based Integrated Course for Classes 1 to 5, has meticulously followed the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2023. Pramanas, Panchakosha Vikas, and Panchpadi, the three main constituents, have been used significantly through the explanations, examples, and exercises used in this series. It means the focus has shifted to the process of learning. This series envisages conceptual understanding as a continuous process. The books for Classes 1 and 2 include English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and General Knowledge. For Classes 3 to 5, the subjects expand to include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and General Knowledge. In developing this educational series, considerable attention has been focused on creating an engaging and enjoyable learning environment. This approach aims to establish a solid educational foundation for young learners, contributing to their all-around growth and development at every educational level. The series is characterised by several notable features: • Integrates key educational concepts with visually appealing activities, interactive games, and practical real-world examples • Methodically structured and comprehensive exercises, ensuring thorough assessment and understanding • Robust online support, including animated tutorials, interactive modules, subject-specific videos, and digital books (exclusively for teacher use), tailored to meet the needs of each topic ENGLISH: Combines with historical and contemporary elements, it focuses on interest-based selections to engage learners and improve memory retention. It emphasises the four key language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) with clear grammar explanations. MATHEMATICS: With engaging and thorough presentation of concepts, it is suitable for all learning levels, using a graded and age-appropriate approach. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: It focuses on analysis and inquiry, encouraging learning through discussion, observation, and conversation. SCIENCE: It offers meaningful learning by connecting scientific concepts to students' everyday experiences and the natural world. SOCIAL STUDIES: In this subject, innovative teaching methods are used to enhance life skills, civic understanding, and prepare students for life's challenges. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: It is designed to incite curiosity and a passion for learning about the world. Online support in the form of animated Lesson, interactive exercises, topic-wise videos and E-books (for Teachers only) as per the requirement of the subject. Teachers' Resource Book (TRB) includes Lesson Plan and Learning Objectives along with the answers of the questions to facilitate teaching. Feedback from students, teachers, and parents is welcomed for consideration in future updates and editions. -The Publisher
Essentials & Applications of Food Engineering provides a comprehensive understanding of food engineering operations and their practical and industrial utility. It presents pertinent case studies, solved numerical problems, and multiple choice questions in each chapter and serves as a ready reference for classroom teaching and exam preparations. The first part of this textbook contains the introductory topics on units and dimensions, material balance, energy balance, and fluid flow. The second part deals with the theory and applications of heat and mass transfer, psychrometry, and reaction kinetics. The subsequent chapters of the book present the heat and mass transfer operations such as evaporation, drying, refrigeration, freezing, mixing, and separation. The final section focuses on the thermal, non-thermal, and nanotechnology-based novel food processing techniques, 3D food printing, active and intelligent food packaging, and fundamentals of CFD modeling. Features Features 28 case studies to provide a substantial understanding of the practical and industrial applications of various food engineering operations Includes 178 solved numerical problems and 285 multiple choice questions Highlights the application of mass balance in food product traceability and the importance of viscosity measurement in a variety of food products Provides updated information on novel food processing techniques such as cold plasma, 3D food printing, nanospray drying, electrospraying, and electrospinning The textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Food Technology and Food Process Engineering courses. This book would also be of interest to course instructors and food industry professionals.
This book provides a detailed history of Hindu goddess traditions with a special focus on the local goddesses of Andhra Pradesh, past and present. The antiquity and the evolution of these goddess traditions are illustrated and documented with the help of archaeological reports, literary sources, inscriptions and art. Tracing the symbols and images of goddess into the brahmanical (Saiva and Vaisnava), Buddhist, and Jaina religious traditions, the book argues effectively how and with what motivations goddesses and their symbolizations were appropriated and transformed. The book also examines the evolution of popular Hindu goddesses such as Durga and Kali, discussing their tribal and agricultural backgrounds. It also deals extensively with how and in what circumstances women are deified and shows how these deified women cults share characteristics with the village goddesses.
Rhizobia are bacteria which inhabit the roots of plants in the pea family and "fix" atmospheric nitrogen for plant growth. They are thus of enormous economic importance internationally and the subject of intense research interest. Handbook for Rhizobia is a monumental book of practical methods for working with these bacteria and their plant hosts. Topics include the general microbiological properties of rhizobia and their identification, their potential as symbionts, methods for inoculating rhizobia onto plants, and molecular genetics methods for Rhizobium in the laboratory. The book will be invaluable to Rhizobium scientists, soil microbiologists, field and laboratory researchers at agricultural research centers, agronomists, and crop scientists.
The ?2007 ICTP Summer College on Plasma Physics'' was held at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, during the period 30 July to 24 August 2007. The purpose of the summer college was to provide training for young scientists from all over the world, mainly from third world countries, and to give them the opportunity to interact with senior scientists in an informal manner. A large number of talks were given by invited speakers and experts, with information about the most recent advances in magnetic confinement fusion and tokamak physics, intense laser?plasma interactions and plasma-based particle acceleration, turbulence, dusty plasmas, and the emerging field of quantum plasmas. A selected number of papers from the invited speakers appear in this book.
New Trends in Natural Dyes for Textiles addresses 20 natural dyes that are finding innovative uses in industry and academia. It comprehensively addresses issues relating to natural dyes and dyeing problems, including efficient extraction and standardization of dyes, dyes structure, dyes characterization and identification. Readers working in the dyeing of textiles will learn how to improve practices to minimize environmental pollution, avoid bad dyeing, and select the best mordants to fix colorant compounds. Key benefits of natural dyes over synthetic are examined in detail, providing readers with an understanding of the importance of natural dyes and the proper methods for applying them.
Businesses use technical writing extensively to communicate both within and outside the organization. And so, it is essential for an individual aspiring to be an executive to master the art of communication. This accessible and compact book on Advanced Technical Communication discusses how students can learn and master not only the basic skills of communication but also complex skills such as soft skills and skills required for preparing technical documents. The book begins with a discussion on the concept of technical communication and then it goes on to describe the differences between technical writing and general writing, and layout and format of business letters and résumé. What is more, it elaborates on technical documents such as technical proposals, reports, and specialized documents like theses, research papers and dissertations, differentiating them adequately. Finally, the text covers many of the soft skills required today, for example, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and group discussion (GD) skills. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a text for the first year students of Engineering (B.Tech.) of Uttarakhand Technical University for their course on Advanced Technical Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students in other universities and engineering colleges/institutes as well as technical professionals. KEY FEATURES : Provides comprehensive coverage of soft skills. Lays emphasis on corporate communication skills required for technical writing and producing technical documents by engineers and managers. Gives a critical evaluation as well as text of George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
The younger generation today aspires to work for multinational corporations, large organizations, or the civil services as these are more remunerative or invest them with more power. And, with the competition becoming stiffer each passing day, the ability to communicate effectively, precisely as well as acquiring communication skills has become an important determinant in getting jobs and subsequent growth and development. A plethora of books have flooded the market to capitalize on this frantic effort of the younger generation to become adept in communication and more so in technical communication. This comprehensive book on Basic Technical Communi-cation strives to focus on the communication skills needed by professionals. One of the major aims of this text is to enable students to acquire proficiency in the English language. Divided into five parts and 19 chapters, the text deals with the four essential ingredients of communication—reading, writing, listening and speaking skills—as well as their importance, objectives, types, and methods of improving these skills. The book also discusses how these skills can be effectively applied and provides considerable practice exercises. KEY FEATURES : The text is logically organized with adequate practice in each part. Gives emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. Provides plenty of vocabulary on commonly mis-spelt words, difficult words, foreign words, and so on. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a textbook for the first year students of engineering (B.Tech.) of Uttarakhand Technical University for their course on Basic Technical Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students and technical professionals across the country.
With the younger generation today seeking jobs in multinational corporations, large companies, or the civil services in the government, and the competition becoming stiffer and stiffer with each passing day, it is only natural that the ability to communicate effectively, precisely as well as to acquire communication skills has become more important than ever before. A plethora of books have flooded the market to capitalize on this frantic effort of the younger generation to become adept in communication. And professional communication is no exception to this. This accessible and compact book on Professional Communication strives to focus on the communication skills needed for the professionals. Divided into five parts and 19 chapters, the book begins with a discussion on the concept of communication, and then it goes on to give in detail features of a language as a tool of communication, the communication process models and barriers to communication. The text also elaborates on word formation, vocabulary, sentence structure and paragraph development. In addition, it explains different forms of technical communication; the format, layout and style of business communication; technical documents such as theses, scientific articles and research papers; and technical proposals. Furthermore, the book provides value-based text reading from celebrated writers. This student-friendly book, suffused with practical examples, is primarily intended as a textbook for the first year students of engineering (B.Tech.) of UP Technical University for their course on Professional Communication. It will also be of immense benefit to undergraduate students and technical professionals across the country. KEY FEATURES : Gives a broader perspective on communication and its barriers. Provides a more comprehensive division of the different types of reports. Elaborates on various approaches to presentation strategies.
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