A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it in terms of height, weight or mass—the increased awakening to stay fit and to be in shape has led to an urge to be familiar with the human anatomy and its measurements. A compendium of numerous conceptual issues on human body physique, body composition and nutritional status, this book comprehensively discusses various protocols for measuring human body parts. The emphasis is laid on the recommendations made by International Biological Programme (IBP) on Human Adaptability. In addition, the book effectively reveals subtle differences between those individuals who otherwise look similar through various somatotyping techniques (like Heath and Carter). The book also explains how body measurements determine the growth and development of a child; and factors like chronic illnesses, and obesity in an adult. Key Features : Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on the subject Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of all the concepts Review questions to test students’ aptitude on the subject Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, this book is equally beneficial for the physical instructors.
You have all that you wished for! You are your own universe as your are one with universe through your own soul living inside you. Connecting to your soul and by doing that making universe your own, makes you draw anything from it that you ever desired for yourself. But how to connect to your own soul and make universe your own is the complex issue that needs to be understood for getting all your desires fulfilled. The process mentioned in the book tell you very vividly how to do that. Learning the process and following it is so easy that soon you get to know all the secrets as to how to apply 'The Secret' which is another name for 'Law of Attraction', for having a happy and fulfilling life. Self-realization and a great life are no more the ideal concepts over which you only wonder in awe, once you start following the Divine process mentioned in the book. All that you need is, to take a decision, of not allowing your mind to disturb you in following the path which leads to eternal happiness and bliss and fulfillment of all your true desires. Winner of SahityaKosh Samman Award in LITFEST 2022 by NE8x.
Conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of genetic resources have been priority issues for a number of countries and international organisations over the past decade. We have begun to realise that the rapid rate of development at all costs has generated forces that are threatening to destroy the very substratum of life on Earth.Biological diversity is the building block of the myriad life forms on our planet and our defence against global climate changes. Wider acceptance of this truth has given an impetus to the need for further work at political and scientific levels. However, little information is available on how to study, use and conserve our biological and genetic resources.The Commonwealth Science Council's programme on biological diversity and genetic resources attempts to redress this imbalance. Launched in 1986, this programme recognises that good policies for conservation of our genetic resources require not only public investment by a systematic approach for institutionalising the key process of such conservation. The programme supports the development of appropriate courses, documents and training materials for capacity building at the local level.This book discusses the programme and aims to contribute significantly towards establishing relevant mechanisms and developing practical action plans for conserving and sustainably using our rapidly vanishing biological diversity.
This Book Will Be Of Immense Value To The Policy-Makers, Research Scientists, Social Workers, Students And All Those Who Are Interested In Assessment Of Energy Resources Through The Participation Of Villagers.
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