Learning is an adventure--now students can see just how exciting it can be with Psychology: A Journey. In a course where professors are frequently confronted with students who haven't actually read their textbooks, Psychology: A Journey offers a proven and trusted solution: this popular text presents psychology in a way that sparks readers' curiosity, insights, imagination, and interest--getting students "hooked" on psychology and making them eager to read on. Journey's Canadian edition succeeds at covering not only essential topics at the core of psychology but many others at the cutting edge of current knowledge. The first psychology textbook to integrate the proven SQ4R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect, and Review) active learning system, Journey helps readers grasp major concepts, develop a broad understanding of psychology's diversity, and see for themselves how psychology relates to the challenges of everyday life. Because readers become actively involved with the material, they develop a basic understanding of psychology that they take with them into their future courses and careers.
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The present book aims to present some improved estimators using auxiliary and attribute information in case of simple random sampling and stratified random sampling and in some cases when non-response is present. This volume is a collection of five papers, written by seven co-authors (listed in the order of the papers): Sachin Malik, Rajesh Singh, Florentin Smarandache, B. B. Khare, P. S. Jha, Usha Srivastava and Habib Ur. Rehman.
Internet of Things with 8051 and ESP8266 provides a platform to get started with the Internet of Things (IoT) with 8051. This book describes programming basics and how devices interface within designed systems. It presents a unique combination of 8051 with ESP8266 and I/O devices for IoT applications supported by case studies to provide the solutions to real-time problems. The programs and circuits have been tested on real hardware and explore different areas in IoT applications. Divided into four sections, it explains the customized boards for IoT applications followed by the means by which 8051 and ESP8266 interface with I/O devices. It spans levels from basic to advanced interfacing with special devices, server design, and data logging with different platforms. Features: Covers how I/O devices interface with 8051 and ESP8266 Explains the basic concepts of interfacing complexity using applications with examples Provides hands-on practice exercises with 8051 and ESP8266 for IoT applications Discusses both case studies and programming tests on real hardware during industrial and student projects Reviews the integration of smart devices with IoT Internet of Things with 8051 and ESP8266 is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical and electronics engineering, but anyone with an interest in the professional curriculum of electrical and electronics engineering will find this book a welcome addition to their collection.
With rare objectivity, Rajesh Kadian assesses past and present conflicts in Kashmir, one of the world’s most long-standing trouble spots. He traces the regions controversial history from the 1947 partition to the surging tide of militancy now building in the Kashmir Valley, which has further strained relations between India and Pakistan. Kadians si
This book presents hardware-efficient algorithms and FPGA implementations for two robotic tasks, namely exploration and landmark determination. The work identifies scenarios for mobile robotics where parallel processing and selective shutdown offered by FPGAs are invaluable. The book proceeds to systematically develop memory-driven VLSI architectures for both the tasks. The architectures are ported to a low-cost FPGA with a fairly small number of system gates.
Shirdi Sai Baba was a great Saint of 19th Century. He was omniscient, omnipotent and All pervading. He had magic in His words and cured even incurable maladies by His words. The book dwells on His grace and glory on His disciples. It also highlights the importance of Guru and how to cultivate self-realization. He had such a power that nobody came empty hands from His shrine. The same experience is being felt even now and more than one hundred thousand people visit every day to seek His blessings. His ash from Dhuni (ever burning fire) is a gift to mankind and its mere application absolves them from all sins and illnesses. The author is visiting His shrine over 40 years and had myriad experiences and His blessings which is also covered in the book. The mere reading of this book will stand any one in good stead in life. A must-read book!
The aim of this text is to analyze the conditions for a good society and, from extensive international research, to show how citizens can be put at the centre of the political process. This has enormous importance for future policy which the authors explore. With support from the Commonwealth Foundation, the book sets out to change the current political consensus and demonstrate the route forward to sustainable development.
The present book aims to present some improved estimators using auxiliary and attribute information in case of simple random sampling and stratified random sampling and in some cases when non-response is present. This volume is a collection of five papers, written by seven co-authors (listed in the order of the papers): Sachin Malik, Rajesh Singh, Florentin Smarandache, B. B. Khare, P. S. Jha, Usha Srivastava and Habib Ur. Rehman.
This book is a definitive guide to the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). Drawn from an in-depth study of over 1,00,000 orders from the Central Information Commission and landmark court judgments, this book categorises a wide array of case laws topic-wise, allowing readers to swiftly pinpoint the relevant case law for their RTI application or appeal. Additionally, it provides a section-wise breakdown for ease of reference. This book is tailored to guide government officials responsible for the RTI Act's implementation, including the PIO, deemed PIO, FAA, and nodal officer. It is also equally invaluable for lawyers, information commissioners, and curious citizens eager to familiarise themselves with authoritative case laws on the Act. The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, authored by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Verma & Dr. Anuradha Verma, with the following noteworthy features: • [Real-life Cases] to gain a deeper understanding of the RTI Act's intricacies • [Guidelines for PIOs and FAAs] to efficiently address issues and avoid potential penalties or compensations • [Evolving Role of the RTI Act and Strategies] to counteract its misuse • [Latest Amendments and Diverse Interpretations] of the RTI Act for a lucid perspective • Comprehensive and detailed information The structure of the book is as follows: The book provides a comprehensive overview of the RTI Act, beginning with its background, objectives, primary provisions, and significance of the Preamble. It delves into various pertinent topics, including: • Interpretation of terms and concepts in the RTI Act • Definitions of 'Information' and 'Public Authority' from which one can procure details • The pathway of an RTI application, response timelines, fee structures, and regulations related to third-party information • Obligatory proactive disclosure criteria, its methods, and third-party audit compliance • Duties of the PIO, deemed PIO, and FAA • Exceptions under sections 8 and 9 for denying information access and their application • Management of records, especially regarding information over two decades old • Entities outside the RTI Act's scope and scenarios where they must disclose information • Mechanisms for the first and second appeal processes • Various case laws related to grievances addressed to the Information Commission, be it for penalty imposition or compensation claims • Chapters dedicated to recurring topics like APAR, exams, service matters, vigilance and medical cases, banks, financial institutions, Income Tax, etc., where multiple Act sections come into play • The conclusion emphasises the growing role of the RTI Act in fostering transparency and accountability. It also addresses instances of the Act's misuse The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Introduction • Which Organisations Are Covered? • Designation of Officers – PIO, APIO, FAA • Pro-active Disclosures • Who Can File an Application? • What Can be Sought under the RTI Act? • Has the Application Been Filed Properly? • Is the Payment of Fee as per Law? • Has the 'Life or Liberty' been Claimed? • Accessing Information from the Records • Role of the PIO/APIO/Deemed PIO • Dealing with an Application • Disposal of First Appeal • Third-Party Information • Application Seeking Voluminous Information • Overriding Powers under the Act • Organisations Beyond the Purview of the Act • Considerations for Passing an Order • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(a) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(b) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(c) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(d) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(e) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(f) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(g) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(h) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(i) • Invoking Exemptions under Section 8(1)(j) • Public Interest • Information Older than 20 Years • Infringement of Copyright • Working of the Information Commission • Filing of Appeal and Complaint • Penalty under the Act • Claim for Compensation • Recommendations by the CIC • Medical Cases • Examination • Banks and other Financial Institutions • Income Tax • Service Matters • ACR/APAR • Vigilance Cases • Expanding Scope of the Act • Conduct of an Applicant • Misuse of the Act
One of the most important developments in today's changing international system is the emergence of India as a rising power. However, Rajesh Basrur finds that India is held back by domestic constraints. Subcontinental Drift explains why India's foreign policy is often characterized by hesitations, delays, and diversions that may hamper its rise.
This monograph is motivated by the challenges faced in designing reliable VLSI systems in modern VLSI processes. The reliable operation of integrated circuits (ICs) has become increasingly dif?cult to achieve in the deep submicron (DSM) era. With continuouslydecreasing device feature sizes, combinedwith lower supply voltages and higher operating frequencies, the noise immunity of VLSI circuits is decreasing alarmingly. Thus, VLSI circuits are becoming more vulnerable to noise effects such as crosstalk, power supply variations, and radiation-inducedsoft errors. Among these noise sources, soft errors(or error caused by radiation particle strikes) have become an increasingly troublesome issue for memory arrays as well as c- binational logic circuits. Also, in the DSM era, process variations are increasing at a signi?cant rate, making it more dif?cult to design reliable VLSI circuits. Hence, it is important to ef?ciently design robust VLSI circuits that are resilient to radiation particle strikes and process variations. The work presented in this research mo- graph presents several analysis and design techniques with the goal of realizing VLSI circuits, which are radiation and process variation tolerant.
This book highlights the recent developments on rhamnolipid biosurfactant, its properties, role on the natural environment and various applications. Recently, it has shown promising application in Environment, Agriculture, food, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries due to its environment-friendly and easily degradable nature. The book emphasizes on the various techniques that are utilized for the detection and isolation of rhamnolipid biosurfactant from microorganisms. It highlights the various aspects of the rhamnolipid biosurfactants including structural characteristics, production, and its application. The book presents the current knowledge and the latest advances in the function-based metagenomics strategies to facilitate the exploration of the novel biosurfactants.
Electrical discharge machining process is a popular non-conventional machining process widely used to machine any conducting material irrespective of hardness and strength. In the present work, remarkable improvement of machining performances like material removal rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and Surface Roughness (SR) have been observed using SiC powder mixed in the usual EDM oil while machining Ti-6Al-4V material. It is also observed that there is decrease of crack density of the machined surface due to addition of SiC powder in EDM oil. At last, optimum sets of process parameters have been reported using MRSN technique in both powder mixed case and without powder mixed case.
Vehicle Dynamics and Control provides a comprehensive coverage of vehicle control systems and the dynamic models used in the development of these control systems. The control system applications covered in the book include cruise control, adaptive cruise control, ABS, automated lane keeping, automated highway systems, yaw stability control, engine control, passive, active and semi-active suspensions, tire-road friction coefficient estimation, rollover prevention, and hybrid electric vehicles. In developing the dynamic model for each application, an effort is made to both keep the model simple enough for control system design but at the same time rich enough to capture the essential features of the dynamics. A special effort has been made to explain the several different tire models commonly used in literature and to interpret them physically. In the second edition of the book, chapters on roll dynamics, rollover prevention and hybrid electric vehicles have been added, and the chapter on electronic stability control has been enhanced. The use of feedback control systems on automobiles is growing rapidly. This book is intended to serve as a useful resource to researchers who work on the development of such control systems, both in the automotive industry and at universities. The book can also serve as a textbook for a graduate level course on Vehicle Dynamics and Control.
The book provides basic understanding of the various topics of wildlife which will be useful for biologist, zoologist, veterinarians working in forest ,zoos or at field level where they use to get wild animals for post mortem or for treatment. It also provides helpful information to the forest officers, zoo managers and protected area managers for critical care management and for doing needful things before approaching a veterinarian to save the life of animal or to collect biological material useful for diagnosis. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Crack the Microprocessor and Microcontroller InterviewÊ Description Book gives you a complete idea about the Microcontroller and Microprocessor. It starts from a very basic concept like a number system, then explains the digital circuit. This book is a complete set of interview questions and answers with plenty of screenshots. Book takes you on a journey to Microprocessor 8085, Peripheral Devices and Interfacing, AVR ATmega32, Interfacing of Input/Output Device. Book also covers the descriptive questions, multiple-choice questions along with answers which are asked during an interview. Key features An ample number of diagrams are used to illustrate the subject matter for easy understanding Set of review questions with answers are added at the end for better understanding Includes basic to advanced interview questions on 8085, 8086, 89C51, PIC and AVR, interfacing of input & output devices It will help to enhance the programming skills of the readerÊÊ What will you learn Basics to an advanced interview question for microprocessor 8085 & 8086 and microcontroller 89C51, PIC and AVR.ÊÊ Question on interfacing of input & output devices.Ê Who this book is for Engineering students pursuing a course in electrical and electronics, electronics and communication, computer science and information technology who wish to learn about Microprocessor, Microcontroller and crack an interview. Table of Contents 1. Number Systems 2. Digital Circuit 3. Microprocessor 8085 4. Peripheral Devices and Interfacing 5. AVR ATmega32 6. Interfacing of Input/Output Device 7. Excercise 8. Descriptive Type Questions 9. Multiple Choice Questions
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