Eugene T. Kingsley led an extraordinary life: he was once described as “one of the most dangerous men in Canada.” In 1890, Kingsley was working as a railway brakeman in Montana when an accident left him a double amputee, and politically radicalized. Ravi Malhotra and Benjamin Isitt trace Kingsley’s political journey from soapbox speaker in San Francisco to prominence in the Socialist Party of Canada. They examine Kingsley’s endeavours for justice against the Northern Pacific Railway, and how his life intersected with immigration law and free-speech rights. Able to Lead highlights Kingsley’s profound legacy for the twenty-first-century political left.
The book unfolds a gripping year-long operation by the Interstate Cell (Crime Branch) across multiple Indian states to dismantle Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist networks. With intense drama, it portrays the meticulous planning and execution to capture 29 terrorists involved in more than 40 cases of bomb blasts and seize a substantial arsenal, averting potential attacks on political figures and public gatherings without firing a single shot. Amidst mounting tension, the narrative delves into the emotional strain on investigators torn between duty and personal sacrifice, led by a determined leader navigating treacherous terrain with resolve. Through riveting prose, the book illuminates the relentless pursuit of justice amidst adversity, showcasing sacrifices and unwavering dedication against the looming threat to society. In a world on the brink, their steadfast resolve becomes a beacon of hope, guiding toward a safer future.
38 Years of Selling aims to render education and knowledge related to marketing and sales management especially for the yearning young career seekers in the pharma industry. The topics touched are mainly field-related and true out of the vast 38 long years of the author’s sales experience. So, this piece of literature is purely factual and non-fictional and also contains various topics related to the author’s personal side, thereby giving a mix of the professional as well as the personal taste to the readers.
Building on David M. Engel and Frank W. Munger’s work analyzing the narratives of people with physical and learning disabilities, this book examines the life stories of twelve physically disabled Canadian adults through the prism of the social model of disablement. Using a grounded theory approach and with extensive reporting of the thoughts of the participants in their own words, the book uses narratives to explore whether an advocacy identity helps or hinders dealings with systemic barriers for disabled people in education, employment, and transportation. The book underscores how both physical and attitudinal barriers by educators, employers and service providers complicate the lives of disabled people. The book places a particular focus on the importance of political economy and the changes to the labour market for understanding the marginalization and oppression of people with disabilities. By melding socio-legal approaches with insights from feminist, critical race, and queer legal theory, Ravi Malhotra and Morgan Rowe ask if we need to reconsider the social model of disablement, and proposes avenues for inclusive legal reform.
Just for a moment, imagine yourself to be the ace archer Arjuna who upon seeing his kin, Gurus and the estimable Bhishma, slumps to the ground in the gargantuan battlefield of Kurukshetra where the blood-thirsty Kauravas were prepared to go to war to retain the precious trophy of Hastinapur. At that crucial juncture Lord Krishna, Arjuna’s charioteer, decodes the majesty of Universe by revealing the secret of his SOHUM swarupe and defogs the mind of his beloved sakha, Arjuna. Soon the fabled marksman is battled-ready to combat his cousins, having been rescued from a life of ignominy. SOHUM is the syllable of the unique rhythmic breathing technique of Sudarshan Kriya, which has transfigured the lives of millions of people across the globe. Divine Whispers, similar to the grandiose revelation by Lord Krishna, are pearls of wisdom uttered by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This book is a collation of 365 quotes of the spiritual Master (one quote for every day of the year) on a variety of subjects that confront us in our daily lives. By dwelling on these quotes the reader can elevate his consciousness and metamorphose into a spiritual being, still and silent from within. As we move into the new decade, these 365 quotes will suffuse us with energy to become productive individuals, build powerful societies and nations. Humans can develop a necklace of One World Family and live harmoniously by eschewing avarice and violence. Jai GuruDev Victory to the Big Mind.
Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) exempts use of dies and reduces cost for manufacturing complex parts. Sheet metal forming is used for producing high-quality components in automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. This book covers the benefits of this new technology, including the process parameters along with various techniques. Each variant of this novel process is discussed along with the requirements of machinery and hardware. In addition, appropriate guidelines are also suggested regarding the relationship between process parameters and aspects of ISF process in order to ensure the applicability of the process on the industrial scale. This book will be a useful asset for researchers, engineers in manufacturing industries, and postgraduate level courses.
Ravi Singh Choudhary has a natural gift for explaining things in a simple and crisp manner. A gift that is of crucial importance in bringing out the wisdom of Hindu Rishis. This wisdom has layers of space (geography) and time (antiquity). To separate this wisdom from wasteful speculations is not an easy task. Ravi has been successful in this endeavor because of his close connection with nature and his success in keeping himself away from the snobbery of puerile and clueless discussion of academia. Grab this book. Read it and re-read it. Apply it in your area of profession. Experience the effects first-hand. Nilesh Nilkanth Oak Author, Speaker, Researcher, TEDx speaker, UAA-ICT Distinguished Alumnus, Who's Who in American Universities & Colleges, Scientific dating of Indian epics In our quest for Vishwaguru, it is insufficient to merely recount tales of being pioneers in numerous fields. Mere antiquity of our civilization does not automatically confer greatness upon it. True greatness should be rooted in fundamental principles, robust frameworks, progressive means of knowledge, and the quality of our institutions. Can we embark on cutting-edge research in Vedic science, resuming where we left off? It is time to shift our focus from lamenting the burning of books at Nalanda for a mere three months, and instead, channel our efforts towards preserving the remaining one crore manuscripts, not merely as relics of the past, but as living and vibrant subjects.
Catalogue: A Menu of Memories is a collection of short stories written by 15 writers. Shamita Harsh Paint me my Memories Pranav Shree - Twisted Love Nazish Kondkari - Childhood memories of unnamed feelings with a pinch of friendship Ayushi Nayan - Karma instantly slapped her back Prachi Priyanka - Love@Cookery Class Milan Modi & Brinda Tailor The Beloved Crush Sreelekha Chaterjee - Both Sides Of The Story Souporno Mukherjee: A Wallet, A briefcase and the rain Meghna Gupta Jogani: Say It With Orchids Elora Rath: Thats How Life Is J. Alchem - Catherine Shreya Singh - He Lives In Me Akash Srivastav & Ashwati Menon: The Second Phase Ketaki Sane - Thats The Spirit!! Mihir Shah & Neoni Dsouza - An Eternal Crush
Presented as a selection of long and short cases, this book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders and diseases for trainees. Each case is explained in question and answer format as it would be on clinical ward rounds, with emphasis on accurate diagnosis based on history taking and clinical findings. Divided into seven sections, each featuring several cases, the book covers higher mental functions/cerebral hemisphere, cranial nerves, spinal cord, ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, neuromuscular junction disorders, and extrapyramidal syndrome. The text is further enhanced by clinical images, diagrams and tables, and concludes with a section of ‘pearls for viva voce examination’. Key points Practical guide to diagnosis and management of neurological disorders Presented as a selection of long and short cases, each in question and answer format Emphasis on accurate diagnosis based on history taking and clinical findings Features section of ‘pearls for viva voce examination’
Ravi Dutt Bajpai examines some of the pivotal episodes in the modern history of China and India to argue that their behaviours reflect the self-identity of a civilization-state. The book starts from the progression of China and India into putatively modern polities during the colonial period, as the two indigenous societies imagined their national identities and nationalist aspirations primarily by contrasting their civilizational attributes with the Western colonial occupiers. As newly independent nation-states, both believed that their international status flowed from their civilizational glories. Therefore, despite their material and institutional fragility, China and India decided to pursue complete autonomy to manage their domestic and foreign affairs. Indian Prime Minister Nehru's policy of non-alignment, envisioning an alternate world order beyond the great power competition, was inspired by Indian civilizational ethos. The book also examines the Sino-Indian war of 1962 from a civilization-state perspective and argues that Tibet represented a conflict of civilizational influence. Chapters also explore some of the more recent developments, such as the Indian nuclear test of 1998, China's ambitious Belt and Road (BRI) infrastructure project aimed at reviving the ancient Silk Road, and India's campaign to regain its civilizational status of Vishwa Guru, as the continued manifestations of the two civilization-states endeavouring to regain their past glories in the contemporary world.
Ravi Singh Choudhary has a natural gift for explaining things in a simple and crisp manner. A gift that is of crucial importance in bringing out the wisdom of Hindu Rishis. This wisdom has layers of space (geography) and time (antiquity). To separate this wisdom from wasteful speculations is not an easy task. Ravi has been successful in this endeavor because of his close connection with nature and his success in keeping himself away from the snobbery of puerile and clueless discussion of academia. Grab this book. Read it and re-read it. Apply it in your area of profession. Experience the effects first-hand. Nilesh Nilkanth Oak Author, Speaker, Researcher, TEDx speaker, UAA-ICT Distinguished Alumnus, Who's Who in American Universities & Colleges, Scientific dating of Indian epics In our quest for Vishwaguru, it is insufficient to merely recount tales of being pioneers in numerous fields. Mere antiquity of our civilization does not automatically confer greatness upon it. True greatness should be rooted in fundamental principles, robust frameworks, progressive means of knowledge, and the quality of our institutions. Can we embark on cutting-edge research in Vedic science, resuming where we left off? It is time to shift our focus from lamenting the burning of books at Nalanda for a mere three months, and instead, channel our efforts towards preserving the remaining one crore manuscripts, not merely as relics of the past, but as living and vibrant subjects.
Do you want to find balance, peace, and joy amid the ups and downs of everyday life? Renowned spiritual teacher, global humanitarian, and tireless advocate for peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has changed the lives of millions of people around the world for the better. Yet many in the West have not been introduced to his profound and practical approach to living a spiritual life. This book will change that. In June of 1995, Gurudev began a weekly tradition of creating a short talk, often on a subject that was relevant to current events or in response to questions posed by audiences at his international gatherings. What resulted were • powerful words of wisdom; • much celebration, laughter, lightheartedness; and • messages of inspiration and encouragement. Notes for the Journey Within is a collection of those transcribed talks, spanning almost a decade. Gurudev’s teachings can make a huge difference in how you live your life, interact with your family, friends, and coworkers, and understand your spiritual path and how you walk it. This extraordinary compilation of insights can help you on your journey within, to that all-encompassing love, joy, and peace at your core!
Sometimes, life deals you a brutal hand... When a wealthy business owner is found dead in a Mumbai parking lot, the police are flummoxed. Alok Dalal was a family man, with a wife and a teenage daughter, and no apparent enemies. Who could want him dead? And the only clue is a note with the word 'Sorry' on it-what could it mean? As Inspector Abhay Rastogi investigates the baffling crime, the police find another body with a similar note. Is this a copycat crime, or are the two murders related? Will there be more bodies? Inspector Rastogi must race against time to catch an alarmingly elusive killer. Packed with twists and turns, and non-stop action, A Brutal Hand will keep readers guessing until the very end.
I have been handed the new ball and asked to bowl the opening spell in this book of Cricket Commentary and Commentators. It was always my ambition to play Test cricket for India, but I was allergic to grass. A pity because I would have been the silliest mid-on to have played Test cricket. My long leg would have been a sensation. There have never been swingers to match mine. I used to be such an agile fielder that a piece of music ‘Third Man Theme’ was composed as a tribute On the serious side, as a commentator, I was always fascinated by how cricket commentary began. While the journey of cricket commentary is fairly well-recorded in Australia and England, the information on the subject in other eight Test playing countries is scanty. This book – Cricket Commentary & Commentators – is a humble attempt to weave together threads scattered in different areas and diverse directions. The scope of the book has been enlarged to include not just commentators but even anchors, presenters, scorers and statisticians while making it a compendium on commentary. With these opening remarks, I urge you, the reader, to move forward.
Various proteins are now known to be transported to the cell surface or are secreted independently of the canonical ER–Golgi pathway. Some examples of such cargoes that are transported in the vesicular mode are acyl-CoA binding protein, cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), and some of the interleukins. For this form of conserved mechanism of unconventional secretion, there is an emerging role for autophagy and the Golgi-associated protein GRASP. Biogenesis of such unconventional vesicles, as shown in a recent study in yeast, occurs at unique regions near ER exit sites known as CUPS (compartments for unconventional protein secretion). CUPS are devoid of Golgi or endosomal proteins but harbor GRASP, proteins implicated in autophagy and the ESCRT process. However, the molecular details regarding the nature of these vesicles and what sets them apart from a typical autophagosomal fate have not been elucidated. Future work should reveal additional components that impart cargo and destination selectivity to these vesicles, and identify critical modulators of this understated unconventional secretory pathway.
This book is designed for the preparation of NDA/NA (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy) exams conducted biannually by the UPSC. This book is also useful for the preparation of CDS, Civil Services and other competitive exams. The book covers Geography, History, Polity, Economics and GK as a part of General Studies. The book comprises of previous years question papers of NDA/NA-UPSC and objective type questions at the end of every chapter. The book also contains the gist of many old question papers of NDA/NA-UPSC
Written for sleep technologists, Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography provides basic information regarding normal sleep, sleep disorders, and electrophysiology that is outside of the scope of the AASM manual (AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events). It aims to act as a guide through the fundamental aspects of, for example, types of overnight sleep study, establishing a sleep laboratory, preparing the patient for a sleep evaluation study, placement of electrodes and leads, and the scientific aspects of such placement, i.e., why they are placed at that particular position. This information will be very useful in those parts of the globe where formal training in sleep technology is not yet available. Many further chapters focus on depicting real-time illustrations of sleep data as captured in the sleep laboratory and the scoring of recording data. Information regarding common montages, artifacts, and troubleshooting in the sleep laboratory will facilitate the reader’s journey as a trainee sleep technologist. While scoring sleep recordings, the "When you score the data" histogram can provide a great deal of useful information, and this has been explained in detail in this book. Most importantly, it is prudent to be able to write reports that are both informative and easy to understand by physicians who do not have advanced knowledge of sleep medicine. A chapter has been dedicated to explaining this in detail. Lastly, the authors have provided ready-made forms, questionnaires, and documents that can either be used as they are or with some modifications. This up-to-date and comprehensive volume will be an invaluable guide for technicians and physicians who wish to practice sleep medicine and will be useful for sleep technology and physician training programs. The volume is intended to complement, not be a substitute for, the AASM scoring manual, as many areas that are covered in the manual are not covered here.
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