Life is a promising venture where we learn more and earn less." Yet the irony is that we, as humans, today are too much after ephemeral things. It is easy to desensitize good behavior, where we consistently fill our minds with anxious and angry thoughts. Peace and harmony downslides. Moreover, there is a tendency to talk too much, weigh our words too little and speak before thinking. This book, A Wisdom Miscellany, has my lessons for exercising discretion. My soul heals when I am at peace with myself. The ‘Miscellany’ is my lesson towards what is simple and nearer to wisdom. Some pertinent pathways can be found below. •Simplicity, thy name is Virtue. •Globalization, which has perpetually condemned all life purposes. •Helping others is the only way through which we grow. •Technological advancement never imagined that a drunkard would leave his driving profession. • With time, you heal. •Mind is always empowered by listening to others. •Life becomes predictable once you throw yourself for others. •Hard work propels luck. •Simplify your behavior and be united with your true self. •Grow inward to be rooted. •Wisdom is never sociable.
This penetrating book re-examines `the project of modernity'. It seeks to oppose the abstract, idealized vision of modernity with an alternative `ethnographic' understanding. The book defends an approach to modernity that situates it as embedded in particular and historical contexts. It examines cases of `popular modernism' in the United States, Britain and colonial Malaysia, drawing out the specific cultural and religious assumptions underlying popular modernism and concludes that modernism is implicated in a diversity of forms of cultural and racial exclusion.
Love, Friendship, Madness, Patriotism andindifference all unravel as two people areforced to become unwilling allies in a highstakes game of cat and mouse played out inhigh mountain passes and deep valleys ofLadakh. One must save his love, the other must save himself
This edited volume on Microbial Diversity includes the chapters on different aspects of microbial diversity, its exploration and exploitation. The contents are broadly categorized into two parts. Part-A includes 25 review articles on diverse aspects of microbial diversity and its applications, contributed by subject experts working in their respective areas. These areas include biotechnology, environment, agriculture, food, public health and nanotechnology. These review articles bring out update information available on selected topics and point out the gaps in our knowledge and further project future lines of research. Part-B includes original research papers on contemporary research areas contributed by active researchers. This book caters the long left needs of university teachers, researchers, students, and industrial entrepreneurs.
This book is about the Vansh (lineage) of Saptrishis and the creation of the Universe. The author has explained the concept of Manvantar/Kalp and all the Yugas. Author has tried to amalgamate the doshas in the Vansh (DNA) or family through Prashna Kundali, as Prashna Kundali shows the left-over Karma that is not exhausted completely by the Vanshaj (ancestors) and is carried forward to the next generation. That is why Jatak faces issues in various spheres of life. The author has written the below book on the timing of events: Snapshot Prediction through Yogini Dasha The author’s previous book on Lal Kitab: Unlock Pitra Dosh with Lal Kitab Pending Karma through Shreemad Bhagwat Puran On his YouTube channel – CosmicKrishna, wherein, you will find a lot of astrological videos with a glimpse of all the Predictive Astrological Courses and Lal Kitab.
Learn from the Good Shepherd how to lead in your home, church, or community. After spending months among Bedouin shepherds in the Middle East, Tim Laniak offers 40 short readings that explore every leader’s responsibility to provide, protect, and guide. Each chapter begins with observations from Tim’s travels, continues with insights into Bible stories about shepherding, and concludes with what this means for you in your own spheres of influence.
In subvolume 27C1 magnetic and related properties of binary lanthanide oxides have been compiled. This subvolume covers data obtained since 1980 and can therefore be regarded as supplement to volume III/12c. While in the previous volume the majority of magnetic data was obtained either from magnetometric measurements or from neutron diffraction, for the present data the main emphasis is devoted to 'related' properties without which, however, the understanding of classical magnetic properties is impossible. A second part 27C2 will deal with binary oxides of the actinide elements.
Presents state-of-the-art research and case studies from over 150 Design & Manufacturing professionals across the globe in the areas of CAD/CAM; Product Design; Rapid Prototyping and Tooling; Manufacturing Processes; Micromachining and Miniaturisation; Mechanism and Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; and Material Handling Systems.
Rivers and Floodplains is concerned with the origin, geometry, water flow, sediment transport, erosion and deposition associated with modern alluvial rivers and floodplains, how they vary in time and space, and how this information is used to interpret deposits of ancient rivers and floodplains. There is specific reference to the types and lifestyles of organisms associated with fluvial environments, human interactions with rivers and floodplains, associated environmental and engineering concerns, as well as the economic aspects of fluvial deposits, particularly the modeling of fluvial hydrocarbon reservoirs and aquifers. Methods of studying rivers and floodplains and their deposits are also discussed. Although basic principles are emphasized, many examples are detailed. Particular emphasis is placed on how an understanding of the nature of modern rivers and floodplains is required before any problems concerning rivers and floodplains, past or present, can be addressed rationally. Rivers and Floodplains is designed as a core text for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying modern or ancient fluvial environments, particularly in earth sciences, environmental sciences and physical geography, but also in civil and agricultural engineering. College teachers, researchers, and practising professionals will also find the book an invaluable reference. Presents a process-based approach, which is relevant to modern curricula. Discusses methods of studying rivers and floodplains and their deposits. Provides many detailed examples throughout the text. Emphasises the basic principles of this subject. As the first synthesis of this entire field, it will be a must-have for all students studying modern or ancient fluvial environments. Teachers, researchers and practising professionals will find this an invaluable reference tool. Rivers and Floodplains will also be of interest to geologists, geographers and engineers.
This book is specifically developed for the aspirants who are preparing for the recruitment process organized by the Railway Recruitment Board. This book has study material, practice questions (solved) and previous year's question papers (solved) for the aspirants to have rigorous practice based on the latest pattern of examination.
General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning owes its existence to comprehensive research and strategic planning. A thorough coverage of the reasoning section of various competitive examinations has been achieved after an in-depth research and proper analysis of original papers of the UPSC, SSC, banking services, B-school tests and tests by other central and state-level recruitment bodies. A unique aspect of this book is the approach it adopts in explaining the concepts of verbal analysis, non-verbal analysis, critical reasoning and data interpretation. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the various formats of questions asked in competitive examinations, followed by topic-specific tests, which provide numerous multiple-choice questions that involve students in an interactive way to improve their accuracy level. The last chapter provides scientifically structured and exam-oriented test papers to familiarize candidates with current trends and types of questions. These test papers and self-scoring tables will help students assess their own level of preparation.
About the Book Every success story has its price to pay. So did Shatrughan Sinha (SS) who achieved the impossible twice over. The youngest and the most pampered in a family of academics and doctors where four sons were named after the four brothers of the Ramayan, SS stood out defiantly different. He was born for applause and the limelight; he was besotted with Raj Kapoor and cinema. In the face of stiff opposition from disciplinarian father Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha, mother Shyama Devi’s chhutka bauwa (little darling) set out for the Film Institute of India (now FTII) in Poona. Bombay was the next logical destination. Without Kapoorian good looks or any connection with the Hindi film industry, the unknown scarface from Patna went on to create history on celluloid. In politics too, with no known surname or family to power his entry, he set a record as the first film star from India to be sworn-in as a Cabinet Minister. Quotes Anything But Khamosh: The Shatrughan SinhaBiography, is a rivetingly honest read that retraces the hurrahs and heartaches of India’s most popular BihariBabu. “Do not attempt to change him. Of the 1.25 crore people of India, he stands out as unique” – Amitabh Bachchan, superstar, Hindi cinema “They used to call me the Shatrughan Sinha of the South” – Rajinikanth, superstar, Tamil Nadu “I became an actor because of Shatrughan Sinha” – Chiranjeevi, superstar & Congress-I leader, Andhra Pradesh “Ours is an Eklavya-Dronacharya story. He is my guru” – Ambareesh, superstar & Minister for Housing, Karnataka “A person who joined the Jan Sangh or the BJP when it was in the Opposition, had to be gutsy. Shatrughan is” – LK Advani, Senior Leader, BJP “I would give him sanyam ki salaah (advice on patience)” – Sushma Swaraj, Minister for External Affairs “I find there’s no chaploosi (sycophancy) in him. Our doors are open 24/7 to him” – Lalu Prasad Yadav, Leader, RJD “If the Bihari Babu is hurt, the whole of Bihar is hurt” – Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister, Bihar “If we had Shatrusaab on our side, we wouldn’t need anybody else on our team” – Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister, Pakistan About the Author Renowned columnist, critic and author Bharathi S Pradhan has written both fiction and non-fiction. Mr Bidi – the life story of an industrialist; Heartfelt: The inspirational story of Medha Jalota; Colas, Cars & Communal Harmony on secularism and Valentine Lover, an adult novel, are some of her well-received books. She scripted a documentary on Mughal-e-Azam and ideated for Balaji Telefilms. She has been Chairperson, National Awards (for best writing on cinema), and has been on the jury of diverse awards committees. She was also on the jury of the Indian Panorama of IFFI 2015. Bharathi has edited a variety of magazines and contributed to several publications that include Reader’s Digest, Mid-day, Savvy, Femina and Movie. She continues to be a Sunday columnist with The Telegraph. She lives in Mumbai with Sanjaya, her Chartered Accountant husband and Siddhesh, her son who is currently studying Law.
This book provides an overview of the state of the art in pharmaceutical applications of UV-VIS spectroscopy. This book presents the fundamentals for the beginner and, for the expert, discusses both qualitative and quantitative analysis problems. Several chapters focus on the determination of drugs in various matrices, the coupling of chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods, and the problems associated with the use of chemical reactions prior to spectrophotometric measurements. The final chapter provides a survey of the spectrophotometric determination of the main families of drugs, emphasizing the achievements of the last decade.
Susan Wadley first visited Karimpur—the village "behind mud walls" made famous by William and Charlotte Wiser—as a graduate student in 1967. She returned often, adding her observations and experiences to the Wisers' field notes from the 1920s and 1930s. In this long-awaited book, Wadley gives us a work of unprecedented scope: a portrait of an Indian village as it has changed over a sixty-year period. She hears of changes in agriculture, labor relations, education, and the family. But Karimpur's residents do not speak with one voice in describing the ways their lives have changed—viewpoints vary considerably depending on the speaker's gender, economic status, and caste. Using cultural documents such as songs and stories, as well as data on household budgets and farming practices, Wadley examines what it means to be poor or rich, female or male. She demonstrates that the forms of subordination prescribed for women are paralleled by those prescribed for lower castes. Villagers also speak of political struggles in India, and of the importance of religion when confronting change. Their stories, songs, and life histories reveal the rich fabric of Karimpur and show how much can be learned from listening to its people.
Unlock Pending Karma and Its Correction is the first of its kind and is about decoding horoscope through a philosophical background of mythology with a unique amalgamation of Vedic astrology, Bhrigu Nandi Nadi, Lal Kitab, past life pending karma, curses through Lal Kitab and Prashna. It offers remedies of important planetary yoga and all the prominent doshas of the Horoscope. This book also delivers abundant references on how to derive the subtle meaning of a curse or boon in a horoscope with a unique technique of spiritual astrology with the help of stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. It is your friend, philosopher and a guide to explaining the hidden language of stars through mythology. It is an attempt to explain astrology simply and effectively, incorporating the classification of remedial measures based on Planetary Yoga and their placement in certain houses and signs. There are also numerous general remedies that anyone can apply in their day-to-day life and get the benefits. The intent of writing this book is not to change someone’s future but to help nurture and transform the native’s future by doing karmic deeds so that natives can sail through easily in their lives.
‘How I Became an Entrepreneur’ is an anthology of stories of top entrepreneurs in and around the Chandigarh area. These entrepreneurs have shared their life’s journey in a raw and heartfelt manner that will help the aspiring entrepreneurs to pick up the skills needed to start their ventures. This book also shows how they dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic using dynamic thinking and perseverance.
The most comprehensive study of Buddhism in Canada to date, Wild Geese offers a history of the religion's evolution in Canada, surveys the diverse communities and beliefs of Canadian Buddhists, and presents biographies of Buddhist leaders. The essays cover a broad range of topics, including Chinese, Tibetan, Lao, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese Buddhisms, critical reflections on Buddhism in the West, census data on the growth of the religion, and analysis of the global context for the growth of Buddhism in Canada. Presenting a sweeping portrait of a crucial part of the multicultural mosaic, Wild Geese is essential reading for anyone interested in religious life in Canada.
This book deals with two major issues: how Indonesian NGOs survived under Suharto's authoritarian rule; and how NGOs contributed to the promotion of democracy in the post-Suharto era. If NGOs are to change from 'development' to 'movement' in democratic post-Suharto Indonesia, they must adjust not only their management and working style, but also their very ideology. This comprehensive study will be an important book for scholars interested in Asian studies, Indonesian politics and development studies.
The purpose of this book is to introduce VHSIC Hardware Description Lan guage (VHDL) and its use for synthesis. VHDL is a hardware description language which provides a means of specifying a digital system over different levels of abstraction. It supports behavior specification during the early stages of a design process and structural specification during the later implementation stages. VHDL was originally introduced as a hardware description language that per mitted the simulation of digital designs. It is now increasingly used for design specifications that are given as the input to synthesis tools which translate the specifications into netlists from which the physical systems can be built. One problem with this use of VHDL is that not all of its constructs are useful in synthesis. The specification of delay in signal assignments does not have a clear meaning in synthesis, where delays have already been determined by the im plementationtechnolo~y. VHDL has data-structures such as files and pointers, useful for simulation purposes but not for actual synthesis. As a result synthe sis tools accept only subsets of VHDL. This book tries to cover the synthesis aspect of VHDL, while keeping the simulation-specifics to a minimum. This book is suitable for working professionals as well as for graduate or under graduate study. Readers can view this book as a way to get acquainted with VHDL and how it can be used in modeling of digital designs.
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