With an emphasis on minimizing the use and generation of hazardous substances, Green Chemistry is a significant branch of Chemical Engineering. This book details the fundamentals associated with this field of study and focuses on designing products through renewable starting materials, recyclable chemicals, and benign synthesis. The use of green solvents, organic transformations, catalysts, and electrochemical synthesis are also discussed. The subject matter of this book also includes: Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry Baylis-Hillman Reaction Perfluorinated Catalysts Microwave assisted Organic Transformations in Water Reformatsky Reaction This book is aimed at Engineering students, chemists working in the R&D sector, and undergraduate and postgraduate scholars. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Winning elections is not everything, what is crucial for the good health of a robust democracy is forming a government. From strategically devised pre-poll alliances to hastily stitched together post-poll associations, noted journalist Sunita Aron has travelled the length and breadth of the country, painstakingly documenting the drama and dharma of coalition politics in India. The result of her exhaustive research and insightful analysis, Ballots and Breakups is a cracker of a read. As Indian voters deliver fractured verdicts, political parties resort to constructing fragile coalitions by hook or by crook. The hapless casualties of this relentless quest for power are the Indian voters and this book is for them, as the writer eloquently exhorts for the need of common guidelines on the formation of a government in the case of a hung house. A gripping take on coalition politics in India, Aron charts a riveting tale of modern Indian politics that has all the masala of a Bollywood potboiler, but the ending, the writer asserts, has to be happy like that of any Hindi film, 'stable governments and a prosperous society even in a hung house!
Featuring the expertise of academic and clinical specialists, this study helps undergraduate students of health sciences to better understand the renal system. This invaluable reference covers relevant medical anatomy and physiology, placing emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. It also includes clinically relevant aspects of pathology and pharmacology as well as self-assessment questions and integrative case studies at the end of each chapter.
The new second edition of Communication Skills for Engineers brings in a sound understanding and insight into the dynamics of communication in all spheres of life - interpersonal, social and professional. The book hinges on the premise that effective communication is an outcome of using the right combination of skills alongside an appropriate attitude. -- Publisher's description.
Drawing from remarkable examples of movements around the world, and sprinkled with stories from the authors' grassroots educational work in the Global Dream Accelerated Learning for All (ALfA) program, Disruptive Literacy is an easy-to-read but hard-to-ignore manifesto that will touch your heart and inspire you to action.
Why are surnames so important in politics? Should there be birth entitlements to inheritance of power in a democratic set-up? Must the offspring be given on a platter what the common people have to struggle for? Believers in meritocracy and equitable distribution of power would cry in chorus: ‘No’. Then why is India’s vibrant democracy stained with dynastic politics in which bereavement is also used to transfer power? The Nehru-Gandhi family has so far been singularly held responsible for this widespread political malaise. Rightly so! Had Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru not dithered when his daughter Indira Gandhi stood for presidentship of the Congress almost six decades back, dynastic politics would not have crept into our rich democracy and grown into a monster. What the father founded, the daughter fostered. Since then, innumerable dynasties – old and new, big and small, famous and infamous – dot the country’s political landscape today. Non-Congress parties, though equally guilty, have sporadically raised the issue of hereditary politics but never as intensely as in the watershed 2014 Lok Sabha polls when the voters debated and debunked the right to rule on the basis of birth certificate and not merit. They handed over the reins of the country to a non-dynast, Narendra Modi, punished the country’s grand old party for its non-performance and its scam-ridden tenure and, yet, elected many dynastic scions – a peculiar contradiction, but that’s what Indian politics is all about! This volume incisively analyses the unethical games politicians play to remain in power and grow into brands.
This book provides a comprehensive and critical review of the work and advancements made so far in the field of microbial physiology. It is divided into five chapters and contains comprehensive information on topics such as bacterial virulence, mechanisms and regulation, bioluminescence, and heat shock proteins, among others. This book shall be of great use to students, research scholars, and teachers pursuing their career in the fields of microbiology, medical sciences and life sciences.
Earth is one small speak among billions of stars, planets, and moons. So how can we figure out where it is in the universe? The answer is sky maps and charts! Maps can tell us where Earth is located in the huge star system we call the Milky Way galaxy. Charts can help us explore other planets and the Moon. They can even help us study the stars. Begin your adventure as an astronomer by using maps and star charts to learn about what you can see in the night sky-and what you can't see! Book jacket.
This book highlights the physicochemical properties which foundationally interface with chemical processes via the friccohesity chemistry of cohesive and adhesive forces for nanoformulations. It shows that cohad homogenizes and encapsulates structures with higher potential energy, and notes that friccohesity chemistry, via wavefunctions, overcomes the quantum energy barrier of thermodynamically and kinetically balanced nanoemulsions.
Science, Gender, and Power: Women Scientists Who Defied the Odds" is a compelling and inspiring book that chronicles the extraordinary lives and groundbreaking achievements of female scientists throughout history. From Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, to Rosalind Franklin, whose work was essential to the discovery of DNA's structure, the book showcases the remarkable contributions of women in science. It highlights their tenacity, resilience, and courage in a male-dominated field, where they often faced discrimination, sexism, and biases. Written by Ann Hibner Koblitz, a renowned historian of science and gender, the book offers an in-depth analysis of the social and cultural factors that have hindered women's progress in science. It examines the institutional barriers and cultural stereotypes that have limited women's opportunities and discouraged them from pursuing scientific careers. With its engaging prose and insightful analysis, "Science, Gender, and Power" is a must-read for anyone interested in science, history, and gender studies. It is an excellent resource for students, educators, and researchers looking to learn about the struggles and achievements of women scientists and the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply curious about the role of women in science, "Science, Gender, and Power" is a fascinating and inspiring book that will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the contributions of women to the field of science and a renewed commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
This book, with illustrative, practical, real-life situations one can easily identify with, guides the learner, step-by-step, through the intricacies of English grammar and usage, to widen his/her vocabulary and powers of expression. It is an invaluable and indispensable companion for all who wish to acquire proficiency in the art of English conversation. K. S. Sunita, Annie Pothen and Dr. Sumita Roy teach English at the Osmania University College for Women, Hyderabad. They have been closely associated with the English Language Teaching Cell (ELTC) of the college. They participate actively in national seminars and are the authors of many publications on a variety of subjects.
Every parent wants the best education for their child. But is there more to education than rows of children listening to a teacher and copying into their notebooks? ALFA: Accelerating Learning for All breaks the shackles of the industrial education system, revolutionizing the school experience through peer-learning and hands-on-activities. The ALFA programme enables children and adults alike to learn foundational literacy and numeracy in months rather than years. Beyond reading, writing and arithmetic, ALFA builds the crucial life skills of collaboration, creativity, citizenship and character.
The book is subdivided into seven sections this encompass: general procedures, like methods of pipetting, solution preparation, buffers and principles of common analytical instruments essential for laboratory biotechnology experiments. The book also includes working with nucleic acid, bacteria, enzymes, proteins; cloning experiments and a few protocols on plant biotechnology. Emphasis have been given on DNA/RNA isolation from various sources, use of restriction enzymes, ligation techniques, cloning protocols, screening of transformed cells, various electrophoresis techniques, PCR protocol, etc. The appendices in the last part are included to provide information important to he study of the above-mentioned practical as a whole. The book will be useful to students belonging to Biotechnology, agriculture and allied fields. The idea behind this practical manual was thus to provide theoretical basis of the practical study items to be undertaken in the laboratory in a lucid manner.
Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) integrates Mindfulness and Wellbeing to realize human flourishing and the attainment of happiness. This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, enhances wellbeing, happiness and quality of life through self-understanding and self-awareness. The first part of the book is devoted to presenting mindfulness, wellbeing, the happiness paradigm and the curriculum of the Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program. It presents the foundations of mindfulness-based programs, and how mindfulness intersects with wellbeing. The authors argue, with the support of evidence, that mindfulness is well placed to promote human flourishing rather than limiting its relevance to stress reduction and preventing depression relapse. Several chapters are devoted to presenting the MBWE program comprehensively with weekly agendas, homework, handouts, facilitation guides and practice scripts. The second part of the book presents the evidence base of mindfulness, cultural adaptations for different populations, the therapeutic effectiveness of group learning inherent in Mindfulness-Based Programs and the often-untold history of mindfulness. The authors present the often-neglected Asian roots of Mindfulness and justify how secular Mindfulness, as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is influenced by multiple wisdom traditions as opposed to it being a solely Buddhist practice. This book serves as a hands-on resource for trained mindfulness teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and consultants. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in the appreciation of mindfulness and human flourishing.
Provided a model to channelise the power relationships in a constructive way for high performance and greater psychological well-being of the employees. The book will be very useful for OD interventionists.
This book describes various aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It begins with an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology and includes a historical prospective, nanotechnology working in nature, man -made nanomaterial and impact of nanotechnology illustrated with examples. It goes on to describes general synthetic approaches and strategies and also deals with the characterization of nanomaterial using modern tools and techniques to give basic understanding to those interested in learning this emerging area. It then deals with different kinds of nanomaterial such as inorganics, carbon based-, nanocomposites and self-assembled/supramolecular nano structures in terms of their varieties, synthesis, properties etc. In addition, it contains chapters devoted to unique properties with mathematical treatment wherever applicable and the novel applications dealing with information technology, pollution control (environment, water), energy, nanomedicine, healthcare, consumer goods etc.
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