The book aims to describe the microscopic characterization of the soft matter in the light of new advances acquired in the science of microscopy techniques like AFM; SEM; TEM etc. It does not focus on the traditional information on the microscopy methods as well as systems already present in different books, but intends to answer more fundamental questions associated with commercially important systems by using new advances in microscopy. Such questions are generally not answered by other techniques. The contents of the book also reflect this as the chapters are not based on describing only material systems, but are based on the answering the problems or questions arising in their characterization. Both qualitative as well as quantitative analysis using such microscopic techniques is discussed. Moreover, efforts have been made to provide a broader reach as discussions on both polymers as well as biological matter have been included as different sections. Such a text with comprehensive overview of the various characterization possibilities using microscopy methods can serve as a valuable reference for microscopy experts as well as non-experts alike
Mr. Sudip Bandyopadhyay—Group Chairman of Inditrade Capital & Stock market expert at CNBC, Zee Business, Bloomberg, Economic Times. “Excellent presentation makes this must read book, an absorbing and interesting read. All age groups should read this book to face challenges in life boldly. This story telling format used by the author to explain the secret of success is truly engrossing.” Chender Baljee, Chairman and Managing Director—Royal Orchid Hotel Ltd “SARVA DHARMA PARITYAGYA learn from mistakes, overcome challenges, show leadership skills and teamwork is what this impatient generation could learn from this book.” Mr R Kannan—Head—Corporate Performance Monitoring, Hinduja Group “Students, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and even Senior executives will find it as a good guide and a source of inspiration.” ROBIN BANERJEE—Managing Director Caprihans India Ltd. Former MD—CFO Arcelor Mittal,Germany, Former Executive Director Thomas Cook, Former Group CFO Suzlon. “Who doesn't want a happy heart. Vikas's book is a wonderful way to achieve our goals. Recommend all to read this highly readable book. And have a superbly happy heart.” Arif Khan - Director of HR, India for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts “An admirably practical and useful book. Vikas’s agglomeration of knowledge and proven on-ground experience makes this an entrancing read.”
An information infrastructure is comprised of software, servers, storage, and networks, integrated and optimized to deliver timely, secure, and trusted information throughout the organization and to its clients and partners. With the explosive growth in data and information—coupled with demands for projects with rapid ROI—IT infrastructures and storage administrators are reaching a breaking point. IBM® can help with the changes needed to manage information availability, security, and regulatory and compliance requirements on a tighter budget. And because the health of any business often depends on its ability to take advantage of information in real time, a sound, intelligent information infrastructure becomes critical to supporting new growth initiatives. IBM offers an innovative approach to help you manage information growth more effectively and mitigate risks with a dynamic infrastructure that efficiently and securely stores and protects information, and optimizes information access. You can control, protect, manage, and gain new intelligence from your information with the IBM leading-edge Information Infrastructure products, services and integrated solutions, supported by world-class expertise and access to top experts from around the world. This IBM Redbooks® publication provides an overview of the IBM Information Infrastructure solutions that are designed to help you manage the information explosion and address challenges of information compliance, availability, retention, and security. This will lead your company toward improved productivity, service delivery, and reduced risk, while streamlining costs.
The subject of aliens is not a new one and has been around for a really long time now. We talk about it all the time. News and articles about the possibility of alien visits or attacks are everywhere. Perhaps this has become so common that people have started to shrug it off, thinking this is just one of those science fiction topics that media loves to sensationalize. If all of a sudden we have an alien encounter one day, are we psychologically prepared for this? Like many of you even I think we are not. In fact we might be in a state of shock as they might turn out to be completely different from any of our imaginations about them. But if we are prepared for anything, then such an alien encounter might not be shocking. The objective of this book is to prepare its readers psychologically to deal with the subject of aliens and the first alien encounter. In other words aiming to prepare humanity with the cope of a possible shock upon an impending alien encounter. There are a lot of mysteries in this world that might have some paranormal behavior associated to them, but they are kind of scattered and appear here and there. In other words although these mysteries have been documented well enough by a lot of people from time to time, but they do not appear related. This book attempts to bring together these mysteries and relate them with one possible explanation that is common, the alien connection. Also it is trying to bring this subject out from the confines of a circle of scientists, subject experts and enthusiasts to a common person. So this book is for a common man by a common man.
In Ashes & Fire the picture of modern Laxmi Bai is painted as a victorious woman who is reduced to ashes by the gangsters of Ghaziabad. Being the former Under Officer of N.C.C. she faced the challenges of life to nourish her three children. Of course, like Nana and Lady Chatterley, she had weakness for sex yet she faced the new gangsters to protect her job and institute in the male-dominated society. In spite of the half-insanity and hallucinations of second husband, she didn’t surrender before hard situations. She felt obliged to her father as the latter took care of her at every step of life. The novel is a treatise on various shades of realism, a record of hardships and adventures of a modern woman of courage. After all, Suvidha proved her mental courage and ultimately came with flying colours. A Delightful reading by all means.
The book aims to describe the microscopic characterization of the soft matter in the light of new advances acquired in the science of microscopy techniques like AFM; SEM; TEM etc. It does not focus on the traditional information on the microscopy methods as well as systems already present in different books, but intends to answer more fundamental questions associated with commercially important systems by using new advances in microscopy. Such questions are generally not answered by other techniques. The contents of the book also reflect this as the chapters are not based on describing only material systems, but are based on the answering the problems or questions arising in their characterization. Both qualitative as well as quantitative analysis using such microscopic techniques is discussed. Moreover, efforts have been made to provide a broader reach as discussions on both polymers as well as biological matter have been included as different sections. Such a text with comprehensive overview of the various characterization possibilities using microscopy methods can serve as a valuable reference for microscopy experts as well as non-experts alike
Twenty-five-year-old Devi has been kidnapped. She is now being held hostage in a dimly-lit basement by a masked gunman who is threatening to shoot her dead unless she reveals her entire life story and confesses to all the crimes he is accusing her of. To add to her terror, he is putting her life up for an online auction, where the highest bidder will determine her fate. With her very existence hanging in the balance, Devi proceeds to give her captor ‘a confession to beat all confessions’, while simultaneously engaging in a high-stakes battle of wits and endurance against impossible odds. Thus commences an enthralling odyssey through the heart and soul of modern India, as over the course of a single night, Devi unveils the secrets of her seven extraordinary lives. From the labyrinthine alleys of Delhi to the hallowed grounds of Punjab, from the serene landscapes of Kerala to the sun-drenched shores of Goa, and ultimately to the bustling streets of Mumbai, Devi’s captivating journey is a rollercoaster ride through a tangled tapestry of hidden truths, deceit, and shocking revelations which will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Devi is the ultimate survivor - a girl from the gutters who dares to rewrite her own destiny. But can she survive the longest night of her life? Vikas Swarup’s long-awaited new novel is filled with the same evocative prose, immersive narrative and propulsive energy that made Slumdog Millionaire a global bestseller, and will resonate with readers looking for a thoughtful page-turner.
In Medicine : Light In Twilight the narrator describes various shades of medical life and confirms the utility of medicines in everyday life. Various pathies have their utility in modern society though Allopathic medicines enjoy the top position. Vaidya ji earns a lot of money after prescribing Allopathic medicines. Dr. Kamya and Dr. Preetilata make money even during the Corona pandemic. The miseries of the patients of Afghanistan need everyone's pity and sympathy. Girija, like Santiago, does not lose her courage and patience in all the odd situations of life and continues to teach students with full vigour. Like saints, Vaidya ji is admired for his philanthropic zeal. Efforts of Indian Government are admirable as nine medical colleges have been planned in U.P. alone to take care of sick people. The authorities have got to be admired for facing Corona with vigour, zeal, and full enthusiasm. The novel answers the questionHow to live?
Operating systems are a vital program of any computer system and computer science education. This book introduces the design concepts of operating systems. As computer is eventually embedding in every area though Operating Systems is undergoing express transformation. More sophisticated operating system level software’s are developing in every arena of day-to-day life. This book is dedicatedly written for description of operating system concepts from initial to expert level with help of sophisticated and real world examples. Motive to write this book is to explain the operating system concepts from graduation to post graduate levels through understandable descriptions. Hopefully, experts also found healthy discussions in this book. The book covers Process Management, Processes Scheduling and Inter process communication in latest technologies. This book also covers technological enhancements for leading high speed and efficient process management techniques. Further this book explains the concepts of memory hierarchy, Memory Management, Memory allocation, Paging and segmentation, Virtual memory, etc., by considering detailed architectural designs and algorithms. Core and detailed examples have been used to illustrate both traditional and modern computing memory requirements. As File System Management and IO Managements is also a major arena of Operating systems design, a firm foundation examples based text is presented in this book.
This book analyses the quality of statistics such as geographic area, census population and sample survey statistics in a developing country. Using field interviews, archival sources, and secondary data covering the last seven decades, it explores the shifting relations between various kinds of statistics over their lifecycles and charts their cradle-to-grave political career. It uncovers a mutually constitutive relationship between data, development, and democracy and offers an exciting account of how government statistics are social artefacts dynamically shaped by political and economic factors. The book also quantifies the impact of data quality on the statistics of interest to policy makers such as household consumption expenditure and federal transfers. Numbers in India's Periphery makes a major contribution to the growing literature on the political economy of statistics in developing countries through a novel analysis of the shifting determinants of the nature of data in North East India.
Quality has quickly become one of the most important decision-making factors for consumers. And although organizations invest considerable resources into building the right quality management systems (QMSs), in many instances, the adoption of such quality improvement tools are just not enough. Building Quality Management Systems: Selecting the Righ
The book entitled “Food Nutrition and Community Health” has been written as a text cum reference book for all undergraduate students from different streams and it also inculcate the sufficient content for the students preparing for various competitive exams along with objective questions. This book is designed according to latest syllabus provided by UGC under NEP-2020. The content of book focuses on holistic health of the community. Authors emphasized the role of different nutrients, their requirement in achieving good health and hygiene. The book also includes the requirements and precautions for mother and her infant baby.
Network Evolution and Applications provides a comprehensive, integrative, and easy approach to understanding the technologies, concepts, and milestones in the history of networking. It provides an overview of different aspects involved in the networking arena that includes the core technologies that are essential for communication and important in our day-to-day life. It throws some light on certain past networking concepts and technologies that have been revolutionary in the history of science and technology and have been highly impactful. It expands on various concepts like Artificial Intelligence, Software Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, and Internet of Things, which are very popular at present. This book focuses on the evolutions made in the world of networking. One can’t imagine the world without the Internet today; with the Internet and the present- day networking, distance doesn’t matter at all. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a tough time worldwide, with global lockdown, locked homes, empty streets, stores without consumers, and offices with no or fewer staff. Thanks to the modern digital networks, the culture of work from home (WFH) or working remotely with the network/Internet connection has come to the fore, with even school and university classes going online. Although WFH is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has given it a new look, and industries are now willfully exploring WFH to extend it in the future. The aim of this book is to present the timeline of networking to show the developments made and the milestones that were achieved due to these developments.
· Are you willing to shift from classroom to online and feeling afraid? · How to handle light, camera and action to be a hero to your students? · Which Learning Management System both teacher and students can quickly adopt? · How to ensure student engagement and interest in online learning? · How to assess student learning attainment during lockdown times? · How to monitor quality of sessions and do summative assessment to declare results and decide about students promotion to next year? · How a parent can facilitate learning environment at home and reduce the intimidation being faced by young students? · There is a paradigm shift happening in education sector as it is moving from paper to screen. Is this shift permanent and going to stay? This book is written in very simple language to help find answer to these questions and more. This Global pandemic has forced people to stay indoors and social distancing is the new norm. All the schools, colleges, and universities are seeing suspension of all academic activities on the campuses. However, the teaching-learning process must continue and there is a need that the learning process gets shifted to the online platform. Only a few teachers were involved in online teaching in both K12 and higher education before this pandemic. Teachers who have only taught in the classrooms using chalk and talk method are now finding this transition to online teaching to be a daunting task. Academic administrators and university leaders are finding it difficult to assure quality of teaching and use online assessment tools to measure learning attainment. Parents are also on the same boat of discomfort and anxiety as they have never experienced their kids to study at home for hours using screen and not papers. This book has tips and actionable points for smooth transition to online teaching from regular brick and mortar classrooms. This book is for every teacher, academic administrator, student and parent willing to shift to online education and not knowing how???
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