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Physical Geography of India provides a modern analysis of the natural elements of physical phenomena operating on the geographical space of India. Geological subsystems, geological regions of India and evolution of the Indian subcontinent have been discussed at length. Other significant themes include...

The notion of work and employment of work and employment for women is complex. While economic factors predominantly determine a mans participation in employment, the reasons why women work, or do not work, or whether they work part-time or full-time, can be diverse and are often rooted in a complex interplay...

The Global Eradication of Smallpox is a product of two series of lectures presented at the Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL, London, in 2007 and 2008. The book contextualises the global programme and the many factors contributing to the certification of smallpox eradication worldwide...

Spread across 12 chapters, Operating Systems covers the essentials of the subject at the undergraduate level. Each chapter begins with a prelude that presents the conceptual base for the topic discussed in the chapter. The book deals at length with the basic design of operating system components using...

Caste is one of the oldest concerns of the social sciences in India that continues to be relevant even today.  This book tracks how scholars from different disciplines have responded to the caste question in independent India and highlights recent shifts in perspective.The general perception about caste...

Medicinal plants are nature's hidden and to a large extent unexplored treasure. Although they have been used as a source of safe and effective medicine since time immemorial, this potential resource has hardly been commercially tapped. India is endowed with about 8000 species of medicinal plants. According...

Communication is the essence of our lives. The ability to communicate makes it possible to exchange views, opinions, agreements and disagreements. Communication is being recognised as a core competency for the successful realisation of personal and organisational goals.Dynamics of Human Communication...

A Practical Guide to Obstetrics is the perfect handbook for all doctors dealing with childbirth. Practitioners and postgraduates will turn to this book for evidence-based protocols and systems which will guide them in the management of obstetric problems.The coverage of topics is exhaustive and follows...

Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant (in a woman) or cause a pregnancy (in a male). The purpose of this book is to provide a stepwise approach to the diagnosis and treatment of an infertile couple. It describes the detailed workup, such as hormonal evaluation and transvaginal sonography,...

This section serves up the very best of Kipling’s short stories. Kipling’s fame as a short fiction writer is based predominantly on three types of stories: his exotic tales of India, his narratives about the military, and his children’s books. His portrayal of India and its culture occupies...

It started as an ordinary dayFull of fun, jokes and playBut it was an adventureThat was magical all the way! Join Kashvee and her friends on an unforgettable picnic full of magic, masti and adventure!

Old sins have long shadows. Thakur Ram Prasad’s enchantment with a pair of beautiful eyes triggered a series of events leading to love, anguish and, finally, redemption, which unfolded over four decades and affected the lives of all who were close to him. His daughter, Kaamini, betrayed by the very...

With modern thoughts, romantic nature and a stranger to the unpleasant experiences of life, dream girl Reema became Deepika for a short period and went to Mahabaleshwar. Here when she meets a stranger, she hopes that her dreams will come true. Why Reema becomes Deepika? What incidents take place in...

Young vivacious Puja visits her sister in Nainital, where she accidentally runs into Raj Mehra, a handsome writer. A chance meeting with this dashing and witty stranger culminates into a series of exciting episodes for Puja. She finds herself drawn towards his charm and straightforwardness and eventually...