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    • Business communication & presentation
      February 2025

      Communication for Development and Extension Teaching

      by P. Jaisridhar & M. Surudhi

      The authors of the award-winning book 'Communication Technologies in Agriculture' have launched a new draft, 'Communication for Development and Extension Teaching'. Amid rapid technological advancements, shifting societal needs, and a growing recognition of community interconnectedness, effective communication is paramount to successful development initiatives and educational outreach. 'Communication for Development and Extension Teaching' serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners, educators, and students who aim to harness the power of communication for meaningful change and sustainable development.

    • Veterinary pathology & histology
      January 2024

      Canine Dermatopathology

      A Colour Atlas

      by N. Pazhanivel , C. Balachandran, Ganne Venkata Sudhakar Rao, D. Sumathi, P. C. Prabu, R. Saahithya

      Canine Dermatopathology is a comprehensive resource for veterinarians, clinicians, students, and faculties that delves into the dermatological disorders in dogs. As dermatology constitutes a significant portion of daily caseloads in small animal practice, this book emerges as an invaluable tool in providing a logical and sequential approach to tackling the challenges presented by various skin conditions. The canine skin, being the largest organ with multifaceted functions, demands a nuanced understanding. This book recognizes the complexity of dermatological cases and emphasizes the importance of a structured diagnostic approach. In addition to addressing common health problems in pet animals, particularly dogs, the book explores a myriad of aetiologies, including ecto/endoparasitic infestations, contact allergens, physical causes, radiation, infectious causes (bacterial, viral, fungal infections), immunological causes, nutritional/metabolic disorders, and endocrine imbalances. It also emphasizes the prevalence of secondary infections and guides veterinarians in successfully managing dermatological cases. The book highlights the significance of specific tests, such as skin scrapings, fungal and bacterial culture, cytological evaluation, and skin biopsy. Cytology emerges as a highly efficient and valuable examination that facilitates rapid lesion evaluation and guides subsequent diagnostic steps. Histopathology, when coupled with clinical findings, leads to definitive diagnoses, especially in cases involving neoplastic nodules or conditions with poor responses to previous therapy. With a focus on cytology, gross morphology, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry, the book equips veterinarians with the knowledge needed for accurate and early diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions in dogs. It serves as both a ready reckoner and an educational tool for the readers.

    • October 2024

      Capacity Building in Fisheries and Aquaculture

      by Bimal P Mohanty, Archana Sinha, Shahaji Phand, Sushrirekha Das, Yasmeen Basade

      India is primarily an agricultural economy, with approximately 55% of the total workforce engaged in agriculture and related activities (Census 2011). The agricultural sector, including horticulture, aqua-culture, and fisheries, is essential for enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. Therefore, it is crucial to empower farmers with the necessary skills, knowledge, training, and mass awareness programs. This approach, known as capacity building (CB), can help alleviate hunger and malnutrition, ultimately contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #2: Zero Hunger by 2030. This book aims to present and highlight a selection of capacity building programs sponsored by national and international organizations, such as ICAR, NFDB (National Fisheries Development Board under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy), MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management), World Fish, USAID (United States Agency for International Development), and other institutional mechanisms

    • Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques
      September 2025

      Innovations and Practices in Fisheries and Aquaculture

      Pathways for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

      by B.K. Das, S. Samanta, Anjana Ekka, Sajina A.M., Sangeetha M. Nair, Mishal P., A.K. Das

      The book offers a comprehensive examination of the global fisheries and aquaculture sectors through the lens of sustainability, innovation, and policy transformation. With growing concerns about aquatic ecosystem health, food security, and climate resilience, this volume compiles fifteen research-driven chapters that address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of both inland and marine fisheries. Spanning a wide spectrum of topics—from freshwater aquaculture and fish genetic resource management to post-harvest technology and global marine governance frameworks—the book highlights the intersection of science, innovation, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Contributors delve into issues such as bycatch mitigation, trawl modifications, ecosystem restoration, and the role of education and socio-economics in fisheries sustainability. Key focus areas include: Climate-resilient practices in aquaculture and mariculture Sustainable fish harvesting and post-harvest strategies Advances in genetic improvement and species diversification Technological innovations for inclusive sectoral growth Global cooperation and legal frameworks (e.g., high seas treaties) Socio-economic perspectives and stakeholder engagement Written for a wide audience including fisheries scientists, environmental researchers, policy planners, development professionals, and students, this book aims to provide a balanced and well-informed view of how innovation and collaboration can help transition global fisheries toward a more sustainable and resilient future.

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      April 1996

      The Best of H. P. Lovecraft

      by H. P. Lovecraft, Rudolf Hermstein, H. C. Artmann

      Mit seinem Cthulu-Mythos wollte H. P. Lovecraft eine Atmosphäre kosmischen Grauens schaffen, die Archaisches mit den modernen Erkenntnissen der Wissenschaft verbindet und unserer Zeit angemessen ist. Die Angst hielt er für das älteste und stärkste Gefühl, mit dem er in seinen Erzählungen gerne spielte. Die besten Erzählungen von H. P. Lovecraft sind in diesem Rand zusammengefaßt.

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      The environment
      May 1997

      Phosphorus Loss from Soil to Water

      by Edited by H Tunney, P C Brookes, A E Johnston

      Phosphorus is an essential element for plant growth and its input has long been recognised as necessary to maintain profitable crop production. However, phosphorus inputs can also increase the biological activity of surface waters and this can lead to the destruction of such aquatic ecosystems. Advanced eutrophication of surface water leads to problems with its use for fisheries, recreation, industry and drinking, due to the increased growth of undesirable algae and aquatic weeds, and oxygen shortages caused by their death and decomposition. It is therefore important to have a good understanding of the causes and mode of phosphorus loss from soil to water, to enable the problems to be controlled and managed. This book has been developed from an international workshop held in Ireland in late 1995. It is the first comprehensive consideration of the topic, and many leading researchers in the area have contributed to it. It is essential reading for all soil scientists and freshwater biologists, as well as for environmentalists, ecologists and agriculturalists concerned with sustainable land management and pollution. The book is also recommended to fisheries managers, fertilizer manufacturers and biologists working for water utilities.

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      Geography & the Environment
      August 2022

      Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology

      A Study and Revision Guide

      by J P F D'Mello

      Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology is designed as a self-study tool for undergraduate students. Questions review the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of major pollutants, followed by their absorption and metabolic disposition in living organisms. They address implications for the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary dysfunction and neurological conditions in relation to gaseous pollutants, particulates, persistent organic compounds and radioactive emissions, then cover the impact of pollutants on biodiversity, food safety, and water contamination. This book: - Covers toxicology from human morbidity, ecological impact and biodiversity perspectives, and emphasises the impact of diverse organic pollutants in worsening these interconnected phenomena, leading to wider environmental emergencies; - Provides a selection of fill-in-the-gap, multiple choice and short answer question types for students to vary their learning and enhance motivation; - Includes full answer rationales, allowing students to gain true insight into the subject. Providing support to programmes across environmental science, ecology and human health, and covering all the major biological toxins and pollutants as well as unintended consequences of actions designed to improve outcomes, this book may be used in conjunction with the companion volume Introduction to Environmental Toxicology.

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      June 2012

      Die UdSSR und die deutsche Frage 1941–1949. Dokumente aus russischen Archiven. 4 Bände. Bearb. und hrsg. von Jochen P. Laufer / Georgij P. Kynin unter Mitarbeit von Viktor Knoll (Bd. 1–3) / Kathrin König (Bd. 4) / Reinhard Preuß (Bd. 4).

      Bd. 1: 22. Juni 1941 – 8. Mai 1945. Tab., Abb.; CXVI, 715 S.; Bd. 2: 9. Mai 1945 – 3. Oktober 1946. Tab., Abb.; CXLVIII, 805 S.; Bd. 3: 6. Oktober 1946 – 15. Juni 1948. Tab., Abb.; CXVI, 780 S.; Bd. 4: 18. Juni 1948 – 5. November 1949. CXXX, 736 S.

      by Herausgegeben von Laufer, Jochen P.; Herausgegeben von Kynin, Georgij P.; Mitherausgeber Knoll, Viktor

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      Literature & Literary Studies
      January 2013

      Women in England, 1275–1525

      by P. J. P. Goldberg

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      Literature & Literary Studies
      October 1996

      In contact with the Gods?

      Directors talk theat

      by Maria M. Delgado, P. P. Heritage

      In 1994 the Arts Council of Great Britain brought together a number of theatre directors as part of the City of Drama celebrations. This is a collection of interviews and discussions with directors who have helped shape the development of theatre in the last 20 years. They include Peter Brook, Peter Stein, Augusto Boal, Jorge Lavelli, Lluis Pasqual, Lev Dodin, Maria Irene Fornes, Jonathan Miller, Jatinder Verma, Peter Sellars, Declan Donnellan, Ariane Mnouchkine, Ion Caramitru, Yukio Ninagawa and Robert Wilson. In addition to the art and craft of directing, there are discussions on multiculturalism; the "classical" repertoire; theatre companies and institutions; working in a foreign language; opera; Shakespeare; new technologies; the art of acting; design; international festivals; politics and aesthetics; the audience; and theatre and society. Finally, there is an epilogue by Peter Brook, Jonathan Miller and Oliver Sacks. ;

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      Medical ethics & professional conduct
      July 2016

      Global Health Research in an Unequal World

      Ethics Case Studies from Africa

      by G Aellah, T Chantler, P W Geissler

      This book is a collection of fictionalised case studies of everyday ethical dilemmas and challenges, encountered in the process of conducting global health research in places where the effects of global, political and economic inequality are particularly evident. It is a training tool to fill the gap between research ethics guidelines, and their implementation 'on the ground'. The case studies, therefore, focus on 'relational' ethics: ethical actions and ideas that emerge through relations with others, rather than in regulations.

    • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
      August 2025

      Agro-Advisory Services in Horticulture

      : Strategies for Climate-Resilient and Profitable Production

      by P K Shukla, Tarun Adak, Gundappa & Naresh Babu

      In the face of rising climate variability, population growth, and shifting agro-ecological challenges, ensuring sustainable and profitable horticultural production is a national priority. This book, Agro-Advisory Services in Horticulture, provides a comprehensive and science-based exploration of how real-time, location-specific advisories can support fruit and spice crop growers across India’s diverse agro-climatic zones. The book compiles contributions from leading scientists, extension specialists, and agronomists who have worked extensively in the field of horticulture. It emphasizes the importance of agro-advisory systems as a bridge between research and field-level application, particularly for small and marginal farmers facing the impacts of climate extremes. Topics include canopy management, insect and disease control, nutrient scheduling, harvesting and post-harvest protocols, and ICT-based mobile advisory systems. Specific focus is placed on subtropical fruit crops like mango, guava, and citrus, as well as spice crops such as cardamom, turmeric, and black pepper. Region-specific case studies, including those from Maharashtra, Kerala, and saline-sodic zones, offer actionable insights into field-level impacts and adaptive management practices. The book also highlights the critical role of women in horticultural sustainability, the significance of farmer engagement through micro-level advisories, and the necessity of resource conservation practices for long-term productivity. This publication is an invaluable resource for: Extension professionals involved in agri-communication Researchers and academicians in horticulture and climate-resilient agriculture Students of agricultural sciences Policy planners and development agencies aiming to strengthen farmer support systems By combining scientific knowledge with field-tested advisory models, the book aims to empower India's horticulture sector to thrive amidst both environmental and market challenges.

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      Kaspar Hauser’s Brothers and Sisters. In search of the wild man

      by P. J. Blumenthal

      What makes human beings human? Is it a life in society that makes us what we are? We often hear stories of persons who have survived in the wild without social contact or who were supposedly raised by wild animals. Kaspar Hauser is probably the most well-known example, but certainly not the only one. P. J. Blumenthal has taken up the hunt for the “wild man” Homo ferus on the boundary between man and animal.

    • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
      January 2014

      Agroforestry

      Systems and Prospects

      by C. B. Pandey & O. P. Chaturvedi

      The book includes total 26 chapters; the first 10 describe traditional agroforestry systems found in different parts of our country. Homegardens, having a multi-tire in structure, are another example of traditional agroforestry system found generally in northeast and southern part of our country. 11 to 14 deal with some modern agroforestry models, and mechanism of competitive interaction in found in agroforestry systems. 15 to 19 describes nutrient cycling and natural growth resources conservation by agroforestry systems. Tree has both protective as well as productive role. Tree canopies protect soils from rain beating and wind blowing whereas fine roots bind soil particles together and thereby protect soils from erosion. Trees recycle leaf and root litter and nutrients and make system at least semi-sustainable. Different models of agroforestry like shelterbelt and wind breaks are known to help protect environment from dust and sand dunes drifting; some models like medicinal plant based system that provide medicinal and other high value crops. These service oriented functions of agroforestry are described in 20 to 23. Tree improvement is an important aspect of agroforestry study. It helps develop plus trees for different agroforestry models. Multiplication of propgules and planting materials are equally important for development of agroforestry. These information are provided in s 24 and 25. But, agroforestry systems require much more parameters owing to their perennial nature. The last describes economic parameters like NPV, IRR, annuity, sensitivity etc. in detail.

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      Animal husbandry
      June 1995

      Tropical Legumes in Animal Nutrition

      by J P F D'Mello, C Devendra

      Legumes have diverse uses and roles in agriculture and environmental protection. They are particularly important in the tropics for a number of reasons. Browse or tree species are renowned for their drought resistance and their role in the prevention of desertification. All legumes can fix atmospheric nitrogen, thus reducing the cost of fertilizers to farmers who may not be able to afford them. While tropical grasses are often of poor nutritive value, both browse and pasture legumes may have a higher protein content, palatability and digestibility. This volume focuses on the use of tropical browse, pasture and grain legumes in animal nutrition. It is written by leading authorities from the UK, Australia, India and Malaysia.

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      Science & Mathematics
      December 2017

      The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices: 2 volume pack

      by P N Ravindran

      The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices provides comprehensive coverage of the taxonomy, botany, chemistry, functional properties, medicinal uses, culinary uses and safety issues relating to over 250 species of herbs and spices. These herbs and spices constitute an important agricultural commodity; many are traded globally and are indispensable for pharmaceuticals, flavouring foods and beverages, and in the perfumery and cosmetic industries. More recently, they are increasingly being identified as having high nutraceutical potential and important value in human healthcare. An invaluable reference tool, this book: · Presents easily accessible information, including up-to-date nomenclature and taxonomy · Is beautifully illustrated with over 250 figures · Begins with an introductory chapter on the definition, classification, history, and applications of herbs and spices worldwide · Is written by a well-known authority within the field This encyclopedia is an excellent resource for researchers, students, growers and manufacturers, in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, botany, crop sciences, food science and pharmacognosy.

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