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Microbiology (non-medical)

March 2016

The Handbook of Microbial Bioresources

by Edited by Vijai Kumar Gupta, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Maria G Tuohy, Rajeeva Gaur

Microbial technology plays an integral role in the biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedicine/biopharmaceuticals and agriculture sector. This book provides a detailed compendium of the methods, biotechnological routes, and processes used to investigate different aspects of microbial resources and applications. It covers the fundamental and applied aspects of microorganisms in the health, industry, agriculture and environmental sectors, reviewing subjects as varied and topical as pest control, health and industrial developments and animal feed.

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Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

December 2018

Air Pollution

Sources, Impacts and Controls

by Pallavi Saxena, Naik Vaishali, Amit Awasthi, Sangeeta Bansal, Monojit Chakraborty, Naveen Chandra, Arti Choudhary, Manisha Gaur, Vineet Goswami, Tarun Kumar Gupta, Harpreet Kaur, Priyanka Kulshrestha, Amit Kumar, Ruchi Kumari, Chinmay Mallick, Renu Masiwal, Vandana Maurya, Neha Mishra, Naik Vaishali, Prashant Rajput, Anuradha Shukla, Gyanesh Kumar Singh, Ravi Prakash Singh, Ruchi Singh, Saumya Singh, Saurabh Sonwani, Shani Tiwari

Air pollution has become a major global issue due to rapid industrialization, human population growth and increasing urbanization. The various sources of atmospheric pollutants, both those created by human activity and those from natural physical and biological processes, have become the focus of much scientific research and analysis. An understanding of how these many pollutants are affecting air quality is essential in order to design strategies to mitigate them. Written by a team of international experts, this book aims to provide a broad overview of the issues surrounding air pollution and how to control and monitor pollution levels. Beginning with a brief background on the subject, the book moves on to discuss global emissions, with an emphasis on megacities and their effects. Possible pollution control measures and methods of air pollution measurement and modelling are also explored. The book ends with descriptions of the various indices used for assessing air quality with a focus on human health impacts, and a discussion on policy making to control air pollution. The book will be useful to students of environmental science and atmospheric science, as well as environmental consultants and researchers interested in air quality . Key Features: Comprehensive introduction to the primary causes of air pollution today with an emphasis on growing urban populations and megacities Discusses both anthropogenic and biogenic emissions and their effects on human health and the environment Gives an overview of indices used today for assessing air quality and describes current methods for air pollution monitoring and modelling Discusses new technologies for mitigating the effects of air pollution and policy making for implementation of controls

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Agriculture & related industries

November 2007

Non Chemical Weed Management

Principles, Concepts and Technology

by Mahesh K Upadhyaya, Robert E Blackshaw

Following several decades of popularity after the Second World War, the use of synthetic herbicides is now experiencing a backlash within the agriculture industry.The increase in organic farming and concerns about potential negative effects on human health and the environment is creating a demand for pesticide-free food and alternative weed management techniques. International research has now explored the potential, limitations and impacts of non-chemical alternatives and the effect of different strategies on the entire agro- or natural ecosystem. Through the re-evaluation of techniques previously considered uneconomical or impractical, this text provides a comprehensive examination of non-chemical weed management.

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Botany & plant sciences

December 2013

Nutrient Deficiencies of Field Crops

by Prakash Kumar, Manoj Kumar Sharma

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Humanities & Social Sciences

March 2017

'The better class' of Indians

Social rank, Imperial identity, and South Asians in Britain 1858–1914

by A. Wainwright

This is the first book-length study to focus primarily on the role of class in the encounter between South Asians and British institutions in the United Kingdom at the height of British imperialism. In a departure from previous scholarship on the South Asian presence in Britain, 'The better class' of Indians emphasizes the importance of class as the register through which British polite society interpreted other social distinctions such as race, gender, and religion. Drawing mainly on unpublished material from the India Office Records, the National Archives, and private collections of charitable organizations, this book examines not only the attitudes of British officials towards South Asians in their midst, but also the actual application of these attitudes in decisions pertaining to them. This fascinating book will be of particular interest to scholars and general readers of imperialism, immigration as well as British and Indian social history.

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Biology, life sciences

December 2015

Analytical Techniques for Natural Product Research

by Satyanshu Kumar

Plants are important source of lead molecules for drug discovery. These lead molecules serve as starting materials for laboratory synthesis of drug as well a model for production of biologically active compounds. Phytochemical processing of raw plant materials is essentially required to optimize the concentration of known constituents and also to maintain their activities. Extraction techniques and analytical techniques have played critical roles in phytochemical processing of raw materials. Extraction technologies from conventional extraction to green extraction as well as analytical techniques from single technique to hyphenated/coupled techniques most frequently used in phytochemistry laboratories are covered in the book.

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March 2010

Der Buddha und der Terrorist

Eine Parabel

by Kumar, Satish

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February 2019

Am Beispiel des Affen

by Amitava Kumar

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Medicine

October 2019

Goat Production and Marketing in the Tropics

by Pramod Kumar Rout, Ashok Kumar, Basanta Kumara Behera

This book is a practical manual for goat production systems covering: breeding and selection, feeding based on available crops and resources, and targeted preventative health care for increased productivity and income. It outlines best practice and strategies for setting up a farm, overcoming challenges, increasing milk and meat quality, obtaining sustainability, reducing environmental pollution, optimising climatic conditions and tapping into local know-how. In addition, the book details developing region-specific data for effective decision making and better management, as well as how to run a developmental project to empower stake holders for higher production, support innovation, and analyse the supply chain for better product quality and marketing.

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January 2019

Der Bücherbär. Erstleserbücher für das Lesealter Vorschule/1. Klasse / Erdbeerinchen Erdbeerfee. Lustige Zaubergeschichten

Der Bücherbär: Allererstes Lesen

by Dahle, Stefanie

Oje! Die schusselige Schnexe hat Erdbeerinchens Erdbeeren verzaubert. Jetzt schmecken die Beeren nach Bananen, Vanille-Pudding und Würstchen! Da hat Erdbeerinchen eine tolle Idee. Wer in einem besonderen Kostüm kommt, darf von den Zauberbeeren kosten. Und als Bibo Schmetterling in Schwierigkeiten steckt, gelingt es der kleinen Erdbeerfee ihren Freund mit Hilfe der leckeren Zauberbeeren zu befreien. Vier lustige Feengeschichten mit Silbentrennung in einem Band!

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February 2020

Erdbeerinchen Erdbeerfee. Zauberhafte Überraschung im Feenschloss

by Dahle, Stefanie

Das vierte Bilderbuch-Abenteuer mit Erdbeerinchen Erdbeerfee verzaubert durch eine einmalige Ausstattung mit zahlreichen dekorativen Ausstanzungen im Cover und einzelnen Buchseiten. Erdbeerinchen ist sooo aufgeregt: Sie ist ins Schloss der Feenkönigin eingeladen und soll dort auf die Zauberpflänzchen aufpassen! Eigentlich kein Problem für eine echte Erdbeerfee; doch kaum ist die Feenkönigin weg, machen ihre Zauberpflanzen nur noch Unsinn. Sie sausen durch den Garten, machen Quatsch mit Bibo Schmetterling und lassen es sogar mitten im Schloss regnen! Oje, was wird die Königin nur zu dieser Überraschung sagen? Entdecke weitere Bilderbücher von Erdbeerinchen Erdbeerfee: Alles voller Sonnenschein Das Geheimnis im Beerenwald Sonnenschein und Erdbeerzauber. Die schönsten Bilderbuch-Geschichten

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Botany & plant sciences

September 2015

Brassica Oilseeds

Breeding and Management

by Edited by Arvind Kumar, Surinder S Banga, Prabhu Dayal Meena, Priya Ranjan Kumar

Oilseed brassicas are among the largest traded agricultural commodities and are grown in around fifty countries worldwide. Utilised for both consumption and bioenergy use, demand is increasing and this book covers the entire gamut of oilseed brassicas. Beginning with an introduction and then organised into two sections, it reviews genetics and genomics (including breeding, heterosis and selection methods) and stress management and important pathogens, to provide a complete overview of brassica oilseeds.

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July 2010

Der Buddha und der Terrorist

Eine Parabel

by Kumar, Satish / Übersetzt von Seligmann, Bernd

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Geography & the Environment

August 2022

Festival and Event Tourism

Building Resilience and Promoting Sustainability

by Anukrati Sharma, Jeetesh Kumar, Bakhodir Turaev, Priyakrushna Mohanty

Festivals and events vary from small, neighbourhood celebrations through to mega gatherings, and both can be attractive to tourists. They come with their own unique challenges and opportunities however, which means destinations must carefully consider their responsibility to local people, and host them in a sustainable manner. Divided into four sections, this book covers the sustainability, community involvement and destination marketing aspects of festivals and events. It: - Reviews the common trends, trajectories and competition in the event tourism market; - Discusses the role of event organizers in ensuring the sustainability of events and their destinations, including green activities and cultural preservation; - Considers the role of the community in achieving sustainability through volunteerism, heritage conservation and ensuring events boost community spirit. Also covering important issues such as the marketing, branding and promotion of events, this book unravels the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable festivals and events. It uses an array of case studies and a global author team to provide an important resource for tourism and event researchers and professionals.

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April 2022

Silent Killers

How Big Food Risks Our Health

by Wilfried Bommert, Christina Sartori

Addiction from the supermarket The most powerful drug cartel of the 21st century sells pizzas, chocolate bars and mixed sweets. The promise: a quick and happy snack at low cost. The truth: this “food” isn’t nutritious, but is addictive and fattening, while bringing bumper profits for the investors. “Big Food” is becoming more powerful, but the costs due to the consequences of obesity now risk overwhelming global healthcare services. Obesity ranks as a killer before smoking or high blood pressure. A direct analysis of a man-made epidemic that is dominated by a few large companies and kept going by multiple profiteers. Their motto: “Teach the world to snack.”

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December 2023

Key Questions in Clinical Farm Animal Medicine, Volume 2

Types, Causes and Treatments of Infectious Disease

by Tanmoy Rana, A Ashwini, B. K. Bhagya, Sabita Behera, Dipanwita Bhattacharya, Banothu Dasmabai, Nourhan Eissa, Lesley Farms, G.K. Chetan Kumar, Lunavat Gopala, Ola H. Harb, Abbas Rabiu Ishaq, Dayanidhi Jena, Anil Kumar, Ankesh Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Archana Mahapatra, Ram Niwas, Sunil Punia, R. Nethra, Pratistha Shrivastava

Providing well over 1,500 questions to test your knowledge of clinical farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering clinical veterinary medicine for common livestock species, this book includes questions about: - diseases of the reproductive, integumentary and urinary systems; - anaesthesia and pain management; - perinatal and geriatric diseases. With full chapters also covering diseases of the eye and ear, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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Art forms

2023

Famine Tales

A Graphic Anthology

by Ayesha Mukherjee, Shrutakirti Dutta, Abhijit Gupta, Sujit Kumar Mandal

A graphic anthology of five famines in India and Britain, interpreted by traditional scroll painters and comics book artists

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December 2023

Key Questions in Preventative Farm Animal Medicine, Volume 2

Transmission, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Control of Infectious Diseases

by Tanmoy Rana, Sonam Bhatt, Snehil Gupta, Surbhi Gupta, Sushma Gupta, K. Jayalakshmi, K. Karthika, Anil Kumar, Simant Kumar Nanda, Arpita Padhy, Abhishek Pathak, Jigar Raval, Amit Ranjan Sahu, Rajesh Kumar Sahu, Barkha Sharma, Jitendra Tiwari

Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions about: - rickettsial and protozoan diseases; - prophylaxis in animals; - diagnostic techniques; - collection, preservation, processing and dispatch of clinical materials. Including a full chapter considering important transboundary, emerging and exotic diseases, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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Medicine

October 2017

Health Benefits of Green Tea

An Evidence-based Approach

by Yukihiko Hara, Chung S Yang, Mamoru Isemura, Isao Tomita, R Agnihotri, Z Apostolides, T Asakawa, Z. M. Chen, S Gaur, Yukihiko Hara, M Inai, Mamoru Isemura, T Kakuda, T Kan, M. J. Lee, Z Lin, M Maeda-Yamamoto, S Masuda, S Meguro, T Minami, N Miyoshi, M Monobe, H Moriwaki, Y Nakamura, O Numata, K Saeki, K Sayama, Y Shimamura, M Shimizu, T Suzuki, H Tachibana, P. W. Taylor, I Tokimitsu, I Tomita, T. A. Tomita, K Unno, H Wang, H Yamada, C. S. Yang, H Yokogoshi

This book provides evidence to support the health-promoting components of green tea for human health. It explores the significance of green tea and its catechins represented by epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), demonstrating their beneficial effects on diseases including cancer, obesity, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The present status of human studies and avenues for future research are discussed. It is written by a team of experts from across the globe and makes significant Japanese findings available to international researchers. It is an essential resource for researchers interested in the biochemistry and pharmacology of green tea, and functional foods and beverages.

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November 2024

The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats

by Tanmoy Rana, Oluwawemimo Adebowale, Akanksha Agnihotri, Isha Agrawal, Vivek Agrawal, Anuja, M. Bhavya Sree, Shruti Bhatt, Suman Biswass, M.N. Brahmbhatt, Alok Kumar Chaudhary, J.H. Chaudhary, Shubhamitra Chaudhuri, Nidhi S. Choudhary, Pooja Dawar, Gaurav Charaya, Manaswini Dehuri, Anuj Kumar Dixit, Phelipe Magalhães Duarte, Z.B. Dubal, Nourhan Eissa, Negin Esfandiari, Meena Goswami, Pouneh Hajipour, Abbas Rabiu Ishaq, Saiful Islam, Supnesh Jain, Nirmala Jamra, G.P. Jatav, Ranbir Singh Jatav, J. Jayalakshmi, A.K. Jayraw, J. Jyothi, Jaysukh B. Kathiriya, Jasleen Kaur, Jitendra Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, K. Lahari Teja, Mahmuda Malik, Jinu Manoj, Hakim Manzer, Apoorva Mishra, Dwarikanath Mohanty, M. Reza Najafi, Simant Kumar Nanda, J.B. Nayak, Sumit Kumar Patel, Nishant Patel, Aditya Pratap, Indu Panchal, Salil Pathak, Shashi Pradhan, Natalia Pshenichnaya, Md. Tanvir Rahman, Saindla Rakesh, P. Ramadevi, Yudhbir Rana, Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Kabita Roy, Rajesh Kumar Sahu, Sonali Thakur, Manoj K

Goats are the predominant domestic livestock, and certainly the predominant small ruminant, in most of Asia, Africa and the warmer parts of Europe. Important for meat, milk, fibre and leather production, their widescale production and husbandry allows many opportunities for the spread of disease between livestock and their keepers. Taking a One Health approach to the issue, this book provides clear, accurate and comprehensive coverage of the zoonotic diseases of goats. Including information on aetiology, the epidemiology and transmission cycle, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention and control strategies, the book: - Helps readers quickly locate information about the disease's severity, mode of spread, treatment, and safety precautions; - Discusses the importance of educating animal owners about the public health implications of zoonotic diseases; - Reviews bacterial, viral, parasitic, rickettsial, and fungal diseases. An invaluable resource for veterinary practitioners and public health experts around the world, this book also provides a useful reference for researchers and students of animal disease and human health.

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by Edited by Vijai Kumar Gupta, Gauri Dutt Sharma, Maria G Tuohy, Rajeeva Gaur

Sources, Impacts and Controls

Principles, Concepts and Technology

by Mahesh K Upadhyaya, Robert E Blackshaw

by Prakash Kumar, Manoj Kumar Sharma

Social rank, Imperial identity, and South Asians in Britain 1858–1914

by A. Wainwright

by Satyanshu Kumar

Eine Parabel

by Kumar, Satish

by Amitava Kumar

by Pramod Kumar Rout, Ashok Kumar, Basanta Kumara Behera

Der Bücherbär: Allererstes Lesen

by Dahle, Stefanie

by Dahle, Stefanie

Breeding and Management

by Edited by Arvind Kumar, Surinder S Banga, Prabhu Dayal Meena, Priya Ranjan Kumar

Eine Parabel

by Kumar, Satish / Übersetzt von Seligmann, Bernd

Building Resilience and Promoting Sustainability

by Anukrati Sharma, Jeetesh Kumar, Bakhodir Turaev, Priyakrushna Mohanty

How Big Food Risks Our Health

by Wilfried Bommert, Christina Sartori

Types, Causes and Treatments of Infectious Disease

A Graphic Anthology

by Ayesha Mukherjee, Shrutakirti Dutta, Abhijit Gupta, Sujit Kumar Mandal

Transmission, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Control of Infectious Diseases

by Tanmoy Rana, Sonam Bhatt, Snehil Gupta, Surbhi Gupta, Sushma Gupta, K. Jayalakshmi, K. Karthika, Anil Kumar, Simant Kumar Nanda, Arpita Padhy, Abhishek Pathak, Jigar Raval, Amit Ranjan Sahu, Rajesh Kumar Sahu, Barkha Sharma, Jitendra Tiwari

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