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July 2010Der Buddha und der Terrorist
Eine Parabel
by Kumar, Satish / Übersetzt von Seligmann, Bernd
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Botany & plant sciencesDecember 2013Nutrient Deficiencies of Field Crops
by Prakash Kumar, Manoj Kumar Sharma
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 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 Drawing mainly on unpublished material from the India Office Records, the National Archives, and private collections of charitable organizations, this book examines not only the attitudes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 sciencesDecember 2015Analytical 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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MedicineOctober 2019Goat 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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Botany & plant sciencesSeptember 2015Brassica 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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Geography & the EnvironmentAugust 2022Festival 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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September 2025Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Agriculture With Artificial Intelligence
by Christian Kaunert, Anjali Raghav, Bhupinder Singh, Sanjeev Kumar
This edited book represents a groundbreaking effort to illustrate how artificial intelligence (AI) shapes the future of agrifood systems in terms of sustainability and resilience. As the global food system faces challenges like climate change, depletion of water and biodiversity and increases in population and consumption, this book is the first comprehensive review of how systems utilizing artificial intelligence can help solve these important challenges. The chapters cover themes from precision farming to crop monitoring, predictive modeling and smart irrigation, offering real-world insights and interdisciplinary perspectives on the transformative potential of AI for agri-tech. This volume brings together contributions from leading experts, researchers and practitioners in agriculture, technology, and policy, illuminating case studies, scalable innovations, and ethical implications. It explores the socio-economic implications of AI adoption in farming communities, emphasizing the need for innovation to be driven by principles of equity and environmental stewardship. This book provides bold visions as well as practical approaches, such as developing and implementing AI tools to craft policy frameworks, to revolutionize agri-food systems for a more sustainable, food-secure future.
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December 2023Key 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 forms2023Famine 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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November 2025
Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Crucifers, Volume 1
Biology and Ecology
by Govind Singh Saharan, Naresh Kumar Mehta, Prabhu Dayal Meena
The plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white stem rot of crucifers and is considered one of the most destructive and cosmopolitan of plant pathogens. It infects over 900 species of plants worldwide including important field crops, cash crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs and numerous weeds. Sclerotinia is widely distributed throughout temperate regions but also occurs in more arid areas. A lack of adequate host genetic resistance, the wide host range of the pathogen, and the difficulty in managing the disease all contribute to Sclerotinia's extensive crop damage within both broad acre and horticultural crops. Recent advances in genomics and sequences available on Brassica species and S. sclerotiorum have provided unique information on the molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions. This has revealed pathogen biology, pathogenesis, effector genes and molecular mechanisms of host resistance in Brassica crops. This first volume, Biology and Ecology, covers aspects of: . Historical developments. . Geographical distribution and host range. . The pathogen - Sclerotinia. . Reproduction, reproductive structures, and ultra-structures. . The disease, symptomatology, assessment, and economic importance. . Infection pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms. . Biochemistry and physiology of host-pathogen interactions. . Future research priorities of Sclerotinia on biology and ecology.
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November 2025
Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Crucifers, Volume 2
Epidemiology and Disease Management
by Govind Singh Saharan, Naresh Kumar Mehta, Prabhu Dayal Meena
The plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white stem rot of crucifers and is considered one of the most destructive and cosmopolitan of plant pathogens. It infects over 900 species of plants worldwide including important field crops, cash crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs and numerous weeds. Sclerotinia is widely distributed throughout temperate regions but also occurs in more arid areas. A lack of adequate host genetic resistance, the wide host range of the pathogen, and the difficulty in managing the disease all contribute to Sclerotinia's extensive crop damage within both broad acre and horticultural crops. Recent advances in disease cycle, epidemiology and disease forecasting, pathogenic variability, host resistance including molecular and biometabolomics, and disease management strategies including biological control and latest molecular and field techniques to study Sclerotinia are included. Some newly emerging areas of Sclerotinia research which are likely to have a bearing on its management are also discussed. This second volume, Epidemiology and Disease Management, covers aspects of: · Perpetuation, disease cycle, epidemiology, and disease forecasting. · Pathogenic variability. · Genetics and sources of host-resistance. · Molecular mechanisms of host resistance. · Biometabolomic resistance and introgression of host resistance. · Disease management strategies. · Biological control. · Protocols to study Sclerotinia. . Future research priorities of Sclerotinia on epidemiology and disease management.
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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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October 2025Gastronomic Tourism
Discovering the World through Culinary Journeys
by Anukrati Sharma, Jeetesh Kumar, Samik Ray, Abdelkader Ababneh, Prasanth Udayakumar
Gastronomy is a fundamental aspect of culture and the food and cuisine of any region can provide rich insights into the local lifestyle and traditions. Gastronomic tourism therefore involves visiting food producers, restaurants, food festivals or other establishments where visitors can dine and experience the typical products of a region. It is an enjoyable way for tourists to discover the cultural heritage of the places they visit and culinary pleasure is becoming an increasingly decisive factor when choosing a travel destination. In certain regions, gastronomy has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (by UNESCO) and the promotion of local traditional cuisine can be a way to rediscover and preserve local or regional values through culinary riches. Gastronomic tourism is also a factor of economic improvement for different destinations, particularly in developing countries. The value of this book includes: Providing a comprehensive and well-rounded exploration of gastronomic tourism, with a broad coverage of topics addressing key aspects such as culture, economics and sustainability. Contributions by scholars from many different countries using an interdisciplinary approach that includes insights and practical examples to engage a more diverse audience. Offering a key resource for those involved in tourism who want to learn how the gastronomic potential of different cultural contexts and geographical locations can be understood. It is part of a CABI series of books on festival and event tourism and hospitality edited by an experienced academic author on tourism. This book emphasises the importance of many related factors in gastronomic tourism, which often focuses exclusively on food and cooking rather than the whole experience. The book therefore also focuses on culture, commitment, passion, learning, emotions and experiences associated with gastronomy and considers how gastronomic tourism can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
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December 2024Climate Change and Food Security
by Sukanta Mondal, Pankaj Singh, Ram Lakhan Singh, Abhijith Padukana, Yasmeen Basade, Bikash Kanti Biswas, Olipriya Biswas, Saronik Bose, Amrita Chakraborty, Sirshendu Chatterjee, Himani Chhatwal, Radadiya Chirag, Sudip Kumar Das, Jalpa Dobaria, Pranabesh Ghosh, Pawan Kumar Kanaujia, Abhishek Konar, Bimal Prasanna Mohanty, Muralidhar Y., Anupama Ojha, Ashutosh Pandey, Yash Pandey, Akarsh Parihar, Satish S. Patil, Ramya Putturu, Samar Singh, Saumya Singh, Sravanthi Mannem, Sudheer Korukonda, Himanshu Sekhar Swain, Mukesh Pratap Yadav, Aditya Kodagu, Geetha Nagaraja, Shreya Singh
The effects of climate change on food production and security are many and varied and represent one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. As the human population increases there is increasing pressure on land availability and water resources. In many staple crops, warming temperatures have caused decreases in overall yields but at the same time the demand for cheaper and more sustainable food has increased. This edited volume examines the effects of climate change on all aspects of food production and how this is affecting food security in many parts of the world. The book presents a series of chapters which describe new technologies aimed at mitigating these effects via, for example, genetic modification, microbial science, and the introduction of new crops. · Information is presented in a very accessible and logical format. · The book focuses on sustainable food security and safety, illustrated with case studies. · The chapters cover the latest thinking on food security via sustainable livestock and agricultural production. · The book describes the social issues related to food safety, regulatory frameworks, and policies in the light of climate change.
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Microbiology (non-medical)March 2016The 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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June 2025Technological Innovation and AI for Sustainable Development in Events and Festivals
by Anukrati Sharma, Jeetesh Kumar, Shruti Arora, Janitha Kularajasingam, Jugindar Singh Kartar Singh, Anila Thomas
From sustainable event planning to the influence of VR, AI, and mobile applications on tourist behaviour, this book explores the dynamic landscape where innovation meets tradition. It studies the intersection of green technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and the delicate balance between cutting-edge tools and the intrinsic emotional aspects of human engagement. Aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the book highlights AI's potential to drive meaningful contributions to a sustainable future. It anticipates the imminent transformation of festivals and events through technological innovation and AI implementation. It will allow the reader to gain insights into how automation streamlines logistics, optimizes marketing efforts, and enhances the overall attendee experience. The book offers readers: · A cutting-edge exploration of the transformative impact of technologies and artificial intelligence on the events and tourism industries. · Oversight of how new technology can align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals - readers can anticipate insights into how AI can contribute meaningfully to understanding and addressing pressing global challenges. · Practical insights for stakeholders including actionable insights that go beyond theory. It will be an essential reference for academic researchers and practitioners within events and tourism management.
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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.
