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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        September 2016

        Through the Keyhole

        by Marcela Iacub, Vinay Swamy

      • Ignite Your Heart

        77 Rituals

        by Cynthia Zak

        What is the temperature of your heart? Do you feel it? There is a melodic synchrony between breathing, emotions, and the brain; a rhythm that will allow you to turn each breath into a genuine act of gratitude. In this book, you will find 77 rituals, 77 powerful and simple practices to observe your mind, honor your name, change the narrative, connect with the elements, choose what you ingest at subtle and physical levels, manage your rest spaces, and fine-tune your vibratory frequency. 77 answers that invite you to action and conscious practice to recalibrate and awaken. Identify your heartbeat, find your pulse, awaken the unparalleled intelligence of the heart.

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        November 2024

        Genetic Engineering of Vegetable Crops

        by Pritam Kalia, Donata Arena, Suresh H. Antre, Rehna Augustine, S. Backiyarani, Nikita Balyan, Rafal Baranski, Satyaprakash Barik, D. R. Bhardwaj, Vinay Bhardwaj, S.K. Chakrabarti, Supriya Chakraborty, Branca Ferdinando, Megha Ganachari, P.H. Ramanjini Gowda, Rasmieh Hamid, Vageeshbabu S. Hanura, Feba Jacob, A. Jeevalatha, Anjala K, Varsha K, S. Kalpana, Ashish Kaushal, Magdalena Klimek-Chodacka, Manoj Kumar, Polumetla Ananda Kumar, Ravinder Kumar, Aneta Lukasiewicz, DC Lakshamanareddy, T Makeshkumar, M. Malavika, Manisha Mangal, Deepu Mathew, Pallavi Mishra, Upsana Mohapatra, N. Nagesha, T.M. Ningaraju, Saurabh Pandey, Naresh Ponnam, K N Poornima, Roshini Pydi, Manoj Prasad, K. V. Ravishankar, K. Madhavi Reddy, A. T. Sadashiva, Vidya Sagar, Koushik Saha, B.G. Sangeetha, Sanjay Sathian, K.M Senthilkumar, Sanjeev Sharma, M.N. Sheela, H.K. Shreyas, B.P. Singh, Arpita Srivastav, S Sundaresha, KRM Swamy, Kamil Szymonik, Brindha T. M, Arun TS, Jagesh K. Tiwari, Shailesh K Tiwari, Simone Trecc

        Conventional plant breeding alone can no longer sustain the rising global demand for food. Genetic engineering technology makes it possible to develop new crop varieties with improved yield performance, specific quality attributes (external and internal in vegetable crops), resistance to diseases and insect pests, and environmental stresses. Genetic engineering technology for developing GM crops is complementary to genome editing and other breeding technologies. In addition to food requirements, transgenic crops have the possibility to carry edible vaccines and therapeutic proteins, to help combat human disease and malnutrition. This book reviews the importance and safety of transgenic vegetable crops and covers a wide variety of crops and different technologies. It includes: Genetic engineering in tomato, eggplant, peppers, amaranth, cauliflower, carrot, cucurbits, potato, tropical tubers and melons. Transgenic resistance to viral diseases. Embryogenic cell suspension culture. Genome editing and CRISPR/Cas9. Molecular techniques for biofortification. RNAi strategies for vegetable crop improvement. Designing futuristic vegetable crop varieties. This book is suitable for researchers in horticulture, plant science, and agricultural biotechnology as well as practitioners in vegetable breeding and seed production.

      • 2021

        Building Spiritual Power Against Troubled Times

        The Wisdom of Swami Kriyananda Vol.1

        by Swami Kriyananda

        Our world has fallen into a downward spiral of chaos as we are faced with one crisis after another. Following in the footsteps of his teacher, Paramhansa Yogananda—the spiritual master and author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi— Swami Kriyananda predicted such times would and offered wise counsel on how to deal with them. From overcoming the fear of death to discovering the nature of spiritual tests and their resolution in grace, let Kriyananda guide you on the path of transforming your experience of changing times from the stuff of nightmares to an era of inner growth.

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        Mind, Body, Spirit

        Not What Should Be But What Is

        by Swâmi Prajnânpad & Arnaud Desjardins

        This book is the first English-language translation of the collected core-teachings of the Indian sage Swami Prajnanpad (1891-1974). It captures the raw confrontive rhetoric of a brilliant philosopher, scholar and psychologist. Prajnanpad, unknown to most of the West, is revealed in these pages as the hidden spiritual genius that he was. Throughout the time of his apprenticeship to Swamji, as he was commonly called, his disciple Arnaud Desjardins kept copious notes of his teacher’s recommendations (Les Formulaes). They included such pithy sentiments as the title suggests, along with many others of enigmatic and quotable worth, such as “Never believe a thought associated with an emotion.” The commentaries on these pith instructions, in the words and expanded explanations of Desjardins, become a handbook of guidance for the aspirant on this path of self-knowledge. Seekers of any tradition will find here a way grounded in reality and applicable to life in the 21st century. Without such in-depth self-understanding, the author and commentator demonstrate, we will continue to remain trapped by the prisons of our own minds never reaching the full potential of our humanity.

      • Peace studies & conflict resolution
        March 2005

        Quickstep or Kadam Taal?

        The Elusive Search for Peace in Jammu and Kashmir

        by Praveen Swami

        At first glance, India and Pakistan today seem closer to peace than at any point in the past several decades. The cease-fire that went into place along the Line of Control in December 2003 has held; terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir has been in steady decline since the two nuclear-armed states almost went to war in 2002; and both countries have succeeded in sustaining a wide-ranging and high-level dialogue process. All this appears to suggest that conditions exist for resolution of one of the world’s most intractable and bloody conflicts, the India-Pakistan war over Jammu and Kashmir. Yet the current détente process between India and Pakistan suffers from the same structural infirmities that led past peace initiatives to collapse. Instead of looking for a resolution of the grand historical conflict in Jammu and Kashmir, peacemakers might do well to focus on the problems of the state’s peoples—thus building a base from which creative democratic solutions might eventually emerge.

      • 2021

        Ancient Keys to Attaining Success & Happiness

        The Wisdom of Swami Kriyananda Vol.1

        by Swami Kriyananda

        Volume Two of an unparalleled firsthand account of one of the world's most widely known and respected spiritual masters and his teachings, recorded by one of his closest students, as the Master had asked him to do. Kriyananda was often present when Yogananda spoke with close disciples; when he received visitors and answered their questions; and when he dictated and discussed his important writings.

      • Patanjali yoga sutras by Vivekananda

        Imagine discovering the yoga of knowledge

        by Patanjali / Vivekananda

        This classic work is considered a central text to an understanding of Yoga compiled by Patanjali. Swami Vivekananda, greatly influenced by Ramakrishna and the 'advaita' philosophy of non-dualism was an impassioned traveller across India and the World, brings together Patanjali's compilation of verses on Yoga. The work is designed with a simple, clean aesthetic by A. Sherlal for a contemporary reader.

      • Biography & True Stories

        Krantiyogini Bhagini Nivedita

        by Dr. Mrunalini Gadkari

        The work done by Bhagini Nivedita in the field of education, literature, arts and spirituality is astounding. Yet, much of it is still unveiled. Her support to the armed revolution is now coming to surface. Swami Vivekananda had himself had her tested before allowing her to shoulder the responsibility of work related to freedom of country rather than being stuck at freedom of self. She did not hesitate to embrace the way of armed revolution. Her logistic support helped Indians profusely in the freedom fight.

      • 2020

        Yogic Mindfulness Exercises

        Four Weeks on the Path to Higher Awareness

        by Jayadev Jaerschky

        A must for all spiritual seekers, both beginners and advanced, which collects the precious teachings on meditation of Paramhansa Yogananda. The book presents the ancient Hong So meditation technique, brought to the West by Yogananda and taught by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda. This handbook is divided into three parts. The first describes the basic technique for everyone and teaches how to practice it successfully. The second helps to deepen meditation in seven weeks, learning to practice yogic attitudes during daily life. The third is dedicated to the attainment of the highest goal: Self-realization, what it means and how to achieve it.

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        Health & Personal Development

        THE NAMASTE EFFECT

        Expressing Universal Love Through the Chakras

        by Nischala Joy Devi

        The Namaste Effect guides us to tap into our higher consciousness through the  subtle energy centers known as chakras, to connect with each other and eventually the entire globe. Each chapter introduces, explains, treats and gives practices for a chakra. Namaste, a word used in many cultures, says that coming from a place of love and oneness connects us with others. Nischala Joy Devi was a monastic disciple of Swami Satchidananda for over 20 years and is an international advocate for yoga and its subtle uses for mental, spiritual and physical healing.

      • Philosophy of religion

        Why Are We Here?

        by James Kilcullen

        PHILOSOPHICAL ANSWER TO WHY HUMAN BEINGS EXIST AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE. Where did we come from? Where are we going? Do we have spirits? Do we live once or many times? Is there a creator? Why is this world in such a mess? How can we cope with inequality, violence, abortion and global warming?

      • Lifetyle & personal style guides
        January 2014

        Downsize With Style

        A 5-Step Process To Create A Happy Home and Refine Your New Lifestyle

        by Bettina Deda

        Downsize with Style is the first practical guide for empty nesters helping them reduce stress while downsizing, get rid of clutter and excess stuff, prioritise what to keep and optimise storage. Downsize with Style received the following accolades: * Shortlisted – Agent’s Pick of the Month, Andrew Lownie, London, October 2104 * Rated ‘Outstanding’ – Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, November 2014 * Bronze medal at the 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards, National category Home & Garden * Finalist 2015 USA Best Book Awards   The book is based on an easy-to-follow 5-step process to achieve a stylish and functional home in a more compact space. De-clutter and tidy up Find your personal style Visualise your ideas Layout your space Start decorating Additionally, it covers expert tips from international designers, real estate and removal specialists.

      • Agriculture & farming
        January 2013

        Turning Plants Into Medicines

        Novel Approaches

        by Parimelazhgan Thangaraj

        The objectives of the book is to highlight the relevance of traditional medicine and way towards ethnopharmacology, to share research achievements and innovations in herbal science, to evaluate and review opportunities for advancing herbal drug research in the region, to provide a platform to map an agenda for the development of phytomedicine, to address issues concerning conservation of medicinal plants. The book has been compiled with 30 articles based on the original research work by eminent academicians and scientists of the country on different areas of phytomedicine. Recent trends and techniques involved from the search, documentation, processing, sustainable utilization and conservation of medicinal plants are the highlights of this book. It will provide a unique opportunity to boost up the knowledge in various aspects of medicinal plant research.

      • August 2007

        The Treasure in Your Heart

        Yoga and Stories for Peaceful Children

        by Sydney Solis

        Help create peaceful children and a peaceful world with this book that teaches the universal wisdom of yoga philosophy using multicultural, interfaith stories to bring peace and character education to children and families. This book, for teachers and parents to share with children, has 26 teaching tales culled from the world's many faith traditions. It features such gems as "Mohammad and the Cat" (about kindness), "Brahma's Tears" (about unity), "Calming the Storm" (about courage), and "Conejito and the Wax Doll" (about anger management). Plus, there are many stories from African, Buddhist, Jewish, and Sufi traditions as well. This book also focuses on meditation and relaxation-for children to improve health and literacy-and features follow-up activities and the classic Storytime Yoga method of including yoga poses scripted with the stories!

      • Comfort Food - 80 Easy-to-Make Recipes

        by Michael Swamy and Mugdha Savkar

        From exploring the spicy flavors of Moroccan food to indulging in Italian culinary treats that go beyond the usual pizzas and pastas, Comfort Food offers an eclectic mix of traditional and modern cuisine, guaranteed to soothe the evolving Indian palate today. Indians have become more experimental in their choice of appetizers, main-course meals and desserts. This cookbook promises to encourage all food enthusiasts and aspiring chefs to try out the easy-to-make recipes at home for friends and loved ones. With this book in your hand, you are all set to conquer the kitchen like never before. Whip up these finger-licking dishes and surprise your guests at home. With a generous smattering of mouth-watering food shots inside, Comfort Food assures a gastronomical journey for all.

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