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Balan, growing up in the small cantonment towns of Ambala and Jammu in the 1960s, is the son of a junior army officer. His is a packed life, with tough schoolmasters, homework and games with playmates to keep him busy. And, above it all, is the strange species called adults, who have a curious understanding of life. The story follows Balan's struggles as he grows up and enrols at IIM Ahmedabad. He is certain one of his fellow students is his childhood friend. But she is not who he thinks s...

As cliched as it may sound, the world is rapidly changing. Preparing our children for the challenges that these changes may bring in their wake is non-negotiable. Preparation isn’t just about acquiring specific knowledge or skills, as we can’t predict the challenges ahead. What is essential is cultivating attitudes and mindsets that enable us to confront whatever obstacles lie ahead. To Every Parent, To Every School addresses the challenges posed by our swiftly changing VUCA (vola...

Life mimics a marathon more than it does a sprint Obvious as that may appear, as proud and ambitious parents, we often push our children to excel in ways that may help them achieve some early successes - but may sap their stamina to endure the more difficult challenges which life may throw at them. What is more, our obsessive rush to get our children off to a good start overlooks the fact that in life, as in a marathon, an early lead hardly matters, but being too intent on coming first may...

Lessons in Getting AheadA wise man once said that half of life is showing up -- and the other half is waiting in line. In a nation of a billion people, there's no escaping queues. We find ourselves in one every day -- whether to board a flight, for a darshan at Tirupati or, if we are less fortunate, to fetch water from municipal taps. We no longer wait for years for a Fiat car or a rotary-dial phone, but there are still queues that may last days, like those for school admissions. A...

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'Concepts in Special Education - Art and Stories Book is a title in special education learning and teaching looking through concepts in storytelling and uses art, folkart, journalism, retellings and reviews to express a fresh approach to special education.

'Prakrit was the written literature of the Indic vision of the infinite. What is the esoteric meaning of a traditional story of India cannot be understood without a grounding in Prakrit. It is the root of advaitic and ahimsic roots of Indic thought. In this book on Indian Culture Studies we examine both Prakrits based visions of indic storytelling as well as contemporary narrative practices in India today through analysis and interviews.

Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering presents recent trends in this important research field. Emphasis is placed on the development, characterization, and application of lightweight composites in various automobile components. The types of materials covered include polymer composites, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites. The book takes a 360-degree approach and covers all aspects of the product development cycle including materials selection, as well as design and devel...

'A way of expression - Nonsense Storytelling Theory is an act of thinking, breathing and living out our shared narratives. These are that narratives which are positive and based on cultural wisdom that are reflections of self and community-based learning. This is a book on Positive Psychology and Storytelling, on Narrative Practices, Story Practices, Nonsense Storytelling and the world of nonsense art and stories.

Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors af...

'This is a short story collection based on the backdrop of globalization, world cultures and economies of technology development. It is a book of literature and lit fiction. It is on how language can be a timekeeper in the world of changing possibilities.

3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes theoretical foundations as well as practical applications, providing insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and for enhancing the overall print quality of materials and final components. It w...