"How you define failure will decide how you maintain your Assets". The Comprehensive Asset Management approach to the management of physical assets has been accepted as the way to improve asset performance and therefore, profitability. Whether you are new to wind farm management, eager to make an impact or a seasoned Asset Manager grappling with effectiveness, this book on "Asset Management Excellence" is your practical guide to extending the Economic Life of your Wind Energy projects. "As...

Communication theory provides a compelling way to understand how people of faith can and should work together in today’s tumultuous world. In A Communication Perspective on Interfaith Dialogue, fifteen authors present their experiences and analyses of interfaith dialogue, and contextualize interfaith work within the frame of rhetorical and communication studies. While the focus is on the Abrahamic faiths, these essays also include discussion of Hinduism and interracial faith efforts. Each ...

A new book on Jyotisha Astrology: Its experimental proof in cell biology and the science behind it! Unbelievable?Could you possibly imagine a book that provided a scientific proof of astrology? One that not only tells the story of many scientific experiments testing and verifying astrological predictions, but which also provides a full physical theory of the science behind it? In other words: a book that examines astrology on a full scientific basis? The Science of Medical Astrolog...

India is a multifaceted, multicultural nation with a rich tradition of ethnic, religious, linguistic, social and cultural mores, beliefs and practices. What has allowed for such a rich diversity of people and what have been the challenges to effective communication between and among these groups? India is also Bharat, and where does the twain meet between the imagined and the real India and the imagined and the real Bharat?This book offers insights into understanding how we deal wit...

American Literary Studies in Postmillennial India: Critical Perspectives is a collection of critical essays on Contemporary American Literature. This book is a classic and unique collection of critical essays on various topics such as Americanness, American Dream, Transcendentalism, Counterculture, Gay culture, Post Communism, Race, Class, Gender in American Literature, African American literature, Jewish American literature, and comparative study between Indian and American Liter...

This book examines the design and implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in rural areas, based on collaboration between well-known corporates and an international research organization. Researchers used various scientific tools and methods to enhance rural livelihoods and improve sustainable natural resources management. Including three chapters covering the philosophy and practices of CSR, this book covers emerging policies and their implications in India. Eigh...

A corporate manager typically oversees several ongoing projects and has the opportunity to invest in new projects that add wealth to the stockholders. Such new projects include expanding the corporation's existing business, entering into a new line of business, acquiring another business, and so on. If the firm does not have sufficient internal capital (cash) to finance the initial investment, the manager must enter into a transaction with outside investors to raise additional funds.In thi...

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, widely known as NTR, was not merely a film star who strayed into politics and captured power in Andhra Pradesh. The actor-politician redefined the political culture in the state and scripted a new political idiom.His rather dramatic entry into politics, the profound impact he left on the people of Andhra Pradesh and the vital role he played in national politics during his relatively short political life, however, have not received deserving recognition.Maverick M...

'Excellent political biography of NTR. I enjoyed reading it. There is a lot of good stuff here'SANJAYA BARU, author, political commentator'A very objective, lucid, truthful biography'DR JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN, founder, Lok Satta'...fair, even-handed and objective in assessing NTR's political journey'PARAKALA PRABHAKAR, author, political commentator'Found it impossible...

Generative AI in Software Development: A Practical Guide for Engineering Leaders explores how large language models and generative tools are fundamentally changing the way software is created, tested, and maintained. This isn’t a theoretical or academic deep dive; it’s a practical, grounded guide for developers, product teams, and tech leaders who want to understand how generative AI can be embedded into real-world software workflows. From writing and debugging code to generating ...

The Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Research and Sustainable Devel□opment – 2025 encapsulate the collective efforts of researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers in addressing the critical challenges of sustainability through a multi-disciplinary approach. In a world where rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and technological advancements continuously reshape our environment, the need for innovative, scalable, and sustain...