In the rain-soaked hill country of Karnataka’s Malnad, Keladi Rani Chennammaji faces an imperial demand that would have broken most kingdoms: surrender Rajaram, Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son, to Aurangzeb. She refuses—and then defends that refusal, outmanoeuvring invasion and safeguarding her guest’s passage.Her reign begins in crisis. The kingdom’s sovereign, Somashekhara Nayaka I—her husband—suffered a tragic decline and was murdered, triggering intrigue and a scramble for legitimacy...

Basic Physics for All focuses on the fundamental concepts of physics. Suitable for eleventh and twelfth grade students, as well as first year college students at two-year and four-year institutions, this book is a valuable tool for non-science and science majors alike. The text can be used extensively with teachers in training and students reviewing for the SAT in physics as well as the MCAT Quick Review.Simple and easy to read and follow, Basic Physics for All wi...

NEWSFIRE A 50-Year Connect with Media & NatureNEWSFIRE is the story of journalism lived on the frontlines — a compelling memoir spanning five decades of India’s political upheavals, media transformations and public-interest activism.From an Army upbringing and rural Andhra roots, B N Kumar’s journey moves into the high-pressure newsrooms of Hyderabad and Mumbai, where deadlines were relentless and every headline mattered. Through vivid anecdotes, political encounters, scoop...

This book follows a simple approach, and introduces analytical procedures to analyze various structural members subjected to different types of loading with step-by-step problem-solving procedure is discussed.The book covers some advanced topics like curved beams, shear center, unit load method. Aa exclusive chapter on "Solving through ANSYS" covers the approach and usage of ANSYS software.Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan,...

Large projects are defining moments for companies and countries. When large projects succeed, they can dramatically improve the social and economic conditions in a region. This book focuses on major aspects of the world’s largest infrastructural, industrial and public service projects through the lens of structuring, valuing, managing risk and financing projects. The book analyses and discuss large projects in government, private and public and private partnership. The author sheds light i...

Major Revision Facts in Mathematics was created for students and teachers who are interested in mastering the basic applications of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. This text has been proven to improve learning for students who are behind in their mathematics skills and knowledge, as well as those who are looking to strengthen their skills with confidence.With structured examples and detailed explanations, Major Revision Facts in Mathematics is a s...

This book explains the challenges for efficient sustainable surface and groundwater development and management with the focus on India and other countries, providing a stable output presentation by using machine learning data mining methods, and modeling. It is a combination of machine learning, modeling, google earth engine, climate data modeling, remote sensing and GIS techniques, surface water modeling, AHP modeling, groundwater quality analysis, aquifer mapping, land use and land cover...

Sustainable Green Cloud Computing: Principles and Practices offers a comprehensive and analytically grounded examination of cloud computing through the lens of sustainability, security, and modern software engineering. Addressing the growing environmental and operational challenges associated with large-scale digital infrastructure, this volume integrates green computing principles with cloud service design, virtualization technologies, and secure programming practices. It provides a struc...

Sustainable Green Cloud Computing: Principles and Practices offers a comprehensive and analytically grounded examination of cloud computing through the lens of sustainability, security, and modern software engineering. Addressing the growing environmental and operational challenges associated with large-scale digital infrastructure, this volume integrates green computing principles with cloud service design, virtualization technologies, and secure programming practices. It provides a struc...

A casebook that discusses all the mega mergers and acquisitions in terms of value, that have happened in different industry sectors such as pharmacy, technology, telecommunications, media and entertainment, electrical and electronics, energy, finance, consumer goods, metals, and automobile and airlines.

A unique and ground-breaking book from two leading specialists on adhesion and adhesives for wood and lignocellulosic materialsThe book is a comprehensive treatment covering a wide range of subjects uniquely available in a single source for the first time. A material science approach has been adopted in dealing with wood adhesion and adhesives. The approach of the authors is to bring out hierarchical cellular and porous characteristics of wood with polymeric cell w...

In a modern era marked by environmental challenges and growing commitment towards sustainable development, the financial landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards green finance. This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts, strategies and challenges. The author explores the ecosystem of green finance through the lens of thorough initiation into the critical concepts, strategic frameworks and intricate challenges which define the landscape of green...