Social Work Fundamentals provides comprehensive introduction covering wide spectrum of topics from school-based interventions to labor market social work. Through detailed sections, readers gain insight into core social work functions including assessment, intervention planning, implementation, and evaluation. Whether used as classroom text, reference for early-career professionals, or continuing education resource, the material offers systematic coverage of foundational knowledge. Each ch...

मीराँ के जीवन में रुचि रखनेवाले पाठकों के लिए यह पुस्तक न केवल मीराँ की एक प्रामाणिक जीवनी है वरन् यह जीवनी इतिहास-दृष्टि से परिपूर्ण एवं महत्त्वपूर्ण शोध निष्कर्षों का समन्वित परिणाम है।यह पुस्तक बताती है कि मीराँ के लिए कृष्ण भक्ति एक साधन थी न कि साध्य। कृष्ण भक्ति का सहारा लेकर मीराँ ने मध्यकालीन सामन्ती समाज में व्याप्त सती-प्रथा जैसी तमाम सामाजिक कुरीतियों का विरोध किया एवं स्त्री-स्वतंत्रता के पक्ष में विद्रोह का स्वर बुलन्द किया।यह पुस्तक ब्राह्मण कथाकारों एवं परवर्...

Medics need well informed careers advice information guidance and counselling throughout their careers and not just while they are students or newly qualified doctors. The material in this book meets the needs of those wanting to gain insight into their own career development as well as those helping medical colleagues with their careers. A range of available options are explored from entry requirements through higher specialist training parallel medical careers and part-time alternatives....

The book looks into the recent advances in the ex-situ production routes and properties of aluminum and magnesium based metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs), produced either by liquid or semi-solid state methods. It comprehensively summarizes work done in the last 10 years including the mechanical properties of different matrix/nanoreinforcement systems. The book also addresses future research direction, steps taken and missing developments to achieve the full industrial exploitation of suc...

Sikhism's short but relatively eventful history provides a fascinating insight into the working of misunderstood and seemingly contradictory themes such as politics and religion, violence and mysticism, culture and spirituality, orality and textuality, public sphere versus private sphere, tradition and modernity. This book presents students with a careful analysis of these complex themes as they have manifested themselves in the historical evolution of the Sikh traditions and the encounter...

Strong militaries alone are not enough to secure a nation. A wide range of non-traditional issues-such as financial instability; food, water and health insecurities; energy shortages; organized crime; climate change; terrorism by non-state actors backed by a state; and technological disruptions-play a critical role. Yet, these often receive insufficient attention, as policymakers tend to treat them as secondary. This mindset must change, as old frameworks cannot address new challenges. Ope...

Sikhism, one of the major spiritual-philosophical traditions of India, is often missing from discussions of cross-cultural philosophy. In this introduction, Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair, an internationally acknowledged expert in Sikh studies, provides the first rigorous engagement in the West with Sikh philosophy.Sensitive both to the historical formation of Sikh thought, and to the decolonial context in which he writes, Mandair examines some of the key concepts of Sikh philosophy and ...

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance in Industry 4.0 unites data science, machine learning, IIOT, and AI to enable predictive and prescriptive maintenance across manufacturing, energy, transportation, agriculture, and healthcare. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the book bridges foundational principles with cutting-edge industrial case studies ranging from digital twins and anomaly detection to federated learning and secure healt...

Book: Sikhi Ki Hai: Is Vishe Pur Bhai Gurdas Ji Di SikhiyaAuthor: Dr. Bhai Jodh SinghThis book by Dr. Bhai Jodh Singh explores the teachings of Bhai Gurdas Ji, highlighting his insights into core Sikh values like humility, service, equality, and the oneness of humanity. It presents Bhai Gurdas Ji’s writings and their relevance in modern times, offering practical guidance on how to live in alignment with Sikh principles. A v...

In this volume, veteran economist Arvind Panagariya compares two Prime Ministers' approach towards economic reforms-Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. He shows how the Vajpayee government was almost relentless in pursuit of reforms and enacted them in all areas, save a few. In his opinion, along with Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, Vajpayee 'must be credited with laying the foundation of the new India'.Vajpayee lost the parliamentary elections of May 2004, which led to the...

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance in Industry 4.0 unites data science, machine learning, IIOT, and AI to enable predictive and prescriptive maintenance across manufacturing, energy, transportation, agriculture, and healthcare. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the book bridges foundational principles with cutting-edge industrial case studies ranging from digital twins and anomaly detection to federated learning and secure healt...

Biography of Sardar Jodh SinghSardar Jodh Singh: A Life of Courage and FortitudeSardar Jodh Singh’s inspirational story is filled with unexpected highs and lows. His larger-than-life quest for success makes him a role model for every middle-class citizen. Armed with nothing but grit and determination, the man managed to fight against adversity and emerge as a winner repeatedly. Throughout his journey, the only constant was his love, affection and devotion with regard to his f...