This book explores the dominant constructions of childhood as perceived by children and adults in contemporary Indian society. It unveils the everyday lived experiences of children within family life to explain the meaning of childhood and the position of children as social groups.Based on detailed qualitative study, this volume discusses the themes and issues that impact dominant constructions of childhood. It establishes childhood as a structurally constructed category and sheds ...

“Darkness is the absence of light. Happiness is the absence of pain. Anger is the absence of joy. Jealousy is the absence of confidence. Love is the absence of doubt. Hate is the absence of peace. Fear is the absence of faith. Life is the absence of death.” Jess Bowen, Breaking Point ‘Life – Life is a culmination of stories’, is an attempt by various authors to present different colors of ‘Life’ from their perspective. It is our attempt to add colors to the lives of those who are at home o...

Whether you're tired of your day job or just want to start your own business on the side, The Complete Freelancer Guide is the ultimate guide for a fresh and radical career shift.Ignore the old notion of working up the corporate ladder and waiting your turn to do what you love—there is no need to wait and every reason not to. Whether your dream is escaping the corporate grind, becoming your own boss, a six-figure income on your own terms, or just making extra income on the side whi...

MetallosurfactantsProvides up-to-date coverage of the synthesis, properties, and applications of metallosurfactantsMetallosurfactants: From Fundamentals to Catalytic and Biomedical Applications is a thorough introduction to amphiphilic compounds that allow to incorporate metal ions in the surfactant system. This comprehensive reference and guide describes the fundamentals of metal surfactant complexes, highlights recent advances in...

This book covers the biotechnological advances being used for the understanding of plant diseases and the subsequent enhancement of disease resistance in crop plants. Chapters are focused on recent advances in sequencing technologies, computational resources and genomics tools useful for the identification of loci governing disease resistance. In addition, emphasis is given to novel approaches like genomic selection for achieving significant genetic gain for quantitative disease resistance...

This book explores the cutting-edge integration of generative artifical intelligence (AI) techniques to enhance environmental remote sensing, providing a comprehensive guide from foundational algorithms to practical applications. It explains how advanced AI technology can be used to improve the way we monitor and understand the environment from a distance, such as through satellites or drones. It starts with an explanation of basic algorithms behind generative AI and gradually moves to com...