Cratons and Fold Belts of India, is a unique attempt at presenting geological characteristics and evolution of the fold belts and the cratonic areas of the Indian shield. The author has evaluated the different evolutionary models for each fold belt in light of all the currently available geological and geochronological informations that are clearly listed. Shortcomings, if any, of each model are stated and a viable geodynamic model is presented for each fold belt. The book is self-containe...

The Third Birth of Confucius deals with the Chinese sage and philosopher Confucius and his philosophical and politico-cultural legacies.As the title suggests, Confucius has once again taken birth in China. Confucius ‘died’ for the first time when he gave way to Buddhism in the tenth century, but was reinvented again (Neo-Confucianism). This was the second birth of Confucius.In the twentieth century, under the influence of western ideas, China’s liberals and Marxists ...

Our mind creates our world continuously, day and night, till we breathe last. Our intellect creates our Karma. Our wild desires and ego produce conflicts by absurd and self-contradictory demands. Hence we remain unhappy and agitated even though we may possess enormous prosperity and power! Such a 'Battle of conflicts within' goes on all through life and we are tossed in the tsunami atornado of our longings in the minda How to be victorious in this battle? How to attain tranquil happiness, ...

Our mind creates our world continuously, day and night, till we breathe last. Our intellect creates our Karma. Our wild desires and ego produce conflicts by absurd and self-contradictory demands. Hence we remain unhappy and agitated even though we may possess enormous prosperity and power! Such a 'Battle of conflicts within' goes on all through life and we are tossed in the tsunami atornado of our longings in the minda How to be victorious in this battle? How to attain tranquil happiness, sta...

EMBRYOLOGY provides a concise and highly illustrated text, which confines its descriptions to those that are relevant for modern undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, and similar courses in other related disciplines. An appreciation of embryology is essential to understand topological relationships in gross anatomy and to explain many congenital anomalies. Each chapter is supplemented by clinical point 'boxes' and by key revision points. - Text in concise Illustrated Colour Text ...

Postharvest Handling and Diseases of Horticultural Produce describes all the postharvest techniques, handling, pre-cooling, postharvest treatment, edible coating and storage of the horticultural produce available to handle perishable horticultural food commodities, covering the areas of horticulture, agricultural process engineering, postharvest technology, plant pathology and microbiology. Postharvest diseases of major fruits and vegetables, with their causal agents, are ...

Effective Approaches to Global Health Issues is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary book that explores diverse topics in global health. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with global health from various perspectives. The book delves into historical contexts, health indicators, cultural influences, behavioral factors, communicable and non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, obesity, environmental health, po...

Gallstone Formation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention describes the current scenario of gallstones and adopted treatment methods. It is a complete reference for researchers introducing new techniques to help prevent extreme treatments such as a cholecystectomy. This reference provides current knowledge and basic challenges of understanding gallstone formation, with all variations of composition including complications of the treatment process. This content directs researchers to focus ...

This book focuses on food security in sustainable agriculture and nutrient management. The study of plant probiotic microbes’ synergism using existing techniques has greatly improved our grasp of the structure and functioning of the plant microbiome. However, the function of plant probiotic microbes and their relation to plants’ health in the context of food security, soil nutrient management, human and plant health are largely unexplored. Compared to human probiotics, diverse types and mi...

This book primarily focuses on microbial colonization, its role in plant growth and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizae, and providing an overview of phytospheric microorganisms in sustainable crop systems.Despite the advances made in the study of plant-microbe synergism, the relation between microbes and plant health in the context of food security, soil nutrient management, human and plant health is still largely unexplored. Addressing that gap, the book presents reviews and original r...

Transportation is the lifeblood of modern society, connecting people, goods, and information across the world. However, as our cities grow and the demand for transportation increases, it becomes imperative to understand and manage the intricate dynamics of the transportation ecosystem. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the complex dynamics of transportation systems, with a focus on modeling and control strategies that can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It i...

This book provides a macro-level understanding of transportation as an industry, through the lens of all the stakeholders that make up the ecosystem. It aids understanding about the transportation ecosystem, its components, challenges, contribution to economic growth, and the interplay between the stakeholders that govern the system. The contents also examine the background and history of transportation, emphasizing the fundamental role and importance the industry plays in companies, socie...