**In this original, provocative contribution to the debate over economic inequality, Ganesh Sitaraman argues that a strong and sizable middle class is a prerequisite for America’s constitutional system.A New York Times Notable Book of 2017**For most of Western history, Sitaraman argues, constitutional thinkers assumed economic inequality was inevitable and inescapable—and they designed governments to prevent class divisions from spilling over into class warfare. Th...

Khadda is an engaging and powerful coming-of-age story set in the 1990s, in a slum named Khadda. At the center is Kalya, a 15-year-old boy grappling with a life marred by poverty, neglect, and the loss of his mother. When a girl arrives in the slum, she offers him a rare glimpse of hope, joy, and the possibility of love in his otherwise unforgiving world.But that hope soon turns dangerous, drawing the wrath of two feared characters from the slum. What begins as a fragile dream quic...

Today is a big day for me… I have this exam which I need to clear. I have studied well and am ready to go write my exams. I reach school and see most of my friends still poring over their books. I tell myself that I am well prepared, but then suddenly my mind tells me what if I have missed out on something, have ireally done all the chapters… and then my mind goes on an overdrive and stress sets in. I see the examination paper and my mind goes blank….I have burnt the midnight oil a...

This book provides both a broad overview of the forecasting process, covering technological and human aspects alike, and deep insights into algorithms and platform functionalities in the IBP toolbox required to maximize forecast accuracy. Rich in technical and business explanations, it addresses short-, medium- and long-term forecasting processes using functionalities available in demand planning and demand sensing.There are also several theoretical concepts underpinning the algori...

Is AI merely another wave of hype that will fade into the background of organisational technology, or will it fundamentally redefine leadership, work, and human relevance? Will leaders embrace it so fully that human judgment is sidelined-or will fear-driven narratives of super-intelligent machines distract us from the real challenges already at hand?While definitive answers are still forming, one reality is clear - Artificial Intelligence is forcing governments, organisations, and s...

"Ganesh's dissection of what has driven the intellectual and political revival of the Tories is forensic and incisive."- Anne McElvoy, Mail on Sunday"A lively account of the Chancellor's career ... contains a great deal of fascinating new information."- Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph George Osborne is the most controversial Chancellor of the Exchequer since the Second World War. His austere policies have incited international debate, and his political influence over the government provokes ...

This book provides a philosophical critique of legal relations between the EU and 'distant strangers' neither located within, nor citizens of, its Member States. Starting with the EU's commitment in Articles 3(5) and 21 TEU to advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in 'all its relations with the wider world', Ganesh examines in detail the salient EU and international legal materials and thereafter critiques them in the light of a theory of just global legal relations derived ...

Why are the airlines always in a crisis?Everyone has a horror story about air travel—cancellations, delays, lost baggage, tiny seats, poor service. In this day and age, there is no reason that flying should be this bad. In Why Flying Is Miserable, Ganesh Sitaraman, a law professor and policy expert, explains how this happened: It was a conscious choice made by Washington in the 1970s to roll back many forms of regulation that began during the New Deal, in ...

Etched in Gold: Journey Back to Consciousness is a raw and inspiring memoir by Nonica Ganesh, a military veteran and spiritual guide who invites readers into her profound transformation from pain and illusion to divine truth and self-remembrance.From a turbulent childhood shaped by family dynamics and unseen wounds, to the rigors of military service that forged her resilience, Nonica recounts her descent into the "dark night of the soul"-a storm of spiritual attack...

2D Functional NanomaterialsOutlines the latest developments in 2D heterojunction nanomaterials with energy conversion applicationsIn 2D Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, Dr. Ganesh S. Kamble presents an authoritative overview of the most recent progress in the rational design and synthesis of 2D nanomaterials and their applications in semiconducting catalysts, biosensors, electrolysis, batter...

This book aims to democratize MATLAB’s power, making its advanced computational capabilities accessible to a wider audience, including those less familiar with traditional command-line programming. Through step-by-step examples, we guide readers through the process of developing functional applications, covering essential topics like debugging and deployment. We strive to bridge the gap between abstract MATLAB code and tangible, interactive interfaces, enabling users to create tailored too...

Why are the airlines always in a crisis?Everyone has a horror story about air travel—cancellations, delays, lost baggage, tiny seats, poor service. In this day and age, there is no reason that flying should be this bad. In Why Flying Is Miserable, Ganesh Sitaraman, a law professor and policy expert, explains how this happened: It was a conscious choice made by Washington in the 1970s to roll back many forms of regulation that began during the New Deal, in ...