Architecture

Glimpses of Architecture in Kerala: temples and palaces / Katakam, Ramu. --New Delhi: Rupa, 2007 (Reference) 

The intention of the book is to explore, through a visual commentary, the extraordinary buildings of Kerala in India. Kerala temples in particular are unique to the sub-continent as they are built with wooden roofs and covered by copper tiles. The book does not try to explain styles or history of the buildings but concentrates on conveying the way in which architect perceives these buildings and art.

Curiosities and Wonders

Showcased in this book, in a feast of lavish colour photographs and lucid text, are 100 fabulous destinations that evoke the wonder that is India. Beginning with the 12, 000-year-old cave paintings of Bhimbetka, up to the Bah'ai House of Worship, a blinding masterpiece of 20th century engineering and design, the wealth of creative genius, brilliant skill and endeavour of its people are evident in India's man-made wonders.

 

Demography

This new edition of report provides a description of global trends in population ageing and includes a series of indicators of the ageing process by development regions, major areas, regions and countries. It is intended to provide a solid demographic foundation for the follow-up activities of the Second World Assembly on Ageing.

Ecology

Ganga has always been more than just an ordinary river. For most Indians she is also a goddess. Bathing in her is said to dissolve all sin, her water can cure illness, and to die on her banks is to ensure being freed from the cycle of death and rebirth. Yet there remains a paradox: although Indians are devoted to Ganga, they also exploit her without remorse. The question took author on an extraordinary journey through northern India; starting at Gaumukh, going down the Himalayas, past the great cities of Haridwar, Allahabad and Varanasi, to Sagar Island where the river finally meets the sea. Through his journey, author looks at all the issues Ganga faces-from the Tehri dam which diverts most of her source water to create electricity for Delhi to the Farakka barrage which has wrecked havoc in the village of Bengal; from Kanpur where the river is most polluted to Varanasi, next door, where millions take their holy dip oblivious to the filth.

Economics

The author shares the story of his life to convey to readers the full flavour of the extraordinary years he has experienced and helped shape, taking full measure of the individuals who made strong impressions on him, including every US President from Nixon to George W. Bush, Prime Ministers Thatcher, Blair and Brown, and the great crisis and challenges that they faced. The book is author's personal and intellectual legacy.

The book is a deep and important book about the relative success of nations. It considers the substance of economic policies over their superficial form. Highly successful countries have leaders who respect economic principles but keenly observe how their country differs from others and are flexible and creative in applying these principles to their own circumstances. The book shows how successful countries craft their own unique strategies and what other countries can learn from them.

 

The Shock doctrine: the rise of disaster capitalism / Klein, Naomi. --London: Penguin, 2008

The author discovered information and connections that shocked even her about how comprehensively the shock doctors' beliefs now dominate our world and how this domination has been achieved. Around the world in Britain, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, there are people with power who are cashing in on chaos; exploiting bloodshed and catastrophe to brutally remake our world in their image. They are the shock doctors.

History

This book of quotes from the presidential candidate allows those who aren't as familiar with his politics to learn quickly where he stands on an alphabetical range of the issues facing America and the world from abortion, Afghanistan, immigration, and nuclear weapons to religion and the war on terror.

This is the first book to tell the full story of Al-Qaeda from its roots up to 9/11. Drawing on astonishing interviews and first-hand sources, it investigates the extraordinary group of ideologues behind this organisation and those who tried to stop them.

International Relations

Journalism

The book challenges old attitudes, procedures and techniques of journalism where they are seen as cynical and sloppy. Good journalists everywhere share a common commitment to the search for truth, often in difficult circumstances. The author emphasizes that good journalism isn't just about universal objectives, it must also involve the acquisition of a range of skills.

Literature

This book commemorates the Awards by reprinting the winning stories and includes a personal testimonial from each of the winners on their experience while working on these stories. This is the first compilation of the Award-winning stories in a book. The excellence in Journalism Awards were instituted in 2005 and cover both print and broadcasting journalism, urban and rural reporting, English and Indian languages.

Management

This book attempts to take the reader on several journeys in order to explain the concepts, principles, and thinking behind the tenets of quality management and the practical methodologies that have emerged to implement them. Throughout the book there is an armoury of questions, tools and techniques to enable students, practitioners and managers to build a case for change and convince top management of a need for change.
 

Non-governmental organizations

NGOs as prime movers: sectoral action for social development / Dharmarajan, Shivani.New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers, 2001

This book talks about the role of voluntary organisation in various sectors of social development. It is now evident the NGOs play the vital role in societal developmental initiatives. Their presence is felt worldwide, more so in the developing countries. This book is meant of reflect on the role of NGOs in social upliftment and could be utilized both by activists, policy makers and academicians.

Physics

Uncertainty: Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr, and the struggle for the soul of science / Lindley, David.New York: Doubleday, 2007

The remarkable story of a startling scientific idea that ignited a battle among the greatest minds of the twentieth century and profoundly influenced intellectual inquiry in fields ranging from physics to literary criticism, anthropology, and journalism. The book chronicles the birth and evolution of one of the most significant findings in the history of science, and portrays the clash of ideas and personalities it provoked.

Public Administration

Towards improving governance / Agarwal, S. K., ed. --New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2008

Sociology

The book challenges old attitudes, procedures and techniques of journalism where they are seen as cynical and sloppy. Good journalists everywhere share a common commitment to the search for truth, often in difficult circumstances. The author emphasizes that good journalism isn't just about universal objectives, it must also involve the acquisition of a range of skills.

The book explores the options civil society and the individual have within today’s political culture, offering a strong critique of the prevailing model of modernity in developed countries-one that is being exported and imposed on the rest of the world.

Spirituality

The book is an intimate portrait of a woman whose life and work continue to be admired by millions of people. During her lifelong service to the poorest of the poor, Mother Teresa became an icon of compassion to people of all religion; her extraordinary contributions to the care of the sick, the dying, and thousands of others nobody else was prepared to look after have been recognized and acclaimed throughout the world.

Waste Management

This book examines system application in detail, with incisive analysis and provides step by step practical guideline for developing a comprehensive healthcare waste management system. It has chapters and sections covering all aspects of healthcare waste management, including risk management associated with handling of healthcare wastes.

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