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Part of the "Astonishing Facts About" series, "Wine" celebrates this widely used libation in amazing stories, remarkable facts, and with information about its historical uses. Color illustrations throughout.... More

This volume marks the sesquicentennial of the events of 1857, in which multi-pronged, widespread and in many instances, organised resistance broke out against the British across north India. The contributions in this volume look at several aspects of 1857, and assess its events not merely in terms o... More

William Collins' dream of knowledge for all began with the publication of his first book in 1819. A Self-educated mill worker, he not nly enriched millions of lives, but also founded a flourishing publishing house. Today, staying true to this spirit, Collins books are packed with inspiration, innova... More

Preface Proprietary terms and symbols Contributors Introduction Phonetic symbols used for German Words Guide to German pronunciation Die fur das Englische verwenderten Zeichen der Lautschrifts Pronunciation of the alphabet/ Aussprache dex Alphabets German-English Phrasefinder? Sprachfuhrer... More

You have only get on elife, so make the most of it. Here`s the best science has to offer: 10 activities guaranteed to amaze and inspire you, hand-picked by New Scientist.... More

Since the spread of globalisation, it has become even more essential in business today to have a thorough understanding of economic information; to be able to grasp fully the real implications of the economic indicators referred to in business reports and by the media. Written for the non-specialist... More

Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. Here, in The Rupa Authors' Joke Book, we offer a compilation of ribtickling Jokes from the closets of Rupa's very own authors. The jokes are as wide--ranging as the authors. Frome Ramesh Menon to Indira Goswami to Vimla Patil, we have them all sharing thair... More

Through case studies, exercises, and additional resources, each volume of the Career Skills Library examines the personal and professional skills that are essential in any career. Communication Skills Recent Studies Show that today’s employees spend most of their time communicating. Thus, developi... More

Through case studies, exercises, and additional resources, each volume of the Career Skills Library examines the personal and professional skills that are essential in any career. Leadership Skills Good Leaders are an Important Part of any workforce, but being a good leader involves more than taking... More