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This book presents a highly accessible introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of renewable energy sources—an area which is becoming increasingly important. It is intended to serve as a textbook for undergraduate electrical and mechanical engineering students and will also be useful for cours... More

The Way of the Tiger was first published in the UK and US as a coffee-table book on tigers. This special South Asia edition carries Dr Karanth’s excellently written text, without the pictures.This book tells you everything you want to know about tigers. It is an outstanding primer on tigers and ve... More

For everyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not only in how they live but also where they live, "The Simple Home" features 21 houses and presents six different approaches to creating a home that realizes its full potential both simply and elegantly.For everyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not o... More

The bathroom is quite possibly the most overlooked room in the home. Nevertheless, this smaller space is being increasingly upgraded and needs to be functional and attractive, with the right amount of storage. Whether it is being used for a quick shower or long soak in the tub, there are many aesthe... More

Updating a kitchen is one of the first major projects a new homeowner takes on. But lots of homeowners--and renters as well--want to update their kitchen simply and without breaking the bank. In its handy format that's perfect for easy flipping and then tossing into your bag to take on a shopping tr... More

Natural disasters have always fascinated scientists and the common man alike. Unprecedented and unimaginable in scale, natural disasters have the capacity to change the face of Nature. Natural disasters are an area of multidisciplinary research and policy analysis. In spite of technological advancem... More

In this new guide, Stack shows readers how to be more productive at home. By taking a series of simple ten-question quizzes, readers evaluate how well they cope with elements in their life that affect their productivity.You have a sink full of dishes to wash, three loads of laundry to do, seventeen ... More

Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement has been used successfully for centuries and can transform your love life, financial situation, health and overall happiness. Just a few simple changes to your decor can result in big benefits. With the simple tips in this book, you can revive the sta... More

With 10-Minute Clutter Control, you can throw out the bad, organize the good and attract new luck, love and harmony that accompany a well-managed life. The book helps you organise every aspect of your life both at home and the office by breaking down the process into easy tasks that take only minu... More

When Namita is ten, her mother takes her to Kennedy Bridge, a seamy in Mumbai. There, in a cramped one room flat, lives Dhondutai. Despite her squalid surroundings, Dhondutai is special. For she is the only remaining student of the finest singers of the Jaipur gharana: the legendary Alladiya Khan an... More

This lucidly written book is extremely useful to students of Home Science. The author has woven aspects of home science into the art of home-making in such a fascinating way that it makes interesting reading for students, and for everyone involved in the running of a household.... More

The everyday science of cleaning up your act. This book will help lessen the grind of daily cleaning and accidental spills. Inside you'll find an easy-to-follow section on stain removal and a room-by-room guide to buffing up everything from curtains to carpets to cars. With practical shortcuts desi... More

-- Comprehensive sourcebook of flooring materials, patterns and techniques-- Practical advice on designing, choosing and laying all types of floors-- How to apply floor stains, paints, color washes, varnishes, oil and preservatives-- Back in StockThis unique, fully illustrated sourcebook takes the p... More

master the essentials of clutter-busting-in a single evening Clutter. The littlest things of life-scraps of paper from the mail, shirts draped over chair backs, odds and ends on the counter-have a way of piling up, getting under foot, gathering dust, and clogging up space. Don't worry The Learni... More