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This volume maps the aspirations and struggle of the marginalized Dalit masses for a new humanity based on the values of equality, social justice, and human dignity. While situating itself within the contemporary project of Dalit emancipation, the book explores the social, economic, and cultural con... More

This is an exploratory critical essay on the Origins of Capital and the Foundations of Thermodynamics. In economics the existence of capital is taken for granted yet it is difficult to establish for it a robust definition. Capital theory addresses the coupling of the present with the future; as such... More

Based on the protocols in use at the highly acclaimed King's College Hospital in London, Clinical Protocols in Labour presents a consensus of the best and most appropriate techniques for standard delivery and uncommon clinical scenarios. Each chapter is written as a stand-alone unit making the infor... More

To be successful and increase personal satisfaction, you must learn how to communicate effectively one-on-one and in groups. Intellectual and technical skills are no longer sufficient for getting ahead at work or in life. While factual knowledge and how-to skills continue to be important, emotional ... More

We are confronted by negative people every day. If you are like most people. You may even experience negative thoughts and display negative behaviours yourself. Research has shown that negativity can lead to increased stress and conflict - even serious health problems. Therefore, it is to your advan... More

‘This is not a history of the Hewlett-Packard Company, or a book of business theory, or a definitive biography of William Hewlett and David Packard. I have chosen to write this book this way because of the desperate need the business world has right now for an archetype of enlightened mana... More

Principles of Visual Information Retrieval introduces the basic concepts and techniques in VIR and develops a foundation that can be used for further research and study.Divided into 2 parts, the first part describes the fundamental principles. A chapter is devoted to each of the main features of VIR... More

Presents a new approach to the study of conventional strength of materials by integrating the basic concepts of elasticity and plasticity with the traditional methods of strength of materials.Studentstherefore get a better insight into the usual structural phenomena like bending, torsion, bucking, e... More

About the Book The book is a validated presentation of the central theme: Risk management and insurance provide essential solutions to personal, management, and societal problems. It emphasizes the business aspects of risk management and insurance, and also the numerous consumer applications of the ... More