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Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Origin and Development of the Caste System in India 3 Rise and Growth of the Caste System in Tamil Nadu 4 The Right Hand and Left Hand Castes 5 Caste Government 6 Modern Tendencies 7 The Depressed Classes  Origin 8 Merits and Drawbacks of the Caste System 9 The Future of the Caste System  Endnotes This book discusses in a nutshell the origin and development of the caste system in India with special reference to Tamil Nadu It elaborates the caste system followed in Tamil Nadu along with their customs and traditions It gives an interpretation of the role of various caste societies along with their merits and drawbacks 186 pp.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Toxic Substances 3 Toxicity 4 Routes of Exposure of Toxicants 5 Absorption of Toxicants 6 Distribution of Toxicants 7 Excretion of Toxicants 8 Biotransformation 9 Mode of Action of Xenobiotics  10 Target-Site Interactions 11 Combined Action of Toxicants 12 Dose?Response Relationship 13 Teratogens 14 Carcinogens 15 Mutagens 16 Safety Evaluation of Toxicants 17 Cell Injury 18 Toxicity at the Level of Rgans and Organ Systems 19 Impact of Pollutants on Quatic Organisms 20 Environmental Toxicology 21 Persistence and Residual Nature of Toxicants 22 Basics of Nutritional Toxicology 23 Liver Function Tests In Toxicology 24 Antidotal Procedures Treatment of Intoxication 25 Selected Toxicological Methods Appendices Glossary References IndexThe study of toxicants-their route of entry their absorption distribution elimination and transformation and their dynamics within organisms and the environment-have been clearly dealt with in this book It provides a concise well-balanced and technical introduction to toxicology with focus on the basic principles and concepts It would prove to be a complete study unit for new entrants to this field The chapter Impact of pollutants on aquatic organisms has been written exclusively based on the authors laboratory observations 350 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Biomolecules. 3. Principles of kinetics of molecules. 4. Principles of optics in biological studies. 5. Biophysical phenomena in biochemical studies. 6. Electromagnetic radiation and spectroscopy in biological studies. 7. Other optical techniques in biological studies. 8. Bioelectricity and nerve impulse conduction. 9. Radiation biology. Review questions. Glossary. References. Index. Biophysics deals with the role of physical principles in the organization and functioning of living systems. This book narrates the interrelationship among the physical principles chemical composition and biology of living organisms. The principles and techniques of biophysics are systematically dealt with making the contents easy to assimilate. The up to date techniques in the field of biophysics are comprehensively covered. 324 pp.

Contents Part I Introduction 1 An Overview Part II Life Skills 2 Attitude 3 Emotional Intelligence 4 Interpersonal Skills 5 Self-Development Part III Communication Skills 6 Process of Communication 7 Listening Skills 8 Speaking Ski 318 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Crystal geometry. 3. Bonding in solids. 4. Crystal structure determination X Ray diffraction and other diffraction techniques. Glossary. References. Index. Crystallography is the experimental science of determining the structure of materials and the three dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules. This book systematically covers the basics of crystal structure and their organization. All chapters have been amply illustrated to enable ease of understanding of this highly complex subject. To appreciate the use of crystallography in determining the three dimensional crystal structure of molecules SHELX Programme with relevant plotting routine has been elaborately dealt with. Solved examples and exercises provided would be helpful to the students to have a good understanding of this subject. 306 pp.

Contents 1 Basics of Book Publishing 2 A Publishing House 3 Acquisitions Editors 4 Editorial 5 Editorial Symbols 6 Typography 7 Proofreading 8 Proofreading Symbols 9 References or Bibliography 10 Index 11 Parts of a Book 12 Printing 13 Binding 14 Pricing of the Book 15 Marketing and Distribution Glossary Bibliography IndexBooks have a great impact on an individual?s education lifestyle socio-cultural status employment and so on But most of us are ignorant of how a book comes into existence and of the different processes involved in book publishing So this book is an effort to provide all the aspects of book publishing in a single book that is to provide in a nutshell the basics of publishing copyediting and the other processes involved in publishing This book provides an insight into the various publishing processes through systematic organization of chapters with the objective of providing information in a comprehensible manner Every chapter has been presented in sequential organization balancing comprehensiveness with conciseness for effective understanding The text is supported with valuable inputs and technical details as boxed items and exhibits Ample illustrations and cartoons are provided to instigate interest and understanding 248 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Acid base chemistry. 2. Water technology. 3. Chemistry of carbon compounds. 4. High polymers. 5. Colloids. 6. Dyes and pigments. 7. Varnishes and lacquers. 8. Printing inks. 9. Paper technology. 10. Adhesives. 11. Chemistry of photography. 12. Photopolymer plates. 13. Metals for plate making. 14. Press rollers. 15. Fountain solutions. Printing materials science deals with the chemical materials used and chemical processes involved in the printing industry. This book covers the physical and chemical nature of the printing materials and their role and applications in the various processes of the graphic art industry. The fundamental principles and concepts of the subject have been presented with lucid explanations. The systematic presentation of topics would help the readers to understand with ease the concepts behind the science and technology of printing materials. 386 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction to spectroscopy. 2. Electronic spectrometry. 3. Infrared spectroscopy. 4. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. 5. Raman spectroscopy. 6. Mass spectrometry. 7. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy. 8. Mossbauer spectroscopy. 9. Atomic spectrometry. 10. X Ray spectrometry. 11. Surface sensitive spectrometry. 12. Multiple choice questions. Glossary. References. Index. This book on molecular and atomic spectroscopy explores the underlying principles of contemporary spectroscopic methods in chemical analysis. This book amply covers all the important spectroscopic techniques and chemistry relevant to sampling sample preparation and chemical processes. The treatment of each type of spectra is given with a brief introduction followed by discussion of theoretical aspects experiments details and examples of applications. This book would be of immense help to students and researchers involved in modern analytical methods. 290 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Bacterial virology. 3. Plant virology. 4. Animal virology. 5. Antiviral Chemotherapy and viral vaccines. Glossary. References. Index. Virology is the scientific study of viruses and the diseases they cause. This book provides an in depth study of the properties of viruses and their impact on bacteria plants animals and humans with the coverage of latest information on antiviral drugs and viral vaccines. This book serves as an indispensable tool to know in detail the major viral diseases the mechanism of their transmission prevention and control measures. The systematic discussion of each topic added with references to information from current scientific publications would be of great value to readers to know the constantly evolving and challenging field of this science. 422 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. I. Introduction to entomology 1. Morphology and classification of insects. 2. Mouthparts of insects. 3. Development of insects (metamorphosis). 4. Respiration in insects. 5. Reproduction in insects. II. Economic entomology 6. Beneficial insects. 7. Honeybee. 8. Silkmoth. 9. Lac insect. 10. Other productive insects. 11. Predators and parasites. 12. Scavengers. III. Agricultural entomology 13. Introduction. 14. Pests of crops and grains. 15. Insect vectors of virus diseases in crop plants. 16. Plant protection appliances. IV. Medical entomology 17. Medical pests. 18. Insect vectors of animals. 19. Insects affecting the health of man. V. Insect control 20. Natural control. 21. Applied (or) artificial control. 22. Chemical control. 23. Pesticides and the environment. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index. Entomology is the science of the study of insects and this book is a simple well illustrated and up to date account of the subject. The important basic topics in entomology including the classification and structure of insects have been concisely dealt with and applied topics like economic entomology medical entomology agricultural entomology and insect control have been outlined in considerable detail which would help the beginners to gain an overall understanding of the subject. 382 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. An introduction to microbial world. 2. Prokaryotic cell structure and functions. 3. Metabolism. 4. Bioenergetics. 5. Nutritional types of microorganisms. 6. Microbial growth. 7. Influence of environmental factors on growth. 8. Bacterial enzymes. 9. Glycolysis or Embden Meyer pathway. 10. Citric acid cycle Tricarboxylic acid cycle or Kreb's cycle. 11. Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (HMP Shunt). 12. Carbohydrate synthesis. 13. Photosynthesis. 14. Carbon dioxide fixation. 15. Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport chain. 16. Bioluminescence. 17. Pasteur effect. 18. Amino acid biosynthesis. 19. Protein synthesis or translation. 20. Biosynthesis of micromolecules. 21. Lipid metabolism. 22. Anaerobic respiration. 23. Transport mechanism in microbes. 24. Nitrogen cycle. 25. Assimilation of nitrogen and sulphur. 26. Nitrogen fixation. 27. Fermentation. 28. Reproductive physiology of fungi and bacteria. Appendices. Glossary. Suggested readings. Index. This book on microbial physiology is self sufficient in all the aspects of the physiology of microorganisms. Each topic is discussed in a simplified style and the complicated biochemical processes are presented in an easy to assimilate manner with the aid of structural representations and simple and clear explanations. All the topics are narrated in an interesting and systematic manner making it an indispensable book that provides a clear understanding of the complexity of microbes. 346 pp.

pbk. Contents Part I Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 Introduction 2 Medicinal Flora of India 3 Drugs and Diseases 4 Drug Metabolism and Action 5 Sulpha Drugs and Antibiotics 6 Antiseptics and Disinfectants 7 Analgesics and Antipyretics 8 Tranquilizers Sedatives and Hypnotics 9 Anaesthetics 10 Antineoplastic and Hypoglycaemic Drugs 11 Aids Part II Biological Chemistry 12 Blood 13 Digestion and Absorption 14 Hormones and their Physiological Effects 15 Micronutrients and Their Biological Role 16 Enzymes Part III  Industrial Chemistry 17 Dairy Chemistry 18 Leather Chemistry 19 Polymer Chemistry Part IV Agricultural Chemistry 20 Soil Chemistry 21 Colloidal Properties of Soil 22 Soil Reactions 23 Soil Fertility and Productivity References IndexThis book is designed to be a source of information on topics including pharmaceutical biological leather dairy polymer and soil chemistry Each of the topics has been extensively dealt with and the fundamental concepts and applications have been discussed in detail thereby facilitating students to have a clear idea about the important applications of chemistry Adequate illustrations are provided for better understanding of the concepts 534 pp.

pbk. This remarkable book discuss the journey of the caste Hindus towards attaining the right to temple entry The book narrates the idea behind the formation of temples and their transformation through the ages It also details the control of Hindu temples by the British and how British Government gave up its control over Hindu Temples 296 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. Reprint. Contents I. Introduction Lemurian Theory. II. Tamil literature as a source material of history 1. The Sangam. 2. Quasi historical literature. 3. Classical literary works their direct and indirect value for the historian. 4. Chronological background. 5. Th 252 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. An overview of biotechnology. 2. Cell and tissue culture technology. 3. Biotechnology and human health. 4. Environmental biotechnology. 5. Immunology. 6. Aquaculture biotechnology. 7. Assisted reproductive technology. 8. Microbial biotechnology. 9. Enzyme biotechnology. 10. Fuel biotechnology. Appendix. Glossary. Suggested readings. Index. Applied biotechnology deals with the revolutionary developments in biotechnology. This complete and exhaustive book explores the different applications of biotechnological procedures. Chapter by chapter this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the spectacular advances of biotechnology in relation to the various fields such as food medicine reproduction environment industry etc. The valuable information provided in a user friendly format will help the readers to understand the concepts easily. The book will serve as an ultimate resource book for everyone who would like to know the wide range of prospects in the emerging applications of biotechnology. 398 pp.

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Evolution of Marketing Concept 3 Modern Marketing Concept 4 Marketing Functions 5 Marketing Mix 6 Marketing Environment 7 Marketing Research 8 Consumer Behaviour 9 Market Segmentation 10 Product 11 Pricing 12 Channels of Distribu 396 pp.

Contents 1 Peer Group - Introduction and The Hypotheses 2 Benevolent Peers 3 Malevolent Peers The FoesEnemies 4 The Chameleons And The Fence Sitters The Indifferent Peers 5 Dynamics Of Peer Management 6 The Do-S And Don?t-S of Peer ManagementPeer management being a very important part of life management as well as profession management this book is aimed at fulfilling a gap in formal education on the subject It is written for students as well as professionals and lay persons whosoever is interested in enriching hisher life management and peer management skills by gaining insight into how our peers manage us and how in turn we either fail or succeed in managing them in right perspective and intention 246 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Carbohydrates. 3. Lipids. 4. Proteins. 5. Energy. 6. Protein energy malnutrition. 7. Fat soluble vitamins. 8. Water soluble vitamins. 9. Macro minerals. 10. Micro minerals. 11. Antioxidants. 12. Fluid electrolyte homeostasis. 13. Hormone and nutrient interactions. 14. Immunology and nutrition. 15. Sports nutrition. 16. Nutrient drug interaction. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index. Nutritional Biochemistry deals with the biochemical relationship between diet and health. This book describes the importance of the nutrients in the human diet elaborating on the biochemical aspects of each of the important nutrients like carbohydrates proteins fats and vitamins. Each category is explained systematically in terms of its function absorption metabolism deficiency treatment and prevention. This book also discusses the interaction between nutrients and drugs and hormones in detail. 446 pp.

Contents 1 Why Fort St George was Founded 2 The Infancy of Fort St George 3 The Early Growth of Fort St George 4 The Garrison of Fort St George and the Soldier of Two Centuries Ago 5 The Peccadilloes of the Company?s Servants 6 Streynsham Master Pilots and Diamonds 7 St Mary?s Church and the Vestry 8 The Exchange Master?s Character and Family 9 Taxes Slavery and Interlopers 10 Pirates and Princes; and the Retirement of Gyfford 11 Elihu Yale the Mayor?s Court and Other Matters 12 Job Charnock?s Visit to Fort St George and the Baptism of his Children 13  Fifty Years of Merchant Governors Higginson Pitt Addison Fraser Harrison Collet and Milton?s Descendants 14 Fifty Years of Merchant Governors Continued 15  Clive Dupleix the Capitulation of Fort St George to the French 1746 and its Siege by Lally in 1758 16 Pigot  Cornwallis Munro and Others 17 Fort St George in the Present Day 18 The Monuments of the Old Cemetery Appendix Index This book is a short history of the Fort St George the first possession of the British in India The author briefly narrates the entire history of the fort?why it was founded its infancy and early growth during the early 1600s the various British possessors of the fort during the various periods a detailed description of the various monuments churches etc within the fort up to the details of the fort in the early nineteenth century The fine illustrations provided throughout would enable the reader to have a clear picture of this great fort.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction to hybridoma technology. 2. Hybridoma technology. 3. In Vivo and in vitro production of Monoclonal antibodies. 4. Genetic engineering of monoclonals. 5. Monoclonals from transgenic plants and animals. 6. Applications of monoclonals. 7. Monoclonal antibodies as hopeful drugs. References. Question bank. Glossary. Index. Monoclonal antibodies are antibody molecules having homogeneous structure and known specificity. This book provides a basic and overall idea of research carried out in the field of monoclonals for the past three decades. This book discusses in detail the production of monoclonal antibodies the techniques used to make human monoclonals the wide applications of monoclonals in various fields like medical environmental industrial and research and the FDA approved monoclonal drugs with respect to their nature their models of action and the experiments undertaken during their clinical trials with appropriate diagrams and graphic illustrations. The book also discusses the research undertaken by various biotech companies patents applied and the present and future status of monoclonals in the drug market. 264 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Very good; hardcover in dustjacket.

Contents Introduction 1 Diarrhoeal Diseases-Specimen Selection and Collection 2 Inoculation of Primary Isolation Media 3 Identification of Isolates 4 Assays for E Coli Enterotoxin 5 Vibrio Aeromonas and Plesiomonas Species 6 Isolation of Clostridium Diffi 276 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. The cell prokaryotic and eukaryotic. 2. Cell organelles structure and function. 3. Microscopy and micrometry. 4. Virus world. 5. Bacterial genetics. 6. Cellular reproduction and death. 7. Eukaryotic chromosomes and variation. 8. DNA chemical nature structure and replication. 9. DNA mutability and its repair mechanism. 10. Transcription the synthesis of RNA. 11. Translation the synthesis of protein. 12. Regulation of bacterial gene expression Appendix. Glossary. References. Index. Cell and molecular biology is an every dynamic area of life sciences where the core activity of all biological developments are studied in depth. This comprehensive book provides a concise coverage of every topic in cell and molecular biology from the fundamental aspects to the latest developments in a simple and lively manner. The structure and functions of the cell organelles along with the molecular aspects of genes have been exemplarily dealt with and illustrated which would prove to be very useful for students researchers and teachers. 372 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Instrumentation. 2. Water pollution. 3. Effluent and sewage analyses. 4. Soil analysis. 5. Microbial analysis of water waste water and soil. 6. Techniques in biotechnology. References. Index. Environmental Science and Biotechnology are the fast developing subjects of today and therefore examination of waste water quality and biotechnological approach in effluent treatment gain more significance. This book discusses the basic principles of various instruments and the analytical methods in physical chemical and biological characterization of sewage industrial effluents and soil. It also deals with the suitable techniques for treating different kinds of waste waters. Advanced microbial and biotechnological methods are discussed in detail. It compiles a wide range of concise laboratory procedures providing a clear understanding about the concepts of the experiments and complete details about the methodology along with the theoretical background. 460 pp.

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Contents: Preface. List of abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 2. Environmental contaminants. 3. Bioremediation. 4. Biodegradation process. 5. Bioremediation of contaminants. 6. Bioremediation of specific pollutants. 7. Bioconversion of specific pollutants. 8. Genetics of microbial bioremediation. Glossary. References. Index. "Bioremediation which is the use of living organisms such as plants (Phytoremediation) and microbes such as bacteria, algae, and fungi (Microbial Bioremediation) or their systems to treat the contaminants, is an efficient, eco-friendly and economical novel alternative to conventional treatment technologies. This book would serve to inculcate in the readers, the present status, feasibility, and the significance of microbial bioremediation. The various aspects of bioremediation like biodegradation of contaminants and pollutants, and bioconversion, including the genetics of microbial degradation have been comprehensively discussed, with precise diagrammatic representations which will make the reader appreciate the concepts without impediments.".

Contents 1 Theoretical Aspects of Organic Chemistry 2 Alkanes 3 Alkenes 4 Alkynes and Dienes 5 Aromatic Hydrocarbons Benzene Reactions and Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution 6 Alkyl Halides and Aryl Halides 7 Alcohols 8 Ethers and Phenols 9 Aldehydes and 506 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction to genetics. 2. Nucleic acid as the basis of inheritance. 3. Mendelian genetics basic principles of heredity. 4. Inheritance in humans and human pedigrees. 5. Gene interaction and modified Mendelian ratios. 6. Multiple Alleles. 7. 356 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. I. Natural resources 1. Introduction. 2. Forest Resources. 3. Water resources. 4. Mineral resources. 5. Food resources. 6. Energy resources. 7. Land resources. 8. Role of individual in conservation of resources. II. Ecosystem and biodive 388 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland. 3. Thyroid and parathyroid glands. 4. Adrenal gland. 5. Endocrine pancreas. 6. Gastrointestinal hormones. 7. The pineal body. 8. Hormones and reproduction. 9. Feedback control of hormone production. 10. Hormones as pharmaceuticals. Glossary. Index. Endocrinology is the branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones. This book emphasizes on the endocrine system that contains a network of ductless glands that play an indispensable role in human health. The relationship between hormones receptors and cellular responses are extensively narrated in a lively and incisive style. All endocrine glands their secretions and laboratory evaluations and relative disorders are elaborated in a highly accessible and comprehensive manner. The feedback loops to suppress or to augment the production of hormones for related physiological responses and the biotechnological approach for the commercial production of hormones as pharmaceuticals are thoroughly discussed. 306 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. New. From the Preface Bioinformatics is a field that presents one of the grand challenges of today. The filed is faced with a strong demand for immediate solutions because the genomic and post genomic data that are being collected harbour many biological insig 182 pp.