Books published by Larsen and Keller Education

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of irrigation management. It talks extensively about the importance of water management, especially in an activity like irrigation. As fresh water is a limited resource, conservation of water should be a priority. Water management refers to managing, distribution, planning and development of technology in order to optimally utilize the water resources. As irrigation is an activity involving manual exploitation of water, therefore, the conservation of water becomes very important. This book provides detailed information about these topics and many others as well. It attempts to understand the various methodologies that fall under the practice of irrigation and their relevance in a modern world. For all those who are interested in this topic, this text can prove to be an essential guide.

Water pollution is one of the main critical problems we are facing today. It refers to the contamination of water resources like, rivers, oceans, lakes, seas, etc. because of industrial waste, paints, grease, oil spills and various other harmful chemicals. Water pollution affects all the living organisms and the environment. It is very crucial to prevent it and conserve water bodies. The book presents the basic concepts of water pollution in detail. It provides thorough insights into the various theories and practices used to properly utilize water and control its pollution. The topics included in this text are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to the students. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of vocational education. It gives detailed information about the various methods and techniques used in this field. Vocational education is an education provided to a person to make them skilled to do trade or craft or even to become technicians. Vocationally trained people become assistants on the jobs like architecture, engineering, nursing, law, etc. This textbook attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of vocational education and how such concepts have practical applications. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The text is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

This book explores all the important aspects of volcanology in the present day scenario. It elucidates the different techniques and methods used in this subject matter. Volcanology is concerned with the detailed study of volcanoes, magma, lava and other geochemical, geological and geophysical elements related to volcanoes. It also includes the study of the formation, activity and eruptions of volcanoes. Most of the topics introduced in this text cover new techniques and the applications of volcanology. The various subfields of this discipline along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in it. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on volcanology.

This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach in the field of virtual reality. It provides thorough insights about the theory and practice of this subject. Virtual reality refers to the advance and complex computer technologies and softwares which create realistic sounds, images and environment around the user, to provide him with an interactive and real surrounding. It enables the user to walk around, interact with the objects of artificially made realistic world, with the help of display screens, projectors or a virtual reality headset. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of virtual reality. The various subfields within this area of study along with the technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this text. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of vegetable and fruit farming and gardening. It discusses in detail the various theories and techniques related to this field in depth. Vegetable and fruit farming refers to the practice of growing vegetables and fruits for human consumption. It uses methods like raised bed, aquaponics, etc. to improve yield and produce. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The textbook aims to serve as a resource guide for students and facilitate the study of the discipline.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of veterinary science and medicine. It is designed to provide in-depth knowledge about the various concepts and methodologies of this field to the students. Veterinary science refers to that branch of medicinal sciences that is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of animals. It deals with the treatment of wild, domestic, and farm animals. The purpose of this text is to provide readers the basic information about this subject. The topics covered in it deal with the fundamental subjects of the area. Some of the themes covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Engineering tribology is a subfield of mechanical engineering and it also has elements of material sciences. It is concerned with the topics like wear, lubrication and friction. It studies the changes and differences which occur in bodies when they interact while being in motion. The aim of this text is to provide students with the basic concepts of engineering tribology. It is complied in such a way that it gives in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of this subject to the students. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to topography. It describes in detail the concepts and techniques related to this field. Topography refers to the study of the earth's surface and of other celestial bodies like moons, asteroids and other planets, etc. It is generally used to make maps and it a vital part of geoscience. It also includes the study of terrains and specific landforms. And is sometimes referred to as geomorphometry. This text is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most important concepts in the field of topography. It unfolds some innovative aspects which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Thermal engineering is an intricate subject, which includes elements from various fields like fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mass transfer and heat transfer. It is the study of heating and cooling processes, equipment, and theories used in mechanical and chemical engineering. This book presents the complex subject of thermal engineering in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new techniques and the methods of thermal engineering. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this textbook will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Time management is the act and practice of dividing time on the basis of priorities. It deals with the attribution of time to fulfill activities that would take an individual or organization towards a specific goal. In today's fast-paced age, time management is becoming an important part of the business, management and manufacturing sectors. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of time management. It unfolds the innovative aspects about the field, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on time management.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of telecommunications. It describes in detail about the processes and applications of this subject. Telecommunications refers to the study of the transmission of signals, sounds, messages, images and signs, etc. and the various technologies related to them. The topics introduced in the text cover all the essential concepts of this field. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on telecommunications have been included in it. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge. Students in the fields of media technologies, wireless technologies and computer networking will find this textbook to be beneficial.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sustainable forestry. It discusses in detail some of the essential causes and requirements for this subject. Sustainable forestry refers to the optimum use of forest resources. It incorporates areas like conserving biodiversity, protecting local livelihoods and forest ecosystems, reducing the negative effects of climate change, etc. It also includes forming laws and regulations to safeguard the forest and forest resources usage. This text attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of sustainable forestry and how such concepts have practical applications. Such selected concepts that redefine this area have been presented in the text. It is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on sustainable forestry.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to supply chain management. It picks up individual topics and explains their need and contribution in the context of the growth of this field. Supply chain management refers to the management of goods and services. It includes storage, inventory and transportation of raw materials and finished goods. It is used in the fields like operations management, industrial management, information technology, systems engineering and marketing, etc. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.

This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of stem cell. It talks in detail about the various methods and applications of stem cell in our bodies. Stem cells refer to the undifferentiated biological cells present in multicellular organisms. These cells through mitosis can divide to produce many more stem cells. The text will give thorough insights into this subject area. The topics like embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells will be discussed in detail in the text. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of the book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of this subject.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sports nutrition. It contains various topics that are essential for the understanding of the basic concepts of this field. Sports nutrition refers to the science of food related with the performance of an athlete. It is an important field, as the body of an athlete is different from that of a regular person. Thus, the food intake required by the athlete is more than other people. Sports nutritionists study about the vitamins, minerals, organic substances and supplements that will provide better nutrition to the sports person and enhance his/her health. Such selected concepts that redefine this area have been presented in this text. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Solid-state chemistry refers to that branch of chemistry which deals with the multidisciplinary study of the properties, synthesis, and structure of various solid-state materials. It is closely linked with other branches of chemistry like crystallography, metallurgy, solid-state physics, ceramics, materials science, thermodynamics, and electronics, etc. This book explores all the important aspects of solid-state chemistry in the present day scenario. The topics covered in this extensive text deal with the core subjects of the subject. Fundamental approaches, evaluations and methodologies have been included in it. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Soil management refers to the practices, techniques and methods used in order to protect soil and improve its quality. It is performed to restore and maintain soil fertility and to increase crop yield. In this book, chapters are complied in such a manner that they provide detailed information about the different soil managing techniques. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of soil management and how such concepts have practical applications. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this text covers the most significant topics of this subject.

This book explores all the important aspects of yoga and meditation in the present day scenario. It explores all the different forms and methods of yoga and provides thorough knowledge about them. Yoga and meditation is an alternate form of therapy and exercise originating from India. It is used to cure various mental and physical diseases as well as maintain fitness and agility. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied types of yoga and meditation techniques that are used in the present times. The topics included in this text are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This textbook attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of yoga and meditation.

Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on service management have been included in this book. It describes in detail the basic concepts of this field. Service management is a part of supply chain management. It concerns itself with the provision of service to the customer, imbibing the customer's point of view and providing maintenance of the products components. Included in this text is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of service management. The textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of seismology. It talks in detail about the different concepts and scientific theories related to this field. Seismology refers to the study of the earthquakes and their causes. It also includes the study of the effects of earthquakes and other seismically caused disasters like volcanoes, tectonic explosions, tsunamis, etc. The book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the latest theory about earthquakes. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this textbook.

This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of seed science and technology. The topics introduced in it cover the basic and primary techniques and methods of the subject. Seed science covers all aspects of the germination of seeds and the related technologies and methodologies that facilitate plant growth. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on the subject have been included in this text. For all those who are interested in seed science and technology, this textbook can prove to be an essential guide. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to remote sensing. It provides detailed information about the various uses and methods of the subject. Remote sensing refers to the science of examining and understanding an object without going into its actual surroundings or making any physical contact with the object. It is applied in the fields like geology, geography, hydrology and ecology, etc. Most of the topics covered in this important book cover new techniques and application of remote sensing. The aim of this textbook is to give students complete information about this vast and complex subject. The topics included in the text offer thorough insights to the readers about remote sensing. It is an essential guide for graduates and post-graduates in the fields of wireless communication devices, computational analysis and aerial photography and radiometry.

Robotics is an amalgamation of fields like computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. It is concerned with the operation, design, construction and application of robots. It is also used to control, get sensory feedback and for information processing of computer systems. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of robotics. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of this subject. The book studies, analyses and uphold the pillars of robotics and its utmost significance in modern times. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this textbook will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Railway engineering is a complex branch of engineering which deals with the vast subject of building, designing, constructing and operating all types of railway networks. It encompasses my elements from a lot of different engineering fields like electrical engineering, industrial engineering , civil engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering and computer engineering, etc. This book explores all the important aspects of railway engineering in the present day scenario. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this area which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in the field of railway engineering. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.