Books published by Larsen and Keller Education

Library science can be defined as the application of management tools to libraries. It is a multidisciplinary subject and deals with the organization, collection and preservation of books, newspapers, public records and artifacts. Cataloging and indexing of all library records for easy retrieval is a major part of library science. Managing archives is also an important aspect of this subject. Most of the topics introduced in this textbook cover new techniques and the applications of library science. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and facilitate the study of the discipline.

Sewing is a traditional activity that has continued into the modern era and has now become an important part of the garment sector. Dressmaking, upholstery and suit-making are some of the activities that the sewing industry performs. A comprehensive knowledge of fabrics and textiles is important for this activity. Tools that are used in sewing include various types of needles, measurement equipment, cutting equipment, etc. Tassels, fringes and fasteners as well as different types of stiches provide variety and fashion to wardrobe fittings. A step-by-step approach to the different aspects of sewing has been included in this book. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Shoemaking is the science and craft of making footwear. This book on shoemaking discusses the modern techniques of making shoes. There are many types of shoes that are available which are manufactured with different materials that are cut in varied shapes and sizes. Accessories that beautify and adorn shoes are another aspect that is explored in this book. Materials that are used in gluing and stitching are also discussed. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of shoemaking. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The art of designing and creating jewelry is known as jewelry designing. The common forms of jewelry are belly chain, earring, necklace, ring, tiara, bracelet, anklet, etc. Some of the methods used in designing jewelry are the traditional hand-drawing or drafting methods. Modern day technology has made crafting of jewelry easier and less time consuming. For all those who are interested in jewelry designing, this book can prove to be an essential guide. It explores all the important aspects of the subject matter in the present day scenario.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of modern interior designing. The art of designing the interiors of any building is known as interior designing. It includes space planning, site inspections, construction management and execution of the design. It also plays an important role in home design, hotel construction and building urban landscapes. Those with an interest in modern interior designing will find this book helpful. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about this field.

Photography has progressed from being just a passion to a trained profession. Numerous forms of professional photography have emerged in modern times such as wedding photography, wildlife photography, still photography, digital photography, etc. In order to be a professional, photography training and knowledge of the equipment is extremely essential. This book explores all the important aspects of professional photography in the present day scenario. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The topics included in this book on wine are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The process of making wine begins with the selection of grapes, crushing them and then preserving them in a bottle. There are different variants of wine like fruit wine, white wine, red wine, mead and rose wine. For all those who are interested in the making and selection of wine, this book can prove to be an essential guide. It will help the readers in developing a better understanding of the procedures related to wine making.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of carpentry. New techniques and technology have advanced the art of carpentry over the years. Traditional carpentry was done with natural wood but presently, engineered lumber and other building materials are also used. Some of the tasks performed by carpenters are flooring, roofing, framing, metal framing and wall partitioning. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of carpentry. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Housekeeping is a crucial part of the hotel and hospitality sector. Housekeeping skills are essential to keep rooms as well as houses and buildings neat and tidy. Housekeeping management involves the performing of chores such as laundering of clothes, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning and arranging furniture and cutlery. The correct handling of equipment and maintenance of the premises is a must in housekeeping. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of housekeeping management.

Restaurant management refers to the business of running a restaurant. It is an important component of the hospitality sector. Duties in a restaurant include waiting tables, cleaning and tidying as well as chores in the kitchen. A restaurant's décor, from the furnishings to the music, can play an important part in attracting customers. Careful design of menus, following table etiquette and prompt service facilitate a professional ambience. For all those who are interested in hotel management, this book can prove to be an essential guide. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.

Weddings require meticulous planning and organization. The style and design of the event need to meet the tastes and expectations of the guests. The decoration and ambience should be carefully chosen to reflect the joyous occasion. Destination wedding is an upcoming form of wedding planning that has become popular in recent times. Some of the tasks performed by wedding planners include photoshoots, scouting venues, catering, decoration, etc. Good quality of food, engaging entertainment programs and celebrations can make a wedding into a memorable experience. For all those who are interested in wedding planning, this book can prove to be an essential guide. The topics covered in this book offer the readers new insights into the field.

Child abuse is a growing concern of our society. It refers to the mistreatment of children in any psychological, physical or sexual form. Neglecting a child is also a form of child abuse. Such abuse often results in long-term emotional, physical and psychological negative effects. This book presents the complex subject of child abuse in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It explores all the important aspects of this area in the present day scenario. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on child abuse.

Water supply management and urban planning are allied fields of study. Urban planning refers to the design, development, building, maintaining, planning the urban areas and cities. Water resource management is the distribution and planning of water resources in the most optimum way. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of urban planning with respect to water supply. It presents the complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

The subject of health psychology deals with the study of human behavior and psychological processes concerned with healthcare. The main focus of this field is developing an understanding of health and prevention of diseases. Health psychology is primarily divided into four branches - community health psychology, clinical health psychology, critical health psychology and public health psychology. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels. Through it, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Liberalism refers to the political thought that all humans are born equal. It is a political ideology that supports liberty and equality. It fights for the rights of human beings to vote, for freedom of education, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, international cooperation, free markets, secular governments, gender equality, democratic society, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital aspects in the field of liberalism. Such selected concepts that redefine this area have been presented in it. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Social psychology studies the attitude, personality and the behavior of an individual. Social psychologists focus on the interaction that occurs within different groups of individuals and the social situations that occur. Various intrapersonal phenomena studied under this subject are persuasion, attitude, social cognition and self-concept. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of social psychology. In this textbook, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of the subject matter as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

Forensic science refers to the field of science which is used in criminal investigations to analyze, preserve and collect evidence from the investigation scene. Some of the procedures used in solving crimes using forensic science are toxicology, fingerprint reports, DNA identification, anthropometry, etc. There are many sub-branches of forensic science such as digital forensics, computational forensics, forensic anthropology, forensic botany, forensic chemistry, forensic limnology, etc. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies and advanced studies on forensic science have been included in this book. It provides deep information about the various concepts and theories related to this field. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

As a branch of social science, archaeology refers to the understanding of human history, pre-history and existence through the study of architecture, artifacts, biofacts, cultural landscapes, eco-facts, material culture, etc. The main methods used in this field are excavation, remote sensing, drones, computational archaeology, etc. This vast field also has many sub-branches such as archaeometry, ethnoarchaeology, historical archaeology, cultural resources management and experimental archaeology. This book revolves around the fundamental and essential concepts of archaeology. It explores all the important aspects of this field in the present day scenario. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge in the field of archaeology.

Earth's biodiversity is at risk because of deforestation, population increase, and increasing pollution. Wildlife habitat management is the discipline which focuses on preserving the wildlife from the ill effects of human actions and creating and maintaining a balance between the wildlife and human civilization. This subject uses element of geography, ecology, chemistry, climatology, biology, etc. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of wildlife habitat management which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new techniques and the applications of the area. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

The study of the relationship between electric charge and currents by using Newton's models is referred to as electrodynamics. It is a sub-discipline of theoretical physics. The main concepts covered under this subject are electric field, Lorentz field, general field equations, electromagnetic waves, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of electrodynamics. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. For all those who are interested in electrodynamics , this textbook can prove to be an essential guide.

Thermodynamics, as a sub-branch of physics, refers to the study of the interrelation between energy, work, heat and temperature. It is based on the four major laws of thermodynamics and is divided into four major parts, namely, chemical thermodynamics, classical thermodynamics, equilibrium treatment and statistical mechanism. The topics covered in this text offer the readers new insights in the field of thermodynamics. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies have been included in it. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Ground water hydrology is the process of examining, analyzing and studying the movements, distribution and properties of water present on the surface of the Earth and in aquifers. Some of the key aspects studied under this field are porosity, hydraulic conductivity, hydraulic head, specific storage, water content, hydrodynamic dispersion, retardation by absorption, molecular diffusion, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of ground water hydrology. It outlines the processes and applications of this subject in detail. Some of the diverse topics covered in it address the varied branches that fall under this category. Through this textbook, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

The process of collecting energy from sources like wind, solar, thermal and other energy resources, in order to store it in electronic devices is called energy harvesting. The different methods of energy harvesting are photovoltaic energy harvesting, wireless energy harvesting, piezoelectric energy harvesting, pyroelectric energy harvesting, etc. This book explores all the important aspects of energy harvesting in the present day scenario. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this 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 guide on energy harvesting and have the desire to understand the various applications and models of the subject.

As an important part of nuclear science, nuclear reactor technology refer to the device which has the power to start, sustain and control a nuclear chain reaction. These devices are built on the technology of nuclear fission, reactivity control, heat generation, electrical power, etc. They are also used for electricity generation at nuclear power plants. This book aims to equip students in the field of nuclear science and technology. The topics covered in it are of utmost significance and are bound to provide thorough knowledge to the readers about this area. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on nuclear technology have been included in this textbook. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by it.

Aerodynamics is a sub-field of gas dynamics and fluid dynamics which deals with the study of air, particularly its relationship with any solid and fluid object. It is mainly used in the construction, design and building of airplanes, space jets, rockets and other types of flying objects. It also plays a critical role in automotive designing. This book presents the complex subject of aerodynamics in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in this field. This textbook will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.

Cloud computing is a modern technology which enables Internet based computing and provides on demand data to computers and other devices. Through this technology, any company or individual can access the same data on various devices by the use of Internet. The different types of clouds present are multicloud, community cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, distributed cloud, intercloud, etc. The textbook is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of cloud computing. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of this discipline. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

The study of the Earth's gravitational field and its representation in a three-dimensional time-varying space by applying the rules of applied mathematics and Earth science is known as geodesy. It also includes the study of crustal motion, polar motion and the cause of tides. The methods used to measure these motions are gravimetry, geodetic astronomy, levelling, satellite geodesy, etc. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to geodesy. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new techniques and the applications of the subject. For all those who are interested in the vast subject of geodesy, this textbook can prove to be an essential guide.

Outsourcing has become a pivotal part of businesses worldwide. It refers to the process of contracting the business to different companies or countries. The major operations outsourced are claims processing, manufacturing, payroll processing, call center support, among others. Sometimes the employees and assets are also shifted from one firm to another under outsourcing process. This book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of outsourcing and its utmost significance in modern times. Some of the diverse topics covered in it address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

As a branch of chemistry, asymmetric synthesis refers to that form of chemical synthesis, which produces stereoisomeric products and chirality in large unequal amounts. This synthesis is used in pharmaceutics because it produces diastereomers and enantiomers which are very helpful in drug discovery. This book presents the complex subject of asymmetric synthesis in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies have been included in it. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

The process of reducing waste and eliminating different types of waste is known as Lean Six Sigma. It is based on the elements of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste. The different types of wastes reduced in this area are over-processing waste, transporting waste, defects, inventory waste, motion waste, waiting, over-production and less than optimum utilization of employees. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of Lean Six Sigma technology. It outlines the processes and applications of this area in detail. The topics covered in this extensive text deal with the core subjects of the area. Those with an interest in the Lean Six Sigma field would find this textbook helpful.