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SANCHIN is one of the most powerful Karate Katas. Literally "Three Battles," represents the strenuous unification of mind, spirit, and body.Rather than a how-to guide, SANCHIN Three Battles delves into the origin, purpose, and benefit of this ancient form, which has a history spanning more than five hundred years. Pervez Mistry, a Hachi-dan black belt Goju-Ryu practitioner, brings his extensive training and practice to bear on the proven positive physiological effects seen with regular practice.Offering techniques and advice to improve performance, this valuable book for both Karate practitioners and their instructors presents a thorough discussion of the fighting techniques that account for the kata's long and illustrious history and reveals how proper posture and breathing learned through Sanchin, result in health and harmony.

PAIN from arthritis can be troubling, disruptive and depressive. Hip joint replacement for arthritis of a hip joint is like a heart transplant for a damaged heart. Hip joint replacement is evolving, and demand is increasing, as is the apprehension. This book gives a highly successful systematic approach, guidance and education on how to overcome the fear of surgery, what to expect, and how to recover from surgery faster and safer. This book is extremely valuable for patients, family members, friends and doctors treating arthritis. I firmly believe that adequately educated patient, godspeed's their recovery, outcomes and satisfaction. When the patient is happy, the doctor is happy & 'communication ' is the KEY!

The Communist Party's attitude toward art in this period was, in general, epiphenomenal of its economic policy. A resolution of 1925 voiced the party's refusal to sanction anyone's literary faction. This reflected the New Economic Policy (NEP) of a limited free-market economy. The period of the First Five-Year Plan (1928-1932) saw a more or less voluntary return to a more committed artistic posture, and during the second Five-Year Plan (1932-1936), this commitment was crystallized in the formation of a Writers' Union. The first congress of this union in 1934, featuring speeches by Maxim Gorky and Bukharin, officially adopted socialist realism, as defined primarily by Andrei Zhdanov (1896-1948). Aptly dubbed by Terry Eagleton as "Stalin's cultural thug," it was Zhdanov whose proscriptive shadow thenceforward fell over Soviet cultural affairs. Although Nikolai Bukharin's speech at the congress had attempted a synthesis of Formalist and sociological attitudes, premised on his assertion that within "the microcosm of the word is embedded the macrocosm of history," Bukharin was eventually to fall from his position as the leading theoretician of the party: his trial and execution, stemming from his political and economic differences with Stalin, were also symptomatic of the fact that Formalism soon became a sin once more. Bukharin had called for socialist realism to portray not reality "as it is" but rather as it exists in socialist imagination.

Jyothis Paul aged 18 years sits at the examination hall well prepared with his lessons for his Class XII board exams. In addition to the questions printed on the paper, life brings in a set of strange questions. He has been diagnosed with multiple tumours in his brain and spine. Journey of Friendship portrays the ways in which he answers all the questions that life puts forth, using his courage and determination. The role of friends in his life is the essence of the book. Instances from the author's life that fortifies the bond of friendship in vivid spheres says that friendship is an inevitable part for a blissful life. If you have friends for whom you care the most, this book is the one you might have been longing to read.

This book highlights the plight of tribal . Population of tribal in Madhya Pradesh is 21% and in Chhattisgarh it is more than 30%, in spite of this their biggest problem is not getting permission to fell and sell their own trees even after 73 years of independence which is injustice . If they can get this facility they will be happy and prosperous. Life of tribal is totally dependent of forest, They are mostly illiterate and 90% have less than 5 acre of land which is less fertile and un irrigated . Due to degradation of forest there are shortage of forest produce and forestry works they are forced to migrate in cities . In order to enhance their income we have to provide value of trees grown in their land and we have to promote agro forestry. Similar to the condition of tribal, villagers living in nearby forest area and forest dwellers are no way better than tribal . In order to boost their income we have to promote agro forestry . Bamboo forests are badly destroyed after 80 s and various ways has been suggested to boost bamboo forest management . Forest management has been discussed and improvement measures has been discussed .At last the problems of tribal and other forest dwellers has been presented and the measures has been suggested. It will help State governments to make planning of their development. Hope new happiness will definitely come in the lives of tribal .Ramgopal Soni

Mark Twain observed, "I'm in favour of progress; it's change I don't like." Coal dominates Indian energy because it's available domestically and cheap (especially without a carbon tax). If the global focus is on the energy transition, how does India ensure a just transition? Managing winners and losers will be the single largest challenge for India's energy policy. Coal is entrenched in a complex ecosystem. In some states, it's amongst the largest contributors to state budgets. The Indian Railways, India's largest civilian employer, is afloat because it overcharges coal to offset under-recovery from passengers. Coal India Limited, the public sector miner that produces 85% of domestic coal, is the world's largest coal miner. But despite enormous reserves, India imports about a quarter of consumption. On the flip side, coal faces inevitable pressure from renewable energy, which is the cheapest option for new builds. However, there is significant coal-based power capacity already in place, some of which is underutilized, or even stranded. Low per-capita energy consumption means India must still grow its energy supply. Before India can phase out coal, it must first achieve a plateau of coal. How this happens cost-effectively and with least resistance isn't just a technical or economic question, it depends on the political economy of coal and its alternatives. Some stakeholders want to kill coal. A wiser option may be to first clean it up, instead of wishing it away. Across 18 chapters, drawing from leading experts in the field, we examine all aspects of coal's future in India. We find no easy answers, but attempt to combine the big picture with details, bringing them together to offer a range of policy options.

Hi readers, I am busy working in an IT firm for days and nights.Frustrated all day and not even thinking about Saturdays and Sundays because, even that sucks for me!You lose your sleep and health when you are stressed and frustrated all the time.So in order to get out of this situation, I thought about killing him.As I smashed my keyboard on his face choked him down using my mouse wire, I started wondering... Wait!I am an ENGINEER GODDAMMIT! This is not how we do it.I should document it first...So before I could proceed and kill him, I thought I can be useful to the world by providing some"Knowledge Transfer" to all of you.I might be in jail when you finish this.I am just kidding... No I mean why should I go to jail for this?Thanks and Regards, Vinayak Nair.

Whenever one smiles and tells people that he or she is okay, they believe it. But then, when that person tells them about how down and low they feel, people say that you are so happy and you're smiling, then how are you feeling that way?Well, one thing that people need to learn is that appearances can be deceiving. You don't want to believe someone based on how they seem currently. People need to learn how to be kind, soft-spoken and learn to manage their ego since you don't know what the other person is going through. One unnecessary word from you can change their lives and might make someone end theirs. We don't tend to know the power held by our words. Even circumlocution can hurt someone. But some simple, kind words become soothing and miraculous for a person. Those words act like a rope when a person is drowning in the sea of darkness. It gives a new ray of hope. And that's what happened to the author of this Frozen Tears.This book describes the pain one goes through during the heart-breaking yet ethereal phase of 'one-sided' love. The phase which gives rise to a new and fresh being, which happens to everyone at least once in their lifetime, happened with Alisha. Even though she knew that the feeling wouldn't be mutual, she suffered through that phase, and it was even more breaking than she had expected. It was a sudden paroxysm of grieving emotions.

The main software when using the computer is the operating system. The operating system defines all the experiences when using a computer; it manages the hardware and software resources of the computer system, provides a way for applications to deal with the hardware without having to know all the details of the hardware, and it is the software that makes all the programs work. It organizes and controls the hardware on computers. The operating system is the first software we see when we turn on the computer, and the last software we see when the computer is turned off.The operating system plays the role of the good parent, making sure that each application gets the necessary resources while playing nicely with all the other applications, as well as husbanding the limited capacity of the system for the greatest good of all the users and applications. Even if a particular computer is unique, an operating system can ensure that applications continue to run when hardware upgrades and updates occur.

Here we have a collection of a little over hundred verses, most of which were a part of the common man's knowledge not long ago. These are from the Mahabharata, the Pancatantra, the Hitopadesa, the Subhashita-s of Bhartrihari and such other texts. Some verses teach ethical behavior and some others realistically and bluntly tell about human behavior in different situations. Most of the present day societies are focusing more on imparting job-oriented skills to children, paying little attention to their emotional growth. The governments too are cutting back on the liberal arts which are essential for the emotional intelligence and maturity of our children. Such trends have negative manifestations which are sadly realized at a later stage in life. We realize that progress cannot be at the cost of human values and goals in life. These verses are like the 'box of truisms' and 'words to live by', in Louis Mac Neice's words. They may not be fully understood by the kids straightaway, but they reveal their full flavor as the kids grow and face the realities and problems of life. They are like the time release capsules which release themselves slowly. Dr. Aravinda Rao K.

The book contains the current status of very common plant species in South Sikkim. Here proper identification, distribution, important descriptions like flowering times, habit and habitats, their families and the ethnic values has been well described. The authors has passed the contents through the well known experts from State Forest Department who are genus specialized or some has dedicated their life working on the state flora. Content has been carried through the Botanical Survey of India Gangtok for correct identification of the plant species. For convenience to the readers, beside Botanical names, common names and vernacular names has been provided. To make it more easy, plants' name has been given in five well spoken languages viz, Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo and Rai. Entire content is presented in simple yet appropriate language with clear and colorful images. Application of the plants are given with proper consultancy with the local expert, collection of data from local markets and traditional practitioner. Everything has been well cared before presenting to the readers from author's side.

Choose to be an outstanding Leader? Want to Improve Individual Agility? Prepared to establish yourself fit for 21st-century Digital Transformation & solution Development? This book can revolutionize your progression. Based on the one decade of research and interaction with dozens of leaders have established this volume. This Guidebook is for all the Leaders, who determine to develop into an outstanding Leader and produce several other leaders. Lifelong learning is not purely an academic thought; it is a business essential. This Guidebook has emphasized the pragmatic challenges a Leader can come across during the journey of personal Transformation and how Leaders can fortify themselves to surmount all these challenges. This Guidebook consists of three distinct parts like Leading Self, Leading Others, and Skills & Tools for Leaders. These three areas empower Leaders to obtain Individual agility. Leadership development is like growing into Kalpataru trees! e.g. Great Big Banyan tree, which stands for others for several decades or centuries. We all desire to be deep-rooted and enable others like trees and endure for many years by showing roadmap, by coaching and mentoring to blossom into a role model Leader.The author has emphasized many challenging use cases, thought-provoking questions for the readers to reflect on, and take action and has cited many case studies in this book to make this volume pragmatic for the reader. The author had shared many theoretical concepts for the reader to work out and further research to enhance learning in those areas so that the reader can become apt for Great Leaders.

This book is rooted in Devi Maa's instruction and guidance. The true credit for writing this book only and only goes to Devi Maa herself. I only played a role of a medium or you can say a postman who was appointed to deliver her 'love letter 'that is her love and grace in form of this book for all her beloved devotees. This book shall automatically get delivered and reach every home, whom Devi Maa herself would like to send to, here 'every home means every heart'. May it open a new door for each one of you and remind you how much you are loved and of the strength that lies within you."I became the vessel and she became the energy that flowed and poured." I was called to write through the voice of Maa Shakti (universal mother goddess), which lives in my own heart. This book is a reminder for every devotee that the divine mother and her grace is always with each one of us. Love and Grace of Maa Durga is a collection of Devi Maa's real miracles and encounters in life experienced by many of her devotees, including me; these stories of grace have been shared here to reach out and inspire readers. This book is not just a book on miracles of the supreme deity, Devi Maa. It is actually her love, grace and shakti and, while reading, you will be able to sense her energy, healing and love in your hearts; you will feel a connection with her in your subconscious. Jai Mata Di!

The book is presented for meeting the requirements of privacy activists, advocates, IT professionals, business managers, law enforcement officers and the government, who all have conflicting interests in personal data usage. It captures the complexities involved in creating a law that tries to protect the human right of privacy with controls on the processing technology without adversely affecting the value of personal data to businesses as a productive asset.Part A of the book explains the Act section by section to create awareness. Part B discusses the different perspectives that make different professionals draw different inferences of the legal provisions. It is also a useful guide to the professionals aspiring for a career as data protection officers and data auditors by explaining various aspects of data auditing, including discussions on data trust score and a framework for compliance in the form of a personal data standard of India. It prepares professionals to develop their career as data protection officers.The book provides a good foundation to all stakeholders on how to understand and practice data protection and also throws some useful tips of using technology as a tool of data protection.

Tips for Choosing the Right Career is a quality spectrum for all and will prove as a ready reckoner for parents and students at large. The book shall further help and inspire the students of all age groups to explore excellence and quality as a way of life. It provides initiatives towards aiming for a career through tips and techniques to follow. The idea is to prepare students for the workforce and ideates the future in action, keeping the confidence and strength intact for aspirants.

Nature is; that truly exists, can be seen, felt, observed and can be proved. The universe and beyond all are part of nature itself, and here all live in their own forms.And hence it would be smart to consider the ideas of nature in order to have a great lifestyle. Hence, let us understand nature and live life naturally.Nature is the starting, Nature is the path of progress, Nature is everything.

> This book relates Chemistry to different aspects of our daily lives.Research in Chemistry has led to life changing discoveries, allowed us to progress as a society, has made our lives safer and even allowed us to live longer.Without Chemistry, we would not have nearly all of the products that we wear, eat and use daily.It not only has improved our daily lives, but has made a significant impact on how our society has evolved and flourished.This book would generate curiosity among the readers in knowing about the wonders of Chemistry in our day to day life experiences.Topics like chemistry involvement in cosmetics, hair dyes, toiletries, health care, atmosphere, cooking, chemistry inside human body and various such other topics make this book very interesting to read.

For centuries, the kingdom of Aenor had been plagued with brutal raids from the dark elves. But only once was a prisoner ever taken--his name was Asten.As the lone witness to his best friend's abduction, a gifted young hunter by the name of Erluc takes it upon himself to rescue him. Racing to save his friend, he stumbles upon a fragment of the prophecy that had cemented his destiny a thousand years before his birth, realizing that the world he lives in faces grave danger and that without Asten, he has no hope of standing against it. With newfound allies by his side, Erluc pledges his life in order to prevent the Mortal Realms from tearing themselves apart, facing down the deadly servants of a dark god. And as new terrors arise, Erluc begins to understand the true meaning of his promise, the price of keeping it, and the consequences if he fails to honor it.

"I challenge you Prince Aditya, though this wedding was without our consent, I would make sure that you would fall in love with me. You would crave to have me as your soulmate. I will make sure that I would win your heart and soul. Inspite of my average looks" Grinned Princess Naintara as she made that promise to herself. The princess, a former Commander in General, a rebel and a warrior had to marry the heroic and arrogant warrior Prince Aditya due to unfavourable circumstances. Because of her strong will and brains, Prince Aditya realises that he has a fatal and undeniable attraction towards her. Will both of them try to make their marriage work and rule the kingdom successfully despite their differences? (P.S: Do NOT have high emotional rollercoaster rides. There are very positive characters and women are not the sufferers. They are self empowered and motivated. You can read these chapters with smile on your face and positivity in your heart)

Omprakash and Dilip, police officers and best buddies, are catching up at one of Manali's poshest bars, when a most unsettling murder is committed right under their noses... Called upon by the gods to aid them in a losing battle, Parvati creates the immensely powerful Kali--but can she save herself from the hell she has unleashed in her own marriage? A strange spectral presence haunts a man day and night, eating away years from his life, until he takes part in an unorthodox ritual and comes face-to-face with his tormentor... Meet Mariam--a gentle, unassuming woman in her late fifties with a strange hobby--gatecrashing funerals... By turns delightful, morbid and whimsical, this is a collection of eleven tales that will transport you to the myriad worlds of magic realism and murder, mythology and horror, millennial mania and post-modern angst. Made-to-order for those with a taste for inventive idiosyncrasy, this book promises to provoke and entertain in equal measure.

Stop procrastination, step by step.The Procrastinator's Mind empathizes with procrastinators and seeks to understand the behavior of procrastination within their reality without judging them. The author gets to the core of the psychology of procrastination and provides practices and solutions that are proven to stop procrastination and inspire the journey toward discipline.The author takes a more personal and familiar approach that affects the reader's whole life and sense of self-respect and does not just preach more productivity at work. The book delves deeply into and analyses topics such as self-esteem, fear, emotion, thought, assertiveness, identity, self-efficacy and the effects of these elements on procrastination.Often when we procrastinate, we have some work that we are running away from, a task that poses a fear in terms of our self-esteem, effort or ability. During this time, we go on a binge to understand and solve our procrastination. This book intends to help one procrastinate less by building awareness of the subconscious and conscious processes within a procrastinator.

The Talking Walking Tree is a collection of short stories and poems written by a 7-year-old reflecting on his life's experiences.

Database Management System Concepts is a complete knowledge on DBMS which is said to be the heart of the computer science department for both under graduates & post graduates. DBMS stands for Database Management System. These concepts include aspects of database design, database languages and database-system implementation, an overview on Structured Query Language (SQL) and distributed databases along with corresponding examples and keen diagrams which represent the complete concept.

What does it mean to be disabled? What gives people the courage to live with long-term disability or incapacity? Can any of us claim to be fully 'abled'? And what is it that hurts most about being disabled? Is it the physical difficulties, or is it the isolation and stigma that often accompany them?These are real questions. In search of answers, Beyond the Bougainvillea takes readers through the curtain of flowers that covers the front of the Rehabilitation Institute of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, in South India. There they are introduced to a community of patients and staff, therapists, researchers and relatives whose lives have been changed by the experience of disability and the challenges of rehabilitation.This encounter is not for the faint-hearted. The experience of disability speaks to everyone seeking answers to the big questions that face all of us in the end: such as, what does it mean to be human? And how can we best accompany one another on the journey of life?

Shankar Jaikishan (SJ) made a tumultuous debut, with a blockbuster hit Barsat, in 1949. They were young, did not belong to the elite strata of society. Their only capital was their infinite talent and burning desire. Their journey from Barsat to Gouri in 1989 was a sustained uphill journey. They broke all records of record sales and box office collections. At one point in their career, SJ was synonymous with Silver Jubilee. Forty jubilee hits, with Barsat running for 100 plus weeks. They won nine Filmfare Awards and nominated almost every year, 1959 to 1974. This book covers their arduous journey of matchless success on a path of thorns. Dr. Dattatreya and Dr. Geetha Pujari, have covered this journey. They met Shankar a few times and had their script approved by the maestro, way back in 1984. They published this book in Hindi, Shankar Jaikishan ki Swar Sadhana. This was in 2002.

"It is critical to design, nurture and activate such 24/7 Safety DNA which is a deep, and a strong culture of safety leadership. Why? The cost of failure is too high.The book spreads the message that true and real safety leadership culture change requires continuous education, coaching, and leadership guidance from top management, a focus on people's behavior and what we reward and tolerate in organizations.To stay safe, you need to learn and grow to design, nurture, and activate safety culture traits. Clear, practical and straightforward, this book is a tool that will help to expedite you from a good to an exceptional safety cultured leader."

Development is envisaged is realised often by the implementation of various projects involving investments which are expected to be boon to the respective nations. It not only impose financial burden for a specified time but also involves human displacement, involuntarily from the place of their origin. Nations and international agencies have also stipulated guidelines to implement such projects. India being mixed economy implemented projects on public-private partnership (PPP) and Kerala being first in the nation to have an airport on PPP model displaced 829 families. and another transport project that facilitates container movement (ICTT) which displaced 316 families. Since both involved forced eviction of families, invite a movement from one place to another which has multiple implications to their life. It can either lead to advancement or marginalisation. To understand the status of displaced people of these transport projects of Kerala, India the researcher has undertaken a study using mixed method to collect data from respondents selected for study. The study discloses that the oustees of both projects are experiencing a high level of marginalisation in four dimensions: economic, social, psychological and political. This hinders the achievement of intended wellbeing of oustees. This could have been avoided if there was adequate attention taken to obtain social licensing which promotes economics of recovery and wellbeing of individuals, community and society.

JEE (Main and Advanced) is one of the toughest examinations in the country in terms of the number of aspirants, the difficulty of the questions and the selection ratio. A student who prepares for JEE faces a tremendous amount of pressure and goes through tight schedules because he/she has to prepare for both Board Exams and JEE simultaneously. Also, infinite numbers of paid/free books, videos and other resources are readily available on both offline and online platforms these days. They usually put the student in a confused state. With many roadblocks and constraints ahead in the journey, a serious aspirant must know how to optimize his/her preparation and performance in the exams. In this book, we share insights and lessons from the experience we have gained over the past several years as successful JEE aspirants ourselves initially, then as IITians who got an opportunity to learn and interact with hundreds of other JEE toppers during our college days at IIT Madras and finally, as JEE Gurus, having successfully trained and guided hundreds of aspirants in the past. This is a must-read book for all students (and their parents alike) who are in high school (and above) and are dreaming to crack JEE (and similar exams) one day.

The book Rise and Fall of Maratha Empire deals with the events related to the Maratha Empire from 1758 during the reign of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao, when it was at its zenith, till 1818 when it was declined and overpowered by the British Empire.The book deals with major events like the Battle of Panipat, Resurrection of Maratha in the North, the Anglo-Maratha war and many more. It describes the glorious rule of the Maratha Empire.