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The Multivalence of an Epic: Retelling the Ramayana in South India and Southeast Asia
₹3,000.00Editor: Parul Pandya Dhar
The Ramayana traditions of South India and Southeast Asia are examined at multiple levels in this volume. The research presented here offers in-depth investigations of chosen moments in the development of the epic tradition together with broader trends that help in understanding the epic’s multivalence. The journey and localization of the Rāmāyaṇa is explored in its manifold expressions from classical to folk, from temples and palaces to theatres and by-lanes in cities and villages, and from ancient to modern times. Regional Rāmāyaṇas from different parts of South India and Southeast Asia are placed in deliberate juxtaposition to enable a historically informed discussion of their connected pasts across land and seas. The three parts of this volume, organized as visual, literary, and performance cultures, discuss the sculpted, painted, inscribed, written, recited, and performed Ramayanas. A related emphasis is on the way boundaries of medium and genre have been crossed in the visual, literary, and performed representations of the Rāmāyaṇa. These are rewarding directions of research that have thus far received little attention. Bringing together 19 well-known scholars in Ramayana studies from Cambodia, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, UK, and USA, this thought-provoking and elegantly illustrated volume engages with the inherent plurality, diversity, and adaptability of the Rāmāyaṇa in changing socio-political, religious, and cultural contexts and with shifting norms, tastes, traditions, and ideologies.
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Biomedical Spectroscopy
₹2,950.00Author: Santhosh C, Vasudevan Baskaran Kartha
Biomedical spectroscopy is the output of the intensive discussions of the authors and the medical professionals of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University. The ?Centre for Laser Spectroscopy?, a centre for developing biomedical applications of laser spectroscopic methods, was established at Manipal University in 1997. The scientists of the Centre, together with the physicians, surgeons, and pathologists of the KMC, initiated a number of research programs in this area. The main aim of the Centre was to develop spectroscopic methods for early detection, screening, monitoring therapy and identification of disease markers, with special emphasis on various cancers, so that these techniques can be applied for routine healthcare applications. Outcome of these research activities are covered in the book. A common platform of information can provide a more open communication enabling faster and better evolution of the spectroscopic methods for biomedical applications.
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EEG in Clinical Practice
₹2,500.00Editors: K Radhakrishnan, Jagarlapudi M K Murthy, Chaturbhuj Rathore
EEG in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive, easy-to-read, and well-illustrated book on scalp EEG. Through the text in its 21 chapters, 553 figures, and 94 tables describes practically every aspect of the scalp EEG including pathophysiology, technical challenges, and its value and limitations in the diagnosis of epilepsy and related disorders. Some of the recent advances such as EEG monitoring in intensive care units, quantitative EEG, and high frequency oscillations are also covered. Adhering to the systematic approach to reading and interpretation of the EEG, depicted in the final chapter, may help to minimize misreading of EEG and its consequences, which is highly prevalent especially in the developing countries. Though it is targeted at neurology trainees, young practicing neurologists, and neurotechnologists, it also serves as a reference guide for all the neurologists and electrophysiologists.
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Medical Negligence: What Doctors, Patients and Hospitals Should Know
₹2,200.00The title Medical Negligence is sufficient to illustrate the contents of the book which helps retain knowledge and information about the field of Medicine and Health Science. The author gives an introductory note on several important medical specialities, with relevant case laws in, as many as, 37 chapters which are categorized into five sections. The book covers several important subjects such as the doctor-patient relationship, salient features of the Consumer Protection Act, the concept of medical negligence – civil and criminal, the importance of valid informed consent and the principle of res ipsa loquitur, etc. The chapters on almost every branch of Medicine and Surgery contain a wealth of up-to-date information on the current scientific understanding of the subject, which intends to present medical malpractice in the larger context of the admirable advances in medicine and which have made life much safer and better in the last few decades. The book contains detailed guidelines for doctors, patients, and hospitals in three different chapters with a concluding chapter on Medical Insurance. The book is written in a lucid style that can be understood not only by physicians and lawyers but also by the public.
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Pharmaceutical Technology Handbook
₹2,150.00The pharmaceutical industry is growing both in terms of volume and diversity of new products. As years pass by, new technology both for manufacture and quality control is being introduced. It is essential to maintain a competitive edge concerning quality, cost, compliance, and prompt deliveries. The fresh graduates are lacking knowledge about the ongoings of industry and there is a gap between academic education and industry expectations from pharma graduates. This comprehensive updated Pharmaceutical Technology Handbook helps in reducing the gap in understanding technology, modern pharma equipment, and plant design to some extent. Divided into six sections, the articles presented in this book, in one way or another, touch all aspects of succeeding in a competitive situation. The highlight of this book is its focus on the layout for various manufacturing sections, each prepared by expert architects/consultants. The authors are conversant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and have been instrumental in delivering manufacturing units of global standards approved by various approving agencies.
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Early Buddhist Artisans and their Architectural Vocabulary
₹1,600.00Author: S Settar
The early Buddhist architectural vocabulary, being the first of its kind, maintained its monopoly for about half a millennium, beginning from the third century BCE. To begin with, it was oral, not written. The Jain, Hindu, and other Indian sectarian builders later developed their vocabulary on this foundation, though not identically. An attempt is made here to understand this vocabulary and the artisans who first made use of it.
In the epigraphic ledger, the first reference to the mythical creator of the universe, the Visvakarma (Visakama), is made on the thupas at Sanchi and Kanaganahalli; the earliest excavators of cave temples, comprising five specialists – selavdhaki, nayikamisa, kadhicaka, mahakataka and mithaka – as well as a team of master-architects and supervisors, called the navakamis, appear at Kanheri. Besides these, there were also others called avesanis, atevasinas, acaryas, and upajjhayas all over the Buddhist world. The list does not end with these, because there were yet others called vadhakis (carpenters), seli-vadhakis (stonecutters), sela-rupakas (stone sculptors), mithakas (polishers), and so on. All these artisans who have recorded their life stories on the stone surface are identified, and their professional contributions evaluated here for the first time.
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Parkinson’s Disease in India: From Clinic to Bench
₹1,500.00Editors: Madhuri Behari, SP Gorthi
The book fills a void in the knowledge about difference in Parkinson’s disease as seen India, if any from the rest of the world. It will provide a reference for any student of neurology wanting to learn the finer nuances of Parkinson’s disease in India. The book is written by Indian authors who have studied different aspects of Parkinson’s disease in depth, covering all aspects of Parkinson’s disease. The book is painstakingly drafted to cover all aspects of Parkinson’s disease from demography, etiology, clinical features (both motor and non-motor), complications, treatment modalities, its impact on the sufferer and the family and the financial aspect.
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Legends of Travancore – A Numismatic Heritage
₹1,250.00The Kingdom of Travancore in the Southern part of India was a native state in British India which was well known for its progressive outlook. Its enlightened royalty ruled the country as Sree Padmanabha Dasa. They had in place a well oiled administrative mechanism that implemented various programs and reforms, resulting in an overall development of Travancore. Though Travancore was under the colonial rulers, there was a well-orchestrated administrative machinery for coinage. Coins were minted as per the specifications ordered by the periodically issued Royal Proclamations. It is creditable that Travancore retained its independence in its functioning to a large extent. This book is an insight into the coins of Modern Travancore (from 1729 AD) which not only reflects the religious beliefs of the rulers, but also sketches the socio-political atmosphere of the period. Dr Joseph Thomas hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, is a Professor of Urology at Manipal University in India. His passion for collecting coins developed into a serious numismatic pursuit. His special area of interest is the study of the history of Venad and Travancore. His detailed study of the Travancore coins and the various related issues give an insight into the rich numismatic heritage of modern Travancore. He is a Life Member of the Philatelic and Numismatic Association of Thiruvananthapuram and a Life Member of the South Indian Numismatic Society, Chennai.
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Economics of Survival: Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Prosperity
₹1,200.00Author: Girish P Jakhotiya
The last two decades have seen significant geopolitical and economic issues, like the global financial crisis, escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a once-in-a-century pandemic, rising US-China tensions, and, most importantly, the weakening economies of rich countries. This book reflects on the ever-increasing inequality in our society and the possibilities of economic collapse, and argues for a different economic model. In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, this book highlights the importance of a macro-level approach in creating a global economy for the sustainable use of scarce resources.
This book identifies major gaps in the current global infrastructure, and goes on to propose a possible direction towards a peaceful and equitable coexistence. This book is an interesting read for scholars and students of geopolitics, economics, or international relations, and for the general reader interested in these fields.
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Navigating Childhood Stuttering: A Guide to Management of Stuttering at Home and School
₹850.00Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Navigating Childhood Stuttering: A Guide to Managing Stuttering at Home and School is an essential resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and therapists supporting children who stutter. While stuttering is a lifelong condition, it can be effectively managed with the right understanding, strategies, and consistent support. Relapses are common, particularly when children face high-pressure situations, experience low self-esteem, or fail to consistently apply fluency techniques. Environmental factors such as academic stress, peer teasing, and rapid changes in routine can also exacerbate disfluencies.
This guide provides parents, teachers, and therapists with tools to understand the complexities of stuttering and create supportive environments. It includes chapters on the basics of fluent speech, identifying relapse triggers, and integrating speech strategies into daily routines.
Using evidence-based techniques and practical exercises, the book emphasizes that stuttering does not limit a child’s potential. It also highlights the importance of fostering an environment where children feel confident and understood. The book offers actionable steps to help children build self-esteem, improve communication skills, and thrive socially and academically. It provides guidance on fostering confidence and inclusiveness, helping children feel understood and supported. By empowering families and educators with knowledge and strategies, the book aims to enhance the quality of life for children who stutter, ensuring they thrive in all areas of life.Interested readers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Climate Change and Public Health: Governance and Challenges
₹850.00Editors: Helmut Brand, Neethi V Rao, Dhanasree Jayaram
Climate Change and Public Health: Governance and Challenges aims to provide a comprehensive overview of various ways in which climate change and public health are interlinked. It touches upon a range of issues such as the impacts of climate change on health, the impacts of the health sector on climate change, intersections between health and climate policies, and the geopolitics of climate change and health. The book delves into specific topics such as air pollution, heat health, climate finance, and water security, among other relevant issues concerning the broader theme of the book. One of the objectives of the book is to explore different approaches and methodologies involving studying the interlinkages between climate change and health, including assessing the health impacts of climate change and designing policies to address climate and health governance. It covers both global and Indian contexts, thereby providing diverse perspectives on climate change and public health, and striving to explore effective and inclusive ways of tackling this major challenge.
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Bio Banking for Affordable Healthcare Practices and Research
₹850.00Editors: Praveen Hoogar, N Udupa
Bio Banking for Affordable Healthcare Practices and Research provides a holistic understanding of how bio banking is an essential component of crucial treatments. This extends to understanding bio banking processes in a post-accident period as well, where shortage of bio elements such as blood, skin, eye, bone, platelets, kidney, liver, or any genetic components during treatment might cause a serious issue. The book explains how bio banking extends a helping hand in crucial situations where a small negligence might cost a life or lifetime injury.
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The Practice of Geopolitics
₹850.00Author: M D Nalapat
Intended to be a Practioner’s Guide to Geopolitics, the book provides a look into the thought processes that generate correct and timely analysis of global events. Geopolitics needs to weave within its analytical grasp economics, society, strategy and even culture, as the science deals with overall national capabilities as well as the mutal synergy and frictions between nations. Although a broad range of subjects has been covered in the book, each is anchored in the ground reality of events having a profound impact on the lives of citizens and on world events. The growing interconnectedness of the globe has resulted in a need to do away with the popular west centric models of international relations and to view events not through that single prism but from a holistic viewpoint that accepts the relevance and maturity of different histories and geographies. What the book provides is an alternative Weltanschauung to the dominant models of geopolitical analysis, so that the science is enabled to cross beyond the narrow boundaries which have confined. The scope and applicability of its analysis. The rise of Asia needs a geopolitical vision unique to the continent, and this is what has been provided by Professor Nalapat.
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Ancient India: Identities, Boundaries and Cultural Practices
₹800.00Editors: D A Prasanna, Hemanth Kadambi
The book comprises of papers which reflect on the multiple strands of scholarship on ancient India and also explores alternate perspectives for understanding India’s past. Both textual and archaeological sources are used in framing the book, and the themes include connected histories, identities, and cultural practices, which make the book an interesting read. It is a beginning to revitalize India’s diverse and profound past with a new-found rigour to inform the reader the incredible diversity and richness of the historical construction of the past.
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SuperHeavy Elements
₹800.00Authors: Gottfried Münzenberg
Today, we live in a time when natural elements, even the ones which are not found in Nature can be made artificially. Making chemical elements: a dream of mankind has come true. SuperHeavy Elements (SHE), much heavier than those in Nature, have recently been created and is the subject of this book. The author, an insider of SHE research, led the German group which discovered the first series of SHE created by cold fusion. The book takes you through the journey of discovering a new element and the historical development of the field. Besides picturing the author?s personal experiences, the book addresses the physics of the creation of the chemical elements in the universe and the artificial synthesis of SHE in the laboratory. This book is written for a broad readership to allow the readers to participate in the fascination and excitement of discovering a new SHE. The book is also educational as it includes basic physics and new developments of SHE research, besides the historical aspects of it. For those readers who are interested in more details of SHE research, a bibliography including popular scientific articles as well as original papers are introduced in the book.
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Pharmaceutical Consumer Complaints: A Guide to Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry
₹795.00Editors: Girish Pai Kulyadi, Muddukrishna B S, Richa Ajay Dayaramani
This book is an excellent guide in analyzing consumer complaints and will aid the students who are yet to gain industry experience. It is necessary for resolving consumer complaints in pharmaceutical industry where such concerns are frequently received. The case studies provide a vivid description of defects that will help identify the nature of the issue, possible root cause of such complaints, and subsequent remediation.
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Nursing Skills for the Novices
₹750.00Editors:
Nursing Skills for Novices is an essential resource designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students entering clinical practice. This manual outlines the key roles and responsibilities required to deliver high-quality patient care. With a focus on fundamental nursing procedures, it integrates the latest evidence-based practices and includes updated guidelines, tailored to the Indian healthcare setting.
One of the standout features of this manual is the inclusion of checklists for each procedure, enabling students and faculty to assess the efficacy of basic nursing skills. The reader-friendly format ensures ease of use, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching.
Key features include objectives and relevance for each skill, pre-reading for procedures, and procedural checklists. This first edition simplifies the challenges faced by novice nurses, making it a useful resource for students and teachers. Nursing Skills for Novices is a vital tool for building nursing competencies in today’s clinical environments.Interested readers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Capturing the Cosmic Light – A Handbook of Astrophotography
₹670.00Author: Sathyakumar P M Sharma
The Handbook of Astrophotography is the first book dedicated to Astronomical Imaging through modest equipment, and the first to be published in India. It is a chronicle of the techniques learnt and employed by the author and is by no means proprietary. It is assumed that the reader is equipped with the basic knowledge to use a digital camera. After showing the many methods to capture the Cosmos, the book shows how to process these images. It is designed to be a handbook and not a user manual. The author hopes that the reader will be confident in astronomical imaging and develop his/her own techniques after reading the book. Sathyakumar started Astrophotography in January 2006 with a homemade wooden star-tracking mount and a camera borrowed from a friend. He later used his homemade Newtonian reflector telescope and an inexpensive digital camera to capture photos of the Moon. With an MSc in Aerospace engineering from the University of Salford, Manchester, he joined Opticstar Ltd, as a design engineer. There he was trained on the latest of astronomical instruments available for the amateur astrophotographer and eventually purchased the Celestron C8 Schmidt cassegrain telescope and the CG-5 Equatorial mount. Currently, he uses a GSO 6 inch RC telescope and an HEQ5-PRO computerized mount as well as an Orion 80ED Apochromatic telescope for astrophotography. He also owns an Astrotrac to take wide field vistas of the Cosmos. He is now employed as a Scientific Officer at Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka.
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A Birder’s Handbook to Manipal
₹655.00The third edition of A Birder’s Handbook to Manipal documents 260 species of birds observed in Manipal since 2009. It is more concise and informative than the previous editions, covers more species and has up-to-date maps and documentation notes. This edition also comes with a waterproof quick-ID guide for easy use in the field, as well as bird sounds. Ramit Singal is a former student of Manipal Institute of Technology. He founded the Manipal Birders’ Club and authored the first and second editions of this book. In the past, he has been associated with Centre for Wildlife Studies and Nature Conservation Foundation as well as a number of short-term projects across the country. He enjoys spreading the love for birds amongst others and has been working with bird-related citizen science projects over the past few years.
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In Solidarity: The Women in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Novels
₹650.00Author: Pradipta Shyam Chowdhury
The Women in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Novels explores the concept of “solidarity”, through an in-depth reading of the “Parsi-Pakistani-Punjabi” writer’s works. As a writer, Bapsi Sidhwa resists a defined category, which gives her the fluid perspective of an “insider-outsider”. In context of Third World feminism, Pradeepta Shyam Choudhary delineates the writer’s significant position in the discourse, drawing a parallel between her voice and the characters in her stories.
Drawing on the motif of the feminist quest for self-establishment in her writings, this book analyzes the issues raised about lived experiences of women in the Third World in general, and South Asia in particular. It illustrates Bapsi Sidhwa as a reminiscent thinker, highlighting her acute awareness of social conditions.
Bringing to the forefront the diasporic elements of her creative career, this book focuses mainly on four of Bapsi Sidhwa’s novels – Water, The Pakistani Bride, Ice-Candy-Man, and An American Brat.
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