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  • The Watershed Moment

    Author: Aniket Ghanashyam

    Rapid population growth and exponential rise in the demand for water have escalated conflicts for nations, both domestically and internationally. Yet, humans remain oblivious to the inevitable impending dangers of water insecurity and water scarcity. Today, the world is learning lessons from its acts of commission and omission. This book outlines pragmatic strategies to deal with the urgent problem of water insecurity based on a few effective (but often forgotten) methods successfully employed by our ancestors, along with some innovative new schemes.
    The Watershed Moment highlights the vital role that water has played in creating, consolidating, protecting, and preserving civilizations globally. Human beings and civilizations have survived and thrived, thanks to the perennial and reliable access to water – the elixir of life. This book points towards solutions which are financially feasible, politically viable, and culturally acceptable in addressing the issue of water insecurity.

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    650.00
  • Living Cultures of Tulunadu

    Authors: Praveen Shetty |Nithesh Anchan

    Tulunadu, a region along the southwestern coast of India, despite the influence of modernity and
    the intermingling of cultures, has sustained its age-old practices and traditions. This book provides a
    glimpse into the cultures of Tulunadu, capturing the lived experiences of its people while examining
    diverse perspectives on these traditions. Through a harmonious blend of visuals and narratives, it
    introduces the readers to the essence of Tuluvas that defines the living cultures of Tulunadu.
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  • Lived Experiences of Hospitality Connoisseurs

    Editors: Thirugnanasambantham| Vidya Patwardhan| Senthil Kumara| Partho Pratim Seal

    Lived Experiences of Hospitality Connoisseurs is a collection of 51 case studies about dynamic experiences in the culinary world. The case studies range from lessons learnt by distinguished personalities, culinary traditions, sustainable food practices, entrepreneurial innovations, and business acceleration in the industry.

    This book is an amalgamation of stories in the workplace, diversity and inclusion practices in the industry, and initiatives to meet societal needs and consumer desires. The lucid narration of the case studies, which depict novel thinking and innovation in culinary practices, makes this book appealing for the general readers interested in the world of cuisine.

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    300.00
  • Digital Academics: Deliberations on Higher Education in India

    Editors: Piyashi Dutta | Lakhan Raghuvanshi

    Digital Academics: Deliberations on Higher Education in India examines deliberations and discussions around the virtual classroom, delving into the nuances of teaching, learning, and assessment in the online mode of pedagogy. Through critical case studies and narratives, it reflects on the experiences of students and teachers, and analyzes the effect of virtual teaching on the modes of learning, transmission of information, and the very form of knowledge dissemination.

    This book endeavours to bring a realistic perspective to digital academics and the intervention of technology in the academic space, an essential read for scholars and readers interested in the field.

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    480.00
  • Tapaalu Mani

    Author: Rabhindranath Tagore, Translator: Mounesh Badiger

    ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕವಿ ರವೀಂದ್ರನಾಥ ಠಾಕೂರರ ‘ಡಾಕ್ ಘರ್’ ಬಹಳ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ನಾಟಕ. ಮಗುವಿನ ಮನೋದೈಹಿಕ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕಲೆಯ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಕಣ್ಣಿನಿಂದ ನೋಡುವ ಎರಡಂಕದ ಪುಟ್ಟ ನಾಟಕವಿದು. ಇದು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವ ಮಾಯಾವಾಸ್ತವ ಬಹಳ ಅಪರೂಪವಾದದ್ದು. ಇದರ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಪಾತ್ರ ಮಗುವೇ ಆಗಿದ್ದರೂ ಇದರ ವಸ್ತು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗಳಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ದೊಡ್ಡವರಿಗೇ ಅನ್ವಯವಾಗುವಂತಿದೆ. ಮೌನೇಶ ಬಡಿಗೇರರು ಇದನ್ನು ಉತ್ತರಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಭಾಷೆಗೆ ತಂದು ಕನ್ನಡದ ನಾಟಕವೇ ಎನ್ನುವಷ್ಟು ರೂಪಾಂತರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇದರ ಪ್ರಯೋಗದ ಹೊಸ ಹೊಸ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕನ್ನಡ ರಂಗಭೂಮಿ ಇನ್ನೂ ಶೋಧಿಸಬೇಕಿದೆ.

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  • History of Private Banking in South Canara District (1906-69)

    Author: Amol Agrawal

    This book explores the unique history of banking in India’s South Canara district. The origin and growth of banking in this region played a significant role in the history of Indian banking, but its contributions remain under-researched. The banks of South Canara are particularly noteworthy as they implemented financially inclusive practices long before they were made mandatory during the nationalization of banks in 1969.

    The other sixteen nationalized banks were predominantly from the four metropolitan cities Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, and Madras. The banks of South Canara warrant special attention as the prevalence of this establishment came about in a comparatively remote district. The banks also introduced and continued to offer many schemes for the benefit of the people in the region. This book traces the evolution of banks from the South Canara and how they have contributed to the rich local administrative history of the region.

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    580.00
  • Adolescent Health

    Author: Prateek Srivastava, Vaishali K, H Vinod Bhat, Suzanne Broadbent.

    Protecting and nurturing adolescents is of fundamental importance to any family. However, adolescents and parents in different communities face unique challenges in understanding adolescent health due to various factors. Despite their intention to meet the demand for a healthy adolescent lifestyle, there is a lack of resources, an increase in unhealthy eating, and negative changes in lifestyle habits. In this context, it is essential to ponder upon the question, “What does it mean to be healthy for an adolescent?”. This sourcebook provides a holistic understanding of aspects like growth, nourishment, stability in environment, overcoming emotional barriers, and providing support for mental health. It is a guide for both parents and adolescents, and approaches the foundational question from the caregiver and the adolescent perspectives. The authors sincerely believe that investing in children is one of the vital things a society can do to build a better future.

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  • In Solidarity: The Women in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Novels

    Author: 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 – WaterThe Pakistani BrideIce-Candy-Man, and An American Brat.

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    650.00
  • Malekaadina Kathegalu

    Author: Malvika Tewari, Editor: Deepta Sateesh

    Malekaadina Kathegalu is a fictional story set in the rich dense rainforest of Agumbe, narrating the journey of Nitya, a young girl who travels to the small village with her father, a conservationist. This book is the result of a research experiment responding to and reimagining the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR), a tool used to document biological diversity of local communities. Set in the Western Ghats, the story weaves popular references like Malgudi Days in the narrative with the experiences of the people living in Agumbe, Karnataka.

    To most people, the Western Ghats is a range of hills on the west coast of India with lush forests in the monsoon and a repository of minerals. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and a biodiversity hotspot. To the residents of Agumbe, it is much more: cultural relations, ritual practices, and connections with other-than-human sentient beings. The nature-culture understandings, which comprise of everyday practices of food, kitchen gardens, and medicinal practices, and wandering on foot are experienced by Nitya throughout the story.

    Malekaadina Kathegalu reflects the realities and complexities surrounding countless changes in ancient ecologies due to pressures of rapid development, and the diverse aspirations of new generations in a time of environmental crisis. It records the rich diversity of other-than-human beings and material and atmospheric changes across time through primary research using creative mixed methods.

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    450.00
  • Geopolitics of the 21st Century

    Author: M D Nalapat

    The war in Ukraine has once again brought to the forefront the interconnectedness of countries to one another. Supply chains and markets have become global, and the need to ensure price and quality competitiveness on the part of manufacturers, service providers, and producers has meant increasing reliance among countries for sourcing items essential to their own economies. The consequence of such interdependence has resulted in the intersection of geopolitics with several aspects of our lives. Our societies are more closely connected than ever before. While there have been instances of peaceful coexistence, tensions within and between countries have multiplied and, at times, have erupted into open conflict. Understanding the ebb and flow of events within countries has become essential in comprehending global factors which affect our lives. This book provides an insight into significant dynamics of our time, and what they might lead us to.

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    1,900.00
  • MOMO

    Author: Michael Ende ,Translator: Jayashree Kasaravalli

    The fantasy novel originally written in German and translated into English, has been enjoyed by millions of readers worldwide. It has now been translated into Kannada as well. The novel has a very unusual story about time. The story describes how people in the modern era use the time, and a girl named MOMO teaches how it should be used. Humans have stolen time from modern societies, and a little girl of mysterious origin brings it back. In today’s society, the story has timeless relevance.

    ನಗರದ ಅಂಚಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಳುಬಿದ್ದಿದೆ ಒಂದು ಆಂಪಿ ಥೀಯೇಟರ್. ಅಲ್ಲಿರುವ ದಿಕ್ಕಿಲ್ಲದ ಪುಟ್ಟ ಹುಡುಗಿ ಮೊಮೊ. ಒಂದು ದಿನ ಬೂದು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಬಟ್ಟೆ ತೊಟ್ಟು ದುಷ್ಟರು ಸದ್ದಿಲ್ಲದೇ ಬಂದು ನಗರವನ್ನು ಆಕ್ರಮಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಅವರನ್ನು ಹಿಮ್ಮೆಟ್ಟಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಿರುವುದು ಮೊಮೊಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ. ಅವಳು ಪ್ರೊಫೆಸರ್ ಹೋರಾ ಮತ್ತು ಅವರಲ್ಲಿರುವ ವಿಚಿತ್ರ ಆಮೆಯ ನೆರವಿನಿಂದ ಕಾಲದ ಸರಹದ್ದುಗಳನ್ನು ದಾಟಿ ಆ ದುಷ್ಟರ ಒಳಸಂಚುಗಳನ್ನು ಬಯಲುಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ‘ಮೊಮೊ’ ಕಾಲವನ್ನು ಕದಿಯುವವರ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿರುವ ಜೊತೆಗೇ ಕದ್ದ ಕಾಲವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತೆ ಜನರಿಗೆ ತಂದುಕೊಡುವ ಒಂದು ಮಗುವಿನ ಸಾಹಸಮಯ ಕಥೆಯು ಆಗಿದೆ.

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    450.00
  • The Pollen Waits on Tiptoe

    Author: Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre  Translator: Madhav Ajjampur

    The book presents English translations of 26 selected poems of 20th-century Kannada literature’s varakavi (heaven-touched poet) and one of the greatest lyric poets to have lived: Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre.

    Although no selection of Bendre’s poems, even in the original Kannada, can ever be representative of the astonishing range of his poetry, the poems in this book give the reader a sampling of some of the different types of poems Bendre wrote – including the blank verse of his sonnets, the free verse of some of his later poetry, and the overwhelmingly-euphonic lyric poems of his first period. Several of the included poems are also acknowledged classics.

    A standout feature of this book is its character as a multimedia presentation. Given the exceptional aural quality of Bendre’s poetry, a provision has been made for the reader to listen to audio recordings of each poem, in both its original and translated forms. Also included are Afterwords which, among other things, contain stories about Bendre, interesting anecdotes related to the poems, and reflections on the process of translation.

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  • The Wisdom Behind Surgical Aphorisms
    What the masters tell us

    This book aims to accomplish the following goals:

    – To provide timely advice to surgeons both young and old in times of clinical dilemma

    – To reiterate the well-established principles of clinical surgery like meticulous history taking, diligent examination, and keen observation

    – To reassure budding surgeons that apprehension and self-doubt are not new and can be overcome by perseverance

    – To warn the younger generation that the basic principles like a thorough knowledge of anatomy have not become obsolete with the advent of technology

    – Above all, to emphasize that surgery is as much an art as it is science and is a vocation that is fulfilling in the truest sense

    Hands-on training in clinical skills is being increasingly neglected. The advent of competitive MCQ-based exams to gain entry into postgraduate training has made young medical graduates more intent on collecting facts than skills. Hence, young surgeons of today are ill-prepared to face the real world filled with uncertainties. This book is written primarily to guide these young and unsure surgeons, through the fatherly advice contained in the aphorisms. Of course, the wisdom behind the aphorisms is timeless and could be inculcated by the young and the old alike.

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  • The King Who Got Lost
    A Historical Play about Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

    Young Mummadi, put on the throne by the British after the last Mysore war in 1799, was brought up under the watchful guidance of the far-sighted and shrewd Dowager Maharani Lakshmammanni. After falling into the hands of the powerful and politically experienced Dewan Purnaiah, he had a tortuous and tortured life. The young prince was never able to outgrow the influence of two of these mentors. To add to this, Mummadi, fell prey to an easy and rather voluptuous life. He was married but in addition to his many wedded consorts, he was caught in the spying and quarrelsome domestic life. Mummadi could never, despite valiant efforts, free himself and grow into a self-confident king.

    The pressures of the ruthless British administration and the local, disruptive, and rebellious chieftains made Mummadi’s life a sad, tragic tale bordering on the ridiculous and the pathetic.

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    200.00
  • MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
    What doctors, patients, and hospitals should know

    The 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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  • Master Story Tellers of India

    Master Storytellers of India is a close study of miniatures in Indian English literature – miniatures from life that have the power to light up a face with a smile and touch hearts. It is a critical study of the short stories of seven major Indo-Anglian short story writers of India and traces the beginnings of short story writing in India, the influences on the writers, the themes used and the techniques employed in writing the short story in English. The primary objective of the study is to identify thematic similarities in the stories and study the various techniques used to present the themes. The broader purpose is to showcase the varied hues of life portrayed in Indian English literature.

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  • Maru and the Maple Leaf

    Maru and the Maple Leaf follows Priti Moghe as she reads through three cartons of writings that she has inherited from Maru Sivaraman. Priti and Maru are themselves characters from the author’s oeuvre. Ingeniously, she has interwoven a biography of her own writing life into Priti’s relationship with her fellow doctor, Stephen Woodhouse.

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  • Last Bench Se

    This is a collection of poems by Abhinav Grover which are well illustrated with sketches by some of his friends in this book. It is a collection of poems that he wrote while in engineering classes, as the author confesses. Some of them have already found appreciation in terms of prizes in competitions and praises by known poets.

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  • India-China Relations: Prospects for Synergy Building in the Twenty First Century

    This book is the report on a National Seminar on the theme India – China Relations: Prospects for Synergy Building in the Twenty First Century organized by the Manipal Centre for Asian Studies, Manipal University, Manipal in collaboration with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies Kolkata during 2, 3 December 2011.

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  • Comets – Nomads of the Solar System

    This book introduces the general reader to the world of comets – those celestial visitors from the outer Solar System that occasionally visit the Earth’s neighbourhood and put up spectacular shows in the night sky. The world had geared up for just such a show at the end of 2013, when Comet ISON was expected to light up the night sky. Using the occasion to bring the world of comets to those interested, this book is a delightful read about the quirky world of these unpredictable visitors. Apart from lucidly and accurately updating the reader about what comets are, where they come from, why is it that they assume the fantastic shapes they do etc. “Comets” also regales the reader with myths about comets in various cultural contexts, snippets about famous comets in the history of mankind, anecdotes on comet discoveries and discoverers, the bewildering procedures followed while naming comets and much more. The book takes a hard look at the hype surrounding the fiery expectations about Comet ISON an cautions the reader that, while there was a good chance of the comet blazing forth in the skies of December 2013, there was a realistic chance that the comet would not survive its close encounter with the Sun. Sadly, the pessimistic predictions came true and the comet disintegrated as it went around the Sun. As we wait for chance to throw us a Great Comet to gaze at in the future, “Comets: Nomads of the Solar System” is an excellent guide to prepare for the event!

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