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Puranas are not Itihasí or history as it is understood in the West. A proper interpretation of iItihas and the Puranas would be to regard them as the words of seers who availed themselves of the available literature and classified it into various tomes of ancient life that contributed handsomely...

Mother Teresa is the personification of mercy and compassion reaching out to alleviate the suffering of millions the world over. She is one of those rare persons who transcended all barriers of race, religion, creed and nationality. Mother Teresa started her mission, the Missionaries of Charity,...

The Vishnu Purana is believed to be one of the most important Puranas and most valuable ancient records of the faith called ‘Sanatan Dharma’ which erroneously often called the Hindu Dharma. It has its value enhanced for two reasons; one, it has detailed description of how a man should live in...

Letters and documents related to Roda Selleck Pollock (1877–1970), her husband, James Barkley Pollock (1863–1934), Ann Arbor, Michigan; their families, including John and Margaret Allen, Ann Arbor; Cathelia Selleck, Ann Arbor; Anne Finlayson Bennett and Junia Bennett, Farmington, Arkansas; John Isaac...

In this landmark work, the author team led by Dr. Sean Carroll presents the general principles of the genetic basis of morphological change through a synthesis of evolutionary biology with genetics and embryology. In this extensively revised second edition, the authors delve into the latest discoveries,...

The first advanced textbook to provide a useful introduction in a brief, coherent and comprehensive way, with a focus on the fundamentals. After having read this book, students will be prepared to understand any of the many multi-authored books available in this field that discuss a particular aspect...

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar,...

Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics have been introduced in modelling and simulation of drying and storage systems, these techniques are expected to dominate the future research and development of drying and storages, and should reduce losses and improve the quality of agricultural...

When Rebels Become Stakeholders: Democracy, Agency and Social Change in India explores the agency of ordinary men and women in the making of democratic social change in India. The study is specific to India, but the issues that it examines are of wider significance. The authors join the debate on...

Rights occupy an important place in man's life. Success of democracy depends on intelligent citizens. Rights enable citizens to take part in administration and this lead to the success of democracy. The philosophy of human rights is similar with that of the values. Human rights promotion is the work...

This book examines international efforts to provide security in post-conflict sites and explains why internal security should be given precedence in statebuilding endeavours. The work begins by exploring the evolution of security sectors in mature liberal democratic states, before examining...

Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation. The book explores the major skills needed to become an effective conservation professional by offering useful advice on a range of topics....

Transcriptions of the letters of Lucia Rebecka Brown (1894–1986) describe growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, attending Macalester College, teaching high school in small Minnesota towns, seeking jobs during the Depression, and selling magazines. Includes some letters of her father, Dr. LeRoy Brown (1855–1932);...

Letters and documents related to Roda Selleck Pollock (1877–1970), Ann Arbor, Michigan; her daughters, Cathelia and Nina; Roda’s stepdaughter, Florence Pollock Borel (including letters from Hawaii); Clara Selleck Colquitt; Grace Sheldon Vogt; Lois Graves Hopkins; and Prof. Harley Harris Bartlett.