R Kumar: 40 books

This book is a collection of short stories. Prose and some poetry make an interesting blend! The poems paint a story too. As we walk down the path of life, often times a word, a moment, an occasion may trigger of the imagination and we tread into a realm of make-believe. Other times, we walk...

A tapestry is a heavy cloth with rich, often multi-coloured designs and scenes embroidered on it. It may be seen hung on a wall, to be viewed by all. This book is peek into my life. As this tapestry was being woven, one side of it looked like a maze of tangled threads. One could make little...

Negotiation is an important managerial skill. The ability to negotiate across cultures becomes even more challenging due to differences in institutional practices. This book explores how the institutional environment in India and China shapes their negotiating behaviour.

This book is about God and the Devil, purity and lust, sin and salvation. The demon spirit Jezebel takes possession of Francis working in a multi-national corporation. His straying out of marriage into a sexual relationship with the glamour-woman of his dreams, results in the destruction of...

Introducing the reader to the mathematics beyond complex networked systems, these lecture notes investigate graph theory, graphical models, and methods from statistical physics. Complex networked systems play a fundamental role in our society, both in everyday life and in scientific research, with...

Aims To some, the field of neurogenetics appears perplexing and indecipherable. In this volume, we will address this issue by providing clinicians with a framework for dealing with these disorders. This book is not intended to be an in-depth, comprehensive review of all neurogenetic conditions from...

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A brand new collection of powerful insights into building outstanding customer relationships… 4 pioneering books, now in a convenient e-format, at a great price!   4 remarkable eBooks help you develop rock-solid, high-value long-term customer relationships: levels of loyalty you thought...

Broad perspective on collectivity in the life sciences, from microorganisms to human consensus, and the theoretical and empirical opportunities and challenges. Many researchers and scholars in the life sciences have become increasingly critical of the traditional methodological focus on the...

Despite battling depression in his mid-teens, Rohit Kumar fulfilled his beloved parents’ dream of becoming a doctor in 1990. He was one of Canada’s first hospitalists before setting up a highly successful private practice, and acquired specialized expertise in treating patients with chronic pain...

Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world and a staple food for around 3 billion people. It has been estimated that demand for wheat could increase by up to 560% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and...

The fifteen seductive sex stories in this steamy first volume of literary erotica from Asia are certain to entertain and arouse. Absolutely nothing is out of bounds, offering readers a glimpse into the erotic lives of Asia’s inhabitants. Bestselling authors Stephen Leather and John Burdett are joined...

Demystify Big Data and discover how to bring operational intelligence to your data to revolutionize your work About This Book Get maximum use out of your data with Splunk's exceptional analysis and visualization capabilities Analyze and understand your operational data skillfully using this end-to-end...

In the world of terrorism, knowledge is a critical asset. Recent studies have revealed that, among international terrorists, there is a global sharing of ideas, tactics, strategies, and lessons learned. Teaching Terror examines this sharing of information in the terrorist world, shaping our understanding...