Vikram: 84 books

"Taste and see" is a story in the form of a poem about a gay man’s quest for love in the world of dating apps and hookups. He eventually experiences a relationship that is both spiritual and sensual. “A lyrical study of passion, both religious and carnal.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Radiation Oncology Primer and Review describes the fundamental concepts, nomenclature and definitions of the field of radiation oncology that every trainee or practitioner needs to know. Divided into three sections, Radiation Oncology Primer and Review covers basic science, clinical science, and technical...

Vikotam is a naive narcissist who provokes the established order of things in his personal quest for answers. With each new ‘situation’ he gets himself into, he emerges smarter and wiser or so he thinks. Our story chronicles the ‘coming of age’ of a restless young Vikotam, as he makes his jagged...

From being used to prototype designs and build custom toys, 3D printing technology is now ready to churn out everything from space stations and human organs to houses and food too

This brief views the environment through diverse lenses – those of standard economics, institutional economics, political science, environmental science and ecology. Chapter 2 discusses diverse theoretical and statistical models – constrained optimization models, game theory, differential equations,...

Have you ever asked yourself what gives comfort to someone who demands and accepts a bribe, sells drugs or commits professional crimes for money? The majority of these people are not wealthy, and they accept small amounts of money every day from their victims. Cash, Corruption and Economic...

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Learn to create your own blog using the Jekyll static site generator. You’ll start with a simple template, add new features to it, automate any maintenance, attach social sharing, and begin writing. By the end of Creating Blogs with Jekyll, you will be able to create custom blogs with Jekyll, update...

Inspection is crucial to the management of ageing infrastructure. Visual information on structures is regularly collected but very little work exists on its organised and quantitative analysis, even though image processing can significantly enhance these inspection processes and transfer real financial...

This book provides insight into the practical design of VLSI circuits.  It is aimed at novice VLSI designers and other enthusiasts who would like to understand VLSI design flows.  Coverage includes key concepts in CMOS digital design, design of DSP and communication blocks on FPGAs, ASIC front end...

Working up a ‘case’ for presentation to the examiner is an integral part of clinical learning. Case presentations give opportunity for applying the knowledge of diseases and the clinical skills for evaluation and management of a patient. This practical application (of theory and clinical skills)...

Here is a novel that weaves interlacing tales, riveting cricket games, and the realities of life. Dravid’s stories and experiences of his vibrant characters exhort you to think beyond the mundane and get you to reflect upon the ultimate ride, life and its very authentic challenges. Entertaining...

After Veer begs a handsome stranger to give him a lift to the Gateway of India in Mumbai on New Years Eve, he inadvertently leaves his cell phone in the mans car. Moments after the clock strikes midnight, Veer calls his phone and is relieved when the driver answers. After they agree to meet the next...

The first time Veer set his eyes on Maia, he felt such an intense attraction that he was swept away by the magic. Strangely, Maia felt it too. Soon it became their lives. It was as if the only reality was this inexplicable force that drew them together. However, just like the whirlwind that it was,...