The book is intended to provide comprehensive introduction to the important aspects of the field of forest pathology and tree diseases. The book is arranged in two major parts. The fundamental chapters, present forest diseases, pathogens, epidemics, and management that is applicable to all forest trees. The applied chapters on the individual crops that are grouped alphabetically present information on the symptoms, pathogen and integrated management of major diseases of forest trees. It wa...

The book entitled Diseases of Field Crops and their Management provides most recent information about major diseases of cultivation field crops, their symptoms, pathogen characters, epidemiology, and management. In order to make the book all in one, the importance of major diseases has also been dealt with in brief.Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

This volume presents select papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics. The papers discuss advances in the fields of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Some of the themes include slope stability, shallow and deep foundations, geosynthetics, ground improvement techniques, etc. A strong emphasis is placed on connecting academic research and field practice, with many examples, case studie...

Poems from a Septic Tank, 2002-2014 and Rarely Thereafter is a humble compilation of Ramakrishnan Parthasarathy's poems written across his age spectrum - from 23 to even a 45, but mostly between 23 and 35 - and an attempt toward its publication. The constituent short poems capture past writing bouts occasioned by unbalanced boredom, angst and/or melancholia that required immediate dissipation, so Ramakrishnan sincerely hopes that some reader somewhere is moved by at least some of ...

Who was Sai Baba? Where did he come from and what was his message? How and why was he worshipped as a God? Who were his disciples and why were they attracted to him? What do his devotees, numbering millions all over the country, think of his lilas? Have they experienced his compassion, and received succour and relief in their hour of need?These questions are answered in this biography of a living God who charmed and captured the hearts of people from all walks of life, of all religions, rich ...

Deals with the basic concepts associated with the running of a business such as Value Systems, Work Ethics, Stress Management, Productivity, Leadership and Time Management. Also analyses one’s relationship with the world at large. The emphasis is on self development through study and reflection of the higher values of life rather than correcting the external world. Towards the end the book highlights a human being’s role in achieving the ultimate management by gaining identity with one’s o...

Deals with the basic concepts associated with the running of a business such as Value Systems, Work Ethics, Stress Management, Productivity, Leadership and Time Management. Also analyses one’s relationship with the world at large. The emphasis is on self-development through study and reflection of the higher values of life rather than correcting the external world. Towards the end the book highlights a human being’s role in achieving the ultimate management by gaining identity with one’s o...

The human race has accepted the word God unquestionably from time immemorial. Which has resulted in an avalanche of diverse faiths warring with each other. To circumvent this and present the true nature of God the thesis provides adequate literature. God is the supreme Self, a Sakshi, a detached Witness of activities of the body, mind and intellect. A role in beings which fits in with that of petrol in vehicles. Petrol is a sakshi which activates vehicles while witnessing the best or worst...

On a rock on the road to a hill temple are carved the names 'Aravindan' and 'Poorani'.Barely out of her teens, Poorani is plunged into crisis with the sudden passing of her father. As she brings her life back on course, fate arranges a meeting with Aravindan. Gentle and idealistic, Aravindan makes it his goal to right the wrongs in society. Spirited and refined, Poorani blazes a trail to recognition and renown with her public-speaking knowhow. Their friendship soon...

'This is narrative history at its best'- John Keay, historian and author of India: A History'The Carnatic Wars will keep all connoisseurs of historical detail and atmosphere riveted.'- T.C.A. Raghavan, author and former Indian diplomatIn the mid-eighteenth century, a contest between two factions of the Deccan aristocracy for the title of the Nawab of Arcot (in modern-day Tamil Nadu) sparked a multi...

The moment Yu Chi opened his eyes, he found himself standing on a rickety wooden raft, surrounded by an endless ocean.Claim your beginner's rewards!Ding! You've obtained a talent item: the Universal Fishing RodWith the Universal Fishing Rod in hand, you can reel in anything-from junk to treasure chests!Ding! You've caught a skill book and learned First Aid!Ding! You've caught a seed!Ding! You've caught a super-smart toilet!Storms, tsu...

The truth of the identity of the self, finding the immortal soul through love and mercy opens our heart to compassion. It elevates our consciousness to experience divinity and eternal love in everything we see. Souls way of communicating such an event is a divine experience. I am humbled and honored to be part of that eternity in my own simple way. These poems celebrate eternity and our immortal souls existing in everything forever. Glimpses of Eternity invites you to participate in the mi...