Winston Churchill defined Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma”. It was still the case when Hari Kumar left southern India and went behind the Iron Curtain in the seventies to study medicine at Peoples Friendship University, Moscow, USSR.Through the eyes of a man from a very different background and culture, Hari recounts his intimate observations of the lives and habits of the Russians; their joys, troubles, ambitions and hopes. It is a true story from a fas...

While investigating a spate of unexplained deaths in a remote village, Mumbai-based journalist Mamta learns of the dakini: a bloodthirsty entity that haunts the surrounding forests, leaving mutilated corpses in her wake.As the villagers' terror grows, so does their dangerous suspicion of women. With lives on the line, including her own, Mamta is dragged into a race against time-all whilst trying to escape her traumatic past, which threatens to turn her own mind against her....

While investigating a spate of unexplained deaths in a remote village, Mumbai-based journalist Mamta learns of the dakini: a bloodthirsty entity that haunts the surrounding forests, leaving mutilated corpses in her wake.As the villagers' terror grows, so does their dangerous suspicion of women. With lives on the line, including her own, Mamta is dragged into a race against time-all whilst trying to escape her traumatic past, which threatens to turn her own mind against her....

The famous Kola performances of Tulu Nadu involve dancers who invite powerful, sacred spirits to possess them. Through the performers, and surrounded by vibrant colours and striking visuals, these spirits - known as Daiva - may settle disputes, provide guidance, grant blessings and pass judgement.However, there is so much more to it than art and devotion. From Panjurli, the benevolent boar spirit to Bobbarya, guardian of the sea, this book explores it all: the kinds of Daiva, their...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Guide to Battery Technologies: From Portable Devices to Electric Vehicles" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of energy storage and portable power. This comprehensive book offers a deep dive into the world of batteries, covering a wide range of technologies and their applications. From the early days of portable power to the latest advancements in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, this ...

These poems are very special and are presented in different styles and varieties with each reflecting a unique message. Here, the reader is invited to glimpse, feel and understand the messages in the “Expressions from the Heart” as the Author welcomes the reader to share his world and his experiences… a gift from his heart to the hearts of his readers. The Author sincerely hopes that the messages contained within the pages of this book touch your hearts as they have touched his.

ln this memorable book, Adarsh chronicles the unique history of these schools as they unfolded. He shows how the children (boys and girls) got an opportunity of a lifetime in achieving an education that they would never have acquired; then, they went on to become even more successful in the pursuits of careers and other opportunities that they never would have dreamed possible. Adarsh is able to bring to light a perspective to the cherished legacy that enshrined the history of these school...

The genus Phyllanthus has over 1,000 species distributed worldwide, many of which have been used indigenously for the treatment of a variety of ailments for generations. Researchers have developed ways to analyze the potential of these plants and demonstrated the pharmacological action and various chemical entities present in each of them. They hav

Everyone's Everyday English: A Learner-friendly Source.Everyone's Everyday English is an ideal handbook which enables English language learners to speak or write accurate sentences.This book provides functional grammar concepts of English with clear instructions to facilitate the practical needs of spoken and written communication.Moreover, this book presents example sentences and exercises to make learners comprehend the given grammar concepts.Learn joyfull...

This book examines the growing interest in gasification technology, which has become the primary route for effectively utilizing solid carbonaceous material for energy generation and syngas production. The thermochemical conversion of solids, including pyrolysis, combustion, and gasification, has become a primary method for extracting energy and value-added chemicals. However, gasification technology is the most efficient and economical way to utilize solid fuel. Understanding the gasifica...

As industrial automation systems become reliant on digital technologies, they face growing threats from sophisticated cyberattacks. Traditional cybersecurity measures often struggle to keep up with the evolving threat landscape, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable. AI-enhanced cybersecurity offers a promising solution by leveraging machine learning and intelligent algorithms to detect, respond to, and even predict cyber threats in real time. By integrating AI into industrial cyberse...

This book gathers selected papers presented at the Second International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation (ICIMA 2020), which was jointly organized by the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering at Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai, and by the Indian Society of Manufacturing Engineers (ISME). Covering a range of topics in intelligent manufacturing, automation, advanced materials and design, it focuses on the latest adv...