'SUCCESS IS NOT A SINGLE PEAK, IT IS A SERIES OF ASCENTS.'On a freezing morning in January 1990, Avinash Kaul, seventeen, rode pillion on his father's scooter as they drove silently through the desolate streets of Srinagar, fleeing home with whatever they could carry. Displaced, he found himself studying in makeshift refugee-camp schools. Yet, against all odds and injustices, he persevered.In The Next Mountain, Kaul shares his life story in his unfiltered style. A ...

This contributed volume is a comprehensive resource on the eventual fate of xenobiotics in the environment and their impact on the human genetic material in one integrated approach. The book offers a multi-disciplinary expertise of authors who are specialized in environmental science, toxicology, genetics, and epidemiology for a thorough understanding of complex interactions of xenobiotics with the environment and human health. The book offers both theory chapters and case studies, includi...

This book highlights the transformative synergy between Blockchain and Federated Learning in developing privacy-focused solutions for DeepFex**.** By leveraging the decentralized nature of blockchain alongside the privacy-preserving capabilities of federated learning, it offers a novel approach to combating the growing challenges of deepfake technology. The integration of these two cutting-edge technologies ensures data security, model integrity, and transparent collaboration, making it po...

Can the dead tell their stories? In the hands of a good forensic surgeon, they certainly can.First published in 2010 in Malayalam as Oru Police Surgeonte Ormakkurippukal, this is the bestselling memoir of Kerala's most famous forensic surgeon, Dr B. Umadathan.Popularly known as the 'Sherlock Holmes of Kerala', Dr Umadathan revisits some of his strangest and most interesting cases, like the Chacko murder masterminded by Sukumara Kurup; the sensation...

This book offers a solutions-driven exploration of how blockchain can practically advance global sustainability and circular economy goals. It uniquely integrates technological, ethical, and environmental dimensions, making blockchain innovations accessible beyond finance. Covering fundamentals, real-world applications in waste management, and global adoption trends, the book bridges the gap between theory and sustainable practice. Designed for researchers, industry professionals, policyma...

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) represent a transformative frontier in neurorehabilitation, offering treatment for individuals recovering from neurological injuries and disorders. By linking the brain’s activity to external devices, BCIs enable communication and control without relying on the body’s motor pathways, a powerful tool for patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Through real-time monitoring and adaptive feedback, these systems promote neural plasticity and accelerate ...

'SUCCESS IS NOT A SINGLE PEAK, IT IS A SERIES OF ASCENTS.'On a freezing morning in January 1990, Avinash Kaul, seventeen, rode pillion on his father's scooter as they drove silently through the desolate streets of Srinagar, fleeing home with whatever they could carry. Displaced, he found himself studying in makeshift refugee-camp schools. Yet, against all odds and injustices, he persevered.In The Next Mountain, Kaul shares his life story in his unfiltered style. A ...

This book examines the theoretical, methodological and practical dimensions of Qualitative Research in the study of illness, wellbeing and self-growth in the Indian context. Using wide-ranging narratives, interviews, group discussions, and cultural analyses, it offers a social and psychological understanding of health and therapy.

Holi is all about celebrating happiness with friends and family. People forget their troubles and indulge in this festival to celebrate brotherhood. It brings harmony and happiness in the country. Holi symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. This colourful festival unites people and removes all sorts of negativity from life. So we are very grateful to all theco-authors who brings their lots of emotions through their contents. This book contains so many poems that will definitely ...

It's time to bring out Meenu's smart winter uniform and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted nuts. It must be winter in Bengaluru! Follow Meenu, Amma and Rajni as they show us some of the winter traditions they have in Karnataka and tell us of other winter traditions in Himachal and Gujarat.'Hot Tea and Warm Rugs' (English), written by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2012) under a CC BY 4.0 license on S...

The book “Oxadiazole in Material and Medicinal Chemistry” is based on the utility of organic motifs that contain oxadiazole units in their molecular architecture. Most of the common and alternate ways to synthesize oxadiazole-based probes have been discussed. The book also features some of the advanced applications of such organic motifs in liquid crystals, OLEDs, imaging agents, and medicines. Few practical applications of oxadiazole-based molecules in material and electronic are...

This book is an informative introduction to the post-harvest technology of horticultural crops, and their conservation and management. The different post-harvest handling operations including storage aspects are also covered. Innovative processing technologies like high-pressure processing, irradiation, cold plasma technique and ohmic heating are also discussed in the book.