Ayurvedic & Herbal Remedies for Arthritis
Author: Dr. Narendra Jain
"Ayurveda and herbal remedies for arthritis" provides an in-depth knowledge of arthritis and its treatment. Herbs available in western countries are also given. More than 35 herbs are used in this book on the basis of their therapeutic value. Picture of plants is given so that the people can identify them easily. There is reference to allopathic drugs and pathological tests that are used in arthritis.
Contents:
1. Diseases relating to arthritis with their causes, symptoms and diagnosis
2. Ayurvedic and herbal medicine used in arthritis and related disorders
3. Yoga asans and diet in relation to arthritis
4. Special references to allopathic drugs and pathological tests relevant to arthritis
5. Herbs with their botanical, English and Indian names
6. Glossary of some medical terms used in writing this book.
With the cost of allopathic medicines and treatment going through the roof, its right time to give alternative treatment a fair try. They are less expensive and carry fewer side-effects. With the lifespan increasing, the problem of arthritis is only likely to worsen in the coming days.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Skills for Excellence
Skills for Excellence
Author: Luis S. R. Vas
Luis Vas’s "Skills for Excellence" initially appears to be yet another book in an unending list of motivational books. Yet it does look like another MBA aspirant’s book.
The manner in which the author has handled this subject, it can well be called the Dummy’s Book of Going Through Everybody’s Life. He has systematically explained each concept methodically, with the aid of subheads, and even graphs. While going through the book, what actually strikes you are the last few chapters that talk about how to tackle studies and school. These chapters induce you to keep on reading till the end. The author explained a simple thing like learning a chapter just as my teacher in school had taught me a long time ago. Read on and the best part is the simple exercises given to the readers to follow everyday. Again, these are so simple even an average person can follow.
"Skills for Excellence" is a valuable book that can help inspire confidence to face the challenges of everyday world.
To know more about the book, please click or cut & paste in the Internet Explorer address bar the link:
http://books.google.com/books?id=i4ie_W-PFn8C
Author: Luis S. R. Vas
Luis Vas’s "Skills for Excellence" initially appears to be yet another book in an unending list of motivational books. Yet it does look like another MBA aspirant’s book.
The manner in which the author has handled this subject, it can well be called the Dummy’s Book of Going Through Everybody’s Life. He has systematically explained each concept methodically, with the aid of subheads, and even graphs. While going through the book, what actually strikes you are the last few chapters that talk about how to tackle studies and school. These chapters induce you to keep on reading till the end. The author explained a simple thing like learning a chapter just as my teacher in school had taught me a long time ago. Read on and the best part is the simple exercises given to the readers to follow everyday. Again, these are so simple even an average person can follow.
"Skills for Excellence" is a valuable book that can help inspire confidence to face the challenges of everyday world.
To know more about the book, please click or cut & paste in the Internet Explorer address bar the link:
http://books.google.com/books?id=i4ie_W-PFn8C
Friday, November 23, 2007
Solve Your Problems - The Birbal Way
Solve Your Problems-The Birbal Way
Authors: Luis S. R. Vas; Anita Vas
Tire of cramming? Looking for fun? Want to hone your creativity?
In our childhood, we knew Birbal as the sharp, witty and intelligent minister of Emperor Akbar. We read his stories, enjoyed them thoroughly, and then forgot them. We probably never thought his sagacity and problem-solving acumen could one day help us manage many of our own problems at home or at the office.
The 200-page book contains 85 small but engrossing tales “to spark your creative thinking”. A paragraph or two on management morals, safe and applicable, follows the stories.
Today it has become trendy to identify different management principles with historical and mythical personalities such as Attila the Hun, Winnie the Pooh, Mulla Nasiruddin, and Confucius, and with philosophies like Bhagawad Gita, Sufism Zen, Taoism, and the Bible. Against this backdrop, the authors unveil the problem-solving principles that Birbal’s stories portray.
If readers pause just before the solution is given and think of their own solution to the problem, they would be surely be honing their own creativity.
To know more about the book, please click or cut & paste in the Internet Explorer address bar the link:
http://books.google.com/books?id=kWP3b8aDiNoC&dq=isbn:8122308007&ei=QeRDR4ifPKCOpgLj5pjmBg
Authors: Luis S. R. Vas; Anita Vas
Tire of cramming? Looking for fun? Want to hone your creativity?
In our childhood, we knew Birbal as the sharp, witty and intelligent minister of Emperor Akbar. We read his stories, enjoyed them thoroughly, and then forgot them. We probably never thought his sagacity and problem-solving acumen could one day help us manage many of our own problems at home or at the office.
The 200-page book contains 85 small but engrossing tales “to spark your creative thinking”. A paragraph or two on management morals, safe and applicable, follows the stories.
Today it has become trendy to identify different management principles with historical and mythical personalities such as Attila the Hun, Winnie the Pooh, Mulla Nasiruddin, and Confucius, and with philosophies like Bhagawad Gita, Sufism Zen, Taoism, and the Bible. Against this backdrop, the authors unveil the problem-solving principles that Birbal’s stories portray.
If readers pause just before the solution is given and think of their own solution to the problem, they would be surely be honing their own creativity.
To know more about the book, please click or cut & paste in the Internet Explorer address bar the link:
http://books.google.com/books?id=kWP3b8aDiNoC&dq=isbn:8122308007&ei=QeRDR4ifPKCOpgLj5pjmBg
Monday, November 19, 2007
Book Review: 7 Mantras to Excel in Exams
Book Review:
7 Mantras to Excel in Exams
Author: Prem P. Bhalla
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Want to learn the practical tips to score high marks?
Here they are!
Exams play a major role in the lives of not just during academic pursuits, but later in the career too.
Although youngsters are taught a variety of subjects to equip them for life in general, no school teaches them how to excel in exams.
Most learn only through trial and error. Others remain clueless about how to excel in exams throughout their lives.
But this crucial information can ensure that even those with average IQ excel in exams.
This book contains simple and practical tips and guidelines on how to tap your full potential and give off your best during exams.
An invaluable guide for all students and adults due to appear in exams. As well as for parents who wish to ensure their children do well and secure maximum marks.
The book offers simple guidelines on:
*Improving memory
*Maximising Concentration
*Adopting effective study habits and techniques
*Developing proper reading, listening, language and communication skills
*Doing well in different kinds of exams
*Understanding what the examiner wants
*Overcoming exam anxiety and tension
To know more about the book please visit: http://books.google.com/books?id=aHQbk4jcHbEC&dq=isbn:8122308686&ei=4rg-R8rSOI3AsQOBm9HfBg
If the link doesn't open, cut and paste it in the address bar.
7 Mantras to Excel in Exams
Author: Prem P. Bhalla
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Want to learn the practical tips to score high marks?
Here they are!
Exams play a major role in the lives of not just during academic pursuits, but later in the career too.
Although youngsters are taught a variety of subjects to equip them for life in general, no school teaches them how to excel in exams.
Most learn only through trial and error. Others remain clueless about how to excel in exams throughout their lives.
But this crucial information can ensure that even those with average IQ excel in exams.
This book contains simple and practical tips and guidelines on how to tap your full potential and give off your best during exams.
An invaluable guide for all students and adults due to appear in exams. As well as for parents who wish to ensure their children do well and secure maximum marks.
The book offers simple guidelines on:
*Improving memory
*Maximising Concentration
*Adopting effective study habits and techniques
*Developing proper reading, listening, language and communication skills
*Doing well in different kinds of exams
*Understanding what the examiner wants
*Overcoming exam anxiety and tension
To know more about the book please visit: http://books.google.com/books?id=aHQbk4jcHbEC&dq=isbn:8122308686&ei=4rg-R8rSOI3AsQOBm9HfBg
If the link doesn't open, cut and paste it in the address bar.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
MISCOMMUNICATION
Miscommunication...
Excerpt from the book
BEDTIME MAIL BOX
Authors: Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam; R. Gururaj
Publisher; Unicorn Books
This book is a collection of 47 humorous, thought-provoking, relaxing, inspiring musings worth forwarding/ emailing.
Not readily found the second time.Ideal for bedtime reading for all age groups
A must read for the stressed out, fast-paced souls to help unwind.
Miscommunication...
Memo from CEO to Manager:
Today at 11 o’clock there will be a
total eclipse of the sun. This is when
the sun disappears behind the moon for
2 minutes. As this is something that
cannot be seen every day, time will be
allowed for employees to view the eclipse
in the parking lot. Staff should meet in
the lot at ten to eleven, when I will
deliver a short speech introducing the
eclipse, and giving some background
information. Safety goggles will be made
available at a small cost.
Memo from Manager to Department Head:
Today at ten to eleven, all staff should
meet in the car park. This will be
followed by a total eclipse of the sun,
which will appear for 2 minutes. For a
moderate cost, they will be made safe
with goggles. The CEO will deliver a
short speech beforehand to give us all
some information. This is not something
that can be seen everyday.
Memo from the Department Head to Floor
Manager:
The CEO will today deliver a speech to
make the sun disappear for 2 minutes in
the form of an eclipse. This is something
that cannot be seen everyday so staff
will meet in the car park at ten or
eleven. This will be safe, if you pay a
moderate cost.
Memo from Floor Manager to Supervisor:
Ten or eleven staff are to go to the car
park, where the CEO will eclipse the sun
for 2 minutes. This does not happen
everyday. It will be safe, and as usual
it will cost you.
Memo from Supervisor to Staff:
Some staff will go to the car park today
to see the CEO disappear. It is a pity
this doesn’t happen everyday.
------------------
Read it once, read it the second time, and then...Forward to all your friends.
Excerpt from the book
BEDTIME MAIL BOX
Authors: Dr. A. K. Bakthavatsalam; R. Gururaj
Publisher; Unicorn Books
This book is a collection of 47 humorous, thought-provoking, relaxing, inspiring musings worth forwarding/ emailing.
Not readily found the second time.Ideal for bedtime reading for all age groups
A must read for the stressed out, fast-paced souls to help unwind.
Miscommunication...
Memo from CEO to Manager:
Today at 11 o’clock there will be a
total eclipse of the sun. This is when
the sun disappears behind the moon for
2 minutes. As this is something that
cannot be seen every day, time will be
allowed for employees to view the eclipse
in the parking lot. Staff should meet in
the lot at ten to eleven, when I will
deliver a short speech introducing the
eclipse, and giving some background
information. Safety goggles will be made
available at a small cost.
Memo from Manager to Department Head:
Today at ten to eleven, all staff should
meet in the car park. This will be
followed by a total eclipse of the sun,
which will appear for 2 minutes. For a
moderate cost, they will be made safe
with goggles. The CEO will deliver a
short speech beforehand to give us all
some information. This is not something
that can be seen everyday.
Memo from the Department Head to Floor
Manager:
The CEO will today deliver a speech to
make the sun disappear for 2 minutes in
the form of an eclipse. This is something
that cannot be seen everyday so staff
will meet in the car park at ten or
eleven. This will be safe, if you pay a
moderate cost.
Memo from Floor Manager to Supervisor:
Ten or eleven staff are to go to the car
park, where the CEO will eclipse the sun
for 2 minutes. This does not happen
everyday. It will be safe, and as usual
it will cost you.
Memo from Supervisor to Staff:
Some staff will go to the car park today
to see the CEO disappear. It is a pity
this doesn’t happen everyday.
------------------
Read it once, read it the second time, and then...Forward to all your friends.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Book Review: 100 MINUTES THAT'LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE!
Book Review
100 MINUTES THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE!
Author: Dr. L. Prakash
Publisher: Unicorn Books
100 one-pager humorous wisdoms
Never underestimate the capabilities of others
Persistence pays
Have faith, it helps
Talent always costs money, and more
Discover the 90 / 10 principle. But what is this?
It says 10% of life is made up of what happens to you: the other 90% is how you react to it.
For example, what you grow up as depends upon your abilities, family, society and luck, all of which are beyond your control.
You cannot stop train from coming late.
Nor can you prevent traffic light from turning red when you are late.
Don’t fret over such things. They are only the 10%. You determine the other 90%.
How? By your reaction!
Sure, you cannot change everything. Then must we become victims of stress? No. Neither should you resign to your fate.
Learn to make the most of the life. Face life squarely.
100 ‘practical wisdoms’ told by the author in a humorous way will help you live life peacefully and successfully.
Read it. You will, then, live life fully.
100 MINUTES THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE!
Author: Dr. L. Prakash
Publisher: Unicorn Books
100 one-pager humorous wisdoms
Never underestimate the capabilities of others
Persistence pays
Have faith, it helps
Talent always costs money, and more
Discover the 90 / 10 principle. But what is this?
It says 10% of life is made up of what happens to you: the other 90% is how you react to it.
For example, what you grow up as depends upon your abilities, family, society and luck, all of which are beyond your control.
You cannot stop train from coming late.
Nor can you prevent traffic light from turning red when you are late.
Don’t fret over such things. They are only the 10%. You determine the other 90%.
How? By your reaction!
Sure, you cannot change everything. Then must we become victims of stress? No. Neither should you resign to your fate.
Learn to make the most of the life. Face life squarely.
100 ‘practical wisdoms’ told by the author in a humorous way will help you live life peacefully and successfully.
Read it. You will, then, live life fully.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Book Review: MAKE THE MOVE
Book Review: MAKE THE MOVE
Authors: Ishan Gupta; Rajat Khare
Publisher: Unicorn Books
Entrepreneurs, Ishan Gupta and Rajat Khare, have written this book for budding entrepreneurs. Starting with the inspiring words from the
President of India and the foreword by Sabeer Bhatia (he started Hotmail),
the book shows dreams being turned into reality.
Do you know what it takes to become an entrepreneur?
An idea. A workable idea
And taking that idea forward- armed with a good team, knowledge of marketing, finance, legal, quality, after sales and other issues- is what makes an entrepreneur turn his vision into reality.
Read how the author duo became entrepreneurs in their chosen technical education industry.
Finally, digest all that these top entrepreneurs say:
Rajendra Pawar (NIIT),
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (Biocon),
Nikhil Nanda (Escorts),
Mohit Burman (Dabur),
Raveena Raj Kohli (Former President, Star News),
Dilip Chhabria (car designer),
Prof. Patrick Turner (INSEAD) and others
that inspire readers to go ahead and make the move.
Authors: Ishan Gupta; Rajat Khare
Publisher: Unicorn Books
Entrepreneurs, Ishan Gupta and Rajat Khare, have written this book for budding entrepreneurs. Starting with the inspiring words from the
President of India and the foreword by Sabeer Bhatia (he started Hotmail),
the book shows dreams being turned into reality.
Do you know what it takes to become an entrepreneur?
An idea. A workable idea
And taking that idea forward- armed with a good team, knowledge of marketing, finance, legal, quality, after sales and other issues- is what makes an entrepreneur turn his vision into reality.
Read how the author duo became entrepreneurs in their chosen technical education industry.
Finally, digest all that these top entrepreneurs say:
Rajendra Pawar (NIIT),
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (Biocon),
Nikhil Nanda (Escorts),
Mohit Burman (Dabur),
Raveena Raj Kohli (Former President, Star News),
Dilip Chhabria (car designer),
Prof. Patrick Turner (INSEAD) and others
that inspire readers to go ahead and make the move.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
COMBATING ALLERGY NATURALLY
COMBATING ALLERGY NATURALLY
Author: Dr. A. K. Sethi
Published by: Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Did you know that Gur (Jaggery) mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief from asthma?
This book tells you about:
1. Types, effects and symptoms of allergies
2. How to detect allergy
3. Treatment
Since modern medicines have not found a cure for many diseases so far, it is worthwhile trying alternative forms of treatment to stay in top shape.
* Allopathy
* Yoga
* Naturopathy
* Ayurveda
* Homeopathy
* Magnetotherapy
* Acupressure and Reflexology
* Colour therapy
* Music therapy
* Vastu shastra and Feng shui
Allergies are adverse immune system reactions to a substance that would normally be considered harmless. Possible allergens include specific foods, dust, pollens, molds, spores, pets and a host of other irritants.
This book covers typical allergic reactions such as, breathing problems, inflammation, watery eye, sneezing, coughing, itching, puffy face, vomiting, and intestinal irritation etc.
Author: Dr. A. K. Sethi
Published by: Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Did you know that Gur (Jaggery) mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief from asthma?
This book tells you about:
1. Types, effects and symptoms of allergies
2. How to detect allergy
3. Treatment
Since modern medicines have not found a cure for many diseases so far, it is worthwhile trying alternative forms of treatment to stay in top shape.
* Allopathy
* Yoga
* Naturopathy
* Ayurveda
* Homeopathy
* Magnetotherapy
* Acupressure and Reflexology
* Colour therapy
* Music therapy
* Vastu shastra and Feng shui
Allergies are adverse immune system reactions to a substance that would normally be considered harmless. Possible allergens include specific foods, dust, pollens, molds, spores, pets and a host of other irritants.
This book covers typical allergic reactions such as, breathing problems, inflammation, watery eye, sneezing, coughing, itching, puffy face, vomiting, and intestinal irritation etc.
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS An abode for Hindu Gods
Book Review
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS an abode of Hindu Gods
Author: Dr. Shantha N. Nair
Published by: Hindoology Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
94 super gloss pages with breathtaking photographs
21 days’ diary converted into book form
Good for travelers, pilgrims, readers and presentations.
The snow-clad, inspiring and awesome Himalayan mountains crisscross India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. The Himalayan ranges have nine out of ten highest peaks in the world with average height more than 5 miles above the sea level.
To nature lovers, it is a paradise on Earth and for those seeking spirituality, it is the ultimate destination of abode.
Read all that is in the lap of the Himalayas:
An abode of Hindu Divinity
Great Himalayan Ranges
Glaciers
Rivers
Climate
Flora & Fauna
Lifestyles
Adventure Sports
Hill Stations
Hindu pilgrim centers like:
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Panch Prayag
Char Dhams: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri
Hemkund Saheb
Mata Vaishno Devi
Amarnath
Mount Kailash
Mansarovar
The book is sure to transport you to the paradise on Earth…
A must read book.
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS an abode of Hindu Gods
Author: Dr. Shantha N. Nair
Published by: Hindoology Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
94 super gloss pages with breathtaking photographs
21 days’ diary converted into book form
Good for travelers, pilgrims, readers and presentations.
The snow-clad, inspiring and awesome Himalayan mountains crisscross India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. The Himalayan ranges have nine out of ten highest peaks in the world with average height more than 5 miles above the sea level.
To nature lovers, it is a paradise on Earth and for those seeking spirituality, it is the ultimate destination of abode.
Read all that is in the lap of the Himalayas:
An abode of Hindu Divinity
Great Himalayan Ranges
Glaciers
Rivers
Climate
Flora & Fauna
Lifestyles
Adventure Sports
Hill Stations
Hindu pilgrim centers like:
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Panch Prayag
Char Dhams: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri
Hemkund Saheb
Mata Vaishno Devi
Amarnath
Mount Kailash
Mansarovar
The book is sure to transport you to the paradise on Earth…
A must read book.
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS An abode for Hindu Gods
Book Review
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS an abode of Hindu Gods
Author: Dr. Shantha N. Nair
Published by: Hindoology Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
94 super gloss pages with breathtaking photographs
21 days’ diary converted into book form
Good for travelers, pilgrims, readers and presentations.
The snow-clad, inspiring and awesome Himalayan mountains crisscross India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. The Himalayan ranges have nine out of ten highest peaks in the world with average height more than 5 miles above the sea level.
To nature lovers, it is a paradise on Earth and for those seeking spirituality, it is the ultimate destination of abode.
Read all that is in the lap of the Himalayas:
An abode of Hindu Divinity
Great Himalayan Ranges
Glaciers
Rivers
Climate
Flora & Fauna
Lifestyles
Adventure Sports
Hill Stations
Hindu pilgrim centers like:
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Panch Prayag
Char Dhams: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri
Hemkund Saheb
Mata Vaishno Devi
Amarnath
Mount Kailash
Mansarovar
The book is sure to transport you…
A must read book.
THE HOLY HIMALAYAS an abode of Hindu Gods
Author: Dr. Shantha N. Nair
Published by: Hindoology Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
94 super gloss pages with breathtaking photographs
21 days’ diary converted into book form
Good for travelers, pilgrims, readers and presentations.
The snow-clad, inspiring and awesome Himalayan mountains crisscross India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. The Himalayan ranges have nine out of ten highest peaks in the world with average height more than 5 miles above the sea level.
To nature lovers, it is a paradise on Earth and for those seeking spirituality, it is the ultimate destination of abode.
Read all that is in the lap of the Himalayas:
An abode of Hindu Divinity
Great Himalayan Ranges
Glaciers
Rivers
Climate
Flora & Fauna
Lifestyles
Adventure Sports
Hill Stations
Hindu pilgrim centers like:
Rishikesh
Haridwar
Panch Prayag
Char Dhams: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri
Hemkund Saheb
Mata Vaishno Devi
Amarnath
Mount Kailash
Mansarovar
The book is sure to transport you…
A must read book.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
SAFE -N-SURE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME
SAFE-N-SURE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME
Authors: Pankaj Sharma; Dr. Ashok Gupta
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Let us first understand why we must keep a check on our weight and the consequences for failing to do so:
The number of overweight and obese persons is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developing and developed countries. Environmental and behavioural
changes brought about by economic development, modernisation, and urbanisation have been linked to the rise in global obesity. Obesity is increasing in children and adults,
and the consequences are showing up.
Excess weight slows down the circulation, blocks arteries, and causes stroke. Excess weight also increases blood sugar, lowers metabolism, disturbs sleeping patterns and causes stress and fatigue. Which is why excess body weight is a major cause of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Obesity, like cancer, turns out to be a combination of many deficiencies, not just one disease, meaning researchers might be able to custom-tailor treatments to individuals of not just for the overweight but also for those with diabetes, osteoporosis and other common maladies. It is not just developed nations that are suffering from this chronic affliction but even developing nations are encountering this problem.
This book has tried to provide insights into the problem and gives guidelines on how a person suffering from obesity and excess weight can obtain good results in reducing his weight. It has been observed that a slight modification in the lifestyle can work wonders in how people look and feel about themselves.
This book gives necessary facts, figures and self-help plans that can make weight reduction endeavours pay rich dividends. There are special sections on calorie charts, exercise regimens and specially crafted low-calorie recipe.
Chapters have been discussed under the following heads:
Understanding Weight
The Benefits of Losing Weight
Body Fat Measurement Techniques
Understanding Obesity
Treatments for Obesity
Your Body, Food & Diet Plan
Exercise and Weight Control
Major Exercise Regimens
The Pros & Cons of Different Diet Regimens
Choosing a Weight Loss Programme
Weight Loss Tips
The Safe-n-Sure Weight Loss Plan
Low-Calorie Recipes
Calories and Nutritive Values
Some FAQ’s Answered
If you are healthy and reading this book for knowledge, please recommend this book to all on the wrong side of weight: Your motivation will help them become fit and trim soon and they will be grateful to you for doing them a lifelong favour.
Authors: Pankaj Sharma; Dr. Ashok Gupta
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Let us first understand why we must keep a check on our weight and the consequences for failing to do so:
The number of overweight and obese persons is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developing and developed countries. Environmental and behavioural
changes brought about by economic development, modernisation, and urbanisation have been linked to the rise in global obesity. Obesity is increasing in children and adults,
and the consequences are showing up.
Excess weight slows down the circulation, blocks arteries, and causes stroke. Excess weight also increases blood sugar, lowers metabolism, disturbs sleeping patterns and causes stress and fatigue. Which is why excess body weight is a major cause of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Obesity, like cancer, turns out to be a combination of many deficiencies, not just one disease, meaning researchers might be able to custom-tailor treatments to individuals of not just for the overweight but also for those with diabetes, osteoporosis and other common maladies. It is not just developed nations that are suffering from this chronic affliction but even developing nations are encountering this problem.
This book has tried to provide insights into the problem and gives guidelines on how a person suffering from obesity and excess weight can obtain good results in reducing his weight. It has been observed that a slight modification in the lifestyle can work wonders in how people look and feel about themselves.
This book gives necessary facts, figures and self-help plans that can make weight reduction endeavours pay rich dividends. There are special sections on calorie charts, exercise regimens and specially crafted low-calorie recipe.
Chapters have been discussed under the following heads:
Understanding Weight
The Benefits of Losing Weight
Body Fat Measurement Techniques
Understanding Obesity
Treatments for Obesity
Your Body, Food & Diet Plan
Exercise and Weight Control
Major Exercise Regimens
The Pros & Cons of Different Diet Regimens
Choosing a Weight Loss Programme
Weight Loss Tips
The Safe-n-Sure Weight Loss Plan
Low-Calorie Recipes
Calories and Nutritive Values
Some FAQ’s Answered
If you are healthy and reading this book for knowledge, please recommend this book to all on the wrong side of weight: Your motivation will help them become fit and trim soon and they will be grateful to you for doing them a lifelong favour.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
CHOLESTEROL BUSTERS
CHOLESTEROL BUSTERS
Author: Sunita Pant Bansal
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Over the past couple of decades there has been a growing concern about cholesterol. Doctors have been telling us that fat is a killer. Eat less cholesterol, saturated fat and salt; eat more fibre rich foods we are told. If we do not, we are doomed to the West's greatest killer - heart disease, if not that, then stroke. A high cholesterol level in the blood is also related to an increased incidence of gallstones.
The most common life-threatening disease, which seems to be in our control, is the Heart Disease; Cancer and AIDS being out of bounds. There are many diseases that affect the heart, but the one that the 'healthy eating' strategies seek to prevent is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD). CHD is a condition where the coronary arteries that supply blood to nourish the heart muscle are narrowed by a build-up of material on their walls (an atheroma) to such an extent that they become blocked. This cuts off the blood supply to part of the heart muscle, and we have a heart attack.
The narrowing also encourages the clotting of blood and, in consequence, it is possible for a clot to cause a heart attack long before the atheroma is large enough to do so. The clot may travel and if it reaches the brain and causes a blockage, it causes a stroke. The material generally found in the build-up is cholesterol and the 'healthy eating' advice given to people to reduce the incidence of CHD and stroke is aimed simply at reducing the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
High cholesterol in itself is not a disease, but a side-effect of an unhealthy lifestyle. The incidence of cholesterol related problems are on the increase, and diet alone can not be blamed for it; lack of exercise, choice of beverages, cigarette smoking, undisciplined work and social life also play a significant role in the cholesterol production in our body. The way to balance the cholesterol in the body, is to live like our fore-fathers for
they walked a lot, were close to nature, ate the seasonal fruits and vegetables and lived a disciplined life.
We must understand that all the diseases one way or the other are related to nature, which is logical as we are part of and are affected by our environment. Any imbalance in nature and our immediate environment affects us. Certain effects are obvious, like dropping of body resistance during change of climate and thereby catching infections like influenza.
But then there are other subtler environmental changes like a change in the job, or family environment (marriage, childbirth, death), which also affect our bodies (internally) and since any action results in a reaction, so our body also reacts.
So without our knowledge, over years of absorption from our surroundings, we accumulate a lot of emotional and physiological toxins, which ultimately manifest as disease.
Production of cholesterol (among other things) is also one of our body's reactions towards stress. By simply reducing its intake through the diet and taking medicines to remove it, is again treating the problem symptomatically. This is not a permanent solution. The solution would be to understand the genesis of the problem, so that when you treat it, it does not recur.
The author has explained her detox programme under following heads:
Our Food
Fats in the Food
What is Cholesterol
Factors Affecting Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol Related Disorders
Cholesterol-lowering Prescription
Common Misconceptions About Cholesterol
Natural Cholesterol Busters
Cholesterol Busting Foods
15-day Detox Plan
Shopping for Food
The author has devised a fifteen- day detox programme, which if followed regularly, yields positive results in six to eight weeks. It involves a regular intake of cholesterol-busting foods coupled with a healthy disciplined lifestyle regime. This simple programme breaks down the existing cholesterol deposits in the body, lowers the blood cholesterol levels and controls the further production of cholesterol by the body, bringing about a drastic upliftment in the physical and mental well-being of the person who makes a habit of it.
Cholesterol, CHD, HDL, LDL,IHD, Unhealthy lifestyle, 15-day detox programme, Sunita Pant Bansal, Heart diseases, Cholesterol busters
Author: Sunita Pant Bansal
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
Over the past couple of decades there has been a growing concern about cholesterol. Doctors have been telling us that fat is a killer. Eat less cholesterol, saturated fat and salt; eat more fibre rich foods we are told. If we do not, we are doomed to the West's greatest killer - heart disease, if not that, then stroke. A high cholesterol level in the blood is also related to an increased incidence of gallstones.
The most common life-threatening disease, which seems to be in our control, is the Heart Disease; Cancer and AIDS being out of bounds. There are many diseases that affect the heart, but the one that the 'healthy eating' strategies seek to prevent is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD). CHD is a condition where the coronary arteries that supply blood to nourish the heart muscle are narrowed by a build-up of material on their walls (an atheroma) to such an extent that they become blocked. This cuts off the blood supply to part of the heart muscle, and we have a heart attack.
The narrowing also encourages the clotting of blood and, in consequence, it is possible for a clot to cause a heart attack long before the atheroma is large enough to do so. The clot may travel and if it reaches the brain and causes a blockage, it causes a stroke. The material generally found in the build-up is cholesterol and the 'healthy eating' advice given to people to reduce the incidence of CHD and stroke is aimed simply at reducing the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
High cholesterol in itself is not a disease, but a side-effect of an unhealthy lifestyle. The incidence of cholesterol related problems are on the increase, and diet alone can not be blamed for it; lack of exercise, choice of beverages, cigarette smoking, undisciplined work and social life also play a significant role in the cholesterol production in our body. The way to balance the cholesterol in the body, is to live like our fore-fathers for
they walked a lot, were close to nature, ate the seasonal fruits and vegetables and lived a disciplined life.
We must understand that all the diseases one way or the other are related to nature, which is logical as we are part of and are affected by our environment. Any imbalance in nature and our immediate environment affects us. Certain effects are obvious, like dropping of body resistance during change of climate and thereby catching infections like influenza.
But then there are other subtler environmental changes like a change in the job, or family environment (marriage, childbirth, death), which also affect our bodies (internally) and since any action results in a reaction, so our body also reacts.
So without our knowledge, over years of absorption from our surroundings, we accumulate a lot of emotional and physiological toxins, which ultimately manifest as disease.
Production of cholesterol (among other things) is also one of our body's reactions towards stress. By simply reducing its intake through the diet and taking medicines to remove it, is again treating the problem symptomatically. This is not a permanent solution. The solution would be to understand the genesis of the problem, so that when you treat it, it does not recur.
The author has explained her detox programme under following heads:
Our Food
Fats in the Food
What is Cholesterol
Factors Affecting Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol Related Disorders
Cholesterol-lowering Prescription
Common Misconceptions About Cholesterol
Natural Cholesterol Busters
Cholesterol Busting Foods
15-day Detox Plan
Shopping for Food
The author has devised a fifteen- day detox programme, which if followed regularly, yields positive results in six to eight weeks. It involves a regular intake of cholesterol-busting foods coupled with a healthy disciplined lifestyle regime. This simple programme breaks down the existing cholesterol deposits in the body, lowers the blood cholesterol levels and controls the further production of cholesterol by the body, bringing about a drastic upliftment in the physical and mental well-being of the person who makes a habit of it.
Cholesterol, CHD, HDL, LDL,IHD, Unhealthy lifestyle, 15-day detox programme, Sunita Pant Bansal, Heart diseases, Cholesterol busters
PLEASE, MOM! IT’S MY LIFE!
PLEASE, MOM! IT’S MY LIFE!
Author: Dr. Jaideep Singh Chadha
Published by: Pustak Mahal (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
Many books have been written for children, but not so for adolescents and young adults. This is the group of our society, which needs help, for this is considered neither here nor there. Parents, schools and society do not quite understand the young minds. Often these youngsters end up taking the wrong step.
The present trend of thinking of youth is that parents are not exactly their well wishers. They are fine till they ‘give in, all the time’, but the moment they don’t, they become public enemy. I would like to tell these young friends, that parents and not Anne or Rahul are your best friends.
What one sees today is that children are stressed to levels which are beyond the comprehension of the adult minds, especially parents, who want their children to be the best in every field and their feelings are shattered if they don’t perform to the expected level. They can’t seem to comprehend the reasons for their child not topping, all the time. This stresses the children to no end, because they have to come up to their own expectations as well as their parents’ and the schools.
Somewhere along the line, society has also begun to demand its pound of flesh. It is a matter of prestige for the school to have the best results in the region. It enhances the school’s reputation, which imparts the best education. Since that has already been accepted as the yardstick, nothing can be done there. Another yardstick that measures the level of happiness and contentment in students should be incorporated.
In your quest for success, you have forgotten the basic principle of life. Come on, people! Get real. We are not here just to study, get a good job and earn lots of money. Life is much more than that. Life has to be lived. We have forgotten to do that. God did not create schools, curriculums, jobs and all that…Man did.
God did not make us divine just to work on a job. He wanted us to perform greater deeds. And how is life to be lived? That is the million-dollar question. I have attempted to help you get an answer to that one. Obviously, you have to search for answers, which are suitable for you. What the author has given you here is the first step to the ladder of life. To try and live a life that has the least stress. Ways to hit the ball through the slips or duck when life throws a bouncer at you. You will have to find and climb the rest of the steps or rungs yourself.
Author: Dr. Jaideep Singh Chadha
Published by: Pustak Mahal (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
Many books have been written for children, but not so for adolescents and young adults. This is the group of our society, which needs help, for this is considered neither here nor there. Parents, schools and society do not quite understand the young minds. Often these youngsters end up taking the wrong step.
The present trend of thinking of youth is that parents are not exactly their well wishers. They are fine till they ‘give in, all the time’, but the moment they don’t, they become public enemy. I would like to tell these young friends, that parents and not Anne or Rahul are your best friends.
What one sees today is that children are stressed to levels which are beyond the comprehension of the adult minds, especially parents, who want their children to be the best in every field and their feelings are shattered if they don’t perform to the expected level. They can’t seem to comprehend the reasons for their child not topping, all the time. This stresses the children to no end, because they have to come up to their own expectations as well as their parents’ and the schools.
Somewhere along the line, society has also begun to demand its pound of flesh. It is a matter of prestige for the school to have the best results in the region. It enhances the school’s reputation, which imparts the best education. Since that has already been accepted as the yardstick, nothing can be done there. Another yardstick that measures the level of happiness and contentment in students should be incorporated.
In your quest for success, you have forgotten the basic principle of life. Come on, people! Get real. We are not here just to study, get a good job and earn lots of money. Life is much more than that. Life has to be lived. We have forgotten to do that. God did not create schools, curriculums, jobs and all that…Man did.
God did not make us divine just to work on a job. He wanted us to perform greater deeds. And how is life to be lived? That is the million-dollar question. I have attempted to help you get an answer to that one. Obviously, you have to search for answers, which are suitable for you. What the author has given you here is the first step to the ladder of life. To try and live a life that has the least stress. Ways to hit the ball through the slips or duck when life throws a bouncer at you. You will have to find and climb the rest of the steps or rungs yourself.
SAFE-N-SURE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME
SAFE-N-SURE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME
Authors: Pankaj Sharma; Dr. Ashok Gupta
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
The number of overweight and obese persons is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developing and developed countries. Environmental and behavioural changes brought about by economic development, modernisation, and urbanisation have been linked to the rise in global obesity. Obesity is increasing in children and adults, and the consequences are showing up.
Excess weight slows down the circulation, blocks arteries, and causes stroke. Excess weight also increases blood sugar, lowers metabolism, disturbs sleeping patterns and causes stress and fatigue. Which is why excess body weight is a major cause of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Obesity, like cancer, turns out to be a combination of many deficiencies, not just one disease, meaning researchers might be able to custom-tailor treatments to individuals of not just for the overweight but also for those with diabetes, osteoporosis and other common maladies. It is not just developed nations that are suffering from this chronic affliction but even developing nations are encountering this problem.
This book has tried to provide insights into the problem and gives guidelines on how a person suffering from obesity and excess weight can obtain good results in reducing his weight. It has been observed that a slight modification in the lifestyle can work wonders in how people look and feel about themselves.
This book gives necessary facts, figures and self-help plans that can make weight reduction endeavours pay rich dividends. There are special sections on calorie charts, exercise regimens and specially crafted low-calorie recipe.
Chapters have been discussed under the following heads:
Understanding Weight
The Benefits of Losing Weight
Body Fat Measurement Techniques
Understanding Obesity
Treatments for Obesity
Your Body, Food & Diet Plan
Exercise and Weight Control
Major Exercise Regimens
The Pros & Cons of Different Diet Regimens
Choosing a Weight Loss Programme
Weight Loss Tips
The Safe-n-Sure Weight Loss Plan
Low-Calorie Recipes
Calories and Nutritive Values
Some FAQ’s Answered
Read and recommend this book to everyone you want to see fit and healthy, and not on the wrong side of weight
Authors: Pankaj Sharma; Dr. Ashok Gupta
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
The number of overweight and obese persons is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developing and developed countries. Environmental and behavioural changes brought about by economic development, modernisation, and urbanisation have been linked to the rise in global obesity. Obesity is increasing in children and adults, and the consequences are showing up.
Excess weight slows down the circulation, blocks arteries, and causes stroke. Excess weight also increases blood sugar, lowers metabolism, disturbs sleeping patterns and causes stress and fatigue. Which is why excess body weight is a major cause of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Obesity, like cancer, turns out to be a combination of many deficiencies, not just one disease, meaning researchers might be able to custom-tailor treatments to individuals of not just for the overweight but also for those with diabetes, osteoporosis and other common maladies. It is not just developed nations that are suffering from this chronic affliction but even developing nations are encountering this problem.
This book has tried to provide insights into the problem and gives guidelines on how a person suffering from obesity and excess weight can obtain good results in reducing his weight. It has been observed that a slight modification in the lifestyle can work wonders in how people look and feel about themselves.
This book gives necessary facts, figures and self-help plans that can make weight reduction endeavours pay rich dividends. There are special sections on calorie charts, exercise regimens and specially crafted low-calorie recipe.
Chapters have been discussed under the following heads:
Understanding Weight
The Benefits of Losing Weight
Body Fat Measurement Techniques
Understanding Obesity
Treatments for Obesity
Your Body, Food & Diet Plan
Exercise and Weight Control
Major Exercise Regimens
The Pros & Cons of Different Diet Regimens
Choosing a Weight Loss Programme
Weight Loss Tips
The Safe-n-Sure Weight Loss Plan
Low-Calorie Recipes
Calories and Nutritive Values
Some FAQ’s Answered
Read and recommend this book to everyone you want to see fit and healthy, and not on the wrong side of weight
Monday, October 22, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Authors: Dr. Sushmitha Baskar & Dr. R. Baskar
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
This book Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses follows the syllabus for undergraduate courses of higher education. The book has been divided into eight units. The first unit covers definition, scope and importance of environmental studies. Second unit explains the renewal and non-renewal resources. Next unit introduces the reader to the types of ecosystems, and food chains. Fourth unit describes biodiversity and its conservation.
The fifth unit elaborates sources of pollution, solid waste management, and disaster management. Sixth unit discusses sustainable development, urban problems, climate & global warming, and legislative environmental Acts. Human welfare and environment form the next unit. Fieldwork relating to study of simple ecosystems forms the eighth and the last unit.
The salient features of the book include a simple explanation of the subject, relevant case studies, environmental quotes and interesting facts.
About the authors:
Dr. Sushmitha Baskar is associated with the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. She obtained her PhD in 2002, and has been awarded various national fellowships like CSIR-SRF, RA and international fellowships. She was awarded Swiss Fellowship (2002- 04) to work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH - Zurich, Switzerland. Along with her husband Dr R Baskar, she has co-authored a book Environmental Sciences for Engineering Undergraduates.
Dr. R. Baskar earned his Masters, M.Phil and PhD (1992), from Punjab University, Chandigarh in Geology. He has been awarded various national and international fellowships like prestigious Dr.K.S Krishnan DAE research fellowship, CSIR, UGC, and DST fellowships. He was awarded the ICSC World Laboratory scholarship to carry out research in France for a year during his doctoral programme. He was invited as an Academic Guest (2003 -2004) in the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland. At present he is a Reader in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Hisar.
Some classic case studies:
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India: A symbol of love affected by air pollutants
Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this historic monument in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India in the year 1648. The innumerable industries in and around Agra released a large amount of sulphur dioxides, suspended particulate matter, smoke, soot etc causing tanning, blackening, and yellowing of the marble stone. The oxides reacting with rainwater resulted in acid precipitation and in return caused the deterioration and corrosion of the Taj Mahal. In 1984, the Supreme Court of India ordered designated polluting industries in the Taj area to be shut down and or adopt cleaner control technologies.
2.The London smog of 1952: A classic air pollution case study
During the cold month of December, the people of London burnt large amounts of coal for heating their homes, which resulted in a huge amount of smoke, soot, ash, sulphur oxides etc. generated from the chimneys. On 5 December 1952, the temperature went down to -1°C and the humidity at 80%. There was a thick fog and the air near the ground was moist.The accumulation of smoke close to the ground was so much that the sunlight was totally cut off and the air stayed cool and static. The term smog means fog that has soot in it. Average smoke measurements in London showed the PM concentration was 56 times the level normally experienced and the sulphur dioxide level increased by 7 times (700 ppb). Around 4000 people died due to the smog causing pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, heart failure, asphyxiation, chest pains, inflammation of the lungs, damage to respiratory cells, permanent lung damage, respiratory ailments, susceptibility to cancers etc. The effects on vegetation were profound due to the resulting acidic rain. Following this disastrous event, London formulated the Clean Air Act, 1956 and all the traditional coal fires were converted to heaters fueled by gas, steam, hot water, oil, smokeless coal and electricity.
3.The terrible Bhopal Gas tragedy of India, 1984
Another classic case study involving air pollution is one of World’s worst industrial disasters, which occurred on December 3, 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (India). The Union Carbide Company used methyl isocyanate in manufacturing Carbaryl (carbamate) pesticides. On the fatal day none of the safety devices worked and there was a functional failure of the vent scrubber outlet. There was a violent chemical reaction in the tank and the pressure built up. This popped the safety valve open. The safety valve remained open for more than two hours. As a result over 30 - 40 tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) and 35 – 40 kg phosgene were emitted into the atmosphere. The gas spread over the entire region and city, air being the medium. Approximately 5000 people died in the disaster. More than 2,50,000 people were exposed to the gas. MIC afflicts the lungs, eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system etc. The clean up of the tragedy cost approximately 570 million U.S. dollars compared to the cost of the safety devices, which would have cost only 1 million U.S. dollars if it had been installed before the tragedy. The after effects of the Bhopal gas tragedy are seen even today with people and children having genetic disorders.
Authors: Dr. Sushmitha Baskar & Dr. R. Baskar
Published by: Unicorn Books, an imprint of Pustak Mahal (www.pustakmahal.com)
This book Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses follows the syllabus for undergraduate courses of higher education. The book has been divided into eight units. The first unit covers definition, scope and importance of environmental studies. Second unit explains the renewal and non-renewal resources. Next unit introduces the reader to the types of ecosystems, and food chains. Fourth unit describes biodiversity and its conservation.
The fifth unit elaborates sources of pollution, solid waste management, and disaster management. Sixth unit discusses sustainable development, urban problems, climate & global warming, and legislative environmental Acts. Human welfare and environment form the next unit. Fieldwork relating to study of simple ecosystems forms the eighth and the last unit.
The salient features of the book include a simple explanation of the subject, relevant case studies, environmental quotes and interesting facts.
About the authors:
Dr. Sushmitha Baskar is associated with the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. She obtained her PhD in 2002, and has been awarded various national fellowships like CSIR-SRF, RA and international fellowships. She was awarded Swiss Fellowship (2002- 04) to work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH - Zurich, Switzerland. Along with her husband Dr R Baskar, she has co-authored a book Environmental Sciences for Engineering Undergraduates.
Dr. R. Baskar earned his Masters, M.Phil and PhD (1992), from Punjab University, Chandigarh in Geology. He has been awarded various national and international fellowships like prestigious Dr.K.S Krishnan DAE research fellowship, CSIR, UGC, and DST fellowships. He was awarded the ICSC World Laboratory scholarship to carry out research in France for a year during his doctoral programme. He was invited as an Academic Guest (2003 -2004) in the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland. At present he is a Reader in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Hisar.
Some classic case studies:
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India: A symbol of love affected by air pollutants
Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this historic monument in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India in the year 1648. The innumerable industries in and around Agra released a large amount of sulphur dioxides, suspended particulate matter, smoke, soot etc causing tanning, blackening, and yellowing of the marble stone. The oxides reacting with rainwater resulted in acid precipitation and in return caused the deterioration and corrosion of the Taj Mahal. In 1984, the Supreme Court of India ordered designated polluting industries in the Taj area to be shut down and or adopt cleaner control technologies.
2.The London smog of 1952: A classic air pollution case study
During the cold month of December, the people of London burnt large amounts of coal for heating their homes, which resulted in a huge amount of smoke, soot, ash, sulphur oxides etc. generated from the chimneys. On 5 December 1952, the temperature went down to -1°C and the humidity at 80%. There was a thick fog and the air near the ground was moist.The accumulation of smoke close to the ground was so much that the sunlight was totally cut off and the air stayed cool and static. The term smog means fog that has soot in it. Average smoke measurements in London showed the PM concentration was 56 times the level normally experienced and the sulphur dioxide level increased by 7 times (700 ppb). Around 4000 people died due to the smog causing pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, heart failure, asphyxiation, chest pains, inflammation of the lungs, damage to respiratory cells, permanent lung damage, respiratory ailments, susceptibility to cancers etc. The effects on vegetation were profound due to the resulting acidic rain. Following this disastrous event, London formulated the Clean Air Act, 1956 and all the traditional coal fires were converted to heaters fueled by gas, steam, hot water, oil, smokeless coal and electricity.
3.The terrible Bhopal Gas tragedy of India, 1984
Another classic case study involving air pollution is one of World’s worst industrial disasters, which occurred on December 3, 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (India). The Union Carbide Company used methyl isocyanate in manufacturing Carbaryl (carbamate) pesticides. On the fatal day none of the safety devices worked and there was a functional failure of the vent scrubber outlet. There was a violent chemical reaction in the tank and the pressure built up. This popped the safety valve open. The safety valve remained open for more than two hours. As a result over 30 - 40 tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) and 35 – 40 kg phosgene were emitted into the atmosphere. The gas spread over the entire region and city, air being the medium. Approximately 5000 people died in the disaster. More than 2,50,000 people were exposed to the gas. MIC afflicts the lungs, eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system etc. The clean up of the tragedy cost approximately 570 million U.S. dollars compared to the cost of the safety devices, which would have cost only 1 million U.S. dollars if it had been installed before the tragedy. The after effects of the Bhopal gas tragedy are seen even today with people and children having genetic disorders.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES
Authors: DR. SUSHMITHA BASKAR & DR. R. BASKAR
Published by: Unicorn Books (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
With environment occupying the center stage of most newspapers and the world watching the unfolding events, a new book Environmental Sciences for Engineering Undergraduates attempts to explain all that an educated person is expected to know. Although admittedly written for graduate engineering students, topics covered will fulfil the requirements of those appearing in competitive examinations.
Each chapter illustrates interesting global case studies, but with special emphasis on India. Figures have been simplified to make comprehension easy. Interesting facts and references make this book invaluable.
The book has been divided into six units. The first unit covers environment, its components and an overview of the environmental problems today. Second unit introduces ecology, and the principles of environmental impact assessment. Unit three covers atmospheric composition, energy balance, climate, weather, and dispersion. The fourth unit describes hydrosphere, water pollution and its control.Next unit elaborates lithosphere, pollutants, collection and disposal of solid wastes. Various aspects regarding noise pollution, its effects and control is explained in the sixth unit.
About the Authors:
Dr. Sushmitha Baskar earned her Masters (Gold medallist) and M.Phil in Environmental Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She obtained her PhD in 2002, from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar and has been awarded various national and international fellowships. She was awarded Swiss Fellowship (2002-04) to work at the Department of Earth Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. R. Baskar earned his Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D (1992), from Punjab University, Chandigarh in Geology. He has been awarded various national and international fellowships like prestigious Dr. K.S Krishnan DAE research fellowship, CSIR, UGC, and DST fellowships. He was awarded the ICSC World Laboratory scholarship to carry out research in France for a year during his doctoral programme. He has been teaching in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, since 1995.
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
Ecology:
Our planet Earth is a lovely beautiful white and blue ball when seen from space. It is the third planet from the Sun and it is the largest of the inner planets. It is the only planet known to support life and to contain liquid water at the surface. Our environment includes the biotic (living beings) and abiotic factors (like soil, water, temperature and light). The various segments of the environment consist of the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and the hydrosphere. The surface of the Earth (air, water and land) is called the biosphere. It is composed of smaller units called the ecosystems. An ecosystem includes all the organisms and the non-living environment found in a particular place. They can be large or small. Our Earth hosts a variety of living organisms and the surface of the Earth, as a whole is an ecosystem. Each organism depends in some way on other living and nonliving things in its environment. The study of natural ecosystems will help us to understand the interrelations between living beings and the environment and how the impact of human beings is influencing the natural world.
Ecological case studies:
1. Dwindling biodiversity in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India:
Poaching of the wild animals like leopards, tigers and other animals for skin, fur, natural resources, etc. in Sariska coupled with high amount of mining related problems, as the area is rich in dolomite, limestone, schist, marble and quartzite have led to severe ecological problems. There are over 200 mines in the protected forest area and more than 40 mines in the partly protected areas. The Sariska reserve, amidst the Aravallis, covers over 800 sq km of dry tropical forests. ‘Dhok’ is the principal tree species that covers 90% of the entire area and there are a variety of grasses and shrubs. This reserve supports over 100 species of birds and has the largest population of peafowl in the entire country. Leopards, Caracals, Sambar, Nilgai, Chital, Wild boar are found in this sanctuary. A rare feature of the fauna is the four horned antelope. Eco-development programs have just been implemented in Sariska with the formation of forest protection societies in villages and NGO’s. The future of Sariska reserve lies directly in protecting and reducing the high biotic pressure that affects this unique Aravalli habitat of the Indian tigers.
2. Declining biodiversity in the wonderful Australian Woodlands:
It is predicted that over the next 50 to 100 years there will be a wave of bird extinctions paralleling the loss of many Australian mammal species witnessed earlier this century. The reason for bird species decline is due to practices such as hunting, predation or competition from introduced species and due to loss of habitat. The present case study is related to temperate woodland ecosystems and the birds dependent on them for habitat. Impacts on bird populations provide typical examples of the indirect pressures on biodiversity. Woodlands are distinguished from coastal forests and semi-arid lands by less marked seasonal variations in temperature, lower extremes of rainfall and a longer growing season. Woodland birds have evolved in response to the year-round availability of food and the variety of habitat features such as tree hollows, peeling bark, nectar and other carbohydrates provided by the predominant eucalyptus plant species. The year-round supply of food also means the forests are linked to surrounding habitats, as they are suitable for migratory birds, breeding or when food is scarce elsewhere in times of drought. More than 25% of land bird species found in woodlands are in decline or threatened. The paradise parrot and star finch are extinct. Endangered species include Regent honeyeaters, bush stone-curlew, squatter pigeon, superb parrot, swift parrot, turquoise parrot, gray-crown babbler, painted honey-eater and black-throated finch. In total, 16 woodland-dependent or woodland-associated species are threatened and many more are in decline, as concepts of conservation of ecosystems have not been scientifically followed.
Authors: DR. SUSHMITHA BASKAR & DR. R. BASKAR
Published by: Unicorn Books (http://www.pustakmahal.com/)
With environment occupying the center stage of most newspapers and the world watching the unfolding events, a new book Environmental Sciences for Engineering Undergraduates attempts to explain all that an educated person is expected to know. Although admittedly written for graduate engineering students, topics covered will fulfil the requirements of those appearing in competitive examinations.
Each chapter illustrates interesting global case studies, but with special emphasis on India. Figures have been simplified to make comprehension easy. Interesting facts and references make this book invaluable.
The book has been divided into six units. The first unit covers environment, its components and an overview of the environmental problems today. Second unit introduces ecology, and the principles of environmental impact assessment. Unit three covers atmospheric composition, energy balance, climate, weather, and dispersion. The fourth unit describes hydrosphere, water pollution and its control.Next unit elaborates lithosphere, pollutants, collection and disposal of solid wastes. Various aspects regarding noise pollution, its effects and control is explained in the sixth unit.
About the Authors:
Dr. Sushmitha Baskar earned her Masters (Gold medallist) and M.Phil in Environmental Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She obtained her PhD in 2002, from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar and has been awarded various national and international fellowships. She was awarded Swiss Fellowship (2002-04) to work at the Department of Earth Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. R. Baskar earned his Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D (1992), from Punjab University, Chandigarh in Geology. He has been awarded various national and international fellowships like prestigious Dr. K.S Krishnan DAE research fellowship, CSIR, UGC, and DST fellowships. He was awarded the ICSC World Laboratory scholarship to carry out research in France for a year during his doctoral programme. He has been teaching in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, since 1995.
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
Ecology:
Our planet Earth is a lovely beautiful white and blue ball when seen from space. It is the third planet from the Sun and it is the largest of the inner planets. It is the only planet known to support life and to contain liquid water at the surface. Our environment includes the biotic (living beings) and abiotic factors (like soil, water, temperature and light). The various segments of the environment consist of the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and the hydrosphere. The surface of the Earth (air, water and land) is called the biosphere. It is composed of smaller units called the ecosystems. An ecosystem includes all the organisms and the non-living environment found in a particular place. They can be large or small. Our Earth hosts a variety of living organisms and the surface of the Earth, as a whole is an ecosystem. Each organism depends in some way on other living and nonliving things in its environment. The study of natural ecosystems will help us to understand the interrelations between living beings and the environment and how the impact of human beings is influencing the natural world.
Ecological case studies:
1. Dwindling biodiversity in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India:
Poaching of the wild animals like leopards, tigers and other animals for skin, fur, natural resources, etc. in Sariska coupled with high amount of mining related problems, as the area is rich in dolomite, limestone, schist, marble and quartzite have led to severe ecological problems. There are over 200 mines in the protected forest area and more than 40 mines in the partly protected areas. The Sariska reserve, amidst the Aravallis, covers over 800 sq km of dry tropical forests. ‘Dhok’ is the principal tree species that covers 90% of the entire area and there are a variety of grasses and shrubs. This reserve supports over 100 species of birds and has the largest population of peafowl in the entire country. Leopards, Caracals, Sambar, Nilgai, Chital, Wild boar are found in this sanctuary. A rare feature of the fauna is the four horned antelope. Eco-development programs have just been implemented in Sariska with the formation of forest protection societies in villages and NGO’s. The future of Sariska reserve lies directly in protecting and reducing the high biotic pressure that affects this unique Aravalli habitat of the Indian tigers.
2. Declining biodiversity in the wonderful Australian Woodlands:
It is predicted that over the next 50 to 100 years there will be a wave of bird extinctions paralleling the loss of many Australian mammal species witnessed earlier this century. The reason for bird species decline is due to practices such as hunting, predation or competition from introduced species and due to loss of habitat. The present case study is related to temperate woodland ecosystems and the birds dependent on them for habitat. Impacts on bird populations provide typical examples of the indirect pressures on biodiversity. Woodlands are distinguished from coastal forests and semi-arid lands by less marked seasonal variations in temperature, lower extremes of rainfall and a longer growing season. Woodland birds have evolved in response to the year-round availability of food and the variety of habitat features such as tree hollows, peeling bark, nectar and other carbohydrates provided by the predominant eucalyptus plant species. The year-round supply of food also means the forests are linked to surrounding habitats, as they are suitable for migratory birds, breeding or when food is scarce elsewhere in times of drought. More than 25% of land bird species found in woodlands are in decline or threatened. The paradise parrot and star finch are extinct. Endangered species include Regent honeyeaters, bush stone-curlew, squatter pigeon, superb parrot, swift parrot, turquoise parrot, gray-crown babbler, painted honey-eater and black-throated finch. In total, 16 woodland-dependent or woodland-associated species are threatened and many more are in decline, as concepts of conservation of ecosystems have not been scientifically followed.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
How to shape your Kids better
Hari Datt Sharma has performed yeoman service to parents and teachers, through his book – “How to Shape your Kids better” – published by Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, India (www.pustakmahal.com)
It provides practical guidelines on transforming your children into model adults. Parents often blame their children for their own failures, ignoring the fact that their offspring tend to emulate what they themselves do, rather than what they preach. They overlook the obvious that they should be good examples themselves, and by developing a healthy atmosphere for better emotional, mental and physical growth of their children.
Hari Datt Sharma, a retired Senior Teacher, and the found of Peace of Mind Mission based in New Delhi, under went training in Special Education in the U.K. He has won many awards in the field of special education.
Priced at an affordable Rs. 65, the book is a must for all connected with education.
Let us see some of the topics he has dealt with in the book –
Parenteral Behaviour that plays Havoc with Children
Over protection and Restrictiveness
Rejection – a Masked Deprivation
Over-permissiveness and Indulgence
Parenteral Over-expectations
Favouritism
Maternal Deprivation
Failure in Communication
Ten Commandments for the Child’s Behaviour Developemnt
As Parents Sow, So the Children Reap
Childhood Behaviour Disorders
Stuttering (Stammering)
Bet-Wetting (Enuresis)
Sleep-Walking (Somnambulism)
Excessive Sleep
Temper Tantrums
Hyperactivity
Shyness & Withdrawal
Stealing
Lying
Thumb Sucking
Hair Plucking
Mud – Eating
Nail Biting
Runaway Reaction
Attention-Seeking Devices
School Phobia
Gifted Children
What Make Some Children Aggressive?
4. Ways to Improve Children
§ Behaviour Modification Techniques
§ Play and Family Therapy
§ The Importance of Token Economics
§ Role of Punishment
§ Fostering Creativity
5. Influence of the Environment on Children
§ Impact of Divorce on Children
§ Influence of the Employed Mother
§ Why Childrens like comics
Effect of TV on children’s behaviour
6. Helping Children Develop Basic
Skills
§ Main Development Norms
§ Developing Skills in Written Communication
§ A.
Mental Maturity
§ B.
§ Visual Readiness
§ Visual Retention
§ Visual Discrimination
§ Auditory Readiness
§
7. How to Treat Common Learning Difficulties
§ Common Learning Difficulties and Methods of Treatment
8. Caring for Handicapped Children
§
Ten Commandments for a Child’s Behaviour Department
When children live with encouragement, they develop CONFIDENCE.
When children live with tolerance, they learn to be PATIENT.
When children live with criticism, they learn to be CONDEMN.
When children live with ridicule, they learn to be SHY.
When children live with hostility, they learn to be FIGHT.
When children live with praise, they learn to be APPRECIATE.
When children live with shame, they learn to be GUILTY.
When children live with security, they learn to be FAITH.
When children live with approval, they learn to be LIKE themselves.
When children live with acceptance, they learn to be LOVE.
It provides practical guidelines on transforming your children into model adults. Parents often blame their children for their own failures, ignoring the fact that their offspring tend to emulate what they themselves do, rather than what they preach. They overlook the obvious that they should be good examples themselves, and by developing a healthy atmosphere for better emotional, mental and physical growth of their children.
Hari Datt Sharma, a retired Senior Teacher, and the found of Peace of Mind Mission based in New Delhi, under went training in Special Education in the U.K. He has won many awards in the field of special education.
Priced at an affordable Rs. 65, the book is a must for all connected with education.
Let us see some of the topics he has dealt with in the book –
Parenteral Behaviour that plays Havoc with Children
Over protection and Restrictiveness
Rejection – a Masked Deprivation
Over-permissiveness and Indulgence
Parenteral Over-expectations
Favouritism
Maternal Deprivation
Failure in Communication
Ten Commandments for the Child’s Behaviour Developemnt
As Parents Sow, So the Children Reap
Childhood Behaviour Disorders
Stuttering (Stammering)
Bet-Wetting (Enuresis)
Sleep-Walking (Somnambulism)
Excessive Sleep
Temper Tantrums
Hyperactivity
Shyness & Withdrawal
Stealing
Lying
Thumb Sucking
Hair Plucking
Mud – Eating
Nail Biting
Runaway Reaction
Attention-Seeking Devices
School Phobia
Gifted Children
What Make Some Children Aggressive?
4. Ways to Improve Children
§ Behaviour Modification Techniques
§ Play and Family Therapy
§ The Importance of Token Economics
§ Role of Punishment
§ Fostering Creativity
5. Influence of the Environment on Children
§ Impact of Divorce on Children
§ Influence of the Employed Mother
§ Why Childrens like comics
Effect of TV on children’s behaviour
6. Helping Children Develop Basic
Skills
§ Main Development Norms
§ Developing Skills in Written Communication
§ A.
Mental Maturity
§ B.
§ Visual Readiness
§ Visual Retention
§ Visual Discrimination
§ Auditory Readiness
§
7. How to Treat Common Learning Difficulties
§ Common Learning Difficulties and Methods of Treatment
8. Caring for Handicapped Children
§
Ten Commandments for a Child’s Behaviour Department
When children live with encouragement, they develop CONFIDENCE.
When children live with tolerance, they learn to be PATIENT.
When children live with criticism, they learn to be CONDEMN.
When children live with ridicule, they learn to be SHY.
When children live with hostility, they learn to be FIGHT.
When children live with praise, they learn to be APPRECIATE.
When children live with shame, they learn to be GUILTY.
When children live with security, they learn to be FAITH.
When children live with approval, they learn to be LIKE themselves.
When children live with acceptance, they learn to be LOVE.
Better Management & Effective Leadership through the Indian Scriptures
Written by
Narayanji Misra
Foreword by
Dr. Karan Singh
Member of Parliament (India)
Management is NOT ‘getting things done by others’ but ‘helping ordinary people to produce extra-ordinary results.’ Productivity of men is more important that of a plant.
Today there are innumerable professionals and industrialists who are great achievers, have great social prestige yet do not enjoy life. On the other hand, there are many who are contended and happy but are not achievers. What is needed today is a combination of these two qualities. One should be a great achiever and at the same time should live a peaceful life. The book Better Management & Effective Leadership through the Indian Scriptures can offer this blending.
Quoting Bhagvat Gita to emphasise management principles is very much relevant today. Long before Peter Drucker, Philip Kotler, C.K. Prahalad, Arindam Chaudhuri and other management gurus introduced modern management concepts, Valmiki, Tulsidas, Kautilya and Šukra had applied identical strategies in their respective books/treatises, signifying their farsightedness. Take for example, the verses in Sundar Kand. Locating Sita and giving Ram’s message to her was Hanuman’s mission. Some of the key management principles in successfully completing an assignment are to prepare oneself mentally to execute the job, adopt a positive attitude, analyse the strength of competitors and then embark. Accordingly, Hanuman made his own strategy to know the strengths and weaknesses of the Lankans. Compare this with the modern management principle that involves analysing the competitor’s strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). Utilising core competency of an individual or an organisation is a leading management mantra today. Sumantra Ghoshal, the noted modern management guru and professor of Strategic Leadership at London Business School, emphasises this aspect in many of his lectures.
Srimad Bhagvat Gita is a classic example of instilling motivation. When Arjuna felt dejected and desolate to face his own kith and kin on the battlefield, Krishna explained that what matters in life is to uphold the Dharma. He stressed the need to focus on duty rather than on the rewards and results springing from into. Management consultant David H. Freedman says, ‘‘It’s better to decide quickly on an imperfect plan than to spend time considering every angle and roll out a perfect plan when it is too late.’’
This book is intended to open your eyes to what is contained within ancient Indian scriptures, Rig Veda, Kath Upanishad, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda, Ramayan, Srimad Bhagvat Gita, Chanakya Sùtram, and Mahabharata etc. Explore some of the chapters in this book such as, ‘The Basic Managerial Functions’, Cultivate Your Workforce’, ‘Manager as a Leader’, ‘Managing by Least Supervision’, Management by Example’, etc. You will learn much that works during brainstorming, management games, or case studies dissection in management schools. If IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) have started teaching spirituality, yoga, ancient Indian scriptures, etc. there must be a sound reason. So, pick up Better Management & Effective Leadership through the Indian Scriptures written by Narayanji Misra today as your appreciation and reverence to worlds’ ancient scriptures, which laid the vital foundation on which the modern management gurus have built their castles.
Narayanji Misra
Foreword by
Dr. Karan Singh
Member of Parliament (India)
Management is NOT ‘getting things done by others’ but ‘helping ordinary people to produce extra-ordinary results.’ Productivity of men is more important that of a plant.
Today there are innumerable professionals and industrialists who are great achievers, have great social prestige yet do not enjoy life. On the other hand, there are many who are contended and happy but are not achievers. What is needed today is a combination of these two qualities. One should be a great achiever and at the same time should live a peaceful life. The book Better Management & Effective Leadership through the Indian Scriptures can offer this blending.
Quoting Bhagvat Gita to emphasise management principles is very much relevant today. Long before Peter Drucker, Philip Kotler, C.K. Prahalad, Arindam Chaudhuri and other management gurus introduced modern management concepts, Valmiki, Tulsidas, Kautilya and Šukra had applied identical strategies in their respective books/treatises, signifying their farsightedness. Take for example, the verses in Sundar Kand. Locating Sita and giving Ram’s message to her was Hanuman’s mission. Some of the key management principles in successfully completing an assignment are to prepare oneself mentally to execute the job, adopt a positive attitude, analyse the strength of competitors and then embark. Accordingly, Hanuman made his own strategy to know the strengths and weaknesses of the Lankans. Compare this with the modern management principle that involves analysing the competitor’s strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). Utilising core competency of an individual or an organisation is a leading management mantra today. Sumantra Ghoshal, the noted modern management guru and professor of Strategic Leadership at London Business School, emphasises this aspect in many of his lectures.
Srimad Bhagvat Gita is a classic example of instilling motivation. When Arjuna felt dejected and desolate to face his own kith and kin on the battlefield, Krishna explained that what matters in life is to uphold the Dharma. He stressed the need to focus on duty rather than on the rewards and results springing from into. Management consultant David H. Freedman says, ‘‘It’s better to decide quickly on an imperfect plan than to spend time considering every angle and roll out a perfect plan when it is too late.’’
This book is intended to open your eyes to what is contained within ancient Indian scriptures, Rig Veda, Kath Upanishad, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda, Ramayan, Srimad Bhagvat Gita, Chanakya Sùtram, and Mahabharata etc. Explore some of the chapters in this book such as, ‘The Basic Managerial Functions’, Cultivate Your Workforce’, ‘Manager as a Leader’, ‘Managing by Least Supervision’, Management by Example’, etc. You will learn much that works during brainstorming, management games, or case studies dissection in management schools. If IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) have started teaching spirituality, yoga, ancient Indian scriptures, etc. there must be a sound reason. So, pick up Better Management & Effective Leadership through the Indian Scriptures written by Narayanji Misra today as your appreciation and reverence to worlds’ ancient scriptures, which laid the vital foundation on which the modern management gurus have built their castles.
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