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----- Original Message ----- From: "harish kotian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 2:52 PM Subject: [AI] Popular science books > Hello Friends > > I rescently attended a seminar at Banglore organised by National book > trust. > > They have some of the books in Braille as well. I however, don't have that > list. > > I have collected the ink-print titles and I am pasting for your > information. > Regards > Harish. > NBT Popular Science Books > > About Time > > Bal Phondke > > 215 pp > > Rs 70.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4103-0 > > Time assumes a mystic, surreal character when one realises that it has no > beginning or end. It is eternal. It flows only in one direction, from the > past to the future. This book tries to understand Time in its entirety, in > a Vikram-Betal story format. > > Chaos, Fractals and Self-organisation > > Arvind Kumar > > 186 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1596-X > > The leaking tap in our bathroom exhibits chaos, the bronchial network of > our lungs has a fractal structure and all of us are marvellous > self-organising systems of Nature. In a lucid and non-technical account, > the book explains some of these pioneering ideas that are destined to > culminate in a new non-linear science of the next century. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Marathi & Oriya. > > Energy > > A K Bakhshi > > 100 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1458-0 > > The importance of energy in our daily life can never be overemphasised > particularly in today's world when fossil fuels are in danger of being > depleted. There is practically no activity which does not involve the > transfer or transformation of energy. This book discusses its various > aspects including the consequences of production and utilisation of energy > on our environment. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya & Tamil. > > Fibre Optics > > G K Bhide > > 94 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2937-5 > > Based on the principle of total internal reflection and transparency of > glass, the study of fibre optics is an exciting new field. This book > describes how fibrescopes are used in surgery, and as cables by > communication experts to carry telephone calls and by engineers for > examining machines. > > Also in: Hindi. > > Joy of Making Indian Toys > > Sudarshan Khanna > > 126 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2244-3 > > This simple activity book teaches two things, namely, how to make 101 > handmade toys which are playthings even today in remote corners of our > country and how toys, simple in design and based on science and > technology, can be made at home with discarded materials. > > Also in: Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam & Oriya. > > Nano: The Next Revolution > > Mohan Sundara Rajan > > 179 pp > > Rs 75.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4305-X > > This book explains the basics of nanotechnology-the next revolution in our > daily lives-its historical development, and the ongoing advances, > including the pioneering work done in India. > > Also in: Asamiya & Oriya. > > Quantum Mystery > > Rajat Chanda > > 113 pp > > Rs 36.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2180-3 > > The book discusses the laws of quantum mechanics, several amazing quantum > phenomena and the progress in understanding the connection between the > quantum and classical worlds. How the paradoxes arise and how to solve > them has been explained in detail, besides highlighting the significance > of Bell's theorem. > > Also in: Hindi. > > Radiation and Man > > H C Jain > > 98 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1143-3 > > A study of the natural and man-made radiation environment, dramatic > discoveries in the field, problems and risks involved in the use of > nuclear energy including the possibilities of malfunctioning of nuclear > reactors and disposal of radioactive wastes versus its benefits when > compared to other sources. > > Robots and Robotics > > M R Chidambara > > 94 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0914-5 > > This small volume describes the robots and also how the New Age will open > many new possibilities for their use in home and industry to the benefit > of mankind. > > Also in: Asamiya & Hindi. > > The Illusive World of Virtual Reality > > Tapan Bhattacharya > > 158 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1949-3 > > Man's innate desire for fantasising has been sustained considerably by the > advent of computers. By mimicking reality, virtual reality creates > fascinating illusions and stimulates various human senses. > > The Telecom Story and the Internet > > Mohan Sundara Rajan > > 209 pp > > Rs 60.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1754-7 > > An account of the latest technical developments in telecommunications and > the impact of the exploding internet traffic is given in non-technical > language. > > Also in: Hindi > > The Wonder Chip > > K D Pavate > > 116 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1493-9 > > This book attempts to explain the principles of silicon devices, some > interesting aspects of their fabrication technology and the spectrum of > their applications. It shows how the principles of electronic circuits in > communication, computers, information and other systems have undergone a > sea change with the advent of the integrated circuits. > > Also in: Asamiya. > > Wind Energy > > Suneel B Athawale > > 60 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0679-0 > > This book, through diagrams and illustrations, introduces the readers to > the non-conventional source of energy and explains how wind energy can be > converted into mechanical and electrical energy by windmills for > supplementing our energy needs. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya & Tamil. > > A Drug is Born > > Urmila Thatte & Sharadini Dahanukar > > 94 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-2864-3 > > Medicines and drugs are prescribed for all ailments. What lies behind > their conception, from where they come and who discovered them-all this > and more on the exciting world of medicine is described in this book in an > interesting style. > > Chemical Elements in the New Age > > D V Jahagirdar > > 66 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1121-2 > > This book provides interesting reading material on some lesser known > aspects of chemical elements of the New Age, including their applications > in superconductivity, computer and space research. > > Also in: Asamiya & Hindi. > > Fullerenes > > Sivakamasundari > > 91 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-3958-3 > > A new form of carbon, totally different from the well-known diamond and > graphite was discovered and popularly called buckyballs. These Buckminster > fullerenes have hollow, cage-like shape. This profusely illustrated book > describes their discovery, reactions and formation, along with their > applications. > > Material Marvels > > B C Sharma > > 136 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2812-3 > > This book describes the new materials developed by manipulating metals, > ceramics and plastics-the composites-which are now being used in space > travel, communication of information and replacing damaged parts of the > human body. > > Also in: Asamiya & Marathi. > > Preservation of Art Objects and Library Materials > > O P Agrawal > > 102 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0643-X > > All art objects, viz. stone sculptures, wooden objects, textiles, > manuscripts, paintings, etc. are continuously subjected to dangers of > damage and deterioration. This book acquaints the reader with the > composition of art objects, their properties and behaviour under diverse > conditions so as to facilitate their care, maintenance and preservation. > > Also in: Bangla, Hindi, Marathi & Tamil. > > Ravishing Radiance > > Bal Phondke > > 81 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3625-8 > > Discovery of ubiquitous and omnipresent radioactivity in the twentieth > century ushered in the atomic age. The story of its discovery as well as > its applications provide for fascinating reading. > > The Secrets of Proteins > > Medha S Rajadhyaksha & Sukanya Datta > > 108 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3105-1 > > A peep into the world of proteins-their sequences, shapes, forms and > functions besides their malfunctions and diseases due to malnutrition. > > Water: The Matrix of Life > > K K Mishra > > 112 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3314-3 > > The astonishing properties and role of water as the 'matrix of life' have > been presented in a semi-technical style. This book provides a deeper > understanding of the most ubiquitous marvel of Nature. > > Also in: Hindi. > > Black Holes > > Jayant Narlikar > > 66 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4374-5 > > A black hole is the ultimate manifestation of a region of strong gravity. > The pull of gravity in a black hole is so strong, that even light cannot > escape from it and time stands still. This book is a simple yet meticulous > study of the circumstances under which a black hole is formed and its > strange properties. > > Cosmic Vistas > > Biman Basu > > 131 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3942-7 > > This book on celestial objects explains how with advances in technology, > the telescope and other observation tools can reveal the real nature of > celestial bodies like the Moon, the planets and Milky Way and how the > refined techniques of observation can reveal gas clouds, quasars, pulsars > and radiation. > > Joy of Starwatching > > Biman Basu > > 122 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2657-0 > > The star-filled sky has fascinated mankind since prehistoric times. Today > we know about the true nature of stars and their mind-boggling distances > from us. This profusely illustrated book familiarises us with the > constellations and helps in identifying individual stars with the help of > star maps and diagrams. > > Also in: Bangla & Tamil. > > Space Today > > Mohan Sundara Rajan > > 282 pp > > Rs 75.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1027-5 > > A fascinating review of the marvels of the Space Age describing the trends > and innovations in space technology, its applications and space > explorations. > > Also in: Asamiya & Tamil. > > The Sun > > Parul R Sheth > > 138 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4424-2 > > This book will appeal to all those who are curious to know more about the > wonders pertaining to the mind-blowing effects of our nearest star, on the > natural events that occur on the Earth, on plants, animals and human > beings. > > Everyday Mathematics > > R M Bhagwat > > 74 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1490-4 > > Mathematics is described as an art, the tool of science, the language of > science and the queen of all sciences. This book on mathematics gives an > account of the origin and development of mathematics, and helps in solving > a variety of problems related to everyday living. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi & Oriya. > > Dinosaurs of India > > Ashok Sahni > > 120 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3109-4 > > This book describes our rich natural heritage of dinosaurs which goes back > nearly 170 years, when Captain Sleeman found large dinosaurian bones and > pertrified wood in Jabalpur Cantonment. This book also tells of the more > recent finds of fossil remains in several states, particularly in the > north-east region. > > Impact of Science and Technology in Warfare > > K V Gopalakrishnan > > 160 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISbn 81-237-4060-3 > > Warfare has been a constant feature of human history and the most powerful > impact on it has been due to the application of science and technology in > the past few centuries. In this book scientific and technological > breakthroughs are described and their impacts are also discussed. > > Inventors Who Revolutionised Our Lives > > K V Gopalakrishnan > > 198 pp > > Rs 80.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4766-7 > > Biographical sketches of some of the great inventors who displayed > tenacity of purpose by hard work and confidence in their abilities before > achieving recognition for their discoveries. > > Also in: Asamiya, Punjabi, Oriya & Urdu. > > Marching Ahead with Science > > Biman Basu & H J Khan > > 172 pp > > Rs 60.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3486-7 > > When India gained Independence in 1947, it had no worthwhile > infrastructure for the development of science and technology, nor did it > have a sound industrial base. Yet six decades later, it is now a major > technological power with the capability to design, build and launch its > own satellites, nuclear power plants and supercomputers. The book presents > an overview of our achievements. > > Of Science and Scientists > > A N Kothare and others > > 232 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0917-X > > Although a lot is available in the form of biographies and writings of > scientists, very little information is found on what made them not only > great discoverers but humane too, blessed with humour, humility and > humanism. This book conveys this very aspect of scientists who, while > being involved in their unique adventure, are like us, the lesser mortals. > > Also in: Asamiya, Kannada, Malayalam & Oriya. > > The Great Aviation Story > > R K Murthi > > 101 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4390-4 > > This book presents the story of how the man's great dream of flying came > true, how the technological advancements affected the evolution of > aircraft, and how it changed the course of history. > > The Story of Man > > Biman Basu > > 84 pp > > Rs 27.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2057-2 > > The story of man's evolution from the lowly tree-dwelling ape has all the > ingredients of a thriller. As new clues emerge from fossil evidence, the > story takes dramatic twists and turns, before a clear picture emerges. It > traces how our distant ancestors gave up a life on the trees and learnt to > walk on two feet, use tools and fire, and talk as we do now. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Punjabi & Urdu. > > Earthquakes > > A K R Hemmady > > 114 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4207-X > > This revised edition presents a geologist's perception of earthquakes, > their cause, methodology of investigation, instruments used, prediction, > precautions and economic implications. Few basic principles related to the > design of earthquake-resistant structures, Bhuj earthquake and the > controversy over the Tehri dam and reservoir-induced seismicity have also > been briefly dealt with. > > Also in: Hindi & Tamil. > > Our Water Resources > > Rama > > 104 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0803-3 > > This book provides information on India's water resources derived largely > from rainfall, which is generous but uneven in its distribution over time > and place. This necessitates the need for gigantic projects for the > control, storage and transfer of the available supply. > > Also in: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi & Tamil. > > Man Inside the Sea > > B F Chhapgar > > 196 pp > > Rs 60.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1536-6 > > Man has always been fascinated by the seas and oceans and has ventured out > for underwater research, exploration of the sea-bed, rescue operations and > for commercial activities. This book discusses the steps taken by man in > actual underwater living with the help of scuba diving, research > submersibles, bathyspheres and bathyscaphes. > > Also in: Asamiya. > > Ocean Science and Technology > > A K Malhotra > > 204 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0140-3 > > An introduction to the basic principles, techniques and methods involved > in offshore oil and gas production and explanation of how offshore > platforms and terminals, harbours and ports are designed and operated, > apart from the problems encountered in laying submarine pipelines and > controlling oil pollution. > > Science of the Oceans > > A N P Ummerkutty > > 144 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0468-2 > > The sea and the oceans, in spite of man's onslaughts on them, remain as > mysterious, unknown and awe-inspiring as ever. This book introduces us to > the science of oceanography and the immense potentialities of water around > our shores for exploring and utilising them for the prosperity of our > people. > > Also in: Bangla, Hindi, Malayalam & Marathi. > > Ecology and Sustainable Development > > P S Ramakrishnan > > 198 pp > > Rs 70.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3622-3 > > Community participation in natural resource management, which is linked to > sustainable development of natural and human-managed ecosystems, has been > discussed in the book with concern for sustainable livelihood of rural > societies in the short-term and sustainable development of the region, as > part of a long-term plan. > > Environmental Pollution > > N Manivasakam > > 160 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1034-8 > > At a time when environmental pollution is increasing day by day, this > book, while discussing the general nature of pollution, examines in detail > some of the major areas of pollution like air, water and soil, including > thermal radiation and noise pollution and their deleterious impact on man > and environment alike. > > Also in: Asamiya, Kannada, Malayalam & Oriya. > > Plastics: A Threat to Mankind > > Chintan > > 85 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4629-6 > > This book explains the impact of plastics on the environment, human health > and economy, and describes what all is being done to reduce our dependence > on the plastics, which will eventually be beneficial to the mankind in the > long run. > > Also in: Asamiya. > > Ways of the Weather > > P A Menon > > 109 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4453-7 > > This revised edition brings forth the concepts and practices adopted in > observing and forecasting weather besides highlighting the impact of > weather and climate on life and economy with particular reference to the > Indian context. > > Also in: Asamiya, Kannada & Tamil. > > We Breathe and Drink Poison > > N Manivasakam > > 120 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1488-2 > > Beginning with the general nature of pollution, the book discusses the > major areas of pollution like air, water and soil and how thermal > radiation and noise pollution are casting a deleterious impact on man and > his environment, posing a danger to all living beings. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi & Punjabi. > > Endangered Animals of India and their Conservation > > S M Nair > > 110 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0187-X > > Public awareness about our rich wildlife, the factors affecting the > survival of the species and an understanding of how we can contribute to > their well-being are the keys to successful conservation. This edition > provides basic information on the rare and endangered animals of India and > their conservation. > > Also in: Asamiya, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali & Tamil. > > Exploring Speech & Language > > Medha S Rajadhyaksha > > 124 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4695-1 > > Language forges friendships, cultural ties, and economic relationships. > Speech and language are so integral to our existence and individuality > that its study has attracted scholars, linguists, philosophers and > scientists, since time immemorial. This book is about sharing the taste > and texture of words, and about how and why we used them. > > Household Pests and their Management > > Renuka Gupta > > 86 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3751-3 > > In our quest for a comfortable life environment, we unwittingly provide > favourable conditions for insects and pests to thrive. These pests suck > our blood, spoil our food, and generally cause turmoil in our lives. This > book presents information on household pests, how to identify and manage > them at home level. > > How Birds Fly > > Satish Dhawan > > 81 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3738-6 > > Avian flight has fascinated man since ancient times, but it is only in > recent times that we have been able to explain the dynamics of animal > flight. The evolution of animal flight, description of structure and > musculature of wings and feathers and elementary theory of lift and drag > have been explained to elucidate take-off, landing and hovering of birds. > > Human Behaviour > > Sunil K Pandya > > 240 pp > > Rs 75.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2121-8 > > This volume focusses on the roots of human behaviour and explains why > diverse individuals behave differently under the same circumstances. It > describes how our genetic make-up, the environment in which we are brought > up, intelligence, perception, memory, learning, imagination and various > innate drives force us to act and react as we do. > > Microbe Saga > > Bal Phondke > > 174 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2098-X > > Invisible but not insignificant, microbes are the oldest and simplest life > forms on earth. This book highlights their crucial role in bread, beer, > cheese, wine, pharmaceuticals and pesticide manufacturing units as also in > bioremediation and recycling of wastes. > > Social Life of Plants > > Sukanya Datta > > 99 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2938-3 > > Plants, like humans, form alliances with other plants and animals, wage > war against enemies, employ mercenaries and use subtle strategies for > survival. This book explains the interesting social life of the plant > world. > > Gene Play > > Parul R Sheth > > 113 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2336-9 > > This book takes a look at the future of the gene when the molecular > engineers will readily succumb to the fascination of entering and > rearranging the hereditary genetic material. It also discusses the > possibilities of the endless productive permutations of life, unravelling > the promise and the perils of genetic engineering. > > Genetics Today > > Jagjit Singh > > 242 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1787-3 > > Explains the mystery of the mechanism of 'heredity' in virus, bacterium, > plant, animal and man besides showing how the more we unravel it, the more > improvements we can make in the cultivation of our basic food plants, > breeding of domestic animals and combating heredity diseases. > > Also in: Hindi. > > Aging > > K Subba Rao > > 70 pp > > Rs 23.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0999-4 > > The human body does not remain at the peak of its powers endlessly. A slow > but steady decline sets in with aging, which occurs due to a complex > interplay of physiological, psychological and social factors. This book > lucidly explains why and how the aging sets in. > > Also availale in: Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi & > Urdu. > > Asthma: How to Control It > > M P S Menon > > 94 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2179-X > > This revised volume provides a contemporary account of a common though > baffling ailment, which has been an enigma for thousands of sufferers who > need help in handling their disability to their best advantage before > seeking medical help. > > Also in: Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi & Punjabi. > > Ayurveda Unravelled > > Sharadini Dahanukar & Urmila Thatte > > 138 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-1676-3 > > The science of Ayurveda is surrounded by mystery. It elicits different > reactions, ranging from romantic revivalism to West-oriented rejection, > from complete acceptance to total rebuttal. This book unravels some of the > mysteries surrounding it, its basic concepts and governing principles as > also simple home-made herbal remedies. > > Also in: Bangla, Hindi, Kannada & Punjabi. > > Body Clock > > Parul R Sheth > > 175 pp > > Rs 60.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4021-2 > > Almost every form of life, plant, animal or human being has an internal > clock for measuring time, giving rise to rhythms. Rhythms are controlled > by a 'biological clock' situated in the brain. This book describes how our > internal clocks regulate the metabolism, physiology and behaviour, and in > illness or travel across time-zones, shift work schedules, our body clocks > throw the rhythm out of time. > > Cancer > > S M Bose > > 112 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3892-7 > > Cancer is one of the most feared diseases that affects mankind. This book > provides a clear understanding of the disease, its causes, early danger > signs, the modes of investigation, and its treatment and management. > > Also in: Asamiya, Marathi, Punjabi, Oriya & Urdu. > > Challenge of AIDS > > Khorshed M Pavri > > 147 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-0175-2 > > AIDS research has attracted some of the finest brains among doctors and > scientists of the world and yet an effective cure eludes us. This revised > edition imparts knowledge about the disease and a realisation of the > challenge that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) poses to mankind. > > Also in: Asamiya, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam & Urdu. > > Dental & Oral Health for All > > Abhijeet Kulkarni > > 94 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4385-8 > > This book aims at educating readers regarding dental and oral diseases, > the available treatment options and contemporary preventive strategies to > maintain and improve oral health. > > Epilepsy > > M C Maheshwari > > 100 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0554-9 > > This book provides scientific information about the diagnosis, treatment > and care of epileptics in our country where superstitions, false beliefs > and misconceptions about the disease are widely prevalent and prove an > obstacle in its effective control. > > Also in: Bangla, Hindi & Punjabi. > > Headache > > M C Maheshwari > > 88 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0970-6 > > Headache is the commonest of all painful conditions to affect man some > time or the other. This very handy book explains the mechanisms of pain, > warns of the dangers of frequent use of analgesics and emphasises the need > for physical therapy and psychotherapy in facing the problem. > > Also in: Gujarati. > > Heart Disease and the Layman > > S Padmavati > > 65 pp > > Rs 30.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1217-0 > > The very mention of heart disease strikes terror in the minds of many. > This book puts into proper perspective what heart disease means, its signs > and symptoms, methods of examination and treatment, and explains the > changes that occur when a heart becomes deranged in structure and > function. > > Also in: Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil & Urdu. > > Infant & Child Care > > Subhash C Arya > > 220 pp > > Rs 70.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4994-5 > > In the time of joint families, the advise and care of family members was > easily available for bringing up a child easily. With more and more > nuclear families coming up nowadays, where both parents are working, this > book in Oriya comes as a valuable and handy method to bring up a healthy > and happy child. > > Learning to Live with Diabetes > > M M S Ahuja > > 120 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0704-5 > > Explains how diabetes can be controlled and how reduction in complications > can be achieved by consuming foodstuffs with correct nutritive and caloric > contents, keeping in mind the economic constraints of a country like > India. > > Also in: Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati & Tamil. > > Mental Disorders > > M S Bhatia > > 200 pp > > Rs 60.00 (PB) Rs 250.00 (HB) > > ISBN 978-81-237-4926-6 (PB) > > ISBN 978-81-237-4928-0 (HB) > > There is a lot of misconception about mental disorders. People still > resort to exorcists, ojhas, tantriks, black magic and so on. With the > advancement in the field of psychiatry, timely treatment and cure is now > possible. This book aims to provide correct information about mental > disorders for timely treatment. > > Also in: Hindi > > Modern Diagnostics > > Anil Aggrawal > > 278 pp > > Rs 80.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3317-8 > > On developing any physical problem, the doctor advises various diagnostic > tests to find out what is wrong. This book tells all about the many > diagnostic equipment like magnetic sensors, ultrasound machines, high tech > computers, positron emissions, etc. that have brought a revolution in > diagnosing disease and providing treatment. > > Narcotic Drugs > > Anil Aggrawal > > 161 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1383-5 > > This book uncovers the mysterious aura surrounding drugs to provide > answers to questions like what are they, why do they entrap a person in > their clutches and how we can stay free of their mind-altering effects. > > Also in: Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil & Urdu. > > Pain & Its Management > > Sugandha A Karapurkar > > 82 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4362-9 > > Pain is such a vast subject that it is difficult to understand its exact > physiology, yet this book provides answers to many common problems > regarding pain, in a simple and lucid style. > > Prevention of Burns > > Kalpana Sood Lal > > 75 pp > > Rs 45.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4575-3 > > This book aims to spread awareness among people regarding frequent burn > injuries, and lays emphasis on the preventions and precautions to be taken > by each individual, whether at home or at work, so that burn cases reduce > throughout the country. > > Also in: Hindi > > Pulmonary Tuberculosis > > M P S Menon > > 334 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2810-7 > > This book will be of interest to those involved in detection and control > of tuberculosis as well as patients and their relatives whose > understanding and cooperation are essential for the success of the > Tuberculosis Control Programme. > > Reaching Womanhood > > Tarala Nandekar & Medha Rajadhyaksha > > 130 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-2763-9 > > Provides answers to questions on transition of young girls into the adult > world while stressing on the need for knowing about their body, their > sexuality, their reproductive health and their rights and > responsibilities. > > Also in: Asamiya. > > Self-Care for Women > > Parul R Sheth > > 156 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-2804-2 > > The book provides knowledge on the complex female body, its organs and > systems, how they work and can be taken care of both externally and > internally. > > Also in: Bangla & Oriya. > > Sense of Smell > > Sarada Bulchand > > 99 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3625-8 > > The sense of smell is one of the most primitive senses without which the > world can be very bland. The book describes how the sensory system > functions to generate attractive or repulsive responses across species, > besides explaining the role of pheromones and aromatherapy, olfactory > memory and smell disorders. > > Skin and Hair > > J S Pasricha and Ramji Gupta > > 210 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4006-9 > > Written mainly to disseminate correct information on skin and hair > diseases and remove myths and superstitions about their cure, this book > provides guidelines on proper care of skin and hair and also explains some > common skin diseases and their treatment modalities. > > Sleep-Wakefulness > > Birendra Nath Mallick > > 108 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3623-1 > > Sleep and wakefulness are complex behavioural phenomena which are > objectively identified by recording electrophysiological signals from the > body. Both are interrelated-while one is active, the other remains > subdued. The mechanisms of generation and regulation of sleep and > wakefulness coupled with the role of sleep in normal life are beautifully > discussed. > > Some Common Ailments > > Anil Aggrawal > > 98 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0193-4 > > Are you troubled by an allergy or eczema? Do you get a nagging cold every > winter? This book provides the answers to all these questions and other > common ailments also, from which all of us have suffered too often, but > about which we know so little. > > Also in: Asamiya, Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, Nepali, > Punjabi, Telugu & Urdu. > > Stroke and Rehabilitation > > M C Maheshwari & K K Singh > > 119 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1727-X > > Stroke, one of the commonest neurological emergencies, is the third most > important cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly people after cancer > and heart attack. The book discusses some of the significant advances made > in the understanding of stroke, its diagnosis and management. > > Also in: Hindi. > > The Brain: A Precious Possession > > Gomathy Gopinath > > 95 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1755-5 > > Tremendous advances in neuroscience research have generated a lot of > information on the brain, its functions and diseases. This book is > designed to impart the basic functions and capabilities of the brain and > some of the common ailments that afflict it. > > Also in: Bangla. > > The Human Machine > > R L Bijlani & S K Manchanda > > 162 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1584-6 > > The complex human organism and the different functions of different parts > of the body have been explained with illustrations and diagrams, with > special reference to deviation in normal functions which we call disease. > > Also in: Hindi & Kannada. > > The Memory Mystery > > Medha S Rajadhyaksha > > 108 pp > > Rs 40.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1783-0 > > Our perceptions of the world around us, the skills, the facts and figures > we learn, the emotional overtones of our lives, all these lodge themselves > in our brain as memory, sometimes forever. Memory, however, is about > forgetting as well. This well-illustrated book unravels what we know of > the memory mystery till date. > > Also in: Tamil. > > Versatile Vaccines > > Parvinder Chawla > > 165 pp > > Rs 95.00 > > ISBN 978-81-237-4611-1 > > This profusely illustrated book sketches, in a very simple language, the > present scenario of vaccine development and emphasises the role of > versatile vaccines in offering the most precious gift to a child-a chance > to live a healthy life ahead. > > Your Food and You > > K T Achaya > > 112 pp > > Rs 35.00 > > ISBN 81-237-1033-X > > Discusses many fascinating aspects of food, including a balanced diet, the > digestive system, food fads and taboos, and diets prescribed for babies, > pregnant women, nursing mothers, etc. > > Also in: Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, > Tamil, Telugu & Urdu. > > A Manual on Dog Training > > Gautan Unny > > 100 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4831-0 > > This book is meant to help people understand the finer nuances of training > their pets. It aims to make the pet owner understand that dog training is > probably the most important aspect of rearing a pet. The most modern > techniques have been written about to ensure that readers are up-to-date > with the best methods used worldwide. > > Care of Dogs & Cats > > Vinod Sharma > > 83 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4843-4 > > This book, written in a simple and lucid manner, deals at length with the > care and management of pet dogs and cats. Especially meant for the lay > readers and pet owners, it provides the basic details on various aspects > of pet care like selecting the right breed, proper feeding, importance of > training as well as exercise, social behaviour and much more. > > Social Life of Animals > > Sukanya Datta > > 110 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-3937-0 > > In the fascinating world of animals though communication is not like > humans, they manage to convey their feelings through varied postures, use > of chemicals, vocalisation etc. This book is a wealth of information on > social life of animals-how crocodiles guide their young to water, the male > penguin incubates the eggs, and many more interesting details. > > Anthology of Science Fiction Short Stories > > Rajshekhar Bhoosnumath > > 102 pp > > Rs 50.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4704-7 > > A compilation of thirteen science fiction short stories in Kannada, this > book includes stories of veteran as well as upcoming science fiction > writers. The topics include robots, space travel, extra-terrestrial > creatures, and more such imaginative areas. > > Dinesh Chandra Goswami's Stories > > D C Goswami > > 200 pp > > Rs 65.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4382-3 > > This anthology of twenty short science fiction stories in Asamiya revolve > around interesting themes like space-time continuum, response of brain > neurons to induced frequency, etc. The author, in a subtle manner, has > tried to explain the moral fallout of the mindless use of technology in > our daily life. > > It Happened Tomorrow > > Bal Phondke (Ed.) > > 270 pp > > Rs 55.00 > > ISBN 81-237-0619-7 > > This anthology of 19 select stories presents the trends in Indian science > fiction where the basic theme, be it in any language, is primarily > anthropocentric, dealing with the interplay between scientific > developments and human emotions or societal foundations. > > Also in: Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, > Oriya & Urdu. > > Once Upon a Blue Moon: Science fiction Stories > > Sukanya Datta > > 172 pp > > Rs 70.00 > > ISBN 81-237-4853-1 > > A delectable spread of twelve science fiction short stories, all poised at > the point of the 'Just Possible'! Flawlessly blending scientific truths > and the flight of imagination, the stories exemplify all that good science > fiction should be. The fabric of each story is woven with warmth, > understanding and humour with the warp and weft of science running through > it. > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, > please visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
