BITS PILANI HYDERABAD CAMPUS LIBRARY (11 17, February 2019) · 2019. 2. 11. · BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus Acc.No : 37423 CallNo : 005.133 LAL-P C is a general-purpose, imperative

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Acc. No : 37787Call No : 003.54 SYK-J

Discover a fresh approach for designing more efficientand cooperative wireless communications networkswith this systematic guide. Covering everything fromfundamental theory to current research topics, leadingresearchers describe a new, network-aware codingstrategy that exploits the signal interactions that occurin dense wireless networks directly at the waveformlevel. Using an easy-to-follow, layered structure, thisunique text begins with a gentle introduction for thosenew to the subject, before moving…


Acc. No : 37423Call No : 005.133 LAL-P

C is a general-purpose, imperative computerprogramming language, supporting structuredprogramming, lexical variable scope and recursion. As itprovides the constructs that map efficiently to typicalmachine instructions, it has found lasting use in varioustypes of applications. The book C Programming withSolved Problems is authored focusing on the syllabi ofIndian universities The book is written in simplelanguage for easy understanding by the students. Itinitiates from C fundamentals and …


Acc. No : 33634Call No : 158.1 HIL-N

Business magnate, W. Clement Stone stated that his firstcommandment of success was to do it now. Followingthis advice will make us more determined, disciplinedand capable of demonstrating the full merit of ourpotential. Do It Now! allows you to learn, chapter bychapter, how to use your time wisely and your skillsappropriately. You are no longer in danger of being leftbehind and unable to perform to the fullest of yourabilities. You can now not only be a person who grabsthe reins and advances forward, but with a little extraeffort you can …


Acc. No : 35338Call No : 179.6 ROB-M

Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches,teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you tobe better than your excuses and bigger than your fears.What if the secret to having the confidence and courageto enrich your life and work is simply knowing how topush yourself? Using the science of habits, rivetingstories and surprising facts from some of the mostfamous moments in history, art and business, MelRobbins will explain the power of a “push moment.”Then, she’ll give you one simple tool you can use tobecome…


Acc. No : 37430Call No : 294.5 FRA-D

What Is Hinduism? provides one of the mostprovocative, engaging and detailed examinations of thisoldest religious and spiritual tradition in the world.Followed by over a billion people, including a greatmajority in India, Hinduism is the third largest religionin the world. The teachings of Yoga and Vedanta arefollowed by millions in every continent. Enriched with aprofound pluralistic view, Hinduism emphasizes that theTruth is One but has many paths. Yet, despite itsuniversality, Hinduism remains the most misunderstoodof the world's major …


Acc. No : 37571Call No : 302.30285 FU-X

The book addresses the issue of interdisciplinaryunderstanding of collaboration on the topic of socialnetwork studies. Researchers and practitioners fromvarious disciplines including sociology, computerscience, socio-psychology, public health, complexsystems, and management science have worked largelyindependently, each with quite different principles,terminologies, theories. and methodologies. The bookaims to fill the gap among these disciplines with anumber of the latest interdisciplinary collaborationstudies…


Acc. No : 33213Call No : 305.420 IYE-L

The sparkling witty smart little black dress of books forwomen – The Whole Shebang will be invaluable if youare fumbling to find the right man, underwear or career.Lalita Iyer doesn’t do self-help but if you need a survivalguide in your pocket, here it is - dating, relationships,money, sex, home, motherhood, friendship, body image,style, and other life skills – languid and real, this willmake your journey through life a little wiser and funnier.For the urban woman who wants to enjoy a guilt-freelife, this book will take you on a journey towards self-realisation and renewed self-confidence. From dating tothe correct underwear, from…


Acc. No : 37413Call No : 307.1416 SHA-A

This book is written from an interdisciplinaryperspective combining material mainly fromdemography and sociology and reflects authors surveyof literature from measurements and prediction to post-modern theory, along with planning issues in thecountry. Both the authors have studied the problem ofpopulation and urbanizations from diverse perspectives.Various theories of urbanization have also beendiscussed in the book. As far as possible, latest figures ofworld and national trends of urbanization have been…


Acc. No : 37530Call No : 363.7363 ACE-M

The natural environment is complex and changescontinuously at varying paces. Many, like the weather,we notice from day to day. However, patterns andrhythms examined over time give us the bigger picture.These weather statistics become climate and help usbuild an understanding of the patterns of change overthe long term. Real-Time Environmental Monitoring:Sensors and Systems introduces the fundamentals ofenvironmental monitoring, based on electronic sensors,instruments, and …


Acc. No : 37415Call No : 515.83 NAI-M

The book is meant for a one-semester introductorycourse on Calculus of One Variable at the Bachelorslevels of Science and Engineering programs. It providesclear understanding of the basic concepts of differentialand integral calculus, and also introduces slightlyadvanced topics such as power series and Fourier series.The introduction of sequences and series as the firstchapter of the book helps a great deal in the discussionof various other concepts in the later chapters. Severalmotivating examples are…


Acc. No : 37712Call No : 519.2 AND-D

This classroom-tested textbook is an introduction toprobability theory, with the right balance betweenmathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, andconcrete applications. Introduction to Probabilitycovers the material precisely, while avoiding excessivetechnical details. After introducing the basic vocabularyof randomness, including events, probabilities, andrandom variables, the text offers the reader a firstglimpse of the major theorems of the subject: the lawof large numbers and…


Acc. No : 37503Call No : 530.41 O'RE-E

Quantum Theory of Solids presents a concisely-structured tour of the theory relating to chemicalbonding and its application to the three most significanttopics in solid state physics: semiconductors,magnetism, and superconductivity--topics that haveseen major advances in recent years. This is a uniquetreatment that develops the concepts of quantumtheory for the solid state from the basics through to anadvanced level, encompassing additional quantummechanics techniques, such as…


Acc. No : 37558Call No : 536.7 REX-A

This fully updated and expanded new edition continuesto provide the most readable, concise, and easy-to-follow introduction to thermal physics. Whilemaintaining the style of the original work, the book nowcovers statistical mechanics and incorporates workedexamples systematically throughout the text. It alsoincludes more problems and essential updates, such asdiscussions on superconductivity, magnetism, Bose-Einstein condensation, and climate change. Anyoneneeding to acquire an intuitive…


Acc. No : 37410Call No : 540.151 KHA-Q

This textbook, Mathematics for Chemistry is written inaccordance with the UGC model syllabus for thepostgraduate students of chemistry of all Indianuniversities. It will also be useful for competitiveexaminations like IAS, PCS etc. The text starts with achapter on preliminaries detailing the basic conceptsand the results thereof that will be referred throughoutthe book. This is followed by an in-depth study of matrixalgebra, vector algebra, calculus (differential andintegral), differential equations, permutation andcombination, and theory of…


Acc. No : 37687Call No : 551.48 SHE-M

Hydro climatology provides a systematic structure foranalysing how the climate system causes time and spacevariations (both global and local) in the hydrologic cycle.Changes in the relationship between the climate systemand the hydrologic cycle underlie floods, drought andpossible future influences of global warming on waterresources. Land-based data, satellite data, and computermodels contribute to our understanding of the complextime and space variations of physical processes sharedby the climate system and the hydrologic cycle. Blendingkey information from the fields of…


Acc. No : 37792Call No : 591.5 WEI-J

How does behaviour affect biological invasions? Can itexplain why some animals are such successful invaders?With contributions from experts in the field, andcovering a broad range of animals, this book examinesthe role of behaviour in biological invasions from thepoint of view of both invaders and native species. Thechapters cover theoretical aspects, particularly relevantbehaviours and well-documented case studies, showingthat behaviour is critical to the success, and ecologicaland socio-economic impact, of invasive species. Itsinsights suggest methods to prevent and…


Acc. No : 37534Call No : 612.0157 BON-P

This second edition of Protein Purification provides aguide to the major chromatographic techniques,including non-affinity absorption techniques, affinityprocedures, non-absorption techniques and methods formonitoring protein purity. The new edition of the bookhas been organized to encourage incremental learningabout the topic, starting with the properties of water,progressing through the characteristics of amino acidsand proteins which relate to the purification process.There is an overview of protein strategy and equipment,followed by discussions and…


Acc. No : 37710Call No : 621.3822 DAL-N

Gain an intuitive understanding of jitter and phase noisewith this authoritative guide. Leading researchersprovide expert insights on a wide range of topics, fromgeneral theory and the effects of jitter on circuits andsystems, to key statistical properties and numericaltechniques. Using the tools provided in this book, youwill learn how and when jitter and phase noise occur,their relationship with one another, how they candegrade circuit performance, and how to mitigate theireffects - all in the context of the most recent research inthe field. Examine the impact of jitter in key applicationareas, including…


Acc. No : 37566Call No : 621.4 SUB-K

Biofuels such as ethanol, butanol, and biodiesel havemore desirable physico-chemical properties than basepetroleum fuels (diesel and gasoline), making themmore suitable for use in internal combustion engines.The book begins with a comprehensive review ofbiofuels and their utilization processes and culminates inan analysis of biofuel quality and impact on engineperformance and emissions characteristics, whilediscussing relevant engine types, combustion aspectsand effect on greenhouse gases. It will facilitatescattered information on biofuels and its utilization hasto be integrated as a single…


Acc. No : 37573Call No : 624.17713 CHE-F

Today’s biggest structural engineering challenge is todesign better structures, and a key issue is the need totake an integrated approach which balances control ofcosts with the requirement for handling earthquakesand other dynamic forces. Structural optimization isbased on rigorous mathematical formulation andrequires computation algorithms for sizing structuralelements and synthesizing systems. Now that the rightsoftware and enough computing power are readilyavailable, professionals can now develop a suite ofalternative designs and…


Acc. No : 37476Call No : 628.03 GOP-R

Environmental science is the study of the interactionsamong the physical, chemical and biological componentsof the environment; with a focus on pollution, impact onbiodiversity and sustainability. This knowledgerepository, therefore, encompasses issues such asclimate change, conservation, biodiversity, ground water& soil contamination, natural resources, wastemanagement, sustainable development, air and noisepollution, etc. This textbook has been prepared in amanner to cater to the syllabus and schemes for degreecourses in most of the…


Acc. No : 36945Call No : 658.827 RAM-R

What happens when prominent brands: Send faultyproducts into the market? Defy governmentalregulations? Back the wrong marketing message? Havemanagement spats in public? Or simply fail toanticipate a major trend? Over the years, prominentbrands in India across product categories, both home-grown and multinational, have tackled crises someunexpected and some self-inflicted, but each a definingfactor in shaping a company's future. In a first-of-its-kind narrative, Rebuild brings together the storiesbehind some of…


Acc. No : 37555Call No : 660.2842 PUR-M

The book explains fundamental and advanced topicsrelated to the field of membrane science includingextensive coverage of material selection, preparation,characterization and applications of various membranes.Explores both preparation and wide range ofapplications for all possible membranes, contains anexclusive chapter on functionalized membranes andincorporation of stimuli responsive membranes in eachtype and includes exercise problems after each chapterIt also discusses new membrane operations asmembrane reactors and…


Acc. No : 36791Call No : 796.8092 POL-M

A Sunday Times Book of the Year 'At last, Bruce Lee hasthe powerful biography he deserves... It will thrill Lee'sfans and fascinate the unfamiliar' - Jonathan Eig, authorof Ali: A Life and Luckiest Man: The Life and Death ofLou Gehrig 'Meticulously researched' - JimmyMcDonough, author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biographyand Soul Survivor: A Biography of Al Green 'You won'tfind a better match for a biographer with his subjectthan Matthew Polly and Bruce Lee... A definitivebiography, told with passion and…


Acc. No : 36642Call No : 891.4430 SHA-K

Intimate Relations takes a close look at the domesticnovel as a literary genre and a tool for social reform.Originating from the intersection of literary and socialreform movements, in the late nineteenth century thedomestic novel led to literary innovation and to arethinking of women’s roles in society and politics.Krupa Shandilya focuses primarily on social reformmovements that changed intimate relations betweenmen and women in Hindu and Muslim society, namelythe widow remarriage act in Bengal (1856) and theeducation of women promoted…


Acc. No : 36606Call No : 954.922035 CHA-P

In 1921, a travelling sadhu appeared by a river bund inDhaka. He was there every day. Soon, people began toidentify him as none other than the Second Kumar ofBhawal, a young zamindar who had died twelve yearsearlier. His wife denounced him as an impostor. Hissisters welcomed him back. This resulted in one of themost extraordinary legal cases in Indian history: it heldthe entire country’s attention for several decades as itunwound in courts from Dhaka and Calcutta to London.This is possibly the most riveting work of history everwritten in the Indian…


Acc. No : 37190Call No : Fiction LAP-S

The new page-turner from the author of thephenomenal bestseller, The couple next door and astranger in the house. We can’t choose the strangers wemeet. As the guests arrive at beautiful, remoteMitchell’s Inn, they’re all looking forward to a relaxingweekend deep in the forest, miles from anywhere. Theywatch their fellow guests with interest, from a politedistance. Usually we can avoid the people who make usnervous, make us afraid. With a violent storm raging,the group finds itself completely cut off from the outsideworld. Nobody can get in – or out. And then the firstbody is found and the horrifying truth comes…


Acc. No : 37275Call No : Fiction POD-J

She is beautiful, she is smart, she is kind, She is a bloodyrare find. But she is dead now . . . And those doe-likewonderful dark brown eyes no more offer warmth orlove. The ruby red of those lips is now a cold blue. Andthe curve of that body is now frozen in rigor mortis.What happened? Who killed her? the chief minister'ssecret mistress?.. A Murder, A cover-up A horrifyingtruth, You are going to be dead and buried, Rajat, if thepolice pin the murder charge on you, A nerve ticked inRajat's jaw, he was getting fed up. "Dinesh I am sick ofhearing about…


Acc. No : 31288Call No : Fiction GRA-K

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel byKenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternatelyslow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on fouranthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version ofEdwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixtureof mysticism, adventure, morality and camaraderie, andcelebrated for its evocation of the nature of the ThamesValley. In 1908, Grahame retired from his position assecretary of the Bank of England. He moved back toBerkshire, where he had lived as a…


Acc. No : 35890Call No : Fiction SPY-J

Little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather inthe SwissAlps by her Aunt Detie. She soon begins toenjoy her life with hergrandfather and falls in love withnature.Heidi never stops being in awe of the sights andthe soundsof the Swiss Alps. Very soon she is takenaway to Frankfurtby her aunt, to be a companion to arich, lonely girl Clara andforges a deep friendship withher. While staying there, she facesmany challenges anddeals with them in her innocent andchild-like way. Leftin the care of her grandfather after her parents' death,five-year-old Heidi thrives in her…

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BITS PILANI HYDERABAD CAMPUS LIBRARY (11 17, February 2019) · 2019. 2. 11. · BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus Acc.No : 37423 CallNo : 005.133 LAL-P C is a general-purpose, imperative