BITS PILANI HYDERABAD CAMPUS LIBRARY (12 August ...Acc.No : 38418 CallNo : 547 COX-J This book illustrates and teaches the finer details of the tactics and strategies employed in the

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Acc. No : 38200Call No : 005.12 CER-H

This book introduces a practical methodology forarchitecture design that any professional softwareengineer can use, provides structured methodssupported by reusable chunks of design knowledge, andincludes rich case studies that demonstrate how to usethe methods. Using realistic examples, you’ll master thepowerful new version of the proven attribute drivendesign (ADD) 3.0 method and will learn how to use it toaddress key drivers, including quality attributes, such asmodifiability, usability, and availability, along withfunctional requirements and architectural concerns.Designing Software Architectures is the first step-by-stepguide to making the crucial design decisions that canmake or break your…


Acc. No : 38212Call No : 005.2762 MUG-K

Unique among Java books, A Programmer's Guide toOCA Java SE 8 Certification, A Comprehensive Primer,Fourth Edition combines an integrated, expert guide toJava SE 8 with comprehensive review for Oracle'snewest OCA certification exam. Khalid A. Mughal andRolf W. Rasmussen have thoroughly revised thistutorial/reference/prep guide to reflect major changesin the exam, including its increased focus on analyzingcode scenarios, not just individual language constructs.Mughal and Rasmussen thoroughly address each examobjective, reflecting the latest Java SE 8 features, APIclasses and best practices for effective development.The definitive, complete tutorial and prep guide for thenew Oracle…


Acc. No : 38145Call No : 142.7 RAM-C

Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad offers illuminating newperspectives on contemporary phenomenologicaltheories of body and subjectivity, based on studies ofclassical Indian texts that deal with bodily subjectivity.Examining four texts from different genres - a medicalhandbook, epic dialogue, a manual of Buddhist practice,and erotic poetry - he argues for a 'phenomenologicalecology' of bodily subjectivity in health, gender,contemplation, and lovemaking. An ecology is acontinuous and dynamic system of interrelationshipsbetween elements, in which the salience accorded tosome type of relationship clarifies how the elements itrelates are to be identified. The paradigm of ecologicalphenomenology obviates…


Acc. No : 36064Call No : 237.2 MAC-A

The Undying Self presents Vedantic knowledge in a freshand direct manner which also reflects authors ownexperience as a seasoned sadhak. Through his insightthe author has drawn readers into the experience of thetrue Self, in a simple and immediate way. The UndyingSelf also shows us how Vedanta represents the deepestphilosophy of humanity, reflected in various degrees andmanners through great thinkers throughout the worldover the centuries, including Europe.Duart Maclean’sbook provides an excellent bridge between a classicalVedanta and modern Western thought. This is not justone book but several within one and contains moreinsight in a few pages than many books do in theirentirety…


Acc. No : 38577Call No : 302.23023 SMI-S

Careers in Media and Communication is a practicalresource that helps you understand how acommunication degree can prepare you for a range offulfilling careers; it gives you the skills you will need tocompete in a changing job market. Award-winningteacher and author Stephanie A. Smith draws from heryears of professional experience to guide you throughthe trends and processes of identifying, finding, andsecuring a job in in mass communication. Throughoutthe book, you will explore the daily lives ofprofessionals currently working in the field, as well asgain first hand insights into the training and experiencethat hiring managers seek. Real stories from currentpractitioners describe…


Acc. No : 38492Call No : 305.30954 KAN-K

This book tracks the trajectory of gender in the socialsciences and humanities through an exploration of thechallenges and contradictions that confrontcontemporary feminist analysis as well as futuredirections. Drawing on research in India, the essays inthe volume engage with the subject in imaginative ways,each one going beyond documenting the persistence ofgender inequality, instead raising new questions anddilemmas while unravelling the complexities of theterrain. They also interrogate extant knowledge that has‘constructed’ women as ‘agentless’ over the years,incapable of contesting or transforming social orders –by taking a close look at gendered decision-makingprocesses and outcomes…


Acc. No : 36025Call No : 330.019 WEI-D

How should policy analysts assess 'benefit validity' whenbehavioural anomalies appear relevant? David L.Weimer provides thoughtful answers through practicalguidelines. Behavioural economists have identified anumber of situations in which people appear not tobehave according to the neoclassical assumptionsunderpinning welfare economics and its application tothe assessment of the efficiency of proposed publicpolicies through cost-benefit analysis. This bookintroduces the concept of benefit validity as a criterionfor estimating benefits from observed or statedpreference studies, and provides practical guidelines tohelp analysts accommodate behavioural findings. Itconsiders benefit validity…


Acc. No : 38175Call No : 337 MOR-J

This bestselling textbook tackles these and many otherchallenges head on. Combining a clear, throughintroduction to the business environment with auniquely global perspective. The Global BusinessEnvironment covers all you need to know about therapidly changing context in which businesses operate.Over 30 case studies invite you to explore how todiverse range of businesses, industries, governmentsand individuals are meeting the challenges of thecontemporary business environment. Provides insightinto the emerging economics of Brazil, Russia, India andChina, and their place in the global economy. Yourchange to learn about some of the most influential…


Acc. No : 37026Call No : 363.25092 COM-J

In his Number One bestselling memoir A Higher Loyalty,former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakessituations of his career in the past two decades ofAmerican government, exploring what good, ethicalleadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions.His journey provides an unprecedented entry into thecorridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in whatmakes an effective leader. Mr. Comey served as directorof the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post byPresident Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S.attorney for the Southern District of New York, and theU.S. deputy attorney general in the administration ofPresident…


Acc. No : 37845Call No : 382 AND-R

The process of globalisation has been ongoing forcenturies, but few would doubt that it has acceleratedand intensified in recent decades. This acceleration isevidenced as much by the strong synchronicity in therapid transmission of financial crises starting in late 2007as it is by the decade of almost unprecedented growth ininternational trade and financial market liberalisationthat preceded it. This book shows how the internationaleconomy has become more connected via increasedproduction, trade, capital flows and financial linkages.Using a variety of methodologies, including both paneleconometrics and DSGE modelling, a team of expertsfrom academia, central banks and the IMF examine howthis increased globalisation…


Acc. No : 38914Call No : 512.9434 SAF-E

An accessible and clear introduction to linear algebrawith a focus on matrices and engineering applicationsProviding comprehensive coverage of matrix theoryfrom a geometric and physical perspective,Fundamentals of Matrix Analysis with Applicationsdescribes the functionality of matrices and their abilityto quantify and analyse many practical applications.Written by a highly qualified author team, the bookpresents tools for matrix analysis and is illustrated withextensive examples and software implementations.Beginning with a detailed exposition and review of theGauss elimination method, the authors maintainreader’s interest with refreshing discussion regardingthe issues of operation…


Acc. No : 38849Call No : 519.5024 BLA-K

Black's latest outstanding pedagogy of BusinessStatistics includes the use of extra problems called"Demonstration Problems" to provide additional insightand explanation to working problems and presentsconcepts, topics, formulas and application in a mannerthat is palatable to a vast audience and minimizes theuse of "scary" formulas. Applied Business Statisticsincludes several changes which add to the delivery andcompleteness of the text. Business Statistics providesthought-provoking questions to promote applicationand analysis of business statistics principles. Cases atthe end of each chapter profile current and relevantbusiness to help students connect real…


Acc. No : 38955Call No : 530.1201 GOZ-E

This book aims to provide a quick pedagogicalintroduction to path integrals. It contains originalmaterial that never before has appeared in a book, forexample the path integrals for the Wigner functions andfor Classical Mechanics. This application to ClassicalMechanics connects different fields like Hamiltonianmechanics and differential geometry, so the book issuitable for students and researchers from variousdisciplines. This is a book on path integrals whichprovides a quick and swift description of the topic. Itcontains original material that never before hasappeared in a book. The new topic include the pathintegral for the Wigner functions and…


Acc. No : 38418Call No : 547 COX-J

This book illustrates and teaches the finer details of thetactics and strategies employed in the synthesis oforganic molecules. As well as providing model answersto the problems, the book discusses, in detail, thereasons why particular strategies are chosen, and why,in given circumstances, alternative methods or routesmay or may not be appropriate. As such it could be usedas a stand alone volume for the teaching of organicchemistry with a modern and appropriate emphasis onsynthesis. Extensive cross referencing to Principles ofOrganic Synthesis allows the two books to be used ascompanion volumes, and together, they form anunparalleled introduction to, and exploration…


Acc. No : 38060Call No : 548.83 CLE-W

The renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, whichprovides focused introductions to a range of importanttopics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated tosuit the needs of today's students, lecturers, andpostgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible,treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wantinga primer in a given topic to prepare them for moreadvanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edgeexamples and applications throughout the texts showthe relevance of the chemistry being described tocurrent research and industry. Learning featuresprovided in the primers, including questions at the endof every chapter and interactive online MCQs,encourage active learning and promote…


Acc. No : 37649Call No : 551.354 ALL-P

This cutting-edge summary combines ideas from severalsub-disciplines including geology, geomorphology,oceanography and geochemistry to provide anintegrated view of Earth surface dynamics in terms ofsediment generation, transport and deposition.Introducing a global view of fundamental conceptsunderpinning source-to-sink studies, it provides ananalysis of the component segments which make upsediment routing systems. The functioning of sedimentrouting systems is illustrated through calculations ofdenudation and sedimentation as well as the responseto external drivers; with the final sections focusing onthe stratigraphic record of sediment routing systems.Containing quantitative…


Acc. No : 38147Call No : 572.53 LAN-N

Oxygen is the engine of life and evolution. This bookexplores the impact that oxygen has had on Earth, andthe history of life. Explaining the rise of animals andplants, the origin of two sexes, and the evolution ofageing and death, it offers fresh perspectives on ourown lives, explaining why we age and what we can doabout it. Unravelling the unexpected ways in whichoxygen spurred the evolution of life and death, NickLane argues that oxygen underpins the origin ofbiological complexity, the birth of photosynthesis, theevolution of animals, the accelerated ageing of clonedanimals, and the surprisingly long lives of bats and birds.Offering fresh perspectives on…


Acc. No : 38162Call No : 617.6 PRA-P

Equity and Access attempts to unravel the complexnarrative of why inequities in the health sector aregrowing and access to basic health care is worsening,and the underlying forces that contribute to thissituation. It draws attention to the way globalization hasinfluenced India’s development trajectory as healthcareissues have assumed significant socio-economic andpolitical significance in contemporary India. The volumeexplains how state and market forces have progressivelyheightened the iniquitous health care system and theprocess through which substantial burden of meetinghealth care needs has fallen on the individualhouseholds. Twenty-eight scholars comprising socialscientists, medical…


Acc. No : 38954Call No : 620.5 VAR-V

The usage of nanoscience and nanotechnology inengineering directly links academic research innanoscience and nanotechnology to industries and dailylife. As a result, numerous nanomaterials, Nano devicesand Nano systems for various engineering purposeshave been developed and used for human betterment.This book, which consists of eight self-containedchapters, provides the essential theoretical knowledgeand important experimental techniques required for theresearch and development on nanoscience andnanotechnology in engineering, and deals with the fivekey topics in this area - Nanoscience andNanotechnology in Engineering is based on the manylectures and courses presented…


Acc. No : 38094Call No : 621.395 BEL-D

Operational Amplifiers and Linear ICs is designed as atextbook for undergraduate students of electricalengineering, electronics and communicationengineering, and related courses. Beginning with adiscussion of the basic operational amplifier (op-amp)internal circuit, the text explains the operation ofvoltage followers, noninverting amplifiers and invertingamplifiers. Op-amp parameters and performancelimitations are investigated next, followed by the designand analysis of direct-coupled and capacitor-coupled op-amp circuits. The topics discussed include biasingrequirements, determination of resistor and capacitorvalues for a specified gain and frequency response, andinput and…


Acc. No : 38705Call No : 628.5 BER-P

This book examines how chemistry, chemical processes,and transformations are used for pollution preventionand control. Pollution prevention reduces or eliminatespollution at the source, whereas pollution controlinvolves destroying, reducing, or managing pollutantsthat cannot be eliminated at the source. Applications ofenvironmental chemistry are further illustrated bynearly 150 figures, numerous example calculations, andseveral case studies designed to develop analytical andproblem solving skills. The book presents a variety ofpractical applications and is unique in its integration ofpollution prevention and control, as well as air, water,and solid waste management. Provides severalexamples of chemical use in…


Acc. No : 38862Call No : 658.152 JOS-C

Advanced Credit Risk Analysis and Management helpthe reader to understand the various nuances of creditrisk. It discusses various techniques to measure, analyzeand manage credit risk for both lenders and borrowers.The book begins by defining what credit is and itsadvantages and disadvantages, the causes of credit risk,a brief historical overview of credit risk analysis and thestrategic importance of credit risk in institutions thatrely on claims or debtors. The book then details varioustechniques to study the entity level credit risks,including portfolio level credit risks. The book isessential for both lenders and borrowers. Containingcase studies adapted from real-life examples and…


Acc. No : 38382Call No : 670 AND-D

This book explains how to develop manufacturedproducts right, the first time around. It describes how toreduce total cost, ramp to volume production onschedule, and increase production for demand so as notto limit growth. Most design for manufacturability booksare written for design engineers and focus on the partsthat determine 20% of the costs. This book focuses ondesigning products which determine 60% of the costs.This book is suitable for anyone involved in productdevelopment at manufacturing companies, includingmanagement, ownership, and the consultants that servethem. Describing how to design parts for optimalmanufacturability and compatibility with factoryprocesses, the book provides…


Acc. No : 38739Call No : 681.2 JAN-J

Do not learn the tricks of the trade, learn the trade Istarted teaching graduate courses in chemical sensors inearly 1980s, ?rst as a o- quarter (30 h) class then as asemester course and also as several intensive, 4–5-daycourses. Later I organized my lecture notes into the ?rstedition of this book, which was published by Plenum in1989 under the title Principles of Chemical Sensors. Istarted working on the second edition in 2006. The newedition of Principles of Chemical Sensors is a teachingbook, not a textbook. Let me explain the difference.Textbooks usually cover some more or less narrowsubject in maximum depth. Such an approach is notpossible here. The subject of chemical sensors is muchtoo broad, spanning many aspects…


Acc. No : 38140Call No : 894.8110 KES-K

Moving away from a dominant cultural equation of love,desire, and intimacy with marriage, Beyond Desire offersa radical view that reinstates the body as an enduringsymbol of desire. Drawing on the works of seventwentieth-century male Tamil writers beginning withK.P. Rajagopalan, this book explores a spectrum ofmale–female intimacies wherein desire, liberated fromthe sexual act, acquires its own creative agency. Througha reading of selected works of writers like T.Janakiraman, Karichan Kunju, Mauni, M.V. Venkatram,Dandapani Jeyakantan, and Tanjai Prakash, this bookfocuses on the category of the sensual that intertwinesthe sexual and other modes of relating to the worldthrough spirituality…


Acc. No : 37133Call No : Fiction DOY-C

Fifteen-year-old Maya and Arjun find their placid worldsuddenly overturned, when their favourite historyteacher is found brutally murdered. The death shocksthe students at the school and baffles the police.Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger’s reappearance after5000 years strikes fear into the hearts of powerfulmembers of a secret society, called the Sangha. Who ishe and what is he after? What secrets are Arjun’s uncleand mother hiding and why do they inexplicably decideto leave town for an unknown destination? What is ThePataal Prophecy, that must be decoded even as theworld hurtles towards a fate that may doom humanity?In a race against time, Arjun and Maya must join forceswith the Sangha to face an ageless and…


Acc. No : 37274Call No : Fiction NOR-S

Born into “the blessings of liberty in a free State,”Solomon Northup was kidnapped and sold into slaveryin the Bayou Boeuf region of Louisiana’s Red RiverValley. Twelve Years a Slave is the chronicle of hiscaptivity at the mercy of sadistic plantation ownerEdwin Epps, who tested Northup’s tenacity and self-control under the most brutal conditions. Until fatebrought a Canadian abolitionist to Epps’s farm, Northupthought he would never draw another free breath. Tothis day Northup’s harrowing memoir is recognized asthe most reliable, accurate eyewitness account of thedaily lives of slaves. As a significant historical reference,it is unsurpassed. As an authentic narrative of a manstarved of his freedom, it is…


Acc. No : 35479Call No : Fiction TOW-J

Enter the Wundrous world of Morrigan Crow andNevermoor - the most fantastical children's release ofthe year. Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born onEventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born,she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstormsto heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means thatMorrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventhbirthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange andremarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chasedby black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters onhorseback, he whisks her away into the safety of asecret, magical city called Nevermoor. It's then thatMorrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contendfor a place in the city's most prestigious…


Acc. No : 31888Call No : 428.6 MOR-M

Shelley has a great idea in Shelley Holmes AnimalTrainer. She decides to be an animal trainer. Shelley issure it will be easy to train animals, but when she triesto train her dog, Dustbin, things don't quite go to plan.TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality storiesenabling children to explore and develop their ownreading tastes and interests. It contains stories from avariety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure,mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories areideal for introducing children to a wide selection ofauthors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensureevery reader finds books they will enjoy and can read.Books contain inside cover notes to support children intheir reading. Help with children's reading developmentalso available at…


Acc. No : 31992Call No : 940.1 STE-P

Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, thisbook combines cartoons with fun facts and simpleanalogies to provide an introduction to the world of longago asking questions such as: what was the BlackDeath?; why were books chained up?; and why were thepeasants revolting? Children are fascinated by the worldaround them, and "why" is a favourite word. This seriestakes as its starting point this natural desire tounderstand the world, and then feeds it with text andillustrations designed both to entertain and to inform.This book focuses on everyday life in the Middle Ages,from why kings and queens wore crowns, and knightsarmour, to why artists broke eggs. Combining incredibleinformation with awesome…

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