Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Sciences and Medicine: Catalogue Eastern Economy Editions

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JANUARY 2013
Agriculture and Veterinary Science,

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AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE ............................................................................ 3
Agricultural Technology ................................................................................................... 3
Agriculture ...................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Science ................................................................................................................. 11
Fishery Science .............................................................................................................. 12
Veterinary and Animal Science ...................................................................................... 13
SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................. 14
Anthropology ................................................................................................................ 14
Chemistry ...................................................................................................................... 17
Competition titles ......................................................................................................... 26
Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Energy Studies ........................ 28
Geography ..................................................................................................................... 45
Human Geography ................................................................................................. 47
Physical Geography ................................................................................................ 48
Geology ......................................................................................................................... 50
Home Science ................................................................................................................ 53
Life Sciences .................................................................................................................. 56
Biochemistry ........................................................................................................... 56
Bioinformatics ......................................................................................................... 57
Biotechnology ......................................................................................................... 61
Botany ..................................................................................................................... 65
Ecology .................................................................................................................... 69
Fishery Science ........................................................................................................ 70
Microbiology ........................................................................................................... 71
Molecular Biology and Genetics .............................................................................. 71
Neuroscience ........................................................................................................... 75
Zoology .................................................................................................................... 75
Mathematics ................................................................................................................. 80
Medicine ..................................................................................................................... 125
Physics / Astrophysics ................................................................................................. 131
Statistics ...................................................................................................................... 163
Authorwise Alphabetical Listing ........................................................................................ 171
Wholesalers and Stockists ................................................................................................. 183
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Agriculture and Veterinary Science

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Engineering/
Irrigation and Drainage
Agrometeorology
RAO
MAJUMDAR
Agricultural Meteorology
DILIP KUMAR MAJUMDAR, formerly Professor of

Agronomy and Principal (Dean), Institute of Agriculture,
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
This book fills the need for an up-to-date comprehensive
text on irrigation water management for students of
agriculture both at the undergraduate and postgraduate
levels. The scope of the book makes it a useful reference
for courses in agricultural engineering, agronomy, soil
science, agricultural physics and environmental sciences.
It can also serve as a valuable guidebook to persons
working with farming communities.
The coverage in fifteen chapters brings out different
aspects of irrigation including irrigation situation in the
world, rainfall, evaporation, water wealth and progressive
development of irrigation in India, measurement of soil
water and irrigation water, methods of irrigation,
irrigation with saline water, formulating cropping pattern
in irrigated area and management of high water table.
The book has useful research data and a large number of
diagrams for easy comprehension of the topics. The endof-chapter problems and numerous worked-out examples
serve to aid further understanding of the subject. The
book also has an extensive glossary, whilst a detailed
bibliography concludes each chapter.
Contents: Preface. General. Water Wealth and Irrigation
in India. Soil-Water Relationship. Soil Water Measurement. Soil Water-Plant Relationship. Estimating Water
Requirement of Crops. Methods of Irrigation. Measurement of Water. Irrigation Efficiency. Scheduling Irrigation.
Irrigation Practices in Crops. Quality of Water and
Irrigation with Saline Water. Irrigation and Cropping
Pattern. Irrigation and Fertilizer Use. Water Management
in High Water Table Areas. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
G.S.L.H.V. PRASADA RAO, Professor and Head,

Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of
Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU),
Thrissur, Kerala, and Associate Director of Research, KAU.
Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of agriculture, it fulfills the need
for an uptodate comprehensive information (as per the
syllabus framed by ICAR) on the theoretical and applied
aspects of agricultural meteorology.
Illustrated with graphs, schematic representations,
photographs and pictures, the scope of the book is
divided into three major areas of study:
1. Discusses the basic aspects of agricultural meteorology; introduces the principal meteorological variables
(with emphasis on radiation and temperature) that
govern the atmosphere and highlights the causal
factors leading to the global and local weather and
climate variations like atmospheric pressure and winds,
clouds, monsoon and precipitation.
2. Addresses the effects of weather on various crops and
discusses applications of Hopkins bioclimatic law to
mitigate the ill effects of weather on crop production;
explains agroclimatic classification and discusses
droughts and their management strategy with special
reference to crops.
3. Deals with various types of weather forecasting and
their techniques including weather service to farmers;
explains crop growth simulation modellinga newly
emerging area in agricultural meteorology; focuses on
influence of weather in relation to pest and disease
outbreaks, discusses climate change and provides
introduction to remote sensing.
A special feature of the book is that it contains many
indigenous examples related to the humid tropics. In
addition, the book has many plates and information on
basic and sophisticated meteorological equipment.
A variety of chapter-end questions help develop students
understanding of salient concepts and makes the material
presented more meaningful.
Irrigation Water Management: Principles

and Practice
Latest Print 2012 / 500 pp. / 16.0 24.1 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-1729-1 / ` 350.00 / (e-book also available)
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Radiation. Temperature.

General Circulation. Atmospheric Moisture. Clouds.
Precipitation.
Monsoon.
Weather
and
Crops.
Evapotranspiration. Drought. Agroclimatic Classification.
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Weather Forecasting. Crop Simulation Modelling.

Influence of Weather on Pest and Disease Outbreaks.
Climate Change. Remote Sensing. Subject Index.
Geographical IndexIndia. Geographical IndexOther
Countries.
RAO, et al. (Eds.)
Climate Change and Agriculture over

India
The Editors:
G.S.L.H.V. PRASADA RAO, Professor and Head,
Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of
Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU),
Thrissur, Kerala, and Associate Director of Research, KAU.
G.G.S.N. RAO, Project Coordinator of the All India
Coordinated Research Project on Agrometeorology at
Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture
(CRIDA), Santhosh Nagar, Hyderabad.
V.U.M. RAO, Principal Scientist (Agrometeorology) at
CRIDA, Hyderabad.
Global warming has led to climate change which in turn
has led to frequent occurrence of floods, droughts, and
cold and heat waves, affecting the productivity of food
grain in a large measure. This book studies the effects of
regional climate change on the agriculture sector in
different states of India.
The book also discusses the impact of global warming on
the agriculture sector across the world and describes in
particular how climate change/variability is affecting
rainfall, temperature and land in various states of India. It
also suggests adaptation techniques which can be
evolved to neutralize the adverse effects of climate
change. Besides, the text explains the need for weather
risk management, agromet advisory services, weather
insurance, and the principles and practices of integrated
watershed management through a consortium of
approaches for mitigating the adverse impact of climate
change in the semi-arid tropics.
This book, with contributions from experts in the
field and edited by academics who are authority on
the subject, should prove to be extremely useful to
undergraduate and postgraduate students of Agriculture,
planners, policy makers and administrators.
Contents: Preface. Weather Extremes and Food Security.
Regional Climate Change Impacts in India. Climate Change
and Agriculture over Kerala. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Tamil Nadu. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Karnataka. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Northern Karnataka. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Andhra Pradesh. Weather Hazards on
Crops over Maharashtra. Climate Change and Agriculture
over Maharashtra. Climate Change and Agriculture over
Chhattisgarh. Climate Change and Agriculture over Orissa.
Climate Change and Agriculture over Gujarat. Climate
Change and Rainfed Agro-ecosystems over Madhya
Pradesh. Climate Change and Agriculture over West

Bengal. Climate Variability and Crop Production over the
Arid Rajasthan. Climate Change and Agriculture over
Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Climate Change and Agriculture
over Assam. Implications of Climatic Change for
Sustainable Agriculture in Haryana. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Uttarakhand. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Punjab. Climate Change and Temperate
Horticulture over Himachal Pradesh. Climate Change and
Agriculture over Jammu and Kashmir. Weather Risk
Management and Weather Insurance. Index.
Agronomy
ACQUAAH
Principles of Crop Production: Theory,

Techniques, and Technology, 2nd ed.
GEORGE ACQUAAH, Professor and Chair of the
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources at
Langston University.
This book offers a comprehensive and solid foundation
on the subject. The text aims at engaging the students
directly. It discusses topics such as evolution of crop
production, the key technological advances and their
impact on crop production, new and emerging concepts,
current trends and sustainable agricultural concepts in
straight-to-the-point fashion.
This second edition of the book represents significant
expansion and revision. It contains
Over 50 new figures and 40 new charts to enhance the
presentation and student comprehension
Detailed discussion on risk management and produce
marketing thereby presenting crop production as
business and helping lay the necessary foundation of
solid decision making
Questions throughout the text to get the reader more
involved
Outcomes assessments having multi-structured
questions to test the understanding of the students
Boxed readings having additional information to
enhance the topics presented
The book is an ideal text for courses on Crop Production.
It is also useful for students of Plant Science and
Horticulture courses.
Contents: Preface. Part One: Underlying PrinciplesCrop
Production and Society. Plant Morphology. Fundamental
Plant Growth Processes. Plant Growth and Development.
Crop Improvement. Climate and Weather. Soil and Land.
Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers. Plant and Soil Water. Pests
in Crop Production. Agricultural Production Systems.
Organic Crop Production. Transgenics in Crop Production.
Rangeland and Pastures and Their Management. Tillage
Systems and Farm Energy. Seed, Seedling, and Seeding.
Harvesting and Storage of Crops. Marketing and Handling
AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE

Grain Crops. Part Two: Commercial Production of
Selected Field CropsWheat (Common). Rice. Corn.
Sorghum. Barley. Soybean. Peanut. Cotton. Potato.
Alfalfa. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
Latest Print 2011 / 768 pp. / 20 25 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4330-6 / ` 650.00
BHATTACHARYA
Advances in Jute Agronomy, Processing

and Marketing
BUDDHADEB BHATTACHARYA, formerly Professor and
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Science,
Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta,
Kolkata.
This well-written book is a complete guide on jute crop
production. It provides an in-depth knowledge about jute
cultivation including all the recent developments in this
area.
Organized in 20 chapters, the book begins with the origin
and history of jute crop. It then discusses the different
climate and soil conditions suitable for this crop. After
describing the growth and development of different
varieties of jute, the book elaborately explains the sowing
methods. It then analyses the nutrient and water
requirement and management for jute crop. Weed and
insect pest management in jute fields have also been
dealt with. The book discusses the modern concept of
jute retting and economics of jute production. The postharvest processing and marketing of raw jute have been
covered in detail. The book also discusses the various
quality criteria and grading of jute crop. Finally, it ends
with a discussion on jute seed production and
certification. In a nutshell, the book deals with all the
processes involved in the cultivation of jute crop, the
extraction of the fibre and the transformation of the fibre
into useful commodities.
Primarily intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of agriculture science, the book
would also be highly useful to the research scholars and
farming community who are interested to study the jute
plant in detail.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Origin and History. Area,
Production and Productivity. Climate and Soil. Growth
and Development of Jute. Varietal Development. Seeds
and Sowing. Nutrients Requirement and Fertilizer
Management. Water Requirement and Irrigation
Management. Jute-based Cropping Systems under
Rainfed and Irrigated Conditions. Weed Management in
Jute Fields. Recent Development in Jute Pathology. Insect
Pest Management. Harvesting and Post-harvesting
Handling. Modern Concept of Jute Retting. Economics of
Jute Cultivation. Quality Criteria and Importance of Fibre
Quality. Grading of Jute. Marketing of Raw Jute. Jute
Seed Production and Certification. References. Index.
Latest Print 2012 / 176 pp. (Hard Cover) / 17.8 23.5 cm
MAJUMDAR
Pulse Crop Production:

Principles and Technologies
DILIP KUMAR MAJUMDAR, formerly Professor
of Agronomy and Principal (Dean), Institute of
Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
Rich in protein, pulses or grain legumes form a very
important source of food. The problem of malnutrition
and inadequate supply of protein poses a gigantic task
to increase pulse production in many countries.
This comprehensive book has been designed to provide
sequential development and generation of information in
science and technology of growing pulse crops. It aims to
equip the students and researchers with the knowledge
of research results to put those into practice for higher
crop production.
The book presents the varied principles and technologies
available in growing pulse crops in different states of
India. It provides introductory knowledge of the basics of
pulse production, factors limiting production, trends of
research in India and the importance of pulses in human
nutrition. All together, it covers 15 pulses, each one in a
separate chapter. All the pulses have been elaborately
discussed based on advanced research results beginning
with climate and soil requirements, seedbed preparation,
technologies related to sowing, manuring and fertilizer
use, water management, cropping systems, weed
management and crop protection. In addition, each
chapter ends with a good number of references followed
by a question bank.
Primarily designed for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of agriculture, the book will also
be beneficial to teachers, scientists, scholars and
extension agencies in agriculture.
Contents: Preface. General. Pigionpea. Greengram.
Blackgram. Cowpea. Horsegram. Frenchbean. Mothbean.
Clusterbean. Ricebean. Hyacinth Bean. Chickpea. Lentil.
Peas. Lathyrus. Soybean. Author Index. Subject Index.
Entomology
PEDIGO & RICE
Entomology & Pest Management, 6th ed.

LARRY P. PEDIGO and MARLIN E. RICE, both of Iowa State
University.
The revised edition of this best-selling text combines
basic entomology with applied aspects of the science
with a balanced mix of theory and practice. The text
focuses on advances in the theory and technology of pest
management. From the basic information presented in
the beginning chapters, the student is progressively
introduced, chapter by chapter, to the individual tactics
used in pest management programs.
KEY FEATURES
Insect diagnostics boxes interspersed throughout
contain detailed information on distribution,
importance, appearance and life cycle of a species or
species group.
Thorough Appendixes include 1500 World Wide Web
resources.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
Insect classification scheme is modified to reflect
current thinking in systematics. It focuses on the
orthopteroid and hemipteroid groups.
A new chapter on Biopesticides for management is
developed by the authors and covers a rapidly growing
list of pesticides registered by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
The chapter on Conventional Insecticides for Management now includes newly registered compounds
besides providing detailed explanation of established
ones.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Insect Structures and Life
Processes. Insect Classification. The Insect Life Cycle.
Insect Ecology. Surveillance and Sampling. Economic
Decision Levels for Pest Populations. Pest Management
Theory. Management with Natural Enemies. Ecological
Management of the Crop Environment. Conventional
Insecticides for Management. Biopesticides for
Management. Managing Insects with Resistant Plants.
Management by Modifying Insect Development and
Behavior. Sterile-Insect Technique and Other Pest Genetic
Tactics. The Practice of Insect Pest Management.
Managing Ecological Backlash. Insect Pest Management
Case Histories. Appendices1: Key to the Orders of
Hexapoda. 2: List of some Insects and Related Species
Alphabetized by Common Name. 3: World Wide Web
Sites of Entomological Resources. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3886-9 / ` 595.00
Genetics and Plant Breeding

MAHABAL RAM
Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and

Genetics
MAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research,
Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.
species. Part III which is on Molecular Genetics discusses

functions of genetic material including biotechnology and
genetic engineering, and the last Part IV on Quantitative
Genetics deliberates on the course of genetic material in
populations.
A historical approach to the subject has also been
presented to show the continuity and progress.
KEY FEATURES
Incorporates latest and up-to-date information on the
subjects covered.
Provides review questions at the end of each chapter
to test the understanding of the concepts discussed.
Gives ample references to explore further.
Includes a glossary of important terms.
The book is eminently suitable for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoology
and biotechnology for courses in genetics/genetics and
cytogenetics. In addition, the book would also be
useful to students appearing in different competitive
examinations.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: Principles
of CytogeneticsEvolution of Cell. Cell Division.
Organization of Chromosome and Theory of Heredity.
Chromosomal Aberrations (Structural). Chromosomal
Variation (Numerical), Polyploidy and Its Evolutionary
Significance. Part II: Principles of GeneticsMendel and
Principles of Heredity. Exceptions to Mendelian Principles
of Inheritance. Linkage and Crossing Over. Evolution
of Species. Multiple Alleles and Blood Groups. Sex
Determination and Sex Linkage. Inheritance of
CytoplasmicGenetic System. Gene and Environmental
Adaptation. Genetics of Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.
Mutation and Mutagenesis. Part III: Molecular Genetics
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): Their Structures and
Functions. DNA Synthesis. Discovery of Genetic Code.
Fine Structure of Gene. Gene Regulation and Expression
(Transcription and Translocation). GeneEnzymeProtein
Relationship. Biotechnology and Transgenetic Plants.
Plant Genetic Engineering. Concept of Gene Cloning and
Procedure for Reconstruction of Recombinant DNA.
Part IV: Quantitative GeneticsConcept of Probability.
Multiple Factor Hypothesis and Polygenic Inheritance.
Genetic Components of Variances. Role of Genotype and
Environment in Quantitative Traits. Population Genetics.
Measurement of Quantitative Characters. Appendix.
Glossary. Index.
This comprehensive and well-written text provides

thorough understanding of the principles and applications
of cytogenetics and genetics in an easy-to-understand
style.
MOHANAN
The text is divided into Four parts. Part I on Principles of

Cytogenetics deals with evolution and structure of cell,
cell division and change, and structure of genetic
material. Part II on Principles of Genetics provides
detailed discussions on transmission, distribution and
arrangement of genetic material, and evolution of
K.V. MOHANAN, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding

in the Department of Botany, University of Calicut,
Kerala.
Essentials of Plant Breeding provides comprehensive
coverage of principles and practices used in plant
breeding. Covering basic concepts of genetics and
Essentials of Plant Breeding
conventional methods, the book discusses all modern

methods and advance techniques of plant breeding. It
also deals with the pest and disease resistance, quality
improvement, heterosis breeding, ideotype breeding, etc.
The book has a special mention on variety release, seed
certification, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and
sustainable agriculture.
The present book is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of agricultural sciences and botany.
The book is also useful for the postgraduate students of
botany and plant science.
Contents: Preface. Plant BreedingAn Overview.
Biological Foundations of Plant Breeding. Conventional
Methods of Plant Breeding. Modern Methods of Plant
Breeding. Breeding for Special Purposes. Variety Release
and Seed Certification. Intellectual Property Rights and
Plant Breeding. Sustainable Agriculture. Index.
Controlled-Environment
Horticulture.
Greenhouse
Production. Growing Succulents. Part 5: Growing Plants
Outdoors: OrnamentalsPrinciples of Landscaping.
Nursery Production. Installation of the Landscape. Turf
Production and Use. Pruning. Part 6: Growing Plants
Outdoors: Vegetables, Fruits, and NutsGrowing
Vegetables Outdoors. Herb Gardening. Organic Farming.
Establishment and Management of an Orchard. Part 7:
Special Techniques and Handling or Horticultural
ProductsCut Flowers and Floral Design. Terrarium
Culture. Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Plant Culture. Postharvest Handling and Marketing of Horticultural. Product.
AppendicesA: Temperature: Converting between Celsius
and Fahrenheit Scales. B: Metric Conversion Chart.
C: English Units Conversion Chart. D: Common and
Scientific Names of Selected Plants. E: Selected Botanical
Gardens and Arboreta. Glossary. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-3820-3 / ` 695.00
Horticulture
ACQUAAH
Horticulture: Principles and Practices,

4th ed.
Now in its fourth edition, Horticulture: Principles and
Practices continues to explore horticulture as a science,
an art, and a business meeting the practical information
needs of everyone involved in the disciplinefrom the
small urban gardener/hobbyist to the large-scale
producer. One of the leading and the best introductory
horticulture book available today, this edition is
completely updated to include the latest developments
and newest technologies.
New features include
32 pages of color images directly and effectively tied to
the text and referenced throughout.
Over 150 new photos.
Industry Highlights provided by twelve horticulture
experts containing excellent illustrations and practical
professional information to enhance topics in selected
chapters.
Contents: Preface. Part 1: The Underlying ScienceWhat
is Horticulture. Classifying and Naming Horticultural
Plants. Plants Anatomy. Plant Growth Environment. Plant
Physiology. Breeding Horticultural Plants. Part 2:
Protecting Horticultural PlantsBiological Enemies of
Horticultural Plants. Principles and Methods of Disease
and Pest Control. Part 3: Propagating Horticultural
PlantsSexual Propagation. Asexual Propagation. Part 4:
Growing
Plants
IndoorsGrowing
Houseplants.
HARTMANN, et al.
Hartmann and Kesters

Plant Propagation: Principles and
Practices, 7th ed. (with CD-ROM)
HUDSON T. HARTMANN and DALE E. KESTER, both of
University of California, Davis.
FRED T. DAVIES, Jr., Texas A&M University.
ROBERT L. GENEVE, University of Kentucky.
The seventh edition of this book continues the gradual
reorganization and the updating of biological concepts
that underlie the practical application of the existing
plant propagation technology. This remarkably thorough
book covers all aspects of the propagation of plants
both sexual and asexualwith considerable attention
given to human efforts to increase plant numbers. The
text explains art of propagation, science of propagation,
and knowledge of specific kinds of plants and the
particular methods by which those plants must be
propagated. In this book biotechnology is introduced
as three separate branches: (a) cell and tissue
culture technology, (b) gene marker technology, and
(c) recombinant gene technology.
It includes in-depth text boxes to separate more
advanced topics or to highlight specific key terminology.
An added feature to the seventh edition is a student CD
supplement that includes expanded definitions and
images for over 200 terms used in plant propagation. The
CD is packaged free in the back of each new text and
provides an interactive supplement to the text that
allows students to see additional color images,
animations, tutorials, and video clips related to
propagation. A large number of diagrams, and tables,
enhance the value of the text.
This is a very useful textbook for students of horticulture
in agricultural universities/colleges.
Contents: Preface. About the Authors. Part I: General
Aspects of PropagationHow Plant Propagation Evolved

in Human Society. Biology of Plant Propagation. The
Propagation Environment. Part II: Seed PropagationThe
Development of Seeds. Principles and Practices of Seed
Selection. Techniques of Seed Production and Handling.
Principles of Propagation from Seeds. Techniques of
Propagation by Seed. Part III: Vegetative Propagation
Principles of Propagation by Cuttings. Techniques of
Propagation by Cuttings. Principles of Grafting and
Budding. Techniques of Grafting. Techniques of Budding.
Layering and Its Natural Modifications. Propagation by
Specialized Stems and Roots. Principles and Practices of
Clonal Selection. Part IV: Cell and Tissue Culture
PropagationPrinciples of Tissue Culture and Micropropagation. Techniques for Micropropagation. Part V:
Propagation of Selected Plant SpeciesPropagation
Methods and Rootstocks for Fruit and Nut Species.
Propagation of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Woody
Vines. Propagation of Selected Annuals and Herbaceous
Perennials Used as Ornamentals. Subject Index. Plant
Index, Scientific Names. Plant Index, Common Names.
ISBN-978-81-203-3145-7 / ` 595.00
Mushroom Cultivation
BISWAS, et al.
Mushrooms: A Manual for Cultivation

SUBRATA BISWAS, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR
Research Complex, NEH Region, Tripura Centre,
Lembucherra, Tripura.
M. DATTA, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex, NEH
Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, Tripura.
S.V. NGACHAN, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH
Region, Umiam, Meghalaya.
Mushroom is an important crop of fungal origin that can
be cultivated on several agricultural residues. There are
about twenty mushroom species grown commercially all
over the world, specifically known for their attractive flavours and textures that make food delicious. Mushrooms
not only contain protein, vitamins and minerals, but also
have low calorie content with little fat and sugar. They
provide a high amount of qualitative nutrition required
for our growth and strong immune system.
This is a complete manual on the cultivated edible
mushrooms covering all the information from their
morphological features to post-harvest preparations. The
structure, natural diversity, food and medicinal values,
impact of climatic factors on their cultivation and
cultivation methodologies are all explained in an easy-tounderstand way. The economics of mushroom cultivation
and ancillary information about mushroom centres,
sources of spawn and machineries as well as addresses of
leading mushroom farms and exporters have been
elaborated in the text.
The text is intended for the undergraduate students of
Agriculture, Biotechnology, Botany and Microbiology.
Besides, it will serve as a handy compendium for those

engaged in mushroom development programmes as well
as those interested in establishing their own mushroom
farms.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Biodiversity of
Mushrooms. Influence of Climatic Conditions. Importance
of Mushroom Cultivation. Mushroom Laboratory and
Spawn Preparation. Button Mushroom Cultivation.
Cultivation of Specialty Mushrooms. Management of
Diseases, Pests and Weed Fungal Attacks. Post Harvest
Technology and Food Preparations. Economics in
Mushroom Cultivation. Ancillary Information. References.
Glossary. Index.
Nematology
RAVICHANDRA
Methods and Techniques in

Plant Nematology
N.G. RAVICHANDRA, Associate Professor in the
Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bangalore.
Covering the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, this book deals
with a wide range of practical methods and techniques
used in Plant Nematology. It has been designed specially
to fulfill the needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Agricultural and Horticultural
Universities. It includes both basic and applied aspects of
Plant Nematology.
KEY FEATURES
Includes nematode sampling and extraction techniques
from both soils as well as plant tissues.
Provides keys to identify major plant parasitic
nematodes.
Includes techniques of drawing and measuring
nematodes, histochemical, biochemical and molecular
techniques in addition to important techniques related
to Remote Sensing, Electron Microscopy, Microplots,
Photomicrography, Culturing, Bioagents, Botanicals,
Nematicides, etc.
Exclusive chapters on techniques pertaining to specific
nematode genus/species and non-specific general
techniques applicable to plant nematodes irrespective
of the genus/species.
Provides tips for the better results, important points to
remember, and advantages or disadvantages of the
techniques used.
Besides UG and PG students, this book will serve the
needs of research scholars and scientists engaged in the
field of Plant Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil Microbiology and Entomology. It will also be useful to the
officials/field personnel of the agricultural and horticultural departments and others concerned with plant
protection.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements.
Acquaintance with the Equipments and Materials Used in
Plant Nematology. Methods of Sampling for Plant
Parasitic Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Extraction.
Techniques of Extraction of Nematodes from Plant
Tissues. Keys to Identify Major Genera of Plant Parasitic
Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Culturing.
Techniques to Test Pathogenicity. Techniques of
Handling, Killing, Fixing, Staining and Mounting of
Nematodes. Techniques of Preservation and Staining of
Nematodes in Plant Tissues. Techniques of Drawing and
Measuring Nematodes. Techniques of Histopathology
and Histochemistry in Nematology. Photomicrographic
Techniques.
Electron
Microscopic
Techniques.
Biochemical and Molecular Techniques. Techniques of
Biochemical Estimations in Nematode Infected Plant
Tissues. Methods of Assessing Crop Losses. Techniques
of Nematode Bioassay. Microplot Techniques in
Nematological Research. Techniques of Remote Sensing.
Techniques Related to the Biological Agents of
Nematodes. Techniques Related to Entomopathogenic
Nematodes (EPNs). Techniques Related to Specific
Nematodes. General Techniques. Technique of Soil
Solarization. Technique Soil Fumigation. Techniques for
Testing Nematicides. Techniques Related to the Use of
Botanicals in Nematode Management. Bibliography.
Index.
Plant Pathology
CHAUBE & PUNDHIR
Crop Diseases and Their Management

H.S. CHAUBE, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology,
College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture
and Technology, Pantnagar.
V.S. PUNDHIR, Associate Professor, Department of Plant
Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of
Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
This comprehensive and uptodate text is designed to
provide information to the readers on all important
aspects of plant pathology in a single volume. The
information on modern areas like Disease diagnosis,
Disease forecasting, Biological control, Epidemiology and
Biotechnology in disease resistance and safe use of
pesticides have been covered, giving most recent
concepts. The text is illustrated with flow diagrams, line
diagrams, photographs and tables for quick and easy
understanding of the subject.
KEY FEATURES
Comprehensive description of various groups of plant
pathogens
Descriptive and illustrated treatment of aspects/issues
pertaining to principles of plant pathology and
principles of plant disease management
In-depth description of diagnosis of plant diseases
Discussion on etiology and management of important

plant diseases.
Intended primarily as a textbook for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of biology and agriculture, this
book would also be useful for researchers, practitioners,
and agribusiness consultants.
Contents: Preface. Plant Diseases. Landmarks in
Development of Plant Pathology. Diagnosis of Plant
Disease. Disease Development. Mechanism of Host
Defence. Genetics of Host Pathogen Interaction. Disease
Development in Populations. Disease Measurement and
Forecasting. Principles of Plant Disease Management.
Physical Methods. Regulatory Methods. Cultural Practices.
Biological Control. Management Through Host Genes.
Chemical Control. Integrated Plant Disease Management.
Kingdom: Fungi. Kingdom: Protozoa and Plant Diseases.
Kingdom: Chromista (Oomycota), and Plant Diseases.
Phylum: Chytridiomycota and Plant Diseases. Phylum:
Ascomycota and Plant Diseases. Vascular Wilts. Phylum:
Basidiomycota and Plant Diseases. Bacteria and Plant
Diseases. Viruses and Plant Diseases. Mollicutes and Plant
Diseases. Nematodes and Plant Diseases. Phanerogamic
Plant Parasites. Post-Harvest Diseases. Plant Diseases of
Unsettled Etiology. Non-Infectious Disorders. Glossary.
E-References. Index.
RANGASWAMI & MAHADEVAN
Diseases of Crop Plants in India, 4th ed.

G. RANGASWAMI, Formerly, Adviser, Planning
Commission; Director, Central Staff College for Agriculture,
Hyderabad; and Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, Coimbatore.
A. MAHADEVAN, Formerly, Director, Centre for Advanced
Studies in Botany, University of Madras.
This fully-revised and enlarged fourth edition introduces
the students to the basic and applied aspects of plant
pathology and to the major diseases of crops and fruit
trees in India. Latest developments in the molecular
biology of diseased plants and control measures are
incorporated in the book.
The book begins with a detailed description on
microorganisms, their morphology, classification,
physiology and genetics. It then deals with symptoms and
methods of studying plant diseases, and the principles of
infection, spread and control measures of various
diseases.
An unique feature of the text is its indepth coverage of
the major diseases of cereals, pulses, vegetables,
oilseeds, fruit trees, cash crops and plantation crops.
Finally, the book presents a critical review of the current
status and future lines of work in plant pathology in the
global scenario, especially with reference to the
developments in biotechnology.
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This comprehensive and profusely illustrated text will

be highly valuable to undergraduate and postgraduate
students of agriculture and plant pathology and the
students of botany at all levels.
Contents: Preface to the First Edition. Preface to the
Second Edition. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface.
Introduction. Microorganisms in General. Methods of
Studying Plant Diseases. Symptoms of Plant Diseases.
Principles of Infection and Spread of Diseases. Principles
of Plant Disease Control. Diseases of Cereals. Diseases of
Pulses. Diseases of Vegetables. Diseases of Oilseeds
Plants. Diseases of Fruit Plants. Diseases of Cash Crops.
Disease of Plantation Crops. A Critical Review. Appendix
Some Common Fixative Stains, Preservatives and Media
Used in Studying Plant Diseases. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1247-0 / ` 350.00
RAVICHANDRA
Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

N.G. RAVICHANDRA, Nematologist, AICRP (Nematodes),
Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
This book covers the syllabus prescribed by ICAR, New
Delhi, for the first/second year undergraduate students of
plant pathology in State Agricultural and Horticultural
Universities and hence, is of special importance to the
students.
The book is conveniently divided into 13 chapters and
deals with major, fundamental aspects of plant pathology
viz., scope and objectives of plant pathology, importance
of plant diseases, history and development of plant
pathology, definition and concept of plant diseases,
causes of plant disease (biotic, abiotic and plant viruses
with representative examples of diseases caused by
them), symptoms of various plant diseases, general
characteristics of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria,
viruses, viroids, phytoplasma, spiroplasma, nematodes,
flagellate
protozoa,
fastidious
bacteria/vascular
prokaryotes, green algae, phanerogamic plant parasites,
virusoids and satellite viruses), classification of
phytopathogens, growth and reproduction of plant
pathogens and replication of plant viruses, liberation/
dispersal of plant pathogens and survival of plant
pathogens and types of parasitism and variability in plant
pathogens. At the end of each chapter, important
questions pertaining to the specific chapter have been
provided for the benefit of the students. Appropriate
diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/
illustrations have been furnished, wherever necessary. A
complete bibliography and apt subject index have also
been included.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Scope and Objectives of
Plant Pathology. Importance of Plant Diseases. History
and Development of Plant Pathology. Definition and
Concept of Plant Diseases. Causes of Plant Diseases.
Symptoms of Plant Diseases. General Characteristics of
Plant Pathogens. Classification of Plant Pathogens.

Growth and Reproduction of Plant Pathogens and
Replication of Plant Viruses. Infection Process and
Survival of Plant Pathogens. Dispersal of Plant Pathogens.
Parasitism and Variability in Plant Pathogens.
Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
228 pp. (approx.) / 17.8 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4703-8 / FORTHCOMING
Soil Science
HAVLIN, et al.
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers:

An Introduction to Nutrient Management,
7th ed. (with CD-ROM)
JOHN L. HAVLIN, North Carolina State University.
JAMES D. BEATON, Retd. from Potash and Phosphate
Institute.
SAMUEL L. TISDALE, Late President, The Sulphur Institute.
WERNER L. NELSON, Late Sr. V.P. Potash and Phosphate
Institute.
This classic textbook on soil fertility, fertilizers, and plant
nutrition has taken the test of time for half a century so
far. This Seventh Edition with an emphasis on environmental impact is the most comprehensive treatise on soil
fertility and nutrient management on the market today.
The text presents the chemical, biological, and physical
basis and interactions influencing nutrient availability in
soils. This book is eminently suitable for students of
agriculture pursuing courses in Agronomy and Chemistry.
FEATURING
An expanded discussion of nutrient uptake and
absorption mechanism in roots and cells
New information on contemporary tools and techniques to evaluate nutrient availability in the field
Improved and increased focus on the impact of
N and P use on water quality
Many new graphics and photos to aid in reader
understanding
New qualitative and quantitative study questions have
been added to the end of each chapter.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Basic SoilPlant
Relationships. Soil Acidity and Alkalinity. Nitrogen.
Phosphorus. Potassium. Sulfur, Calcium, and Magnesium.
Micronutrients. Soil Fertility Evaluation. Basics of Nutrient
Management. Nutrients, Water Use, and Other Interactions. Economics of PlantNutrient Use. Agricultural
Productivity and Environmental Quality. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3017-7 / ` 395.00
BASIC SCIENCE
Agricultural Biotechnology
NAG (Ed.)
Textbook of Agricultural Biotechnology

AHINDRA NAG (Ed.), Senior Assistant Professor in the
Department of Chemistry, IIT Kharagpur.
Agricultural biotechnology plays a significant role in
developing agriculturally important crops that provide
high yield with enhanced nutritional value and show
improved resistance to pathogens. This book, a collaborative endeavour involving contributions from renowned academics from India and abroad, discusses the
techniques of plant tissue culture, the fundamental basis
for the development of innovative crop improvement
strategies, and emerging paradigms in plant genome
research.
The book describes the benefits of the production and
use of biofertilizers and biopesticides to overcome
hazardous effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It
explains the importance of microbes in bioremediation
and the methods of biomonitoring to target contaminants. Besides, coverage also includes the topics on
bioinformatics in agriculture, biodiversity, bioethics, and
agricultural pollution.
This text is suitable for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and biotechnology. It will
also be useful to researchers and agronomists.
Contents: Preface. Modern Tissue Culture Techniques.
Metabolism in Crops. Agricultural Genomic. Biofertilizer.
Pest Management Biotechnology. Bioremediation. Biomonitoring. Biodiversity. Bioinformatics in Agriculture.
Bioethics. Global Issues. Agricultural Pollution and Its
Abatement. Index.
Agricultural Microbiology
RANGASWAMI & BAGYARAJ
Agricultural Microbiology, 2nd ed.

D.J. BAGYARAJ, Professor of Microbiology, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
This book is about the study of microbes and the
fundamental aspects of microorganisms and their
relationship to agriculture. Designed for undergraduate
and postgraduate students of agriculture and biology, this
basic and well illustrated text provides a comprehensive
presentation of microorganisms.
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The book begins with some basic information on

microorganisms including methods of study and
classification. It then goes on to describe their
morphology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics. A
discussion on soil microorganisms along with pathogenic
forms and their effect on plants is also given. The text
concludes with a fairly detailed account of microbial
biotechnology which covers most of the recent advances
in the area.
This is the second edition of the authors highly
successful earlier edition for which Dr. Selman A.
Waksman, discoverer of Streptomycin, write the
Foreword. The author worked with this Nobel Laureate at
Rutgers State University.
Contents: Foreword by Seiman A. Waksman.
Introduction. Historical. Methods of Studying Microorganisms. Classification of Microorganisms. Morphology
and Cytology of Microorganisms. Physiology and
Biochemistry of Microorganisms. Genetics of Microorganisms. Microorganisms in Soil. Plant Pathogenic
Microorganisms. Microorganisms in Food and Dairy
Industry. Microorganisms Harmful to Man and Animal.
Microorganisms in Miscellaneous Roles. Microbial
Biotechnology. AppendixSome Common Media for
Culturing Microorganisms. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0668-4 / ` 250.00
Plant Physiology
NOGGLE & FRITZ
Introductory Plant Physiology, 2nd ed.

G. RAY NOGGLE, Emeritus, North Carolina State University.
GEORGE J. FRITZ, University of Florida.
This comprehensive treatment of the physiology of the
higher green plants discusses whole-plant physiology and
stresses on applications in forestry, agronomy and
horticulture. It features background chapters on plant
organization, chemical composition and photo-physiology.
It also describes recent developments in cell and tissue
culture, protoplast manipulation, and genetic engineering
as related to biological nitrogen fixation, stress
mechanisms and plant productivity. The book includes
transmission and scanning electron micrographs of
cellular and subcellular organization and contains
references. It requires a background in plant science and
chemistry.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. The Organization of
Plants. Cellular Constituents and Their Biosynthesis.
Respiration. Photophysiology. Photosynthesis. Photorespiration. Mineral Nutrition. Assimilation of Inorganic
Nutrients. Transport Phenomena in Plants. General
Considerations. Transport Processes in Plant, Cells and
Tissues. Water as a Plant Constituent. The Plant in
Relation to Water. Plant Growth Substances: Structure
and Physiological Effects. Plant Growth Substances:
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Biosynthesis, Analysis, Transport, and Mechanism of

Action. The Physiology of Seeds. Vegetative Plant Growth.
Reproductive Growth. Appendix: International System of
Units. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0455-0 / ` 395.00
FISHERY SCIENCE
Acquaculture
Aquaculture. Diseases in Aquaculture. Feed Formulation

in Aquaculture. Harvesting-post-harvesting Technology
and Processing in Aquaculture. Biotechnology in
Aquaculture. Carp Culture. Prawn Culture. Pearl Culture.
Seaweed Culture. Impact of Agriculture on Environment.
Index.
Fish Biology
JADHAV
MOYLE & CECH, Jr.
Aquaculture Technology and

Environment
Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology,

5th ed.
UJWALA JADHAV, Reader, Department of Life Sciences,

University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
PETER B. MOYLE and JOSEPH J. CECH, Jr., both of

Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology,
One of the most comprehensive and current general
sources of information on fishes, this text covers a broad
number of topics such as the structure and physiology,
evolution, zoogeography, ecology, and conservation of
fishes. Besides providing the basic background of fish
biology, the text also provides insight on the conservation
approach and up-to-date coverage convey the excitement
being generated by recent research on fishes.
Contents: Preface. Part I: IntroductionIntroduction. Part
II: Structure and FormForm and Movement.
Respiration. Blood and Its Circulation. Buoyancy and
Thermal Regulation. Hydromineral Balance. Feeding,
Nutrition,
Digestion,
and
Excretion.
Growth.
Reproduction. Sensory Perception. Behavior and
Communication. Part III: The FishesSystematics,
Genetics, and Speciation. Evolution. Hagfishes and
Lampreys. Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras. Relict Bony
Fishes. Bonytongues, Eels, and Herrings. Minnows,
Characins, and Catfishes. Smelt, Salmon, and Pike.
Anglerfish, Barracudinas, Cods, and Dragonfishes. Mullets,
Silversides, Flying Fish, and Killifish. Opahs, Squirrelfish,
Dories, Pipefish, and Sculpins. Perciformes: Snooks to
Snakeheads. Flounders, Puffers, and Molas. Part IV:
ZoogeographyZoogeography of Freshwater Fishes.
Zoogeography of Marine Fishes. Part V: Ecology
Introduction to Ecology. Temperate Streams. Temperate
Lakes and Reservoirs. Tropical Freshwater Lakes and
Streams. Estuaries. Coastal Habitats. Tropical Reefs.
Epipelagic Zone. Deep Sea Habitats. Polar Regions.
Conservation. Bibliography. Index.
Aquaculture, farming of aquatic animals and plants, is

one of the worlds fastest growing food production
systems. This text provides an excellent elucidation of the
concepts of aquaculture along with its impact on the
environment.
Written in a style that makes the subject both interesting
to read and easy to understand, this text describes the
scope and principles of aquaculture, and the design and
management of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. It
explains different types of culture systems and practices,
as well as different criteria for the selection of species for
culture. The text discusses some common diseases in
aquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further
elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquatic
species and focuses on harvesting and post-harvesting
technology.
Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent
years and it is now applied to aquaculture for
improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses in
detail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. In
addition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in
India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed.
The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of
aquaculture practices on the environment.
KEY FEATURES
Provides a list of major important aquaculture species
cultured worldwide.
Presents the latest data to enhance the utility of the
text.
Gives special emphasis on aquaculture practices in
India.
The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of zoology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and fisheries (B.F.Sc.
and M.F.Sc.). It will also be useful to aquaculturists and
environmentalists.
Contents: Preface. Basics of Aquaculture. History of
Aquaculture. Aquafarm Engineering. Types of Culture
Systems. Different Culture Practices. Species Selection in

ISBN-978-81-203-4367-2 / ` 550.00
VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE

DAMRON
Introduction to Animal Science:

Global, Biological, Social, and Industry
Perspectives, 4th ed.
W. STEPHEN DAMRON, Professor of Animal Science,
Oklahoma State University.
This fourth edition of Introduction to Animal Science:
Global, Biological, Social and Industry Perspectives,
continues to present the most complete, up-to-date
coverage of the traditional disciplines that are so
essential to a solid foundation in Animal Science:
nutrition, digestion, feeds, genetics, reproduction,
disease, and animal behavior. Species-focused chapters
include the major species (horse, dairy cattle, beef cattle,
sheep, goat, poultry, and swine), as well as the minor
species (aquaculture, pets/companion animals, the
lamoids, and rabbits).
This text acknowledges changing viewpoints toward the
animals in our care. Profound societal changes have
affected the animal industries and the people who work
in them. Concerns over animal welfare, animal rights,
food safety, biotechnology, ethical resource allocation,
sustainability of agriculture as it uses the earths
resources, and other issues now affect the usage of
animals in a very real way. These issues and others are
effectively dealt with in the text.
The book is useful for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.V.Sc.
and M.V.Sc. students.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Part One: The
Place of Animals and Animal Science in the Lives of
HumansIntroduction to the Animal Sciences. The Value
of Animals to Humanity. Factors Affecting World
Agricultural Structure. Worldwide Systems of Agricultural
Production. Part Two: The Biological Sciences of Animal
ScienceIntroduction to Nutrition. The Gastrointestinal
Tract and Nutrition. Feedstuffs Classification. Genetics.
Animal Breeding. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
Animal Reproduction. Lactation. Animal Behavior. Animal
Health. Part Three: The Animal IndustriesMarket
Coordination in the Beef, Pork, and Poultry Industries.
Beef Cattle. Dairy Cattle. Poultry. Swine. Sheep and
Goats. Horses. Aquaculture. Pet and Companion Animals.
Lamoids. Rabbits. Part Four: Animals and Society
Careers and Career Preparation in the Animal Sciences.
Animals as Consumers of Grain: Asset or Liability? Food
Safety and Consumer Concerns. Animal Welfare and
Animal Rights. Animals in Sustainable Agriculture.
Appendixes. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4409-9 / ` 695.00
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FIELD & TAYLOR
Scientific Farm Animal Production:

An Introduction to Animal Science,
10th ed.
THOMAS G. FIELD, Colorado State University.
ROBERT E. TAYLOR.
Blending the discussion of science, disciplines and
industries, Scientific Farm Animal Production, Tenth
Edition, effectively introduces readers to animal science
with unparalleled breadth and depth. It offers students a
comprehensive, science-based approach to managing
livestock for food, fiber, and recreation.
This bestselling text also examines the biological
principles, scientific relationships, and management
practices of livestock production, providing students with
the context and foundation upon which they can
determine their academic focus. It also gives readers
insight into societal issues surrounding the livestock
industry, as well as an overview of the careers and
opportunities available within this field.
The book is designed as a text for the introductory animal
science course typically taught at undergraduate levels at
universities, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.V.Sc. and
M.V.Sc. students.
Contents: Preface. Animal Contributions to Human
Needs. An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry
Industries. Red Meat Products. Poultry and Egg Products.
Milk and Milk Products. Wool and Mohair. By-Products of
Meat Animals. Market Classes and Grades of Livestock,
Poultry, and Eggs. Visual Evaluation of Market Animals.
Reproduction.
Artificial
Insemination,
Estrous
Synchronization, and Embryo Transfer. Genetics. Genetic
Change Through Selection. Mating Systems. Nutrients and
Their Functions. Digestion and Absorption of Feed.
Providing Nutrients for Body Functions. Growth and
Development. Lactation. Adaptation to the Environment.
Animal Health. Animal Behavior. Issues in Animal
Agriculture. Beef Cattle Breeds and Breeding. Feeding and
Managing Beef Cattle. Dairy Cattle Breeds and Breeding.
Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle. Swine Breeds and
Breeding. Feeding and Managing Swine. Sheep and Goat
Breeds and Breeding. Feeding and Managing Sheep and
Goats. Horse Breeds and Breeding. Feeding and Managing
Horses. Poultry Breeding, Feeding, and Management.
Aquaculture. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4398-6 / ` 595.00
Sciences
ANTHROPOLOGY
A compendium of numerous conceptual issues on human

body physique, body composition and nutritional status,
this book comprehensively discusses various protocols for
measuring human body parts. The emphasis is laid on the
recommendations made by International Biological
Programme (IBP) on Human Adaptability.
In addition, the book effectively reveals subtle differences
between those individuals who otherwise look similar
through various somatotyping techniques (like Heath and
Carter). The book also explains how body measurements
determine the growth and development of a child; and
factors like chronic illnesses, and obesity in an adult.
Biological Anthropology
NYSTROM & ASHMORE
Life of Primates, The
PIA NYSTROM, The University of Sheffield.

PAMELA ASHMORE, University of MissouriSt. Louis.
This book provides students with a comprehensive
overview of the lives of primates. It helps them tackle the
complex ideas and issues of primatology by first
establishing the context and groundwork from which
these studies were conducted.
Each chapter includes
1. Key words that are boldfaced in the text, listed at the
end of each chapter, and defined in the glossary.
2. Information and Hot Topic boxes provide small
vignettes that would be of particular interest and
provide greater insight to the reader.
3. Chapter summaries review the major points that have
been covered, and study questions indicate to the
reader those points that we feel should be
underscored and understood.
Contents: Introduction to the Nonhuman Primates.
Primate Classification. Primate Biogeography. The Primate
Body. Primate Evolution. Primate Ecology. Primate Social
Organization. Primate Social Relationships. Primate
Communication. The Primate Brain and Complex
Behavior. Primate Conservation. Appendix A: MetricImperial Conversions. Appnedix B: Comparative Primate
Skeletons. Glossary. References. Credits. Index.
KEY FEATURES
Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on the
subject
Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of all the
concepts
Review questions to test students aptitude on the
subject
Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of
Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, Physical
Education and Sports Sciences, this book is equally
beneficial for the physical instructors.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Body Measurements.
Body Proportions. Body Composition. Human Physique.
Heathcarter Method of Somatotyping. Anthropometry
and Nutritional Status. Growth, Maturation and Physical
Performance. Applications of Anthropometry. Appendix.
References. Bibliography. Index.
STANFORD, et al.

ISBN-978-81-203-4356-6 / ` 425.00
Biological Anthropology: The Natural

History of Humankind, 3rd ed.
SINGH & MEHTA
CRAIG STANFORD, University of Southern California.

JOHN S. ALLEN, University of Southern California.
SUSAN C. ANTN, New York University.
The third edition of this well-received book combines
updated comprehensive coverage of the material that
any traditional biological anthropology text explains with
a modern biological approach that includes fields that
have recently become major areas of research by
biological anthropologists.
Human Body Measurements: Concepts

and Applications
S.P. SINGH, Professor, Department of Human Biology,
Punjabi University, Patiala.
PROMILA MEHTA, Professor, Department of Human
Biology, Punjabi University, Patiala.
A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it in
terms of height, weight or massthe increased
awakening to stay fit and to be in shape has led to an
urge to be familiar with the human anatomy and its
measurements.
KEY FEATURES
Student-oriented pedagogy in each chapter-short
vignettes depicting the main topic of the chapter, etc.
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SCIENCES
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Margin glossary that defines new terms.

Visual summary and critical thinking questions intended to stimulate discussion and exploration of a topic.
Contents: Preface. Introduction: What Is Biological
Anthropology? Part I: Mechanisms of EvolutionOrigins
of Evolutionary Thought. Genetics: Cells and Molecules.
Genetics: From Genotype to Phenotype. The Forces of
Evolution and the Formation of Species. Human
Variation: Evolution, Adaptation, and Adaptability. Part II:
PrimatesThe Primates. Primate Behavior. Part III:
Paleontology and Primate EvolutionFossils in Geological
Context. Origin of Primates. Becoming Human: The ApeHominin Transition. Part IV: The Human Fossil Record
Early Hominins. Origin and Evolution of the Genus Homo.
Archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertals. The Emergence
and Dispersal of Homo sapiens. Part V: New Frontiers in
Biological AnthropologyEvolution of the Brain and
Language. Biomedical Anthroplogy. The Evolution of
Human Behavior. Bioarchaeology and Forensic
Anthroplogy. AppendicesA: Overview of the Brain. B:
Primate and Human Comparative Anatomy. C: The HardyWeinberg Equilibrium. D: Metric-Imperial Conversions.
Glossary. Bibliography. Photo Credits. Index.
of the Past. Evolution. Part 2: Physical AnthropologyThe

Primates. Hominid Evolution. Human Variation. Part 3:
ArchaeologyPaleolithic Cultures. The Origins of
Domestication and Settled Life. The Rise of the State
and Complex Society. Part 4: Basic Concepts of Culture
and SocietyCulture. The Process of Enculturation:
Psychological Anthropology. Language. Anthropological
Explanations. Analyzing Sociocultural Systems. Part 5:
Studying Different SocietiesBand Societies. Tribes.
Chiefdoms. Agricultural States. Industrial States. Part 6:
Consequences of GlobalizationGlobalization, Culture,
and Indigenous Societies. Globalization in Latin America,
Africa, and the Caribbean. Globalization in the Middle
East and Asia. Part 7: Anthropology and the Global
FutureRace and Ethnicity. Contemporary Global Trends.
Applied Anthropology.

ISBN-978-81-203-4448-8 / ` 575.00
Anthropology of the Family and Kinship,

2nd ed.
Foundations of Anthropology
SCUPIN & DeCORSE
Anthropology: A Global Perspective,

6th ed.
RAYMOND SCUPIN, Lindenwood University.
CHRISTOPHER R. DeCORSE, Syracuse University.
Now in its sixth edition, this book demonstrates to the
students the diversity of different societies and cultural
patterns the world over. It also shows how humans
everywhere are fundamentally alike. The text engages
readers by focusing both on classic and recent research in
the field of anthropology.
The authors syntheticcomplementary approach blends
scientific methods and the methods of humanities in the
study of anthropology. The text attempts to relate
anthropological studies of various societies to the
response of people towards globalization.
Novel features which appear in Boxes and enhance
greater understanding of the students are:
Critical PerspectivesFor discovering the excitement and
challenges of anthropological investigation.
Anthropologists at WorkFeature prominent anthropologists relating to their contributions.
Applying AnthropologyShow the relevance of
anthropology to the problems we confront and the
solutions thereof.
Contents: Preface. Part 1: Basic Concepts in
AnthropologyIntroduction to Anthropology. The Record

ISBN-978-81-203-3891-3 / ` 495.00
Social-Cultural Anthropology
DELIGE
ROBERT DELIGE, Professor of Anthropology, University of

Louvain-la-Neuve. He is a member of the Royal Academy
of Belgium.
From the Greek Kings to the Indian Brahman Priests, the
social behaviour and the continuity of human clans have
always been a subject of erudition for the researchers; as
the societies are evolving and so are our families!
This book, which is the English translation of original
French version, unearths the origin, behaviour, and the
physical, social, and cultural development of humans
since the evolution of the society. It also discusses the
Morgans theory of evolution and marriage along with
the concepts of polygamy and matrifocalization. The
book elaborates on some of the bizarre practices, such as
Nair marriage practiced in South of India (Kerala), and
suggests ways to reconsider the customs as per the
modern norms.
The book also educates on the anthropological findings of
Malinowski, Murdock, Levi-Strauss and Evans-Pitchard.
Besides, it explains kinship as one of the most basic
principles for organizing individuals into social groups,
roles, categories, and genealogy.
This book is specifically intended for the undergraduate
and postgraduate students of Anthropology and Social
Sciences.
Contents: Foreword. Preface to the Second Edition.
Introduction: General Concepts. Kinship Terminologies.
The Incest Taboo. Evolutionary Theory. Hunters,
Gatherers and Economics. Polygamy and Matrifocalization. Polyandry. Preferential Marriage and Alliance.
Sexuality and Paternity in the Trobriand Islands. The
Oedipus Complex and Psychoanalysis. Culture and
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Personality. References. Index of Names. Index of Ethnic

Names and Places. Subject Index.
MILLER
Cultural Anthropology, 6th ed.

BARBARA MILLER, George Washington University.
This book engages students with compelling ethnographic
examples, and demonstrates the relevance of anthropology in todays world.
Through clear writing, a balanced theoretical approach,
and engaging examples, this book stresses the
importance of social inequality and human rights, the
environment, culture change and applied aspects of
anthropology. Rich examples of gender, ethnicity, race,
class, and age thread through the topical coverage of
economic systems, the life-cycle, health, kinship, social
organization, politics, language, religion, and expressive
culture. In addition, it also addresses how migration is
changing world cultures and how the importance of local
cultural values and needs are shaping international
development policies and programs.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Every chapter contains a box called Anthropology
Works that provides compelling examples of how
knowledge and methods in cultural anthropology can
prevent or solve social problems.
Updates throughout the book provide currency and
accuracy and strengthen engagement.
Several new Key Concepts respond to important
current issues: food, security, social justice, sectarian
conflict, corporate social responsibility, and Textese.
Contents: Preface. Support for Instructors and Students.
About the Author. Anthropology and the Study of
Culture. The Evolution of Humanity and Culture.
Researching. Culture. Making a Living. Consumption and
Exchange. Reproduction and Human Development.
Disease, Illness, and Healing. Kinship and Domestic Life.
Social Groups and Social Stratification. Political and Legal
Systems. Communication. Religion. Expressive Culture.
People on the Move. People Defining Development.
Credits. Glossary. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4377-1 / ` 450.00
SRIVASTAVA
Essentials of Cultural Anthropology,

2nd ed.
A.R.N. SRIVASTAVA, faculty at Sam Higginbottom
Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHIATS)
Deemed University, Naini, Allahabad (U.P.).
This well-organized text continues to present the socialcultural anthropological concepts and theories which
have influenced the mankind in the past, particularly in

the twentieth centurybetween the years 1965 and
2000. The new edition is incorporated with two new
sectionsone defining the major concepts of sociology
defining society, community, association and so on, and
the other an Appendix on Tribal Movement in India.
The book further provides an anthropological analysis of
cultural institutions relating to society, economy, polity,
folklore and art. The description of the relation between
language and culture and a separate chapter on Cultural
Change, make this text unique. Examples are taken from
all across the world to describe socio-economic, political,
and religious institutions, and give a panoramic view of
the diverse cultures.
This book is intended to serve as a text for undergraduate students of Anthropology and postgraduate
students of Anthropology and Sociology. In addition, it
would also be beneficial for the students preparing for
various competitive examinations.
KEY FEATURES
Provides theoretical orientations in cultural
anthropology.
Contains annotated references at the end of each
chapter.
Gives an insight into the contributions of well-known
anthropologists.
Illustrates concepts through diagrams and charts, thus
enhancing the value of the text.
Contents: Preface. Anthropology: The Study of Man.
Culture and Society and Related Concepts. Theoretical
Interests in Cultural Anthropology. Anthropological Field
Researches. The Domestic Sphere of Culture. Social
Sphere of Culture: Marriage and Kinship. The Economic
Sphere of Culture. The Political Sphere of Culture. The
Religious Sphere of Culture. Language and Culture.
Anthropological Perspective on Art. New Subfields of
Anthropology. Cultural Change. AppendicesI: Selected
Terms and Concepts in Anthropology. II: Pioneers of
Cultural Anthropology. III: Tribal Movement in India. IV:
Selected Social-Cultural Anthropology Textbooks: 1970
2003. V: Universities with Anthropology Department and
Research Institutions (India). VI: Major Anthropological
Journals in India. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4653-6 / ` 250.00
SRIVASTAVA
Morphology of The Primates and

Human Evolution
R.P. SRIVASTAVA, Professor and Head, Department of
Anthropology at Pune University and Karnatak University,
Dharwad.
This book presents a detailed account of the
morphological features of the primates and, in the
process, it provides a clear exposition of the story of
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human evolution. It discusses the theories of biological
evolution, the origin of the primates, the morphology of
the living primates, the social behaviour of the nonhuman
primates, and the phylogenetic relationship between the
large apes and man on the basis of immunological and
molecular analyses.
The text focuses on the Miocene hominoids and their
role in the subsequent developments of the hominids. It
discusses three theoriesthe Single Lineage Theory, the
Double Lineage Theory, and the Triple Lineage Theory
developed through the study of the anatomical features
of the australopithecine fossils found mainly in South and
East Africa. The text also gives up-to-date information on
the recent discoveries of several hominid species.
The emergence of Homo erectus from one of the
australopithecines, its cultural attainments, and the
gradual transition to modern man are described in
the text. The doubts about the phylogenetic lineage of
the Neanderthals and the emergence of the early Homo
sapiens in the context of human evolution form the basis
of various theories regarding the evolution of modern
man. These theories are thoroughly examined in the text.
KEY FEATURES
Discusses immunological and molecular approaches to
primate phylogeny, and various dating techniques.
Includes a number of figures, flow charts and phylogenetic trees to help readers understand the concepts
clearly.
Provides a Glossary of technical terms and contributions of some eminent persons to the subject.
This book is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Anthropology and Archaeology.
Besides, students appearing in competitive examinations
will also find the book beneficial.
Theories of Biological Evolution. The Primates. Prosimii.
Anthropoidea. Types of Locomotion among Primates.
Brain and Eyes. Social Behaviour of Nonhuman Primates.
Immunological and Molecular Approaches to Primate
Phylogeny. Chronology and Methods of Dating. Miocene
Hominoids. Hominid Fossils. Appearance of Homo
erectus. Fossils of Early Homs sapiens, Neanderthals and
Modern Human. Theories of Modern Human Origin. The
Rise and Emergence of Homo sapiens sapiens. Glossary.
Contributions of Some Historical Figures with Great
Reputation. Index.
CHEMISTRY
Analytical Chemistry
DASH
Analytical Chemistry
DHRUBA CHARAN DASH, Professor, School of Chemistry,
Sambalpur University, Orissa.
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This book provides a clear and concise understanding of

the principles, applications and limitations of the various
techniques involved in analytical chemistry. It covers all
major areas such as qualitative analysis, quantitative
analysis, data analysis, analysis of organic compounds,
separation and purification techniques, electroanalytical
techniques and spectroanalytical techniques. The book
will motivate the students to face the academic and
research challenges in the field of analytical chemistry in
performing analytical analysis and interpreting the results
obtained.
Intended primarily as a text for undergraduate students
and postgraduate students (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) of chemistry,
the book would also be of great benefit to the students
who are appearing in NET and GATE examinations.
KEY FEATURES
1. Provides clear introductions to key analytical methods.
2. Uses a large number of illustrations to make the
topics self-explanatory.
3. Includes a large number of worked out problems for
easy understanding of the concepts.
4. Contains numerous objective type questions, short
answer type questions and graded problems to test
the readers understanding of the theory.
Contents: Preface. UNIT I: Qualitative Analysis. UNIT II:
Quantitative Analysis: Volumetric (Titrimetric) Analysis.
Quantitative Analysis: Precipitation Gravimetry. UNIT III:
Statistical Methods of Analysis. Estimation of Organic
Compounds. UNIT IV: Separation Techniques. Purification
Techniques. UNIT V: Electroanalytical Techniques:
Electrogravimetry.
Electroanalytical
Techniques:
Coulometry. Electroanalytical Techniques: Polarography.
Spectroanalytical Techniques: Ultraviolet and Visible
Spectral Method. Infrared (IR) Spectral Method.
Spectroanalytical
Techniques:
Nuclear
Magnetic
Resonance
Spectral
Method.
Spectroanalytical
Techniques: Electron Spin Resonance Spectral Method.
Mass Spectral Method. Index.
DAY & UNDERWOOD
Quantitative Analysis, 6th ed.

R.A. DAY Jr., Emeritus, and A.L. UNDERWOOD, both of
Emory University.
This well-established text is primarily meant for
postgraduate courses in analytical chemistry. It is also a
useful reference text for undergraduate and honours
courses in chemistry. The book provides on indepth
coverage of traditional topics of titrimetric and
gravimetric analysis. It also provides an introductory
coverage of instrumentation topics such as potentiometry, electrochemistry, spectrophotometry, emission
spectroscopy and chromatography.
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The explanation of each concept discussed in the text is

followed by an actual mathematical formulation, in order
to establish a physical picture before the reader. The
book also provides directions for numerous other
laboratory experiments.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Errors and the
Treatment of Analytical Data. Titrimetric Methods of
Analysis. Gravimetric Methods of Analysis. Review
of Chemical Equilibrium. Acid-Base Titrations. Acid-Base
Equilibria in Complex Systems. Complex Formation
Titrations. Solubility Equilibria and Precipitation Titrations.
Oxidation-Reduction Equilibria. Applications of OxidationReduction Titrations. Potentiometric Methods of Analysis.
Other Electroanalytical Methods. Spectrophotometry.
Emission and Luminescence Spectroscopy. Solvent
Extraction. Gas-Liquid Chromatography. Liquid Chromatography. Perspectives: General Laboratory Directions. The
Analytical Balance. Laboratory Procedures. Appendices.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0793-3 / ` 425.00
Biochemistry
SIVASANKAR
Food Processing and Preservation

B. SIVASANKAR, Professor, Department of Chemistry,
Anna University, Chennai.
The book provides a comprehensive coverage of the
processing and preservation aspects of food science that
include chemical, microbiological and technological
processes on the one hand, and assessment of food
quality and safety, new and modified foods by
fermentation, food-borne diseases and food spoilage on
the other. The preservation operations involving the use
of high and low temperatures and radiation have also
been discussed in detail.
Intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of
science and engineering, this study would also be of great
help to postgraduate students offering courses in food
science, and to professionals as well as academicians.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Water. Carbohydrates.
Lipids. Proteins and Enzymes. Vitamins and Minerals.
Food Colours and Flavours. Food Additives. Microorganisms Associated with Food. Fermented Foods and
Food Chemicals. Food Borne Diseases. Food Spoilage.
Food Engineering Operations. Food Conversion Operations. Food Preservation and Use of High Temperatures.
Food Preservation by Evaporation and Drying. LowTemperature Food Processing and Preservation. Food
Preservation by Irradiation and Allied Operations in Food
Industry. Milk and Dairy Products. Vegetables and Fruits.
Cereals, Legumes and Nuts. Meat and Meat Products.
Fats and Oil. Beverages. Sugar, Sweeteners, Honey and
Confectionery. Salt and Spices. Food Quality. References.

Index.
KAURAV
Engineering Chemistry with Laboratory

Experiments
M.S. KAURAV, Professor and Head, Department of
Chemistry, Alwar Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Alwar, Rajasthan.
This book is written for the first-year undergraduate
students of all branches of engineering for a course in
Engineering Chemistry. It provides a sound understanding
of the concepts and applications of chemistry in the field
of engineering. Most of the topics covered are
customarily taught in various universities and institutes.
The book exposes students to fundamental knowledge in:
Principles of thermodynamics and their applications
Phase rule and its applications
Types of catalysis and its mechanism
Treatment of water and causes of corrosion, and its
prevention
Lubricants and mechanism of lubrication
Polymers and their classification, and types of
polymerization
Various analytical methods
The book also includes fourteen laboratory experiments
with step-by-step procedures for performing them.
KEY FEATURES
Provides definitions of key terms at the end of each
chapter.
Includes several solved problems to clarify the
concepts.
Offers chapter-end exercises and problems to test
students comprehension of theory.
Gives sample question papers at the end of the book.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Thermodynamics.
Phase Rule. Catalysis. Water Treatment PartI. Water
Treatment PartII. Corrosion and its Prevention.
Lubrication and Lubricants. Polymers and Polymerization.
Analytical Methods. Fourteen Laboratory Experiments.
Index.
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Engineering Chemistry
KRISHNAMURTHY, VALLINAYAGAM &
MADHAVAN
Engineering Chemistry, 2nd ed.
N. KRISHNAMURTHY, Head, Department of Chemistry,

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
P. VALLINAYAGAM, Associate Professor at the
Department of Chemistry, Mepco Schlenk Engineering
College, Sivakasi.
D. MADHAVAN, Senior Lecturer at the Department of
Chemistry, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
This book, now in its second edition, is written
specifically to address the course curriculum in
Engineering Chemistry for the first-year students of all
branches of engineering. Though most of the topics
covered are customarily taught in several universities and
institutes, the book follows the sequence of topics as
prescribed in the two-semester course syllabus of
engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
The book exposes students to fundamental knowledge
in
Treatment of water, polymers and composites
Applications of surface chemistry and the concept of
nuclear energy and energy storage devices
Engineering materials and nanomaterials
Electrochemistry and principles involved in corrosion
and its inhibition, and protective coatings
Analysis of fuels and combustion, phase rule, and
important analytical techniques
KEY FEATURES
Several worked examples to help students reinforce
their comprehension of theory
Numerous short and descriptive questions at the end
of each chapter to test and foster students conceptual
Chapter-end problems to help students become
proficient at problem-solving.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Unit I: Water Technology.
Unit II: Polymers and Composites. Unit III: Surface
Chemistry. Unit IV: Nuclear Energy. Batteries. Unit V:
Refractories. Abrasives. Lubricants. Nanomaterials. Unit
VI: Electrochemistry. Unit VII: Corrosion and Corrosion
Control. Protective Coatings. Unit VIII: Fuels and
Combustion. Unit IX: Phase Rule. Alloys. Unit X: Analytical
Techniques. Index.
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QANUNGO
Engineering Chemistry
KUSHAL QANUNGO, Assistant Professor, Department
of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Mody Institute of
Technology and Sciences, Sikar, Rajasthan.
This book is specifically written to address the course
curriculum in engineering chemistry for the first-year
students of all branches of engineering. Most of the
topics covered are customarily taught in various
universities and institutes.
The book exposes students to fundamental knowledge in:
Treatment of water and types of corrosion and its
preventive measures
Principles of chromatography and electrochemistry
Various laws of photochemistry along with mechanism
of photosynthesis
Techniques for analysis of infrared, ultraviolet and
visible spectroscopy, and principles of magnetic
resonance spectroscopy
Analysis of phase equilibria in single and multicomponent systems
KEY FEATURES
Incorporates a number of solved problems to reinforce
the understanding of the subject.
Includes a large number of diagrams to clarify the
concepts discussed.
Contains chapter-end exercises to test students
comprehension of theory.
Contents: Preface. Water and its Treatment. Electrochemistry. Corrosion and its Prevention. Chromatography.
Photochemistry. Molecular Spectroscopy. Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance. Phase Equilibrium. Index.
VIJAYASARATHY
Engineering Chemistry, 2nd ed.

P.R. VIJAYASARATHY, Professor and Head, Department of
Chemistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering,
Bangalore.
This thoroughly revised book, now in its second edition,
continues to present the fundamental principles and
applications of chemistry in engineering and technology.
The text provides extensive discussions on electrochemistry, polymers, corrosion, fuel combustion and
water treatment with emphasis on topics of interest in
engineering. The inclusion of several new topics
strengthens the text further. The revised edition covers
topics that are customarily taught in various universities
and institutes.
The book is primarily designed for the first-year
undergraduate students for their course in Engineering
Chemistry.
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NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION

Includes a new chapter on Phase Rule.
Provides new topics on titration of a weak acid against
a strong base, a strong acid against a weak base and a
weak acid against a weak base; biofuels; manufacture
of plastics by various techniques; Kevlar and silicone
rubber.
Gives multiple choice questions with answers at the
end of each chapter.
Provides two sets of Model Question Papers in
addition to several years University Question Papers.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Electrochemical
Energy Systems. Battery Technology. Corrosion. Metal
Finishing. Chemical Energy Sources. Phase Rule.
Instrumental Methods of Analysis. High Polymers. Water.
University Question Papers. Model Question Papers.
Index.
Environmental Chemistry
BANERJEE
Environmental Chemistry, 2nd ed.

SAMIR K. BANERJEE, Formerly Professor of Chemistry,
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani,
Rajasthan.
This text on aspects relating to environmental chemistry
is designed for courses taught in departments of science
and environment, biotechnology, and chemical and civil
engineering. It provides a good exposure to the biological
diversity of the environment and deals with its various
life supporting systems, their ecological aspects and
effects on the sustenance of life. With the growing
realisation that the environment is seriously endangered,
the area of environmental chemistry assumes great
importance where one deals with the natural chemical
constituents of the environment, the interactions
between them, and the manner in which changes occur
in them because of human interference, particularly
pollution. This book attempts to cover the important
aspects of air and water pollution, and several other
effects of industrial and agricultural activities on
pollution.
This revised and new edition also discusses chemical
toxicology and waste management which are areas of
great concern today.
KEY FEATURES
Discusses catastrophic depletion of oxygen and
molecular mechanisms on mutagenesis, and their
overall impact on the environment.
Analyzes the quantification of pollutants through
microbiological and biochemical techniques; eutrophication level and its impact on Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
Explains the role and implication of some less common

pollutants such as metals, mines, and polymers.
Preface to the First Edition. Ecology and Ecosystems. Air
and Water Pollution. Sewage and Fertilizers. Synthetic
Polymers. Metal Pollution. Mining Activities. Chemical
Toxicology. Waste Management. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1576-1 / ` 125.00
General Chemistry
SINGH
Chemistry in Daily Life, 3rd ed.

KIRPAL SINGH, Member of the Board of Directors of
Pacific Basin Consortium for Health and Environment,
Honolulu, Hawaii.
This book highlights the importance of chemistry in
human well-being by introducing the readers to the basic
usefulness of chemistry in everyday life. Chemistry
has helped in creating valuable products that have
transformed the lifestyle of people. Since we spend lots
of money in buying our daily requirements, there is a
need for us to understand the benefits and hazards of
using consumer products which contain chemicals. In this
context, this book will help readers to make reasoned
choices and intelligent decisions in buying consumer
products which contain chemicals.
This text is divided into seventeen chapters devoted to
the basic necessities of life like food, shelter, clothing,
healthcare, and energy and consumer products. Topics on
chemistry in environment, crime, warfare, arts,
conservation, communications and transportation are
also highlighted in individual chapters. All these topics are
discussed with regard to the needs of modern society.
In this third edition, the various chapters have been
updated with current information keeping the language
simple and friendly. Critical thinking exercises and
questions have been included. The style of questions
included in the book is to meet the requirement of
various competitive examinations such as Indian Civil
Services and entrance examinations in medicine and
engineering.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Importance of
Chemistry in Society. Chemistry in Agriculture and Plant
Protection. Chemicals of Life. Chemical Processing and
Preservation of Foods. Chemistry in Housing and
Household. Chemistry of Textiles and Clothing. Chemistry
in Medicine and Healthcare. Chemistry in Arts,
Communications and Transport. Chemistry in Crime and
Law Enforcement. Chemistry and Modern Warfare.
Chemistry of Cosmetics. Chemistry and Consumer
Products. Chemistry and Our Environment. Plastics and
Ceramics. Energy and Chemistry. Enzymes: The Vital
Biocatalysts. Chemistry, Economics and Politics.
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Appendices. Further Readings. Model Questions from the
Text. Index.
Inorganic Chemistry
SAHOO, et al.
Inorganic Chemistry
BALARAM SAHOO, Former Professor, Department of
Chemistry, IIT Kharagpur.
NIMAI CHARAN NAIK, Former Principal, Dhenkanal
College, Government of Orissa.
ASUTOSH SAMANTARAY, Associate Professor, Department
of Chemistry, College of Basic Science and Humanities,
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology,
Bhubaneswar.
PRAFULLA KUMAR PUJAPANDA, Reader and Head,
Department of Chemistry, Dhenkanal Autonomous
Government College, Dhenkanal, Orissa.
This textbook provides a comprehensive and rigorous
explanation of inorganic chemistry to enable
undergraduate and postgraduate students to learn the
subject in a clear, direct and understandable way.
The text is divided into four parts. Part one on basic
concepts, deals with topics such as the atom its
structure, periodic table and periodic properties. The
second part on chemistry of non-transitional elements,
discusses the elements such as hydrogen, elements of
Group 1, Group 2, Group 13, Group 14, Group 15, Group
16, Group 17 and Group 18. The third part consists of
chapters on chemistry of transitional elements, such as
scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, and so on.
The final part of the book covers some special topics
including organometallic compounds and bio-inorganic
chemistry.
The book is profusely illustrated and provides numerous
chapter-end exercises for a sound understanding of the
subject by the students.
Contents: Preface. Part One: Basic ConceptsThe Atom.
Elements and their Cosmic Genesis. Atomic Structure.
Periodic Table and Periodic Properties. Theories of
Chemical Bonding. Molecular Symmetry and Group
Theory. Part Two: Chemistry of Nontransitional
ElementsHydrogen. Elements of Group 1. Elements of
Group 2. Elements of Group 13. Elements of Group 14.
Elements of Group 15. Elements of Group 16. Elements
of Group 17. Elements of Group 18. Part Three:
Chemistry of Transitional ElementsTransition Metals
and Co-ordination Compounds. Theories of Transition
Metal Complexes. Kinetics and Mechanism of Inorganic
Reactions. Chemistry of Scandium (Sc). Chemistry of
Titanium (Ti). Chemistry of Vanadium (V). Chemistry of
Chromium (Cr). Chemistry of Manganese (Mn). Chemistry
of Iron (Fe). Chemistry of Cobalt (Co). Chemistry of Nickel
(Ni). Chemistry of Copper (Cu). Chemistry of Silver and
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Gold. Chemistry of Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury

(Hg). Chemistry of Yttrium (Y). Chemistry of Zirconium
(Zr) and Hafnium (Hf). Chemistry of Niobium (Nb) and
Tantalum (Ta). Chemistry of Molybdenum (Mo) and
Tungsten (W). Chemistry of Technetium (Tc) and Rhenium
(Re). Chemistry of Ruthenium (Ru) and Osmium (Os).
Chemistry of Rhodium (Rh) and Iridium (Ir). Chemistry
of Palladium (Pd) and Platinum (Pt). Chemistry of
Lanthanoids and Actinoids. Part Four: Some Special
TopicsNon-aqueous Solvents. Organometallic Compounds. Complexes of pi-acceptor Ligands: (a) Carbonyl
Complexes (b) Nitrosyl Complexes (c) Cyanide Complexes
(d) Molecular Nitrogen Complexes. Bio-inorganic
Chemistry.
Latest Print 2012 / 1072 pp. / 17.8 x 23.5 cm
SALAHUDDIN KUNJU & KRISHNAN
Group Theory and Its Applications in

Chemistry
A. SALAHUDDIN KUNJU, former Principal, University
College, Thiruvananthapuram.
G. KRISHNAN, former Principal, Government College,
Chavara, Kerala.
This book presents the basic principles of group theory
and their applications in chemical theories. First, it
discusses the symmetry elements, point groups and construction of character tables for different point groups.
The book then describes the concept of hybridization to
explain the shapes of molecules and analyzes the
character tables to predict infrared and Raman active
vibrational modes of molecules. The book also presents
in detail molecular orbital theory and methods for
construction of molecular orbitals of molecules with
different geometries. In addition, it elaborates techniques
of group theory to interpret bonding in transition metal
complexes and their electronic spectra. Finally, the book
describes the crystalline point groups, Bravais lattices
and space groups, as well as the WoodwardHoffmann
rules to determine the pathways of electrocyclic and
cycloaddition reactions.
The book is designed for the senior undergraduate
students and postgraduate students of chemistry. The
researchers in the field of group theory will also find this
book useful.
KEY FEATURES
Provides mathematical foundations to understand
group theory.
Includes several examples to illustrate applications of
group theory.
Presents chapter-end exercises to help the students
check their understanding of the subject matter.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Basic Principles of Group
TheoryMolecular Symmetry. Group Representation and
Character Table. Part II: Applications of Group Theory
Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals. Spectroscopy. Molecular
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Orbital Theory. Transition Metal Complexes. Crystal

Symmetry. WoodwardHoffman Rules. AppendicesA:
Character Tables for Chemically Important Symmetry
Groups. B: Correlation Table for Group Oh. C: Tanable and
Sugano Diagram for Oh Fields. D: Stereographic
Projections for the 32 Crystallographic Point Groups.
Index.
Organic Chemistry
MEHTA & MEHTA
Organic Chemistry
BHUPINDER MEHTA, Professor, Department of Chemistry,
Swami Sharddhanand College, University of Delhi.
MANJU MEHTA, Associate Professor, Department of
Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.
Rigorous and comprehensive in approach, this text
presents a thorough explanation of organic chemistry to
enable undergraduate students to learn the subject in
a clear, direct, and understandable way. Presented in a
new and exciting way, the goal of this book is to make
the study of organic chemistry as stimulating, interesting,
and relevant as possible.
Beginning with the structures and properties of
molecules, IUPAC nomenclature, stereochemistry, and
mechanisms of organic reactions, proceeding next to
detailed treatment of chemistry of hydrocarbons and
functional groups, then to organometallic compounds and
oxidation-reduction reactions, and ending with a study
of selected topics (such as heterocyclic compounds,
carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides and proteins, drugs
and pesticides, dyes, and synthetic polymers), this book
narrates a cohesive story about organic chemistry.
Transitions between topics are smooth, explanations are
lucid, and tie-ins to earlier material are frequent to
maintain continuity.
The book contains over 400 (including parts) solved
problems from simple to really challenging ones with
suitable explanations. In addition, over 275 examples and
solved problems on IUPAC nomenclature, with varying
degree of difficulty, are included.
About some key features of the book
EXPLORE MORE: Three sets of solved problems
provide in-depth knowledge and enhanced understanding of some important aspects of organic
chemistry.
MINI ESSAYS: Three small essays present interesting
write-ups to provide students with introductory
knowledge of chemistry of natural products such as
lipids, terpenes, alkaloids, steroids along with nucleic
acids and enzymes.
NOTABILIA: Twenty-two notabilia boxes interspersed

throughout the text highlight the key aspects of related
topics, varying from concepts of chemistry to the
chemistry related to day-to-day life.
GLOSSARY: Includes Name reactions, Reagents, and
some important terms for easy revision by students.
Clearly written and logically organized, the authors have
endeavoured to make this complex and important branch
of science as easy as possible for students to learn from
and for teachers to teach from.
Contents: Preface. Organic Molecules: Structure, Bonding
and Properties. IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic
Compounds. Stereochemistry. Fundamentals of Organic
Reactions. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. Alkenes. Alkadienes.
Alkynes. Concepts of Aromaticity, and Benzene and
Its Derivatives. Aromatic Electrophilic Substitution
ReactionsMechanism, Orientation and Reactivity.
Explore More (Set-I). Haloalkanes. Haloarenes.
Monohydric Alcohols (Alkanols). Ethers, Expoxides, Thiols
and Thioethers. Polyhydric Alcohols (Diols and Triols).
Phenols. Explore More (Set-II). Aliphatic Carbonyl
Compounds (Alkanals and Alkanones). Aromatic
Aldehydes and Ketones. Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and
Their Derivatives. Bifunctional Carboxylic Acids and Their
Derivatives. Aromatic Carboxylic and Sulfonic Acids. Mini
Essay I (Lipids, Soaps and Detergents). Aliphatic Nitrogen
Containing Compounds [Amines, Nitro, Nitriles, Isonitriles,
Isocyanates and Thiocyanates]. Aromatic Nitrogen
Containing Compounds (Nitro, Amines and Diazonium
Salts). Polynuclear Hydrocarbons. Explore More (Set-III).
ReviewPart I: Organometallic Compounds, Part II:
OxidationReduction
Reactions.
Heterocyclic
Compounds. Carbohydrates. Amino Acids, Peptides and
Proteins. Mini Essay II (Enzymes & Nucleic acids). Drugs
and Pesticides. Mini Essay III (Terpenes, Alkaloids,
Steroids). Dyes. Synthetic Polymers. Spectroscopy and
Structure. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
NARAIN
Fundamentals of Reaction Mechanisms

in Organic Chemistry
R.P. NARAIN, formerly Associate Professor, Department of
Chemistry, University of Gorakhpur.
Written for the undergraduate and postgraduate students
of chemistry, this textbook presents comprehensive
coverage of different types of reactions and their
mechanisms. The need for such a book has been felt for
a very long time both by students and teachers.
The book discusses chemical kinetics, structure and
reactivity and reactive intermediates such as carbenes,
nitrenes and benzynes. It also describes the mechanism
of tautomerism and the concepts of aromaticity. In
addition, the book elaborates the various reactions such
as substitution, free radical, addition, elimination and
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alkylation reactions. Finally, the text presents a detailed
discussion on molecular rearrangements, oximes and
diazo compounds, as well as the concepts of
photochemistry.
KEY FEATURES
Presents a number of examples to explain the
mechanistic concepts.
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Contents: Preface. Experimental Organic Chemistry.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory: An Overview. Separation
and Purification Techniques. Organic Preparations.
Qualitative
Analysis
of
Organic
Compounds.
Characteristics of Some Organic Compounds. Appendix I:
Rules of Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory. Appendix II:
Preparation of Chemical Reagents. Viva Voce Questions
(with Answers). Index.
Offers graphs and tables at various places to illustrate

the key points.
Includes latest information on the subject.

Contents: Preface. What is a Reaction Mechanism? Its

Importance and Methods of Determining a Reaction
Mechanism. Structure and Reactivity. Reactive
Intermediates (Carbenes, Nitrenes and Benzynes).
Tautomerism. Concepts of Aromaticity. Aliphatic
Nucleophilic
Substitution.
Aromatic
Nucleophilic
Substitution. Aromatic Electrophilic Substitution. Free
Radical Reactions. Addition Reaction to CarbonCarbon
Multiple Bonds. Elimination Reactions. Alkylation
Reactions. Molecular Rearrangements. Chemistry of
Oximes and Diazo Compounds. Photochemistry. Index.
Physical Chemistry

RATNANI & GURJAR
Experimental Organic Chemistry

SONIA RATNANI, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Ramjas
College, University of Delhi.
SHRINIWAS GURJAR, Assistant Professor in Chemistry,
Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of
science, the book deals with the practical aspects of
organic chemistry and discusses how experiments should
be done in the laboratory.
The book introduces the various types of components
used in laboratories and describes basic techniques used
for purification. It elaborates different methods of
identification of organic compounds, their preparation,
and analysis. In addition, it emphasizes qualitative
analysis of organic compounds. The book contains
essential experiments done in an organic lab and also
explains the theoretical background of reactions involved.
This book is an attempt to provide students with the
often used methods in an easy to understand manner,
including explanations of theory, procedures and
interpretations of results of the experiments.
Besides undergraduate students of science, this book is
also useful for the postgraduate students of chemistry.
KEY FEATURES
Includes reaction mechanism of each reaction
Describes in Appendices safety measures to be taken in
laboratory and how to prepare chemical reagents
Contains self assessment questions at the end of each
chapter.
MOUDGIL
Textbook of Physical Chemistry

H.K. MOUDGIL, Lecturer, Department of Chemistry,
Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa (Haryana).
This comprehensive textbook covers the principal areas
of physical chemistry, such as thermodynamics, quantum
chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, chemical kinetics,
electrochemistry and nanotechnology.
In a methodical and accessible style, the book discusses
classical, irreversible and statistical thermodynamics and
statistical mechanics, and describes macroscopic chemical
systems, steady states and thermodynamics at a
molecular level. It elaborates the underlying principles of
quantum mechanics, molecular spectroscopy, X-ray
crystallography and solid state chemistry along with their
applications. The book explains various instrumentation
techniques such as potentiometry, polarography,
voltametry, conductometry and coulometry. It also
describes kinetics, rate laws and chemical processes at
the electrodes. In addition, the text deals with chemistry
of corrosion and nanomaterials.
This book is primarily designed for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of chemistry (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) for
courses in physical chemistry.
KEY FEATURES
Gives a thorough treatment to ensure a solid grasp of
the material.
Presents a large number of figures and diagrams that
help amplify key concepts.
Contains several worked-out examples for better
understanding of the subject matter.
Provides numerous chapter-end exercises to foster
conceptual understanding.
Nomenclature. Part I: ThermodynamicsClassical
Thermodynamics. Irreversible Thermodynamics or Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics. Statistical Thermodynamics.
Statistical Mechanics. Part II: SpectroscopyQuantum
Mechanics. Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy. X-ray
Crystallography. Solid State Chemistry. Part III:
Instrumental TechniquesReference Electrodes and
Potentiometric Methods. Polarography and Voltametry.
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Conductometric Methods. Coulometric Analysis. Part IV:

ElectrochemistryElectrified
Interface.
Electrodics.
Contact Adsorption on the Electrode. Structure of
SemiconductorElectrode Interface. Multistep Reactions.
Energy Conversion. Corrosion. Part V: Reaction DynamicsChemical Kinetics. Part VI: Advanced Chemistry
Chemistry of Nano-materials. Appendix. Index.
VEMULAPALLI
Physical Chemistry
G.K. VEMULAPALLI, University of Arizona.
An in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of physical
chemistry especially designed for a first course in the
subject. This book presents the basic thermodynamic and
quantum concepts (e.g. reversibility, chemical potential,
probability density, bases, superposition) in a more
methodical accessible style than other texts.
Presents a unique approach to statistical thermodynamics, begins with a discussion that requires only
basic mathematics and provides accessible insight into
macroscopic thermodynamics; covers material on
thermodynamics independently of statistical thermodynamics.
Contains about 300 worked examples and 1200
exercises/problemscarefully coordinated with the
text.
Provides details of the most important derivations
(e.g. Maxwells Relation and applications in thermodynamics, the origins of the Schrdinger equation.
Provides chapters on advanced topicswritten so as to
be accessible at any point in the course during the
discussion of the basic ideas (e.g. dipole moments,
intermolecular forces, magnetic properties of
materials).
Contents: Introductory MaterialIdeal and Nonideal
Gases. Molecular Statistics. Equilibrium Thermodynamics
The First Law of Thermodynamics. Thermochemistry.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Theory of Equilibrium and Application to Pure Substances. Phase
Equilibria in Pure Substances. General Theory for Systems
of Variable Composition. Solutions. Chemical Equilibrium.
Electrochemical Equilibria. Surface Thermodynamics.
Quantum ChemistryWaves and Particles. The Wave
Function and the Postulates of Quantum Theory.
Rotational Spectroscopy. Vibrational Spectroscopy. The
Hydrogen Atom. Synthesizing Wave Functions. Atoms:
Electronic Structure and Spectra. Diatomic Molecules:
Bonding and Electronic Spectra. Polyatomic Molecules.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Chemical Kinetics
The Kinetic Theory of Gases. Chemical Kinetics in the
Gas Phase. Elementary Processes in Gas Phase Kinetics.
Kinetics in Solutions. Energy Transfer and Photochemistry.
Heterogeneous and Electrochemical Reactions. Special
TopicsStatistical Thermodynamics. Optical and Electro-
magnetic Properties of Molecules. The Solid State.

Intermolecular Forces.
ISBN-978-81-203-1142-8 / ` 450.00
Quantum Chemistry
LEVINE
Quantum Chemistry, 6th ed.

IRA N. LEVINE.
The Sixth Edition of this widely used textbook presents
quantum chemistry for advanced graduate and beginning
postgraduate students. The subject is carefully explained
step-by-step, allowing students to easily follow the
presentation. Necessary mathematics is reviewed in
detail. Worked examples aid learning. A solutions manual
for the problems is available. Extensive discussions of
modern abinitio, density functional, semiempirical, and
molecular mechanics methods are included.
Contents: Preface. The Schrdinger Equation. The Particle
in a Box. Operators. The Harmonic Oscillator. Angular
Momentum. The Hydrogen Atom. Theorems of Quantum
Mechanics. The Variation Method. Perturbation Theory.
Electron Spin and the Spin-statistics Theorem. Manyelectron Atoms. Molecular Symmetry. Electronic
Structure of Diatomic Molecules. Theorems of Molecular
Quantum Mechanics. Molecular Electronic Structure.
Electron-correlation Methods. Semiempirical and
Molecular-mechanics
Treatments
of
Molecules.
Comparisons of Methods. Appendix. Bibliography.
Answers to Selected Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3898-2 / ` 425.00
MAJUMDAR
Quantum Mechanics in Physics and

Chemistry with Applications to Biology
RABI MAJUMDAR, Emeritus Professor in the Department
of Natural Sciences, West Bengal University of
Technology, Kolkata.
This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the
principles and applications of quantum mechanics with
equal emphasis on concept building and problem solving.
The book follows an integrated approach to expose the
students to applications of quantum mechanics in both
physics and chemistry streams. A chapter is devoted to
biological applications as well, to evince the interest of
the students pursuing courses in Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics. Such unique organization of the book
makes it suitable for both Quantum Mechanics and
Quantum Chemistry courses, where the common areas
like molecular structure and spectroscopy are
emphasized.
The book can serve as an ideal textbook for the first-year
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postgraduate students of both physics and chemistry as
well as for senior undergraduate students pursuing
honours courses in these disciplines.
The book helps students learn difficult concepts of
quantum mechanics with simpler mathematics and
intuitive language, but without sacrificing rigour. It has
informal classroom type approach suitable for selflearning.
KEY FEATURES
Gives worked-out examples and chapter-end problems
with hints and answers related to different areas of
modern science including biology.
Highlights important technological developments based
on Quantum Mechanics, such as electron microscope,
scanning tunnelling microscope, lasers, Raman
spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
Provides adequate number of illustrations.
Includes detailed mathematical derivations separately
in Appendices for a more rigorous concepts.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Table of
Constants. The Periodic Table. Early Days of Quantum
Theory and the Wave Nature of Electrons. The
Schrdinger Equation and Operators in Quantum
Mechanics. Particles in Potential Wells and Tunnelling
through Barriers. The Harmonic Oscillator: A Model
for Molecular Vibrations. The Rigid Rotator: A Model for
Molecular Rotations and the Angular Momentum. The
Hydrogen Atom: Energy Levels and Atomic Orbitals. The
Electron Spin and Related Phenomena. Chemical Bonding:
Molecular Orbitals and Energy Levels of Electrons in
Molecules. Perturbation Theories and Selection Rules for
Transitions. Elements of Molecular Spectroscopy and
Lasers. Hybrid Orbitals in Carbon Compounds and the
Planar Molecule Ethylene. The Huckel Molecular Orbital
Theory with Applications to Polyatomic Molecules. Selfconsistent Field Molecular Orbital Theories in Quantum
Chemistry. Symmetry Elements of Molecules and
Group Theory. Weak Bonds and the Molecules of Life.
Appendices. References. Answers to Problems with Hints.
Index.
Spectroscopy
ARULDHAS
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy,

2nd ed.
G. ARULDHAS, Formerly Professor and Head of Physics

Department, and former Dean Faculty of Science,
University of Kerala.
Designed to serve as a textbook for postgraduate
students of physics and chemistry, this second edition
improves the clarity of treatment, extends the range of
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topics, and includes more worked examples with a view

to providing all the material needed for a course in
molecular spectroscopyfrom first principles to the very
useful spectral data that comprise figures, charts and
tables.
To improve the conceptual appreciation and to help
students develop more positive and realistic impressions
of spectroscopy, there are two new chaptersone on the
spectra of atoms and the other on laser spectroscopy.
The chapter on the spectra of atoms is a detailed
account of the basic principles involved in molecular
spectroscopy. The chapter on laser spectroscopy covers
some new experimental techniques for the investigation
of the structure of atoms and molecules. Additional
sections on interstellar molecules, inversion vibration of
ammonia molecule, fibre-coupled Raman spectrometer,
Raman microscope, supersonic beams and jet-cooling
have also been included.
Besides worked-out examples, an abundance of review
questions, and end-of-chapter problems with answers are
included to aid students in testing their knowledge of the
material contained in each chapter.
Solutions manual containing the complete worked-out
solutions to chapter-end problems is available for
instructors.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.
Introduction. Elements of Quantum Mechanics. Spectra
of Atoms. Quantum Theory of Valence. Molecular
Symmetry. Rotation of Molecules. Infrared Spectroscopy.
Raman Scattering. Electronic Spectra of Diatomic
Molecules. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Electron Spin
Resonance. Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance. Mssbauer
Spectroscopy. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering.
Laser Spectroscopy. Answers to Selected Problems.
Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3215-7 / ` 325.00
DYER
Applications of Absorption
Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds
JOHN R. DYER, Georgia Institute of Technology.
This book deals with the practical aspects of the
interpretations of the three most common types of
spectral data that the organic chemist comes across:
ultraviolet, infrared, and nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR) spectroscopy. The text discusses only the relevant
theoretical aspects of the spectral methods to make the
interpretation of the spectra meaningful. It contains
approximately seventy reproductions of actual spectra,
not retouched, so that the reader may know what each
spectrum looks like. Problems appear at the end of each
chapter which emphasize the utility of these spectral
methods in the identification of an organic compound.
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Contents: Introduction. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy. Infrared

Spectroscopy. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
Supplemental Problems. Appendix: WavelengthWave
Number Conversion Table. Compound Index. Subject
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0252-5 / ` 125.00
COMPETITION TITLES,
MEHTA & MEHTA
Organic Chemistry
BHUPINDER MEHTA, Professor, Department of Chemistry,
Swami Sharddhanand College, University of Delhi.
MANJU MEHTA, Associate Professor, Department of
Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.
Rigorous and comprehensive in approach, this text
presents a thorough explanation of organic chemistry to
enable undergraduate students to learn the subject in
a clear, direct, and understandable way. Presented in a
new and exciting way, the goal of this book is to make
the study of organic chemistry as stimulating, interesting,
and relevant as possible.
Beginning with the structures and properties of
molecules, IUPAC nomenclature, stereochemistry, and
mechanisms of organic reactions, proceeding next to
detailed treatment of chemistry of hydrocarbons and
functional groups, then to organometallic compounds and
oxidation-reduction reactions, and ending with a study
of selected topics (such as heterocyclic compounds,
carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides and proteins, drugs
and pesticides, dyes, and synthetic polymers), this book
narrates a cohesive story about organic chemistry.
Transitions between topics are smooth, explanations are
lucid, and tie-ins to earlier material are frequent to
maintain continuity.
The book contains over 400 (including parts) solved
problems from simple to really challenging ones with
suitable explanations. In addition, over 275 examples and
solved problems on IUPAC nomenclature, with varying
degree of difficulty, are included.
About some key features of the book
EXPLORE MORE: Three sets of solved problems
provide in-depth knowledge and enhanced understanding of some important aspects of organic
chemistry.
MINI ESSAYS: Three small essays present interesting
write-ups to provide students with introductory
knowledge of chemistry of natural products such as
lipids, terpenes, alkaloids, steroids along with nucleic
acids and enzymes.
NOTABILIA: Twenty-two notabilia boxes interspersed
throughout the text highlight the key aspects of related
topics, varying from concepts of chemistry to the

chemistry related to day-to-day life.
GLOSSARY: Includes Name reactions, Reagents, and
some important terms for easy revision by students.
Clearly written and logically organized, the authors have
endeavoured to make this complex and important branch
of science as easy as possible for students to learn from
and for teachers to teach from.
Contents: Preface. Organic Molecules: Structure, Bonding
and Properties. IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic
Compounds. Stereochemistry. Fundamentals of Organic
Reactions. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. Alkenes. Alkadienes.
Alkynes. Concepts of Aromaticity, and Benzene and
Its Derivatives. Aromatic Electrophilic Substitution
ReactionsMechanism, Orientation and Reactivity.
Explore More (Set-I). Haloalkanes. Haloarenes.
Monohydric Alcohols (Alkanols). Ethers, Expoxides, Thiols
and Thioethers. Polyhydric Alcohols (Diols and Triols).
Phenols. Explore More (Set-II). Aliphatic Carbonyl
Compounds (Alkanals and Alkanones). Aromatic
Aldehydes and Ketones. Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and
Their Derivatives. Bifunctional Carboxylic Acids and Their
Derivatives. Aromatic Carboxylic and Sulfonic Acids. Mini
Essay I (Lipids, Soaps and Detergents). Aliphatic Nitrogen
Containing Compounds [Amines, Nitro, Nitriles, Isonitriles,
Isocyanates and Thiocyanates]. Aromatic Nitrogen
Containing Compounds (Nitro, Amines and Diazonium
Salts). Polynuclear Hydrocarbons. Explore More (Set-III).
ReviewPart I: Organometallic Compounds, Part II:
OxidationReduction
Reactions.
Heterocyclic
Compounds. Carbohydrates. Amino Acids, Peptides and
Proteins. Mini Essay II (Enzymes & Nucleic acids). Drugs
and Pesticides. Mini Essay III (Terpenes, Alkaloids,
Steroids). Dyes. Synthetic Polymers. Spectroscopy and
Structure. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
PRAVEEN
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning

R.V. PRAVEEN.
In todays competitive world, quantitative aptitude and
reasoning play a prominent role in almost all competitive
examinations and job recruitment exams. Keeping its
importance in mind, this book is designed to familiarize
the aspirants with basic mathematical and reasoning
concepts. It enables them to apply to a range of
quantitative and reasoning problems.
The text is organized in two partsQuantitative Aptitude
(Part I) and Reasoning (Part II). The separate sections are
devoted to verbal and nonverbal reasoning. It sharpens
the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking while
gathering and analysing information, designing and
testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans.
The main objective of this book is to guide the students
to solve the problems within the stipulated time and that
too with the higher degree of accuracy. Each chapter
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contains numerous worked-out examples and practice
exercises. The questions range from purely numeric
calculations to problems of arithmetic reasoning, graph
and table reading, percentage analysis and quantitative
analysis.
This book is intended for the students appearing for
quantitative aptitude and reasoning test conducted in
various competitive examinations such as civil services,
common admission test (CAT), management aptitude test
(MAT), staff selection commission (SSC), combined
defence services (CDS), national defence academy (NDA),
LICassistant administrative officer (AAO), bank clerical,
bank PO, income tax and central excise exams. Apart
from that, the book is also useful for the students
preparing for the campus recruitment screening test and
the undergraduate students of mathematics for their
course in Aptitude Examination.
KEY FEATURES
The book includes
Short-cut methods to reach at quick solutions to
problems.
Model Test Papers (with solutions) to instill confidence
in the examinees.
Important formulae and notes to reinforce the
Large number of problems asked in various competitive
exams with explanatory answers.
Contents: Preface. Part I: QUANTITATIVE APTITUDEHCF
and LCM. Permutation and Combination. Probability.
Ratio and Proportion. Percentage. Average. Problems
Based on Ages. Profit and Loss. Squares and Square
Roots. Cubes and Cube Roots. Series. Progression and
Sequence. Fractions. Elementary Algebra I. Elementary
Algebra II. Partnership. Simple Interest. Compound
Interest. Time and Work. Work and Wages. Pipes and
Cistern. Alligation. Problems on Trains. Boats and
Streams. Elementary Mensuration I. Elementary
Mensuration II. Problems on Clocks. Problems on
Calendar. Time and Distances. Heights and Distances.
Trigonometry. Odd Man Out and Series. Data Sufficiency.
Data Analysis. Mathematical Operations. Divisibility.
Number System. Arithmetical Reasoning. Part II:
REASONINGSection A: General Mental AbilityAnalogy.
Classification. Series Completion. Coding and Decoding.
Blood Relations. Puzzle Test. Direction Sense Test. Logical
Venn Diagrams. Number Ranking and Time Sequence
Test. Decision Making. Assertion and Reason. Situation
Reaction Test. Mathematical Operations. Inserting the
Missing One. Logical Sequence of Words. Section B:
Logical DeductionLogic. Statements and Arguments.
Statements and Assumptions. Statements and Course of
Action. Statements and Conclusions. Deriving Conclusions
from Passages. Section C: Nonverbal ReasoningSeries.
Analogy. Classification. Analytical Reasoning. Problems on
Cubes and Dice. Mirror Images. Water Images. Rule
Detection. Model Test Papers.
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PREM KUMAR
The Complete PHI Learning Guide to

Mathematics for JEE (Main)
PREM KUMAR, Head of MATHS POINT, An Educational
Institution, Delhi.
This book is designed to aid students in their preparation
for JEE (Main). It is a well-planned study guide which
shows through examples and challenging questions
how to think analytically, and find a way to the
mysteries of problem solving.
The book leads students through a broad spectrum of
levels of difficulty with the intention that they will be
able to crack their examinations successfully.
HIGHLIGHTS
The topic-wise concepts of the subject matter have
been explained in each chapter for
ease
of
recapitulation by the students.
Each chapter contains nearly 180 solved problems,
from the routine to the intriguing, to test, reinforce
and expand the understanding of the concepts
presented.
Each chapter contains a large variety of questions to
hone the analytical and reasoning skills of students.
The book contains three sets of mock test papers and
one fully solved sample paper for practice.
Contents: Syllabus. Preface. A Suggestion for Students.
Sets, Relations and Functions. Complex Numbers.
Quadratic
Equations.
Matrices.
Determinants.
Permutations and Combinations. Mathematical Induction.
Binomial Theorem. Sequences and Series. Functions.
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability. Differentiation.
Applications of Derivatives. Indefinite Integrals. Definite
Integrals. Applications of Integration. Differential
Equations. Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates
and Straight Lines. Circles. Parabola. Ellipse. Hyperbola.
Vectors. Three-Dimensional Geometry. Statistics.
Probability. Trigonometric Ratios, Identities and
Equations. Properties of Triangles. Inverse Trigonometric
Functions. Heights and Distances. Mathematical
Reasoning. Mock Test Papers. Sample Papers.
WAGH & DESHPANDE
Essentials of Physics, Vol. I

SANJAY MORESHWAR WAGH, Director of the Central
India Research Institute at Nagpur.
DILIP ABASAHEB DESHPANDE, former Director of PCD
Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Nagpur. He
is also a member of the Governing Council and Emeritus
Professor at the Central India Research Institute, Nagpur.
Physics is our attempt to conceptually grasp all the
happenings around us. Then, realizing that concepts are
the free creations of the human mind helps us develop
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proper understanding of a subject, especially during

formative stages.
This introductory book on Physics presents careful
analysis of the developments of basic concepts for the
beginners. It is written in a way that stimulates students
and creates a sustained interest in Physics so that
studying the subject is enjoyable and satisfying. The
physical concepts are explained clearly enough for
anyone to understand. In this text, the exercises are
provided in three different categories, namely, as
questions, as problems, and as multiple choice questions.
The first category of exercises contains thought provoking
and descriptive questions. The second category of
exercises involves numerical computations. The third
category of exercises, of multiple choice questions,
provides a reader with a flavour of the currently popular
mode of examination.
Intended for the introductory-level college physics
courses, the book will also be an invaluable resource for
the students preparing for various competitive
examinations.
KEY FEATURES
Readers can modify the given situation to design
questions and problems.
Solved examples provide quantitative as well as
qualitative features of physical situations encountered
in the real life.
Students will be able to visualize the applicability of
the laws of physics.
Contents: Preface. Physical Quantities, Units and
Dimensions. Errors in Measurements and Significant
Figures. Vectors and Kinematical Equations. Newtons
Laws of Motion. Work, Energy and Power. Law of
Conservation of Linear Momentum. Circular Motion and
Newtons Law of Gravitation. Rotational Motion.
Mechanics of Fluids. Radioactivity. Cathode Rays and
X-Rays. States of Matter. Elasticity. Expansion of Solids,
Liquids, and Gases. Kinetic Theory of Gases. Mechanical
Equivalent of Heat. Transfer of Heat Energy. Change of
State of Matter and Latent Heat. Thermodynamics.
Waves and Oscillations. Statistics and Physics.
Appendices. Index.
WAGH & DESHPANDE
Essentials of Physics, Vol. II

DILIP ABASAHEB DESHPANDE, former Director of PCD
Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Nagpur. He
is also a member of the Governing Council and Emeritus
Professor at the Central India Research Institute, Nagpur.
Essentials of Physics is a comprehensive study of the
fundamental concepts that form the basis of Physics.
A sequel to Volume one, this book provides a detailed
coverage of all the basic concepts of Physics like optics,

electromagnetism, electric circuits, and atomic spectra.
The topics are dealt with logically, emphasizing the role
of mathematics and statistics into them. Each chapter is
dealt with a separate phenomenon, that is further
supported by mathematical equations and their
derivations and solved examples. The figures and tables
are added to give an analytical insight to the concepts
explained.
The book is designed specifically for the introductorylevel college physics courses. Besides, it will be equally
suitable for the students preparing for various
competitive examinations.
KEY FEATURES
Contains Numerical Problems and Multiple Choice
Questions to check students comprehension on the
subject
Includes Appendices on data, symbols, and important
results used in Physics and Mathematics
Contents: Preface. Geometrical Optics or Ray Optics.
Dispersion of Light and Aberration. Wave Theory and
Interference. Diffraction of Light. Polarization of Light.
Optical Instruments. Speed of Light. Sound. Static
Electricity I. Static Electricity II. Electric Current, Resistivity
and Conductivity. EMF and Current. Magnetism I.
Magnetism II. Inductance, and Alternating Electrical
Quantities. Thermoelectricity and Chemical Effects of
Electric Current. Electromagnetic Waves. Atomic Spectra
and the Structure of Atom. What Kind of Physical Body is
Light? AppendixA: Some Advance Topics. B: Multiple
Choice Questions. C: Questions asked in the Competitive
Examinations. D: Supplementary Material. Bibliography.
Answers to Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4643-7 / ` 495.00
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/
ENERGY STUDIES
Environmental Biotechnology
CHATTERJI
Introduction to Environmental
Biotechnology, 3rd ed.
A.K. CHATTERJI, Formerly Professor of Applied Botany and
Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur;
and Formerly Emeritus Fellow, School of Environmental
Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Intended as a text for the students of M.Sc. (Environmental Science), B.Tech. and M.Tech. (Environmental
Engineering), B.Tech. (Biotechnology) and B.Sc.
(Biotechnology), this thoroughly revised Third Edition
incorporates the latest advances and trends in
Environmental Biotechnology.
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The text focuses on the utilization of modern biological
and biochemical tools, such as Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs), cell biological methods, biosensors,
bioplastics and bio-fuels. It explains how to conserve the
rapidly dwindling bio-resources and judiciously exploit
the bio-sphere and also projects the future possibilities of
this technology in the 21st century.
This book can also serve as a useful guide to research
scholars and practising professionals.
The Third Edition includes
A new chapter (Chapter 10) containing some special
emerging topics, viz. DNA sensing, polymer biodegradation and oil spill bio-remediation.
Updated Chapters 5, 6, 9, 11 with latest information
and developments in environmental biotechnology.
KEY FEATURES
Covers all the aspects of environmental biotechnologyfrom ecosystem to genetic and molecular
levelssupported by authentic data and information.
Delineates strategies and protocols for the utilization
of microbes in solving problems of environment,
including the use of the well-known super-bug
Pseudomonas putida.
Discusses modern biotechnological tools in environmental monitoring and analysis.
Uncovers the production processes and advantages of
bio-fuels.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Preface to the First Edition.
Acknowledgements. Environment and Biotechnology.
Ecosystem Approach in Environmental Management.
World of Microbes in Relation to Environment.
Conventional Wastewater Treatment Strategies Using
Biosystems. Biotechnological Methods of Pollution
Detection. Biotechnological Methods in Pollution
Abatement.
Biotechnology
and
Biodegradation.
Biohydrometallurgy
and
Biomining.
Genetically
Engineered Microbes in Biotreatment of Wastes and
Environmental Safety. Emerging Techniques in Specific
Pollution Problems. Eco-friendly Bio-products for
Environmental Health. Environmental Biotechnology in
the 21st Century. Index.
Environmental Chemistry
BANERJEE
Environmental Chemistry, 2nd ed.

SAMIR K. BANERJEE, formerly Professor of Chemistry,
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani,
Rajasthan.
This text on aspects relating to environmental chemistry
is designed for courses taught in departments of science
and environment, biotechnology, and chemical and civil
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engineering. It provides a good exposure to the biological

diversity of the environment and deals with its various
life supporting systems, their ecological aspects and
effects on the sustenance of life. With the growing
realisation that the environment is seriously endangered,
the area of environmental chemistry assumes great
importance where one deals with the natural chemical
constituents of the environment, the interactions
between them, and the manner in which changes occur
in them because of human interference, particularly
pollution. This book attempts to cover the important
aspects of air and water pollution, and several other
effects of industrial and agricultural activities on
pollution.
This revised and new edition also discusses chemical
toxicology and waste management which are areas of
great concern today.
KEY FEATURES
Discusses catastrophic depletion of oxygen and
molecular mechanisms on mutagenesis, and their
overall impact on the environment.
Analyzes the quantification of pollutants through
microbiological and biochemical techniques; eutrophication level and its impact on Biological Oxygen
Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
Explains the role and implication of some less common pollutants such as metals, mines, and polymers.
Preface to the First Edition. Ecology and Ecosystems. Air
and Water Pollution. Sewage and Fertilizers. Synthetic
Polymers. Metal Pollution. Mining Activities. Chemical
Toxicology. Waste Management. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1576-1 / ` 125.00
Environmental Hazards and

Disaster Management
CUTTER (Ed.)
Environmental Risks and Hazards

SUSAN L. CUTTER (Ed.), Rutgers University.
The planet earth is not a simple recurring cyclical
phenomenon of natural events. It is subject to violent
happenings that adversely affect the earth and its
inhabitants. To this, man-made technologies and social
complexities have been added.
This book is a compilation of some of the most important
articles on the subject of environmental risk and hazards.
KEY FEATURES
Examines the historical antecedents of social research
into risks and hazards.
Explores the myriad perspectives social scientists use
to understand human responses to disasters.
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Describes how people perceive threats and respond to

hazards.
Considers risk assessment methodology and its role in
managing risks.
Illustrates non-traditional hazards that are of increasing
importancechemical contamination, global environmental change, warfare.
Provides a thematic introduction to each major section
of the text, framing central issues for the student, and
also providing a thorough bibliography.
Contents: Preface. Isnt Any Place Safe Anymore?
Beginnings. Theoretical. Innovations. Responding to
Threats. Improving Management. Emerging and Recurring
Issues. Epilogue. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1504-9 / ` 195.00
SAHNI & ARIYABANDU (Eds.)
Disaster Risk Reduction in

South Asia
PARDEEP SAHNI, Professor of Public Administration at

the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
New Delhi.
MADHAVI MALALGODA ARIYABANDU, is the Programme
Manager, Disaster Mitigation, at the Intermediate
Technology Development Group (ITDG), South Asia.
South Asia represents a region highly prone to natural
disasters. Disasters not only disrupt the normal life of the
affected communities and the countries but also impede
developmental efforts. By and large, the approach of
the major stakeholders has been reactive rather than
proactive. There is indeed, a dire need for concerted
and well-planned efforts to achieve risk reduction
through risk identification, and sharing and transfer of
information.
This edited volume explores how the risk of disasters can
be reduced by structural and non-structural measures
with detailed, comprehensive and participatory strategies.
Twenty-seven contributors, both academicians and
practitioners, investigate the challenges that the region
faces and how changes can be effected at the
community, society, government and nongovernment
levels to foster a culture of preparedness.
The overall focus is on risk reduction through prevention,
preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction. Some case studies from
different settings dealing with various disasters have also
been included. Since disaster risk reduction is an area of
great concern and there is absolute dearth of literature
addressing this issue with regard to South Asia, this
volume will be of immense utility and interest to
government departments, NGOs, insurance companies,
universities, training institutions, professional associates,
media, general public, and students pursuing courses in
disaster management.
Contents: Acknowledgements. About the Editors.

Contributors. Introduction. Bringing together Disaster and
DevelopmentConcepts and Practice, Some Experience
from South Asia. The Principle of Risk Partnership and the
Role of Insurance in Risk Mitigation. Risk Reduction
through Managing Disasters and Crises. Disaster Risk
Reduction through Livelihood Concerns and Disaster
Policy in South Asia. Applications of Information
Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction. Trigger
MechanismThe Concept for Emergency Response Plan
for Disaster Risk Reduction. Role of Remote Sensing in
Disaster Risk Reduction. Disaster Risk Reduction by
Education, Information and Public Awareness. Partnership
in Health and Disaster Management for Risk Reduction in
South Asia. Implications of Macro Level Development
Planning on Disaster Risk Reduction. Disaster Risk
Reduction: A Preparedness Approach. Community
Capacity Building for Risk Reduction in South Asia.
Disaster Risk Reduction through Capacity Building of the
Community and Panchayati Raj Institutions. Assessing
Abilities for Disaster Risk Reduction: Discovering
Possibilities and Exploring Options. Disaster Risk
Reduction through Disaster-Resistant Construction
Techniques. Community Participation in Disaster
Mitigation and Risk Reduction (with Special Reference to
Cyclone). Armed Forces in Disaster Risk Reduction. Pilot
Demonstration Project for Drought Risk Reduction. Timely
Intervention for Disaster Risk Reduction. Disaster Risk
Reduction: Livelihood Options in Drought Situations (A
Case Study of Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan). Livelihood
Strategies in Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh.
Impact of Flood on Gender: A Case Study. Towards Risk
ReductionA Perspective of Disaster Management in
Nepal: Challenges and Opportunities. Drought Profile,
Management and Risk Reduction in India. Disaster Risk
Reduction through Development Orientation in Disaster
Management: The Significance of Peoples Participation in
India. Stake-holders Response in Disaster Risk Reduction.
Index.
SAHNI, et al. (Eds.)
Disaster Mitigation: Experiences and

Reflections
PARDEEP SAHNI, Professor of Public Administration, Indira
Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
ALKA DHAMEJA and UMA MEDURY, both are Readers in
the Faculty of Public Administration, IGNOU.
Human vulnerability to natural disasters is an age-old
phenomenon. Besides natures wrath, human
interventions, too, have led to many calamities in the
recent past. Most of the worlds people live in
developing economies, as do most of the worlds poor.
They also face the most debilitating consequences in the
form of economic and social disruption caused by
disasters. Disaster mitigation entails measures to reduce
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the physical, economic and social vulnerability of a
community to disasters. It is still an untouched domain,
suffering for want of systematic and committed research
and development inputs. This collection of articles from
several contributors illuminates the pertinence of those
mitigation efforts that would prepare everyone related
with disaster management to comprehend and approach
the problem more holistically.
Contents: Acknowledgements. About the Editors. List of
Contributors. Introduction. Disaster Mitigation. Managing
Disasters in the New Millennium. Disasters and Development. Managing Disasters in Urban Areas. Landslide
Problems in the Uttarakhand Region. Floods, Embankments and Dams. Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation in
Flood Management. Disaster Mitigation Measures for
Cyclone-Prone Areas of Andhra Pradesh. Droughts and
Floods: A Case for Dying Wisdom. Disaster Management:
Analyzing Vulnerability. Urban Household Livelihood
Security. Community Capacity Building on Disaster
Preparedness. Disaster Mitigation: Challenges to Raise the
Capacity of At-Risk Populations. Role of Media in Disaster
Preparedness. Role of Police in Disaster Management:
Case of Uphaar Theatre Fire Tragedy. Vulnerability
Matters in South Asia. Coping with Disasters: A
Community-Based Approach. Tropical Cyclones and Their
Forecasting and Warning Systems in India. From
Emergency Assistance to Risk Management: Policy
Implications for the Future. Vulnerability Reduction at
Community Level: The New Global Paradigm. Index.
Environmental Law and Policy

SENGAR
Environmental Law (with CD-ROM)

DHARMENDRA S. SENGAR, Vice Chancellor, Indian Law
Institute, New Delhi.
Today, more than ever before, there is considerable
concern about the deterioration of the environment
arising from environmental pollutionwater, air, noise,
radiation and others. For, such pollution has a huge
adverse impact on human health, and the hazards it
poses are too numerous. There is also a felt-need
for environmental protection and management and
effective implementation of environmental laws. This
comprehensive book, authored by Prof. Sengar, an
eminent academic, with his wealth of experience in
various areas of environmental law and management,
brings these issues into sharp focus.
The book highlights problems such as public health and
safety, right to carry on trade vis--vis duty to protect
environment, right to information about hazardous
installations, right to clean environment, and ecological
balance for sustainable development. It stresses the
need for striking a balancer between environment and
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development to bring about sustainable development.

Finally, the text shows how important it is to formulate a
legal framework for environmental protection.
KEY FEATURES
While giving a broad conceptual overview of
environmental law, the text explains the major
environmental laws, examines the relevant provisions,
and traces the origin of constitutional support to
environmental protection.
Refers to all leading cases on environmental law and
highlights the role of judiciary on entertaining as well
as restraining public interest litigations (PILs) to stop
environmental violations.
Provides Appendices containing various environmental
laws.
The accompanying CD-ROM contains text of all
relevant environmental lawsboth general and
specificto help readers have access to those laws
instantly.
Primarily intended as a text for students of law (LL.B./BA
LL.B./LL.M., MBL) and management (MBA), the book
should also prove to be an excellent reference for
academics, lawyers, judges, environmental activists,
environmental managers and corporates concerned with
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Cases.
Introduction.
Industrial
Pollution:
Causes
and
Consequences. Legal Control of Hazardous Substances
and Processes. Law Relating to Water Pollution. Industrial
Air Pollution and Law. Enforcement Machinery.
Environmental Issues and Judicial Trend. Corporate
Environmental
Liability.
Bibliography.
Selected
Environmental
Statutes.
Specific
Environmental
Legislations and Their Amendments. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3059-7 / ` 275.00
VENKAT
Environmental Law and Policy

ARUNA VENKAT, Associate Professor of Law at NALSAR
University of Law, Hyderabad. She is the Centre Head of
Centre for Humanitarian and Refugee Laws. She also
heads the Centre on Law and Society at NALSAR.
This book presents a comprehensive account of the
various contours of the environmental jurisprudence in
India. It covers the Indian constitutional, legislative,
administrative and judicial strategies that have shaped
the Indian environmental jurisprudence against the
backdrop of the various international efforts to control
pollution and preserve the global environment. It deals
with the constitutional framework provided for the
preservation and protection of Indian environment. In
this context, the book gives an extensive picture of Indian
administrative and legislative policy framework along
with the latest developments in the area. The salient and
most important feature of the book is its in-depth
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account of the innovative judicial enforcement of the

constitutional and legislative prescriptions as reflected in
the catena of judicial decisions including the latest ones.
In this respect, the fundamental right to life guaranteed
by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution has been given a
very liberal interpretation in order to make it the chief
constitutional edifice of the Indian environmental
jurisprudence and environmental justice in India.
The book is intended for the students of LL.B. and LL.M.
It would also be useful to faculty, research scholars,
lawyers and other legal professionals.
Contents: Preface. List of Cases. Abbreviations.
Introduction. Environmental Protection: International
Legislative and Administrative Efforts. Environmental
Protection: Constitutional Perspectives. Environmental
Protection: Legislative Strategies. Environmental
Protection and Administrative Strategies. Environmental
Protection, Preservation and Role of Judiciary:
Constitutional Format. Need for Prevention and Control
of Water Pollution: Judicial Responses And Strategies.
Prevention and Control of Air Pollution Through Judicial
Intervention and Enforcement. Protection of Forests and
Ecology: Judicial Concern and Perception. Conclusions
and Suggestions. Bibliography. Index.
Environmental Management
KRISHNAMOORTHY
Environmental Management:
Text and Cases, 2nd ed.
BALA KRISHNAMOORTHY, Professor and Head,
Department of Business Policy, Environmental
Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility,
NMIMS University, Mumbai.
The Second Edition of this concise and compact text
continues to highlight the need for effective
environmental management, taking into account the
serious damage done to the environment through
environmental pollution and degradation.
The book focuses its attention on the multidimensional
aspects of environmental management such as
sustainable development, the RIO Conference (popularly
known as the Earth Summit), environment impact
assessment, environmental ethics, environmental risk
communication, and waste management.
Dr. Bala Krishnamoorthy, with her rich experience in
teaching and research, provides the reader a succinct,
well-researched and engaging study of this fascinating
subject. Besides giving an exposition on the principles,
the author also presents Case Studies and short cases to
highlight and illustrate the issues discussed.
WHATS NEW TO THIS EDITION?
Gives four new Case Studies while retaining two case
studies from the earlier editionthe new case studies

include the one on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (Bhopal
Revisited) and the other on the Mumbai Deluge of
July 2005. These would be of great interest and benefit
to the readers.
Primarily intended as a text for students of management,
the book should also be of interest to all those who have
an abiding concern about Environment in all its facets.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Environment
Management
Concepts.
Environmental
Law.
Environmental Impact Assessment. Emergence of
Industrial Response for Environmental Issues in India.
Environmental Ethics. Environmental Risk Communication. WTO and Environmental Issues. Solid Waste
Management. Hospital Waste Management and
Biomedical Waste Management Rules. Case Studies.
AppendicesA: Industrial Pollution Prevention Project.
B: Declaration of United Nations Conference of the
Human Environment. C: Model Question Paper. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3329-1 / ` 225.00
SULPHEY
Introduction to Environment Management

M.M. SULPHEY, Professor, TKM Institute of Management,
Karuvelli, Kerala.
A perfect harmony between man and environment is the
essence of healthy life and sustainable growth. And
therefore, maintenance of ecological balance and a
pristine environment is the need of the hour. This
comprehensive book on environmental management
discusses various aspects of environment, the
ecosystems, effects of global warming and pollution, and
various ways to conserve nature and save environment.
The eight sections of the book virtually are the eight
fundamental components which, in one way or the other,
play a crucial role in managing the environment. The
book begins with the section on Ecology and classification
of ecosystems. It then moves onto the next section on
Biodiversity, which discusses the Biodiversity Acts. The
book progresses by discussing the third most important
section on Environmental degradation, its causes, which
include global warming, pollution (air, land and water)
and prevention and control. India is an agriculture-based
economy, and the next section elaborates on the Agroecosystem, its management and techniques of
sustainable organic farming.
The fifth section of the book on Forest and Wildlife, deals
with the serious issues like deforestation, its effects on
the environment and the wildlife, and touches upon the
most sensitive issue of various animals getting extinct.
The next section covering Waste Management (industrial
waste, e-waste and solid waste) discusses the legal
aspects of hazardous wastes. Environment Legislation,
the proceeding section, is on environmental laws,
International treaties and green marketing. Finally the
eighth section, which focuses on the Ethical Aspects of
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Environment highlights the important issues like
environmental ethics, and how environment is treated in
various religions. The book is interspersed with real-life
cases to give the topics a reasoned approach.
Designed as a text for the postgraduate students of
management, this book can be equally useful for the
undergraduate students of all disciplines.
Contents: Preface. Abbreviations. Section 1: Ecology
Introduction to Ecology. Environment and Its
Components. Soil, Water and Atmosphere. Section 2:
BiodiversityDefinition and Scope of Biodiversity.
Biological Diversity. Value and Uses of Biodiversity.
Section 3: Degradation of EnvironmentPollution and
Pollution Control. Global Warming and Climate Change.
Energy Requirement and Global Warming. Dimensions of
Environment Management. Sustainable Development.
Section 4: Agro Ecosystem and Sustainable Agriculture
Agro-Ecosystems.
Agro-Biodiversity.
Sustainable
Agriculture and Organic Farming. Section 5: Forest and
WildlifeForests
Ecosystem.
Wildlife
and
Its
Conservation. Grassland Ecosystem. Wetland Ecosystem.
Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Credit. Section 6:
Waste ManagementSolid Waste Management.
Integrated Solid Waste Management. E-Waste
Management. Radioactive Waste. Section 7: Environment
LegislationNational Legislations. International Treaties.
Green Business. Environmental Crime. Section 8: Ethical
Aspects of EnvironmentEnvironment Ethics. Religion
and Environment. Glossary. Index.
Natural Resources and

their Preservation
MAITI & MAITI
Biodiversity: Perception, Peril and

Preservation
PRABODH K. MAITI, former Emeritus Scientist and Joint
Director of Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Government of India, Kolkata.
PAULAMI MAITI, Assistant Professor, Lady Brabourne
College, Kolkata.
Biodiversity is the variety of life in a given range. The
world today is under tremendous threat of unprecedented loss of biodiversity. Issues like global warming,
environmental pollution, recurrent natural calamities, etc.
are of major concern for scientists all over the world.
This comprehensive text provides a complete coverage of
the subject. Beginning with a detailed introduction of biodiversity, its meaning, history and importance, the text
discusses the topics such as species diversity, systematics,
determination of the status of bioresources, pattern of
distribution of global species, genetic biodiversity and
ecosystem biodiversity. Proceeding further, the book
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gives an elaborate account on various drivers that lead to

biodiversity loss and the impact of this loss on the global
climate. This book also covers the topics of biopiracy and
various laws and policies associated with it. Finally, the
text describes the importance of indigenous knowledge of
several communities that provide clues for biodiversity
conservation. The use of biotechnology based methods
and various measures to preserve natural resources and
conserve biodiversity is the highlight of the text.
This book is primarily designed for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Environmental Science, Zoology
and Botany. Besides, it will also be useful to the students
pursuing P.G. Diploma or other professional and technical
courses in Environmental Science. The text is of immense
use to academicians, researchers and for all those who
have concern for the environmental issues including its
conservation.
KEY FEATURES
Illustrated profusely with numerous photographs, flow
charts and diagrams.
Incorporates a number of tables to acquaint the readers with a quick view of data related to biodiversity.
Provides review questions at the end of every chapter
to help students check their understanding of the
subject.
Explains the contemporary topics like green accounting, sustainable management of natural resources, etc.
in an easy to understand manner.
Gives an elaborate glossary of technical terms to
acquaint the students with the terminologies
associated with the subject.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Biodiversity:
Perception and History. Systematics and Biodiversity.
Assessment of Biological Diversity. Distribution and
Gradients of Biodiversity. Biodiversity and Its
Components. Biodiversity Values. Biodiversity in Peril.
Global Climate Change. Biodiversity Laws. Indigenous
Knowledge, Biodiversity And Sustainable Development.
Biodiversity and Biotechnology. Conservation Practice.
Glossary. Answers to MCQs. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4380-1 / ` 395.00
Principles of Environmental
Science and Ecology
DAS & BEHERA
Environmental Science: Principles and

Practice
R.C. DAS, Consulting Professor, Xavier Institute of
Management, Bhubaneswar (Formerly, Vice Chancellor,
Berhampur University, Orissa; Chairman, Orissa State
Pollution Control Board, Bhubaneswar).
D.K. BEHERA, Senior Environmental Scientist, State
Pollution Control Board, Orissa.
This book fulfills the need for a practical, clearly written
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introductory textbook on fundamental concepts and basic

applications of principles of environmental science. It is
designed to cover the curriculum of B.Sc. and M.Sc.
courses in Environmental Science.
Besides students, the basic knowledge of environmental
management is highly essential today for regulators,
industrial managers, and environmental activists. The
book provides comprehensive information on all relevant
components relating to environmental issues in industries, the purpose being to sensitize the management
staff to various environmental laws and regulations.
The book not only gives a thorough treatment of all
individual environmental components but also suggests
strategies for improvement of environment quality. It
discusses various pollution control methodologies along
with waste minimization and resource conservation. An
attempt is also made to blend the legal guidelines and
statutory compliance with technical and scientific
approach.
Various environmental management tools have been
discussed. Management of hazardous chemicals has been
dealt with in a separate chapter.
Contents: Preface. Abbreviations. Basic Concepts of
Ecology and Environment. Water Pollution (Basic
Principles). Water Pollution Control Methods. Air
Pollution (Basic Principles). Air Pollution Control Methods.
Noise Pollution. Vehicular Pollution. Environmental Laws
and Constitutional Provisions. Pollution Control Norms
and Standards. Waste Minimization and Resource
Conservation. Management of Solid Wastes Including
Hazardous Wastes. Management of Hazardous Chemicals
and Chemical Accidents. Environment Impact Assessment.
Environmental Audit. Environmental Management
System. Index.
The book is divided into three parts: Part I: Causes of

Environmental Problems gives updated data on increasing
population, urbanization, energy use and the consequences of natural and human environmental disturbances, sustainable development and preventive
technology. Part II: The Scientific Background includes a
review of physics and chemistry, with additional
information on atmospheric sciences, climatology,
meteorology and epidemiology. Part III: Technology and
Control provides current information on water use,
drinking water standards, and alternative wastewater
treatment. It also includes discussion on biosolids
management, water resources, water supply, and water
pollution and air pollution sources. New case studies and
site remediation techniques are integrated with chapters
on solid and hazardous wastes.
The book is enriched with over 300 problems and
examples making it an ideal text for students. Besides, it
would prove useful to the practising engineers and the
teaching community.
Contents: Preface. About the Authors and Contributors.
Part 1: Causes of Environmental ProblemsThe Nature
and Scope of Environmental Problems. Population and
Economic Growth. Energy Growth. Natural Environmental
Hazards. Human Environmental Disturbances. Part 2:
Scientific
BackgroundPhysics
and
Chemistry.
Atmospheric Sciences. Microbiology and Epidemiology.
Ecology. Part 3: Technology and ControlWater
Resources. Water Supply. Water Pollution. Air Pollution.
Solid Wastes. Hazardous Wastes. Environmental
Management. AppendicesA. Symbols, Dimensions,
and Units. B. Physical Properties and Constants.
C. Abbreviations and Symbols. D. Special Environmental
Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2605-7 / ` 450.00
HENRY & HEINKE
Environmental Science and Engineering,

2nd ed.
KANAGASABAI
J. GLYNN HENRY, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering,

University of Toronto and President, J.G. Henry Associates
Ltd., Consulting Environmental Engineers.
GARY W. HEINKE, Professor of Civil Engineering,
University of Toronto.
Designed as an introductory-level core textbook on
environmental science and engineering for students
of engineering as well as for non-engineering undergraduates offering courses in environmental science, this
book provides an in-depth analysis of the subject. This
updated second edition is a result of the wide acceptance
of the first edition and is based on the feedback and
constructive comments received from the students and
faculty on the previous edition. It has contributions from
experts in the fielddrawn both from the academic field
and from the industry.
S. KANAGASABAI is an Associate Professor of Economics,

Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
The natural environment of the earth, which includes
grasslands, deserts, forests, oceans, rivers, beaches, and
the atmosphere, has fallen prey to human intervention.
This textbook meticulously throws light on how the
elements of nature are being depleted and exhausted by
the influence of technology, and how can we contribute
towards conserving The Nature.
Environmental Studies
The book comprises seven chapters, and each chapter

addresses an issue related to the environment. The issues
like conservation of natural resources, maintaining a
balance between the various ecosystems, and the
biosphere are all dealt with efficiently. A chapter on
Biodiversity explains how the diverse climatic conditions
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(arid deserts, rocky mountains, snowy glaciers) benefit
the natural ecosystems processes and life-cycles.
The issues like pollution (land, water, air) and other social
concerns like population are discussed along with the
measures to control them. All the chapters are wellsupported with illustrative tables and figures. The review
questions are added to check students comprehension of
the subject.
This textbook is designed as per the UGC model
curriculum, and is intended for the undergraduate
students of all disciplines.
Contents: Preface. Nature of Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources. Ecosystem. Biodiversity. Environmental Pollution. Social Issues and the Environment.
Human Population and the Environment. Field Work.
References. Index.
MASTERS & ELA
Engineering and Science, 3rd ed.
GILBERT M. MASTERS and WENDELL P. ELA.
The third edition of this book has been completely
updated, modestly expanded and significantly
strengthenedespecially in the area of water quality
engineering. The revisions have been made with the aim
of providing students with the necessary tools and
understanding of topics in chemistry, water treatment, air
pollution and solid waste components. The text maintains
its accessibility to non-engineering and hard science
students as well. This blend of technical rigour and broad
accessibility has been a goal of the previous editions and
it continues to be an explicit objective of this edition too.
Designed for use in undergraduate courses on environmental engineering and science.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
1. More Applied ApplicationsGreenhouse Gases,
Hurricane Katrina, Global Warming
2. Inclusion of Plug Flow Discussion
3. Added Discussions on TopicsDeforestation, Soil
Erosion, Species Extinction
Contents: Preface. Mass and Energy Transfer.
Environmental Chemistry. Mathematics of Growth. Risk
Assessment. Water Pollution. Water Quality Control. Air
Pollution. Global Atmospheric Change. Solid Waste
Management and Resource Recovery. Appendices
A: Useful Conversion Factors. B: Atomic Numbers and
Atomic Weights. C: Density and Viscosity of Water and
Air. D: Useful Constants. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3691-9 / ` 350.00
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MEENAKSHI
Elements of Environmental Science and

Engineering, 2nd ed.
P. MEENAKSHI, Department of Civil Engineering,
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil
Nadu.
Designed as a text for all undergraduate students of
engineering for their core course in Environmental
Science and Engineering and for elective courses in
environmental health engineering and pollution and
control engineering for students of civil engineering, this
comprehensive text provides an in-depth analysis of the
fundamental concepts. It also introduces the reader to
different niche areas of environmental science and
engineering.
The book covers a wide array of topics, such as natural
resources, disaster management, biodiversity, and various
forms of pollution, viz. water pollution, air pollution, soil
pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, and marine
pollution, as well as environmental impact assessment
and environmental protection.
KEY FEATURES
Gives in-depth yet lucid analysis of topics, making the
book user-friendly.
Covers important topics, which are adequately
supported by illustrative diagrams.
Provides case studies to explore real-life problems.
Supplies review questions at the end of each chapter
to drill the students in self-study.
Contents: Preface. Environmental EducationPresent
Scenario. Science of the Environment. Natural Resources.
Disaster Management. Engineering Interventions.
Ecosystems. Biodiversity. Water Pollution. Air Pollution.
Soil Pollution. Noise Pollution. Thermal Pollution. Marine
Pollution. Solid Wastes. Hazardous Wastes. Energy.
Environmental Threats. Environmental Impact Assessment. Social Issues and the Environment. Environmental
Protection. Index.
RANA
Essentials of Ecology and Environmental

Science, 4th ed.
S.V.S. RANA, Professor in the Department of Zoology and
also the Coordinator of the Department of Environmental
Science as well as the UGC-Innovative Assistance
Programme in Toxicology at Chaudhary Charan Singh
University, Meerut.
This book, now in its fourth edition, is a lucid
presentation of the fundamental concepts and principles
of ecology and environmental science. Extensively
illustrated, the book provides in-depth coverage of major
areas such as atmospheric and soil science, hydrobiology,
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biodiversity, and pollution ecology. It seeks to impart

comprehensive understanding of the major ecological
issues, policies and laws, crucial for solving environmental
problems. New sections on vital topics such as acid rain
and deposition, metapopulations, environmental disasters
and the Bali Summit on Climate Change 2007 contribute
strongly to this endeavour.
The book is primarily intended for undergraduate (B.Sc.)
students of environmental science and other relevant
biological sciences. It will also be very useful for
postgraduate (M.Sc.) students of these subjects as well as
field professionals and researchers.
KEY FEATURES
Use of indigenous examples for explaining subject
matter.
Coverage of extreme environments such as Antarctica,
the Arctic region, open oceans, and deserts, along with
up-to-date information on major ecosystems.
Chapters devoted to biodiversity as well as natural and
genetic resources of India.
Detailed descriptions of ecocompartments such as
atmosphere and lithosphere.
Acknowledgements. Definition, Scope and History
of Ecology. Ecology and Evolution. Environmental
Adaptations. Climate and Atmosphere. Earth and
Lithosphere. Hydrosphere. Biosphere. Bio-Geochemical
and Nutrient Cycles. Environmental Factors and Species
Interactions. Biodiversity. Genetic Resources. Natural
Resources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests). Ecology
of Populations. Concept of Community. Ecosystem
(Structure and Function). Fragile Ecosystems. Air
Pollution. Water Pollution. Noise Pollution. Radioactive
Pollution. Solid Waste Pollution. Land Pollution. Global
Environmental Problems. Environmental Disasters.
Environmental Institutions, International Cooperation and
Law. Glossary. Index.
RAO
Principles of Environmental Science and

Engineering
P. VENUGOPALA RAO, Director, Sridevi Womens
Engineering College, Hyderabad.
Primarily intended as a text for undergraduate students
of engineering for their core course in environmental
studies, this book gives a clear introduction to the
fundamental principles of ecology and environmental
science and aptly summarizes the relationship between
ecology and environmental engineering.
Divided into three parts, the book begins by discussing
the biosphere, natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, and community health. Then it goes on to give
detailed description on topics such as pollution and
control, environmental management, and sustainable

development. Finally, it focuses on environmental
chemistry, environmental microbiology, and monitoring
and analysis of pollutants.
KEY FEATURES
Key words and summary at the end of each chapter
provide the students an easy way of recapitulation.
A large number of figures illustrate the topics
discussed.
Projects of environmental concern suggested at the
end of the book enable the students to work in field
projects.
Besides engineering students, undergraduate students in
other streams, practicing engineers and professionals
would find the text immensely useful.
Contents: Preface. Part One: Ecosystems and Popula-tion
WelfareBiosphere. Natural Resources. Ecosystems.
Biodiversity and Its Conservation. Community Health.
Part Two: Pollution Control and Environmental ManagementPollution and Control. Environmental Concerns.
Environmental Management. Sustainable Development.
Part Three: Environmental ScienceEnvironmental
Chemistry. Environmental Microbiology. Monitoring and
Analysis of Pollutants. Appendix. Glossary. General
Questions for Study and Assignment. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2893-8 / ` 225.00
RAO
Textbook of Environmental Engineering

P. VENUGOPALA RAO, Director, Sridevi Womens
Engineering College, Hyderabad.
Designed for a first-course in environmental engineering
for undergraduate engineering and postgraduate science
students, the book deals with environmental pollution
and its control methodologies. It explains the basic
environmental technologyenvironmental sanitation,
water supply, waste management, air pollution control
and other related issuesand presents a logical and
systematic treatment of topics.
The book, an outgrowth of authors long experience in
teaching the postgraduate science and engineering
students, is presented in a student-oriented approach. It
is interspersed with solved examples and illustrations to
reinforce many of the concepts discussed and apprise
the readers of the current practices in areas of water
processing, water distribution, collection and treatment
of domestic sewage and industrial waste water, and
control of air pollution. It emphasizes fundamental concepts and basic applications of environmental technology
for management of environmental problems.
Besides students, the book will be useful to the academia
of environmental sciences, civil/environmental engineering as well as to environmentalists and administrators
working in the field of pollution control.
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Contents: Preface. Ecology. Environmental Sanitation.
Drinking Water. Domestic Sewage. Waste Water from
Industries. Air Pollution. Monitoring and Analysis.
Environmental Management. AppendicesA: Toxic
Wastes. B: Geographical Information System. C: Disaster
Management. Bibliography. Index.
SINCERO & SINCERO
Environmental Engineering:
A Design Approach (with CD-ROM)
ARCADIO P. SINCERO, Morgan State University.
GREGORIA A. SINCERO, Maryland Department of the
Environment.
This comprehensive textbook in environmental
engineering provides a thorough treatment of the subject
in all its aspectswater and wastewater, environmental
hydrology, hydraulics and pneumatics, air, solid waste,
noise and environmental quality modeling. The text
makes use of practical hands-on examples and current
applications.
KEY FEATURES
Complete coverage of the applications of chemical
reactions is included.
Example problems illustrate the techniques of design
using the concept presented in the text.
Treats surface water, subsurface water and air quality
modeling as part of the concept of conservation
of mass.
Provides a unified approach to the concept of settling
and cake filtration, treating and settling of air and
water together.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. About the
Authors.
Introduction.
Environmental
Chemistry
and Biology. Environmental Engineering Hydrology.
Environmental Engineering Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
Introduction to Environmental Quality Modeling.
Conventional Water Treatment. Conventional Wastewater
Treatment, Sludge Treatment and Disposal. Advanced
Wastewater and Water Treatment and Land Treatment
Systems. Pollution from Combustion and Atmospheric
Pollution. Solid Waste Management. Air Pollution Control.
Hazardous Waste Management and Risk Assessment.
Noise Pollution and Control. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1474-0 / ` 450.00
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SRINIVASAN
Environmental Engineering
D. SRINIVASAN, has been a Professor with Department of
Chemical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.
During the last two decades, the environmental pollution
regulations have undergone a vast change. Attempts have
been made to refine the conventional technologies
and to develop new technologies to meet increasingly
more stringent environmental quality criteria. The
challenge that one faces today is to meet these stringent
requirements in an environmentally acceptable and cost
effective manner.
The present book addresses the application of the stateof-the-art technology to the solutions to todays
problems in industrial effluent pollution control and
environmental protection. The highlight of this book
is the inclusion of the salient features of process
modifications and other important methods and
techniques for the minimization of wastes. The chapter
on process modification for waste minimization provides
new technical features and tools, latest technologies and
techniques, and other industrial operations. Besides, the
text covers the role of an environmental engineer in the
methodology for making pollution control decisions.
KEY FEATURES
Includes numerous self-explanatory tabular and
diagrammatic representations.
Presents pollution problems of few chemical and
processing industries.
Provides case studies on environmental pollution
problems and their prevention.
Analyzes thoroughly the planning and strategies of
Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of
civil and chemical engineering, this book will also be
useful to the postgraduate students of environmental
science and engineering.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction.
Biogeochemical Cycles. The Chemistry of Waste Waters.
Water Quality. Waste Water Treatment and Disposal. Air
Quality. Treatment Systems for Air Pollution Control.
Industrial Pollution and Waste Treatment in a Few
Chemical and Processing Industries. Solid Wastes. Waste
Minimization and Pollution Prevention. Planning Process
for Prevention of Pollution. Strategies for Pollution
Prevention. Hazardous Waste Management. Case Studies.
Appendices. References. Index.
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Renewable Energy Sources

ABBASI & ABBASI
Renewable Energy Sources: Their Impact

on Global Warming and Pollution
TASNEEM ABBASI, Assistant Professor at the Centre for
Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering,
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
S.A. ABBASI, Senior Professor and Head at the Centre for
Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering,
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
Today, the tide has turned so strongly in favour of
renewables that for the first time since the dawn of the
fossil fuel era over two hundred years ago renewable
energy technologies have started attracting more
investment globally than that in the fossil fuel-based
technologies.
This text provides a comprehensive and wide ranging
introduction to various renewable energy technologies
and their applications, such as solar, wind, biomass,
biogas, wave, geothermal, tidal and small hydel. It
provides a thorough understanding of the basic energy
conversion processes taking place in various renewable
energy-based equipment like heat engines, photovoltaics,
wind turbines, windmills, wave machines, and so on. The
text also deals with the impact of renewable energy
sources on global warming and pollution.
The book is intended for courses in Environmental
Sciences, Environmental/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and Energy Studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It will also serve as a useful reference for
scientists, technocrats and environmentalists.
India is generously endowed with renewable energy
sources. I hope the present book by Prof. Tasneem
Abbasi and Prof. S.A. Abbasi will help students, renewable
energy professionals and even the general masses to
understand various aspects of renewable energy
technologies and their applications.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. From Renewables to
Renewables: The Human Quest for Energy Comes Full
Circle. Pollution and Global Warming Due to the Use of
Fossil Fuels: The Extent of the Problem. Direct Solar.
Biomass Energy. Biogas Energy. Wind Energy. Wave
Energy. Tidal Energy. Geothermal Energy. Small Hydro.
Hydrogen as a Renewable Energy Source. Storage of
Intermittently-generated Renewable Energy. Decarbonization of Fossil Fuel Use by CO2 Capture. Is the Use of
Renewable Energy Sources an Answer to the Problems
of Global Warming and Pollution? References. Index.
AHMED
Wind Energy: Theory and Practice,

2nd ed.
SIRAJ AHMED, Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of
Technology (MANIT), Bhopal.
In the contemporary world, wind energy is emerging as
one of the most viable alternatives to meet the challenge
of increasing energy demand, particularly for electrical
energy generation. It is clean, fuel-free and available
almost in every country in the world and in abundance in
off-shore. This book, now in its Second Edition, covers
most of the essential engineering principles, theories and
best practices for wind energy development for electricity
generation with clear emphasis on state-of-the-art. In this
edition, substantial addition has been made in the
chapters on Aerodynamics, Siting, Wind Farm Design, and
Wind Energy Economics.
This comprehensive book on wind energy is intended as a
text for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and students pursuing
Energy Studies. It will also serve as a handbook and ready
reference for practicing engineers and professionals in
the field of wind energy.
KEY FEATURES
Describes technological advances in wind energy.
Deals with wind resource assessment methodology,
instrumentation and advanced techniques.
Discusses the concepts of aerodynamics for wind
turbine blade and rotor.
Provides in detail the design concepts for modern
horizontal axis wind turbine.
Covers layout design, micro-siting and modelling of
wind farms.
Analyzes the economics of wind energy projects for
electricity generation.
Focuses on the impact of wind energy on the
environment.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Symbols.
List of Abbreviations. Background. Wind Resource
Assessment. Aerodynamics. Wind Turbine. Wind Turbine
Design. Siting, Wind Farm Design. Wind Energy
Economics. Environmental Impact. Electrical and Control
Systems. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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EARNEST & WIZELIUS
Wind Power Plants and Project

Development
JOSHUA EARNEST, Professor and Head, Department of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, National Institute
of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR),
Bhopal.
TORE WIZELIUS is Wind Power Consultant, Vindform AB,
Stockholm, Sweden.
To abate the global climate change, wind power is
developing very fast around the world, and India is one
of the leading countries in this field. In just a few
decades, wind power has developed from an alternative
energy source to a new fast growing industrial branch.
This book gives a wide and deep introduction to most
aspects of this renewable energy source. Different types
of wind turbines and their components are described in
detail. The electrical system of wind turbines as well as
its adaptation to the grid are emphasised.
The wind climate, the wind resources, the power in the
wind and how to find and utilise sites with the best wind
conditions, is another area that is discussed in detail. The
configuration and selection of wind power plants that suit
local wind conditions and the measures to make these
plants operate effectively and efficiently, are the other
aspects that have been dealt with comprehensively.
To keep India ahead always in wind power development,
energy policy and promotional strategies are also
described in this book.
This book should be a compulsory reading for all who are
engaged in the wind power business as well as for the
university students pursuing energy studies, policy
makers, grid operators, and all those who want to be in
the ongoing energy revolution to generate inexpensive
and clean power from renewables.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Symbols.
Acronyms and Abbreviations. Wind Power Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow. Wind Power in India. Wind
Characteristics. Power in the Wind. Conversion of Wind
to Electric Energy. Types of Wind Power Plants.
Components of Wind Power Plants. Working of Wind
Power Plants. Aerodynamic Power Regulation of Wind
Power Plants. Specifications of Wind Power Plants.
Electric Power Control Strategies. Power Electronics in
Wind Power Plants. Type-A WPP with Squirrel Cage
Induction Generator. Type-B WPP with Wound Rotor
Induction Generator. Type-C WPP with Doubly-fed
Induction Generator. Type-D WPP with Wound Rotor
Synchronous Generator. Type-D WPP with Permanent
Magnet Synchronous Generator. Wind Power Quality and
Electrical Generators. Grid Integration of Wind Power
Plants. Wind Resource Assessment. Siting of Wind Power
Plants. Economics of Wind Power Plants. Choice of Wind
Turbines. Wind Power Project Development. Wind Power
Policy. Wind Power and Environment. Wind Power
Planning. Public Perception and Acceptance. Operation
and Maintenance Issues of Wind Power Plants.
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Maintenance of Wind Power Plant Components.

AppendicesI: IEC Standards for Wind Turbines. II: Major
Wind Turbine Certification Agencies. III: Wind Power
Plant Manufacturers in India and Overseas. IV: Wind
Power Plant Component Manufacturers/Suppliers. V:
Units and Conversions. VI: List of Few Indias Large Wind
Farms (10 MW and Greater). VII: State Government
Policy for Wind Power Project Investment. Glossary.
KOTHARI, et al.
Renewable Energy Sources and

Emerging Technologies, 2nd ed.
D.P. KOTHARI, Director General of Vindhya Group of
Institutions, Indore.
K.C. SINGAL, former Chief Engineer Operation in Haryana
State Electricity Board (HSEB).
RAKESH RANJAN, Principal of International Institute of
Technology and Business, Sonepat, Haryana.
This book, now in its Second Edition, is an introductory
text on renewable energy sources, technologies and their
applicationsa subject which is becoming increasingly
important worldwide. This edition includes two new
chapters that introduce contemporary practices in
renewable technologies. It also discusses issues on
environmental degradation and its reasons and remedies.
Besides this, a large number of numerical problems to
correlate theory with typical values and chapter-end
review questions are also given to reinforce the
Written in an accessible style, this text is designed to
serve the needs of undergraduate students in electrical,
mechanical and civil engineering disciplines. It will also be
useful for all higher-level courses in energy programmes
and multi-disciplinary postgraduate courses in science
and engineering.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Inclusion of two new chaptersHybrid Systems and
Environment, Energy and Global Climate Change.
A new section on Distributed Energy System and
Dispersed Generation.
Appendices on
Smart grid and grid system in India
Remote village electrification with renewable energy
sources
Indian Electricity Act 2003, which supports
exploration of Renewable Energy.
SALIENT FEATURES
Provides balanced introduction to all aspects of solar
energy conversion including PV technology.
Gives comprehensive coverage of all facets of wind
power development.
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Explains small hydropower projects with illustrative

figures.
Emphasises the importance of availability of biofuel
from Jatropa plant.
Special attention is given to gas hydrates and
hydrogen energy sources.
Fuel cells are explained as per the latest technology
available.
Harnessing of ocean energy is dealt with in detail.
Utilisation of biomass and solid waste for energy
recovery is emphasised.
be useful for teachers, scientists, engineers and

professionals to quickly understand the fundamentals of
photovoltaic technology.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Energy

Resources and Their Utilisation. Environmental Aspects of
Electric Energy Generation. Solar Radiation and Its
Measurement. Solar Thermal Energy Collectors. Solar
Thermal Energy Conversion Systems. Solar Photovoltaic
System. Wind Energy. Wind Energy Farms. Small
Hydropower. Geothermal Energy. Electric Power
Generation by Ocean Energy. Biomass Energy. Fuel Cells.
Hydrogen Energy System. Hybrid Systems. Environment,
Energy and Global Climate Change. Appendices.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. The

Sun. Solar Cell Characteristics. The PV System. Balance of
System (BOS) Batteries. BOS: Inverters for AC Loads. BOS:
Maximum Power Point Trackers. BOS: Other MPP
Tracking Techniques. Design Examples. A Grid Interactive
PV System. Design of Transformers, Inductors and Line
Filters. Index.

MUKERJEE & THAKUR
Photovoltaic Systems:
Analysis and Design
A.K. MUKERJEE, was Chief Scientific Officer in the Centre
for Energy Studies, IIT Delhi.
NIVEDITA THAKUR, Associate Fellow in The Energy and
Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi.
This book offers a comprehensive treatment of the
fundamentals of solar cells and their use in the
photovoltaic (PV) technology, a major constituent of
renewable sources of energy. It discusses the nature and
measurement of solar radiation, methods for
characterization of solar cells and determination of their
parameters. The book describes the principle of
operation of different types of inverters used in PV
systems and also illustrates the design, construction and
performance of photovoltaic operated systems such as
the solar lantern, solar water pump, solar inverter and a
general solar power system. Besides, it explains the
process of uploading of power generated by solar arrays
to the power grid for onwards transmission to distant
locations. The economic aspects of the PV systems and
their conventionally operated counterparts are also dealt
with. The design procedure given in the book enables the
reader to configure the desired PV system without the
help of high priced patented software.
The text is intended for a course on PV technologies
undertaken by the undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Electrical Engineering, Energy Studies, and
Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the book would also
KEY FEATURES
About one hundred figures, fifty circuit diagrams and
several design examples are given.
A large number of problems are given at the end of
some chapters.
References are provided for further study and
research.

ISBN-978-81-203-4417-4 / ` 425.00
SAWHNEY
Non-Conventional Energy Resources

G.S. SAWHNEY, Professor and Head of the Department
of Mechanical Engineering at Accurate Institute of
Management and Technology, Greater Noida.
There has been an enormous increase in the demand for
energy as a result of industrial development and
population growth. Due to the depletion of fossil fuels at
a rapid pace, harnessing the power of clean, alternative
energy resources has become a necessity. Thus, the book
aims to increase awareness among readers about the
renewable energy resources and the technologies used to
harness them. Written in a lucid and precise manner, the
text matter is structured in the questionanswer format
supported with numerous examples and illustrations.
Besides discussing various renewable energy sources such
as solar, wind, biogas, hydrogen, thermoelectric, tidal,
geothermal, wave and thermal, the book also discusses
energy management and environment and outlines Kyoto
Protocol.
The book caters to the needs of undergraduate
engineering students of all branches.
Contents: Preface. Energy Resources and Their Utilisation.
Solar Radiation. Solar Energy. Solar Photovoltaic System.
Biogas. Wind Energy. Electrochemical Effects and Fuel
Cells. Hydrogen Energy. Thermoelectric Systems for Direct
Energy Conversion. Tidal Power. Geothermal Energy.
Wave Energy. Ocean Thermal Energy. Environment And
Kyoto Protocol. Small Hydro Resource. Energy
Management. Index.
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SOLANKI
Manual for Solar Photovoltaic

Technology and Systems
CHETAN SINGH SOLANKI, Associate Professor in the
Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB).
This comprehensive training manual discusses the various
aspects of solar PV technologies and systems in a
student-friendly manner.
The text deals with the topics such as solar radiation,
various types of batteries, their measurements and
applications in SPV systems emphasizing the importance
of solar PV technology in renewable energy scenario.
It also discusses the method of estimating energy
requirement; SPV modules, their formations and
connection to arrays, grid-connected SPV captive power
systems, tips over troubleshooting of components used in
solar PV system, and system designs with plenty of
illustrations on all topics covered in the book.
The text is supported by a large number of solved and
unsolved examples, practical information using numerous
diagrams and worksheet that help students understand
the topics in a clear way.
The text is intended for technicians, trainers and
engineers who are working on solar PV systems for
design, installation and maintenance of solar PV systems.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Basics of
Electricity. Introduction to Energy and Solar Photovoltaic
Energy. Solar Cells. Solar PV Modules. Solar PV Module
Arrays. Basics of Batteries. Applications of Batteries in
Solar PV Systems. Charge Controller, MPPT and Inverters.
Wires. Solar PV System Design and Integration. Gridconnected Solar PV Power Systems. Installation,
Troubleshooting and Safety. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4711-3 / ` 525.00
SOLANKI
Renewable Energy Technologies:

A Practical Guide for Beginners
This book presents a highly accessible introduction to the
multi-disciplinary field of renewable energy sourcesan
area which is becoming increasingly important. It is
intended to serve as a textbook for undergraduate
electrical and mechanical engineering students and will
also be useful for courses in environmental science.
The book helps beginners to understand the basic energy
conversion processes involved in various renewable
energy based equipment such as solar photovoltaics,
solar water heaters, wind turbines, and biomass plants.
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Under each technology, several possi-ble system

configurations and their usages are considered. Step-bystep procedures are given to design and cost estimate
several renewable energy based systems, designed for
the given requirements. Numerous chapter-end problems
are given to reinforce concepts, and for getting used to
system design and system costing procedures.
Besides students, this book will be immensely useful for
individuals interested in learning and practising
renewable energy technologies.
Contents: Preface. List of Abbreviations. Basics
of Energy. Solar Radiation. Solar Photovoltaic
Technologies. Solar Thermal Technologies. Wind Energy.
Biomass Energy. AppendicesA: Monthly Averaged Daily
Solar Radiation. B: Global Annual Solar Radiation Map of
India. C: Wind Energy Distribution Map of India. D:
Typical Power Ratings of Energy Appliances. E: Physical
Constants and Conversion Factors. F: Subsidies and
Manufacturers. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3434-2 / ` 225.00
SOLANKI
Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals,

Technologies and Applications, 2nd ed.
This thoroughly revised text, now in its second edition,
continues to provide a detailed discussion on all the
aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies from
physics of solar cells to manufacturing technologies, solar
PV system design and their applications.
Organized in three parts, Part I introduces the
fundamental principles of solar cell operation and design,
Part II explains various technologies to fabricate solar
cells and PV modules and Part III focuses on the use of
solar photovoltaics as part of the system for providing
electrical energy. In addition to this, numerous chapterend exercises are given to reinforce the understanding of
the subject.
This text is intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of engineering for their courses on
solar photovoltaic technologies and renewable energy
technologies. Besides this, the book will be immensely
useful for teachers, researchers and professionals working
in the photovoltaic field. In a nutshell, this book is an
absolute must-read for all those who want to understand
and apply the basics behind photovoltaic devices and
systems.
Acknowledgements. List of Symbols. Abbreviations.
International System of Units. Part I: Solar Cell
FundamentalsPlace of PV in World Energy Scenario.
Fundamentals of Semiconductors. Charge Carriers and
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Their Motion in Semiconductor. P-N Junction Diode: An

Introduction to Solar Cells. Design of Solar Cells. Part II:
Solar Cell TechnologiesProduction of Si. Si Wafer-Based
Solar Cell Technology. Thin Film Solar Cell Technologies.
Concentrator PV Cells and Systems. Emerging Solar Cell
Technologies and Concepts. Part III: Solar Photovoltaic
ApplicationsSolar Radiation. Solar Photovoltaic
Modules. Balance of Solar PV Systems. Photovoltaic
System Design and Applications. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
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TESTER, et al.
Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among

Options
JEFFERSON W. TESTER, ELISABETH M. DRAKE, MICHAEL J.
DRISCOLL, MICHAEL W. GOLAY, and WILLIAM A. PETERS.
This book states that a better future might depend on
how individuals and institutions choose amongst diverse
and potentially contradictory technical, sociological,
geopolitical, and environmental options, and how we set
priorities for changing our present courses. It clearly
presents the trade-offs and uncertainties inherent in
evaluating and choosing different energy options and
provides a framework for assessing policy solutions.
The text reviews the main energy sources of today and
tomorrow, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, biomass,
geothermal energy, hydropower, wind energy, and solar
energy, examining their technologies, environmental
impacts, and economics. It also discusses about energy
storage, transmission, and distribution; about the electric
power sector; transportation, industrial energy usage,
commercial and residential buildings, and synergistic
complex systems.
It considers sustainable energy as a complex system that,
in the broader context, is subservient to the super
system of sustainable development then it provides the
prospects for sustainable energy having practical global
impacts.
The book is a valuable resource for all postgraduate
courses concerned with energy and its many
ramificationsas in engineering, public policy, and
environmental science.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Sustainable
EnergyThe Engine of Sustainable Development.
Estimation and Evaluation of Energy Resources. Technical
Performance: Allowability, Efficiency, Production Rates.
Local, Regional, and Global Environmental Effects of
Energy. Project Economic Evaluation. Energy Systems and
Sustainability Metrics. Fossil Fuels and Fossil Energy.
Nuclear Power. Renewable Energy in Context. Biomass
Energy. Geothermal Energy. Hydropower. Solar Energy.
Ocean Waves, Tide, and Thermal Energy Conversion.
SCIENCES
Wind Energy. Storage, Transportation, and Distribution of
Energy. Electric Power Sector. Transportation Services.
Industrial Energy Usage. Commercial and Residential
Buildings. Synergistic Complex Systems. Choosing Among
Options. Conversion Factors. List of Acronyms. Index.
Latest Print 2009 / 872 pp. (Hard Cover)
17.8 23.5 cm / ISBN-978-81-203-2903-4 / ` 550.00
Sustainable Development
HORNBORG & CRUMLEY (Eds.)
World System and the Earth System,

The: Global Socioenvironmental Change
and Sustainability Since
the Neolithic
Editors: ALF HORNBORG & CAROLE CRUMLEY.
At its core, this book aims to bridge the gaps that undoubtedly exist between social and natural systems and
to show how it is possible to adopt a holistic viewpoint by
adopting a systems perspective to both the natural and
social sciencesThis is in many ways a fascinating
and thought provoking text that will be a source of
stimulation to many environmental archaeologists.
MARTIN KENT, Journal of Archaeological
The World System and the Earth System offers a critical
perspective on large-scale environmental change in an
era when we are awakening to the phenomenon of
global warming. This work is notable for bringing
together long-term environmental systems research with
its social scientific equivalent, world-systems analysis, a
novel and powerful synthesis.
JOSIAH HEYMAN, University of Texas at El Paso
In this benchmark volume top scholars come together to
present state-of-the-art research and pursue a more
rigorous framework for understanding and studying the
linkages between social and ecological systems.
Contributors from a wide spectrum of disciplines present
and assess the evolution of our thinking and current,
state-of-the-art theory and research. Covering ancient
through modern periods, they discuss the complex ways
in which human culture, economy, and demographics
interact with ecology and climate change. The World
System and the Earth System is critical reading for all
scholars and students working at the interface of nature
and society.
Contents:
Preface.
Contributors.
Introduction:
Conceptualizing Socioecological Systems. Part 1: Modeling
Socioecological Systems: General PerspectivesHistorical
Ecology: Integrated Thinking at Multiple Temporal
and Spatial Scales. Toward Developing Synergistic
Linkages between the Biophysical and the Cultural: A
Paleoenvironmental Perspective. Integration of World
and Earth Systems: Heritage and Foresight. World-
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Systems as Complex Human Ecosystems. Lessons from

Population Ecology for World-Systems Analyses of LongDistance Synchrony. Sustainable Unsustainability: Toward
a Comparative Study of Hegemonic Decline in Global
Systems. Part II: Case Studies of Socioenvironmental
Change in PrehistoryAgrarian Landscape Development
in Northwestern Europe since the Neolithic: Cultural and
Climatic Factors behind a Regional/Continental Pattern.
Climate Change in Southern and Eastern Africa during
the Past Millennium and Its Implications for Societal
Development. World-Systems in the Biogeosphere:
Urbanization, State Formation, and Climate Change Since
the Iron Age. Eurasian Transformations: Mobility,
Ecological Change, and the Transmission of Social
institutions in the Third Millennium and the Early Second
Millennium B.C.E. Climate, Water, and Political-Economic
Crises in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Ages of
Reorganization. Sustainable Intensive Exploitation of
Amazonia: Cultural, Environmental, and Geopolitical
Perspectives. Regional Integration and Ecology in
Prehistoric Amazonia: Toward a System Perspective.
Part III: Is the World System Sustainable? Attempts
toward an Integrated Socioecological PerspectiveThe
Human-Environment Nexus: Progress in the Past Decade
in the Integrated Analysis of Human and Biophysical
Factors. In Search of Sustainability: What Can We Learn
from the Past? Political Ecology and Sustainability
Science: Opportunity and Challenge. No Island is an
Island: Some Perspectives on Human Ecology and
Development in Oceania. Infectious Diseases as Ecological
and Historical Phenomena, with Special Reference to
the Influenza Pandemic of 19181919. Evidence from
Societal Metabolism Studies for Ecological Unequal Trade.
Entropy Generation and Displacement: The NineteenthCentury Multilateral Network of World Trade. References.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3774-9 / ` 395.00
WRIGHT & BOORSE
Environmental Science: Toward a

Sustainable Future, 11th ed.
RICHARD T. WRIGHT, Professor Emeritus of Biology,
Gordon College, Massachusetts.
DOROTHY F. BOORSE, Associate Professor of Biology,
Gordon College, Wenham Massachusetts.
By emphasizing the memorable themes of science,
sustainability and stewardship, the Eleventh Edition of
this popular textbook helps students understand the
science behind environmental issues and what they can
do to build a more sustainable future. It presents a full
spectrum of views and information for students to
evaluate issues and make informed decisions.
It is suitable for students pursuing courses in
Environmental Science/ Engineering and Biotechnology.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Revisiting the themesrecap and discuss each theme
and help students connect it to the chapter matter.
Case studies and illustrative storiesintroduce each
chapter to draw readers interest and lead into the
chapter material.
Contents: PART ONE: Framework for a Sustainable
FutureScience and the Environment. Economics,
Politics, and Public Policy. PART TWO: Ecology: The
Science of Organisms and Their EnvironmentBasic
Needs of Living Things. Populations and Communities.
Ecosystems: Energy, Patterns, and Disturbance. Wild
Species and Biodiversity. The Use and Restoration of
Ecosystems. PART THREE: The Human Population and
Essential ResourcesThe Human Population. Population
and Development. Water: Hydrologic Cycle and Human
Use. Soil: The Foundation for Land Ecosystems. The
Production and Distribution of Food. Pests and Pest
Control. PART FOUR: Harnessing Energy for Human
SocietiesEnergy from Fossil Fuels. Nuclear Power.
Renewable Energy. PART FIVE: Pollution and Prevention
Environmental Hazards and Human Health. Global
Climate Change. Atmospheric Pollution. Water Pollution
and Its Prevention. Municipal Solid Waste: Disposal and
Recovery. Hazardous Chemicals: Pollution and Prevention.
PART SIX: Toward a Sustainable FutureSustainable
Communities and Lifestyles. AppendicesA: Environmental Organizations. B: Units of Measures. C: Some
Basic Chemical Concepts. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4129-6 / ` 650.00
Waste Management
CHEREMISINOFF
Biotechnology for Waste and Wastewater

Treatment
NICHOLAS P. CHEREMISINOFF, a chemical engineer by
trade, has over 20 years of industry and applied research
experience in the field of environmental control and
industrial waste management.
Biological treatment, or biotechnology, is an expanding
field which has shown success in remediation of industrial
and municipal waste problems. Industrial waste
problems, especially those involving hazardous waste, are
an ongoing concern since they pose a serious hazard to
human health or living organisms. The range of hazardous
wastes is large and their effects diverse. There are
numerous instances of mishaps all over the world. During
the last few years, there has been a worldwide move to
remedy these problems.
This book chiefly examines the practices employed for
biological treatment of waste/wastewater and hazardous
wastes. The technologies described involve conventional
treatment processes, their variations as well as recent
research. A promising new technique is in the field of

in-situ bioreclamation of contaminated groundwater
for cleaning up aquifers contaminated with organic
pollutants, such as chlorinated solvents, petroleum
products and pesticides. This particular environmental
problem, being one of the most critical of recent times is
The book is intended for a wide range of audience.
It will be useful to students and academia of civil/
chemical/environmental/public
health
engineering,
environmental sciences and biotechnology, as well as to
professionals, researchers, environmental specialists, and
administrators working in the field of pollution control.
Industrialists wishing to seek an overview of the field for
control of contaminants and treatment of wastes will also
benefit immensely from this book.
Contents: Preface. About the Author. Biotechnology for
Industrial and Municipal Wastes. Biological Degradation
of Hazardous Wastes. Biological Treatment of Industrial
Wastes: Mutant Bacteria. Nitrification and Denitrification
in the Activated Sludge Process. In-situ Bioreclamation of
Contami-nated Groundwater. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1883-8 / ` 225.00
HAMMER & HAMMER, Jr.
Water and Wastewater Technology,

7th ed.
MARK J. HAMMER & MARK J. HAMMER, Jr.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the
fundamental principles and current practices in water
processing, water distribution, wastewater collection,
wastewater treatment, sludge processing, advanced
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, along with an
understanding of sustainability.
This seventh edition updates the subject matter,
illustrations, and problems to incorporate new concepts
and issues related to the water environment. This edition
introduces the issues of water supply and water
sustainability in Chapter 1 as a backdrop to the issues of
water and wastewater treatment and ends in Chapter 15
with a critical focus on energy sustainability and carbon
footprint. In addition, the revision focuses on energy
reduction opportunities, optimization, and processes
important to sustainability such as membrane biological
reactors and ultraviolet disinfection.
Extensive use of illustrations in the book provide better
understanding of the concepts and show modern
equipment and facility.
The book is appropriate for undergraduate level civil
engineering courses in Environmental Engineering/
Technology, Water Supply and Sanitation, and Water
Quality Control, and Environmental Studies.
Contents: Introduction. Chemistry. Biology. Hydraulics
and Hydrology. Water Quality. Water Distribution
Systems. Water Processing. Operation of Waterworks.
SCIENCES
Wastewater Flows and Characteristics. Wastewater
Collection Systems. Wastewater Processing. Wastewater
Systems Capacity and Asset Management. Advanced
Wastewater Treatment. Water Reuse. Sustainability and
Carbon Footprint. Appendix. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4601-7 / ` 450.00
GEOGRAPHY
Applied Geography
DUTT, MISRA & CHATTERJEE (Eds.)
Explorations in Applied Geography

ASHOK K. DUTT, Professor Emeritus, Department of
Geography, Planning and Urban Studies, Akron
University, USA.
H.N. MISRA, Professor and Chairman, Department of
Geography, University of Allahabad. He is the Chief Editor
of Annuals of the Association of Geographers India.
MEERA CHATTERJEE, Senior Lecturer in the Department
of Geography and Planning, College of Arts and Sciences,
Akron University, USA.
Applied geography, a new frontier in geographic
discipline, distinguishes itself from other branches of
geography through the application of geographical
knowledge and its techniques in solving practical
problems of the land and the environment.
Explorations in Applied Geography is a felicitation volume
in honour of Professor L.R. Singh, Department of
Geography, University of Allahabad, who has established
his international credentials as a leading exponent of
Applied Geography. He considers public policy to be one
of the applications of applied geographic principles, since
many problems facing society today have a geographical
dimension. To Professor L.R. Singh, Applied Geography is
the strategy of the trinity of men, space and resources
which need to be harmonized in advancing human wellbeing.
This volume, contributed by geographers of eminence
within the country and from other parts of the globe,
focuses on the following thrust areas:
Natural and environmental hazards
Environmental change and management
Challenges of the human environment
Application of techniques of spatial analysis
In a nutshell, the book emphasizes the important
proactive role that the Applied Geography must play in
the formulation of public policies and programmes for
sustainable human development.
This comprehensive and classic compendium will not only
be useful to postgraduate students in geography but also
provide new vistas in geographic research.
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Contents: Foreword by T.N. Chaturvedi, Former

Governor, Karnataka (India). About the Contributors.
Section A: IntroductionLR Singh's Contribution and
Review of Geographic Work in India. Lekhraj Singh: Life of
a Legendary ScholarAshok K. Dutt, H.N. Misra & Meera
Chatterjee. Applied Geography and Land Use in India
M. Shafi. The Visibility of Geography in IndiaP. Dayal.
Geography in 21st Century: Managing Data InfrastructurePrithvish Nag. Literary and Humanistic
Geography in India: Review and TrendsRamesh Dhussa.
Section B: Environmental Hazards, Change and
ManagementEnvironmental Scenario in IndiaR.C.
Tiwari. Water Quality Management in the Indian Desert
Anil K. Tiwari. Urban Air Pollution and Human Health in
VadodaraJayasree De & Dharmendra Patel. Forest
Policy Induced Displacement (Case Studies of Gujjar
Village Relocation from Rajaji Park, Dehradun and Sariska
Tiger Reserve, Sariska)M.H. Qureshi & A.R. Moosvi.
Environmental and Engineering Policies Influencing
Construction of Open Case Tidal Surge Barriers in USA,
Europe and AsiaRoger Menzies. Katrina Devastation:
A Comparative Analysis with Future PlansAshok K. Dutt
& Meera Chatterjee. Section C: Challenges of the
DevelopmentGeographies of Exchange Entitlement:
Reflections on Amartya Sen, Development and Geography
in IndiaDavid Dickason. Beyond PURA and Towards the
Next Phase of Rural RenaissanceK.V. Sundaram.
Politico-Territorial Changes in Independent India: Impact
on the Process of DevelopmentR.P. Srivastava. Regional
Disparities of Levels of Development in Uttar Pradesh
D.N. Verma & Ali Alamtar. Development as Regional
Culture: Media Discourses from Karnataka and Kerala
P. Thirumal & Smriti. Creation of Small States in India
V. Nath. Section D: Urbanization and Its Problems
Growing and Changing Cities and the Spread of
Urbanization in South AsiaAshok K. Dutt & Allen G.
Noble. Distressed Migration and Urban Decay in Some
Asian Metropolises: Phenomena, Processes, and
PlanningShekhar Mukherji. Spatial Perspectives on
Urban Poverty: Observations from Winnipeg, Canada
Ramesh C. Tiwari. Urban Rural Relations in India (A Study
of Evolutionary Process and Regional Patterns)Surya
Kant & Ravinder Kaur. Fertility in the Industrial City of
Bhilai Nagar, IndiaH.S. Gupta & A. Baghel. Urban
Impact on Socio-Demographic Composition of a Rurban
Center of Jharkhand State, IndiaNageshwar Prasad &
Abhimanyu Mahto. Section E: Planning and Cultural
GeographyWriting Techniques for New York Metropolitan: Initiatives and OrdinancesDennis Paul Tobin.
The Geography of Folk Art in IndiaE.M. Cotton & P.P.
Karan. Diet and Diseases: Some Cultural Aspects of Food
Use in IndiaA.K. Chakravarti. Two Phases of China's
National PlanningAshok K. Dutt & Frank J. Costa. From
Black Death to Surat Plague of 1994: A Quantum Leap in
Medical Science DevelopmentAshok K. Dutt, Hiran Dutt,
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Rais Akhtar & Malinda McVay. Caste and Land Quality in

Bihar: A Case Study of Six VillagesB. Thakur & R.R.
Sinha. Eco-planning of Hill Cities: The Case of Shimla
H.N. Misra.
16.0 24.1 cm / ISBN-978-81-203-3384-0 / ` 495.00
Geoprocessing. Vector Geoprocessing. Geovisualization

and Geospatial Information Products. Remote Sensing
and GIS Integration. Digital Terrain Modeling. Spatial Data
Analysis, Modeling, and Mining. GIS Implementation and
Project Management. GIS Issues and Prospects. Appendix
A: Internet Resources for GIS. Appendix B: Glossary of GIS
Terms. Photo and Figure Credits. Index.
Geographic Information Systems

ISBN-978-81-203-3914-9 / ` 450.00
LO & YEUNG
Geographical Thought
Concepts and Techniques of Geographic

Information Systems, 2nd ed.
DIKSHIT
C.P. LO, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.
Geographical Thought:
ALBERT K.W. YEUNG, Ontario Police College, Aylmer,
A Contextual History of Ideas
Ontario, Canada.
This book provides a rigorous and balanced treatment of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts and
techniques in a single volume. It is suitable for
Geographic Information Systems courses held in
departments of Geography or Anthropology.
Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and
techniques, this text approaches the subject from the
broader context of information technology. Complete,
up-to-date coverage is given to the concepts and
techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems
development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications
to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision
making.
The text
Emphasizes GIS and mainstream IT integration;
explores new spatial analysis techniques/landscape
metrics; expands discussion of geovisualization;
examines new terrain data acquisition by LiDAR and
covers emerging technology in mobile computing and
location-based services.
Covers topics that are often not adequately covered in
other GIS textsIncludes the principles and practice of
information resource management, information system
development methodology, spatial database modeling
and design, and more.
Emphasizes on spatial modeling and modeling with
examples of applicationShows students how to
correctly use GIS to solve problems.
Includes full discussion on data quality and data
standard and detailed and up-to-date references.
Has two useful appendicesIncludes Internet Resources
and a GIS glossary.
Gives a summary, and review questions are added to
each chapter.
Contains numerous figures and diagrams.
Contents: Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS). Maps and Geospatial Data. Digital
Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data.
Geospatial Data Quality and Standards. Raster
R.D. DIKSHIT, Professor of Geography, M.D. University,

Rohtak.
This book charts out the history of geographical thought
from the early times to the present in a single compact
volume. With the focus on the modern period beginning
with Humboldt and Ritter, specific emphasis is given on
presenting developments over the past half century. The
different conceptual/methodological changes in the post1945 period (including quantitative, behavioural, humanistic and social relevance revolutions), and the current
changeover to post-modern perspectives are dealt with
thoroughly. The text, therefore, fulfils the requirement of
courses in geographical thought at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. The First Foundations:
Developments upto the Eighteenth Century. Geography in
the Nineteenth Century: The Age of Humboldt, 1790
1859. Geography after Humboldt and Ritter: Developments in Germany. Geography after Humboldt and Ritter:
Developments Outside Germany. Developments in
Geography Since World War II: From Areal to Spatial
Analysis. Behavioural Persuasion in Geography and the
Rise of Humanistic Geography. The Call for Social
Relevance in Research: Reorientation to Political
Economy. The Regional Concept and Regional Geography.
The Historical Explanation in Geography. Impact of
Evolutionary Biology on Geographical Thought:
Organization and Ecosystem as Geographical Models.
Geography and Environmentalism. Place, Space and
Locality: The Current Focus in Human Geography. The
Geography of Gender. Modern versus Post-Modern
Geographies. Progress Since World War II: Continuity,
Change, Rapproachement, and Convergence. Index.
SCIENCES
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ISBN-978-81-203-1726-0 / ` 175.00
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Political Geography
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ISBN-978-81-203-1700-0 / ` 195.00
Economic Geography
HARTSHORN & ALEXANDER
Economic Geography, 3rd ed.

TRUMAN A. HARTSHORN, Georgia State University.
JOHN W. ALEXANDER, Consultant.
Broad and empirical in coverage, this best-selling volume
explores the theory of the location of economic activity,
and the application of that theory to geographic aspects
of major economic activities. Using an international
perspective (to emphasize global interdependence), it
provides complete treatment of all major economic
activitiesfrom primitive/subsistence activity, through
fishing/forestry, mineral resources, commercial and
plantation agriculture, manufacturing, services, trade,
high technology, and urban economic activity (including
the operation of multinational corporations). It avoids a
purely descriptive/inventory approach, but provides a rich
empirical foundation throughout.
Contents: Preface. Economic Geography Today. Historical
Evolution of the World System. Primitive Economic
Activity. Intensive Subsistence Agriculture. Commercial
Agriculture: Dairying and Mixed Farming. Grain Farming
and Livestock Grazing. Specialty Crops and Poultry.
Commercial Agriculture in the Tropics. Fishing and
Forestry. Coal, Electricity, Water, and Nuclear Energy
Resources. Petroleum and Natural Gas. Ferrous and
Nonferrous Mineral Extraction and Processing.
Manufacturing Theories and Trends. Changing Order in
Textile and Apparel Production. Capital Intensive Steel
and Motor Vehicle Production. Knowledge-Intensive High
Technology Activity. Cities as Service Centers. Commercial
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Activity in the City. Comparative Urban Structure.

Geography of International Business. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0519-9 / ` 325.00
Fundamentals

ISBN-978-81-203-0476-5 / ` 250.00
RUBENSTEIN
Contemporary Human Geography

JAMES M. RUBENSTEIN, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
This innovative new text explores current human
geography in the bold visual style. This brief volume
provides a springboard to essential geographic concepts.
Topics within each chapter are organized into selfcontained two-page spreads. Together with the graphics,
the authors clear and efficient writing engages students,
presenting complex information without sacrificing the
high-quality geography essential to students and
instructors.
The book is an ideal text for the undergraduate and
postgraduate courses on the subject.
Contents: Preface. Thinking Geographically. Population.
Migration. Folk and Popular Culture. Language. Religion.
Ethnicity. Political Geography. Development. Agriculture.
Industry. Settlements and Services. Urban Patterns.
Resource Issues. Glossary. Photo Credits. Index.
Latest Print 2011 / 384 pp. (in colour)
21.6 27.8 cm / ISBN-978-81-203-4410-5 / ` 695.00
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Climatology
CRITCHFIELD
General Climatology, 4th ed.

HOWARD J.
University.
Climates Dominated by Polar and Arctic Air Masses:

Highland and Ocean Climates. Climatic Change. Part III:
Applied ClimatologyClimate and Water Resources.
Climate and the Biosphere. Climate, Agriculture, and
Food. Climate, Energy, and Industrial Technology. Human
Bio-climatology. Climate and Housing. Modification of
Weather and Climate. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
CRITCHFIELD,
Western
Washington
General Climatology is a non-technical, well-balanced

introductory text emphasizing the natural and cultural
processes in the climatic system. It is updated to reflect
emerging themes in climatological research and
applications and examines the applications of climatology
to economics, social and political problems. Designed to
meet the needs of students, this widely-adopted volume
introduces the fundamentals of climatology in a thorough
and well illustrated manner. The text is appropriate for
one term/junior level courses in climatology or weather.
Contents: Part I: The Physical Elements of Weather and
ClimateClimate and the Atmosphere. Energy and
Temperature. Atmospheric Moisture. Motion in the
Climate System. Weather Disturbances. Part II: Patterns
of World ClimateClimatic Classification. Climates
Dominated by Equatorial and Tropical Air Masses.
Climates Dominated by Tropical and Polar Air Masses.
LUTGENS & TARBUCK
Atmosphere, The: An Introduction to

Meteorology, 11th ed.
FREDERICK K. LUTGENS and EDWARD J. TARBUCK.
Reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp
examples, this highly regarded volume remains the
standard introduction to meteorology and the
atmospherecomponents, problems, and applications.
The Eleventh Edition retains hallmark Tarbuck/Lutgens
features: a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely
coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully
crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.
The authors continue to provide current reports,
including discussion and photos of Super Tuesday (the
day of many 2008 presidential primaries) and the tornado
outbreak in 24 states. The chapter on climate change is
updated to include the findings presented in the fourth
assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change. The books Companion Website is fully updated.
The book is useful for a basic course in meteorology.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction to the
Atmosphere. Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere.
Temperature. Moisture and Atmospheric Stability. Forms
of Condensation and Precipitation. Air Pressure and
Winds. Circulation of the Atmosphere. Air Masses.
Weather Patterns. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Weather Analysis and Forecasting. Air Pollution.
The Changing Climate. World Climates. Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere. AppendicesA: Metric Units.
B: Explanation and Decoding of the Daily Weather Map.
C: Relative Humidity and Dew-Point Tables. D: Laws
Relating to Gases. E: Newtons Laws in Motion. F: SafirSimpson Hurricane Scale. G: Climate Data. Glossary.
Index.
Latest Print 2011 / 528 pp. (in colour) / 21.6 27.8 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4415-0 / ` 750.00
Fundamentals
HESS & TASA
McKnights Physical Geography:

A Landscape Appreciation, 10th ed.
DARREL HESS, City College of San Francisco.
Illustrated by DENNIS TASA.
Carrying forth Tom McKnights thematic focus on
SCIENCES
landscape appreciation, Physical Geography fosters a
solid understanding of Earth and its physical features and
processes. Featuring the clear, approachable writing style
of Darrel Hess and a superior art program by renowned
geoscience artist Dennis Tasa, the tenth edition
incorporates the latest on climate change science,
renewable energy resources, and the geographers
technology toolbox. Now with the integrated media
program fully online, this edition continues to balance
physical grographys current science and technology with
the time-proven approach first presented by McKnight
more than two decades ago.
Useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of
Geology and Geography.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Earth. Portraying
Earth. Introduction to the Atmosphere. Insolation and
Temperature. Atmospheric Pressure and Wind. Atmospheric Moisture. Atmospheric Disturbances. Climate and
Climate Change. The Hydrosphere. Cycles and Patterns in
the Biosphere. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna. Soils.
Introduction to Landform Study. The Internal Processes.
Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting.
Fluvial Processes. Karst and Hydrothermal Processes. The
Topography of Arid Lands. Glacial Modification of Terrain.
Coastal Processes and Terrain. AppendicesI: The
International System of Units (SI). II: U.S. Geological
Survey Topographic Maps. III: Meteorological Tables. IV:
The Weather Station Model. V: Kppen Climate
Classification. VI: Biological Taxonomy. VII: The Soil
Taxonomy. Glossary. Photo and Illustration Credits. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4412-9 / ` 750.00
Oceanography
TRUJILLO & THURMAN
Essentials of Oceanography, 10th ed.

ALAN P. TRUJILLO, Distinguished Teaching Professor,
Palomar College, San Marcos, California.
HAROLD V. THURMAN, Professor Emeritus, Mt. San
Antonio College, Walnut, California.
This book presents in-depth discussions of oceanographic
concepts and demystifies the science even for nonscience students. The systems approach highlights the
relationship between oceanographic phenomena and
how those phenomena affect other Earth systems.
Scientific information from geology, chemistry, physics,
and biology combine to illustrate how each of these
disciplines relates to the ocean.
Useful for introductory courses in Oceanography.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Introduction to Planet
Earth. Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor. Marine
Provinces. Marine Sediments. Water and Seawater. AirSea Interaction. Ocean Circulation. Waves and Water
Dynamics. Tides. The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline
Processes. The Coastal Ocean. Marine Life and the
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Marine Environment. Biological Productivity and Energy

Transfer. Animals of the Pelagic Environment. Animals of
the Benthic Environment. The Oceans and Climate
Change. Afterword. AppendicesI: Metric and English
Units Compared. II: Geographic Locations. III: Latitude
and Longitude on Earth. IV: A Chemical Background: Why
Water Has 2 Hs and 10. V: Careers in Oceanography.
Glossary. Credits and Acknowledgements. Index.
Latest Print 2012 / 652 pp. (in colour)
21.6 27.8 cm / ISBN-978-81-203-4414-3 / ` 895.00
Regional Geography
JOHNSON, et al.
World Regional Geography, 10th ed.

Edited by
DOUGLAS L. JOHNSON, Professor of Geography at Clark
University.
VIOLA HAARMANN, Research Fellow in the George
Perkins Marsh Institute at Clark University.
MERRILL L. JOHNSON, Professor of Geography, University
of New Orleans.
DAVID L. CLAWSON, Professor Emeritus of Geography in
the College of Liberal Arts, University of New Orleans.
Written by experts in their respective fields who are
active in research, fieldwork, and teaching, this text
teaches the character of the worlds people, with a
central theme of human development, for an issuesoriented overview of each region. An emphasis on
subregions (places within regions) allows instructors to
explore specific locales as they teach the themes of the
course.
Useful for introductory courses in world regional
geography.
Contents: Preface. Geography and Development in an Era
of Globalization. United States and Canada. Latin America
and the Caribbean. Europe. Northern Eurasia. Central Asia
and Afghanistan. The Middle East and North Africa. Africa
South of the Sahara. South Asia. East Asia. Southeast
Asia. Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Glossary. Credits. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4411-2 / ` 750.00
Social Geography
DIKSHIT
Art and Science of Geography, The:

Integrated Readings
R.D. DIKSHIT, Professor of Geography, M.D. University,
Rohtak.
With contribution from world renowned geographers,
this edited book is on the spirit and purpose of
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geography, on the fundamentals concepts, philosophy

and methodology of geographyas a discipline. It is
designed to convey this essence of modern geography in
a jargon-free and easy-to-read style.
The book is appropriate for senior/graduate level courses
in geographical thought. Each chapter is authored by a
distinguished professional. The student is spared the
effort of going through a large number of journals,
textbooks and research works. The positive aspect of the
book lies in the selection of appropriate articles authored
by eminent geographers. Continuity is maintained
throughout by the very selection of articles. To help easy
assimilation, each chapter is prefaced by an editorial note
summarizing the essence of the chapter.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Part ISpirit and
Purpose: A Field of Study called Geography. Geography as
a Professional Field. The Geographical Versus Sociological
Imagination: Towards a Philosophy of Social Space. Task
of Geography as a Social Science. Part IIConceptual
Structure: The Conceptual Structure of Geography: With
particular reference to Geographical Facts, Spatial
Distribution and Areal Association. Geography and
the Learning Process: Location, Regionalization and
Interaction. The Historical Mind and the Practice of
Geography. Part IIIModels for geographical Inquiry:
A Pattern-Process Model for Geographical Inquiry. A
Behavioural Model for Geographical Inquiry. Organization
and Ecosystem as Geographical Models. Geography and
the Teaching of the Environment. Part IVOn
Geographical Methodology: Geography and the Scientific
Method. Approaches to Regional Analysis: A Synthesis.
Holistic and Reductionist Approaches to Geography.
Part VContinuity and Change in the Philosophy of
Geography: Changes in the Philosophy of Geography:
Focus on Regional Geography. The Essence of Geography.
Index.
ISBN-81-203-0876-X / ` 150.00 / (e-book also available)
GEOLOGY
Environmental Geology
HUDSON
Living with Earth: An Introduction to

Environmental Geology
TRAVIS HUDSON, American Geological Institute, National
Association of Geoscience Teachers.
Living with Earth: An Introduction to Environmental
Geology fosters a better understanding of how people
interact with Earth and how our actions can affect Earths
environmental health. Informal and reader-friendly, this
book is organized around a few unifying perspectives:
how the various Earth systems interact with one another;
how Earth affects people (creating hazards but also
providing essential resources); and how people affect
Earth. Greater emphasis is placed on environment and

sustainability than on geology, unlike other texts on the
subject.
The book provides the scientific foundations needed to
understand Earths history, structure and processes as
well as the way in which Earth systems interact. It
illustrates in through cases how science can help us by
providing not just insights but also tools for wisely
utilizing Earths resources and ways of mitigating its
hazards.
Geology.
Contents: Preface. What Does Living with Earth Mean?
Earth Systems. The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate
Tectonics. Geosphere Materials. Earthquakes. Volcanoes.
Rivers and Flooding. Unstable Land. Changing Coasts.
Water Resources. Soil Resources. Mineral Resources.
Energy Resources. Atmosphere Resources and Climate
Change. Managing Peoples Environmental Impact.
Glossary. Photo Credits. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4413-6 / ` 750.00
Field Work
MATHUR
Guide to Field Geology (Revised Edition)

SHANKER M. MATHUR, formerly Director, Geological
Survey of India.
Fieldwork in geology is an essential requirement of
undergraduate and postgraduate courses in geology. Like
any other course, Field Geology also requires good course
materials. Students of geology have been deprived of the
very basic knowledge and specialized procedures of
identification of geologic structures in the absence of a
suitable text on field training.
This book is an attempt to fill this lacuna. Written by an
eminent geologist with rich field experience, this book in
an easily readable style covers fieldworkright from the
preparation for the trip to mapping and observation of
various geological features, and collection of materials for
further study in the laboratory. The text with its
straightforward presentation should prove to be a boon
to students of geology. It is primarily written to assist
students in field training.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Equipment and Supplies.
The Compass and Clinometer. Topographic Maps. Field
Documentation. Basic Field Procedures. Geological
Mapping. Specimens and Samples. Fossils and Biogenic
Structures. Sedimentary Rocks. Igneous Rocks.
Metamorphic Rocks. Structures. Mineral Investigation and
Identification. Stratigraphy. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1915-8 / ` 175.00
SCIENCES
Igneous and
Metamorphic Petrology
WINTER
Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic

Petrology, 2nd ed.
JOHN D. WINTER, Department of Geology, Whitman
College, Washington, USA.
With enough background to be rigorous, yet not
exhaustive, this book offers good preparation in the
techniques of modern petrology; a clear and organized
review of the classification, textures, and approach to
petrologic study; and applies these concepts to the real
occurrences of the rocks themselves. The goal throughout
is for readers to be able to apply the techniquesand
enjoy the insights of the resultsrather than tinker with
theory and develop everything from first principles. A
survey of actual occurrences of igneous and metamorphic
rocks, and processes that produce them, is provided. This
section is often greatly condensed in most other books,
but it is the most interesting and dynamic aspect of
petrology.
Geology.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Igneous PetrologySome
Fundamental Concepts. Classification and Nomenclature
of Igneous Rocks. Textures of Igneous Rocks. Igneous
Structures and Field Relationships. An Introduction to
Thermodynamics. The Phase Rule and One- and TwoComponent Systems. Systems with More Than Two
Components. Chemical Petrology I: Major and Minor
Elements. Chemical Petrology II: Trace Elements and
Isotopes. Mantle Melting and the Generation of Basaltic
Magma. Magma Diversity. Layered Mafic Intrusions. MidOcean Ridge Volcanism. Oceanic Intraplate Volcanism.
Continental Flood Basalts. Subduction-Related Igneous
Activity, Part I: Island Arcs. Subduction-Related Igneous
Activity, Part II: Continental Arcs. Granitoid Rocks.
Continental Alkaline Magmatism. Anorthosites. Part II
Metamorphic PetrologyAn Introduction to Metamorphism. A Classification of Metamorphic Rocks.
Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks. Stable
Mineral Assemblages in Metamorphic Rocks. Metamorphic Facies and Metamorphosed Mafic Rocks.
Metamorphic Reactions. Thermodynamics of Metamorphic Reactions. Metamorphism of Pelitic Sediments.
Metamorphism of Calcareous and Ultramafic Rocks.
Metamorphic Fluids, Mass Transport, and Metasomatism.
Appendix A: Estimating the Density and Viscosity of
Silicate Melts. Appendix B: The ClPW Norm. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4397-9 / ` 625.00
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Introduction to
Earth System Science
MATHUR
Elements of Geology
SHANKER M. MATHUR, formerly Director, Geological
Survey of India.
Aimed at B.Sc. students of geology, this introductory text
develops a basic understanding of the Earth as a
complex, evolving system of geological processes. This
book will also be of immense use to those postgraduate
students of geology who opt for this stream after
graduating in disciplines other than geology.
Geology as a science has recently gained increasing
importance because of the current developments in oil
and mineral exploration and also because of recent
occurrences of earthquakes and tsunamis.
This book covers the entire spectrum of the geologic
concepts and relates them to the main processes of
geomorphology, earthquakes and volcanoes. Important
types of the three categories of rocksigneous,
sedimentary and metamorphicthat form the crust of
the Earth are described with their characteristic
mineralogy. Major structures that are born of tectonic
activities are discussed. Palaeontological descriptions
cover not only the plant and animal groups but also other
evidences of life in the geological record and evolution.
An important feature of the text is that modern
stratigraphic methods of classification are outlined
clearly, and the latest geologic time scale with numerical
ages as approved in 2004 by the International
Commission on Stratigrahy of the International Union of
Geological Sciences is incorporated.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Basic Concepts
in Geology. Physical Geology. Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Igneous Rocks. Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphic
Rocks. Structural Geology. Palaeontology. Stratigraphy.
Appendix AThe Earth File. Appendix BGeological Time
Scale. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3515-8 / ` 150.00
PATWARDHAN
Dynamic Earth System, The, 3rd ed.

A.M. PATWARDHAN, former Professor of Geology and
the Head of both the Department of Geology and the
Department of Environmental Science, University of Pune.
He has also been the Director, Interdisciplinary School
(Science), University of Pune.
Addressed to students pursuing studies in the broad
interdisciplinary field of Earth Science, this Third Edition
provides an insight into the Earths unique internal
physical state and the compositions of its geospheres.
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The highly complicated dynamic mechanism of Plate

Tectonics, the geochemical exchange of matter between
the core, mantle and the crust as also between the
hydrosphere-atmosphere-biosphere, resulting in the
formation of the crustal rocks and mineral deposits, have
all been written in a comprehensible manner so that
even a beginner in Earth Science can easily understand
these phenomena. While outlining the geological and
radiometric methods of measuring the Geological Time
and characterizing the surface and subsurface geological
record in terms of rock formations, fossils, mineral
deposits, oil, gas and water resources, the book
interconnects the magmatic, metamorphic and
sedimentary processes within a System driven by the
Earths internal heat and the radiations received from the
Sun. There is a full chapter addressing the major presentday concerns regarding the causes of natural disasters
and environmental threats.
Additional examples and illustrations in this edition
should make its reading even more fruitful and enriching.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface
to the First Edition. The Earth and the Solar System.
Meteorites. The EarthMoon System. Planetary Evolution
of Earth. Measuring Geological Time. Division of the
Geological Time. Fossil Record as Earths History. Rock
Record as Earths History. Rifting as Crust Forming
Process. Subduction-related Plutonic Rocks. Plate
Tectonics and Ore Deposits. Sediment-hosted Ore
Deposits. The Unique Hydrosphere. Biogeochemical
Cycles. Geoenvironmental Hazards. Index.
Mineralogy
PERKINS
Mineralogy, 3rd ed.

DEXTER PERKINS, University of North Dakota.
This student-oriented text is written in jargon-free style
to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. It
emphasizes real-world applications and the history and
human side of mineralogy. This book approaches the
subject by explaining the larger, understandable topics
first, and then explaining why the little things are
important for understanding the larger picture.
The book is suitable for undergraduate students of
Geology.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
The chapter on X-ray mineralogy has been rewritten.
A new section on scanning electron microscopy has
been added.
A new section on electron microprobe analysis has
been added.
The discussion of minerals in igneous rocks has been
expanded.
The coverage of nucleation and crystallization has been

expanded.
More than 70 revised and new figures are featured
throughout the book.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Mineral Properties and
Occurrences. Elements of Minerals. Crystallization and
Classification of Minerals. Mineral Properties: Hand
Specimen Mineralogy. Optical Mineralogy. Igneous Rocks
and Silicate Minerals. Sedimentary Minerals and
Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphic Minerals and
Metamorphic Rocks. Ore Deposits and Economic
Minerals. Part II: Symmetry, Crystallography, and Atomic
Structure. Crystal Morphology and Symmetry.
Crystallography. Unit Cells, Points, Lines and Planes. X-ray
Diffraction and Mineral Analysis. Atomic Structure.
Part III: Mineral Descriptions. Descriptions of Minerals.
Appendices. Glossary. Index
ISBN-978-81-203-4508-9 / ` 525.00
SHRIVASTAVA & NISHI RANI
Introduction to Ore Microscopy

JAYA PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, Senior Professor of
Geology, University of Delhi.
NISHI RANI, Research Associate in the Department of
Geology, University of Delhi.
Introduction to Ore Microscopy is a brief introduction to
the science of Ore Minerals. It is designed to help
undergraduate and postgraduate students of Geology and
Earth Science for their practical course. The book gives a
comprehensive, handy and scientific description of ores
which form a part of Ore Geology and Economic Geology.
Illustrated with a wealth of full-colour and balck-andwhite polished section photographs, the book explains
how to observe ores under the microscope in the
reflected light. Besides dealing with the texture,
structures, and paragenesis of ore minerals, it also deals
with the methodology to study physical and optical
characters of important ore minerals, such as Sulphides,
Arsenides, Antimonides, Molybdenites, Tungstate, and
Oxides ores. A brief description mineral paragenesis,
paragenetic diagrams, and some important ore-deposits
of India and other parts of the world are also given.
The book will also prove to be useful for those working in
the mineral industry.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction to
Ores. Ore Microscopy. Physical and Optical Characters.
Ore Minerals under the Microscope. Ore Textures,
Structures and Mineral Paragenesis. Indian Mineral
Occurrences. References. Index.
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Palaeontology
RAY
Structural Geology
BILLINGS
Fossils in Earth Sciences
Structural Geology, 3rd ed.
ANIS KUMAR RAY, has been a faculty of the Department

of Geology, Presidency College, Kolkata.
MARLAND P. BILLINGS, Harvard University.
This compact and reader-friendly book introduces

students to materials and studies that are gaining
importance in the study of fossils. It covers all the
important branches of palaeontology and provides
up-to-date and detailed analysis of the principles of
palaeontology, systematics, palaeocolgy, evolution,
invertebrate and vertebrate palaeontology, palaeobotany, and micropalaeontology. The text takes a holistic
approach to the subject with concrete examples.
Primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Geology or Earth Sciences, the book will also
prove useful for Zoology and Botany undergraduates.
Geologists, particularly those assigned with jobs on
palaeontology, micropalaeontology, palaeobotany will
benefit from the text. Finally, students and research
scientists intending to work with Indian problems
concerning palaeontology should find the book beneficial.
KEY FEATURES
Provides up-to-date data, concepts and Indian
examples of fossils
Furnishes important data for laboratory work and
Indian stratigraphy
Gives pertinent information on Fossil Lagersttten in a
tabulated form
Contents: Preface. Part One: PrinciplesIntroduction.
Taphonomy.
Palaeoecology.
Systematics
and
Biostratigraphy. Evolution of Organisms. Major Events of
History of Life. Part Two: Major Invertebrate Groups
Phylum Cnidaria. Coiled Shells: An Introduction.
Brachiopoda. Bivalvia (Mollusca). Gastropoda (Mollusca).
Cephalopoda (Mollusca). Echinoidea (Echinodermata).
Trilobita (Arthropoda). Part Three: Miscellaneous
Microfossils. Microfossils: Foraminifera. Miscellaneous
Fossil Groups. Vertebrata of Chordata. Planta. Part Four:
Some SynthesisFossils and Climate, Geography,
Biogeography, and Ecology of the Past. Part Five:
APPENDICES1. Fossil Lagersttten. 2. Lab Exercises. 3.
Indian Stratigraphy for Palaeontologists. Epilogue.
References. Index.
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The primary objective of this book is to present the basic

concepts of structural geology to undergraduate
students. A comprehensive coverage of important topics
such as folding, joints, faults, diaperism, unconformities,
impact structures, igneous rocks and geophysical
methods essential for both the geologist and geophysicist
is incorporated. Emphasis is laid on mathematical
methods especially while dealing with mechanical
principles, mechanics of folding, jointing, plastic
deformations, and geophysical methods. Laboratory
exercises encourage students to analyze geological
problems in a wider perspective. References at the end of
each chapter render the book useful to advanced readers
as well.
Contents: Structural Geology. Mechanical Principles.
Description of Folds. Field Study of Folds. Office
Techniques Used in Studying Folds. Mechanics
and Causes of Folding. Joints. Description and
Classification of Faults. Criteria for Faulting. Reserve
Faults, Thrust Faults, and Overthrusts. Normal Faults.
Strike-Slip Faults. Dating of Structural Events. Diapirs and
Related Structural Features. Extrusive Igneous Rocks.
Intrusive Igneous Rocks. Emplacement of Large Plutons.
Cleavage and Schistosity. Secondary Lineation. Plastic
Deformation. Impact Structures. Geophysical Methods in
Structural Geology: Gravitational and Magnetic.
Geophysical Methods in Structural Geology: Seismic and
Thermal. Laboratory Exercises. Equal-Area Net. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0059-0 / ` 350.00
HOME SCIENCE
DUBEY
Indian Cuisine, The

KRISHNA GOPAL DUBEY, Associate Professor and
HOD (Food Production), Amrapali Institute of Hotel
Management, Nainital.
Variety is the spice of life, and knowing to prepare the
different cuisines of the states, enhances the taste buds.
This book contains many mouthwatering Indian dishes,
their detailed recipes and their predominant role in
Indian culture. The simple language and guidelines
provide excellent introduction to theory and practices of
the regional cooking procedures in Indian states.
The book serves a platter of history of spices, their origin,
the religious and medicinal impact of these spices,
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different cooking utensils and their usage, various

methods of cooking and many finger-licking recipes. The
text discusses the traditional and special delights of the
four broad regionsEast, West, North and South. The
staple food and their occasion-oriented backdrop
dominate all the descriptions. The recipes are simple,
tested and standardized so that they can be easily
adaptable by the students and professionals of college
and food service organizations.
Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of
hotel management, this textbook will also be useful for
the hoteliers and budding professional chefs as it caters
to the syllabi prescribed in many universities.
KEY FEATURES
The book covers:
Staple diet of the people of different religions, cultures
and customs.
Varied usage of spices and composite masalas.
Different types of gravies used.
Innumerable dishes and their preparations .
Various domestic tips for kitchen management.
Guidelines on keeping the kitchen fresh and free of
odours.
Complete Indian cuisine integrated in one
compendium.
Contents: Preface. IntroductionThe Different Aspects
of Indian Cuisine. Different Ways of Cooking in India.
Equipments Used in Cooking. Hindi to English Translation.
Spices Mixture or Masalas. Indian Gravies. Mukhwas.
Culinary Regions of India. 1. North Indian School
Kashmir. Punjab. Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand. 2. East
Indian SchoolBengal. Orissa. Bihar. Sikkim. Assam. 3.
West Indian SchoolGujarat. Rajasthan. Madhya
Pradesh. Maharashtra. Goa. 4. South Indian School
Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu. Karnataka. Kerala. Index.
RAO
Fundamentals of Food Engineering

D.G. RAO, Scientist and Head, Central Food Technological
Research Institute (CFTRI) Resource Centre, Hyderabad.
Food technology is the application of food science to
the selection, preservation, processing, packaging,
distribution and use of safe nutritious and wholesome
food. The amalgamation of food technology with
engineering operations has given birth to the discipline of
food engineering.
Divided into four parts, the book begins with a brief
introduction to food technology and its historical
importance and development in the first part. The second
part covers the basic principles, materials and energy
balance concepts that prepare a solid ground for easy
comprehension of the technology involved.
The third part, which deals with unit operations in food

processing, is the core component of the book. It
includes all the transport phenomena, mechanical
operations, size reduction, grinding and milling. A
separate chapter is devoted to microwave heating in view
of its importance
in food processing. Dehydration, solvent extraction,
distillation, crystallization and mechanical operations
have been discussed extensively. The fourth part deals
with food industry management, and the peripheral and
integrated food engineering operations.
The present textbook is designed for students of BTech
(Food Technology/Food Engineering) and MSc (Food
Technology). Besides, the students of Biochemical
Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology will
find it immensely useful.
Contents: Foreword.
Preface.
Part
I:
General
IntroductionIntroduction. Food Preservation Methods.
Part II: Basic Engineering PrinciplesBasic Principles.
Thermo Dynamics. Steam Generation and Utilization.
Refrigeration. Humidity and Humidification. Measurement
and Control of Process Parameters. Part III: Unit
OperationsFluid Mechanics. Rheology of Foods. Heat
Transfer by Conduction. Heat Transfer by Convection.
Heat Transfer Equipment. Heat Transfer by Radiation.
Microwave Heating. Evaporation. Diffusion and Mass
Transfer. Dehydration. Equilibrium: Stage Operations.
Extraction. Crystallization. Filtration. Sedimentation and
Centrifugation. Mixing. Size Reduction and Separation.
Material Handling and Transportation. Part IV: Food
Industry ManagementCleaning and Sanitation of
Process Plants. Food Process Economics. Plant Design,
Location and Equipment Layout. Appendices. Index.
SEKHRI
Textbook of Fabric Science:

Fundamentals to Finishing
SEEMA SEKHRI, Head, Department of Fabric and Apparel
Science, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi.
This book is a small step in the direction of giving an
Indian perspective in understanding the world of fabrics
by explaining the factors that contribute to the aesthetics
as well as performance of a textile product.
Organised in five parts, this book adopts a systematic
approach in defining and exploring the concepts of fabric
science. Part I (Fundamentals) discusses the history,
composition, classification and properties of textile fibres.
Part II (Fibre) focuses on the typical traits of the fibre
family. Part III (Yarns) deals with yarn production and its
properties. Part IV (Fabrics) covers weaving, knitting and
other miscellaneous methods of fabric construction along
with the emphasis on the type of fibres used in each
case. Part V (Finishing) highlights the colouration and
functional finishes of any fabric.
SCIENCES
Intended for the undergraduate students of Home
Science and Fabric and Apparel Science, the book will
also cater to the various courses of fashion designing
institutes.
KEY FEATURES
Relevant illustrations and images to help in grasping
the steps of fabric construction.
Chapter-end exercises aimed at testing the factual
knowledge, understanding and application of the
concepts.
Simple examples from everyday life to instil a sense of
curiosity in the readers mind to know more about the
intriguing world of textiles.
Contents: Preface. PART IIntroduction. Classification of
Textile Fibres. Textile Fibre Composition. Fibre Properties.
PART IINatural Protein Fibres. Natural Cellulosics.
Regenerated Fibres. Synthetic and Inorganic Fibres.
PART IIIYarn Production. Yarn Properties. PART IV
Weaving. Knitting. Non-Wovens and Other Methods of
Fabric Construction. PART VFinishing. Finishing with
Colour: Dyeing and Printing. Index.
SIVASANKAR
Food Processing and Preservation

The book provides a comprehensive coverage of the
processing and preservation aspects of food science that
include chemical, microbiological and technological
processes on the one hand, and assessment of food
quality and safety, new and modified foods by
fermentation, food-borne diseases and food spoilage on
the other. The preservation operations involving the use
of high and low temperatures and radiation have also
been discussed in detail.
science and engineering, this study would also be of great
help to postgraduate students offering courses in food
science, and to professionals as well as academicians.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Water. Carbohydrates.
Lipids. Proteins and Enzymes. Vitamins and Minerals.
Food Colours and Flavours. Food Additives. Microorganisms Associated with Food. Fermented Foods and
Food Chemicals. Food Borne Diseases. Food Spoilage.
Food Engineering Operations. Food Conversion Operations. Food Preservation and Use of High Temperatures.
Food Preservation by Evaporation and Drying. LowTemperature Food Processing and Preservation. Food
Preservation by Irradiation and Allied Operations in Food
Industry. Milk and Dairy Products. Vegetables and Fruits.
Cereals, Legumes and Nuts. Meat and Meat Products.
Fats and Oil. Beverages. Sugar, Sweeteners, Honey and
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Confectionery. Salt and Spices. Food Quality. References.

Index.
YOGAMBAL ASHOKKUMAR
Textbook of Bakery and Confectionery,

2nd ed.
YOGAMBAL ASHOKKUMAR is currently working as a Chef
in London. Formerly, she was a faculty at Jenneys
Academy of Tourism and Management, Thiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu.
Baking is both an art and a science, and mastery in
baking allows the baker to be creative in exploring new
and quality products from inconsistent ingredients and
process conditions. This book, now in its second edition,
gives a succinct account of the practical and theoretical
concepts, the methods and processes involved in the
preparation of various bakery products.
The author, with her rich teaching and industry
experience in the field, gives a wealth of information
about making of various yeast-made productsbread,
cakes, biscuits, desserts and pizzatheir ingredients,
leavening agents, and the functions of salt, sugar, eggs,
and so on in bakery production. She also discusses the
use of modern technology machines in bakery
production, icings, decoration, bakery organization, and
many other aspects.
This revised edition updates and simplifies the existing
text in a number of places, and also includes a large
number of colour photos of finished products and
ingredients, which will provide the readers with clear
knowledge about them.
This book is mainly intended as a textbook for
undergraduate students pursuing courses in Hotel
Management, Catering and Nutrition Science and Home
Science. Besides, the book can also be useful as a guide
for home bakers and industrial bakers as well as those
engaged in the profession.
KEY FEATURES
Describes many new bakery items as well as the use of
modern machinery in bakery and confectionery.
Gives a number of Review Questions at the end of
each chapter.
Provides Short Questions and Answers and two Model
Question Papers for self-assessment.
What the Experts Say:
This book contains all the basic information related to
raw materials/ingredients, types of bakery products,
recipes, etc. I am sure that this book will serve as a good
text for the students of Hotel Management and Home
Science.
RAJ KAPOOR, Chief Executive, Assocom India Pvt. Ltd.
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With Mrs. Yogambals rich experience in bakery industry

and education, I strongly feel that this book will help the
students in gaining in-depth knowledge in the field and I
recommend it for all the students.
M. PONNILANGO, Director (Technical)
Jenneys Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Raw Materials. Wheat.
Sugar. Fats and Oils. Eggs. Yeast. Salt. Leavening Agents.
Moistening Agents. Improvers and Emulsifiers. YeastMade Products. Cakes. Icings. Cookies and Biscuits.
Pastries. Hygiene. Bakery Organization and Equipment.
Recipes. Glossary. Short Questions and Answers. Model
Question Papers. Index.
LIFE SCIENCES
Biochemistry
SHANMUGAM, et al.
Laboratory Handbook on Biochemistry

S. SHANMUGAM, Assistant Professor in the Department
of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology,
Coimbatore.
T. SATHISH KUMAR, Senior Lecturer in the Department
of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology,
Coimbatore.
K. PANNEERSELVAM, Associate Professor in the
Department of Microbiology, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College
of Science, Coimbatore.
This systematically designed laboratory handbook
elucidates a number of techniques which help the
students carry out various experiments in the field of
biochemistry. The experimental protocols described in
the handbook have been standardized and performed in
the authors own laboratory.
This handbook is intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of life sciences (biochemistry,
microbiology, biotechnology, plant biotechnology, animal
biotechnology, etc.) and engineering (biotechnology,
biomedical, etc.) for their laboratory courses. Researchers
have to refer to many journals and books to find the right
procedure for their experiments. This handbook is an
attempt to provide students with the often used methods
in a handy format, including explanations of principles,
procedures and interpretations of results of the
experiments.
KEY FEATURES
Includes more than 40 laboratory experiments.
Provides general procedures of the experiments in an
easy-to-understand tabulated format before explaining
them.
Presents as an added feature the physiological
importance of biocomponents like amino acids, uric
acid, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. in human body.
Gives useful information about preparation of

laboratory reagents in separate appendices.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Section
One: Amino Acids, Proteins, Enzymes and other
Nitrogenous CompoundsQualitative Analysis of Amino
AcidsGeneral Procedure. Estimation of Glycine by
Ninhydrin Method. Estimation of Proline by Ninhydrin
Method. Qualitative Analysis of Proteins. Estimation of
Total Proteins by FolinLowrys Method. Estimation of
Total Proteins by Biuret Method. Estimation of Proteins
by Bradford Method. Estimation of Proteins by Copper
(II)Neocuproine Method. Estimation of Proteins by
WarburgChristian Assay (Spectrophotometric Assay at
280 nm). Estimation of Albumin by Bromocresol Green
(BCG) Method. Estimation of Creatinine by Alkaline
Picrate (Jaffes) Method. Effect of pH on the Rate
of Acid Phosphatase Catalyzed Reaction. Effect of
Temperature on the Rate of Acid Phosphatase Catalyzed
Reaction. Estimation of Urea by Diacetyl Monoxime
Thiosemicarbazide (DAMTSC) Method. Estimation of
Uric Acid by Henry Caraway Method. Section Two:
CarbohydratesQualitative Analysis of Carbohydrates
General Procedure. Estimation of Free Reducing Sugars by
3, 5Dinitrosalicylic Acid Method. Estimation of Glucose
by O-toluidine Method. Estimation of Xylose by Orcinol
Method. Estimation of Fructose by Resorcinol Method.
Hydrolysis of Starch and Estimation of Glucose by
Glucose Oxidase and Peroxidase (GODPOD) Method.
Section Three: LipidsQualitative Analysis of Lipids.
Estimation of Cholesterol by Zaks Method. Estimation of
Sterols by LiebermannBurchard Method. Section Four:
Nucleic AcidEstimation of DNA by Diphenylamine
Method. Estimation of DNA by UV Spectrophotometry.
Estimation of RNA by Orcinol Method. Section Five:
Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds, Vitamins,
TanninsEstimation of Alkaloids by Singh and Archana
Sahu Method. Estimation of Flavonoids by Aluminium
Chloride Method (Zhishen Mengcheng, and Jianming).
Estimation of Total Phenolics by Modified Folin
Ciocalteau Method (Eberhardt et al.). Estimation of
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) by 2, 4DNPH Method.
Estimation of Vitamin E by Baker and Frank Method.
Estimation of Tannins by Modified Prussian Blue Method.
Section Six: Invitro Antioxidant AssayFerric Ion
Reducing/Antioxidant Power (FRAP) Assay (Oyaizu
Method). Modified Ferric Ion Reducing/Antioxidant Power
Assay (Modified FRAP Assay). Modified CUPRAC (Cupric
Ion Reducing Antioxidant Capacity) Assay (Resat Apak et
al.). Ferrous Ion Chelating Ability Assay (Decker and
Welch Method). Determination of Total Antioxidant
Capacity by Phosphomolybdenum Method (Prieto et al.).
Modified Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging Assay (Resat Apak
et al.). ABTS Radical Scavenging Assay (Re et al.). DPPH
Radical Scavenging Assay (Shimada et al.). Phytochemical
Screening. Appendices I: Preparation of Laboratory
Reagents: CarbohydratesQualitative. II: Preparation of
Laboratory Reagents: Amino Acids & ProteinsQualitative.
III: Definitions. Index.
SCIENCES
BIOINFORMATICS
TALWAR & SRIVASTAVA (Eds.)
Textbook of Biochemistry and Human

Biology, 3rd ed.
Edited by
G.P. TALWAR, Director, Talwar Research Foundation,
New Delhi. Formerly: Director, National Institute of
Immunology, New Delhi; Professor and Head, Department
of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
New Delhi.
L.M. SRIVASTAVA, Senior Consultant and Head,
Department of Biochemistry, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi. Formerly, Professor and Head, Department of
Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New
Delhi.
This book pools together the knowledge and experience
of those engaged in teaching and research in the field of
biochemistry and disciplines of medical sciences. Now
substantially revised and updated, it provides a
comprehensive coverage of biochemistry in the overall
context of body function (and dysfunction).
Arranged in 17 sections, it begins appropriately with a
section on Chemical Architecture of the Living Systems
and then goes on to consider a diversity of fields with
membranes and receptors, endorphins and encephalins
and prostaglandins at one end of the spectrum to such
topics as biochemistry of common intestinal parasities,
protein-calorie
malnutrition
and
principles
of
chemotherapy at the other end.
The book is intended to be a basic text for the medical
student not only during preclinical years when the subject
is taught, but also during para and clinical years. Being a
handbook of basic information, it will also be useful to
students of human biology and biochemistry.
Contents: Foreword to the First Edition. Preface. Preface
to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition.
Introduction. Section I: Chemical Architecture of the
Living Systems. Section II: Specialised Tissues and Organs.
Section III: Cellular Reactions. Section IV: Foods and
Nutrition. Section V: Vitamins and Minerals. Section VI:
Gastrointestinal Tract. Section VII: Human Genetics,
Biochemical Basis of Inheritance, Expression of Genetic
Information, Genetic Engineering, Viruses. Section VIII:
Hormones. Section IX: Homeostasis. Section X:
Environmental Biochemistry. Section XI: Chemistry and
Biology of Reproduction. Section XII: Elements of
Immunology. Section XIII: Radioisotopes and Their
Application in Medicine. Section XIV: Principles of
Chemotherapy. Section XV: Clinical Chemistry. Section
XVI: Special Topics. Section XVII: Biostatistics. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1965-3 / ` 795.00
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ANANDANATARAJAN
Biomedical Instrumentation and

Measurements
R. ANANDANATARAJAN, Professor and Head, Department
of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering,
Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry.
Designed as a text for the undergraduate students of
instrumentation, electrical, electronics and biomedical
engineering, it covers the entire range of instruments and
their measurement methods used in the medical field.
The functions of the biomedical instruments and
measurement methods are presented keeping in mind
those students who have minimum required knowledge
of human physiology.
The purpose of this book is to review the principles of
biomedical instrumentation and measurements employed
in the hospital industry. Primary emphasis is laid on the
method rather than micro level mechanism. This book
serves two purposes: One is to explain the mechanism
and functional details of human body, and the other is to
explain how the biological signals of human body can be
acquired and used in a successful manner.
KEY FEATURES
More than 180 illustrations throughout the book.
Short questions with answers at the end of each
chapter.
Chapter-end exercises to reinforce the understanding
of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Electronics and Medicine. Bioelectric
Potentials and Transducers. Bioelectric Signal Acquisition.
The Nervous System. The Cardiovascular System.
Pulmonary/Respiratory Systems. Biotelemetry. Electrical
Safety of Medical Equipments and Patients. Medical
Imaging Systems. Therapeutic Units and Analytical
Instruments. Index.
BERGERON
Bioinformatics Computing
BRYAN BERGERON, Harvard Medical School and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This text is a comprehensive practical guide to computing
in the burgeoning field of bioinformatics. It is intended
for students and professionals pursuing careers in
the fields of bioengineering, molecular biology, and
biotechnology, at all levels of their training and practice.
Its goal is to provide readers with a roadmap to the
diverse field of bioinformatics computing as well as indepth information to serve as a valuable reference for
readers already active in the bioinformatics field.
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After an up-to-the-minute overview of the entire field,

the book identifies and describes specific information
technologies in enough detail, offering practical insight
into the full range of bioinformatics applicationsboth
new and emerging. The most relevant areas coveredthe
ones that have direct bearing on researchinclude:
3D visualization: for exploring the inner workings of
complex biological structures
Very large biological databases: object-oriented
database
methods,
data
mining/warehousing,
knowledge management, and more
Advanced pattern matching techniques, including
microarray research and gene prediction
Statistical methods, and distributed computing
techniques
Event-driven, time-driven, and hybrid simulation
techniques.
In the larger context, bioinformatics being an
empowering technology, this book is designed to bring
molecular biologists and biotechnologists up to speed
in computational techniques that apply directly to
their work.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. The Central
Dogma. Databases. Networks. Search Engines. Data
Visualization. Statistics. Data Mining. Pattern Matching.
Modeling and Simulation. Collaboration. Bibliography.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2258-5 / ` 250.00
CROMWELL, WEIBELL & PFEIFFER
Biomedical Instrumentation and

Measurements, 2nd ed.
LESLIE CROMWELL, California State University, Los

Angeles, California.
FRED J. WEIBELL, Veterans Administration, Biomedical
Engineering and Computing Centre, Sepulveda, California.
ERIC A. PFEIFFER, Wells Fargo Alarm Services, Engineering
Centre, Hawthorne, California.
This well-illustrated book provides a broad and highly
practical introduction to all aspects of biomedical
instrumentation from design and use to maintenance.
Readers having an elementary technical background in
electronics or engineering and a casual familiarity with
physiology should find this book quite beneficial.
Besides, students of life sciences and other allied fields
with some knowledge of instrumentation should also find
this text useful. Furthermore, it should prove to be
an excellent reference book for medical/paramedical
personnel.
Second Edition. Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation. Basic Transducer Principles. Sources of Bioelectric
Potentials. Electrodes. The Cardiovascular System.
Cardiovascular Measurements. Patient Care and
Monitoring. Measurements in the Respiratory System.

Noninvasive Diagnostic Instrumentation. The Nervous
System. Instrumentation for Sensory Measurements and
the Study of Behavior. Biotelemetry. Instrumentation for
the Clinical Laboratory. X-Ray and Radioisotope Instrumentation. The Computer in Biomedical Instrumentation.
Electrical Safety of Medical Equipment. Appendices:
A. Medical Terminology and Glossary. B. Physiological
Measurements Summary. C. SI Metric Units and
Equivalencies. D. Problems and Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0653-0 / ` 195.00
GHOSAL & SRIVASTAVA
Fundamentals of Bioanalytical
Techniques and Instrumentation
SABARI GHOSAL, Associate Professor, Amity Institute
of Biotechnology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
A.K. SRIVASTAVA, Director, Amity Institute of
Biotechnology.
Bioanalytical techniques are the integrated methods
used in biological sciences and analytical chemistry.
This comprehensive and well-written book is intended
for those who wish to have a strong foundation in
Biotechnology. The book deals with various concepts,
techniques, and instruments used in bioanalysis as well
as their diverse practical applications.
The text provides a good understanding of the general
laboratory techniques, microscopic methods, various
separation and spectroscopic techniques and many
common issues of experimental design and data
analysis. In addition, it discusses, in detail, various
hydrodynamic techniques like sedimentation and
centrifugation, pH, diffraction methods, bioreactors and,
finally, the application of computers in fermentation
technology.
KEY FEATURES
Covers most bioanalytical techniques studied in
Biotechnology.
Provides a large number of diagrams to illustrate the
concepts and methods.
Contains Review Questions.
This book is primarily intended as a text for undergraduate students of Biotechnology (B.Sc./B.Tech.)
for their course on Methods of Instrumentation and
Bioanalytical Techniques. Many concepts and techniques
covered in the text are also prescribed for postgraduate
courses (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Biotechnology in most Indian
universities. In addition, the book will be extremely useful
as a reference for researchers, the faculty, and
professionals in the field.
Contents: Preface. Abbreviations Used. The Basic
Principles and Common Laboratory Techniques: An
Overview. Direct Observation. General Laboratory
Techniques. Hydrodynamic Methods: Sedimentation
and Centrifugation. Separation Techniques I: Chroma-
SCIENCES
tography. Separation Techniques II: Electrophoresis.
Spectroscopic Techniques. Miscellaneous Methods.
Review Questions. Index.
RAO & RICHARD
Introduction to Biostatistics and

Research Methods, 5th ed.
P.S.S. SUNDAR RAO, Research Coordinator at the Leprosy
Mission Trust India, New Delhi.
J. RICHARD, Consultant in Biostatistics and Research
Methods.
The last decade has produced many textbooks on
Biostatistics, with varying emphasis and degrees of
mathematical complexity. This book has stood the test of
time and continues to enjoy wide acceptance among
students of all health and allied professions, other
students and even qualified health investigators, who find
it practical, simple and yet precise.
This fully updated and thoroughly revised Fifth Edition,
while retaining the fundamental concepts, acquaints the
reader with the advances in the subject. The book
explains the concepts involved in arriving at the sample
size and also a quick solution to the estimation of sample
size. Survival analysis and log-rank test are illustrated
with examples. The essentials of Chi square tests are
simplified and presented. Two-way analysis of variance
(ANOVA) is explained with two examples, with and
without interaction term. The chapters on Research
Methods, Interventional Studies and Observational
Studies provide step-by-step guide to plan and carry out
quality research. Questions given in each chapter will
help the learner to gauge the level of understanding of
the principles and applications. Clues to the use of
computer packages are provided whenever necessary.
Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate medical
students as well as for nursing and paramedical students,
the book will also be immensely useful to medical/health
faculty and researchers in the field of Biostatistics.
KEY FEATURES
A new chapter on Sample Size Determination
Several new sections
Extensive revision of practically all chapters
Provision of new examples
Chapter-end exercises
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Scope of Statistical
Methods in Medicine. Role of Statistics in Clinical
Medicine. Role of Statistics in Preventive Medicine.
Variables. Frequency Distribution. Measures of Central
Tendency and Location. Measures of Dispersion.
Probability. Probability Distributions. Sampling. Basis of
Statistical Inference. Tests of Significance and Estimation.
Linear Regression and Correlation. The Chi-Square Test.
Analysis of Variance. Non-parametric or Distribution-free
Statistical Tests. Vital Statistics. Health Statistics.
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Standardised Death Rates and Life Tables. Demography.

Introduction to Research Methods. Interventional Studies.
Sample Size Determination. Observational Studies. Data
Processing. Presentation of Data. Appendices.
Bibliography. Answers to Selected Questions. Index.
RASTOGI, MENDIRATTA & RASTOGI
Bioinformatics: Methods and

Applications: Genomics, Proteomics and
Drug Discovery, 3rd ed.
S.C. RASTOGI, formerly Professor and Head, Biological
Sciences Group at Birla Institute of Technology and
Science (BITS), Pilani.
NAMITA MENDIRATTA, Vice-President, IL&FS Technologies, New Delhi.
PARAG RASTOGI, has worked in industry in various
capacities in IT and consulting.
Designed as a text for students and professionals
pursuing careers in the fields of molecular biology,
pharmacy and bioinformatics, this third edition continues
to offer a fascinating and authoritative treatment of the
entire spectrum of bioinformatics, covering a wide range
of high-throughput technologies. In this edition, three
new chapters are included along with the coverage of
recent advances in microarray technologies and their
applications.
As a student-friendly text, it embodies several pedagogic
features such as detailed examples, chapter-end
problems, numerous tables, a large number of diagrams,
flow charts, a comprehensive glossary and an up-to-date
bibliography. This book should prove an invaluable
asset to students and researchers in the fields of
bioinformatics, biotechnology, computer-aided drug
design, information technology, medical diagnostics,
molecular biology and pharmaceutical industry.
NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION
A separate chapter on Structural Biology and Virtual
Screening focuses on computational methods for
predicting functional regions of target proteins for drug
development to boost success rate.
A new chapter on Biomarkers introduces the students
to various biomarker strategies and practices for the
development of new drugs.
The chapter on Ion Channels and Aquaporins discusses
their fundamental roles in drug development.
KEY FEATURES
State-of-the-art technologies for gene identification,
molecular modeling and monitoring of cellular
processes
Data mining, analysis, classification, interpretation and
efficient structure determination of genomes and
proteomes
Importance of cell cycle for discovering new drug
targets and their ligands
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Computer-aided drug design and ADME-Tox property

prediction
Bioinformatics: An Introduction. Information Search and
Data Retrieval. Genome Analysis and Gene Mapping.
Alignment of Pairs of Sequences. Alignment of Multiple
Sequences and Phylogenetic Analysis. Tools for Similarity
Search and Sequence Alignment. Profiles and Hidden
Markov Models. Gene Identification and Prediction. Gene
Expression and Microarrays. Protein Classification and
Structure Visualization. Protein Structure Prediction.
Proteomics. Computational Methods for Pathways and
Systems Biology. Introduction to Drug Discovery. Drug
Discovery: Technology and Strategies. Cell Cycle: Key to
Drug Discovery. Structural Biology and Virtual Screening
for Drug Discovery. Emerging Role of Biomarkers in Drug
Development. G-Protein Coupled Receptors as Drug
Targets. Ion Channels and Aquaporins as Potential Drug
Targets. Computer-aided Drug Design. Glossary.
SINGH
Introduction to Biomedical
Instrumentation
MANDEEP SINGH, Faculty Advisor and Former Head,
Department
of
Electrical
and
Instrumentation
Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.
This book presents a detailed introduction to the
fundamental principles and applications of biomedical
instrumentation. It is intended as a textbook for the
undergraduate students of Instrumentation, Electronics,
and Electrical Engineering for a course in biomedical
instrumentation as part of their programmes.
The book familiarizes the students of engineering with
the basics of medical science by explaining the relevant
medical terminology in simple language. Without
presuming prior knowledge of human physiology, it helps
the students to develop a substantial understanding of
the complex processes of functioning of the human body.
The mechanisms of all major biomedical instrumentation
systemsECG, EEG, CT scanner, MRI machine, pacemaker, dialysis machine, ultrasound imaging machine,
laser lithotripsy machine, defibrillator, and plethysmographare explained comprehensively. A large number of
illustrations are provided throughout the book to aid in
the development of practical understanding of the
subject matter. Chapter-end review questions help in
testing the students grasp of the underlying concepts.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Biomedical
Instrumentation. Bio-potential Electrodes, Amplifiers and
Measurement Systems. Cardiovascular Measurements.
Respiratory System Measurements. Neuromuscular and
Nervous Measurements. Sensory and Behavioural
Measurements.
Clinical
Laboratory
Instruments.
Biomedical Imaging Techniques. Therapeutic Equipment.
Patient Monitoring System. Patient Safety and Biomedical

Equipment. Role of Lasers in Healthcare. Prostheses and
Artificial Organs. Telemedicine and Medical Informatics.
Suggested Further Reading. Index.
SRINIVAS
Bioinformatics: A Modern Approach

VITTAL R. SRINIVAS, was a Project Officer in the Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology,
Madras. Currently he is pursuing research towards his
doctoral degree at Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Being an interdisciplinary subject, Bioinformatics is today
covering a range of interest both among the students and
teaching communities. Taking this increasing interest into
account, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to
the subject. The text not only deals with the basic
concepts but it also emphasizes the technical and
practical aspects of the subject.
The book covers the computational tools in bioinformatics, algorithmic aspects as well as technological aspects.
Besides it gives a clear exposition of Viterbi algorithm,
Hidden Markov models, UPGMA, FM algorithm, heuristic,
developing and using substitution matrices, HMMs and
derivation of a number of standard formulae in information theory and statistics. Finally the text focusses on
the technological aspects of bioinformatics such as
sequencing through shot gun methods, microarrays, with
a variety of unsupervised methods in data analysis
with examples, as well as interdisciplinary research in
systems biology.
The book is primarily intended as a text for the students
of Computer Science, Information Technology, undergraduate students of Bioinformatics, PGDCA and
biological sciences and biotechnology. The book should
also be of considerable interest for research scientist in
Chemistry and Pharmacy.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Provides an algorithmic approach to bioinformatics
coupled with latest technologies.
Many complex ideas have been simplified.
Includes topics in sequence searching, sequence
comparison and tree construction.
Contains ample model questions and sample projects
at the end of the book.
Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface.
Acknowledgements. Prologue. Introduction. Part I:
Introduction to BioinformaticsGetting Started with
Linux. Part II: Programming, Database Management and
Information TheoryWorld Wide Web. Perl and Java.
Information Theory. Part III: Sequence Databases and
Sequence AnalysisNational Center for Biotechnology
Information (NCBI). Blast and Fasta: A Search for
Similarity. Part IV: Multiple Sequence Alignment,
Phylogenetic Analysis and Gene PredictionPairwise
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Sequence Alignment and Dynamic Programming.

Phylogeny. Gene Prediction. Part V: Protein Databases,
Protein Domain Searching, and Structure Prediction
Protein Data Bank (PDB). Domain Assignment and
Searching. Native Structure Prediction and Protein Folding
Prediction. Part VI: Sequencing and Genome Mapping
Genome Sequencing. Maps. Part VII: Microarrays and
Systems BiologyWhy the Buzz About Microarrays?
Microarray Design, Data Acquisition and Analysis.
Proteomics. Systems BiologyThe Holy Grail of
Integration. Public Domain Databases and Analysis Tools:
A Compendium. Model Questions. Appendix: Fundamentals of Probability. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.

Glossary. Index.

ISBN-978-81-203-2858-7 / ` 195.00
A.K. CHATTERJI, Formerly Professor of Applied Botany and

Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur;
and Formerly Emeritus Fellow, School of Environmental
Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Intended as a text for the students of M.Sc. (Environmental Science), B.Tech. and M.Tech. (Environmental
Engineering), B.Tech. (Biotechnology) and B.Sc.
(Biotechnology), this thoroughly revised Third Edition
incorporates the latest advances and trends in
Environmental Biotechnology.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BISWAS, et al.

farms.

CHATTERJI
Biotechnology, 3rd ed.
The text focuses on the utilization of modern biological

and biochemical tools, such as Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs), cell biological methods, biosensors,
bioplastics and bio-fuels. It explains how to conserve the
rapidly dwindling bio-resources and judiciously exploit
the bio-sphere and also projects the future possibilities of
this technology in the 21st century.
This book can also serve as a useful guide to research
scholars and practising professionals.
The Third Edition includes
A new chapter (Chapter 10) containing some special
emerging topics, viz. DNA sensing, polymer biodegradation and oil spill bio-remediation.
Updated Chapters 5, 6, 9, 11 with latest information
and developments in environmental biotechnology.
KEY FEATURES
Covers all the aspects of environmental biotechnologyfrom ecosystem to genetic and molecular
levelssupported by authentic data and information.
Delineates strategies and protocols for the utilization
of microbes in solving problems of environment,
including the use of the well-known super-bug
Pseudomonas putida.
Discusses modern biotechnological tools in environmental monitoring and analysis.
Uncovers the production processes and advantages of
bio-fuels.
Acknowledgements. Environment and Biotechnology.
Ecosystem Approach in Environmental Management.
World of Microbes in Relation to Environment.
Conventional Wastewater Treatment Strategies Using
Biosystems. Biotechnological Methods of Pollution
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Detection. Biotechnological Methods in Pollution

Abatement.
Biotechnology
and
Biodegradation.
Biohydrometallurgy
and
Biomining.
Genetically
Engineered Microbes in Biotreatment of Wastes and
Environmental Safety. Emerging Techniques in Specific
Pollution Problems. Eco-friendly Bio-products for
Environmental Health. Environmental Biotechnology in
the 21st Century. Index.
CHEREMISINOFF
Biotechnology for Waste and Wastewater

Treatment
NICHOLAS P. CHEREMISINOFF, a chemical engineer by
trade, has over 20 years of industry and applied research
experience in the field of environmental control and
industrial waste management.
Biological treatment, or biotechnology, is an expanding
field which has shown success in remediation of industrial
and municipal waste problems. Industrial waste
problems, especially those involving hazardous waste, are
an ongoing concern since they pose a serious hazard to
human health or living organisms. The range of hazardous
wastes is large and their effects diverse. There are
numerous instances of mishaps all over the world. During
the last few years, there has been a worldwide move to
remedy these problems.
This book chiefly examines the practices employed for
biological treatment of waste/wastewater and hazardous
wastes. The technologies described involve conventional
treatment processes, their variations as well as recent
research. A promising new technique is in the field of
in-situ bioreclamation of contaminated groundwater
for cleaning up aquifers contaminated with organic
pollutants, such as chlorinated solvents, petroleum
products and pesticides. This particular environmental
problem, being one of the most critical of recent times is
The book is intended for a wide range of audience. It will
be useful to students and academia of civil/chemical/
environmental/public health engineering, environmental
sciences and biotechnology, as well as to professionals,
researchers, environmental specialists, and administrators
working in the field of pollution control. Industrialists
wishing to seek an overview of the field for control of
contaminants and treatment of wastes will also benefit
immensely from this book.
Contents: Preface. About the Author. Biotechnology for
Industrial and Municipal Wastes. Biological Degradation
of Hazardous Wastes. Biological Treatment of Industrial
Wastes: Mutant Bacteria. Nitrification and Denitrification
in the Activated Sludge Process. In-situ Bioreclamation of
Contaminated Groundwater. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1883-8 / ` 225.00
FITCH
Engineering Introduction to
Biotechnology, An
J. PATRICK FITCH.
There are many ways to define biotechnology.
Sometimes biotechnology is considered to be the
use of engineering principles in biology. In this book,
biotechnology is any technique, technology or application that depends on or benefits from information
obtained through the ability to extract, copy, modify or
reintroduce the nucleic acids of an organism.
An Engineering Introduction to Biotechnology is an
insightful text for technical professionals. It is aimed at
creating an opportunity for engineers, physical scientists,
technical managers and marketers to determine if their
technologies and organizations have relevant application
in the life sciences. The author has more than a decade
of experience in this growing field, primarily as a division
leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where
his staff has conducted investigations in genomics, bioengineering, and related engineering research areas.
The book caters to the needs of the non-specialists
wanting to know about biotechnology by introducing the
basic concepts of biology, emphasizing omic or whole
mass approaches, describing large-scale applications
such as DNA sequencing, and demonstrating technical
successes with a few case studies of bioinstrumentation.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction to BiologyBasic
Biology. Nucleic Acids as the Blueprint. Manipulating
Nucleic Acids and Proteins. An Integrated Approach
for Biological Discovery. Part II: Applications and
InstrumentationDNA Sequencing. Detecting Nucleic
Acids. Protein Structure. AppendicesA: Units and
Measures. B: Nonscientific Issues. Recommended
Reading. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2500-1 / ` 125.00
GHATAK
Techniques and Methods in Biology

K.L. GHATAK, former Head, Department of Chemistry,
Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, West Bengal.
This comprehensive and accessible text discusses all the
topics prescribed for the students of Life Sciences taking
the National Eligibility Test (NET). Besides, the book
would also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Biotechnology, and postgraduate students of
Botany and Zoology.
The book discusses spectroscopy which forms the core of
modern research, be it physical sciences or life sciences,
and microscopy, which is now an indispensable analytical
tool in Biological Science, with all its different forms. It
also illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena so as
to justify their widespread applications in modern
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biological, medical and chemical researches. The book
evaluates the role of statistics in biological as well as
physiological/medical phenomena, and systematically
analyses electrophysiological methods, histochemical and
immuno techniques, and molecular biology.
KEY FEATURES
Questions and their answers are interspersed
throughout the text so as to make the discussion clear
and meaningful.
Use of mathematical calculations and formulas is kept
to a minimum.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: Biophysical
MethodsSpectroscopy.
Infrared
Spectroscopy.
Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy. Colorimetry and
Visible
Spectrophotometry.
Fluorescence
and
Phosphorescence Spectrophotometry. Optical Rotatory
Dispersion and Circular Dichroism. Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Spectroscopy. Electron Spin Resonance
Spectroscopy. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. X-ray
Crystallography/Diffraction.
Mass
Spectrometry.
Chromatography.
Part
II:
MicroscopyElectron
Microscopy. Optical/light Microscopy. Fixation and
Staining. Phase Contrast Microscopy. Part III:
RadioactivityRadio isotopes in Analytical Techniques.
Tracer and Tracer Techniques. Biological Effects of
Radiation. Autoradiography. Radiation Dosimetry. Part IV:
Statistical MethodsStatistical Methods. Part V:
Electrophysiological
MethodsElectrophysiological
Methods. Part VI: Histochemical and ImmunotechniquesFlowcytometry
and
Cytophotometry.
Antibody and Immunochemistry. Part VII: Molecular
Biology and Recombinant DNA MethodsElectrophoresis
and Electrofocusing. Centrifugation. Nucleic Acid
Hybridization and Cot Curves. Polymerase Chain Reaction.
Sequencing of Proteins. Nucleic Acid Sequencing.
Strategies for Genome Sequencing and Cloning.
Polymorphism. Library Generation. Mutagenesis.
Carbohydrates. Gene Expression. Microarray Analysis of
Gene Expression. Gene and Gene Knock Out.
Recombinant Protein Expression. Lipids. Index.
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of the whole aspects of downstream processing for

biochemical product recovery.
Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of
biotechnology and chemical engineering, this selfcontained text includes the chapters based on the recent
developments in the industry and academics. It covers
the importance of the downstream processing in terms of
its relevancy to modern days ever-changing consumer
needs, process design criteria relevance to set objectives,
and physicochemical factors that help to formulate the
strategy to develop a configuration among the raw
material, methodology and instruments. This overview is
followed by different downstream processing steps. The
text concludes with the discussion on stabilization of the
product to improve the shelf life of the product.
KEY FEATURES
Includes detailed biological, mathematical, chemical
and physical aspects of downstream processing.
Distinguishes downstream processing from analytical
bioseparation.
Contains numerous illustrations and solved problems.
Contents: Preface. Part 1: IntroductionDownstream
Process Technology: An Overview. Bioproduct
Purification. Downstream Process Economics. Cost
Cutting Strategies in Downstream Processing Industry.
Process Design Criteria for Bioproducts. Characteristics
of Biological Mixtures. Physicochemical Basis of
Bioseparation. Part 2: Removal of InsolublesCell
Disruption Techniques. Filtration. Centrifugation. Part 3:
Product Identification TechniquesCharacterization of
the Product. Analysis of the Product Purity. Part 4:
Product Separation TechniquesDistillation. LiquidLiquid
Extraction. Adsorption. Evaporation. Part 5: Product
PurificationPrecipitation. Membrane Based Separation
Process. Chromatography. Part 6: Product Resolution
Crystallization. Freeze Drying. Bibliography. Index.
KRISHNA PRASAD
KRISHNA PRASAD
Enzyme Technology: Pacemaker of

Biotechnology
NOORALABETTU KRISHNA PRASAD, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, P.A. College of Engineering,

Mangalore, Karnataka.
Today, biochemical process industry demands fast and
economic processes for the partitioning and purification
of biomolecules that give high yield and high purity of the
product. An integral and cost intensive part of these
processes is associated with downstream processing for
product isolation and purification. The aim of this
comprehensive text is to provide an insightful overview
Beginning with an overview of enzymes giving insights

into the physicochemical properties, classifications,
sources, mechanisms and characteristics of enzymes, the
text discusses the enzyme kinetics in detail. It furnishes a
Downstream Process Technology:

A New Horizon in Biotechnology
NOORALABETTU
KRISHNA
PRASAD,
Professor,
Department of Biotechnology, P.A. College of Engineering,
Mangalore, Karnataka.
Keeping in view the well-established place of enzymes in
the field of biotechnology and the recent development in
biotech industries, this comprehensive and well-written
textbook presents the fundamental concepts of enzyme
technology, emphasizing the practical and economic
aspects of enzyme usage.
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great deal of information on potential of enzymes for

their commercial exploitation. The text then goes on to
describe the biotechnical significance of enzymes with
their applications in the fields of food and pharmaceutical
industries. The text is supported by a large number of
solved examples and illustrative diagrams.
Primarily designed for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of biotechnology and biochemical engineering,
the book will also be useful to professionals, researchers
and entrepreneurs.
KEY FEATURES
Written in an easy-to-understand style.
Provides simple, clear and authoritative guide to the
principles and scope of enzymes in biotechnology.
Includes chapter-end review questions based on
recently appeared university question papers.
Contents: Preface. EnzymesAn Overview. Enzyme
Kinetics. Mechanism of Enzyme Action. Significance of
Enzymes. Enzymatic Techniques. Immobilization of
Enzymes. Biocatalytic Applications. Bibliography. Index.
PUROHIT
Introduction to Plant Cell, Tissue and

Organ Culture
SUNIL D. PUROHIT, Professor and Head, Department of
Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
Designed primarily as a text for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, the book discusses the theoretical aspects
and modern applications of plant cell, tissue and organ
culture.
Written with the aim of providing up-to-date information
on the subject, and focused on the concept of
commercialization of plant cell culture, the contents have
been presented with clarity.
The book not only discusses the theoretical aspects of
plant tissue culture but also emphasizes the art of its
practice. It also provides a systematic explanation of
asepsis and methods of sterilization, plant tissue culture
techniques, culture of reproductive structures, plant
tissue culture in germplasm conservation, its applications
in the industry and plant pathology and operation and
management of greenhouse hardening unit. In addition,
it discusses in vitro propagation of plants (micropropagation) with a series of case studies pertaining to
tree species and horticultural crops.
Besides students, the book will also prove to be useful
for researchers, scholars and teachers.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Laboratory Facilities,
Tools and Techniques. Concept of Asepsis and Methods
of Sterilization. Tissue Culture Media. Plant Cell Culture:
Basic Concepts. Initiation of Plant Tissue Culture.
Micropropagation. Protoplast Culture. Culture of

Reproductive Structures. Variability in Tissue Culture.
Secondary Metabolite Production in Culture. Somatic
Embryogenesis. Synthetic Seed Technology. Plant Tissue
Culture in Germplasm Conservation. Plant Tissue Culture
Industry. Greenhouse Hardening Unit Operation and
Management. Tissue Culture in Plant Pathology. Answers
to MCQ. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4677-2 / ` 295.00
SCHNEIDER & SAGAN
Into The Cool: Energy Flow,

Thermodynamics, and Life
ERIC D. SCHNEIDERof National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; National Marine Water
Quality Laboratory.
DORION SAGANcoauthor of Microcosmos and What
Is Life? Science writer to New York Times, Natural History,
and Wired.
Into the Cool is a dazzling exposition of an idea: that life
is fundamentally not a noun, or a thing, but a verb.
Building upon the beautiful subtleties of the Second Law
of Thermodynamics, Eric Schneider and Dorion Sagan
take us on a tour de force through biology, touching upon
the origin of life, sex, evolution, ecology, and even
economics. Along the way, they dethrone the idea that
the gene is the central actor in the drama of life and put
the focus properly back on the plotthe organized flows
of matter and energy that make life what it is. This book
is destined to be a classic.
J. SCOTT TURNER
Physiologist, author of The Extended Organism
The what, why and how of life always intrigued human
race. Scientists, philosophers and theologians all have
tried to answer these questions in their own way. In this
interesting book, the authors explain the basis of life by
drawing a parallel between Life and the second law of
thermodynamics.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction:
Trouble at the EPA. Part I: THE ENERGETICThe
Schrdinger Paradox. Simplicity. Eyes of Fire: Classical
Energy Science. The Cosmic Casino: Statistical Mechanics.
Nature Abhors a Gradient. The River Must Flow:
Open Systems. Too Much, Not Enough: Cycles. Part II:
THE COMPLEXSwirl World. Physics Own Organisms.
Whirlpools and Weather. Part III: THE LIVING
Thermodynamics and Life. Brimstone Beginnings.
Blue Planet Blues. Regress under Stress. The Secret
of Trees. Into the Cool. Trends in Evo-lution. Part IV:
THE HUMANHealth, Vigor, and Longevity. Economics.
Purpose in Life. Appendix: Principles of Open Thermodynamic Systems. References. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2942-2 / ` 325.00
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SHULER & KARGI
Bioprocess Engineering: Basic

Concepts, 2nd ed.
MICHAEL L. SHULER, Cornell University.
FIKRET KARGI, Dokuz Eylul University.
This comprehensive, fully updated text introduces the
essential concepts of biochemical and bioprocess
engineering to students in chemical engineering and
those pursuing courses in related disciplines. The authors
first review the relevant fundamentals of biochemistry,
microbiology, and molecular biology, introducing key
principles that enable bioprocess engineers to achieve
consistent control over biological activity. The text then
reflects the advances that are transforming the field,
ranging from genetic sequencing to new techniques for
producing proteins from recombinant DNA. It introduces
techniques with broad applications to the production of
pharmaceuticals, biologics, and commodities. It also
covers medical applications such as tissue engineering
and gene therapy and those used for solving critical
environmental problems.
Contents: Part 1: IntroductionWhat is a Bioprocess
Engineer? Part 2: The Basics of Biology: An Engineers
PerspectiveAn Overview of Biological Basics. Enzymes.
How Cells Work. Major Metabolic Pathways. How Cells
Grow. Stoichiometry of Microbial Growth and Product
Formation. How Cellular Information is Altered. Part 3:
Engineering Principles for BioprocessesOperating
Considerations for Bioreactors for Suspension and
Immobilized Cultures. Selection, Scale-Up, Operation, and
Control of Bioreactors. Recovery and Purification of
Products. Part 4: Applications to Non-conventional
Biological SystemsBioprocess Considerations in using
Animal Cell Cultures. Bioprocess Considerations in using
Plant Cell Cultures. Utilizing Genetically Engineered
Organisms. Medical Applications of Bioprocess
Engineering. Mixed Cultures. Epilogue. Appendix:
Traditional Industrial Bioprocesses.
ISBN-978-81-203-2110-6 / ` 375.00
SIVASANKAR
Bioseparations: Principles and

Techniques
This systematically organized and well-balanced book
compresses within the covers of a single volume the
theoretical principles and techniques involved in
bioseparations, also called downstream processing. These
techniques are derived from a range of subjects, for
example, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry,
biochemistry, biological science and chemical engineering.
Organized in its 15 chapters, the text covers in the first
few chapters topics related to chemical engineering unit
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operations such as filtration, centrifugation, adsorption,

extraction and membrane separation as applied to
bioseparations. The use of chromatography as practiced
at laboratory as well as industrial scale operation and
related techniques such as gel filtration, affinity and
pseudoaffinity chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, electrophoresis and related methods have been
discussed. The important applications of these techniques
have also been highlighted.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Basic principles involved in the various techniques are
dealt with illustrative diagrams and description.
Worked examples are given at the end of relevant
chapters.
An overview of entire course/subject of bioseparations
is presented in Chapter 1.
The book is intended primarily as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology
both in science and engineering. Some of the topics
covered would also greatly benefit students who wish to
specialize on certain areas as well as those in the industry
engaged in biotechnology research.
Contents: Preface. An Overview of Bioseparations.
Cell Disruption. Filtration. Centrifugation. Adsorption.
Extraction. Membrane Separation Processes. Precipitation. Chromatography: Principles and Practice. Gel
Filtration. Ion Exchange Chromatography and Chromatofocusing. Reversed Phase and Hydrophobic
Interaction Chromatography. Affinity Chromatography.
Electrokinetic Methods of Separation. Finishing
Operations and Formulation. Bibliography. Index.
BOTANY
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farms.
Glossary. Index.
ACQUAAH
Principles of Crop Production: Theory,

Techniques, and Technology, 2nd ed.
This book offers a comprehensive and solid foundation
on the subject. The text aims at engaging the students
directly. It discusses topics such as evolution of crop
production, the key technological advances and their
impact on crop production, new and emerging concepts,
current trends and sustainable agricultural concepts in
straight-to-the-point fashion.
This second edition of the book represents significant
expansion and revision. It contains
Over 50 new figures and 40 new charts to enhance the
presentation and student comprehension
Detailed discussion on risk management and produce
marketing thereby presenting crop production as
business and helping lay the necessary foundation of
solid decision making
Questions throughout the text to get the reader more
involved
Outcomes assessments having multi-structured
questions to test the understanding of the students
Boxed readings having additional information to
enhance the topics presented
The book is an ideal text for courses on Crop Production.

It is also useful for students of Plant Science and
Horticulture courses.
Contents: Preface. Part One: Underlying PrinciplesCrop
Production and Society. Plant Morphology. Fundamental
Plant Growth Processes. Plant Growth and Development.
Crop Improvement. Climate and Weather. Soil and Land.
Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers. Plant and Soil Water. Pests
in Crop Production. Agricultural Production Systems.
Organic Crop Production. Transgenics in Crop Production.
Rangeland and Pastures and Their Management. Tillage
Systems and Farm Energy. Seed, Seedling, and Seeding.
Harvesting and Storage of Crops. Marketing and Handling
Grain Crops. Part Two: Commercial Production of
Selected Field CropsWheat (Common). Rice. Corn.
Sorghum. Barley. Soybean. Peanut. Cotton. Potato.
Alfalfa. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
Latest Print 2011 / 768 pp. / 20 25 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4330-6 / ` 650.00
CHAUBE & PUNDHIR
Crop Diseases and Their Management

H.S. CHAUBE, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology,
College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture
and Technology, Pantnagar.
V.S. PUNDHIR, Associate Professor, Department of Plant
Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of
Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
This comprehensive and uptodate text is designed to
provide information to the readers on all important
aspects of plant pathology in a single volume. The
information on modern areas like Disease diagnosis,
Disease forecasting, Biological control, Epidemiology and
Biotechnology in disease resistance and safe use of
pesticides have been covered, giving most recent
concepts. The text is illustrated with flow diagrams, line
diagrams, photographs and tables for quick and easy
KEY FEATURES
Comprehensive description of various groups of plant
pathogens
Descriptive and illustrated treatment of aspects/issues
pertaining to principles of plant pathology and
principles of plant disease management
In-depth description of diagnosis of plant diseases
Discussion on etiology and management of important
plant diseases.
Intended primarily as a textbook for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of biology and agriculture, this
book would also be useful for researchers, practitioners,
and agribusiness consultants.
Contents: Preface. Plant Diseases. Landmarks in
Development of Plant Pathology. Diagnosis of Plant
Disease. Disease Development. Mechanism of Host
Defence. Genetics of Host Pathogen Interaction. Disease
Development in Populations. Disease Measurement and
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Forecasting. Principles of Plant Disease Management.
Physical Methods. Regulatory Methods. Cultural Practices.
Biological Control. Management Through Host Genes.
Chemical Control. Integrated Plant Disease Management.
Kingdom: Fungi. Kingdom: Protozoa and Plant Diseases.
Kingdom: Chromista (Oomycota), and Plant Diseases.
Phylum: Chytridiomycota and Plant Diseases. Phylum:
Ascomycota and Plant Diseases. Vascular Wilts. Phylum:
Basidiomycota and Plant Diseases. Bacteria and Plant
Diseases. Viruses and Plant Diseases. Mollicutes and Plant
Diseases. Nematodes and Plant Diseases. Phanerogamic
Plant Parasites. Post-Harvest Diseases. Plant Diseases of
Unsettled Etiology. Non-Infectious Disorders. Glossary.
E-References. Index.
GHATAK

Botany and Zoology.
also illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena so
as to justify their widespread applications in modern
KEY FEATURES
and meaningful.
to a minimum.
Infrared
Spectroscopy.
Visible
Spectrophotometry.
Fluorescence
and
Mass
Spectrometry.
Chromatography.
Part
II:
MicroscopyElectron
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Tracer and Tracer Techniques. Biological Effects
of Radiation. Autoradiography. Radiation Dosimetry.
Part IV: Statistical MethodsStatistical Methods. Part V:
and
Cytophotometry.
Carbohydrates. Gene Expression. Microarray Analysis
of Gene Expression. Gene and Gene Knock Out.
NOGGLE & FRITZ
Introductory Plant Physiology, 2nd ed.

G. RAY NOGGLE, Emeritus, North Carolina State University.
GEORGE J. FRITZ, University of Florida.
This comprehensive treatment of the physiology of the
higher green plants discusses whole-plant physiology and
stresses on applications in forestry, agronomy and
horticulture. It features background chapters on plant
organization, chemical composition and photo-physiology.
It also describes recent developments in cell and tissue
culture, protoplast manipulation, and genetic engineering
as related to biological nitrogen fixation, stress
mechanisms and plant productivity. The book includes
transmission and scanning electron micrographs of
cellular and subcellular organization and contains
references. It requires a background in plant science and
chemistry.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. The Organization of
Plants. Cellular Constituents and Their Biosynthesis.
Respiration. Photophysiology. Photosynthesis. Photorespiration. Mineral Nutrition. Assimilation of Inorganic
Nutrients. Transport Phenomena in Plants. General
Considerations. Transport Processes in Plant, Cells and
Tissues. Water as a Plant Constituent. The Plant in
Relation to Water. Plant Growth Substances: Structure
and Physiological Effects. Plant Growth Substances:
Biosynthesis, Analysis, Transport, and Mechanism of
Action. The Physiology of Seeds. Vegetative Plant Growth.
Reproductive Growth. Appendix: International System of
Units. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0455-0 / ` 395.00
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RANGASWAMI & MAHADEVAN
Diseases of Crop Plants in India, 4th ed.

A. MAHADEVAN, Formerly, Director, Centre for Advanced
Studies in Botany, University of Madras.
This fully-revised and enlarged fourth edition introduces
the students to the basic and applied aspects of plant
pathology and to the major diseases of crops and fruit
trees in India. Latest developments in the molecular
biology of diseased plants and control measures are
incorporated in the book.
The book begins with a detailed description on
microorganisms, their morphology, classification,
physiology and genetics. It then deals with symptoms and
methods of studying plant diseases, and the principles of
infection, spread and control measures of various
diseases.
An unique feature of the text is its indepth coverage of
the major diseases of cereals, pulses, vegetables,
oilseeds, fruit trees, cash crops and plantation crops.
Finally, the book presents a critical review of the current
status and future lines of work in plant pathology in the
global scenario, especially with reference to the
developments in biotechnology.
This comprehensive and profusely illustrated text will
be highly valuable to undergraduate and postgraduate
students of agriculture and plant pathology and the
students of botany at all levels.
Second Edition. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface.
Introduction. Microorganisms in General. Methods of
Studying Plant Diseases. Symptoms of Plant Diseases.
Principles of Infection and Spread of Diseases. Principles
of Plant Disease Control. Diseases of Cereals. Diseases of
Pulses. Diseases of Vegetables. Diseases of Oilseeds
Plants. Diseases of Fruit Plants. Diseases of Cash Crops.
Disease of Plantation Crops. A Critical Review. Appendix
Some Common Fixative Stains, Preservatives and Media
Used in Studying Plant Diseases. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1247-0 / ` 350.00
RAVICHANDRA
Methods and Techniques in

Plant Nematology
N.G. RAVICHANDRA, Associate Professor in the
Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bangalore.
Covering the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, this book deals

with a wide range of practical methods and techniques
used in Plant Nematology. It has been designed specially
to fulfill the needs of both undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Agricultural and Horticultural
Universities. It includes both basic and applied aspects of
Plant Nematology.
KEY FEATURES
Includes nematode sampling and extraction techniques
from both soils as well as plant tissues.
Provides keys to identify major plant parasitic
nematodes.
Includes techniques of drawing and measuring
nematodes, histochemical, biochemical and molecular
techniques in addition to important techniques related
to Remote Sensing, Electron Microscopy, Microplots,
Photomicrography, Culturing, Bioagents, Botanicals,
Nematicides, etc.
Exclusive chapters on techniques pertaining to specific
nematode genus/species and non-specific general
techniques applicable to plant nematodes irrespective
of the genus/species.
Provides tips for the better results, important points to
remember, and advantages or disadvantages of the
techniques used.
Besides UG and PG students, this book will serve the
needs of research scholars and scientists engaged in the
field of Plant Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil Microbiology and Entomology. It will also be useful to the
officials/field personnel of the agricultural and horticultural departments and others concerned with plant
protection.
Acquaintance with the Equipments and Materials Used in
Plant Nematology. Methods of Sampling for Plant
Parasitic Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Extraction.
Techniques of Extraction of Nematodes from Plant
Tissues. Keys to Identify Major Genera of Plant Parasitic
Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Culturing.
Techniques to Test Pathogenicity. Techniques of
Handling, Killing, Fixing, Staining and Mounting of
Nematodes. Techniques of Preservation and Staining of
Nematodes in Plant Tissues. Techniques of Drawing and
Measuring Nematodes. Techniques of Histopathology
and Histochemistry in Nematology. Photomicrographic
Techniques.
Electron
Microscopic
Techniques.
Biochemical and Molecular Techniques. Techniques of
Biochemical Estimations in Nematode Infected Plant
Tissues. Methods of Assessing Crop Losses. Techniques
of Nematode Bioassay. Microplot Techniques in
Nematological Research. Techniques of Remote Sensing.
Techniques Related to the Biological Agents of
Nematodes. Techniques Related to Entomopathogenic
Nematodes (EPNs). Techniques Related to Specific
Nematodes. General Techniques. Technique of Soil
Solarization. Technique Soil Fumigation. Techniques for
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Testing Nematicides. Techniques Related to the Use of
Botanicals in Nematode Management. Bibliography.
Index.
VERMA
Introduction to Taxonomy of
Angiosperms
B.K. VERMA, former Professor and Head Department of
Botany, University of Allahabad.
Taxonomy is one of the oldest biological disciplines. This
book presents an account of general principles and aims
of taxonomy in a comprehensive manner. It has been
written mainly to cater the needs of undergraduate
students pursuing courses in Botany/Life Sciences/Plant
Sciences, but it will be useful for postgraduate students
of these disciplines as well.
The book gives a critical account of the important
systems of classification and salient features of the APG II
(Angiosperm Phylogeny Group, 2003) system of plant
taxonomy. It mentions the important rules of plant
nomenclature, and various codes of nomenclature
including the latest Vienna Code of 2006. Further, it
discusses the usefulness of anatomy, embryology,
palynology, chemistry, cytology and ecology under
current trends in plant taxonomy. A thorough coverage of
profusely illustrated 50 important dicotyledonous and
monocotyledonous angiospermic families is the hallmark
of this book. Each family is described covering the
following points: Distribution, vegetative features, floral
description, morphological nature of organs, further
classification, affinities with other families, economic
importance and description of common plant(s). Finally,
the book covers the different aspects and theories
related to the origin of angiosperms, and elucidates the
methods and techniques of herbarium development and
maintenance.
KEY FEATURES
Presents a key to families described in the book.
Provides a pro forma for the description of
angiosperms.
Includes a glossary of important technical terms.
Lists the important Herbaria of India and the world.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. History of Plant
Classification. Important Systems of Classification. Plant
Nomenclature. Current Trends in Plant Taxonomy.
Selected Families of Angiosperms: Dicotyledons. Selected
Families of Angiosperms: Monocotyledons. Origin of
Angiosperms. Field and Herbarium Techniques.
AppendicesI: Key to Families Described in the Book. II:
Pro forma for the Description of a Flowering Plant. III:
Synopsis of Families and Suprafamilial Taxa of
Magnoliophyta. Glossary. References. Index.
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ECOLOGY
KORMONDY
Concepts of Ecology, 4th ed.

EDWARD J. KORMONDY.
This comprehensive text presents the significant concepts
of modern ecology in an intelligible and easy-tounderstand manner. It continues to focus on ecosystem
ecology emphasizing energy flow, biogeochemical cycling,
propulation ecology and community ecology. Designed
for students with some knowledge of biology and
chemistry, its terminology is minimized, and elementary
mathematics is used for quantitative aspects.
KEY FEATURES
New graphics and photographs.
Expanded coverage of abiotic factors including water,
air, insolation, precipitation, soils, nutrients, ionizing
radiation, and fire.
Updated and expanded coverage of energy flow (with
increased emphasis on decomposition), biogeochemical cycling and population and community
ecology.
Incorporation of the interaction between ecology and
evolution.
Expanded section on human ecology with separate
chapters on the human population and anthropogenic
impacts on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the
atmosphere.
An introduction to ecological ethics.
Besides an amalgamated list of references at the
end of the book, appropriate literature citations are
incorporated throughout the text.
Each chapter concludes with a list of key words and a
summary of key points.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Ecology and Ecosystems
Ecology as a Science. The Nature of Ecosystems. Part II:
The Abiotic EnvironmentMinimums, Tolerances, and the
Medium. Insolation, Precipitation, and Climate. Soils,
Nutrients, and Other Factors. Part III: Energy Flow in
EcosystemsEnergy Fixation by Autotrophs. Energy Flow
Beyond the Producers. Part IV: Biogeochemical Cycles and
EcosystemsGaseous and Sedimentary Nutrient Cycles.
Nutrient Budgets and Ecosystems. Part V: Population
EcologyPopulation Growth and Structure. Population
Regulation. Part VI: Community EcologyThe Structure
and Function of Communities. Stability and Change in
Communities. Part VII: Major Ecosystems of The World
Biomes, the Major Terrestrial Ecosystems. Aquatic
Ecosystems. Part VIII: Human EcologyThe Nature of
Human Ecology. The Human Population. Anthropogenic
Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems. Anthropogenic Impact on
Terrestrial Systems. Anthropogenic Impact on the
Atmosphere. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1148-0 / ` 375.00
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RANA
FISHERY SCIENCE
Essentials of Ecology and Environmental

Science, 4th ed.
JADHAV
S.V.S. RANA, Professor in the Department of Zoology and Aquaculture Technology and
also the Coordinator of the Department of Environmental
Science as well as the UGC-Innovative Assistance Environment
Programme in Toxicology at Chaudhary Charan Singh
University, Meerut.
This book, now in its fourth edition, is a lucid
presentation of the fundamental concepts and principles
of ecology and environmental science. Extensively
illustrated, the book provides in-depth coverage of major
areas such as atmospheric and soil science, hydrobiology,
biodiversity, and pollution ecology. It seeks to impart
comprehensive understanding of the major ecological
issues, policies and laws, crucial for solving environmental
problems. New sections on vital topics such as acid rain
and deposition, metapopulations, environmental disasters
and the Bali Summit on Climate Change 2007 contribute
strongly to this endeavour.
The book is primarily intended for undergraduate (B.Sc.)
students of environmental science and other relevant
biological sciences. It will also be very useful for
postgraduate (M.Sc.) students of these subjects as well as
field professionals and researchers.
KEY FEATURES
Use of indigenous examples for explaining subject
matter
Coverage of extreme environments such as Antarctica,
the Arctic region, open oceans, and deserts, along with
up-to-date information on major ecosystems
Chapters devoted to biodiversity as well as natural and
genetic resources of India
Detailed descriptions of ecocompartments such as
atmosphere and lithosphere
Acknowledgements. Definition, Scope and History of
Ecology. Ecology and Evolution. Environmental
Adaptations. Climate and Atmosphere. Earth and
Lithosphere. Hydrosphere. Biosphere. Bio-Geochemical
and Nutrient Cycles. Environmental Factors and Species
Interactions. Biodiversity. Genetic Resources. Natural
Resources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests). Ecology
of Populations. Concept of Community. Ecosystem
(Structure and Function). Fragile Ecosystems. Air
Pollution. Water Pollution. Noise Pollution. Radioactive
Pollution. Solid Waste Pollution. Land Pollution. Global
Environmental Problems. Environmental Disasters.
Environmental Institutions, International Cooperation and
Law. Glossary. Index.
UJWALA JADHAV, Reader, Department of Life Sciences,

University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
Aquaculture, farming of aquatic animals and plants, is
one of the worlds fastest growing food production
systems. This text provides an excellent elucidation of the
concepts of aquaculture along with its impact on the
environment.
Written in a style that makes the subject both interesting
to read and easy to understand, this text describes the
scope and principles of aquaculture, and the design and
management of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. It
explains different types of culture systems and practices,
as well as different criteria for the selection of species for
culture. The text discusses some common diseases in
aquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further
elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquatic
species and focuses on harvesting and post-harvesting
technology.
Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent
years and it is now applied to aquaculture for
improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses in
detail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. In
addition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in
India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed.
The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of
aquaculture practices on the environment.
KEY FEATURES
Provides a list of major important aquaculture species
cultured worldwide.
Presents the latest data to enhance the utility of
the text.
Gives special emphasis on aquaculture practices
in India.
students of zoology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and fisheries (B.F.Sc.
and M.F.Sc.). It will also be useful to aquaculturists and
environmentalists.
Contents: Preface. Basics of Aquaculture. History of
Aquaculture. Aquafarm Engineering. Types of Culture
Systems. Different Culture Practices. Species Selection in
Aquaculture. Diseases in Aquaculture. Feed Formulation
in Aquaculture. Harvesting-post-harvesting Technology
and Processing in Aquaculture. Biotechnology in Aquaculture. Carp Culture. Prawn Culture. Pearl Culture. Seaweed
Culture. Impact of Agriculture on Environment. Index.
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MICROBIOLOGY
RANGASWAMI & BAGYARAJ
Agricultural Microbiology, 2nd ed.

D.J. BAGYARAJ, Professor of Microbiology, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
This book is about the study of microbes and the
fundamental aspects of microorganisms and their
relationship to agriculture. Designed for undergraduate
and postgraduate students of agriculture and biology, this
basic and well illustrated text provides a comprehensive
presentation of microorganisms.
The book begins with some basic information on microorganisms including methods of study and classification.
It then goes on to describe their morphology, physiology,
biochemistry and genetics. A discussion on soil
microorganisms along with pathogenic forms and their
effect on plants is also given. The text concludes with a
fairly detailed account of microbial biotechnology which
covers most of the recent advances in the area.
This is the second edition of the authors highly
successful earlier edition for which Dr. Selman A.
Waksman, discoverer of Streptomycin, write the
Foreword. The author worked with this Nobel Laureate at
Rutgers State University.
Contents: Foreword by Seiman A. Waksman. Introduction. Historical. Methods of Studying Microorganisms.
Classification of Microorganisms. Morphology and
Cytology of Microorganisms. Physiology and Biochemistry
of Microorganisms. Genetics of Microorganisms.
Microorganisms in Soil. Plant Pathogenic Microorganisms.
Microorganisms in Food and Dairy Industry. Microorganisms Harmful to Man and Animal. Microorganisms
in Miscellaneous Roles. Microbial Biotechnology.
Appendix: Some Common Media for Culturing Microorganisms. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0668-4 / ` 250.00
RAO
Introduction to Microbiology
A.S. RAO, Former Professor, Nagarjuna University,
Guntur.
The book brings together information on the widest
range of topics in microbiology in a single source. Written
in a concise manner and ideally suited for students and
teachers at colleges, this book discusses microbiology in
sufficient depth. Elaborate illustrations are provided for
easy understanding of the subject. The text includes
immunology, biology and infectious disease principles.
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KEY FEATURES
Covers fundamental principles and main applications of
microorganisms in an organised manner.
Presents an intelligible survey of microorganisms and
detailed structure of bacteria as well as a brief
consideration of their classification.
Discusses features, classification and importance of
viruses.
Provides basic information on bacterial metabolism,
genetics and immunology. Also covers environ-mental
aspects and infectious diseases.
Illustrates details of chemical structures and metabolic
pathways.
Explains basic principles of microbial genetics
and immunology in simple terms with suitable
illustrations.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. The Structure of
Microbial Cells. A Survey of Microorganisms and Viruses.
Morphology and Classification of Bacteria. Viruses.
Nutrition and Growth of Bacteria. Metabolism of
Bacteria. Microbial Genetics. Immunology. Microorganisms in the Environment. Microorganisms in
Industry and Food. Microorganisms in Human Diseases.
Basic Methods in Microbiology. List of Books for Further
Reading. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1217-3 / ` 150.00
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

HUNTER
Processes of Life, The: An Introduction

to Molecular Biology
LAWRENCE E. HUNTER, a founder of the International
Society for Computational Biology, is Director of the
Computational Bioscience Program and of the Center for
Computational Pharmacology at the University of
Colorado School of Medicine.
Becoming conversant with the intricacies of molecular
biology and its extensive technical vocabulary can be a
challenge, though, as introductory materials often seems
more like a barrier than an invitation to the study of life.
This text offers a concise and accessible introduction to
molecular biology, requiring no previous background in
science; it covers the basics in all aspects of molecular
biology, from biochemistry and evolution to molecular
medicine and biotechnology.
A reader who has mastered the information in The
Processes of Life is ready to move on to more complex
material in almost any area of contemporary biology.
The Processes of Life is an excellent introduction
to molecular biology. By deconstructing an exceedingly
complicated body of information into a set of core
principles, Hunter provides the reader with a framework
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for grasping the strengths and challenges of modern

biology... this books clarity and frankness make it an
invaluable resource for any person, from any profession,
seeking an introduction to molecular biology.
ANDREA L. SUREZ, PhD and Robert P. Dellavalle, MD,
PhD, MSPH, Journal of the American Medical Association
Larry Hunter has once again taken a complicated field
and reduced it to a set of key principles and associated
examples. His writing style mirrors his personality
enthusiastic, frank, and to the point. This book is a great
way for those with a technical background to get up to
speed on modern biology and the wealth of challenges it
provides.
RUSS B. ALTMAN, Professor of Bioengineering,
Genetics, and Medicine
Chairman, Department of Bioengineering, and
Director, Biomedical Informatics Training Program
Stanford University
Contents: Preface. In the Beginning. Evolution. A Little Bit
of Chemistry. The Structure and Function of Bacteria.
Biological Macromolecules. Eukaryotes. Multicellular
Organisms and Development. Anatomy, Physiology, and
Systems Biology. Disease and Its Treatment. Molecular
Biotechnology. Molecular Bioethics. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4078-7 / ` 350.00
MAHABAL RAM
Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and

Genetics
MAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research,
Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.
This comprehensive and well-written text provides
thorough understanding of the principles and applications
of cytogenetics and genetics in an easy-to-understand
style.
The text is divided into Four parts. Part I on Principles of
Cytogenetics deals with evolution and structure of cell,
cell division and change, and structure of genetic
material. Part II on Principles of Genetics provides
detailed discussions on transmission, distribution and
arrangement of genetic material, and evolution of
species. Part III which is on Molecular Genetics discusses
functions of genetic material including biotechnology and
genetic engineering, and the last Part IV on Quantitative
Genetics deliberates on the course of genetic material in
populations.
A historical approach to the subject has also been
presented to show the continuity and progress.
KEY FEATURES
Incorporates latest and up-to-date information on the
subjects covered.
Provides review questions at the end of each chapter
to test the understanding of the concepts discussed.
Gives ample references to explore further.

The book is eminently suitable for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoology
and biotechnology for courses in genetics/genetics and
cytogenetics. In addition, the book would also be
useful to students appearing in different competitive
examinations.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: Principles
of CytogeneticsEvolution of Cell. Cell Division.
Organization of Chromosome and Theory of Heredity.
Chromosomal Aberrations (Structural). Chromosomal
Variation (Numerical), Polyploidy and Its Evolutionary
Significance. Part II: Principles of GeneticsMendel and
Principles of Heredity. Exceptions to Mendelian Principles
of Inheritance. Linkage and Crossing Over. Evolution
of Species. Multiple Alleles and Blood Groups. Sex
Determination and Sex Linkage. Inheritance of
CytoplasmicGenetic System. Gene and Environmental
Adaptation. Genetics of Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.
Mutation and Mutagenesis. Part III: Molecular Genetics
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): Their Structures and
Functions. DNA Synthesis. Discovery of Genetic Code.
Fine Structure of Gene. Gene Regulation and Expression
(Transcription and Translocation). GeneEnzymeProtein
Relationship. Biotechnology and Transgenetic Plants.
Plant Genetic Engineering. Concept of Gene Cloning and
Procedure for Reconstruction of Recombinant DNA.
Part IV: Quantitative GeneticsConcept of Probability.
Multiple Factor Hypothesis and Polygenic Inheritance.
Genetic Components of Variances. Role of Genotype and
Environment in Quantitative Traits. Population Genetics.
Measurement of Quantitative Characters. Appendix.
Glossary. Index.
MOHANAN
Essentials of Plant Breeding

K.V. MOHANAN, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding
in the Department of Botany, University of Calicut,
Kerala.
Essentials of Plant Breeding provides comprehensive
coverage of principles and practices used in plant
breeding. Covering basic concepts of genetics and
conventional methods, the book discusses all modern
methods and advance techniques of plant breeding. It
also deals with the pest and disease resistance, quality
improvement, heterosis breeding, ideotype breeding, etc.
The book has a special mention on variety release, seed
certification, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and
sustainable agriculture.
The present book is primarily intended for the
undergraduate students of agricultural sciences and
botany. The book is also useful for the postgraduate
students of botany and plant science.
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Contents: Preface. Plant BreedingAn Overview.
Biological Foundations of Plant Breeding. Conventional
Methods of Plant Breeding. Modern Methods of Plant
Breeding. Breeding for Special Purposes. Variety Release
and Seed Certification. Intellectual Property Rights and
Plant Breeding. Sustainable Agriculture. Index.
PEVZNER
Computational Molecular Biology:

An Algorithmic Approach
PAVEL A. PEVZNER, Professor, Departments of
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biological Sciences,
University of Southern California.
Computational Molecular Biology is an emerging
discipline which is increasingly engaging the attention of
computer scientists, mathematicians, and biologists.
This text covers a broad range of algorithmic and
combinatorial topics and shows how they are connected
to molecular biology and biotechnology. The book has
substantial computational biology without formulas
component that gives biological motivation and
computational ideas in a simple way. This simplified
presentation of biology and computing aims to make the
book accessible to computer scientists entering this new
area and to biologists who do not have sufficient
background for more involved computational techniques.
Every chapter has an introductory section that describes
both computational and biological ideas without any
formulas.
The book concentrates on computational ideas rather
than details of the algorithms and makes special efforts
to present these ideas in an easy-to-understand manner.
KEY FEATURES
The text covers new ideas for example,
Computational Proteomics, Genome Rearrangements,
Sequence Comparison and DNA Arrays as well as old
ideas, for instance, Restriction Mapping, to show that a
synthesis of both is necessary for a holistic understanding of the subject.
The last section in each chapter briefly describes the
important recent developments that are outside the
body of the chapter.
Large number of diagrams are provided to illustrate
the concepts.
One chapter is exclusively devoted to Problems.
The exhaustive Bibliography would fuel further
research into the subject.
This up-to-date and well-researched study would prove to
be extremely useful to students of molecular biology,
bioinformatics, computer science, and mathematics.
Besides, professionals in the field should value it for the
new insights it provides into the subject.
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Contents: Preface. Computational Gene Hunting.

Restriction Mapping. Map Assembly. Sequencing. DNA
Arrays. Sequence Comparison. Multiple Alignment.
Finding Signals in DNA. Gene Prediction. Genome
Rearrangements. Computational Proteomics. Problems.
All You Need to Know about Molecular Biology.
ISBN-978-81-203-2550-0 / ` 350.00
SINGH & MEHTA
Human Body Measurements: Concepts

and Applications
S.P. SINGH, Professor, Department of Human Biology,
Punjabi University, Patiala.
PROMILA MEHTA, Professor, Department of Human
Biology, Punjabi University, Patiala.
A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it in
terms of height, weight or massthe increased
awakening to stay fit and to be in shape has led to an
urge to be familiar with the human anatomy and its
measurements.
A compendium of numerous conceptual issues on human
body physique, body composition and nutritional status,
this book comprehensively discusses various protocols for
measuring human body parts. The emphasis is laid on the
recommendations made by International Biological
Programme (IBP) on Human Adaptability.
In addition, the book effectively reveals subtle differences
between those individuals who otherwise look similar
through various somatotyping techniques (like Heath and
Carter). The book also explains how body measurements
determine the growth and development of a child; and
factors like chronic illnesses, and obesity in an adult.
KEY FEATURES
Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on the
subject
Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of all the
concepts
Review questions to test students aptitude on the
subject
Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of
Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, Physical
Education and Sports Sciences, this book is equally
beneficial for the physical instructors.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Body Measurements.
Body Proportions. Body Composition. Human Physique.
Heath-Carter Method of Somatotyping. Anthropometry
and Nutritional Status. Growth, Maturation and Physical
Performance. Applications of Anthropometry. Appendix.
References. Bibliography. Index.
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STRICKBERGER
Genetics, 3rd ed.

MONROE W. STRICKBERGER, University of Missouri,
St. Louis.
Genetics occupies a unique central position among the
various biological sciences because of its diverse
specializations. This acclaimed book provides the basic
theoretical information on genetics, the study of heredity
and details some of the experiments and reasoning which
yield this information.
The book is organized into six parts and deals with the
identification, transmission and distribution, arrangement,
structure, and function of genetic material. The last part
of the book deliberates on the course of genetic material
in populations. The comprehensive material is supported
by a multitude of illustrations and references and
problems in every chapter.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements Part I
Identification of Genetic Material: History of the Problem.
Cellular Division and Chromosomes. Reproductive Cycles.
Nucleic Acids. Replication and Synthesis of Nucleic Acids.
Part IITransmission and Distribution of Genetic
Material: Mendelian Principles: I. Segregation Mendelian
Principles: II. Independent Assortment. Probability and
Statistical Testing. Dominance Relations and Multiple
Alleles in Diploid Organisms. Environmental Effects and
Gene Expression. Gene Interaction and Lethality. Sex
Determination and Sex Linkage in Diploids. Maternal
Effects and Cytoplasmic Heredity. Quantitative
Inheritance. Analysis of Quantitative Characters.
Part IIIArrangement of Genetic Material: Linkage and
Recombination.
Gene
Mapping
in
Diploids.
Recombination in Fungi. Recombination in Bacteria.
Recombination in Viruses. Part IVChange and Structure
of Genetic Material: Chromosome Variation in Number.
Changes in Chromosome Structure. Gene Mutation.
Induced Genetic Changes and DNA Repair Mechanisms.
Genetic Fine Structure. Part VFunction of Genetic
Material: Genetic Control of Proteins. Information
Transfer and Protein Synthesis. Nature of Genetic Code.
Gene Regulation. Gene Manipulation. Differentiation
and Pattern. Part VICourse of Genetic Material in
Populations: Gene Frequencies and Equilibrium. Changes
in Gene Frequencies. Inbreeding and Heterosis. Genetic
Structure of Populations. Speciation and Evolution.
Prospects for the Control of Human Evolution. Author
Index. Subject Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0949-4 / ` 575.00
VENNISON
Laboratory Manual for Genetic

Engineering
S. JOHN VENNISON, Lecturer in the Department of
Biotechnology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli.
This systematically designed laboratory manual elucidates
a number of techniques which help the students

carry out various experiments in the field of genetic
engineering.
The book explains the methods for the isolation of DNA
and RNA as well as electrophoresis techniques for DNA,
RNA and proteins. It discusses DNA manipulation by
restriction digestion and construction of recombinant
DNA by ligation. Besides, the book focuses on various
methodologies for DNA transformation and molecular
hybridization. While discussing all these techniques, the
book puts emphasis on important techniques such as
DNA isolation from Gram positive bacteria including
Bacillus sp., the slot-lysis electrophoresis technique which
is useful in DNA profile analysis of both Gram negative
and positive bacteria, plasmid transduction in Bacillus sp.,
and the conjugal transfer of plasmid DNA in cyanobacteria, Bacillus and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
This book is intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of biotechnology for their
laboratory courses in genetic engineering. Besides,
it will be useful for the students specializing in
genetic engineering, molecular biology and molecular
microbiology.
KEY FEATURES
Includes about 60 different experiments.
Contains several figures to reinforce the understanding
of the techniques discussed.
Gives useful information about preparation of
stock solutions, DNA/protein conversions, restriction
enzymes and their recognition sequences, and so on in
Appendices.
Contents: Preface. Isolation of Genomic DNA from Gram
Negative, Gram Positive Bacteria, Blood and Mammalian
Tissue. Isolation of Plasmid DNA from Gram Negative and
Gram Positive Bacteria. Isolation of RNA from Bacteria
and Cultured Mammalian Cells. Estimation of Nucleic
Acids. Restriction Digestion and Ligation of DNA.
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Randomly Amplified
Polymorphic DNA. Electrophoresis of Nucleic Acids. Slot
Lysis Agarose Gel Electrophoresis. Purification of DNA
from Agarose and Polyacrylamide Gels. Transformation of
Gram Negative and Gram Positive Bacteria with Plasmid
DNA. Estimation of Proteins. Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis for Proteins.
b-Galactosidase Assay. Transduction of Plasmid DNA
Using CP51 and CP54 Bacteriophages. Bacterial
Conjugation. Blotting Techniques. 32P Labelled Probe
Preparation and Measurement of Radioactivity in
Radiolabelled Nucleic Acid. Hybridization Techniques.
Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3814-2 / ` 125.00
SCIENCES
NEUROSCIENCE
GOLDBERG & WEINBERGER (Eds.)
Genetics of Cognitive Neuroscience, The

Edited by
TERRY E. GOLDBERG, Professor of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
and Director of Neurocognitive Research at the Zucker
Hillside Hospitals Psychiatry Research Division and the
Litwin Zucker Alzheimers Research Center at the Long
Island Medical Center in Manhasset, New York.
DANIEL R. WEINBERGER, Chief of the Clinical Brain
Disorders Branch and Director of Genes, Cognition, and
Psychosis Program at the National Institute of Mental
Health of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,
Maryland.
The Genetics of Cognitive Neuroscience aims to give
the reader a working understanding of the influence
of specific genetics variants on cognition, affective
regulation, personality, and central nervous system
disorders.
It has been known that the aspects of behavior runs in
families; studies shows that characteristics related to
cognition, temperament, and all major psychiatric
disorders are heritable.
The book offers a primer on understanding the genetic
mechanisms of such inherited traits.
The chapters emphasize fundamental issues regarding the
design of experiments, the use of bioinformatics tools,
the integration of data from different levels of analysis
and the validity of finding, arguing that association
between genes and cognitive processes must be
replicable and placed in a neurobiological context for
validation.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. I: Methodologies for
Genetic Association Studies of CognitionMolecular
Genetics and Bioinformatics: An Outline for
Neuropsychological GeneticsLucas Kempf and Daniel R.
Weinberger. Statistical Methods in Neuropsychiatric
GeneticsKristin K. Nicodemus and Fengyu Zhang.
Animal Models of Genetic Effects on Cognition
Francesco Papaleo, Daniel R. Weinberger, and Jingshan
Chen. II: Genetic Approaches to Individual Differences in
Cognition and Affective RegulationThe Genetics of
Intelligence Danielle PosthumaEco J.C. de Geus, and Ian
J- Deary. Candidate Genes Associated with Attention and
Cognitive ControlJohn Fossella, Jin Fan, and Michael I.
Posner. Genetics of Corticolimbic Function and Emotional
ReactivityAhmad R. Hariri, Erika E. Forbes, and Kristin L.
Bigos. Genes Associated with Individual Differences in
Cognitive AgingTerry E. Goldberg and Venkata S.
Mattay. III: Genetic Studies of Cognition and Treatment
Response in Neuropsychiatric DiseaseGenetics of
Dyslexia: Cognitive Analysis, Candidate Genes, Comorbidities, and Etiologic InteractionsBruce F. Pennington,
Lauren M. McGrath, and Shelley D. Smith. Cognitive
Intermediate Phenotypes in Schizophrenia GeneticsGary
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Donohoe, Terry E. Goldberg, and Aiden Corvin. The

Genetic Basis for the Cognitive Deterioration of
Alzheimers DiseaseJohn M. Ringman and Jeffrey L.
Cummings. Pharmacogenetic Approaches to Neurocognition in SchizophreniaKatherine E. Burdick and Anil
K. Malhotra. Contributors. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4299-6 / ` 295.00
ZOOLOGY
BASIR
Textbook of Immunology, 2nd ed.

SEEMI FARHAT BASIR, Professor, Department of
Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduate
and postgraduate students of Biosciences, Biotechnology
and Biochemistry, this compact and well-organized text
now in its Second Edition introduces a chapter on
Immunity to Infectious Agents.
The book gives complete coverage of all the key topics in
modern immunology without excessive detail or
theoretical discussion. Each chapter is enriched with
numerous well-labelled illustrations. Beginning with an
introduction to the immune system including different
types of immunity, immunogens and immunoglobulins,
this text covers the basic concepts of antigenantibody
interaction and various methods of determining them.
It also includes topics on lymphocytes, Major
Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) and its classes, graft
rejection, and complement pathways. The book
concludes with a description on different types of
vaccines, and cytokines which are a group of regulatory
proteins.
This textbook will also be useful to the students of
B.Tech. (Biotechnology).
KEY FEATURES
Encompasses the most important topics on HIV and
AIDS.
Emphasizes the concept of tumour immunology and
the therapeutic strategies used against tumours.
Discusses autoimmunity, its causes and current
therapies.
Includes multiple-choice questions at the end of each
chapter.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to the Immune System.
Antigens. Immunoglobulins: Structural and Functional
Basis of Antibody Diversity. AntigenAntibody Interaction.
Generation, Activation and Differentiation of Lymphocytes. Major Histocompatibility Complex. Complement.
Tolerance and Immunosuppression. Hypersensitivity.
Transplantation and Immunosuppression. Tumour
Immunology. Autoimmunity. Immunodeficiency. Vaccines.
Cytokines. Immunity to Infectious Agents. Answers. Index.
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FAIN
Molecular and Cellular Physiology of

Neurons
GORDON L. FAIN is Professor of Physiological Science,
Ophthalmology, and Neuroscience at the University of
California, Los Angeles.
For understanding the functions of the brain, it is
essential to understand how the individual molecules
and cells within the nervous system function and how
they ultimately shape our behavior. This book provides a
comprehensive and up-to-date account of what we know,
what we want to know, and what we can expect to
discover in the near future about the functioning of brain
at the level of molecules and cells.
The text presents the subject from fundamentals
to the most sophisticated concepts and latest discoveries:
from membrane potentials to recent experiments
on voltage-gated ion channels, from descriptions of
receptors, G protein, effector molecules, and secondary
messengers to an account of our current understanding
of long-term potentiation. Each chapter discusses
individual experiments and illustrates the techniques and
approaches that have formed our present view of nervecell function.
The book aims at graduate and postgraduate students
of physiology, medical biotechnology and students
of neural and cognitive sciences. It should also be of
interest to anyone interested in the role of molecules and
cells in the central nervous system.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part One: Electrical
Properties of Cells and HomeostasisPassive Electrical
Properties of Neurons. Ion Permeability and Membrane
Potentials. Ion Pumps and Homeostasis. Part Two: Active
Propagation of Neural SignalsAction Potentials: The
Hodgkin-Huxley Experiments. The Structure and Function
of Voltage-Gated Channels. The Diversity of VoltageGated Channels. Part Three: Synaptic Transmission and
Ligand-Gated ChannelsPresynaptic Mechanisms of
Synaptic Transmission. Excitatory Transmission. Inhibitory
Transmission. Part Four: Metabotropic Transmission
and NeuromodulationReceptors and G Proteins.
Effector Molecules. Calcium and Nitric Oxide. LongTerm Potentiation. Part Five: Sensory Transduction
Mechanoreceptors. Photoreceptors and Olfactory
Receptors. Appendix: Symbols Used. References. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2734-9 / ` 495.00
GHATAK


Botany and Zoology.
also illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena so
as to justify their widespread applications in modern
KEY FEATURES
and meaningful.
to a minimum.
Infrared
Spectroscopy.
Visible
Spectrophotometry.
Fluorescence
and
Mass
Spectrometry.
Chromatography.
Part
II:
MicroscopyElectron
Tracer and Tracer Techniques. Biological Effects of
Radiation. Autoradiography. Radiation Dosimetry.
Part IV: Statistical MethodsStatistical Methods. Part V:
and
Cytophotometry.
Carbohydrates. Gene Expression. Microarray Analysis
of Gene Expression. Gene and Gene Knock Out.
MANDAL
Human Parasitology
FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor in Zoology,
Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal.
This well-organized book discusses the morphology and
SCIENCES
life cycle of human parasites, as well as the mode of
transmission, incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of parasitic diseases. It also explains the
concept of zoonotic diseases, adaptive features and
disease management in light of recent studies. The book
emphasizes the evolutionary and eco-physical aspects of
human parasites and shows how parasitic infection
spreads today.
The book is intended as a text for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Zoology and Life Sciences. In
addition, it would also be highly valuable for public health
workers and health professionals.
KEY FEATURES
Explains the life cycle of each parasite with the help of
diagrams.
Deals with newly discovered parasites such as
cryptosporidium purvum and cyclospora cayentanensis.
Discusses the emerging food-borne, water-borne and
vector-borne diseases.
Contains a glossary of important terms related to
human parasitology.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Parasitism.
Evolutionary Aspects of Hosts and Parasites. Ecological
and Physiological Aspects in Parasitology. Present Trends
of Human Parasitic Infections. Protozoa and Diseases.
Helminths and Diseases. Nematodes. Arthropods and
Disease Transmission. Glossary. References. Index.
MANDAL
Invertebrate Zoology
FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor of Zoology,
This comprehensive book incorporates systematic study
of all invertebrate phyla from protozoa to hemichordata.
It provides detailed description of representative genus of
each of the major groups studied at undergraduate and
postgraduate courses in zoology and life sciences. It gives
contemporary accounts on adaptive morphology,
anatomy, physiology, including diversity in the mode of
locomotion, nutrition respiration, reproduction, and
varied life cycle pattern of representative genus.
This adequately explained and immensely illustrated text,
with updated information, will prove to be a valuable
source for students and academics. The last Chapter on
Conservation of Invertebrates draws special attention of
readers.
Evolution and Taxonomy. Subkingdom Protozoa. Phylum
Porifera. Phylum Cnidaria. Phylum Ctenophora. Phylum
Rotifera. Phylum Phoronida. Phylum Ectoprocta. Phylum
Platyhelminthes. Phylum Aschelminthes. Phylum
Annelida. Phylum Arthropoda. Mollusca. Phylum
Echinodermata. Phylum Hemichordata.

Invertebrates. Glossary. References. Index.
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Conserving

MANDAL
Textbook of Animal Behaviour, 2nd ed.

FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor of Zoology,
This well-accepted book, now stands in its second
edition, is a time-honoured revision and extension of the
previous edition.
Beginning with an introduction to the study of animal
behaviour, the book explains the various aspects of
behavioural biology incorporating a wealth of information
from molecular biology, neurobiology, and socio-biology
with a new approach. It describes different kinds of
innate and learned behaviours, animal communications,
defensive behaviours such as camouflage and mimicry
with suitable illustrations. The book incorporates the
introductory concepts of biomimicry in an attractive
manner. Further, it discusses biorhythms, migration in
fish and birds, in addition to evolution and physiological
basis of migration. The text also presents the important
aspects of socio-biology and social behaviours, such
as feeding, adaptation, prey defence, territoriality,
aggression, altruism, sexuality, and parental care. Finally,
it provides discussions on behavioural ecology in the
context of conservation biology, and human behaviour.
The book presents the basic principles of animal
behaviour with the aid of carefully selected examples
from both the recent and classic literature along with an
emphasis on readability.
In the present edition, topics like eusociality and
behavioural theories have been incorporated. This edition
also includes as many as 11 published articles by the
author on different topics related to the subject matter in
box format to further strengthen the text.
The book is primarily intended for the students of B.Sc./
M.Sc. (Zoology/Life Science) for their courses. It would be
useful for the researchers in the field of animal
behaviour, and conservation biologists. It would also
attract readership studying Sociology and Anthropology.
KEY FEATURES
Presents a well-balanced view of ethology.
Discusses the current development in the field.
Offers end-of-chapter questions to check the students'
understanding of the concepts.
Reviewers Comment
Textbook of Animal Behaviour, authored by Dr. Fatik
Baran Mandal, has been presented in a format,
acceptable to classroom teaching. However, the
information provided in this book may be of value
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beyond classroom teaching. One must admire the range

of topics dealt with in 12 chapters within 264 pages. This
book will undoubtedly be very much useful to both the
teachers and students of animal behaviour.
ASHISH KUMAR GHOSH, Ph.D.
Director, Centre for Environment & Development
Source: Ghosh, A.K., 2010. Book Review. Textbook of
Animal Behaviour by Fatik Baran Mandal, PHI Learning,
New Delhi. Proc. Zool. Soc. 63(2): 145146.
Acknowledgements. Introduction. Trends in Animal
Behaviour Studies. Interaction between Gene, Neuron,
Hormone and Environment. Innate and Learned
Behaviour. Animal Communication. Defensive Behaviour
and Biomimicry. Chronobiology. Migration and Other
Rhythmic Behaviours. Socio-biology and Social Behaviour.
Sexual Behaviour and Parental Care. Behavioural Ecology
and Conservation Biology. Human Behaviour. Glossary.
References. Index.
MOYLE & CECH, Jr.
Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology,

5th ed.
PETER B. MOYLE and JOSEPH J. CECH, Jr., both of
Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology,
One of the most comprehensive and current general
sources of information on fishes, this text covers a broad
number of topics such as the structure and physiology,
evolution, zoogeography, ecology, and conservation of
fishes. Besides providing the basic background of fish
biology, the text also provides insight on the conservation
approach and up-to-date coverage convey the excitement
being generated by recent research on fishes.
Contents: Preface. Part I: IntroductionIntroduction.
Part II: Structure and FormForm and Movement.
Respiration. Blood and Its Circulation. Buoyancy and
Thermal Regulation. Hydromineral Balance. Feeding,
Nutrition,
Digestion,
and
Excretion.
Growth.
Reproduction. Sensory Perception. Behavior and
Communication. Part III: The FishesSystematics,
Genetics, and Speciation. Evolution. Hagfishes and
Lampreys. Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras. Relict Bony
Fishes. Bonytongues, Eels, and Herrings. Minnows,
Characins, and Catfishes. Smelt, Salmon, and Pike.
Anglerfish, Barracudinas, Cods, and Dragonfishes. Mullets,
Silversides, Flying Fish, and Killifish. Opahs, Squirrelfish,
Dories, Pipefish, and Sculpins. Perciformes: Snooks to
Snakeheads. Flounders, Puffers, and Molas. Part IV:
ZoogeographyZoogeography of Freshwater Fishes.
Zoogeography of Marine Fishes. Part V: Ecology
Introduction to Ecology. Temperate Streams. Temperate
Lakes and Reservoirs. Tropical Freshwater Lakes and
Streams. Estuaries. Coastal Habitats. Tropical Reefs.
Epipelagic Zone. Deep Sea Habitats. Polar Regions.

Conservation. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4367-2 / ` 550.00
NEGI
Introduction to Endocrinology
CHANDRA SINGH NEGI, Department
Government
Postgraduate
College,
Uttarakhand.
of Zoology,
Pithoragarh,
Appropriate for the undergraduate and postgraduate

students of Zoology, this state-of-the-art text provides
comprehensive coverage of endocrinology. It discusses
holistic information about mammalian endocrinology, and
more particularly, about human endocrinology.
The text reviews the basic concepts and the scientific
understanding of each of the major endocrine glands.
Each chapter has been written with a view that a
beginner may easily comprehend the subject matter.
Endocrine methodologies, wherever appropriate, have
been incorporated in chapters, and similarly medical
aspects of endocrine or harmonal disorders resulting
out of mutational changes in hormone receptors are
included, to make the text more interesting.
Coverage of topics includes
Cell signalling and the mechanism of action of
hormones
Chemical structure and classes of hormones
Reproductive endocrinology
Behavioural endocrinology
Environmental endocrinology
Key Features
An extensive list of abbreviations
A detailed glossary at the end of the book
Separate boxes highlighting the aspects of medical
importance
An important list of selected readings
A judicious selection of topics from the text can make
this book immensely valuable for the medical students.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. List of
Abbreviations. Introduction. Cell Signalling and
Mechanism of Action of Hormones. The Endocrine
Hypothalamus. The Pituitary Gland or the Hypophysis.
The Adenohypophysial Hormones. The Neurohypo-physial
Hormones. The Regulation of Pigmentation: Pars
Intermedia. The Thyroid Gland. The Adrenal Steroid
Hormones. The Adrenal Medulla and Catecholamines. The
Endocrine Pancreas. The Calcium and Phosphate
Homeostasis. The Steroid Hormones. Sex Determination
and Hormones. The Hormones and Reproduction. The
Pregnancy, Parturition and Lactation. The Gastrointestinal Hormones. The Pineal, the Kidney and the
Heart. The Semiochemicals. The Lesser-known Regulatory
Substances. Metamorphosis. Migration. The Hormones
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and Behaviour. Environmental Endocrinology. Glossary.
Appendix. References. Index.
NYSTROM & ASHMORE
Life of Primates, The
PIA NYSTROM, The University of Sheffield.

PAMELA ASHMORE, University of MissouriSt. Louis.
This book provides students with a comprehensive
overview of the lives of primates. It helps them tackle the
complex ideas and issues of primatology by first
establishing the context and groundwork from which
these studies were conducted.
Each chapter includes
1. Key words that are boldfaced in the text, listed at the
end of each chapter, and defined in the glossary.
2. Information and Hot Topic boxes provide small
vignettes that would be of particular interest and
provide greater insight to the reader.
3. Chapter summaries review the major points that
have been covered, and study questions indicate
to the reader those points that we feel should be
underscored and understood.
Contents: Introduction to the Nonhuman Primates.
Primate Classification. Primate Biogeography. The Primate
Body. Primate Evolution. Primate Ecology. Primate Social
Organization. Primate Social Relationships. Primate
Communication. The Primate Brain and Complex
Behavior. Primate Conservation. Appendix A: MetricImperial Conversions. Appnedix B: Comparative Primate
Skeletons. Glossary. References. Credits. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4356-6 / ` 425.00
SILVERTHORN
Human Physiology: An Integrated

Approach, 5th ed. (with DVD)
DEE UNGLAUB SILVERTHORN, University of Texas, Austin.
The fifth edition of Human Physiology: An Integrated
Approach builds upon the thorough coverage of
integrative and molecular physiology topics that have
been the foundation of this broke ground book. The text
has been revised with extensive content updates and
substantial revision of the figures and diagrams to clarify
confusing concepts. The author incorporates time-tested
classroom techniques throughout the text and presents
thorough, up-to-date coverage of new scientific
discoveries, biotechnology techniques, and treatments of
disorders.
KEY FEATURES
1. Engaging Art helps students visualize physiological
processes and concepts
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2. In-Text Tools develop critical thinking skills

3. Clear explanations relate physiology to everyday life
4. Focus boxes highlight physiology as a dynamic field of
research and application
5. Accompanying CD provides valuable tutorials and
review exercises
The book is suitable for MBBS as well as B.Sc./M.Sc.
Zoology courses.
Contents: Unit 1: Basic Cell Processes: Integration and
CoordinationIntroduction to Physiology. Molecular
Interactions. Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues.
Energy and Cellular Metabolism. Membrane Dynamics.
Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis. Unit 2:
Homeostasis and ControlIntroduction to the Endocrine
System. Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties. The
Central Nervous Systems. Sensory Physiology. Efferent
Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control. Muscles.
Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement.
Unit 3: Integration of FunctionCardiovascular Physiology. Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure.
Blood. Mechanics of Breathing. Gas Exchange and
Transport. The Kidneys. Integrative Physiology II: Fluid
and Electrolyte Balance. Unit 4: Metabolism, Growth, and
AgingThe Digestive System. Metabolism and Energy
Balance. Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism.
The Immune System. Integrative Physiology III: Exercise.
Reproduction and Development. AppendicesA: Answers
to Review Questions. B: Physics and Math. C: Genetics.
D: Anatomical Positions of the Body. Glossary/Index.
Photo Credits.
Latest Print 2011 / 1000 pp. / 21.6 27.8 cm (in colours)
ISBN-978-81-203-4416-7 / ` 1750.00
SREEKUMAR
Basic Physiology
S. SREEKUMAR, former Principal of C.K.G.M. Government
College, Perambra, Kozhikode.
Dealing with comparative physiology with major focus on
human physiology, this book stresses fundamental
concepts to give a firm grounding in physiology.
Beginning with foundations of physiology, the book
discusses physiologically important biomolecules, action
of enzymes and role of vitamins and minerals. It then
presents in a comprehensive manner the organ system
physiology comprising digestive, respiratory, circulatory,
excretory, nervous, muscular, endocrine and reproductive
systems. The book also includes a chapter on
homeostasis and environmental adaptations.
KEY FEATURES
Illustrates topics with suitable diagrams for a clear-cut
grasp of the topics.
Provides model question papers to help students
reflect upon their understanding of the subject matter.
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The book is designed for undergraduate students of

Zoology and Life Sciences. It would also be useful to
postgraduate students of Zoology and Life Sciences as
well as to those preparing for competitive examinations.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Biomolecules. Enzymes.
Vitamins and Minerals. Nutrition. Digestion. Respiration.
Energy Production. Biosynthesis and Interconvertibility of
Fuel Molecules. Circulation. Immune Mechanisms.
Excretion. Nervous Coordination. Sense Organs. Muscles.
Hormones.
Reproduction.
Homeostasis
and
Environmental Adaptations. Bibliography. Model Question
Papers. Index.

ISBN-978-81-203-1965-3 / ` 795.00

MATHEMATICS

Biology, 3rd ed.
Edited by
New Delhi.
New Delhi. Formerly, Professor and Head, Department of
Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New
Delhi.
of those engaged in teaching and research in the field of
biochemistry and disciplines of medical sciences. Now
substantially revised and updated, it provides a
protein-calorie
malnutrition
and
principles
of
chemotherapy at the other end.
Algebra
ARTIN
Algebra, 2nd ed.

MICHAEL ARTIN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The second edition of this classic book on algebra by one
of the most respected contemporary authors on the
subject has been revised incorporating 20 years feedback.
Throughout the text a strong linear algebraic approach is
maintained by the author.
Concrete examples precede any abstractions or
definitions so that the students understanding and
interest of the subject are enhanced. Accordingly, the
author has included more examples in the new edition. It
is an ideal text for courses on the subject.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Exercises have been added throughout the book
New topics have been introduced throughout the text
A short section on using continuity to deduce facts
about linear operators
Proof that the alternating groups are simple
Section on spheres
Section on product rings
Cauchys theorem bounding the roots of a
polynomial
Contents: Preface. Matrices. Groups. Vector Spaces.
Linear Operators. Applications of Linear Operators.
Symmetry. More Group Theory. Bilinear Forms. Linear
Groups. Group Representations. Rings. Factoring.
Quadratic Number Fields. Linear Algebra in a Ring. Fields.
Galois Theory. Appendix. Bibliography. Notation. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4329-0 / ` 375.00
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BISWAS
CHATTERJEE
SUDDHENDU BISWAS, Former Professor of Statistics,

University of Delhi, is Senior Professor, Department of
Statistics, School of Applied Sciences, Amity University,
Noida, UP.
Intended as a text for postgraduate and undergraduate
honours students of Statistics, Mathematics, Operations
Research as well as students in various branches of
Engineering, this student-friendly book gives an indepth
analysis of Matrix Algebra and all the major topics related
to it.
DIPAK CHATTERJEE, Principal, Institute of Engineering and

Management, Kolkata.
Appropriate for undergraduate courses, this second
edition has a new chapter on lattice theory, many
revisions, new solved problems and additional exercises
in the chapters on group theory, boolean algebra and
matrix theory.
The text offers a systematic, well-planned, and elegant
treatment of the main themes in abstract algebra. It
begins with the fundamentals of set theory, basic
algebraic structures such as groups and rings, and special
classes of rings and domains, and then progresses to
extension theory, vector space theory and finally the
matrix theory. The boolean algebra by virtue of its
relation to abstract algebra also finds a proper place in
the development of the text.
The students develop an understanding of all the
essential results such as the Cayleys theorem,
the Lagranges theorem, and the Isomorphism theorem,
in a rigorous and precise manner.
Sufficient numbers of examples have been worked out in
each chapter so that the students can grasp the concepts,
the ideas, and the results of structure of algebraic objects
in a comprehensive way. The chapter-end exercises are
designed to enhance the students ability to further
explore and inter-connect various essential notions.
Contents: Preface. Set Theory. Group Theory. Ring
Theory. Extension Theory. Lattice Theory. Boolean
Algebra. Vector Space Theory. Matrix Theory. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index.
Textbook of Matrix Algebra, 3rd ed.
Divided into 12 chapters, the book begins with a

discussion on Elements of Matrix Theory and Some
Special Matrices. Then it goes on to give a detailed
discussion on Scalar Function and Inverse of a Matrix,
Rank of a Matrix, Generalized Inverse of a Matrix, and
Quadric Forms and Inequalities. The book concludes
by giving Some Applications of Algebra of Matrices,
Matrices in the Infinite Dimensional Vector Space, and
Computational Tracts in Matrices.
This book, which beautifully blends both theory and
applications of Matrix Algebra, should prove to be an
invaluable text for the students.
KEY FEATURES
Gives a large number of both solved and unsolved
problems of Elementary Matrix.
Provides an exhaustive treatment of Generalized
Inverse Matrix with many applications in Statistics.
Devotes one chapter exclusively to application of
Matrices.
Provides one full chapter on Matrices in the Infinite
Dimensional Vector Space, which will be quite useful
for postgraduate students.
Gives an Appendix on R Software which will be
extremely useful for students of Statistics.
Provides Question Bank which will greatly benefit both
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Elements of Matrix
Theory. Some Special Matrices. Scalar Function and
Inverse of a Matrix. Certain Basic Algebraic Concepts.
Rank of a Matrix. Theory of Linear Equations. Eigenvalues
and Eigenvectors. Generalised Inverse of a Matrix.
Quadratic Forms and Inequalities. Some Applications of
Algebra of Matrices (Theory of Markov Chains and Linear
Programming Techniques). Matrices in the Infinite
Dimensional Vector Space. Computational Tracts in
Matrices. Appendix. Suggested Further Reading. Question
Bank. Index.
Abstract Algebra, 2nd ed.

ISBN-978-81-203-2870-9 / ` 250.00
DATTA
Matrix and Linear Algebra: Aided with

MATLAB, 2nd ed.
KANTI B. DATTA, Department of Electrical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
The present book, renamed Matrix and Linear Algebra:
Aided with MATLAB, is a completely re-organized,
thoroughly revised and fully updated version of the
authors earlier book Matrix and Linear Algebra.
This second edition of the well-received textbook,
propelled by the motivation of introducing MATLAB for
the study of the numerical aspect of matrix theory, has
been developed after taking into account the recent
changes in university syllabi, additional pedagogic
features needed, as well as the latest developments in
the subject areas of Matrix Algebra and Linear Algebra.
The use of MATLAB macros throughout the book is the
most interesting feature of this edition. Besides, the
second edition significantly improves the coverage of all
major topics in the two allied subject areas, such as the
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topics on matrices, determinants, vector spaces, bilinear

transformations, and numerical techniques, that were
presented in the first edition.
Sections on
MATLAB operations (at the end of most chapters)
Square root, sine, cosine, and logarithm of a matrix
Solution of vector-matrix differential equations
Extensively revised presentation of a section on
decomposition of root subspaces
Enhanced discussion of many existing topics
Increased numbers of chapter-end problems and
worked-out examples
Many redrawn figures for greater clarity
An exhaustive Solutions Manual for instructors
teaching this subject.
The book is highly suitable for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Mathematics, Statistics, and all
engineering disciplines. It will also be a useful reference
for researchers and professionals in these fields.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Matrix
Algebra. Determinants. Inverse of a Matrix. Rank and
Equivalence. Vector Space. Linear Transformation and
Matrices. Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and the Characteristic
Equation. Bilinear, Quadratic and Hermitian Forms.
Vector Norms and Matrix Norms. Normal Forms. Linear
Transformations and Normal Forms. Function of a Matrix.
Numerical Linear Algebra. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3618-6 / ` 375.00
DATTA
Numerical Linear Algebra

and Applications, 2nd ed.
BISWA NATH DATTA, Professor of Mathematical Sciences,
Adjunct Professor of Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering, and Distinguished Research Professor at
Northern Illinois University.
Biswa Datta has made an excellent presentation of
numerical linear algebra in his very readable and
interesting book.
James R. Bunch, about the first edition
ILAS IMAGE, October 1998
The second edition of the authors acclaimed textbook
covers the major topics of computational linear algebra,
including solution of a system of linear equations, leastsquares solutions of linear systems, and computation of
eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and singular value problems.
The important features of the original edition have been
updated and improved in the second edition:
The author covers a variety of motivating applications
drawn from numerous disciplines of science and
engineering. When a physical problem is posed, the
scientific and engineering significance of the solution is

clearly stated.
Each chapter contains a summary of the important
concepts developed in that chapter, suggestions for
further reading, and numerous exercises, both
theoretical and MATLAB and MATCOM based. The
author also provides a list of key words for quick
reference.
The MATLAB toolkit MATCOM contains implementations of the major algorithms associated with the
book and enables students to study different
algorithms for the same problem, comparing efficiency,
stability, and accuracy.
The topics of generalized and quadratic eigenvalue
problems, which arise in practical engineering
applications, are described in great detail. This feature,
along with an important overview of Krylov subspace
methods and an extensively updated bibliography,
enhances the books value as a reference for both
engineers and students.
This book is intended for undergraduate and
postgraduate students in applied and computational
mathematics, scientific computing, computer science,
financial mathematics, actuarial sciences, and electrical
and mechanical engineering.
Contents: Preface. Linear Algebra Problems, Their
Importance, and Computational Difficulties. A Review of
Some Required Concepts from Core Linear Algebra.
Floating Point Numbers and Errors in Computations.
Stability of Algorithms and Conditioning of Problems.
Gaussian Elimination and LU Factorization. Numerical
Solutions of Linear Systems. QR Factorization, Singular
Value Decomposition, and Projections. Least-Squares
Solutions to Linear Systems. Numerical Matrix Eigenvalue
Problems. Numerical Symmetric Eigenvalue Problem and
Singular Value Decomposition. Generalized and Quadratic
Egenvalue Problems. Iterative Methods for Large and
Sparse Problems: An Overview. Some Key Terms in
Numerical Linear Algebra. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4683-3 / ` 495.00
DATTA, et al.
Algebra and Trigonometry

USHRI DATTA, Former Vice Principal and Head,
Department of Mathematics, Hislop College, Nagpur
University.
A.S. MUKTIBODH, Head, Department of Mathematics,
Mohota Science College, Nagpur University.
S.D. MOHGAONKAR, Assistant Professor and Head,
Department of Mathematics, Shri Ramdeobaba Kamala
Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur University.
This concise, easy-to-read text deals with the elementary
concepts of abstract algebra, matrices and trigonometry.
It discusses in detail topics such as eigenvalues,
diagonalisation of matrices, complex numbers, and theory
of equations. The text includes many worked-out
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problems to enhance the students grasp of the
mathematical concepts discussed and to develop their
logical ability in understanding higher mathematics.
KEY FEATURES
Gives a large number of examples to illustrate the
concepts discussed.
Provides chapter-end exercises to test the students
grasp of the subject.
This student-friendly book is intended as a basic
text for undergraduate students of Mathematics. It would
also be immensely useful to those pursuing diploma and
degree courses in engineering, and to students preparing
for All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance
Examination (AIEEE), and entrance examinations such as
IIT-JEE.
This book is very well-written, lucid and gives ample
information One can learn the methods very easily
without tears and tensions.
DR. V.N. DIXIT, former faculty member, Department of
Mathematics, University of Delhi
Contents: Preface. Basic Prerequisites. Matrices I.
Matrices II. Polynomials Over a Field. Groups. Normal
Subgroup. Homomorphism. Ring Theory. Trigonometry.
Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2974-0 / ` 195.00
FRIEDBERG, INSEL & SPENCE
Linear Algebra, 4th ed.
STEPHEN H. FRIEDBERG, ARNOLD J. INSEL, and

LAWRENCE E. SPENCE, Illinois State University.
Designed as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Mathematics, this well-established and highly
successful book provides a comprehensive and systematic
treatment of the subject. It gives an indepth analysis
of the principal topics in Linear Algebra, and shows
the importance of the subject through a variety of
applications.
The topics dealt with include vector spaces, linear
transformations and matrices, systems of linear
equations, determinants, diagonalization, inner product
spaces, and canonical forms.
Throughout, the applications of linear algebra to such
areas as differential equations, economics, geometry and
physics are fully analyzed.
KEY FEATURES
The provision of proofs and large number of examples
improves the clarity of the text and enhances
comprehension.
Gives simplified treatment of rigorous topics.
Numerous accessible exercises (answers to selected
exercises being provided at the end of the book) allow
students to work on their skills at a reasonable level
of difficulty.
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Contents: Preface. Vector Spaces. Linear Transformations

and Matrices. Elementary Matrix Operations and Systems
of Linear Equations. Determinants. Diagonalization. Inner
Product Spaces. Canonical Forms. Appendices
A: Sets. B: Functions. C: Fields. D: Complex Numbers.
E: Polynomials. Answers to Selected Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2606-4 / ` 250.00
HOFFMAN & KUNZE
Linear Algebra, 2nd ed.

KENNETH HOFFMAN, Professor of Mathematics, MIT.
RAY KUNZE, Professor of Mathematics, University of
California, Irvine (UCI).
This text is a comprehensive revised treatment of the
subject. The first part of the book contains sufficient
number of examples concerning linear equations and
computations with matrices. In addition, there are
numerous problems of an elementary nature designed to
clarify the basic computational aspects of the subject.
The material on characteristic values, characteristic
vectors, and diagonalization of matrices is reorganized so
that the elementary and geometrically intuitive concepts
are presented first.
The advanced level students will benefit from the initial
treatment of modules and the theory of the Smith
canonical form, exposed in the later sections of Chapters
5, 6 and 7. In addition, a thorough treatment of
alternating forms of modules over commutative rings is
presented. The material on inner products has been
revised and expanded. This will provide the most
exhaustive treatment of the subject (from the finite
dimensional point of view) in print.
Contents: Linear Equations. Vector Spaces. Linear
Transformations. Polynomials. Determinants. Elementary
Canonical Forms. The Rational and Jordan Forms. Inner
Product Spaces. Operators on Inner Product Spaces.
Bilinear Forms. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0270-9 / ` 225.00
KUMARESAN
Linear Algebra: A Geometric Approach

S. KUMARESAN, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics,
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
This clear, concise and highly readable text
is designed for a first course in linear algebra and is
intended for undergraduate courses in mathematics. It
focusses throughout on geometric explanations to make
the student perceive that linear algebra is nothing but
analytic geometry of n dimensions. From the very start,
linear algebra is presented as an extension of the theory
of simultaneous linear equations and their geometric
interpretation is shown to be a recurring theme of the
subject. The integration of abstract algebraic concepts
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with the underlying geometric notions is one of the most

distinguishing features of this bookdesigned to help
students in the pursuit of multi-variable calculus and
differential geometry in subsequent courses.
Explanations and concepts are logically presented
in a conversational tone and well-constructed writing
style so that students at a variety of levels can understand the material and acquire a solid foundation in the
basic skills of linear algebra.
KEY FEATURES
Entices students to geometric way of thinking about
linear algebra.
Includes about 100 solved examples for consolidation
of the important concepts introduced.
Gives about 400 exercises of various levels of difficulty
to prepare students for original thinking.
Contents: Preface. Note to the Students. Notation.
Systems of Linear Equations. Vector Spaces. Lines
and Quotient Spaces. Linear Transformations. Inner
Product
Spaces.
Determinants.
Diagonalization.
Classification of Quadrics. Review Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1628-7 / ` 195.00
SHETH
Abstract Algebra, 2nd ed.

I.H. SHETH, formerly from the Department of
Mathematics, University School of Sciences, Gujarat
University.
The second edition of this textbook on Abstract Algebra
continues to provide a fully self-contained treatment of
the fundamental concepts of the subject, taking care to
introduce each notion with sufficient number of solved
examples that would help readers understand and master
the theories presented. A fine collection of exercises
enriches each chapter, challenging the readers to check
their progress in understanding the results and methods
of the discipline, as well as motivating them for more
algebra.
The books writing style is intended to foster students
instructor discussion. A unique learning feature of the
text is that each concept in abstract algebra is treated in
a separate chapter, taking care of the continuity of the
subject matter for easy comprehension by the students.
Besides presenting the fundamental concepts and basic
properties of groups, rings, modules and fields, including
the interplay between them, the second edition has been
enriched by the inclusion of a new chapter on matrices
and their properties and some special subsets of
matrices. In addition, proofs of some of the theorems
have been revised and some exercises have been
changed into solved examples.
The book provides a pedagogical introduction to the
topics of abstract algebra and is especially suited for an
undergraduate course, though it will be of equal value to
the postgraduate students of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Preface to First Edition. Note to the

Student. Notations. Part I: PreliminariesSet Theory.
Relations. Mappings. Matrices. Binary Operations.
Integers. Part II: Group TheoryGroups. SubGroups.
Permutations. Normal Subgroups. Isomorphism of
Groups. Cyclic Groups. Homomorphism: 1. Part III: Ring
TheoryRings. Integral Domains. Ideals: 1. Homomorphism: 2. Fields. Polynomials. Ideals: 2. Finite Fields.
Unique Factorization Domain and Euclidean Ring.
AppendicesA: De Moivres Theorem. B: Three Famous
Problems. Supplementary Problems. References. Index.
SUNDARAPANDIAN
Numerical Linear Algebra

V. SUNDARAPANDIAN, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
This well-organized text provides a clear analysis of the
fundamental concepts of numerical linear algebra. It
presents various numerical methods for the basic topics
of linear algebra with a detailed discussion on theory,
algorithms, and MATLAB implementation.
The book provides a review of matrix algebra and its
important results in the opening chapter and examines
these results in the subsequent chapters. With clear
explanations, the book analyzes different kinds of
numerical algorithms for solving linear algebra such as
the elimination and iterative methods for linear systems,
the condition number of a matrix, singular value
decomposition (SVD) of a matrix, and linear least-squares
problem. In addition, it describes the Householder and
Givens matrices and their applications, and the basic
numerical methods for solving the matrix eigenvalue
problem. Finally, the text reviews the numerical methods
for systems and control.
KEY FEATURES
Includes numerous worked-out examples to help
students grasp the concepts easily.
Provides chapter-end exercises to enable students to
check their comprehension of the topics discussed.
Gives answers to exercises with hints at the end of the
book.
Uses MATLAB software for problem-solving.
Primarily designed as a textbook for postgraduate
students of Mathematics, this book would also serve as a
handbook on matrix computations for scientists and
engineers.
Contents: Preface. Review of Matrix Algebra. Computer
Arithmetic. Vector and Matrix Norms. Numerical Stability
and Problem Conditioning. Elimination Methods for
Linear Systems. Iterative Methods for Linear Systems.
Condition Number of a Matrix. Singular Value
Decomposition of a Matrix. Linear Least-Squares Problem.
Householder Matrices and Their Applications. Givens
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Matrices and Their Applications. Numerical Methods for
Matrix Eigenvalue Problem. Numerical Methods for
Systems and Control. Appendix. Bibliography. Answers
with Hints to Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3436-6 / ` 450.00
Analytical Geometry
CHATTERJEE
Analytic Solid Geometry

This text, primarily intended for undergraduate courses
in mathematics, provides an excellent exposition of
the fundamentals of solid geometry. The treatment is
rigorous, systematic and exhaustive, covering all facets
of the subject. Beginning with vector algebra as a prerequisite topic, the material presented includes the
properties of the plane, the straight line, the sphere, and
the conicoids. Conicoids, including cone and cylinder,
have been dealt with together in a single chapter to drive
home the underlying harmony existing between them.
The simplicity of presentation differentiates this book
from several others on the market. The vector approach
used appeals to intuition easily and makes the treatment
elegant and precise, helping students to gain a thorough
knowledge of the mathematical principles of solid
geometry.
A very attractive feature of the book is the numerous
examples which demonstrate the powerful analytical
techniques of this discipline. An exhaustive collection of
exercises of graded levels of difficulty, designed to enhance
understanding and develop a feel for the subject, enriches
each chapter.
Contents: Preface. Vector Algebra. Metric Properties
in Space. The Plane. The Straight Line. The Sphere.
Conicoids. Metric Classification of Conicoids. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1918-9 / ` 225.00
Calculus
AKHTAR & AHSAN
Textbook of Differential Calculus, 2nd ed.

AHSAN AKHTAR, formerly Professor and Head of the
PG Department of Mathematics, Mirza Ghalib College,
Gaya, Magadh University.
SABIHA AHSAN, Lecturer in the Department of
Mathematics, Government Womens College, Gulzarbagh,
Patna.
Calculus
is
powerful
mathematical
tool
with
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applications in almost every branch of science and

engineering. This subject is therefore considered to
occupy the central position in mathematics.
The second edition of Textbook of Differential Calculus is
updated and designed as per the latest syllabi of various
Indian universities for undergraduate courses in
mathematics. Calculus is best understood via geometry. A
major section of the text is devoted to topics on
geometrical applications of calculus that includes
treatment of topics such as tangents and normals to
curves, curvature, asymptotes, maxima and minima of
functions.
KEY FEATURES
Contents match with the latest syllabus of Indian
universities.
A large number of solved examples, section-end
questions and theorems help build an intuitive
understanding of mathematics.
Questions have been selected from previous years
examination papers.
Multiple-choice questions, with answers, at the end of
the book, help students prepare for competitive
examinations.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Important Formulae.
Differential Coefficients. Successive Differentiation.
Expansions. Indeterminate Forms. Partial Differentiation.
Tangents and Normals. Curvature. Asymptotes. Maxima
and Minima. Envelopes. Curve Tracing. Multiple-choice
Questions. Answers. Index.
DHARMAIAH
Introduction to Theory of Ordinary

Differential Equations
V. DHARMAIAH, Professor of Mathematics in Osmania
University, Hyderabad.
This systematically-organized text on the theory of
differential equations deals with the basic concepts and
the methods of solving ordinary differential equations.
Various existence theorems, properties of uniqueness,
oscillation and stability theories, have all been explained
with suitable examples to enhance students
understanding of the subject. The book also discusses in
sufficient detail the qualitative, the quantitative, and the
approximation techniques, linear equations with variable
and constants coefficients, regular singular points, and
homogeneous equations with analytic coefficients.
Finally, it explains Riccati equation, boundary value
problems, the SturmLiouville problem, Greens function,
the Picards theorem, and the SturmPicone theorem.
The text is supported by a number of worked-out
examples to make the concepts clear, and it also provides
a number of exercises help students test their knowledge
and improve their skills in solving differential equations.
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The book is intended to serve as a text for the

postgraduate students of mathematics and applied
mathematics. It will also be useful to the candidates
preparing to sit for the competitive examinations such as
NET and GATE.
Contents: Preface. Preliminaries. Existence Theorems.
Analytical Methods. First Order Equations. Systems of
Equations. Linear Systems. Linear Equations with Variable
Coefficients. Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients.
Linear Equations with Regular Singular Points.
Generalization of variation of Parameters Formula.
Adjoint Equations. Riccati Equation. Boundary Value
Problems. Oscillation Theory (For Linear Differential
Equations of Order Two). Stability Theory. Delay
Differential Equations. Index.
GUPTA
Calculus of Variations with Applications

A.S. GUPTA, Professor Emeritus, Indian Institute of
Technology Kharagpur.
The aim of this book is to give a thorough and systematic
account of calculus of variations which deals with the
problems of finding extremum or stationary values of a
functional. It begins with the fundamentals and develops
the subject to the level of research frontiers. The
problems of theoretical physics, elasticity, heat transfer,
hydrodynamics and hydromagnetics have been lucidly
treated. The text is updated to include new topics such
as variational principles of any non-linear problem,
stochastic calculus of variations, variational inequalities
and problems of optimum control.
The text is suitable as a first course in calculus of
variations and also as a reference book for research
workers in applied mechanics and theoretical physics.
KEY FEATURES
Presents topics in a lucid and coherent manner that is
easily comprehensible to students.
Contains a large number of problems to acquaint the
reader with various techniques for solving variational
problems.
Also, investigates several problems in hydrodynamics
and hydromagnetics which have important engineering
and technological applications.
Contents: Preface. General Introduction. Variational
Problems with Fixed Boundaries. Variational Problems
with Moving Boundaries. Sufficient Conditions for
an Extremum. Variational Problems with Subsidiary
Conditions. Eigenvalue Problems. Direct Methods in
Variational Problems. Variational Formulation for Linear
and Nonlinear Problems. Variational Problems in Fluid
Flow and Heat Transfer. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1120-6 / ` 195.00
PRASAD
Advanced Calculus
DEVI PRASAD, Professor, Department of Mathematics,
IMS Engineering College, U.P. Technical University.
This concise and systematically organized textbook is
meant for the undergraduate students of engineering for
their courses in Engineering Mathematics. Besides, it is
also useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students
of mathematics.
This book is divided into nine chapters; the initial
chapters provide revision of fundamental concepts of
functions, limits and continuity to help students grasp the
idea of the derivations treated in the subsequent
chapters. Rules for finding derivatives, Taylors and
Maclaurins theorems and different types of
indeterminate forms are thoroughly explained. Further
the book covers the convergence and divergence of the
series, tangents and normals, curvatures to the curves,
maxima and minima of functions of more than one
variables and directional derivatives. The text also deals
with volume integrals, and concludes with a detailed
discussion on the line integrals and surface integrals using
divergence and Stokes theorems.
KEY FEATURES
Provides more than 250 problems with answers at the
Gives adequate number of illustrations each conveying
some specific concept of the subject.
Includes a large number of fully worked-out examples
in every chapter for the proper understanding of the
concepts.
Contents: Preface. Review of Calculus. Sequences and
Series. Polar Curves. Curves in Space. Functions of Several
Variables and Partial Derivatives. Double Integrals. Triple
Integrals. Line Integrals. Surface Integrals, Stokes and
Divergence Theorems. Subject Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3785-5 / ` 195.00
WIDDER
Advanced Calculus, 2nd ed.

DAVID V. WIDDER, Harvard University.
Advanced Calculus is designed for students who have
had a course in elementary calculus. This second adition
while maintaining the main features of the text includes
many simpler exercises as well as the answers to a few
selected exercises. More illustrative figures are provided
and many widely applicable theorems are employed.
Besides, the standard vector notation is used now.
Each chapter begins with a comparatively simple
and familiar manipulative problem, then gradually shifts
emphasis to purely theoretical aspects. All the results are
stated in theorem form so that the student is appraised
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simultaneously of both the hypothesis and conclusion
and thus can concentrate on structure of the proof.
Contents: Partial Differentiation. Vectors. Differential
Geometry. Applications of Partial Differentiation. Stieltjes
Integral. Multiple Integrals. Line and Surface Integrals.
Limits and Indeterminate Forms. Infinite Series.
Convergence of Improper Integrals. The Gamma Function.
Evaluation of Definite Integrals. Fourier Series. The
Laplace Transform. Applications of the Laplace Transform.
Selected Answers. Index of Symbols. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0086-6 / ` 250.00
CBSE Mathematics
KHATTAR & KHATTAR
CBSE Mathematics for Class XI

Thoroughly revised as per new CBSE syllabus
DINESH KHATTAR, Department of Mathematics, Kirori
Mal College, University of Delhi.
ANITA KHATTAR, mathematics teacher, Sarvodaya
Vidyalaya, I.P. Extension, Delhi.
Strictly as per the new CBSE course structure and NCERT
guidelines, this thoroughly revised and updated textbook
is designed for class XI of senior secondary schools (under
the 10 + 2 pattern of education). The text is presented in
a logical manner. It identifies your problem areas and
helps you to solve them. Every effort has been made to
make the contents as simple as possible so that the
beginners will grasp the fundamental concepts easily.
KEY FEATURES
Large number of solved examples to understand the
subject.
Categorization of problems under:
Level of Difficulty A (Cover the needs of the students
preparing for CBSE exams)
Level of Difficulty B (Guide the students for
engineering entrance examinations).
Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter
to enable the students to focus their study.
Problem Solving Trick(s) to enhance the problem
solving skills.
Besides this, each chapter is followed by a Chapter Test
to test problem solving skills. Working hints to a large
number of problems are given at the end of each and
every exercise. In a nut shell, this book will help the
students score high marks in CBSE, and at the same time
build a strong foundation for success in any competitive
examination.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Sets. Relations and Functions.
Trigonometric Functions. Principle of Mathematical
Induction. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations.
Linear Inequations. Permutations and Combinations.
Binomial Theorem. Sequences and Series. Straight Line.
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Conic Sections. Introduction to Three-Dimensional

Geometry. Limits and Derivatives. Mathematical
Reasoning. Statistics: Measures of Dispersion. Probability.
ISBN-978-81-203-3507-3 / ` 295.00
KHATTAR & KHATTAR
CBSE Mathematics for Class XII, Part 1

Strictly as per the new CBSE course structure and NCERT
guidelines, this thoroughly revised and updated textbook
is meant for class XII of senior secondary schools (under
the 10 + 2 pattern of education). The subject matter of
this book is presented in a very systematic and logical
manner. Every effort has been made to make the
contents as lucid as possible so that the beginners will
grasp the fundamental concepts in an unambiguous
manner.
KEY FEATURES
subject.
A Smart Table at the beginning of each chapter to
decide the relative importance of topics in the CBSE
exam.
solving skills.
A list of Important Formulae at the beginning of the
book.
and an exercise in which the questions from the CBSE
papers of previous years are provided. Working hints to a
large number of problems are given at the end of each
and every exercise. In a nutshell, this book will help the
examination.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Some Important Formuale.
Matrices. Determinants. Inverse Trigonometric Functions.
Relations and Functions. Continuity and Differentiability.
Applications of Derivatives.
ISBN-978-81-203-3464-9 / ` 295.00
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KHATTAR & KHATTAR
CBSE Mathematics for Class XII, Part 2

In continuation to CBSE Mathematics For Class XII
(Part 1), Part 2 is also thoroughly revised and updated as
per the new CBSE course structure and NCERT guidelines.
The subject matter of this book is presented in a very
systematic and logical manner. Every effort has been
made to make the contents as lucid as possible so that
the beginners will grasp the fundamental concepts in an
unambiguous manner.
KEY FEATURES
subject.
A Smart Table at the beginning of each chapter to
decide the relative importance of topics in the CBSE
exam.
solving skills.
A list of Important Formulae at the beginning of the
book.
and an exercise in which the questions from the CBSE
papers of previous years are provided. Working hints to a
large number of problems are given at the end of each
and every exercise. In a nutshell, this book will help the
examination.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Some Important Formuale.
Indefinite Integrals. Definite Integrals. Differential
Equations. Vector Algebra. Three-Dimensional Geometry.
Linear Programming. Probability.
ISBN-978-81-203-3506-6 / ` 295.00
Complex Variables
KASANA
Complex Variables: Theory and

Applications, 2nd ed.
H.S. KASANA is Professor and Head, Department of
Mathematics and Computer Applications, Thapar Institute
of Engineering and Technology, Patiala.
The second edition of this comprehensive and accessible
text continues to offer students a challenging and

enjoyable study of complex variables that is infused with
perfect balanced coverage of mathematical theory and
applied topics.
The author explains fundamental concepts and
techniques with precision and introduces the students to
complex variable theory through conceptual development
of analysis that enables them to develop a thorough
understanding of the topics discussed. Geometric
interpretation of the results, wherever necessary, has
been inducted for making the analysis more accessible.
The level of the text assumes that the reader is
acquainted with elementary real analysis.
Beginning with the revision of the algebra of complex
variables, the book moves on to deal with analytic
functions, elementary functions, complex integration,
sequences, series and infinite products, series expansions,
singularities and residues. The application-oriented
chapters on sums and integrals, conformal mappings,
Laplace transform, and some special topics, provide a
practical-use perspective. Enriched with many numerical
examples and exercises designed to test the students
comprehension of the topics covered, this book is written
for a one-semester course in complex variables for
students in the science and engineering disciplines.
Contents: Preface. List of Symbols. Algebra of Complex
Numbers. Analytic Functions. Elementary Functions.
Complex Integration. Sequences, Series and Products.
Series Expansions. Singularities and Residues. Sums
and Definite Integrals. Conformal Mappings. Laplace
Transform. Special Topics. Objective-type Questions.
Bibliography. Answers.
ISBN-978-81-203-2641-5 / ` 350.00
Computing with MATLAB

PORCHELVI & HEPZIBAH
Integral Transforms and Partial

Differential Equations with MATLAB
Codings
R. SOPHIA PORCHELVI, Associate Professor of
Mathematics, ADM College for Women (Autonomous),
Nagapatinam, Tamil Nadu.
R. IRENE HEPZIBAH, Professor of Mathematics, AVC
College of Engineering, Nagapatinam, Tamil Nadu.
This well-organized and comprehensive text presents the
advanced mathematical tools and techniques for solving
simple to complex engineering problems.
Beginning with a detailed discussion on Fourier series, the
text gives an in-depth analysis of Fourier transforms,
including sine and cosine transforms and their properties.
Then it moves on to discuss partial differential equations
with their applications to boundary value problems. The
text concludes with a discussion on Z-transforms and
their applications in solving difference equations.
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Each chapter starts with the basic concepts and simpler
problems and then goes further to provide a more
rigorous treatment of the concepts. The MATLAB coding
provided at the end of each chapter helps the students
learn and use the software with ease.
This book is specially designed to cater to the needs of
the undergraduate engineering students of all branches.
KEY FEATURES
Follows a step-by-step approach to derive results.
Provides a variety of solved examples to help the
students grasp the concepts.
Includes section-wise exercises with answers.
Covers a set of miscellaneous examples in each chapter
for further study.
Gives Appendices containing MATLAB operators,
functions, commands and fundamental concepts as a
quick reference.
Contents: Preface. Fourier Series. Fourier Transforms.
Partial Differential Equations. Classification of Partial
Differential Equations. Applications of Partial Differential
EquationsInitial and Boundary Value Problems Using
Fourier Series. Applications of Partial Differential
EquationsInitial and Boundary Value Problems Using
Fourier Tranforms. Z-transforms. Appendix A: Quick
References to MATLAB Operators, Functions and
Commands. Appendix B: MATLAB Fundamentals. Answers
to Selected Exercises. Bibliographies. Index.
448 pp. (approx.) / 16.0 24.1 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4303-0 / FORTHCOMING
ARNOLD
Ordinary Differential Equations

V.I. ARNOLD.
This work of translation of the classic Russian textbook
emphasizes a fresh modern approach to the geometric
qualitative theory of ordinary differential equations. The
subject matter of this book is dominated by two central
ideas and their ramifications: the theorem on rectifiability
of a vector field and the theory of one-parameter groups
of linear transformations. While the author has taken
the liberty to omit some of the more specialized topics
usually included in books on ordinary differential
equations, the applications of these equations to
mechanics, on the contrary, have been considered in
more detail than the customary approach.
KEY FEATURES
Emphasizes the geometrical and intuitive aspects while
familiarizing the students with the concepts of flows on
manifolds and tangent bundles.
Presents a wealth of topics accompanied by many
thought-provoking examples, problems and figures.
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Assumes the reader to possess a knowledge not

beyond the scope of the standard elementary courses
on analysis and linear algebra.
Contents: Preface. Frequently Used Notation. Basic
Concepts. Basic Theorems. Linear Systems. Proofs
of the Basic Theorems. Differential Equations on
Manifolds. Sample Examination Problems. Biblio-graphy.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1352-1 / ` 250.00
BHAMRA
Partial Differential Equations:

An Introductory Treatment with
Applications
K.S. BHAMRA, Professor, Department of Mathematics,
Manipur University.
This book presents comprehensive coverage of the
fundamental concepts and applications of partial
differential equations (PDEs). It is designed for the
undergraduate [BA/BSc (Hons.)] and postgraduate (MA/
MSc) students of mathematics, and conforms to the
course curriculum prescribed by UGC.
The text is broadly organized into two parts. The first part
(Lessons 1 to 15) mostly covers the first-order equations
in two variables. In these lessons, the mathematical
importance of PDEs of first order in physics and applied
sciences has also been highlighted. The other part
(Lessons 16 to 50) deals with the various properties of
second-order and first-order PDEs.
The book emphasizes the applications of PDEs and covers
various important topics such as the HamiltonJacobi
equation, Conservation laws, Similarity solution,
Asymptotics and Power series solution and many more.
The graded problems, the techniques for solving them,
and a large number of exercises with hints and answers
help students gain the necessary skill and confidence in
handling the subject.
KEY FEATURES
1. Presents self-contained topics in a cohesive style.
2. Includes about 300 worked-out examples to enable
students to understand the theory and inherent
aspects of PDEs.
3. Provides around 450 unsolved problems with hints
and answers to help students assess their comprehension of the subject.
Contents: Preliminaries. Formulation of Partial
Differential Equation. Lagrange Equations. Cauchy Initial
Value Problem for Linear First Order Equations. Total
Differential Equations (Pfaffian Equations). Generating
Integral Surfaces of Lagrange Equation. Orthogonal
Surface to a Given System of Surfaces. Compatible
System of First Order Equations. Classification of the
Solution of First Order Equation. Nonlinear First Order
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Equations. Integrals of Certain Nonlinear Equations

(Standard Forms). Cauchy Initial Value Problem for
Nonlinear First Order Equations. System of First Order
Equations and Legendre Transformation. Linear Equations
with Constant Coefficients. Discontinuous Solutions of
Conservation Laws. Transport Problems and Hamiltonian
Dynamics. Second Order Equations. Special Types of
Second Order Equations. Classification of Second Order
Linear Equations. Canonical Forms of Second Order Linear
Equations. Cauchy Initial Value Problem for Second Order
Equations. Linear Hyperbolic Equations (Riemanns
Method). Nonlinear Second Order Equations (Monges
Method). Separation of Variables Method. Method of
Integral Transforms. Method of Greens Function.
Potential Equations. Equipotential Surfaces. Elliptic
Boundary Value Problems. Potential Problems in Polar
Coordinates. Potential Problems by Hankel Transform.
Potential Problems by Green Function. Potential
Problems in Polar Coordinates by Green Function.
Potential Problems in Two-dimensional Case by Green
Function. Potential Problems in Polar Coordinates
(Continued). Diffusion Equations. Diffusion Problems by
Separation of Variables Method. Diffusion Problems by
Integral Transforms. Diffusion Problems by Duhamel
Principle and Burgers Equation. Diffusion Problems by
Green Function. Diffusion Problems for Finite Boundary
by Green Function. Diffusion Problems in One-dimension
by Green Function. Diffusion Problems for Semi Infinite
Domain by Green Function. Wave Equations. Wave
Problems by Separation of Variables Method. Wave
Problems by Integral Transforms. Wave Problems by
Duhamel Principle. Wave Problems by Green Function.
Wave Problems by Green Function (Continued). Nonlinear
Effects in Wave Propagation. Perturbation Methods.
Typical IBVPs in Rectangular Regions. Some Well-known
Mathematicians. References. Index.
BISWAL
Ordinary Differential Equations, 2nd ed.

PURNA CHANDRA BISWAL, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics at Parala Maharaja Engineering College,
Berhampur, Odisha.
This thoroughly revised text, now in its Second Edition,
continues to provide a comprehensive treatment of the
principal topics of ordinary differential equations, special
functions and Laplace transform, and demonstrates the
utility of the subject through a variety of applications to
engineering problems.
The text provides detailed logical explanations of the
subjects theoretical foundations, while at the same time
helping students develop strong problem-solving skills. In
addition, a large number of solved examples interspersed
throughout the text help in providing the students with
an in-depth insight into the underlying concepts and their
applicability to solutions of problems in engineering and
physical sciences.
The book is intended to serve as a textbook for

undergraduate students of mathematics as well as all
branches of engineering.
Contains two new sections, one on Methods of
Regrouping and another on Independent Functions.
Includes numerous solved problems and chapter-end
exercises with hints.
Introduction. First Order Equations. First Order Equation
Applications. Solution Existence and Uniqueness. Second
Order Linear Equations. Second Order Equation
Applications. Series Solutions. Special Differential
Equations. Laplace Transform. Bibliography. Index.
CODDINGTON
Introduction to Ordinary Differential

Equations, An
EARL A. CODDINGTON, Department of Mathematics,
University of California, Los Angeles.
This book is designed as a text for a first course in
ordinary differential equations. The author has given an
elementary, thorough, systematic introduction to the
subject. The emphasis throughout is on general
properties of equations and their solutions. There are
many exercises which help the students to develop the
techniques of solving equations. The problems in the text
are intended to help sharpen the students understanding
of the subject. The author has used exercises to
introduce the students to various new topics such as
stability equations with periodic coefficients and
boundary value problems. The only prerequisite to
understand this text is the knowledge of calculus.
Contents: Preliminaries: Introduction. Complex Numbers.
Functions. Polynomials. Complex Series and the
Exponential Function. Determinants. Remarks on
Methods of Discovery and Proof. IntroductionLinear
Equations of the First Order: Introduction. Differential
Equations. Problems Associated with Differential
Equations. Linear Equations of the First Order. The
Equation y + ay = 0. The Equation y + ay = b(x). The
General Linear Equation of the First Order. Linear
Equations with Constant Coefficients: Introduction. The
Second Order Homogeneous Equation. Initial Value
Problems for Second Order Equations. Linear Dependence
and Independence. A Formula for the Wronskian. The
Non-homogeneous Equation of Order Two. The
Homogeneous Equation of Order n. Initial Value Problems
for n-th Order Equations. Equations with Real Constants.
The Non-homogeneous Equation of Order n. A Special
Method for Solving the Non-homogeneous Equation.
Algebra of Constant Coefficient Operators. Linear
Equations with Variable Coefficients: Introduction. Initial
Value Problems for the Homogeneous Equation. Solutions
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of the Homogeneous Equation. The Wronskian and Linear
Independence. Reduction of the Order of a Homogeneous
Equation. The Non-homogeneous Equation. Homogeneous Equations with Analytic Coefficients. The
Legendre Equation. *Justification of the Power Series
Method. Linear Equations with Regular Singular Points:
Introduction. The Euler Equation. Second Order Equations
with Regular Singular Pointsan Example. Second Order
Equations with Regular Singular Pointsthe General
Case. *A Convergence Proof. The Exceptional Cases. The
Bessel Equation. Regular Singular Points at Infinity.
Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions to First Order
Equations: Introduction. Equations with Variables
Separated. Exact Equations. The Method of Successive
Approximations. The Lipschitz Condition. Convergence of
the Successive Approximations. Non-local Existence of
Solutions. Approximations to, and Uniqueness of,
Solutions. Equations with Complex-valued Functions.
Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions to Systems and
nth Order Equations: Introduction. An ExampleCentral
Forces and Planetary Motion. Some Special Equations.
Complex n-dimensional Space. Systems as Vector
Equations. Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions to
Systems. Existence and Uniqueness for Linear Systems.
Equations of Order n. References. Answers to Exercises.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0361-4 / ` 195.00
CODDINGTON & CARLSON
Linear Ordinary
EARL A. CODDINGTON, former Professor of Mathematics

at the University of California, Los Angeles.
ROBERT CARLSON, Associate Professor of Mathematics at
the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Linear Ordinary Differential Equations presents a
thorough discussion of the development of the main
topics in linear differential equations. A rich collection of
applications, examples, and exercises illustrates each
topic. The text reinforces students understanding of
ideas from calculus, linear algebra, and analysis while
introducing the many applications of differential
equations in science and engineering.
Three main mathematical subdisciplines run throughout
the book. The methods of linear algebra are directly
applied to the analysis of systems with constant or
periodic coefficients and also serve as a guide in the
study of eigenvalues and eigenfunction expansions. In
addition to the thorough treatment of classical power
series techniques, matrix-valued series are used for the
development of the experimental function. Methods of
real analysis are used to understand convergence of
series solutions to equations, existence theorems for
initial value problems, the asymptotic behavior of
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solutions, and the convergence of eigenfunction

expansions.
The book is designed for needs of advanced
undergraduate students in mathematics and postgraduate
students in pure mathematics as well as applied
mathematics, engineering, and science. It can also serve
as a useful text for both students and professionals in
science and engineering because ordinary differential
equations arise in numerous scientific and engineering
models.
Contents: Preface. Simple Applications. Properties
of Linear Systems. Constant Coefficients. Periodic
Coefficients. Analytic Coefficients. Singular Points.
Existence and Uniqueness. Eigenvalue Problems.
Eigenfunction Expansions. Control of Linear Systems.
ISBN-978-81-203-4685-7 / ` 325.00
MONDAL
Textbook of Ordinary Differential

Equations, Rev. ed.
C.R. MONDAL, Lecturer, Department of Mathematics,
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
Written in a clear, precise and readable manner, this
textbook (now revised and corrected) is designed to
provide postgraduate mathematics students with a sound
and inspiring introduction to the main themes of ordinary
differential equations. It is presented from the viewpoint
of applied mathematics to treat differential equations
both from the theoretical background and practical
applications to scientific and engineering problems.
Beginning with a comprehensive treatment of linear
differential equations with variable coefficients, the text
gives a detailed discussion on some well-known special
functions which provide solutions of second-order linear
ordinary differential equations having several regular
singular points. Many of the standard concepts and
methods which are useful in the study of special
functions are discussed. The properties of special
functions are derived from their differential equations
and boundary conditions. Finally, existence and
uniqueness of solutions of differential equations are
established.
Worked-out examples are introduced throughout
the text. End-of-chapter exercises further help
understand the mathematical and physical structure
of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Linear Differential
Equations with Variable Coefficients. Hypergeometric
Equations. Legendre Equation. Bessel Equation. Modified
Bessel Functions and Asymptotic Expansions. Existence
and Uniqueness for Solutions of Ordinary Differential
Equations. References. Answers to Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3467-0 / ` 175.00
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PATNAIK
Introduction to Differential Equations

RABINDRA KUMAR PATNAIK, Vice Chancellor, ICFAI
University, Tripura.
This book provides students with solid knowledge of the
basic principles of differential equations and a clear
understanding of the various ways of obtaining their
solutions by applying suitable methods. It is primarily
intended to serve as a textbook for undergraduate
students of mathematics. It will also be useful for
undergraduate engineering students of all disciplines as
part of their course in engineering mathematics.
No book on differential equations is complete without a
treatment of special functions and special equations. A
chapter in this book has been devoted to the detailed
study of special functions such as the gamma function,
beta function, hypergeometric function, and Bessel
function, as well as special equations such as the
Legendre equation, Chebyshev equation, Hermite
equation, and Laguerre equation. The general properties
of various orthogonal polynomials such as Legendre,
Chebyshev, Hermite, and Laguerre have also been
covered.
A large number of solved examples as well as exercises at
the end of many chapter sections help to comprehend as
well as to strengthen the grasp of the underlying
concepts and principles of the subject. The answers to all
the exercises are provided at the end of the book.
Contents: Preface. Nature of Differential Equations. First
Order Differential Equations. Linear Differential Equations
of Higher Order. Properties of Solutions. Special Functions
and Equations. Systems of First Order Linear Equations.
Total Differential Equations. The Laplace Transform.
SturmLiouville Boundary Value Problems and Fourier
Series. Partial Differential Equations. Suggested Readings.
Answers to Exercises. Index.
RAO
Introduction to Partial Differential

Equations, 3rd ed.
K. SANKARA RAO, formerly Professor of Mathematics,
Anna University, Chennai. He has also served as Scientist/
Engineer at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Bombay and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum.
This comprehensive and well-organized book, now in its
Third Edition, continues to provide the students with the
fundamental concepts, the underlying principles, various
well-known mathematical techniques and methods such
as Laplace and Fourier transform techniques, the variable
separable method, and Greens function method to solve
partial differential equations.
The text is supported by a number of worked-out
examples and miscellaneous examples to enable the
students to assimilate the fundamental concepts and the

techniques for solving partial differential equations with
various initial and boundary conditions. Besides, chapterend exercises are also provided with hints to reinforce
the students skill.
It is designed primarily to serve as a textbook for senior
undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing
courses in applied mathematics, physics and engineering.
Students appearing in various competitive examinations
like NET, GATE, and the professionals working in scientific
R&D organizations would also find this book both
stimulating and highly useful.
What is new to this edition?
Adds new sections on linear partial differential
equations with constant coefficients and non-linear
model equations.
Offers additional worked-out examples and exercises to
illustrate the concepts discussed.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Partial
Differential Equations of First Order. Fundamental
Concepts. Elliptic Differential Equations. Parabolic
Differential Equations. Hyperbolic Differential Equations.
Greens Function. Laplace Transform Methods. Fourier
Transform Methods. Answers and Keys to Exercises.
SHAH
Ordinary and Partial Differential

Equations: Theory and Applications
NITA H. SHAH, Associate Professor in the Department of
Mathematics, Gujarat University.
This book presents the theoretical concepts of methods
of solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations
as well as equips the students with the various tools and
techniques to model different physical problems using
such equations.
The book discusses the basic concepts of differential
equations, different methods of solving ordinary
differential equations and the solution procedure for
ordinary differential equations of first order and higher
degree. It gives the solution methodology for linear
differential equations with constant and variable
coefficients and linear differential equations of second
order. The book elaborates simultaneous linear
differential equations, total differential equations, and
partial differential equations along with the series
solution of second order linear differential equations. It
also covers Bessels and Legendres equations and
functions, and the Laplace transform. Finally, the book
revisits partial differential equations to solve the Laplace
equation, wave equation and diffusion equation, and
discusses the methods to solve partial differential
equations using the Fourier transform.
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A large number of solved examples as well as exercises at
the end of chapters help the students comprehend and
strengthen the underlying concepts.
students of Mathematics (B.A./B.Sc., M.A./M.Sc.), and
undergraduate students of all branches of engineering
(B.E./B.Tech.), as part of their course in Engineering
Mathematics.
Contents: Preface. Introduction of Ordinary Differential
Equation. Differential Equations of the First Order and
First Degree. Differential Equations of First Order and of
Higher Degree. Linear Differential Equations with
Constant Coefficients. Homogeneous Linear Differential
Equations with Variable Coefficients. Exact Differential
Equations and Differential Equations of Higher Order.
Linear Differential Equations of Second Order.
Simultaneous Linear Differential Equations. Total
Differential Equations. Partial Differential Equations (PDE)
of First Order. Linear Partial Differential Equations with
Constant Coefficients. Partial Differential Equations of
Order Two with Variable Coefficients. Power Series
Method. Bessels Equation and Bessels Function.
Legendres Equation and its Polynomials. Laplace
Transform and its Applications. Applications of Partial
Differential Equations of Order Two. Fourier Transforms
and its Applications to Partial Differential Equations.
Index.
ZAFAR AHSAN
Differential Equations and Their

ZAFAR AHSAN, Reader, Department of Mathematics,
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh).
Primarily intended for the undergraduate students in
Mathematics, Physics and Engineering, this text gives indepth coverage of differential equations and the methods
of solving them.
The book begins with the basic definitions, the physical
and geometric origins of differential equations, and the
methods for solving first-order differential equations.
Then it goes on to give the applications of these
equations to such areas as biology, medical sciences,
electrical engineering and economics. The text also
discusses, systematically and logically, higher-order
differential equations and their applications to
telecommunications, civil engineering, cardiology and
detection of diabetes, as also the methods of solving
simultaneous differential equations and their applications.
Besides, the book provides a detailed discussion on
Laplace transform and their applications, partial
differential equations and their applications to vibration
of a stretched string, heat flow, transmission lines, etc.,
and calculus of variations and its applications.
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This book, which is a happy fusion of theory and

application, would also be useful to postgraduate
students.
A section (Section 5.11): Series Solution of a
Differential Equation-Frobenius Method.
A chapter (Chapter 10): Calculus of Variations and Its
Applications.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Basic
Concepts. Differential Equations of First Order and First
Degree. Equations of the First Order but not of the First
Degree. Applications of First-order Differential Equations.
Higher-order Linear Differential Equations. Applications of
Higher-order Differential Equations. Systems of Linear
Differential Equations and Their Applications. Laplace
Transforms and Their Applications to Differential
Equations. Partial Differential Equations and Their
Applications. Calculus of Variations and Its Applications.
Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index.
Differential Geometry
KHAN
Differential Geometry of Manifolds

QUDDUS KHAN, Senior Assistant Professor in the
Department
of
Mathematics,
Shibil
National
Postgraduate College, Azamgarh (UP).
Curves and surfaces are objects that everyone can see,
and many of the questions that can be asked about them
are natural and easily understood. Differential geometry
is concerned with the precise mathematical formulation
of some of these questions, while trying to answer them
using calculus techniques. The geometry of differentiable
manifolds with structures is one of the most important
branches of modern differential geometry.
This well-written book discusses the theory of differential
and Riemannian manifolds to help students understand
the basic structures and consequent developments. While
introducing concepts such as bundles, exterior algebra
and calculus, Lie group and its algebra and calculus,
Riemannian geometry, submanifolds and hypersurfaces,
almost complex manifolds, etc., enough care has been
taken to provide necessary details which enable the
reader to grasp them easily. The material of this book has
been successfully tried in classroom teaching.
The book is designed for the postgraduate students of
Mathematics. It will also be useful to the researchers
working in the field of differential geometry and its
applications to general theory of relativity and
cosmology, and other applied areas.
KEY FEATURES
Provides basic concepts in an easy-to-understand style.
Presents the subject in a natural way.
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Follows a coordinate-free approach.

Includes a large number of solved examples and
illuminating illustrations.
Gives notes and remarks at appropriate places.
BISWAL
Contents: Preface. Preliminaries. Differentiable Manifolds.

Differential Forms, Bundles, Lie Groups and Lie Algebras.
Riemannian Manifolds. Submanifolds and Hypersurfaces.
Almost Complex Manifolds. Bibliography. Index.
PURNA CHANDRA BISWAL, Assistant Professor of

Mathematics at Parala Maharaja Engineering College,
Berhampur, Odisha.
This textbook, now in its third edition, continues to
provide an accessible introduction to discrete
mathematics and graph theory.

Discrete Mathematics and

Graph Theory
BATHUL
Mathematical Foundations of
Computer Science
SHAHNAZ BATHUL, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, Kukatpally.
This book provides the basic concepts and applications of
discrete mathematics and graph theory. The book is
aimed at undergraduate students of Computer Science
and Engineering, and Information Technology. It is also
suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students
of Computer Science, Mathematics and Computer
Applications.
The book exposes the students to fundamental
knowledge in:
Mathematical logic, tautology and normal forms
Predicate logic, rules of inference and validity of
arguments
Elementary set theory, Venn diagrams, functions and
their relations
Algebraic structure, binary operation, group theory and
homomorphism
Theory of permutations and combinations, binomial
and multinomial theorems
Recurrence relations and methods of solving them
Graph theory, spanning tree, Eulerian and Hamiltonian
circuits and isomorphism
KEY FEATURES
Includes a large number of worked-out problems for
sound understanding of the concepts.
Offers chapter-end exercises to test students
comprehension of theory.
Gives a quiz section at the end of each chapter to help
students prepare for the competitive examinations.
Contents: Preface. Mathematical Logic. Calculus
of Predicates. Elementary Set Theory. Algebraic Structure.
Combinatorics. Recurrence Relations. Graph Theory.
Subgraphs. Index.
Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory,

3rd ed.
The introductory material on Mathematical Logic is

followed by extensive coverage of combinatorics,
recurrence relation, binary relations, coding theory,
distributive lattice, bipartite graphs, trees, algebra, and
Polyas counting principle. A number of selected results
and methods of discrete mathematics are discussed in a
logically coherent fashion from the areas of mathematical
logic, set theory, combinatorics, binary relation and
function, Boolean lattice, planarity, and group theory.
There is an abundance of examples, illustrations and
exercises spread throughout the book. A good number of
problems in the exercises help students test their
knowledge.
Computer Science and Engineering as well as students
of Mathematics and those pursuing courses in the areas
of Computer Applications and Information Technology.
Includes a new chapter (Chapter 2) on Methods of
proof.
Contains new sections on Enumeration of graphs,
Branching process in enumerating trees, Pseudo
Boolean lattice, and Subgroup.
Redistributes most of the problems given in exercises
section-wise.
Provides many examples and exercises.
Gives elaborate hints for solving exercise problems.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. List of
Symbols. Mathematical Logic. Methods of Proof.
Combinatorics. Recurrence Relation. Binary Relation and
Function. Graph Theory. Algebraic System and Lattice.
System with One Binary Operation. Finitely Generated
Group. Homomorphism. Counting Principle. Permutation
Group. Sylows Theorem. System with Two Binary
Operations. Coding Theory. Bibliography. Index.
CHANDRASEKARAN & UMAPARVATHI
Discrete Mathematics
N. CHANDRASEKARAN, formerly Professor of Mathematics

at St. Josephs College, Tiruchirapalli.
M. UMAPARVATHI, formerly Professor of Mathematics at
Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirapalli.
Written with a strong pedagogical focus, this book is an
exhaustive presentation of the fundamental concepts of
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discrete mathematical structures and their applications in

computer science and mathematics. It aims to develop
the ability of the students to apply mathematical thought
in order to solve computation-related problems. The
book is intended not only for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of mathematics but also, most
importantly, for the students of Computer Science &
Engineering and Computer Applications.
The introductory chapter presents an overview of the
foundations of the subject, consisting of topics such as
logic, set theory, relations, functions, algebraic structures,
and graphs. The subsequent chapters provide detailed
coverage of each of these topics as well as major areas of
discrete mathematics such as combinatorics, lattices and
Boolean algebras. Major applications such as computer
models and computation, coding theory, cryptography
and databases are dealt with in the final chapters of the
book.
The book is replete with features which enable the
building of a firm foundation of the underlying principles
of the subject and also provide adequate scope for
testing the comprehension acquired by the students.
Each chapter contains numerous worked-out examples
within the main discussion as well as several chapter-end
Supplementary Examples for revision. The Self-Test and
Exercises at the end of each chapter provide large
numbers of objective type questions and problems
respectively. Answers to objective type questions and
hints to exercises are also provided. All these pedagogic
features, together with thorough coverage of the subject
matter, make this book a very readable text for beginners
as well as advanced learners of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Foundations. Predicate Calculus.
Combinatorics. More on Sets. Relations and Functions.
Recurrence Relations. Algebraic Structures. Lattices.
Boolean Algebras. Graph Theory. Trees. Models of
Computers and Computation. Additional Topics. Further
Reading. Index.
Every concept introduced in the text is first explained

from the point of view of mathematics, followed by its
relation to Computer Science. In addition, it offers
excellent coverage of graph theory, mathematical
reasoning, foundational material on set theory, relations
and their computer representation, supported by a
number of Worked-out Examples and Exercises to
reinforce the students' skill.
Primarily intended for undergraduate students of
Computer Science and Engineering, and Information
Technology, this text will be also useful for
undergraduate and postgraduate students of Computer
Applications.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Contains many new sections such as Russell's paradox,
injection, surjection, bijection, Schroeder-Bernstein
theorem, graph and map coloring, and Bipartite graph.
Includes more questions in chapter-end Exercises.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Discrete
Structures and Set Theory. Induction, Recursion, and
Recurrences. Combinatorics. Discrete Probability.
Mathematical Logic. Logical Inferencing. Predicate Logic.
Graph Theory. Relations. Transitive Closure And
Warshalls Algorithm. Equivalence and Partial Ordering
Relations. Trees. Algebraic Systems. Languages, Automata
and Grammars. Prime Numbers and Cryptosystems.

This is an extremely user friendly book than the vast

majority of similar ones. The text is written with the
beginning reader in mind and has a conversational and
stimulating style to make learning as much interesting as
possible. The examples and exercises are integrated
throughout each chapter. It also emphasizes Active
Reading, a skill vital to success in learning how to think
mathematically and to write clean, error-free programs.
An indispensable book for computer science and even
maths courses.
CHOWDHARY
Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematical

Structures, 2nd ed.
K.R. CHOWDHARY, Professor and Head in the Department
of Computer Science and Engineering, M.B.M.
Engineering College, Jodhpur.
This thoroughly revised and updated text, now in its
Second Edition, continues to provide the basic concepts
of discrete mathematics and its applications at an
appropriate level of rigour.
The text teaches mathematical logic, discusses how to
work with discrete structures, analyzes combinatorial
approach to problem-solving and develops an ability to
create and understand mathematical models and
algorithms essentials for writing computer programs.

GOODAIRE & PARMENTER
Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory,

3rd ed.
EDGAR G. GOODAIRE and MICHAEL M. PARMENTER, both
of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
FEATURES
More than 300 worked examples and 3500 exercises.
The problem sets are carefully graded by level of
difficulty.
More than 150 Pauses (short questions)inserted at
strategic points. Full solutions to Pauses are included at
the end of each section.
A free Student Solutions Manual is built into the back
of the text.
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A strong emphasis on graph theory, incorporating its

coverage throughout six chapters.
A glossary of definitions and a list of symbols and
notation.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS TO THIS EDITION
The chapter on Proofs is now spread to two
chapters, the first mainly expository on proofs, the
second focused on logic (truth tables, propositions).
Two sections on probability (2.4 and 2.5).
Section 11.3 on RNA chains has been rewritten to
include a new (and easier) algorithm for the recovery
of an RNA chain from its complete enzyme digest.
True/false questions (with all answers in the back of
the book) have been added to every section.
An additional 900 exercises; complete solutions to an
additional 200 exercises in the back of the book.
Many new exercises on mathematical induction, which
is now one of the strongest, basic presentations
available.
An appendix on matrices.
A number of new computer science applications.
Contents: Preface. To the Student. Suggested Lecture
Schedule. Yes, There Are Proofs! Logic. Sets and
Relations. Functions. The Integers. Induction and
Recursion. Principles of Counting. Permutations
and Combinations. Algorithms. Graphs. Paths and Circuits.
Applications of Paths and Circuits. Trees. Planar Graphs
and Colorings. The Max FlowMin Cut Theorem.
Appendix. Solutions to True/False Questions and Selected
Exercises. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3298-0 / ` 425.00
KOLMAN, BUSBY & ROSS
Discrete Mathematical Structures, 6th ed.

BERNARD KOLMAN, Drexel University.
ROBERT C. BUSBY, Drexel University.
SHARON CUTLER ROSS, Georgia Perimeter College.
Discrete Mathematical Structures, Sixth Edition, offers a
clear and concise presentation of the fundamental
concepts of discrete mathematics. The text contains more
genuine computer science applications than any other
text in the field. Therefore, it is ideal for a introductory
course on the subject for computer science students.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Additional emphasis on how to develop a conjecture
and how to prove or disprove it.
New sections on Logic, Mathematical Statements, and
Logic and Problem Solving help students understand
proofs and proof techniques. Additional exercises help
students develop conjectures and how to prove or
disprove them.
More applications, exercises, and figures have been

added to help students learn and retain the material.
New material on fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic introduces
students to a topic that is extremely important for
modern issues of automated feedback and control of
processes.
Popular puzzles like Sudoku and their underlying
mathematical connections form a continuous thread in
the text, connecting set theory, Boolean matrices,
algorithms and coding, logic, the general construction
of proofs, coloring problems and polynomials, and
other topics in a way that students will find both
interesting and instructive.
Contents: Preface. A Word to Students. Fundamentals.
Logic. Counting. Relations and Digraphs. Functions. Order
Relations and Structures. Trees. Topics in Graph Theory.
Semigroups and Groups. Languages and Finite-State
Machines. Groups and Coding. AppendicesA: Algorithms
and Pseudocode. B: Additional Experiments in Discrete
Mathematics. Appendix C: Coding Exercises. Answers to
Odd-Numbered Exercises. Answers to Chapter Self-Tests.
Glossary. Index. Photo Credits.
ISBN-978-81-203-3689-6 / ` 375.00
MOTT, KANDEL & BAKER
Discrete Mathematics for Computer

Scientists and Mathematicians, 2nd ed.
JOE L. MOTT, ABRAHAM KANDEL, and THEODORE P.
BAKER, all of the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science, The Florida State University.
This is a lucidly written fine-tuned introduction to
discrete mathematics. It is eminently suited for students
pursuing BCA, MCA and B.E./B.Tech courses. Considering
the importance of the subject, quite a number of
universities have sought to introduce discrete mathematics as a core subject in the engineering curriculum.
KEY FEATURES
Presents comprehensive discussions on graph theory,
mathematical induction, Boolean algebras, logic and
other proof techniques and recurrence relations.
Gives good insights into graphs as a modeling tool.
Gives better understanding of computer solutions of
differential equations.
Many worked out examples and solutions follow each
section.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. A Note to
the Reader. Foundations. Elementary Combinatorics.
Recurrence Relations. Relations and Digraphs. Graphs.
Boolean Algebras. Network Flows. Representation and
Manipulation of Imprecision. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1502-0 / ` 395.00
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RAJPUT
Advanced Discrete Mathematics

UDAY SINGH RAJPUT, Assistant Professor in the
Department of Mathematics and Astronomy, Lucknow
University, Lucknow.
Written in an accessible style, this text provides a
complete coverage of discrete mathematics and its
applications at an appropriate level of rigour.
The book discusses algebraic structures, mathematical
logic, lattices, Boolean algebra, graph theory, automata
theory, grammars and recurrence relations. It covers the
important topics such as coding theory, Dijkstras shortest
path algorithm, reverse polish notation, Warshalls
algorithm, Mengers theorem, Turing machine, and LR(k)
parsers, which form a part of the fundamental
applications of discrete mathematics in computer science.
In addition, Pigeonhole principle, ring homomorphism,
field and integral domain, trees, network flows,
languages, and recurrence relations. The text is supported
with a large number of examples, worked-out problems
and diagrams that help students understand the
theoretical explanations.
The book is intended as a text for postgraduate students
of mathematics, computer science, and computer
applications. In addition, it will be extremely useful for
the undergraduate students of computer science and
engineering.
Contents: Preface. Part A: Algebraic structure
Preliminaries of Set Theory. Relations and Functions.
Semigroup. Monoid. Group. Ring Theory. Part B:
Mathematical LogicStatement Calculus. Predicate
Calculus. Part C: Lattice and Boolean StructureLattice
Theory. Boolean Algebra. Boolean Function Minimization.
Logic Gates and Circuit Design. Part D: Graph Theory
Directed and Undirected Graphs. Planarity and Trees.
Graph Connectivity and Flow Network. Part E: Automata
Theory and GrammarFinite State Automaton.
Grammars and Languages. Part F: Recurrence Relations
Discrete Numeric Functions and Recurrence Relations.
Symbols. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index.
SATYANARAYANA & PRASAD
Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

BHAVANARI SATYANARAYANA, Professor of Mathematics,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Andhra
Pradesh.
KUNCHAM SYAM PRASAD, Associate Professor of
Mathematics, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal,
Karnataka.
This comprehensive and self-contained text provides a
thorough understanding of the concepts and applications
of discrete mathematics and graph theory. It is written in
such a manner that beginners can develop an interest in
the subject. Besides providing the essentials, it also
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provides problem-solving techniques and develops the

skill of how to think logically.
Organized into two parts. The first part on discrete
mathematics covers a wide range of topics such as
predicate logic, recurrences, generating function,
combinatorics, partially-ordered sets, lattices, Boolean
algebra, finite state machines, finite fields, elementary
number theory and discrete probability. The second part
on graph theory covers planarity, colouring and
partitioning, directed and algebraic graphs.
KEY FEATURES
Provides algorithms and flow charts to explain several
concepts.
Gives a large number of examples to illustrate the
concepts discussed.
Includes many worked-out problems to enhance
the students grasp of the subject.
Provides exercises with answers to strengthen the
students problem-solving ability.
The book is intended to serve as a textbook for
undergraduate and postgraduate students of computer
science, information technology and mathematics. It
would also be quite useful for those who are pursuing
courses in computer applications.
Contents: Preface. Part I: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Preliminary Notations. Fundamentals of Logic.
Recurrences and Integer Functions. Counting Techniques.
Algebraic Systems. Partially-Ordered Sets. Lattices.
Boolean Algebra. Finite Machines. Finite Fields.
Elementary Number Theory. Discrete Probability. Part II:
GRAPH THEORYPreliminary Concepts. Planarity,
Colouring and Partitioning. Some Algebraic Aspects of
Graphs. Directed Graphs. Bibliography. Index.
SINGH
Graph Theory
G. SURESH SINGH, Reader, Department of Mathematics,
University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
Graphical representations have given a new dimension to
the problem solving exercise in diverse subjects like
mathematics, biosciences, chemical sciences, computer
science and information technology, social sciences and
linguistics. This book is devoted to the models of graph
theory, and the solutions provided by these models to
the problems encountered in these diverse fields of
study.
The text offers a comprehensive and coherent introduction to the fundamentals of graph theory, besides
giving an application based approach to the subject.
Divided into 13 chapters, the book begins with explicating
the basics of graph theory, moving onto the techniques
involved while drawing the graphs.
The subsequent chapters dwell onto the problems solved
by the Ramsey table and Perfect graphs. The algebraic
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graphs and their concepts are also explained with great

precision. The concluding chapters discuss research
oriented methodologies carried out in the field of graph
theory. The research works include the work done by the
author himself such as on Union Graphs and Triangular
Graceful Graphs, and their ramifications.
Primarily intended as a textbook for the under-graduate
and postgraduate students of mathematics and computer
science, this book will be equally useful for the
undergraduate students of engineering. Apart from that,
the book can be used as a reference by the researchers
and mathematicians.
KEY FEATURES
Incorporates numerous graphical representations in the
form of well-labelled diagrams
Presents a balanced approach with the help of workedout examples, algorithms, definitions and remarks
Comprises chapter-end exercises to judge students
comprehension of the subject
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Graph
Theory: An Overview. Tree Graphs. Connectivity. Eulerian
and Hamiltonian Graphs. Matchings and Factorizations.
Graph Colourings and Enumeration. Planar Graphs.
Network Flows. Ramsey Problem and Perfect Graphs.
Algebraic Specifications of Graphs. Intervals and Median
Graphs. Graph Labellings. Domination in Grpahs. Index.
SOMASUNDARAM
Discrete Mathematical Structures

R.M. SOMASUNDARAM, Professor of Mathematics in the
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai
University, Tamil Nadu.
This is a comprehensive text book covering various
aspects of Discrete Mathematics. It suits the needs of the
students of B.E./B.Tech., M.E., M.Sc. (Computer Science)
and MCA.
KEY FEATURES
Computer representation of several mathematical
structures are given.
Detailed discussion of logic, recursion, combinatorics,
recurrence relations, algebraic structures, graphs and
trees and introduction to automata theory have been
dealt with.
Each section contains many worked out examples
followed by exercises.
The presentation is simple and lucid.
Contents: Preface. Fundamentals and Logic. Relations and
Functions. Combinatories and Recurrence Relations.
Algebraic Structures. Order Relations and Structures.
Graph and Trees. Grammars, Languages and Automation.
Answers. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2201-1 / ` 175.00
WEST
Introduction to Graph Theory, 2nd ed.

DOUGLAS B. WEST, University of Illinois, Urbana.
This text offers a comprehensive and coherent
introduction to the fundamentals of graph theory.
Written in a reader-friendly style and with features that
enhance students comprehension, the book focuses on
the structure of graphs and techniques used to analyze
problems.
Greatly expanded and reorganized, this edition is
integrated with key pedagogical aids like numerous
illustrations, cross-references, and warm-up exercises
that provide for in-depth understanding of the topics
covered in the text. Other important features of the book
include multiple approaches towards problem solving and
definitions following the use of concepts for meaningful
distinction and clarity.
KEY FEATURES
More than 1200 exercises, over 400 illustrations, and
numerous examples
Thorough discussion of relationships among planarity,
edge-colouring, and Hamiltonian cycles
New material on nowhere-zero flows proposes a dual
concept to colouring
Extremality treatment of short proofs and proofs
of conditional statements using induction provide
continuity to the text
A special appendix of supplemental hints in addition to
those accompanying exercises
Elementary reference material on sets, logical
statements, induction, pigeonhole principle, and many
more treated separately in an appendix
Contents: Preface. Fundamental Concepts. Trees and
Distance. Matchings and Factors. Connectivity and Paths.
Coloring of Graphs. Planar Graphs. Edges and Cycles.
Additional Topics (optional). AppendicesA: Mathematical Background. B: Optimization and Complexity.
C: Hints for Selected Exercises. D: Glossary of Terms.
E: Supplemental Reading. F: References. Author Index.
Subject Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2142-7 / ` 350.00
Engineering Mathematics
ANDREWS & PHILLIPS
Mathematical Techniques for Engineers

and Scientists
LARRY C. ANDREWS and RONALD L. PHILLIPS.
This textbook on engineering mathematics is designed as
a self-study text for students of all engineering branches
for the second level core course in mathematics. Besides
the students, it is an useful reference for scientists and
practicing engineers.
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The demands of current technology calls for solving
difficult mathematical problems, some of which require
an understanding of advanced mathematical concepts. So
this book is designed in a manner that serves both as a
textual, as well as a job oriented book, to fulfill the
modern requirements. The text takes the reader from
ordinary differential equations to more sophisticated
mathematicsfourier analysis, vector and tensor analysis,
complex variables, partial differential equations, and
random processes. The emphasis is on the use of
mathematical tools and techniques.
THE PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES INCLUDE
Stimulating historical comments appear in boxes which
also identify major contributions to the subject.
The most important equations in each section are
specially highlighted in a box to help derive key results.
Important lists of identities and many special results
are highlighted separately in the chapters.
Numerous fully worked out examples are provided in
each chapter.
A large number of exercise problems are included in
each chapter along with answers to most of the
problems.
Contents: Preface. Symbols and Notation. Ordinary
Differential Equations. Special Functions. Matrix Methods
and Linear Vector Spaces. Vector Analysis. Tensor
Analysis. Complex Variables. Complex Integration, Laurent
Series, and Residues. Fourier Series, Eigenvalue Problems,
and Greens Function. Fourier and Related Transforms.
Laplace, Hankel, and Mellin Transforms. Calculus of
Variations. Partial Differential Equations. Probability and
Random Variables. Random Processes. Applications.
References. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2826-4 / ` 425.00
DWIVEDI
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. III

A.P. DWIVEDI, Professor of Mathematics and DirectorMCA at Bharat Institute of Technology, Meerut.
This Volume III of Engineering Mathematics is designed to
serve as a basic text for undergraduate students of all
branches of engineering for a course in engineering
mathematics.
Divided into five Units, this book covers analytic
functions, complex integration, expansion of function in
power series and zeros and singularities in Unit I. Various
statistical techniques such as moments, skewness and
kurtosis along with sampling theory and statistical quality
control (SQC) are covered in an easy-to-comprehend
manner in Units II and III. As the book advances, it deals
with numerous numerical techniques such as interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration as
well as ordinary differential equations which are wellpresented in Units IV and V.
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All the topics are discussed systematically and the

emphasis has been laid on making the concept clearer.
KEY FEATURES
Gives a large number of illustrative examples to clarify
the concepts.
Includes practice exercises at the end of sections.
Provides numerous general illustrations and their
solutions to help students learn the skill of problem
solving.
Offers extensive opportunities for students to practice
through numerous objective-type questions.
Almost all the UPTU problems are solved.
Contents: Preface. Unit I: Functions of Complex
VariablesFunctions of Complex Variable and Analytic
Functions. Complex Integration. Expansion of Function in
Power Series. Zeros and Singularities. Unit II: Statistical
Techniques IMoments, Skewness and Kurtosis. Curve
Fitting. Correlation and Regression Analysis. Elementary
Probability Theory. Unit III: Statistical Techniques II
Theoretical Probability Distributions. Sampling Theory.
Time Series and Forecasting. Statistical Quality Control.
Unit IV: Numerical Techniques ISolution of Algebraic
and Transcendental Equations. Calculus of Finite
Differences. Interpolation. Unit V: Numerical Techniques
IISimultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations. Numerical
Differentiation and Integration. Numerical Solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations. Objective Type
Questions. Appendices. Index.
GANGADHARAN
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. I,

2nd ed.
A. GANGADHARAN, Dean in the Department of
Mathematics, Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram,
Chennai.
This book, now in its second edition, is designed for
the first-year undergraduate students of all branches
of engineering of the various Indian universities.
The book presents the concepts of matrices and
differential calculus. It elaborates differential equations
and multiple integrals along with complex integration and
vectors. The text explains Greens theorem, Stokes
theorem and Gausss divergence theorem with their
applications. It also deals with the solution of differential
and integral equations using the Laplace transform, and
explains concepts in three-dimensional geometry (sphere,
cone and cylinder) as well as functions of several
variables.
New to the Second Edition
Includes three new chapters on Sphere (Chapter 9),
Cone and Cylinder (Chapter 10) and Function of Several
Variables (Chapter 11).
Incorporates numerous worked-out examples.
Provides Model Papers including two-mark questions.
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Contents: Preface. Unit I: Matrices. Differential Calculus.

Unit II: Differential Equations. Unit III: Multiple Integrals.
Vectors. Unit IV: Analytic Functions. Complex Integration.
Unit
V:
Laplace
Transforms.
Sphere.
Cone
and Cylinder. Functions of Several Variables. TwoMark Questions (Semester I). Two-Mark Questions
(Semester II). Model Papers (Semester I). Model Papers
(Semester II).
GANGADHARAN
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. II

A. GANGADHARAN, Dean in the Department of
Mathematics, Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram,
Chennai.
This well-received book, now in its second edition, is
intended for the undergraduate engineering students of
all branches.
The book is designed in such a manner that even an
average student can comprehend the subject with ease.
The text begins with the Fourier series expansions and
harmonic analysis. The formation and solution of partial
differential equations and their applications in elastic
string, one- and two-dimensional heat flow are explained
in detail. Also, the book deals with Fourier transforms,
including sine and cosine transforms and their properties.
The text concludes with Z transform and its application in
solving difference equations.
This new edition includes a large number of carefully
selected two-mark questions with their solutions as well
as a Question Bank containing important questions from
all the chapters.
KEY FEATURES
Concise and clear presentation of basic concepts
Step-by-step derivation of results
Variety of problems arranged in a graded manner
Practice exercises at the end of each section
Answers to unsolved problems
Contents: Preface. Fourier Series. Partial Differential
Equations. Applications of Partial Differential Equations.
Fourier Transforms. Z Transforms. Two-Mark Questions
with Solutions. Question Bank. Index.
PAL & PAL
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. I

MADHUMANGAL PAL, Professor, Department of Applied
Mathematics, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.
ANITA PAL, Lecturer, Department of Mathematics,
National Institute of Technology Durgapur, West Bengal.
This well-organized and readable text is intended for the
first-year engineering students of all disciplines for a first-
semester course in engineering mathematics. The book

provides a thorough exposure to three broad areas of
engineering mathematicsdifferential and integral
calculus, analytical geometry and vector analysis. It is
designed to help students acquire a solid foundation in
the basic skills of these areas of mathematics and also to
enable them to develop problem-solving skills. Written in
an easy-to-understand style, the book is self-contained
for independent study as well.
KEY FEATURES
Provides clear and focused coverage of topics.
Theory and concepts are explained step-by-step to
substantiate the results and to aid the learning process.
Provides a large number of fully-worked examples and
exercises in each chapter.
Gives short answer and long answer questions at the
Contents: Preface. Infinite Series. Limit, Continuity and
Differentiability. Successive Differentiation. Mean Value
Theorem. Reduction Formula. Rectification. Functions of
Several Variables: Limit, Continuity and Partial
Derivatives. Maxima and Minima. Jacobians. Multiple
Integrals. Area, Volume and Surface of Revolution.
Moment of Inertia and Centre of Gravity. Vector Algebra.
Gradient, Divergence and Curl. Vector Integration. ThreeDimensional Geometry. Bibliography. Appendix. Index.
PAL & PAL

MADHUMANGAL PAL, Professor, Department of Applied
Mathematics, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore.
ANITA PAL, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Mathematics, National Institute of Technology Durgapur,
West Bengal.
This Volume II of Engineering Mathematics is a sequel to
Volume I of Engineering Mathematics written by the
same authors. It is designed for the second-semester
course for undergraduate students of all branches of
engineering. The text presents a thorough study of some
mathematical techniques and exemplifies their use in
solving problems encountered in various engineering
courses.
The major part of the book is devoted to explaining
the most important standard methods (including the
Laplace transform method) available for solving ordinary
differential equations. Such equations are of fundamental
importance in mathematics because various real-life
physical and geometrical problems lead to solving
differential equations. Graphs, too, are the powerful tools
in solving engineering problems. This book provides a
sound introduction to the wide area of graph theory
which is of paramount importance today in solving
optimization problems. The final chapter of the book
deals with the first and second type improper integrals
including the Gamma and Beta functions.
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KEY FEATURES
Presents a clear and step-by-step presentation of the
theory to aid the learning process.
Includes a large number of solved examples.
Chapter-end exercises provide multiple-choice
questions and review questions.
Incorporates WBUT examination questions with their
answers.
Contents: Preface. Basic Concepts of Differential
Equations. Differential Equations of First Order.
Differential Equations of First Order and Higher Degree.
Linear Differential Equations of Second and Higher Order.
Simultaneous Linear Differential Equations with Constant
Coefficients. Graphs. Paths, Circuits and Connectivity of
Graphs. Trees. Matrix Representation of Graph. Graph
Theoretic Algorithms. Laplace Transforms. Inverse Laplace
Transforms. Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
Using Laplace Transform. Improper Integral, Gamma and
Beta Functions. University Question Papers (20022010).
SASTRY
Advanced Engineering Mathematics

S.S. SASTRY was a Scientist/Engineer SF in the Applied
Mathematics Division of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre,
Trivandrum, Kerala.
This is a sequel to the authors earlier books
Engineering Mathematics: Vols. I and IIboth well
received by the students and the academics. As this book
deals with advanced topics in engineering mathematics,
which undergraduate students in engineering and postgraduate students in mathematics and allied disciplines
have to study as part of their course requirements, the
title of Advanced Engineering Mathematics has been
considered more suitable.
This well-organized and accessible text discusses in detail
the advanced mathematical tools and techniques
required for engineering problems. The book begins with
Fourier series and goes on to give an indepth analysis
of Fourier transform, Mellin transforms and Z-transforms.
It then examines the partial differential equations with
an emphasis on the method of separation of variables
applied to the solution of initial boundary value problems
involving the heat, wave and Laplace equations.
Discrete mathematics and its applications are covered in
a separate chapter as the subject has wide applications
in computer science. In addition, the book presents some
of the classical problems of the calculus of variations,
including the brachistochrone problem. The text
concludes with a discussion on tensor analysis which has
important applications in the study of continuum
mechanics, theory of relativity, and elasticity.
of engineering, postgraduate students of mathematics
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(M.Sc.), and master of computer applications (MCA), the

book would be of great benefit also to practising
engineers.
KEY FEATURES
The topics given are application-oriented, and are
selected keeping in view their use in various engineering disciplines.
Exercises are provided at the end of each section to
test the students comprehension.
A large number of illustrative examples are given
to help students understand the concepts better.
Contents: Preface. Fourier Series. Partial Differential
Equations. Fourier, Mellin and z-Transforms. Discrete
Mathematics. Special Functions. Calculus of Variations.
Tensor Analysis. Bibliography. Index.
SASTRY
[According to Biju Patnaik University of Technology
(BPUT) Orissa Syllabus]
S.S. SASTRY, formerly Scientist/Engineer SF in the Applied
Trivandrum.
Primarily intended for the first year undergraduate
students of all the branches of engineering, this textbook
covers the complete syllabus prescribed in Biju Patnaik
University of Technology (BPUT), Orrisa.
Organized in two parts, Part I (For first semester) begins
with the mathematical formulation of practical problems
that leads to differential equations of the first order and
their application to electrical circuits. It also includes
different techniques for the solution of differential
equations of second order, Legendres equation, and
Bessels equations and its applications. It concludes with
a brief account of matrices, including some special
matrices, and their applications to the solution of linear
algebraic equations.
Part II (For second semester) covers Laplace transformations and their use in getting solution to differential
equations, Fourier series expansion of arbitrary functions,
differential operators such as gradients, divergence
and curl, and applications of line integrals and surface
integrals in physical problems.
KEY FEATURES
Illustrative examples (more than 300) emphasize clearly
the principles involved in the topics discussed.
Large number of exercises to reinforce the understanding of the subject
Two recent BPUT Question papers at the end
270 short answer questions to grasp the fundamental
concepts involved.
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Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Part I: FIRST SEMESTER

Ordinary Differential Equations of the First Order.
Differential Equations of the Second Order. Asymptotes,
Curvature and Solution in Series of Differential Equations.
Linear Algebra. Part II: SECOND SEMESTERLaplace
Transforms. Fourier Series. Fourier Transform and Fourier
Integral. Gamma, Beta and Error Functions. Vector
Differential Calculus. Vector Integration. BPUTQuestion
Papers. Index.
SASTRY
S.S. SASTRY, was a Scientist/Engineer SF in the Applied
Trivandrum, Kerala.
(According to Gujarat Technological University Syllabus)
This volume is primarily intended to serve as a basic text
for students following introductory courses in all the
branches of engineering. It will also be useful, as a
reference text in applied mathematics, to engineers and
scientists.
This well-organized and comprehensive text covers the
complete syllabus of Gujarat Technological University
(GTU), Ahmedabad. The subject matter of the book is
organized in two parts:
Part I (For B.E., First semester students)
Part II (For B.E., Second semester students)
Part I deals with the applications of differential calculus
and partial differentiation, vector calculus and infinite
series.
Part II provides discussion on the concepts of vector
spaces, homogeneous system of equations, Cramers rule,
orthogonality and orthonormal bases, and eigenvalues of
a linear operator.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous illustrative examples covering important
models.
Unsolved problems for practice at the end of each
section.
Answers to all exercises.
Question bank at the end of chapters.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Part I: FOR SEMESTER 1
Differential Calculus and Its Applications. Integration and
Its Applications. Infinite Series. Partial Differentiation
and Its Applications. Multiple Integrals. Vector Calculus.
Part II: FOR SEMESTER 2Vector Spaces. Matrices and
Linear Systems. Linear Transformations. Inner Product
Spaces and Orthogonality. Eigenvalues and Quadratic
Forms. Appendix. Index.
SASTRY
(According to U.P. Technical University Syllabus)
S.S. SASTRY, formerly Scientist/Engineer SF in the Applied
Trivandrum.
This book is designed to serve as a text for the first-year
undergraduate students of all branches of engineering for
a course in engineering mathematics. It covers the topics
prescribed in Semester I and Semester II of U.P. Technical
University. The topics included are:
Differential calculus and matrices
Multiple integrals and vector calculus
Differential equations
Solution in series and Special functions
Laplace transforms, Fourier series and partial
differential equations
All the topics are discussed in a systematic and simple
manner. Emphasis has been laid on making the concepts
clearer.
KEY FEATURES
Gives a large number of illustrative examples to clarify
the concepts.
Includes a number of exercises for practice.
Provides a sample question paper at the end of the
text.
Contents: Preface. Semester IUnit I: Differential
Calculus
IDifferentiation
(Review).
Successive
Differentiation.
Partial
Differentiation.
Total
Differentiation. Expansion of Functions of Several
Variables. Curve Tracing. Unit II: Differential Calculus II
Jacobians. Approximation of Errors. Extrema of Functions
of Several Variables. Unit III: MatricesAlgebra of
Matrices. Unit IV: Multiple IntegralsDouble Integration.
Triple Integration. Beta and Gamma Functions. Unit V:
Vector CalculusVector Differential Calculus. Vector
Integration. Semester IIUnit I: Differential Equations
Differential Equations (Revision). Linear Differential
Equations. Applications of Differential Equations. Unit II:
Series Solutions and Special FunctionsSolution in Series
of Differential Equations. Bessel Functions. Legendre
Polynomials. Unit III: Laplace TransformsLaplace
Transforms. Unit IV: Fourier SeriesFourier Series. Partial
Differential Equations. Partial Differential Equations of the
Second Order. Unit V: Applications of Partial Differential
EquationsInitial Boundary-Value Problems. Index.
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revised and rewritten keeping in mind the recent changes

in the Engineering Mathematics curriculum.

Trivandrum, Kerala.
(According to West Bengal University of
Technology Syllabus)
What distinguishes the new edition is the addition of

many new examples and exercises drawn from the AMIE
and IIT-JEE papers.
Primarily intended to serve as a basic text for students

following introductory courses in all the branches
of engineering, this volume will also be useful, as a
reference text in applied mathematics, to engineers and
scientists.
This well-organized and comprehensive text covers
the complete syllabus of West Bengal University of
Technology (WBUT), West Bengal. The subject matter
of the book is organized in two parts:
Part I (For B.E., First semester students)
Part II (For B.E., Second semester students)
Part I includes comparison test, ratio test, Cauchys root
test and their related problems. It also provides a chapter
on Three-Dimensional Geometry which covers elementary
ideas of surfaces like sphere, right circular line and right
circular cylinders, and equations in standard forms.
Part II introduces the idea of a matrix and algebraic
operations of matrices. Then it moves on to Gauss
elimination process for solving a system of linear
equations in three unknowns. It concludes with numerical
differentiation and numerical integration.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous illustrative examples covering important
models.
Unsolved problems for practice at the end of each
section.
Answers to all exercises.
Question bank at the end of chapters.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Part 1: FIRST YEAR: FIRST
SEMESTERInfinite Series. Calculus of Functions of One
Variable. Three-dimensional Geometry. Calculus of
Functions of Several Variables. Part 2: FIRST YEAR:
SECOND SEMESTERLinear Spaces. Vector Spaces.
Ordinary Differential Equations. Laplace Transforms.
Numerical Methods. Appendix. Index.
SASTRY
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. 1, 4th ed.

Trivandrum, Kerala.
The Fourth Edition of this well-received book continues
to serve as a basic text for beginning students of
engineering of all branches. The new edition is largely
The book begins with a detailed discussion on higher

algebra, geometry, vectors and complex numbers. The
text then goes on to give an indepth analysis of geometry, vectors and complex numbers; applications of
differential calculus; integration; and ordinary differential
equations of the first order. The book concludes with a
thorough treatment of numerical methodsa significant
area of engineering mathematics.
WHATS NEW TO THIS EDITION
A new Chapter (Chapter 5) on Ordinary differential
equations of the First Order.
Two sections on Diagonalization by Orthogonal
Transformation, and Quadratic Forms (Chapter 1).
Sections on Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions
(Chapter 2).
Section on Numerical Methods for First Order
Differential Equations (Chapter 5).
Provides Answers to more exercises, which are now
given at the end of each chapter.
With these additions and revisions, the book should
appeal not only to students of engineering but also to
practicing engineers and scientists.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Higher
Algebra. Geometry, Vectors and Complex Numbers.
Applications of Differential Calculus. Integration. Ordinary
Differential Equations of the First Order. Numerical
Methods. Bibliography. Index.
SASTRY
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. 2, 4th ed.

Trivandrum, Kerala.
The Fourth Edition of this accessible and student-friendly
book continues to serve as a basic text for engineering
students as part of their course in engineering
mathematics. The new edition has substantial revisions
and modifications, in light of the recent changes in the
mathematics syllabi of various universities/engineering
institutes.
Volume 2 focuses on differential equations of the second
order, Laplace transforms, and inverse Laplace transforms
and their applications to differential equations. It
provides an in-depth analysis of functions of several
variables and presents, in an easy-to-understand style,
double, triple and improper integrals. The book also
covers in detail vector analysis and the functions of a
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complex variable besides having a fairly detailed

discussion on advanced numerical methods.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Two new chapters (Chapters 3 and 4) on Functions of
Several Variables and Multiple Integrals
Three new sections on Elastic Curves, Electric Circuits,
and Matrix Methods for Systems of Linear Differential
Equations (Chapter 1)
New sections on Jacobians (Chapter 3) and Greens
Theorem in a Plane (Chapter 5)
Answers to more exercises, given at the end of each
chapter
Several new illustrative examples and exercises.
With these additions, including the many pedagogic
features both existing and new ones the text should
prove to be highly useful to students of engineering and
should also benefit practising engineers and scientists.
Differential Equations of the Second Order. Laplace
Transforms. Functions of Several Variables. Multiple
Integrals. Vector Analysis. Functions of a Complex
Variable. Advanced Numerical Methods. Bibliography.
Index.
SHARMA & YEOLEKAR

J.P. SHARMA, Principal, Hasmukh Goswami College of
Engineering (HGCE), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
MAHESH A. YEOLEKAR, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Head of the Department at Hasmukh
Goswami College of Engineering, Vahelal, Ahmedabad.
This book presents the fundamental concepts of vector
calculus which forms part of Engineering Mathematicsa
core paper for all first-year engineering undergraduate
students. The book is specifically designed according
to the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) B.Tech.
(I Semester) syllabus on Engineering Mathematics.
The book covers such topics as limit, mean value
theorem, Riemann sum and Riemann integral, double and
triple integrals and many others. It gives geometrical as
well as physical interpretations besides employing the
algorithmic approach to make the students comprehend
the concepts and problems with ease. Each chapter is
self-contained and the concepts are illustrated with
problems.
KEY FEATURES
Explains most concepts with supporting illustrations.
Gives 312 worked-out examples and 427 problems.
Provides end-of-section exercises to drill the students
in self-study.
Includes two Model Question Papers.
Besides being a text for GTU students, the book will be

useful for the engineering students of MS University,
Baroda; SVNIT, Surat, as well as for other engineering
colleges and institutes in India.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Univariate CalculusReview of
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability. Mean Value
Theorems, Maxima and Minima. Riemann Integral.
Sequence and Series. Part II: Multivariate Calculus
Partial Derivative. Double and Triple Integrals. Vector
Calculus. Appendix I: Some Important Formulae. Appendix
II: Model Paper. Index.
SHARMA & YEOLEKAR

J.P. SHARMA, Principal, Hasmukh Goswami College of
Engineering (HGCE), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
MAHESH A. YEOLEKAR, Assistant Professor of
Mathematics and Head of the Department at Hasmukh
Goswami College of Engineering, Ahmedabad.
This Volume II of Engineering Mathematics is a sequel to
volume I of Engineering Mathematics written by the
same authors. It is designed for the second-semester
courses for undergraduate students of engineering. It is a
lucid and effective presentation of linear algebra, its
mathematical concepts, its tools and techniques that are
essential to the solution of problems encountered most
frequently in connection with engineering applications.
The book introduces students to the related concepts,
rules and use of matrices and vector spaces in the
solution of linear systems of equations which appear
frequently as models of various engineering problems.
Separate chapters are devoted to a thorough study
of linear transformations, inner product spaces and
eigenvalue problems in connection with matrices. The
book makes liberal use of solved examples and provides
plenty of exercises for homework in order that the
students can apply these mathematical methods to
the successful solution of real problems.
KEY FEATURES
Presents a clear discussion of theory.
Incorporates more than 289 worked-out examples and
245 homework exercises.
Provides summary at the end of each chapter.
Includes the latest solved question paper of GTU.
Contents: Preface. Matrices and Linear Equations. Vector
Spaces. Linear Transformations. Inner Product Spaces.
Matrix Eigenvalues and Eigenvector Porblems. Answers to
Exercise Sets. GTU Solved Question Paper. Index.
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SRIVASTAVA & SRIVASTAVA

A.C. SRIVASTAVA, Professor and Head, Department of
Mathematics, Dibrugharh University; Vice-Chancellor
(In-Charge), Dibrugarh University Emeritus Scientist (CSIR).
P.K. SRIVASTAVA, Assistant Professor in the Department
of Applied Science and Humanities, Bundelkhand Institute
of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi.
This well-organized and accessible text begins with the
concepts of functions, differentiation, series expansion,
maxima, minima and curve tracing, and then moves on to
the topics like integration and matrices. The text
concludes with the chapter on vector calculus which
discusses theorems of Stokes, Gauss and Green and their
applications in detail.
KEY FEATURES
Concise and clear presentation of concepts for easy
A large number of topic-end solved problems from
previous years UPTU examination papers.
Chapter-end practice exercises including objective type
questions.
Hints and answers to unsolved problems.
Interpretation of theorems and their applications in a
novel way.
The book is intended to cater to the needs of
undergraduate students of engineering of various Indian
universities.
Contents: Preface. Successive and Partial Differen-tiation.
Series Expansion, Maxima, Minima and Curve Tracing.
Integration. Determinants, Matrices and Linear Algebraic
Equations. Vector Calculus. Index.

Engineering Mathematics (Volume II) is designed to serve
as a core text for the first-year undergraduate students of
all branches of engineering of various Indian universities.
The book presents ordinary differential equations of first
order and higher orders along with their applications
in solving various types of engineering problems. It
elaborates solutions to differential equations in terms of
series and applications of Bessels and Legendres
functions. As the book advances, it deals with the Laplace
transform and Fourier series in an easy-to-comprehend
manner. The text also explains partial differential
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equations along with their applications such as wave

applications, heat equations and transmission line
equations. In addition, it explains the method of
separation of variables for solving partial differential
equations.
KEY FEATURES
Interprets the theorems and their applications with
extensive explanations.
Provides a large number of solved examples to
illustrate concepts.
Offers extensive opportunities for students to practice
through numerous problems.
Contents: Preface. Differential Equations. Series Solutions
and Special Functions. Laplace Transform. Fourier Series.
Partial Differential Equations. Applications of Partial
Differential Equations. Index.
Engineering Mathematics, Vol. III

This volume is primarily intended for the undergraduate
students of all disciplines of engineering of various Indian
universities.
This well-organised text deals with complex variable
analysis, contour integration, the theorems of Cauchy
Riemann, Morera, Maclaurin, Laurent and many more
that help students acquire a solid foundation in the basic
skills. It also discusses probability theory, binomial and
Poisson distributions, variance and time series that make
the students comprehend the concepts and problems
with ease. Finally, it explains the numerical methods for
differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to
ordinary differential equations using single and multi-step
numerical methods in an easy-to-understand style that
creates the interest in the subject.
KEY FEATURES
Introductions to all chapters to understand the topic
more clearly.
Numerous solved examples with illustrations to
enhance the skills.
End-of-chapter exercises to drill the students in selfstudy.
Objective type questions that sharpen the brain and
help in proper understanding of the topic in depth.
Contents: Preface. Complex Analysis. Statistics.
Applications of Statistics. Numerical Methods. Numerical
Differentiation and Numerical Integration. Numerical
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Solutions to Ordinary Differential Equations. Appendix.

Objective Type Questions. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4293-4 / ` 450.00
VAIRAMANICKAM, et al.

K. VAIRAMANICKAM, Professor and Head
NIRMALA P. RATCHAGAR, Reader
N. THILLAIGOVINDAN, Reader
all of Mathematics Section, Faculty of Engineering,
Annamalai University.
This volume of Engineering Mathematics deals with the
topics covered in first year of undergraduate engineering
courses.
Volume I introduces the students to mathematical
concepts such as matrices, three-dimensional geometry,
differential calculus, functions of several variables, and
differential equations.
KEY FEATURES
The simple and systematic presentation enables the
students grasp the concepts easily.
A large number of worked-out examples are
interwoven throughout the text to reinforce the
concepts.
Plenty of exerciseswhich include short-answer and
long-answer questionsare provided at the end of
each section. Furthermore, these problems are
arranged in a graded manner for easy comprehension.
The above features along with the clear exposition of the
mathematical concepts would make the text highly useful
for the students.
Contents: Volume IPreface. Matrices. Analytical
Geometry of Three Dimensions. Geometrical Applications
of Differential Calculus. Functions of Several Variables.
Differential Equations. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises.
Index.
ISBN-81-203-2868-X / ` 295.00
Financial Mathematics
HOY, et al.
Mathematics for Economics, 3rd ed.

MICHAEL HOY, Professor in the Department of Economics
at the University of Guelph.
JOHN LIVERNOIS, Professor and Chair of the Department
of Economics at the University of Guelph.
CHRIS MCKENNA, Professor in the Department of
Economics at the University of Guelph.
RAY REES, Professor of Economics (Emeritus) at the
Center for Economic Studies (CES), University of Munich.
THANASIS STENGOS, Professor of Economics at the
University of Guelph.
This text offers a comprehensive presentation of the
mathematics required to tackle problems in economic

analyses. To give a better understanding of the
mathematical concepts, the text follows the logic of the
development of mathematics rather than that of an
economics course. The only prerequisite is high school
algebra, but the book goes on to cover all the
mathematics needed for undergraduate economics. It is
also a useful reference for graduate students. After a
review of the fundamentals of sets, numbers, and
functions, the book covers limits and continuity, the
calculus of functions of the one variable, linear algebra,
multivariate calculus, and dynamics. To develop the
students problem-solving skills, the book works through
a large number of examples and economic applications.
This streamlined third edition offers an array of new and
updated examples. Additionally, lengthier proofs and
examples are provided on the books website http://
mitpress.mit.edu/math_econ3. The book and the Web
material are cross-referenced in the text. A Student
Solutions Manual is available in ebook form, and
instructors are able to access online the Instructors
Manual, which includes PowerPoint slides.
Mathematics is the language of economics, and this
book is an excellent introduction to that language.
George J. Mailath,
Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences
and Professor of Economics, University of Pennsylvania.
While there are many mathematics texts for economics
available, this one is by far the best. It covers a
comprehensive range of techniques with interesting
applications, and the numerous worked examples and
problems are a real bonus for the instructor. Teaching a
course with this book is enjoyable and easy.
Kevin Denny,
University College Dublin.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction and
FundamentalsIntroduction. Review of Fundamentals.
Sequences, Series, and Limits. Part II: Univariate Calculus
and OptimizationContinuity of Functions. The
Derivative and Differential for Functions of One Variable.
Optimization of Functions of One Variable. Part III: Linear
AlgebraSystems of Linear Equations. Matrices.
Determinants and the Inverse Matrix. Some Advanced
Topics in Linear Algebra. Part IV: Multivariate Calculus
Calculus for Functions of n-Variables. Optimization of
Functions of n-Variables. Constrained Optimization.
Comparative Statics. Concave Programming and the
KuhnTucker Conditions. Part V: Integration and Dynamic
MethodsIntegration. An Introduction to Mathematics
for Economic Dynamics. Linear, First-Order Difference
Equations. Nonlinear, First-Order Difference Equations.
Linear, Second-Order Difference Equations. Linear, FirstOrder Differential Equations. Nonlinear, First-Order
Differential Equations. Linear, Second-Order Differential
Equations. Simultaneous Systems of Differential and
Difference Equations. Optimal Control Theory. Answers.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4648-2 / ` 650.00
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INTRILIGATOR
The text is designed for first and second semester

courses in applied mathematics as given in mathematics,
engineering, and physics departments. A course in
differential equations is a prerequisite.
MICHAEL D. INTRILIGATOR, Professor of Economics,

University of California, Los Angeles.
Contents: Preface. Ordinary Differential Equations. Series

Method. Laplace Transforms. The Theory of Matrices.
Matrix Applications. Vector Analysis. Fourier Series.
Partial Differential Equations. Numerical Methods.
Complex Variables. Bibliography. Appendices. Answers to
Selected Problems. Index.
Mathematical Optimization and

Economic Theory
Mathematical Optimization and Economic Theory
provides a self-contained introduction to and survey of
mathematical programming and control techniques and
their applications to static and dynamic problems in
economics, respectively. It is distinctive in showing the
unity of the various approaches to solving problems of
constrained optimization that all stem back directly or
indirectly to the method of Lagrange multipliers. It also
covers in-depth both static programming problems and
dynamic control problems of optimization and the
techniques of their solution. It also clearly presents many
applications of these techniques to economics, and shows
why optimization is important for economics. Many
challenging problems for both students and researchers
are included.
This book should be of interest to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in the disciplines of
economics and mathematics as both a textbook and a
general reference book.
Contents: Preface to the Classics Edition. Preface.
Part One: IntroductionEconomizing and the Economy.
Part Two: Static OptimizationThe Mathematical
Programming Problem. Classical Programming. Nonlinear
Programming. Linear Programming. Game Theory. Part
Three: Applications of Static OptimizationTheory of the
Household. Theory of the Firm. General Equilibrium.
Welfare Economics. Part Four: Dynamic Optimization
The Control Problem. Calculus of Variations. Dynamic
Programming. Maximum Principle. Differential Games.
Part Five: Applications of Dynamic OptimizationOptimal
Economic Growth. Appendix A: Analysis. Appendix B:
Matrices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4684-0 / ` 450.00
Foundations of Mathematics
POTTER & GOLDBERG
Mathematical Methods, 2nd ed.

MERLE C. POTTER, Michigan State University.
JACK GOLDBERG, University of Michigan.
This book gives a lucid and effective presentation
of the mathematics essential to engineering and physical
sciences. It covers a host of physical science and
engineering applications and examples.
It is a fully revised introductory text that provides
students with a firm grounding in mathematical concepts,
tools, and techniques essential to the solution of applied
mathematics problems encountered most frequently.

ISBN-978-81-203-0550-2 / ` 250.00
Functional Analysis
KRISHNAN
Textbook of Functional Analysis:

A Problem-Oriented Approach
V.K. KRISHNAN, Former Professor of Mathematics,
St. Thomas College, Thrissur (Kerala).
This unique, comprehensive, and student-friendly book
provides problems in functional analysis along with their
solutions. Such a practical approach will greatly facilitate
students to have a thorough grasp of the subject. This
stands in stark contrast to the method followed in most
books where a great amount of theory is given, with a
smattering of problems to elucidate the topics discussed.
The book begins with a discussion on normed linear
spaces, then it goes on to give a detailed discussion on
such topics as Banach spaces, duality, and bounded linear
maps. The text also provides a clear-cut analysis of
Hilbert spaces, including operators on and spectral theory
in Hilbert spaces.
Intended as a text for postgraduate courses in
mathematics, this book with its systematic and precise
presentation, and provision of a large number of
exercises, should prove to be a trendsetter in its
approach to the subjectthis novelty of approach
appealing particularly to students.
KEY FEATURES
Contains a very large number of solved problems. This
will build up confidence among the students in solving
problems.
The book is not just a compendium of problems;
enough theory is given, presenting the major concepts
in functional analysis.
Gives exercises at the end of each section, which help
sharpen the intelligence of students.
Presentation of topics is straightforward and easy to
understand.
Contents: Preface. Notation. Normed Linear Spaces.
Banach Spaces. Duality. Bounded Linear Maps. Hilbert
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Spaces. Operators on Hilbert Spaces. Spectral Theory in

Hilbert Spaces. References. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1627-4 / ` 195.00
NAIR
Functional Analysis: A First Course

M. THAMBAN NAIR, Associate Professor of Mathematics
at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.
Intended as an introductory-level text on Functional
Analysis for the postgraduate students in Mathematics,
this compact and well-organized text covers all the topics
considered essential to the subject. In so doing, it
provides a very good understanding of the subject to the
reader.
The book begins with a review of linear algebra, and then
it goes on to give the basic notion of a norm on linear
space (proving thereby most of the basic results),
progresses gradually, dealing with operators, and proves
some of the basic theorems of Functional Analysis.
Besides, the book analyzes more advanced topics like
dual space considerations, compact operators, and
spectral theory of Banach and Hilbert space operators.
The text is so organized that it strives, particularly in the
last chapter, to apply and relate the basic theorems to
problems which arise while solving operator equations.
KEY FEATURES
Plenty of examples have been worked out in detail,
which not only illustrate a particular result, but also
point towards its limitations so that subsequent
stronger results follow.
Exercises, which are meant to aid understanding and to
promote mastery of the subject, are interspersed
throughout the text.
Game Theory
CHATTERJEE
Linear Programming and Game Theory

This compact book is an excellent elucidation of the
basics of optimization theory in the areas of linear
programming and game theory. The theory has been
developed in a systematic manner with a recapitulation
of the necessary mathematical preliminaries including in
good measure the elements of convexity theory. All the
essential topics such as simplex algorithm, duality, revised
simplex method, two-phase method and dual simplex
method have been discussed lucidly. The age-old
transportation and assignment problems have been
treated thoroughly to manifest all the dimensions of the
problems. Finally, the game theory comes with grandeur
of reality of conflicts.
This user-friendly text is designed for the undergraduate
students in mathematics. Besides, it will be useful to
students pursuing courses in engineering, management
and economics.
Contents:
Preface.
Mathematical
Programming.
Mathematical Preliminaries. Simplex Method. Duality.
Dual Simplex Method. Revised Simplex Method. Integer
Programming. Sensitivity Analysis. Transportation
Problems. Assignment Problems. Theory of Games.
Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2677-4 / ` 250.00
Integral Transforms
ANDREWS & SHIVAMOGGI
This student-friendly text, with its clear exposition of

concepts, should prove to be a boon to the beginner
aspiring to have an insight into Functional Analysis.
Integral Transforms for Engineers
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Note to the

Reader. Review of Linear Algebra. Normed Linear Spaces.
Operators on Normed Linear Spaces. More about Hilbert
Spaces. Hahn-Banach Theorem and Its Consequences.
Uniform Boundedness Principle. Closed Graph Theorem
and Its Consequences. Dual Space Considerations.
Compact Operators. Spectral Results for Banach Space
Operators. Operators on Hilbert Spaces. Spectral Results
for Hilbert Space Operators. Spectral Representations.
Solution of Operator Equations. References. Index.
This book familiarizes the reader with Integral Transforms

as applied to solving problems in engineering. Concise
and easy to follow, the book not just explains the integral
transforms but illustrates their use for solving problems
in such areas of concern in engineering and applied
physics as statistics, heat, mechanics and electricity. The
Fourier and Laplace transforms which represent the basic
and the most widely used transforms are explained at
length and as applied to a variety of situations. Other
transforms such as Mellin transform, Hankel transform
and finite and discrete transforms have also been
presented in enough detail.

ISBN-978-81-203-1735-2 / ` 250.00
LARRY C. ANDREWS and BHIMSEN K. SHIVAMOGGI,

University of Central Florida.
Numerous examples, exercise sets and illustrations from

situations typical of engineering sciences set this book
apart as one of immense utility to engineers and applied
mathematicians as well as to graduate-level course
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students of optics, engineering sciences, physics and
mathematics.
Contents: Preface to the 1999 Printing. Preface.
Introduction. Special Functions. Fourier Integrals and
Fourier Transforms. Applications Involving Fourier
Transforms. The Laplace Transform. Applications Involving
Laplace Transforms. The Mellin Transform. The Hankel
Transform. Finite Transforms. Discrete Transforms.
Bibliography. AppendicesA: Review of Complex
Variables. B: Table of Fourier Transforms. C: Table of
Laplace Transforms. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2404-6 / ` 295.00
Mathematical Logic
GANESH
Introduction to Fuzzy Sets and

Fuzzy Logic
M. GANESH, Professor, Mathematics Department, Birla
Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani.
Reflecting the tremendous advances that have taken
place in the study of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic, this
book not only details the theoretical advances in these
areas, but also considers a broad variety of applications
of fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic.
This comprehensive and up-to-date text is organized in
three parts. The concepts pertaining to the crisp
situation such as Set Theory, Logic, Switching Function
Theory and Boolean Algebra are covered in Part I of the
text. Part II is devoted to Fuzzy Set Theory, Fuzzy
Relations and Fuzzy Logic. The applications of fuzzy set
theory and fuzzy logic to Control Theory and Decision
Making are designated Part III of the text.
Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Science and Engineering, the
book will also be immensely useful to practicing
engineers and computer scientists.
KEY FEATURES
Every concept has been illustrated with worked out
examples.
Fuzzy concepts have been introduced as
generalizations and extensions of crisp concepts.
Each chapter concludes with Problem Set and
References.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. How to
Use This Book. Part I: Classical TheoriesCrisp
Set Theory. Propositional Logic. Predicate Logic. Switching
Functions and Switching Circuits. Boolean Algebra. Part II:
Fuzzy TheoriesFuzzy Set Theory. Fuzzy Relations. Fuzzy
Logic. Part III: ApplicationsFuzzy Methods in Control
Theory. Fuzzy Methods in Decision Making. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2861-7 / ` 195.00
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KLIR & FOLGER
Fuzzy Sets, Uncertainty, and Information

GEORGE J. KLIR and TINA A. FOLGER, both of the State
University of New York, Binghamton.
The concept of uncertainty and its relationship to
the increasingly important concept of information
and complexity need to be brought under a new
mathematical formulation. This book is intended
to make an understanding of this mathematical formalism
accessible to students and professionals in a broad range
of disciplines and covers the various issues of uncertainty,
information and complexity from a broad perspective
based on formalism of fuzzy set theory. No prior
knowledge of fuzzy set theory or information theory is
required; the reader is however assumed to be familiar
with basic notions of set theory, logic and probability
theory, though the fundamentals of these subject areas
are briefly overviewed in the book.
The book is suitable as a text at the advanced undergraduate/postgraduate level that covers uncertainty,
information and complexity from a broad perspectivein
mathematics courses in artificial intelligence, engineering
and computer science.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Crist Sets and
Fuzzy Sets. Operations on Fuzzy Sets. Fuzzy Relations.
Fuzzy Measures. Uncertainty and Information.
Applications. Appendix A: Uniqueness of Uncertainty
Measures. Appendix B: Glossary of Symbols. References.
Name Index. Subject Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0695-0 / ` 275.00
KLIR & YUAN
Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic:

Theory and Applications
GEORGE J. KLIR and BO YUAN.
This is the expanded version of the earlier highly
successful book, Fuzzy Sets, Uncertainty and Information,
reflecting the tremendous advances that have taken place
subsequently. The primary purpose of this book is to
provide the student with a comprehensive coverage of
theoretical foundations of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy
logic, as well as a broad overview of the increasingly
important applications of these novel areas of mathematics. No previous knowledge of fuzzy sets or fuzzy logic
is required. Basic ideas such as neural networks, general
algorithms and rough sets are also explained.
Throughout the book, examples are used to illustrate
concepts, methods, and generic applications as they are
introduced. Extensive and carefully selected bibliography,
together with bibliographical notes at the end of each
chapter and a bibliographical index, is an invaluable
resource for further study of fuzzy theory and applications. Each chapter is followed by a set of exercises,
which are intended to enhance an understanding of the
material presented in the chapter.
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It should be on the desk of everyone who is interested

in acquiring a solid understanding of the foundations of
fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic and the competence that is
needed to apply them to the solution of real-world
problem.
Lotfi A. Zadeh in his Foreword to the book
Contents: Foreword. Preface. PART I: THEORYFrom
Classical (Crisp) Sets to Fuzzy Sets: A Grand Paradigm
Shift. Fuzzy Sets Versus Crisp Sets. Operations on Fuzzy
Sets. Fuzzy Arithmetic. Fuzzy Relations. Fuzzy Relation
Equations. Possibility Theory. Fuzzy Logic. UncertaintyBased Information. PART II: APPLICATIONSConstructing
Fuzzy Sets and Operations of Fuzzy Sets. Approximate
Reasoning. Fuzzy Systems. Pattern Recognition. Fuzzy
Databases and Information Retrieval Systems. Fuzzy
Decision Making. Engineering Applications. Miscellaneous
Applications. Appendices. Bibliography. Bibliographical
Index. Name Index. Subject Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1136-7 / ` 350.00
SHINGHAL
Introduction to Fuzzy Logic

RAJJAN SHINGHAL, formerly Professor of Computer
Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Designed primarily as a text for senior undergraduate
students of Computer Science and Engineering, and
postgraduate students of Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics, this compact book describes the theoretical
aspects of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic.
Based on his many years of experience, Professor Rajjan
Shinghal gives a succinct analysis of the procedures for
fuzzy sets complementation, intersection, and union. He
also explains clearly how arithmetic operations are
carried out on approximate numbers, how fuzzy sets are
used for reasoning, and how they are employed for
unsupervised learning. Finally, the book shows how fuzzy
sets are utilized in applications such as logic control,
databases, information retrieval, ordering of objects, and
satisfying multiple goals.
Besides students, professionals working in research
organizations should find the book quite useful.
Contents: Preface. An Overview of Crisp Sets. Basics of
Fuzzy Sets. Developing Membership Functions.
Complement of a Fuzzy Set. Intersection and Union of
Fuzzy Sets. Fuzzy Arithmetic with Extension Principle.
Fuzzy Arithmetic with Interval Analysis. Fuzzy Relations
for Mapping of Fuzzy Sets. Defuzzification. Approximate
Reasoning: Modus Ponens. Approximate Reasoning:
Modus Tollens. Fuzzy Clustering. Fuzzy Logic Applications.
ISBN-978-81-203-4699-4 / ` 150.00
Measure Theory
BASU
Measure Theory and Probability, 2nd ed.

(Late) A.K. BASU, was formerly faculty in the Department
of Statistics, Calcutta University.
This compact and well-received book, now in its second
edition, is a skilful combination of measure theory and
probability. For, in contrast to many books where
probability theory is usually developed after a thorough
exposure to the theory and techniques of measure and
integration, this text develops the Lebesgue theory of
measure and integration, using probability theory as the
motivating force.
What distinguishes the text is the illustration of all
theorems by examples and applications. A section on
Stieltjes integration assists the student in understanding
the later text better.
For easy understanding and presentation, this edition has
split some long chapters into smaller ones. For example,
old Chapter 3 has been split into Chapters 3 and 9, and
old Chapter 11 has been split into Chapters 11, 12
and 13.
The book is intended for the first-year postgraduate
students for their courses in Statistics and Mathematics
(pure and applied), computer science, and electrical and
industrial engineering.
KEY FEATURES
Measure theory and probability are well integrated.
Exercises are given at the end of each chapter, with
solutions provided separately.
A section is devoted to large sample theory of
statistics, and another to large deviation theory (in the
Appendix).
Contents: Editors Preface. Preface to the First Edition.
List of Symbols and Abbreviations. Introduction: Sets,
Indicator Functions, and Classes of Sets. Measure Space
and Probability Space. Distribution Functions. Measurable
Functions. Integration Theory and Expectation. Types of
Convergence and Limit Theorems. Independence. Law
of Large Numbers and Associated Limit Theorems.
Characteristic Functions. Central Limit Theorem (CLT).
Product Space. Conditional Expectation. Martingale.
Measure Extension and Lebesgue-Stieltjes Measure.
Appendices I: Measure on Infinite Product Space
and Kolmogorovs Consistency. II: Hahn-Jordan
Decomposition. III: Large Sample Theory. References.
Author Index. Subject Index.
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Mechanics
ARULDHAS
Classical Mechanics
G. ARULDHAS, former Professor and Head of Physics
Department, and former Dean of Faculty of Science,
This book offers an in-depth presentation of the
mechanics of particles and systems. The material is
thoroughly class-tested and hence eminently suitable
as a textbook for a one-semester course in Classical
Mechanics for postgraduate students of physics and
mathematics. Besides, the book can serve as a useful
reference for engineering students at the postgraduate
level.
The book provides not only a complete treatment of
classical theoretical physics, but also an enormous
number of worked examples and problems to show
students clearly how to apply abstract principles and
mathematical techniques to realistic problems. While
abstraction of theory is minimized, detailed mathematical
analysis is provided wherever necessary.
Besides an all-embracing coverage of different aspects
of classical mechanics, the rapidly growing areas of
nonlinear dynamics and chaos are also included. The
chapter on Central Force Motion includes topics like
satellite parameters, orbital transfers and scattering
problem. An extensive treatment of the essentials of
small oscillations, which is crucial for the study of
molecular vibrations, is included. Rigid body motion and
special theory of relativity are also covered in two
separate chapters.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics.
System of Particles. Lagrangian Formulation. Variational
Principle. Central Force Motion. Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Hamilton-Jacobi Theory. The Motion of Rigid Bodies.
Theory of Small Oscillations. Special Theory of Relativity.
Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics. Classical Chaos.
Appendix A: Elliptic Integrals. Appendix B: Perturbation
Theory. Bibliography. Answers to Problems. Index.
DATTA
Mechanics
SUNIL DATTA, Former Professor and Head, Department of
Mathematics and Astronomy, Lucknow University.
Intended as a text for the undergraduate students of
Mathematics, this book provides an in-depth analysis on
the theoretical and practical applications of Mechanics.
The concepts and the theories expressed are treated
mathematically with a simple yet logical approach. The
book is written to augment the understanding of the
students of this discipline.
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The book comprises the topics like Newtons Laws of

motion; concepts of work, energy and impulse; and
relative motion. It effectively elucidates the principles of
forces in three dimensions, equilibrium of strings, and
rectilinear motion like simple harmonic motion. The book
explains the motion of the earth, the moon, the stars and
other heavenly bodies with the help of principles of
mechanics. The topics like motion of a rocket and motion
of an artificial satellite are also covered in detail so that
the students are introduced to the contemporary subjects
like space dynamics.
All the chapters are well-supported with figures and
illustrative examples. The chapter-end exercises help to
judge students comprehension on the subject.
Contents: Preface. MechanicsAn Overview. Forces in
Three Dimensions. Method of Virtual Work. Stability of
Equilibrium. Equilibrium of Strings. Rectilinear Motion.
Kinematics in two Dimensions. Constrained Motion.
Orbital Motion. Motion of a Particle in Three Dimensions.
Index.
MONDAL
Classical Mechanics, Rev. ed.

Intended for postgraduate students of mathematics, the
revised edition of this compact textbook helps readers
acquire a thorough understanding of the basic concepts
of classical mechanics.
The text is organized into five chapters. After a
comprehensive introduction to the terminologies of
dynamical systems and generalized coordinates,
Lagranges equations of motion for holonomic systems,
and conservative and non-holonomic systems are
developed. The text then gives a detailed coverage of the
EulerLagrange equation, equations of motion of rigid
bodies, and Hamiltons equations of motion, suitably
reinforced with examples to enhance learning. Finally,
canonical transformations and Hamiltons equations
of motion in Poissons bracket are discussed along with
the HamiltonJacobi theory and the HamiltonJacobi
equation for Hamiltons principal function.
Numerous worked-out examples included throughout the
text and end-of-chapter exercises will be of considerable
help to the students in comprehending the application of
the principles to physical problems.
Contents: Preface. DAlemberts Principle and Lagranges
Equations. Variational Principle and Lagranges Equations.
Equations of Motion of Rigid Bodies. Hamiltons
Equations of Motion. Canonical Trans-formations.
References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3516-5 / ` 150.00
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RAO
Classical Mechanics
K. SANKARA RAO, former Professor of Mathematics, Anna
University, Chennai had earlier been Senior Scientist/
Engineer, Applied Mathematics Division of Vikram
Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Trivandrum.
The knowledge of classical mechanics is vital for
understanding advanced technologies in several areas
such as automation, industrial process and control, and
aerospace.
This comprehensive and well-organized text gives a
brilliant exposition of the principles of mechanics in as
simple a language as possible.
The text starts with Newton's laws of motion, units and
dimension and dynamics of a system of particles, and
rotating frame of reference. Then kinematics of a rigid
body motion and Eulerian angles are discussed, together
with the dynamics of a rigid body in space and orbital
motion. The text then goes on to describe Lagrange and
Hamilton methods and the special theory of relativity.
New topics such as rocket dynamics along with vehicle
optimization and three-body and n-body problems are
also presented.
Typical solved examples and exercises are included in
each chapter. Multiple-choice questions given at the
end of the text are taken from examination papers
of various Indian universities, GATE and other
The book is intended for postgraduate students of
mathematics, physics, and engineering, particularly in
aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.
Contents: Preface. Kinematics and Dynamics of
a Particle. Dynamics of System of Particles and Rotating
Coordinate Systems. Kinematics of a Rigid Body Motion.
Dynamics of a Rigid Body Motion. Orbital Motion.
Lagrange and Hamilton Equations. Hamiltonian Methods.
Special Theory of Relativity. Rocket Dynamics. The Threeand n-Body Problems. Multiple-choice Questions.
ISBN-978-81-203-2676-7 / ` 250.00
The book presents the principle of kinematics describing

the geometrical aspects of the motion of particles. It
discusses the rectilinear motion with uniform and
variable accelerations, the motion of a projectile in a
vertical plane neglecting the air resistance, and the
motion of a particle in resisting medium. The concepts of
work, energy, power and impulse, impact of bodies,
circular and cycloidal motions of a particle, motion of a
particle under central forces, moments and products of
inertia of different bodies, and motion of bodies with
varying mass have been discussed in detail. In addition,
the book describes the motion of a particle in three
dimensions.
KEY FEATURES
Presents each concept systematically.
Provides a good number of well-graded solved
examples and a set of unsolved exercises selected from
the examination papers of different universities.
Follows an easy-to-understand methodology in solving
problems.
Gives answers to problems to help the students verify
their solutions.
Contents: Preface. Kinematics. Rectilinear Motion.
Uniplanar Motion of a Projectile. Motion in a Resisting
Medium. Work, Energy and Impulse. Impact. Circular and
Harmonic Motions. Central Forces. Moment of Inertia.
Motion When Mass Varies. Motion in Three Dimensions.
TIWARI & THAKUR
Classical Mechanics: Analytical

Dynamics
R.N. TIWARI, former Professor of Mathematics at
Government College of Science, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla
University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
B.S. THAKUR, Lecturer, School of Studies in Mathe-matics,
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
Textbook of Dynamics
Intended as a text for postgraduate students of

mathematics, this compact and well-organized book
offers insights into the principles of classical mechanics
and, in particular, deals with the problems of dynamical
systems.
KAUSHAL KUMAR SINGH, Associate Professor,

Department of Mathematics, North-Eastern Hill University
(NEHU), Shillong.
This textbook is designed for the undergraduate students
(B.A./B.Sc.) of mathematics for a course in dynamics. It
conforms to the course curriculum prescribed by UGC.
The book will also be useful to the undergraduate
engineering students for a course in engineering
mechanics.
Divided into seven chapters, the text begins with a

discussion on some elementary results of statics and
dynamics. It then goes on to analyze at length the
Hamiltonian formulation along with the Poisson bracket,
the variational principle (taking Eulers equation of
calculus of variation as the base), and different forms of
the variational principle. Finally, the text explains the
integral invariants, canonical transformations, and the
HamiltonJacobi theory.
SINGH
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KEY FEATURES
A fairly large number of worked-out examples are
interspersed throughout the text to illustrate
the application of the concepts to the problems
discussed.
Miscellaneous Exercises are given at the end of the
book to drill the students in self-study.
The text entirely covers UGC model curriculum for
M.Sc. (Mathematics).
Review of Elementary Principles and Lagranges Equations
of Motion. Hamiltons Canonical Equations and Poisson
Bracket. Calculus of Variation. Hamiltons Variational
Principle. Integral Invariants. Canonical Transformations.
HamiltonJacobi Theory and Lagrange Bracket.
Miscellaneous Exercises. Answers to Miscellaneous
Exercises. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3126-6 / ` 150.00
Mathematical Physics
HARPER
Introduction to Mathematical Physics

CHARLIE HARPER, California State University, Hayward.
The book provides the reader with most of the
mathematical prerequisites required for the study of
classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism,
statistical thermodynamics, and special and general
relativity, as well as other vital areas of physics,
chemistry, applied mathematics, and engineering. The
reader is assumed to have a working knowledge of
differential and integral calculus. Solved mathematical
and physical illustrative examples are incorporated for
clarification of the material presented.
The problems at the end of each chapter, graded by level
of difficulty, further clarify the text of the chapters and
are occasionally used to convey new material.
Contents: Preface. Vector Analysis. Operator and Matrix
Analysis. Functions of a Complex Variable. Calculus of
Residues. Differential Equations. Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics. Fourier Series. Fourier Transforms.
Tensor Analysis. General Bibliography. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0262-4 / ` 195.00
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Numerical Analysis
ALAVALA
Finite Element Methods:

Basic Concepts and Applications
CHENNAKESAVA R. ALAVALA, Professor in the Department
of
Mechanical
Engineering,
Jawaharlal
Nehru
Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad.
Finite Element Methods form an indispensable part of
engineering analysis and design. The strength of FEM is
the ease and elegance with which it handles the
boundary conditions. This compact and well-organized
text presents a comprehensive analysis of Finite Element
Methods (FEM).
The book gives a clear picture of structural, torsion, freevibration, heat transfer and fluid flow problems. It also
provides detailed description of equations of equilibrium,
stress-strain relations, interpolation functions and
element design, symmetry and applications of FEM. The
text is a synthesis of both the physical and the
mathematical characteristics of finite element methods. A
question bank at the end of each chapter comprises
descriptive and objective type questions to drill the
students in self-study.
KEY FEATURES
Includes step-by-step procedure to solve typical
problems using ANSYS software.
Gives numerical problems in SI units.
Elaborates shaper functions for higher-order elements.
Furnishes a large number of worked-out examples and
solved problems.
This profusely illustrated, student-friendly text is intended
primarily for undergraduate students of Mechanical/
Production/Civil and Aeronautical Engineering. By a
judicious selection of topics, it can also be profitably used
by postgraduate students of these disciplines. In addition,
practising engineers and scientists should find it very
useful besides students preparing for competitive exams.
Finite Element Modelling. One Dimensional Bar Elements.
Plane Truss Elements. Plane Beam Elements. Plane Frame
Elements. Plane Stress and Plane Strain Problems. Linear
Triangular Elements. Isoparametrization Two Dimensional
Elements. Numerical Integration. Axisymmetric Elements.
Three Dimensional Stress Analysis. Free Vibration
Analysis. Review Questions. Torsion Analysis. Heat
Transfer Analysis. Fluid Flow Analysis. Error Analysis.
Solution of FE Equations. Postprocessing. Appendix:
Matrix Algebra. Bibliography. Index.
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ASCHER & GREIF
First Course in Numerical Methods, A

URI M. ASCHER, Professor of Computer Science at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
CHEN GREIF, Associate Professor of Computer Science at
the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
A First Course in Numerical Methods is aimed at
undergraduate and postgraduate students of all
engineering disciplines and the students of mathematics
and other science disciplines, to enable them to gain
practical knowledge of modern techniques in scientific
computing. Avoiding encyclopedic and heavily theoretical
exposition, the book provides an in-depth treatment of
fundamental issues and methods, the reasons behind the
success and failure of numerical software, and fresh and
easy-to-follow approaches and techniques.
The book takes an algorithmic approach, focusing on
techniques that have a high level of applicability to
engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics.
The book
focuses on current methods, issues, and software while
providing a comprehensive theoretical foundation,
enabling those who need to apply the techniques to
successfully design solutions to nonstandard problems.
illustrates algorithms using the programming
environment of MATLAB, with the expectation that
the reader will gradually become proficient in it while
learning the material covered in the book.
provides a variety of exercises within each chapter and
review questions aimed at self-testing.
Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface.
Numerical Algorithms. Roundoff Errors. Nonlinear
Equations in One Variable. Linear Algebra Background.
Linear Systems: Direct Methods. Linear Least Squares
Problems. Linear Systems: Iterative Methods. Eigenvalues
and Singular Values. Nonlinear Systems and Optimization.
Polynomial
Interpolation.
Piecewise
Polynomial
Interpolation. Best Approximation. Fourier Transform.
Numerical Differentiation. Numerical Integration.
Differential Equations. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4686-4 / ` 495.00
BATHE
Finite Element Procedures

KLAUS-JRGEN BATHE, Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This practical textbook is the revised edition of the
authors classic and includes the state-of-the-art methods
in finite element procedures. The revision is thorough
and comprehensive to make the book more broad based.
The text explores the full range of finite element
methods, but concentrates on certain finite element
procedures such as techniques that are essential and
often used in engineering practice. Written by a highly
respected author on the subject, the text presents in

sufficient depth, both the elementary concepts and
advanced techniques while presenting statics, dynamics,
solids, fluids, linear and non-linear analysis.
Sufficient attention is given to both the physical and
mathematical characteristics of the procedures. Throughout the text a representative selection of worked-out
examples and complete programmes listings are
provided, besides numerous exercises at the end of each
chapter.
Contents: Preface. An Introduction to the Use of Finite
Element Procedures. Vectors, Matrices, and Tensors.
Some Basic Concepts of Engineering Analysis and an
Introduction to the Finite Element Method. Formulation
of the Finite Element MethodLinear Analysis in Solid
and Structural Mechanics. Formulation and Calculation of
Isoparametric Finite Element Matrices. Finite Element
Nonlinear Analysis in Solid and Structural Mechanics.
Finite Element Analysis of Heat Transfer, Field Problems,
and Incompressible Fluid Flows. Solution of Equilibrium
Equations in Static Analysis. Solution of Equilibrium
Equations in Dynamic Analysis. Preliminaries to the
Solution of Eigenproblems. Solution Methods for
Eigenproblems. Implementation of the Finite Element
Method. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1075-9 / ` 575.00
BATHUL
Special Functions and Complex

Variables (Engineering Mathematics III),
2nd ed.
This well-received book, which is a new edition of
Textbook of Engineering Mathematics: Special Functions
and Complex Variables by the same author, continues to
discuss two important topicsspecial functions and
complex variables. It analyzes special functions such as
gamma and beta functions, Legendres equation and
function, and Bessels function. Besides, the text explains
the notions of limit, continuity and differentiability by
giving a thorough grounding on analytic functions and
their relations with harmonic functions. In addition, the
book introduces the exponential function of a complex
variable and, with the help of this function, defines the
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and explains their
properties.
While discussing different mathematical concepts, the
book analyzes a number of theorems such as Cauchys
integral theorem for the integration of a complex
variable, Taylors theorem for the analysis of complex
power series, the residue theorem for evaluation of
residues, besides the argument principle and Rouches
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theorem for the determination of the number of zeros of

complex polynomials. Finally, the book gives a thorough
exposition of conformal mappings and develops the
theory of bilinear transformation.
GHOSH
Intended as a text for engineering students, this book will

also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Mathematics and students appearing in
PALLAB GHOSH, Assistant Professor in the Department of

Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.
Today, C++ is gaining prominence as a programming
language and is emerging as a preferred choice of
programmers because of its many attractive features and
its user-friendly nature. And this text, intended for
undergraduate students of engineering as well as for
students of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, shows
how numerical methods can be applied in solving
engineering problems using C++. The text, while
emphasizing the application aspects, also provides deep
insight into the development of numerical algorithms.
KEY FEATURES
Gives detailed step-by-step description of numerical
algorithms and demonstrates their implementation.
Each method is illustrated with solved examples.
Provides C++ programs on many numerical algorithms.
Elementary problems from various branches of science
and engineering are solved.
Contains 79 programs written in C++.
Provides about 200 solved examples which illustrate
the concepts.
The Exercise problems, with various categories like
Quiz, Analytical and Numerical Problems and Software
Development Projects, drill the students in self-study.
The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the programs
given in the book.
Students as well as programmers should find this text
immensely useful for its numerous student-friendly
features coupled with the elegant exposition of concepts
and the clear emphasis on applications.
Contents:
Preface.
C++
and
Object-Oriented
Programming. Accuracy and Stability in Numerical
Computing. Solution of Simultaneous Linear Algebraic
Equations. Solution of Nonlinear Equations. Eigenvalues
and Eigenvectors of Matrices. Statistical Analysis of Data.
Curve Fitting. Sorting of Data. Approximation of
Functions.
Interpolation.
Numerical
Integration.
Numerical Differentiation. Solution of Ordinary
Differential Equations: Initial Value Problems. Solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations: Boundary Value
Problems. Numerical Solution of Partial Differential
Equations. Appendix. Suggested Further Reading. Index.
WHAT IS NEW TO THIS EDITION

Chapters have been reorganized keeping in mind
changes in the syllabi.
A new chapter is exclusively devoted to Graph Theory.
Contents: Preface. Special FunctionsI. Special Functions
II. Complex Differentiation and Elementary Functions.
Complex Integration. Complex Power Series. Contour
Integration. The Conformal Mappings. Elementary Graph
Theory. Argument Principle and Rouches Theorem.
Index.
BISWAL
Numerical Analysis
PURNA CHANDRA BISWAL, Assistant Professor in
Mathematics, Parala Maharaja Engineering Colleage,
Berhampur.
Offering a clear, precise and accessible presentation, this
book gives students the solid support they need to
master basic numerical analysis techniques. It is suitable
for a course in Numerical Methods for undergraduate
students of all branches of engineering, students of
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Bachelor
of Computer Applications (BCA), and students pursuing
diploma courses in engineering disciplines. The book
can also serve as a useful reference for students of
mathematics and statistics.
The book focuses on core areas of numerical analysis
such as errors in numerical computation, root finding,
solution of algebraic equations, interpolation, numerical
calculus, initial value problems, boundary value problems
and eigenvalues. The underlying mathematical concepts
are highlighted through numerous worked-out examples.
The section-end exercises contain plenty of problems
with appropriate hints in order to motivate the students
to work out problems for a deeper insight into subject
concepts.
Contents: Preface. Number Systems and Errors. Root
Finding. Numerical Solution of Linear System. Interpolation. Spline. Numerical Differentiation. Integration.
Initial Value Problem. Eigenvalue. Method of Weighted
Residuals. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3444-1 / ` 250.00
Numerical Methods with Computer

Programs in C++ (with CD-ROM)

ISBN-978-81-203-2987-4 / ` 395.00
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GOURDIN & BOUMAHRAT
Applied Numerical Methods

A. GOURDIN, Scientist in E.N.S.E.A.
M. BOUMAHRAT, Director at I.N.G.M., Boumerds, both
are Faculties in the Engineering School of El-Harrach,
France.
For better understanding and utilization of the modern
computational techniques, it is necessary to be
conversant with the formulations of mathematical
analysis, especially the numerical and statistical analysis.
This book presents various numerical methods in a simple
and useful form to the students and researchers who are
interested in solving complex scientific and engineering
problems. The text discusses in detail the basic numerical
methods such as Wegstein, Newton, Jordan, Gauss-Seidel,
Householder, Golub and Robbins-Monro, Conjugate
Gradient, Preconditioning by Incomplete Decomposition,
Least Squares, and Levenberg-Marquardt.
To fully comprehend the theory, many real-life problems
from the areas of electricity, hydraulics, management,
strength of materials, electronics etc. are considered at
the end of each chapter and are completely worked-out
by using these methods.
This profusely illustrated text is designed as a textbook
for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students
in mathematics, computer science and engineering.
Also, it enables researchers to apply these numerical
techniques to scientific and engineering problems.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Solution of Nonlinear
Equations. Optimization of a Function in Single Variable.
Linear Algebra. A Review. Solution of Systems of Linear
Equations: Direct Methods, Iterative Methods. Solution of
Systems of Nonlinear Equations. Least Squares
Approximation. Appendix. References.
ISBN-81-203-1006-3 / ` 150.00
MATHEWS & FINK
Numerical Methods Using MATLAB,

4th ed.
JOHN H. MATHEWS, California State University, Fullerton.
KURTIS D. FINK, Northwest Missouri State University.
The book presents various methods of numerical analysis
in a clear style. It provides an amalgamation of both
theory and practice using a wide variety of examples and
problems to help the students sharpen their skills.
Computer calculations are presented in the form of tables
and graphs whenever possible so that the resulting
numerical approximations are easier to visualize and
interpret.
In an easy to understand and friendly style, the authors

explain how numerical methods work and their
limitations.
Throughout, it maintains a balance between theory,
error analysis, and readability. This book is suitable for
undergraduate students in mathematics, computer
science, physical sciences and engineering.
KEY FEATURES
Extensive use of the software MATLAB.
Uses MATLAB programs for presenting numerical
algorithms. Provides computer assignments using
MATLAB for students to practice their skills at
scientific programming.
Lucid presentation of error analysis of various
methods.
New topics for minimization of z = f (x, y) are included.
Rewritten chapter on numerical optimization.
Each numerical method is presented in a self-contained
format.
Contents: Preface. Preliminaries. Solution of Nonlinear
Equations f(x) = 0. Solution of Linear Systems AX = B.
Interpolation and Polynomial Approximation. Curve
Fitting. Numerical Differentiation. Numerical Integration.
Numerical Optimization. Solution of Differential
Equations. Solution of Partial Differential Equations.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Appendix: Introduction to
MATLAB. Answers to Selected Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2765-8 / ` 395.00
MOLER
Numerical Computing with MATLAB

(Revised)
CLEVE B. MOLER, Chairman and Chief Scientist at The
MathWorks, Inc.
Numerical Computing with MATLAB is a lively textbook
for an introductory course in numerical methods,
MATLAB, and technical computing. The emphasis is on
the informed use of mathematical software, in particular,
the presentation helps readers learn enough about
the mathematical functions in MATLAB to use them
correctly, appreciate their limitations, and modify them
appropriately. The book makes extensive use of computer
graphics, including interactive graphical expositions of
numerical algorithms. It provides more than 70 M-files,
which can be downloaded from the text website
www.mathworks.com/moler. Many of the more than
200 exercises involve modifying and extending these
programs.
Motivating applications included in the book are modern
problems from cryptography, touch-tone dialing, Google
page ranking, atmospheric science, and image processing,
as well as classical problems from physics and
engineering.
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The book is useful for students of science and all
disciplines of engineering, both at the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to MATLAB. Linear
Equations. Interpolation. Zeros and Roots. Least Squares.
Quadrature. Ordinary Differential Equations. Fourier
Analysis. Random Numbers. Eigenvalues and Singular
Values. Partial Differential Equations. Bibliography. Index.
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KEY FEATURES
A conceptual understanding of numerical methods built
on students geometrical intuition.
Numerical methods evolved with particular relevance
to implementation on digital computers.
All important numerical methods illustrated with
computer algorithms written in an English-based
algorithmic language similar to PASCAL.
Elementary presentation of numerical methods from
first principles for students who do not have any
mathematics background.
Contents: Preface to the Third Edition. Computational
Algorithms. Computer Arithmetic. Iterative Methods.
Solution of Simultaneous Algebraic Equations.
Interpolation. Least Squares Approximation of Functions.
Approximation of Functions. Differentiation and
Integration. Numerical Solution of Differential Equations.
Index.
postgraduate students in mathematics and physics,

and students pursuing courses in Master of Computer
Applications (MCA). Besides students, those appearing
for competitive examinations, research scholars and
professionals engaged in numerical computations, will
treasure this edition for its in-depth analysis, systematic
treatment and clarity of approach.
The third edition has been updated with new material
comprising new methods and concepts and additional
chapters on Boundary Value Problems and Approximation
of Functions. It introduces the basics in computing,
stresses on errors in computation, discusses various
direct and iterative methods for solving algebraic and
transcendental equations and a method for solving
a system of nonlinear equations, linear system
of equations, matrix inversion and computation of
eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
The book provides a detailed discussion on curve fitting,
interpolation and cubic spline interpolation, numerical
differentiation and integration. It also presents, various
single step and predictorcorrector methods for solving
ordinary differential equations, finite difference methods
for solving partial differential equations with the concepts
of truncation error and stability. Finally, it concludes with
a treatment of numerical methods for solving boundary
value problems, least squares, Chebyshev, Pade polynomial approximations and Fourier series approximation
to a real continuous function.
KEY FEATURES
Provides altogether about 300 examples, of which
about 125 are worked-out examples.
Gives detailed hints and solutions to examples under
Exercises.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Basics
in Computing. Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental
Equations. Solution of Linear System of Equations and
Matrix Inversion. Eigenvalue Problems. Curve Fitting.
Interpolation. Numerical Differentiation and Integration.
Ordinary Differential Equations. Parabolic Partial
Differential Equations. Elliptic Partial Differential
Equations. Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations.
Boundary Value Problems. Approximation of Functions.
Appendix. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index.


Latest Print 2012 / 348 pages / 17.8 23.5 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-4681-9 / ` 295.00
RAJARAMAN
Computer Oriented Numerical Methods,

3rd ed.
V. RAJARAMAN, Honorary Professor, Supercomputer
Education and Research Centre, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore.
This book is a concise presentation of the basic concepts
used in evolving numerical methods with special
emphasis on developing computational algorithms for
solving problems in algebra and calculus.
RAO
Numerical Methods for Scientists and

Engineers, 3rd ed.
Primarily written as a textbook, this third edition provides
a complete course on numerical methods for undergraduate students in all branches of engineering,
SASTRY
Introductory Methods of Numerical

Analysis, 5th ed.
S.S. SASTRY, Formerly, Scientist/Engineer SF in the Applied
Trivandrum.
This thoroughly revised and updated text, now in its fifth
edition, continues to provide a rigorous introduction to
the fundamentals of numerical methods required in
scientific and technological applications, emphasizing on
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teaching students numerical methods and in helping

them to develop problem-solving skills.
While the essential features of the previous editions such
as References to MATLAB, IMSL, Numerical Recipes
program libraries for implementing the numerical
methods are retained, a chapter on Spline Functions has
been added in this edition because of their increasing
importance in applications.
This text is designed for undergraduate students of all
branches of engineering.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Includes additional modified illustrative examples and
problems in every chapter.
Provides answers to all chapter-end exercises.
Illustrates algorithms, computational steps or flow
charts for many numerical methods.
Contains four model question papers at the end of
the text.
Contents: Preface. Errors in Numerical Calculations.
Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental Equations.
Interpolation. Least Squares and Fourier Transforms.
Spline Functions. Numerical Differentiation and
Integration. Numerical Linear Algebra. Numerical Solution
of Ordinary Differential Equations. Numerical Solution of
Partial Differential Equations. Numerical Solution of
Integral Equations. The Finite Element Method.
Bibliography. Model Test Papers. Index.
SHAH
Numerical Methods with

C++ Programming
NITA H. SHAH, Reader in the
Mathematics, Gujarat University.
Department
of
The rapid development of high speed digital computers

and the increasing desire for numerical answers to
applied problems have led to increased demands in the
courses dealing with the methods and techniques of
numerical analysis. Numerical methods have always been
useful but their role in the present-day scientific research
has become prominent. For example, they enable one to
find the roots of transcendental equations and in solving
nonlinear differential equations. Indeed, they give the
solution when ordinary analytical methods fail.
This well-organized and comprehensive text aims at
enhancing and strengthening numerical methods
concepts among students using C++ programming, a fast
emerging preferred programming language among
software developers. The book provides an synthesis of
both theory and practice. It focuses on the core areas of
numerical analysis including algebraic equations,
interpolation, boundary value problem, and matrix
eigenvalue problems. The mathematical concepts are

supported by a number of solved examples. Extensive
self-review exercises and answers are provided at the end
of each chapter to help students review and reinforce the
key concepts.
KEY FEATURES
C++ programs are provided for all numerical methods
discussed.
More than 400 unsolved problems and 200 solved
problems are included to help students test their grasp
of the subject.
students of Mathematics, Engineering and Statistics.
Besides, students pursuing BCA and MCA and having
Numerical Methods with C++ Programming as a subject in
their course will benefit from this book.
Contents: Preface. Theory of Equations. Roots of
Algebraic and Transcendental Equations. Solution
of Simultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations. Curve Fitting.
Interpolation. Numerical Differentiation and Integration.
Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations.
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3596-7 / ` 275.00
SOMASUNDARAM & CHANDRASEKARAN
Numerical Methods with C++

Programming (with CD-ROM)
R.M. SOMASUNDARAM, Professor of Mathematics in the

Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai
University, Tamil Nadu.
R.M. CHANDRASEKARAN, Reader in Computer Science
and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and
Technology, Annamalai University.
Primarily intended for the B.E./B.Tech., MCA courses
as also for undergraduate courses in Physics and
Mathematics, this comprehensive and well-written text
covers all the important topics in numerical methods. In
the process, it enhances the skill of students in applying
numerical methods for solving various problems in
Engineering and Science.
In this easy-to-read and student-friendly text, the authors
present the material in such a way that students can
understand and assimilate the basic concepts quickly.
Each method is well explained with worked-out examples
and self-learning Exercises at the end of each section.
While the emphasis of the text is mainly on the working
rules, at the same time, it explains the mathematical
concepts and applications, wherever necessary. The
programs are written in C++ to help the students
understand the procedures in an effective manner and to
solve more difficult problems. Self-documented programs
are given for most of the methods discussed.
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KEY FEATURES
Presents detailed discussion of all fundamental
numerical methods.
Includes 26 complete C++ programs covering 32
methods.
Incorporates numerous solved examples and problems.
CD-ROM Included: The companion CD contains programs
and highlights of numerical methods.
Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations. Boundary

Value Problems. Index.
Contents: Preface. Algebraic and Transcendental

Equations. System of Linear Algebraic Equations.
Interpolation. Least Square Approximation. Difference
Equations.
Numerical
Differentiation.
Numerical
Integration. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential
Equations. Numerical Solution of Partial Differential
Equations. Appendix. Index.
Probability and Queueing Theory

ISBN-978-81-203-2713-9 / ` 195.00
THANGARAJ
Computer-Oriented Numerical Methods

P. THANGARAJ, Professor and Head, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, Bannari Amman
Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
Numerical methods are powerful problem-solving tools.
Techniques of these methods are capable of handling
large systems of equations, nonlinearities and complicated geometries in engineering practice which are
impossible to be solved analytically. Numerical methods
can solve the real world problem using the C program
given in this book.
This well-written text explores the basic concepts of
numerical methods and gives computational algorithms,
flow charts and programs for solving nonlinear algebraic
equations, linear equations, curve fitting, integration,
differentiation and differential equations.
The book is intended for students of B.E. and B.Tech as
well as for students of B.Sc. (Mathematics and Physics).
KEY FEATURES
Gives clear and precise exposition of modern numerical
methods.
Provides mathematical derivation for each method to
build the students understanding of numerical
analysis.
Presents C programs for each method to help students
to implement the method in a programming language.
Includes several solved examples to illustrate the
concepts.
Contains exercises with answers for practice.
Contents: List of Algorithms. List of Flow Charts. List of
Programs. Preface. Numerical Solution of Algebraic and
Transcendental Equations. Simultaneous Linear NonHomogeneous Algebraic Equations. Iterative Method for
Eigenvalues. Interpolation. Numerical Differentiation and
Numerical Integration. Difference Equations. Numerical

Probability and Statistics

PALANIAMMAL
S. PALANIAMMAL, Professor and Head, Department

of Science and Humanities, V.L.B. Janakiammal College of
Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
Designed as a textbook for the B.E./B.Tech. students of
Computer Science and Engineering and Information
Technology, this book provides the fundamental concepts
and applications of probability and queueing theory.
Beginning with a discussion on probability theory, the
text analyses in detail the random variables, standard
distributions, Markovian and non-Markovian queueing
models with finite and infinite capacity, and queue
networks. The topics are dealt with in a well-organized
sequence with proper explanations along with simple
mathematical formulations.
KEY FEATURES
Gives concise and clear presentation of the concepts.
Provides a large number of illustrative examples, in
particular for queueing models and queueing networks,
with step-by-step solutions to help students comprehend the concepts with ease.
Includes questions asked in university examinations
with their solutions for the last several years to help
students in preparing for examinations.
Provides hints and answers to unsolved problems.
Contents: Preface. Probability Theory. Random Variables.
Standard Distributions. Two-dimensional Random
Variables. Random Processes. Queueing Theory. NonMarkovian Queues and Queue Networks. Index.
PALANIAMMAL
Probability and Random Processes

S. PALANIAMMAL, Professor and Head, Department of
Science and Humanities, V.L.B. Janakiammal College
of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
Designed as a textbook for the B.E./B.Tech. students of
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer
Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and
Information Technology, this book provides the fundamental concepts and applications of probability and
random processes.
Beginning with a discussion on probability theory, the
text analyzes various types of random processes. Besides,
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the text discusses in detail the random variables,

standard distributions, correlation and spectral densities,
and linear systems. The topics are dealt with in a wellorganized sequence with proper explanations along with
simple mathematical formulations.
KEY FEATURES
Gives concise and clear presentation of the concepts.
Provides a large number of illustrative examples with
step-by-step solutions to help students comprehend
the concepts with ease.
Includes questions asked in university examinations for
the last several years to help students in preparing for
examinations.
Provides hints and answers to unsolved problems.
Incorporates chapter-end exercises to drill the students
in self-study.
Contents: Preface. Probability Theory. Random Variables.
Standard Distributions. Functions of a Random Variable.
Two-dimensional Random Variables. Random Processes.
Correlation and Spectral Densities. Linear Systems with
Random Inputs. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4245-3 / ` 525.00
SUNDARAPANDIAN
Probability, Statistics and Queueing

Theory
Probability, Statistics and Queueing Theory is considered
to be a tough subject by most engineering and science
students all over the world. What Prof. Sundarapandian
with his indepth knowledge and rich and long experience
strives to do is to make the concepts very clear and
comprehensible to the students by his lucid presentation
and illustrative approach.
The book analyses various types of random processes,
spectral density functions and their applications to linear
systems. Besides, it deals with the basics of queueing
theory with a clear exposition of the five important
queueing models. The text gives a detailed description of
such topics as random variables, standard probability
distribution, central limit theorem, random processes and
spectral theory.
The text is profusely illustrated with examples and
diagrams so as to make this rigorous subject more
understandable to the students.
KEY FEATURES
The text is comprehensive and the presentation
practical.
Over 625 worked-out Examples, and over 440 Problem
Sets.
Answers to all section-end problems.

of Engineering for their courses on Probability, Statistics,
Random Processes and Queueing Theory, the book
will also be extremely useful for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Science and postgraduate
students of Engineering pursuing these courses.
Contents: Preface. Probability. Random Variable.
Standard Probability Distributions. Two-Dimensional
Random Variables. Random Processes. Spectral Analysis
of Random Processes. Queueing Theory. Answers to
Problems. Bibliography. Index.
Quantitative Aptitude and

Reasoning
PRAVEEN
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning

R.V. PRAVEEN.
In todays competitive world, quantitative aptitude and
reasoning play a prominent role in almost all competitive
examinations and job recruitment exams. Keeping its
importance in mind, this book is designed to familiarize
the aspirants with basic mathematical and reasoning
concepts. It enables them to apply to a range of
quantitative and reasoning problems.
The text is organized in two partsQuantitative Aptitude
(Part I) and Reasoning (Part II). The separate sections are
devoted to verbal and nonverbal reasoning. It sharpens
the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking while
gathering and analysing information, designing and
testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans.
The main objective of this book is to guide the students
to solve the problems within the stipulated time and that
too with the higher degree of accuracy. Each chapter
contains numerous worked-out examples and practice
exercises. The questions range from purely numeric
calculations to problems of arithmetic reasoning, graph
and table reading, percentage analysis and quantitative
analysis.
This book is intended for the students appearing for
quantitative aptitude and reasoning test conducted in
various competitive examinations such as civil services,
common admission test (CAT), management aptitude test
(MAT), staff selection commission (SSC), combined
defence services (CDS), national defence academy (NDA),
LICassistant administrative officer (AAO), bank clerical,
bank PO, income tax and central excise exams. Apart
from that, the book is also useful for the students
preparing for the campus recruitment screening test and
the undergraduate students of mathematics for their
course in Aptitude Examination.
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KEY FEATURES
The book includes
Short-cut methods to reach at quick solutions to
problems.
Model Test Papers (with solutions) to instill confidence
in the examinees.
Important formulae and notes to reinforce the
Large number of problems asked in various competitive
exams with explanatory answers.
Contents: Preface. Part I: QUANTITATIVE APTITUDEHCF
and LCM. Permutation and Combination. Probability.
Ratio and Proportion. Percentage. Average. Problems
Based on Ages. Profit and Loss. Squares and Square
Roots. Cubes and Cube Roots. Series. Progression and
Sequence. Fractions. Elementary Algebra I. Elementary
Algebra II. Partnership. Simple Interest. Compound
Interest. Time and Work. Work and Wages. Pipes and
Cistern. Alligation. Problems on Trains. Boats and
Streams. Elementary Mensuration I. Elementary
Mensuration II. Problems on Clocks. Problems on
Calendar. Time and Distances. Heights and Distances.
Trigonometry. Odd Man Out and Series. Data Sufficiency.
Data Analysis. Mathematical Operations. Divisibility.
Number System. Arithmetical Reasoning. Part II:
REASONINGSection A: General Mental AbilityAnalogy.
Classification. Series Completion. Coding and Decoding.
Blood Relations. Puzzle Test. Direction Sense Test. Logical
Venn Diagrams. Number Ranking and Time Sequence
Test. Decision Making. Assertion and Reason. Situation
Reaction Test. Mathematical Operations. Inserting the
Missing One. Logical Sequence of Words. Section B:
Logical DeductionLogic. Statements and Arguments.
Statements and Assumptions. Statements and Course of
Action. Statements and Conclusions. Deriving Conclusions
from Passages. Section C: Nonverbal ReasoningSeries.
Analogy. Classification. Analytical Reasoning. Problems on
Cubes and Dice. Mirror Images. Water Images. Rule
Detection. Model Test Papers.
Real Analysis
CHATTERJEE
Real Analysis, 2nd ed.

This revised edition provides an excellent introduction to
topics in Real Analysis through an elaborate exposition of
all fundamental concepts and results. The treatment is
rigorous and exhaustiveboth classical and modern
topics are presented in a lucid manner in order to make
this text appealing to students. Clear explanations, many
detailed worked examples and several challenging ones
included in the exercises, enable students to develop
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problem-solving skills and foster critical thinking. The

coverage of the book is incredibly comprehensive, with
due emphasis on Lebesgue theory, metric spaces,
uniform convergence, RiemannStieltjes integral, multivariable theory, Fourier series, improper integration, and
parametric integration.
The book is suitable for a complete course in real analysis
at the advanced undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Real
Number System. Sequences and Series. Real Function,
Limit and Continuity. Differentiability and Derivability.
Mean Value Theorems. Riemann Integration. Uniform
Convergence. Power Series. Semi-Continuous Functions.
Parametric Integration. Fourier Series. Improper Integral.
Multivariable Theory. Multiple Integral. Double Sequence
and Series. Functions of Bounded Variation. Riemann
Stieltjes Integral. Metric Spaces. Lebesgue Theory.
ROYDEN & FITZPATRICK
Real Analysis, 4th ed.
H.L. ROYDEN, Stanford University.

P.M. FITZPATRICK, University of Maryland, College Park.
This Fourth Edition of Real Analysis preserves the goal
and general structure of its venerable predecessors to
present the measure theory, integration theory, and
functional analysis that a modern analyst needs to know.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
This edition contains 50% more exercises than the
previous edition.
Fundamental results, including Egoroffs Theorem and
Urysohns Lemma are now proven in the text.
The Borel-Cantelli Lemma, Chebychevs Inequality,
rapidly Cauchy sequences, and the continuity
properties possessed both by measure and the integral
are now formally presented in the text along with
several other concepts.
Contents: Preface. I: Lebesgue Integration for Functions
of a Single Real VariableThe Real Numbers: Sets,
Sequences, and Functions. Lebesgue Measure. Lebesgue
Measurable Functions. Lebesgue Integration. Lebesgue
Integration: Further Topics. Differentiation and
Integration. The Lp Space: Completeness and
Approximation. The Lp Space: Duality and Weak
Convergence. II: Abstract Spaces: Metric, Topological,
Banach, and Hilbert SpacesMetric Spaces: General
Properties. Metric Spaces: Three Fundamental Theorems.
Topological Spaces: General Properties. Topological
Spaces: Three Fundamental Theorems. Continuous Linear
Operators Between Banach Spaces. Duality for Normed
Linear Spaces. Compactness Regained: The Weak
Topology. Continuous Linear Operators on Hilbert Spaces.
III: Measure and Integration: General TheoryGeneral
Measure Spaces: Their Properties and Construction.
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Integration Over General Measure Spaces. General LP

Spaces: Completeness, Duality, and Weak Convergence.
The Construction of Particular Measures. Measure and
Topology. Invariant Measures. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4280-4 / ` 295.00
Recreational Mathematics
MAHAJAN
Street-fighting Mathematics:
The Art of Educated Guessing and
Opportunistic Problem Solving
SANJOY MAHAJAN.
Foreword by CARVER A. MEAD.
Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about solving
exactly stated problems exactly, yet life often hands us
partly defined problems needing only moderately
accurate solutions. This engaging book is an antidote to
the rigor mortis brought on by too much mathematical
rigor, teaching us how to guess answers without needing
a proof or an exact calculation.
Street-Fighting Mathematics, builds, sharpens, and
demonstrates tools for educated guessing and
opportunistic problem solving across diverse fields of
knowledgefrom mathematics to management. The
author describes six tools: dimensional analysis, easy
cases, lumping, picture proofs, successive approximation,
and reasoning by analogy. Illustrating each tool with
numerous examples, he carefully separates the toolthe
general principlefrom the particular application so that
the reader can most easily grasp the tool itself to use on
problems of particular interest.
Many everyday problems require quick, approximate
answers. Street-Fighting Mathematics teaches a crucial
skill that the traditional science curriculum fails to
develop: how to obtain order-of-magnitude estimates for
a broad variety of problems. This book will be invaluable
to anyone wishing to become a better informed
professional.
ERIC MAZUR, Balkanski Professor of Physics and of
Applied Physics, Harvard University.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Dimensions. Easy Cases.
Lumping. Pictorial Proofs. Taking Out the Big Part.
Analogy. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4254-5 / ` 150.00
Relativity and Cosmology

BANERJI & BANERJEE
Special Theory of Relativity, The, 2nd ed.

SRIRANJAN BANERJI is presently working in Relativity and
Cosmology Research Centre, Department of Physics,
Jadavpur University.
ASIT BANERJEE, Professor, Department of Physics,
The special theory of relativity, a monumental achievement of scientific creativity, appeared in 1905 as a
culmination of deep and careful analysis of contradictions
in old notions. The subject is now taught in almost all
universities and colleges in the departments of physics
and mathematics.
This text is designed to give students a solid foundation
in experimental background of the theory, relativistic
kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and relativistic
electrodynamics. What distinguishes the text are some
special features, not found in other similar texts, that give
a more intuitive understanding of the subject. Another
important feature of the text is its clarity and correctness
with which the principles, their relations, and their
applications are set forth.
This well-accepted book, now in its second edition,
includes a brief account of the properties of Cartesian
tensors and also adds experimental verifications of the
mass variation of a particle with velocity and the mass
energy equivalence relation in Chapter 3. Besides, in
Chapter 4, some calculations to show how the potentials
obtained for a uniformly moving charge lead to Lorentz
transformation have been added. It also includes some
new problems in the exercise section of Chapters 2, 3
and 4 with their solutions given in the Appendix.
The book will also be useful for competitive examinations
to PG and Ph.D. courses.
KEY FEATURES
Discusses relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics of
continuous media.
Presents the covariant four-dimensional formulation of
relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics.
Explains the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations
in mechanics and electrodynamics.
Describes the Terrell effect (visual appearance of
moving objects) and the Thomas precession.
Includes a large number of solved problems.
Provides solutions to end-of-chapter exercises.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Historical
Background. Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
and Their Consequences. Four-Dimensional Formulation
and Relativistic Mechanics. Relativistic Electrodynamics.
Suggested Further Readings. AppendixSolutions to
Exercises. Index.
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SRIVASTAVA
General Relativity and Cosmology

SUSHIL KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Professor, Department of
Mathematics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
The general theory of relativity and its applications
to cosmology requires very deep understanding of
mathematics and physics. Keeping this in mind, this selfcontained textbook is written which addresses to general
relativity and cosmology. In this book, the attempts have
been made to explain mathematicians notions in the
language of a physicist.
Primarily intended for the postgraduate students of
mathematics and physics, it gives equal importance to
mathematical and physical aspects, and thus sharpens
understanding of the theory. The text covers many
modern concepts and current developments in gravity
and cosmology including Brans-Dicke theory, higherderivative gravity, Kaluza-Klein theory with extension to
higher-dimensions. Besides PG students this book would
also be useful for research scholars.
KEY FEATURES
Highlights special features of general relativity and
cosmology.
Discusses structure formation in the universe,
inflationary models and dark energy models with
special focus on basic concepts.
Provides problems at the end of each chapter to
stimulate thinking.
Reveals interconnections between required mathematical concepts.
Explains how to apply mathematical concepts to
physical problems.
Discusses lagrangian formulation of the field theory
and action principle as it provides a powerful tool to
derive field equations and energy-momentum tensor
components.
Contents: Preface. List of Symbols. Differentiable
Manifold and Tensor Analysis. Riemannian Manifold.
Riemannian Curvature. Symmetry of Riemannian Spaces,
Differential Forms and Lie Derivatives. General Relativity
and Energy-Momentum Tensor for Hydrostatic Fluid.
Lagrangian Formulation. Einsteins Field Equations,
Schwarzschild Solutions and Gravity Waves. Classical
Tests of General Relativity. Glimpses of Certain Other
Theories of Gravity. Developments in Cosmology and DeSitter Space-Time. FriedmannRobertson-Walker Model
of the Universe. Cosmological Parameters and Other
Models of Cosmology. Thermal History of the Universe.
Linear Theory of Structure Formation in the Universe.
Inflation in the Early Universe. Acceleration in Late
Universe and Dark Energy. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3437-3 / ` 250.00
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Remedial Mathematics
BATHUL
Remedial Mathematics
This comprehensive text on remedial mathematics deals
with the basic concepts of mathematics with the
intention of solidifying the mathematical skills of even
those students who do not have any mathematical
background.
The text discusses progressions, binomial theorem,
trigonometric functions, matrices and determinants,
Cramers rule, differentiations, integrations, differential
equations and their applications in an easy-to-understand
style that creates interest in the subject. The text is
supported by a number of solved and unsolved examples
to enhance the problem-solving skills of the students.
Besides, various universities examination questions and
quiz are also provided with answers.
The text is primarily intended to serve as a textbook for
undergraduate students of Pharmacy.
Contents: Preface. Unit 1. Algebra. Unit 2. Trigonometry.
Unit 3. Co-ordinate Geometry. Unit 4. Differentiation.
Unit 5. Derivatives of Trigonometric and Logarithmic
Functions. Unit 6. Integration. Unit 7. Differential
Equations. Unit 8. Applications of First Order Differential
Equations. Index.
Tensors
NAYAK
Textbook of Tensor Calculus and

Differential Geometry
PRASUN KUMAR NAYAK, Assistant Professor and Head,
Department of Mathematics, Bankura Christian College,
Bankura, West Bengal.
Primarily intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of mathematics, this textbook
covers both geometry and tensor in a single volume.
This book aims to provide a conceptual exposition of the
fundamental results in the theory of tensors. It also
illustrates the applications of tensors to differential
geometry, mechanics and relativity. Organized in ten
chapters, it provides the origin and nature of the tensor
along with the scope of the tensor calculus. Besides this,
it also discusses N-dimensional Riemannian space,
characteristic peculiarity of Riemannian space, intrinsic
property of surfaces, and properties and transformation
of Christoffels symbols.
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Besides the students of mathematics, this book will be

equally useful for the postgraduate students of physics.
KEY FEATURES
Contains 250 worked out examples
Includes more than 350 unsolved problems
Gives thorough foundation in Tensors
Contents: Preface. Tensor Algebra. Riemannian Metric.
Christoffels Symbols and Covariant Differentiation.
Riemannian Geometry. Geometry of Space Curve.
Intrinsic Geometry of Surface. Surfaces in Space. Curves
on a Surface. Classical Mechanics. Relativistic Mechanics.
Index.
Separation Theorems in the Plane. The Seifert-van

Kampen Theorem. Classification of Surfaces. Classification
of Covering Spaces. Applications to Group Theory.


This updated and thoroughly revised second edition
besides containing some modifications and additions has
a new chapter on generalized coordinate systems. The
answers to all problems have also been provided in this
edition.
Topology
MUNKRES
Topology, 2nd ed.

JAMES R. MUNKRES, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
This text suitable for postgraduate students in
mathematics offers a clear, comprehensive presentation
of the fundamentals of topology. It can also be effectively
used at the senior undergraduate level for a basic
introduction to the core topics of topology. The books
broad coverage of topics and flexible organization allows
instructors to follow their own preferences in the matter
of course emphasis.
The second edition is divided into two partsgeneral
topology and algebraic topology.
THIS IS HOW THE BOOK IS ORGANIZED
Includes foundational material on set theory and logic.
Presents the irreducible core of the subject in the first
four chapters of Part I that should be included in any
introductory topology course.
Remaining four chapters of Part I explore additional
topics, to be taken in any order.
Substantially expanded and rewritten topic of algebraic
topology now constitutes Part II of the booknearly a
semesters worth of teaching.
Supplementary exercises at the ends of several
chapters provide an opportunity for exploration of
topics that diverge somewhat from the main thrust of
the book.
Contents: Preface. A Note to the Reader. Part I: GENERAL
TOPOLOGYSet Theory and Logic. Topological Spaces
and Continuous Functions. Connectedness and
Compactness. Countability and Separation Axioms. The
Tychonoff Theorem. Metrization Theorems and
Paracompactness. Complete Metric Spaces and Function
Spaces. Baire Spaces and Dimension Theory. Part II:
ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGYThe Fundamental Group.

ISBN-978-81-203-2046-8 / ` 325.00
Vector Analysis
CHATTERJEE
Vector Analysis, 2nd ed.
The book is primarily intended for use by undergraduate

students of mathematics and science for a course in
vector analysis. It will also be useful to engineering
students as part of a course in engineering mathematics
where they are introduced to vector algebra, so essential
for assimilating a better understanding of the physical
aspects of the theory.
Beginning with the basic concepts of vector methods, the
text covers the theory of vector calculus step by step
with due emphasis on the various operations of vectorvalued functions such as continuity, differentiability,
and integrability. The three fundamental differential
operatorsgradient, divergence, and curlwhich are of
paramount importance in understanding the differential
spatial variations of scalars and vectors in all threedimensional physical problems, are fully explored. The
text then provides the essentials of differential geometry
with particular reference to curvature and torsion, and
SerretFrenet equations. Finally, the explanations and
derivations of mechanical phenomena demonstration the
strength of vectors in tackling physical problems.
This book, reflecting many years of teaching experience
of the author, is an excellent exposition of the mathematical theory of vectors. The development of the
subject matter is systematic, precise, and elegant. It
includes as many examples plausible to clarify the ideas
and to familiarize the students with various techniques of
solving problems.
Contents: Preface. Geometric Vectors. Product of
Vectors. Vector Equations. Function, Limit and Continuity.
Differentiation of Vectors. Gradient, Divergence, and Curl.
Vector Integration. Differential Geometry. Mechanics.
Generalized Coordinate System. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2732-0 / ` 175.00
SCIENCES
MEDICINE
AHMED
Textbook of Ophthalmology, A, 2nd ed.

Dr. E. AHMED, M.S. (Ophthalmology), formerly Head,
Department of Ophthalmology, Calcutta National Medical
College.
This second edition of the authoritative textbook on
ophthalmology covers all aspect of ophthalmology
basic, investigative, clinical and management. The science
of ophthalmology has enormously expanded during the
past few years. Automated perimetry, fluorescein fundus
angiography, modern imaging methods, computerassisted procedures, specialized lenses and ophthalmoscopes, digital imaging, etc., are being increasingly
employed for diagnostic purposes. Newer drugs are
available with promising therapeutic results. Intraocular
lens implantation, phacoemulsification, keratorefractive
surgery, vitre-oretinal procedures, variety of lasers are
also being practised. This completely revised and fully
updated edition discusses all these state-of-the-art
developments in a comprehensive and thorough manner.
Most of the chapters have been revised with
incorporation of new text matters, figures, coloured
illustrations, and many tables.
Despite modern advances, conventional procedures have
been retained in the book as a vast number of people are
still being treated by ophthalmologists, by these methods.
Written in a lucid and easy-to-understand style, this
book is intended to be a text for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of ophthalmology. It will also be
useful to practising ophthalmologists as a reference on
this subject.
Abbreviation. Part OneAnatomy and Embryology. Part
TwoOcular Physiology. Part ThreeMicrobiology. Part
FourOcular Therapeutics, Optical Defects and Ocular
Examinations. Part FiveOcular Diseases and Ocular
Affections in Systemic Diseases. Part SixSurgical
Procedures. Part SevenMiscellaneous Aspects. Appendix
I: Formulary of Topical Ophthalmic Preparations.
Appendix II: Ophthalmic Instruments. Glossary. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1916-8 / ` 450.00
CHATTERJEE
Chemotherapy of Tropical Parasitic

Infections, 2nd ed.
T.K. CHATTERJEE, Research Scientist, Department of
Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University,
Calcutta.
Parasitic infections (helminthic or protozoal) are major
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worldwide health problems especially in the tropics and

subtropics. There is at present little information for
clinical doctors on chemotherapy of tropical infections.
This well-researched and handy second edition of the
book provides updated information on pharmacology,
mode of actions, pharmacokinetic data, side effects,
toxicity, and recommended doses of antiparasitic drugs.
This book will be of interest to medical practitioners,
pharmacists, pharmacologists, clinical workers and
toxicologists. Medical students and those studying
pharmacy, pharmaceutics, pharmacology would also find
this book very useful.
KEY FEATURES
Contains updated information on 53 nos. antiparasitic
drugs.
Gives structures of 41 nos. antiparasitic drugs.
Incorporate important biochemical data.
Provides an exhaustive list of references for further
reading.
Second Edition. Introduction. SECTION A23 Nos. of
Anthelmintics. Table A1: Drugs for Chemotherapy of
Helminth Infections. Table A2: Pharmacokinetic Data on
Some Anthelmintics. Table A3: Clinical Data on Some
Anthelmintics. SECTION B30 Nos. of Antiprotozoals.
CHART 1: Antimalarials of Clinical Importance. Table B1:
Drugs for Chemotherapy of Protozoan Infections. Table
B2: Pharmacokinetic Data on Some Antiprotozoals. Table
B3: Clinical Data on Some Antiprotozoals. APPENDIX:
Table A1: Hematological Values. Table A2: Liver Function
Tests. Further Reading. Index.
ISBN-81-203-1611-8 / ` 150.00
DOMACH
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

MICHAEL M. DOMACH, Carnegie Mellon University.
This is an introductory textbook that provides a broader
understanding of this frontline subject with certain depth.
The book aims to:
Explain the range of bioengineering activity in order to
orient starting engineering students.
Provide a sense of how engineering differs from
science.
Present some achievable depth on some salient science
and engineering facets that drive a cross section of
bioengineering practice.
Emphasis is placed on biomedical engineering, while also
providing some material that is relevant to bioresource
engineering and biochemical engineering.
The level of the discussion and homework problems are
geared to freshmen college students who possess
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backgrounds in basic chemistry and physics. Chapters are

provided that cover some highlights of modern biology
and physiology to even out the life science backgrounds
of the students. A chapter that explains how quantitative
analysis is performed is often preceded by a chapter that
provides a pictorial description of important phenomena.
The mathematical level is primarily algebraic, but
repeated use of some calculus techniques (e.g.
optimization, separation of variables) in different problem
contexts is done to challenge students with advanced
placement and to motivate others on the relevance of
their concurrent coursework in mathematics.
The first half of the book covers molecular and celllevel phenomena, and applications featuring
Enzyme-based diagnostic technology
Metabolic engineering
Tissue Engineering
The second half of the text covers human-scale
bioengineering featuring biomechanical, biomaterial, and
electrical sensing applications such as
Human locomotion analysis and pace optimization
Branching in the circulatory system and pressure
management
Magnetic resonance and signal processing basics
Contents: Preface. Part I: Overview of Bioengineering and
Modern BiologyWhat is Bioengineering? Cellular
Elemental, and Molecular Building Blocks of Living
Systems. Part II: System Principles of Living Systems
Mass Conservation, Cycling, and Kinetics. Requirements
and Features of a Functional and Coordianted Systems.
Bioenergetics. Part III: Biomolecular and Cellular
Fundamentals and Engineering ApplicationsMolecular
Basis of Catalysis and Regulation. Analysis of Molecular
Binding Phenomena. Applications and Design in Biomolecular Technology. Metabolic and Tissue Engineering and
Bioinformatics. Part IV: Medical EngineeringPrimer on
Tissues and Organs. New and Improved Biomechanics.
Biofluid Mechanics. Biomaterials. Pharmacokinetics.
Noninvasive Sensing and Signal Processing. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3410-6 / ` 295.00
FAIN
Molecular and Cellular Physiology of

Neurons
GORDON L. FAIN is Professor of Physiological Science,
Ophthalmology, and Neuroscience at the University of
California, Los Angeles.
For understanding the functions of the brain, it is
essential to understand how the individual molecules
and cells within the nervous system function and how
they ultimately shape our behavior. This book provides a
comprehensive and up-to-date account of what we know,

what we want to know, and what we can expect to
discover in the near future about the functioning of brain
at the level of molecules and cells.
The text presents the subject from fundamentals
to the most sophisticated concepts and latest discoveries:
from membrane potentials to recent experiments
on voltage-gated ion channels, from descriptions of
receptors, G protein, effector molecules, and secondary
messengers to an account of our current understanding
of long-term potentiation. Each chapter discusses
individual experiments and illustrates the techniques and
approaches that have formed our present view of nervecell function.
The book aims at graduate and postgraduate students
of physiology, medical biotechnology and students
of neural and cognitive sciences. It should also be of
interest to anyone interested in the role of molecules and
cells in the central nervous system.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part One: Electrical
Properties of Cells and HomeostasisPassive Electrical
Properties of Neurons. Ion Permeability and Membrane
Potentials. Ion Pumps and Homeostasis. Part Two: Active
Propagation of Neural SignalsAction Potentials: The
Hodgkin-Huxley Experiments. The Structure and Function
of Voltage-Gated Channels. The Diversity of VoltageGated Channels. Part Three: Synaptic Transmission and
Ligand-Gated ChannelsPresynaptic Mechanisms of
Synaptic Transmission. Excitatory Transmission. Inhibitory
Transmission. Part Four: Metabotropic Transmission
and NeuromodulationReceptors and G Proteins.
Effector Molecules. Calcium and Nitric Oxide. LongTerm Potentiation. Part Five: Sensory Transduction
Mechanoreceptors. Photoreceptors and Olfactory
Receptors. Appendix: Symbols Used. References. Index.
ISBN-81-203-2734-9 / ` 495.00
HANDY (Ed.)
Brain Signal Analysis: Advances in

Neuroelectric and Neuromagnetic
Methods
TODD C. HANDY (Ed.), Associate Professor in Psychology
Department at the University of British Columbia, where
he runs the Neuroimaging Lab.
This book offers an overview of key recent advances
in cognitive electrophysiology which concern the study
of the brains electrical and magnetic responses to both
external and internal stimuli. These can be measured
using electroencephalograms (EEGs) and magneto
encephalograms (MEGs).
The chapters highlight the increasing overlap in EEG and
MEG analytical techniques, describing several methods
applicable to both. The text discusses recent developments, including reverse correlation methods in visual-
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evoked potentials and a new approach to topographic
mapping in high density electrode montagerelating the
latest thinking on design aspects of EEG and MEG studies,
in particular how to optimize the signal to noise ratio as
well as statistical developments for maximizing power
and accuracy in data analysis using repeated measure
ANOVAS.
Contents: Contributors. Preface. Reverse Correlation and
the VESPA MethodEdmund C. Lalor, Barak A.
Pearlmutter, and John J. Foxe. Principles of Topographic
Analyses for Electrical NeuroimagingMicah M. Murray,
Marzia De Lucia, Denis Brunet, and Christoph M. Michel.
Noninvasive Estimation of Local Field Potentials: Methods
and ApplicationsRolando Grave de Peralta Menendez,
Micah M. Murray, Gregor Thut, Theodor Landis, and Sara
L. Gonzalez Andino. A Practical Guide to Beamformer
Source Reconstruction for EEGJessica J. Green and
John J. McDonald. A Practical Guide to MEG and
BeamformingAnthony T. Herdman and Douglas Cheyne.
Dynamic Causal Modeling for Evoked Responses
Stefan J. Kiebel, Marta I. Garrido, and Karl J. Friston.
Synchronization Analysis in EEG and MEGLawrence M.
Ward and Sam M. Doesburg. Procedures and Strategies
for Optimizing the Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Event-Related
Potential DataDurk Talsma and Anne-Laura van
Harmelen. Statistical Strategies for Translational ERP
StudiesTodd C. Handy, Lindsay S. Nagamatsu, Marla J.S.
Mickleborough, and Teresa Y.L. Liu-Ambrose. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4297-2 / ` 325.00
INDRAYAN & SATYANARAYANA
Biostatistics for Medical, Nursing and

Pharmacy Students
A. INDRAYAN, Head of the Department of Biostatistics
and Medical Informatics, University College of Medical
Sciences (UCMS), Delhi.
L. SATYANARAYANA, Deputy Director, Division of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Cytology and
Preventive Oncology (Indian Council of Medical Research),
Noida (UP).
Designed specially for undergraduate students in
medicine, pharmacy and nursing, this compact text,
oriented completely to the medical aspects, skillfully
analyzes the fundamentals of Biostatistics.
The book begins with discussions on Biostatistics in
health and diseases, types of data, and methods of data
collection. Then it goes on to give a detailed description
of fertility and demography indicators, indicators of social
and mental health, sampling, standard error and
confidence interval, as well as the principles of statistical
tests. The study concludes with a discussion on
parametric and non-parametric tests, chi-square tests,
regression and correlation, and sample size in medical
studies.
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KEY FEATURES
Gives key terms and concepts at the beginning of each
chapter.
Provides relevant medical examples to illustrate the
methods discussed.
Has large number of exercisesnumerical, MCQs and
true/falseat the end of each chapter.
Gives solutions to exercises.
Aspirants of PG entrance and USMLE examinations should
also find the book extremely useful.
Contents: Preface. Biostatistics in Health and Disease.
Types of Data and Methods of Data Collection. Quality of
Data and Medical Tests. Sources of Existing Medical Data.
Assessment of Morbidity. Indicators of Mortality. Fertility
and Demography Indicators. Indicators of Social and
Mental Health. Numerical Summarization of Medical
Data. Graphs in Health and Disease. Probability and
Reference Range of Medical Parameters. Descriptive
Studies: Sampling. Prospective, Retrospective and Crosssectional Studies. Experiments and Clinical Trials.
Standard Error and Confidence Interval. General
Principles of Statistical Tests. Statistical Significance:
Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests. Strength of
Association and Chi-Square Tests. Regression and
Correlation. Sample Size in Medical Studies. Appendix.
Index.
ISBN-81-203-3054-4 / ` 250.00
NAVNEET KUMAR
Handbook of Neurological Examination

NAVNEET KUMAR, Director, Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, as well as Head of Neurology Division,
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Very few standard books on neurological examination are
available in the market today that give a comprehensive
analysis of the subject. Here, for the first time, a wellknown neurologist, Dr. Navneet Kumar, with his expertise
and his many years of experience in teaching and treating
numerous patients afflicted with various neurological
disorders, tells the medical students as well as practising
physicians or neurologists how to conduct neurological
examination of the patient in a scientific and systematic
manner. He shows with, great skill, how the examination
of first impression and gait, history taking, and
examination of higher mental functions including speech
are to be conducted.
The text focuses on, among others, the examination of all
the cranial nerves (First to Twelfth), the motor system,
movement disorders, the sensory system, the autonomic
nervous system, and bladder dysfunction, with equal
deftness. Finally, this handbook provides different
approaches to examine the unconscious patient, and
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special neurological situations, the methods of

neurological investigation, as well as the methods of case
sheet writing.
This book is intended primarily as a practical handbook
for the students of MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB
(Medicine), Paediatrics and Psychiatry. The book would
also be of great value to the students of DM (Neurology)
and M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) as well as practising physicians
and neurologists.
Contents: Preface. Part 1: PreliminariesIntroduction to
Neurology. First Impression and Examination of Gait.
History Taking. Examination of the Higher Mental
Functions. Part 2: Cranial Nerve ExaminationFirst
Cranial NerveOlfactory Nerve. Second Cranial Nerve
Optic Nerve. Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves. Fifth
Cranial NerveTrigeminal Nerve. Seventh Cranial Nerve
Facial Nerve. Eighth Cranial NerveVestibulocochlear
Nerve. The Glossopharyngeal Nerve (Ninth) and Vagus
Nerves (Tenth). The Spinal Accessory Nerve (Eleventh
Nerve). Twelfth NerveThe Hypoglossal Nerve. Part 3:
Motor SystemMotor System Inspection. Examination of
Tone. Muscle Power Testing. Analysis of Movement
Disorders. Coordination. Reflexes. Part 4: Sensory System.
Examination of Sensory System. Sensory Localization.
Part 5: Autonomic Nervous SystemAutonomic Nervous
System Examination. Approach to Urinary Bladder
Dysfunction. Part 6: Special SituationsApproach to an
Unconscious Patient. Approach to Speech Disorder.
Apraxia and Agnosia. Brachial Plexus and Its Lesions.
Cauda Equina and Conus Medullaris Syndrome.
Neurological Investigations. Case Sheet Writing in
Neurology. Further Readings. Index.
NAVNEET KUMAR
Textbook of Neurology
NAVNEET KUMAR, Director, Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, as well as Head of Neurology Division,
GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Neurology, a subject considered to be complex, studies
the nervous system, and the disorders and diseases
associated with it. Most medical students find it a tough
subject. Though quite a few books are available in the
market on the subject, somehow they fail to explain the
topics in an accessible style to the students. What this
comprehensive and reader-friendly book strives to do is
to demystify the subject and make it comprehensible
even to the average reader.
The book encompasses, within the covers of a single
volume, all aspects of neurology with great skill and
dexterity. It gives an in-depth treatment of such topics as
disorders of consciousness, language and speech
disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, vertigo
and ataxia. Dr. Navneet Kumar, with his expertise and

long years of experience, gives a masterly analysis of
many other topics such as headaches including migraine,
backaches, meningitis and strokesin both the young
and the elderly. He devotes four chapters exclusively to
Epilepsy, a disease dreaded by many, with lots of
superstitions attached to it. Whats more, he discusses in
detail about a host of other topics in neurology, for
example, the early diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimers
disease, and neurological and psychiatric disorders.
This book is intended primarily as a text for students of
MD and DNB Medicine as well as for students of
Paediatrics. Besides, students of MBBS, DM (Neurology)
and M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) as also practising physicians,
who wish to have a deeper knowledge of the subject will
find the book quite useful.
KEY FEATURES
Describes modern investigative techniques in the
diagnosis of nervous system disorders; these include
EEG, CAT scan, MRI, PET scan, and EMG.
Provides photographs, and a large number of diagrams
and tables to illustrate the concepts discussed.
Acquaints the readers with the latest methods of
neurological therapy, such as gene therapy and stem
cell therapy.
Sections1: Introduction to NeurologyClinical Methods
of Neurological Diagnosis. Cranial Nerves. Language and
Speech Disorders. Focal Cerebral Disorders. 2: Disorders
of Consciousness and SleepApproach to Acute
Confusional States. Approach to a Case of Coma. Sleep
Disorders (Somnopathy). 3: EpilepsyApproach to a Case
of Epilepsy. Symptomatic Epilepsies with Special
Reference to Neurocysticercosis (NCC)Present Scenario.
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies (IGE) with Special
Reference to Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME). Recent
Advances in the Management of Epilepsy. 4: CNS
InfectionsAcute Bacterial Meningitis. Management of
Central Nervous System Tuberculosis. Acute Viral
Infections of Nervous System. Tropical Infections
(Cerebral Malaria, CNS Toxoplasmosis, CNS Fungal
Infections). 5: Pain DisordersAn Overview of Headache.
MigraineAn Overview. Approach to Axial Pain
SyndromeNeck Pain and Low Backache. 6: Movement
DisordersApproach to a Case of Movement Disorders.
Parkinsons Disease (PD) and Management. 7: Motor
System DisordersApproaches to a Case of Quadriplegia
and Paraplegia. Craniovertebral (CV) Anomalies. Cauda
Equina and Conus Medullaris Syndrome. Motor Neuron
Disorders (MND). 8: Demyelinating Disorders
Demyelinating Diseases. 9: Disorders of Balancing
Approach to a Patient with Vertigo. Approach to a Patient
with Ataxia. 10: Cerebrovascular DisordersApproach to
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). Stroke in Young. Stroke
in the Elderly and its Management. 11: Dementia and
Related DisordersEarly Diagnosis of Dementia in Clinical
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Practice. Alzheimers Disease (AD). 12: Neuropathies
Peripheral
Neuropathy.
Acute
Inflammatory
Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP)Guillain
Barre Syndrome. 13: Muscle DisordersApproach to a
Patient with Muscle Disease. Myasthenia Gravis (MG). 14:
Critical CareNeurological Emergencies and their
Management. Role of Mechanical Ventilation in Critical
Care15: Autonomic SystemClinical Aspects of
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Approach to Bladder
Dysfunction. 16: Other Categories of Neurological DisordersNeurological Complications of Systemic Diseases.
The Inherited Metabolic Diseases of the Nervous System.
Diseases of the Nervous System due to Nutritional
Deficiency. Raised Intracranial Pressure (ICP). Central
Nervous System Tumours (CNS Tumours). Neurological
Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. 17: NeuroinvestigationsIntroduction to Electroencephalography (EEG).
An Introduction to Cranial Computed Tomography (CT).
Principles of MRI and Uses in Neurology. Introduction to
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Introduction to
Electromyography (EMG). Evoked Potentials in Neurology.
18: Advances in NeurologyGene Therapies for Neurological Disorders. Stem CellsFuture Prospects. Index.
RAMACHANDRAN, et al.
Survey Research in Public Health

Late P. RAMACHANDRAN, was a research consultant,
Valmar International, Applied Behavioral Sciences
Research, Mumbai.
C.A.K. YESUDIAN, Dean, School of Health Systems Studies,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
K.R. THANKAPPAN, Professor and Head, Achuta Menon
Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirumal
Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala.
P. SANKARA SHARMA, Professor (Biostatistics), Achuta
Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra
Tirumal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology,
Kerala.
Health education plays a pivotal role in creating
awareness among the masses, and survey research in
public health forms an integral part of the subject. This
book is a step-by-step study guide to educate the
researchers and the students on how to conduct health
surveys and prepare the reports.
The book begins with a discussion on health research and
its importance. It then moves on to the sensitive, yet
most important health research areas like Child Health,
Adolescent Health, Women Health, Communicable
diseases and Non-communicable diseases, by citing their
sample reports. The examples are cited to explain the
methods of data collection, research strategies and
problem formulation strategies, besides illustrating the
methodologies of sample design, analysis design, and
field data collection.
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The book also helps in learning the advanced tools to

conduct researches like SPSS statistics software and
EpiInfo software. The concluding chapter shows how to
write a report skillfully and in an organised manner.
The book is intended for the postgraduate students of
Public Health, Management, and Social Work.
KEY FEATURES
Easy language and simple presentation
Sample Examples taken from the Real-Life cases
Chapter-end Questions to judge Students knowledge
on the subject
Problem Formulation. Research Strategy. Methods of
Data Collection. Sample Design. Analysis Design. Field
Data Collection. Computer Data Processing and Analysis
Using SPSS. Computer Data Processing and Analysis Using
EpiInfo. Report Writing. Planning for Action. References.
Index.
RAO & RICHARD
Introduction to Biostatistics and

Research Methods, 5th ed.
P.S.S. SUNDAR RAO, Research Coordinator at the Leprosy
Mission Trust India, New Delhi.
J. RICHARD, Consultant in Biostatistics and Research
Methods.
The last decade has produced many textbooks on
Biostatistics, with varying emphasis and degrees of
mathematical complexity. This book has stood the test of
time and continues to enjoy wide acceptance among
students of all health and allied professions, other
students and even qualified health investigators, who find
it practical, simple and yet precise.
This fully updated and thoroughly revised Fifth Edition,
while retaining the fundamental concepts, acquaints the
reader with the advances in the subject. The book
explains the concepts involved in arriving at the sample
size and also a quick solution to the estimation of sample
size. Survival analysis and log-rank test are illustrated
with examples. The essentials of Chi square tests are
simplified and presented. Two-way analysis of variance
(ANOVA) is explained with two examples, with and
without interaction term. The chapters on Research
Methods, Interventional Studies and Observational
Studies provide step-by-step guide to plan and carry out
quality research. Questions given in each chapter will
help the learner to gauge the level of understanding of
the principles and applications. Clues to the use of
computer packages are provided whenever necessary.
Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate medical
students as well as for nursing and paramedical students,
the book will also be immensely useful to medical/health
faculty and researchers in the field of Biostatistics.
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KEY FEATURES
A new chapter on Sample Size Determination
Several new sections
Extensive revision of practically all chapters
Provision of new examples
Chapter-end exercises
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Scope of Statistical
Methods in Medicine. Role of Statistics in Clinical
Medicine. Role of Statistics in Preventive Medicine.
Variables. Frequency Distribution. Measures of Central
Tendency and Location. Measures of Dispersion.
Probability. Probability Distributions. Sampling. Basis of
Statistical Inference. Tests of Significance and Estimation.
Linear Regression and Correlation. The Chi-Square Test.
Analysis of Variance. Non-parametric or Distribution-free
Statistical Tests. Vital Statistics. Health Statistics.
Standardised Death Rates and Life Tables. Demography.
Introduction to Research Methods. Interventional Studies.
Sample Size Determination. Observational Studies. Data
Processing. Presentation of Data. Appendices.
Bibliography. Answers to Selected Questions. Index.

Biology, 3rd ed.
Edited by
New Delhi.
New Delhi. Formerly, Professor and Head, Department
New Delhi.
of those engaged in teaching and research in the field
of biochemistry and disciplines of medical sciences.
Now substantially revised and updated, it provides a
protein-calorie malnutrition and principles of chemotherapy at the other end.

ISBN-978-81-203-1965-3 / ` 795.00
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Hypertension Control
Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for various

heart ailments, such as congestive heart failure, coronary
heart disease, stroke, and renal dysfunction, and
accounts for 2025% of all deaths due to cardiovascular
damage. Owing to a greater awareness of the public
health, the need for primary prevention, an early
detection and adequate treatment of the disease are
being strongly felt.
This report of the WHO Expert Committee contributes to
the understanding of hypertension by enumerating its risk
factors and predictors, and the best measures for its
prevention and control with emphasis on the general
usefulness of systolic blood pressure measurements. The
distinctive Key Features of hypertension in children and
adolescents, women, elderly and diabetic people are
extremely informative. The evaluation of the potential
impact of lifestyle changes and the various pharmacological treatment options guide the policy makers in
public health to select the most appropriate and costeffective means of controlling the disease in different
socio-economic settings.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Worlds eminent experts have contributed to this
report.
Presents complexities of hypertension, options available for its control, and selection of appropriate mix of
interventions.
Both individual and population-based approaches are
presented.
Compares cost-effectiveness of different management
strategies.
Contents: Introduction. Definition and Classification of
Hypertension. Epidemiology of High Blood Pressure.
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Pathophysiology of Essential Hypertension. Hypertension
with Identifiable Cause. Organ Damage Associated with
Hypertension. Clinical Assessment of the Hypertensive
Patient. Prevention and Control of Hypertension in
Populations. Management of Hypertension Costeffectiveness. Evaluation of Hypertension Control in
Populations. Conclusions and Recommendations.
Acknowledgements. References.
ISBN-81-203-1431-X / ` 55.00
PHYSICS/ASTROPHYSICS
Acoustics
FINCH
Introduction to Acoustics
ROBERT D. FINCH, Professor Emeritus, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston.
Focusing both on the systems theory (modern

information theory, the theory of stochastic processes,
modern control theory, exploitation of nonlinearity, ....)
and the engineering aspects of acoustics, this postgraduate/senior undergraduate book is appropriate for
the introductory course in acoustics, besides being useful
for courses in vibration transducers, acoustic radiation,
noise control etc. The author emphasizes real-world
applications while combining principles from both
electrical and mechanical engineering, alongwith
instrumentation and basic measurement techniques.
From vibrations and linear systems to noise control and
acoustic systems, the text encompasses both simple and
complex real-world applications.
KEY FEATURES
Systems Theoryorganized from simple to complex,
enabling students to apply concepts and explore issues
more intensively.
Mathematical Treatmentoffers detailed illustrations
and explanations, thus reinforcing the importance of
having a solid mathematical grasp of each topic.
Flexible Presentationalthough the book is aimed
towards senior to graduate level engineering students,
it is also a handy reference for practicing engineers.
Contents: Preface. Vibration. Linear Systems. Waves in
Fluids. Pipes and Horns. Audio Frequency Generators.
Sensors: Microphones and Accelerometers. Piezoelectric
Transducers. Instrumentation and Signal Processing. Basic
Acoustic Measurements. Plane Waves in Large
Enclosures. Series Solutions and Scattering. Vibration of
Structural Elements. Propagation in Solids. Damping,
Attenuation, and Absorption. Nonlinear Acoustics. Noise
Control. Acoustic Systems. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3376-5 / ` 495.00
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Astrophysics
BASU, et al.
Introduction to Astrophysics, An, 2nd ed.

BAIDYANATH BASU, former Professor and Head,
Department of Applied Mathematics, Calcutta University.
TANUKA CHATTOPADHYAY, faculty member in the
Department of Applied Mathematics, Calcutta University.
She is a Visiting Associate of Inter University Centre for
Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune since 2002.
SUDHINDRA NATH BISWAS.
This invaluable book, now in its second edition, covers a
wide range of topics appropriate for both undergraduate
and postgraduate courses in astrophysics. The book
conveys a deep and coherent understanding of the stellar
phenomena, and basic astrophysics of stars, galaxies,
clusters of galaxies and other heavenly bodies of interest.
Since the first appearance of the book in 1997, significant
progress has been made in different branches of
Astronomy and Astrophysics. The second edition takes
into account the developments of the subject which have
taken place in the last decade. It discusses the latest
introduction of L and T dwarfs in the Hertzsprung-Russel
diagram (or H-R diagram). Other developments discussed
pertain to standard solar model, solar neutrino puzzle,
cosmic microwave background radiation, Drake equation,
dwarf galaxies, ultra compact dwarf galaxies, compact
groups and cluster of galaxies.
Problems at the end of each chapter motivate the
students to go deeper into the topics. Suggested readings
at the end of each chapter have been complemented.
Astronomical Instruments. Basic Physics. Magnitudes,
Motions and Distances of Stars. Spectral Classification of
Stars. The Sun. Atmosphere of Stars. Binary and Multiple
Stars. Variable Stars. Erupting and Exploding Stars. More
Stars of Interest. Clusters and Associations of Stars.
Galactic Nebulae. Interstellar Matter. Structure and
Evolution of Stars. Neutron Stars and Black Holes. Our
Galaxy. External Galaxies. Clusters of Galaxies. Radio
Galaxies. Quasars. Cosmology. Bioastronomy. Index.
Atmospheric Science
CHANDRASEKAR
Basics of Atmospheric Science

A. CHANDRASEKAR, Senior Professor and Head,
Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Indian Institute
of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram.
Intended primarily as an introductory textbook for
the postgraduate students of atmospheric sciences,
geophysics, and meteorology, this book would also be
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extremely useful to all those engaged in meteorological

research. The book, comprising fifteen chapters, provides
a detailed treatment of various aspects of atmospheric
phenomena and their underlying physical principles. It
offers a study of both physical and dynamical aspects
of the atmosphere. After discussing the fundamental
processes such as origin of the atmosphere, atmospheric
thermodynamics, atmospheric radiation and cloud and
precipitation formation, the book focuses on equipping
students with a thorough understanding of weather and
climate. The book also deals with large-scale systems
such as waves and synoptic disturbances in lower and
mid-altitudes. Global energy balance, general circulation,
numerical modelling and chaos in the atmosphere are all
well covered in great detail.
The book also provides eighty-four worked-out problems
and four FORTRAN programs to solve the non-divergent
vorticity equation, the shallow water equation as well as
the numerical solution of the forced damped pendulum
and that of the Lorenz system. Execution of these
computer programs will enable the students to
understand concepts such as convergence, stability and
issues of choosing the necessary step size in space and
time, respectively.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introductory Survey of the
Atmosphere. Atmospheric Observations. Atmospheric
Thermodynamics. Radiation. Clouds and Precipitation.
Governing Laws of Atmospheric Motion. Atmospheric
Motion. Atmospheric Boundary Layer. Waves in the
Atmosphere. Large-scale Meteorological Systems in Midlatitudes. Meteorological Systems in Low Latitudes.
Global Energy Balance. General Circulation. Numerical
Modelling of the Atmosphere. Chaos in the Atmosphere.
Appendices1: Useful Universal Physical Constants. 2:
Vector Identities. 3: Atmospheric Ozone. 4: Equation of
Motion in Spherical Coordinates. 5: Relaxation Methods.
6: Von Neumann Stability Analysis. 7: Fortran Computer
Program for Numerical Solution of the Barotropic
Equation. 8: Fortran Computer Program for Numerical
Solution of the Shallow Water Equation. 9: Fortran
Computer Program for Numerical Solution of the Forced
Damped Equation. 10: Fortran Computer Program for
Numerical Solution of the Lorenz System. Bibliography.
Index.
Classical Mechanics
ARULDHAS
Classical Mechanics
This book offers an in-depth presentation of the
mechanics of particles and systems. The material is
thoroughly class-tested and hence eminently suitable

as a textbook for a one-semester course in Classical
Mechanics for postgraduate students of physics and
mathematics. Besides, the book can serve as a useful
reference for engineering students at the postgraduate
level.
The book provides not only a complete treatment
of classical theoretical physics, but also an enormous
number of worked examples and problems to show
students clearly how to apply abstract principles and
mathematical techniques to realistic problems. While
abstraction of theory is minimized, detailed mathematical
analysis is provided wherever necessary.
Besides an all-embracing coverage of different aspects
of classical mechanics, the rapidly growing areas of
nonlinear dynamics and chaos are also included. The
chapter on Central Force Motion includes topics like
satellite parameters, orbital transfers and scattering
problem. An extensive treatment of the essentials
of small oscillations, which is crucial for the study of
molecular vibrations, is included. Rigid body motion
and special theory of relativity are also covered in two
separate chapters.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics.
System of Particles. Lagrangian Formulation. Variational
Principle. Central Force Motion. Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Hamilton-Jacobi Theory. The Motion of Rigid Bodies.
Theory of Small Oscillations. Special Theory of Relativity.
Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics. Classical Chaos.
Appendix A: Elliptic Integrals. Appendix B: Perturbation
Theory. Bibliography. Answers to Problems. Index.
MONDAL
Classical Mechanics, Rev. ed.

Intended for postgraduate students of mathematics, the
revised edition of this compact textbook helps readers
acquire a thorough understanding of the basic concepts
of classical mechanics.
The text is organized into five chapters. After a comprehensive introduction to the terminologies of dynamical
systems and generalized coordinates, Lagranges
equations of motion for holonomic systems, and
conservative and non-holonomic systems are developed.
The text then gives a detailed coverage of the Euler
Lagrange equation, equations of motion of rigid bodies,
and Hamiltons equations of motion, suitably reinforced
with examples to enhance learning. Finally, canonical
transformations and Hamiltons equations of motion in
Poissons bracket are discussed along with the Hamilton
Jacobi theory and the HamiltonJacobi equation for
Hamiltons principal function.
Numerous worked-out examples included throughout the
text and end-of-chapter exercises will be of considerable
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help to the students in comprehending the application of
the principles to physical problems.
Contents: Preface. DAlemberts Principle and Lagranges
Equations. Variational Principle and Lagranges Equations.
Equations of Motion of Rigid Bodies. Hamiltons
Equations of Motion. Canonical Transformations.
References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3516-5 / ` 150.00
RAJAGOPAL
Textbook of Engineering Physics, Part II

K. RAJAGOPAL, Professor and Head of the Department of
Physics, Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.
As per the syllabus of Anna University
This book is a sequel to the authors Engineering Physics,
Part I and is written to address the course curriculum in
Engineering Physics-II of the B.Tech syllabus of the Anna
University. The book is designed to serve the needs of
the first-year undergraduate students of all branches of
engineering. It provides a sound understanding of the
important phenomena in physics.
knowledge in areas of:
Properties of metals; DrudeLorentz theory of metals;
WiedemannFrenz law; Lorentz number; Quantum free
electron theory; Band theory of solids.
Properties of semiconducting materials; compound
semiconductors; Hall effect in semiconductors.
Magnetic behaviour of materials and their classification
into diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic materials; explanation
of hysteresis; hard and soft magnetic materials.
Phenomenon of superconductivity, properties and
types of superconductors; BCS theory of superconductivity; normal and superconducting tunnelling;
applications of superconductors.
Properties of dielectric materials; types of polarization,
dielectric losses; dielectric breakdown; applications of
dielectric materials; ferroelectric materials.
Properties of metallic glasses; introduction to
nanomaterials and their applications; properties of
carbon nanotubes and their applications; shape
memory alloys; properties of biomaterials.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous worked-out examples in text to give
students a sound understanding of the subject.
Chapter-end summary for quick revision of the
important results.
Chapter-end short and long answer questions to
stimulate discussion on the major themes in the
chapter.
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Chapter-end numerical problems with answers to help

students assess their progress and familiarize them
with many of the types of questions set in exams.
Contents: Preface. Conducting Materials. Semiconducting
Materials. Magnetic Materials and Superconducting
Materials. Dielectric Materials. Modern Engineering
Materials. Index.
RAO
Classical Mechanics
The knowledge of classical mechanics is vital for
understanding advanced technologies in several areas
such as automation, industrial process and control, and
aerospace.
This comprehensive and well-organized text gives a
brilliant exposition of the principles of mechanics in as
simple a language as possible.
The text starts with Newton's laws of motion, units and
dimension and dynamics of a system of particles, and
rotating frame of reference. Then kinematics of a rigid
body motion and Eulerian angles are discussed, together
with the dynamics of a rigid body in space and orbital
motion. The text then goes on to describe Lagrange and
Hamilton methods and the special theory of relativity.
New topics such as rocket dynamics along with vehicle
optimization and three-body and n-body problems are
also presented.
Typical solved examples and exercises are included in
each chapter. Multiple-choice questions given at the
end of the text are taken from examination papers
of various Indian universities, GATE and other
The book is intended for postgraduate students of
mathematics, physics, and engineering, particularly in
aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.
Contents: Preface. Kinematics and Dynamics of
a Particle. Dynamics of System of Particles and Rotating
Coordinate Systems. Kinematics of a Rigid Body Motion.
Dynamics of a Rigid Body Motion. Orbital Motion.
Lagrange and Hamilton Equations. Hamiltonian Methods.
Special Theory of Relativity. Rocket Dynamics. The Threeand n-Body Problems. Multiple-choice Questions.
ISBN-978-81-203-2676-7 / ` 250.00
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TIWARI & THAKUR
Classical Mechanics: Analytical

Dynamics
R.N. TIWARI, former Professor of Mathematics at
Government College of Science, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla
University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
B.S. THAKUR, Lecturer, School of Studies in Mathematics,
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
Intended as a text for postgraduate students of
mathematics, this compact and well-organized book
offers insights into the principles of classical mechanics
and, in particular, deals with the problems of dynamical
systems.
Divided into seven chapters, the text begins with a
discussion on some elementary results of statics and
dynamics. It then goes on to analyze at length the
Hamiltonian formulation along with the Poisson bracket,
the variational principle (taking Eulers equation of
calculus of variation as the base), and different forms of
the variational principle. Finally, the text explains the
integral invariants, canonical transformations, and the
HamiltonJacobi theory.
KEY FEATURES
A fairly large number of worked-out examples are
interspersed throughout the text to illustrate
the application of the concepts to the problems
discussed.
Miscellaneous Exercises are given at the end of the
book to drill the students in self-study.
The text entirely covers UGC model curriculum for
M.Sc. (Mathematics).
Review of Elementary Principles and Lagranges Equations
of Motion. Hamiltons Canonical Equations and Poisson
Bracket. Calculus of Variation. Hamiltons Variational
Principle. Integral Invariants. Canonical Transformations.
HamiltonJacobi Theory and Lagrange Bracket. Miscellaneous Exercises. Answers to Miscellaneous Exercises.
ISBN-978-81-203-3126-6 / ` 150.00
Electromagnetics
DASH & KHUNTIA
Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Theory,

2nd ed.
SAROJ K. DASH, Professor and Head, Department of
Electrical Engineering, Gandhi Institute for Technological
Advancement (GITA, an affiliated college of Biju Patnaik
University of Technology), Bhubaneswar.
SMRUTI R. KHUNTIA, Research Assistant (Embedded

System), R&D Unit, Trisoft Technology, Bhubaneswar.
The Second Edition of this book, while retaining the
contents and style of the first edition, continues to
fulfil the requirements of the course curriculum in
Electromagnetic Theory
for the undergraduate students of electrical engineering,
electronics and telecommunication engineering, and
electronics and communication engineering.
The text covers the modules of the syllabus corresponding to vectors and fields, Maxwell's equations in
integral form and differential form, wave propagation in
free space and material media, transmission line analysis
and waveguide principles.
It explains physical and mathematical aspects of the
highly complicated electromagnetic theory in a very
simple and lucid manner. This new edition includes:
Two separate chapters on Transmission Line and
Waveguide
A thoroughly revised chapter on Plane Wave
Propagation
Several new solved and unsolved numerical problems
asked in various universities examinations
Acknowledgements. Fundamentals of Vector Algebra.
Concept of Vector Calculus. Electrostatics. Magnetostatics. Electrodynamics. Plane Wave Propagation. Transmission Line. Waveguide. Antenna. Appendices. Solved
ISBN-978-81-203-4396-2 / ` 525.00
GRIFFITHS
Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd ed.

DAVID J. GRIFFITHS, Reed College.
This book is an elegant introductory text to serve the
needs of undergraduate courses in physics. A highly
successful textbook is now fine-tuned to provide further
clarity and precision in its third edition. It provides a
clear, precise and accessible coverage of fundamentals of
electromagnetic theory through lucid exposition, logical
organization, and sound pedagogical order. Standard
topics are dealt with exclusively in the domain of classical
mechanics, save for the last chapter, although electrodynamics extends with unique simplicity to the other
three realms of mechanics. A large collection of fullyworked examples and numerous problems promote
comprehension and retention of the material studied.
KEY FEATURES
Friendly and informal style.
Clear focus on basic electromagnetic theory.
Expanded sections on energy, momentum, and angular
momentum.
New and revised examples and problems.
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Short and highly focussed problems at pertinent points
within each chapter designed to be worked
immediately after reading the section.
Longer problems of general nature at the end of each
chapter.
Enhanced coverage of Radiation Theory.
Updated references to accessible current literature for
those wishing to explore recent developments in the
field.
Contents: Preface. Advertisement. Vector Analysis.
Electrostatics. Special Techniques. Electric Fields in
Matter. Magnetostatics. Magnetic Fields in Matter.
Electrodynamics. Conservation Laws. Electromagnetic
Waves. Potentials and Fields. Radiation. Electrodynamics
and Relativity. AppendicesA: Vector Calculus in
Curvilinear Coordinates. B: The Helmholtz Theorem.
C: Units. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1601-0 / ` 275.00
MROZOWSKI
Guided Electromagnetic Waves:

Properties and Analysis
MICHAL MROZOWSKI, Technical University of Gdansk,
Poland.
This book gives in-depth coverage of the full spectrum of
propagating, evanescent and complex (semi-evanescent)
modes. It elucidates the guided wave propagation
phenomena and introduces useful analytical techniques
that the students can easily apply in solving practical
problems. Providing the necessary mathematical and
electromagnetic background, the book discusses the
various topics that concern the many classes of
permittivity and permeability (isotropic, anisotropic,
gyrotropic) and geometric symmetries of the waveguides
themselves.
An important topic treated in this book is complex waves.
It discusses the circumstances under which complex
modes appear and explains how they relate to their
accompanying propagating and evanescent modes.
The text is supplemented by four Appendices which offer
the reader additional background regarding vector
identities and properties of operators.
This book is suitable for students of electrical engineering
and physics at postgraduate level as well as for
researchers.
Contents: Series Editors Foreword. Preface. Symbol
Conventions. Introduction. Preliminary Considerations.
Standard and Generalized Eigenvalue Problems. Methods
for Solving Operator Equations. Preliminary Electromagnetic Background. Waves in a Parallel Plate Guide.
Waves in General Waveguides. Bidirectional Guides and
Complementary Modes. Strictly Bidirectional Waveguides.
Mode Orthogonality. Waves in Lossless Guides. Complex
Modes. A. Vector and Integral Identities. B. Review of
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Linear Spaces. C. Sturm-Liouville Problem. D. Generalized

Eigenfunctions and Polynomial Operator Pencils. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3483-0 / ` 395.00
NAIR & DEEPA
Applied Electromagnetic Theory:

Analyses, Problems and Applications
B. SOMANATHAN NAIR, Visiting Professor, Department of
Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, University
of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
S.R. DEEPA, Director and Associate Professor, B.S. Nairs
Institute of Electronics Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
Designed as a textbook for the students of electronics
and communication engineering, and electrical and
electronics engineering, it covers the subject of
electromagnetism with a clear exposition of the theory in
association with the practical applications. The text
explains the physical and mathematical aspects of the
highly complicated electromagnetic theory in a very
simple manner.
The book begins with a introductory chapter on vector
theory and then moves on to explain the effectiveness of
Amperes circuital law and Biot-Savarts law in dealing
with magnetostatic problems, derivation of Maxwells
field equations from the fundamental laws of Faraday
and Ampere, free-space solutions of wave equations, and
the theory of skin effect. Finally, it concludes with the
applications of Smith chart in solving transmission line
problems and the theory of rectangular and circular
waveguides.
KEY FEATURES
Large number of solved examples and chapter-end
problems
Appendices to give the solutions of wave equations in
waveguides
Three-dimensional figures to illustrate theories
Generalized solution of Maxwells equations
Besides undergraduate students of engineering, it would
be useful for the postgraduate students of physics.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Vector Theory.
MODULE ICoulombs Law and Its Applications.
Poissons and Laplaces Equations. Magnetostatics.
Maxwells Equations. Poyntings Theorem. MODULE II
Electromagnetic
Waves.
Reflection and Refraction
of Plane Waves. Uniform Transmission Lines. MODULE
IIIImpedance Matching Using Stub Lines. Rectangular
and Circular Waveguides. AppendicesA: Transverse
Electric (TE) Waves in Rectangular Waveguides.
B: Circular Cylindrical Waveguides. C: Properties of
Materials. Bibliography. Index.
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NASAR
2008+ Solved Problems in

Electromagnetics
SYED A. NASAR.
This extremely valuable learning resource, originally
published in 1992 in the Schaums Problem-Solving Series
for students of electromagnetics and those who wish to
refresh and solidify their understanding of its challenging
applications. Problem-solving drills help develop
confidence, but few textbooks offer the answersnever
mind the complete solutionsto their chapter exercises.
Here, noted author Professor Syed Nasar has divided the
books problems into topic areas similar to a textbook
and presented a wide array of problems, followed
immediately by their solutions.
Learn the best strategies for solving tough problems in
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Prepare effectively for exams
Use the Index to quickly locate the type of problems
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Instructors: this is a great source for extra homework,
quizzes, and exams!
Contents: Vector Analysis. Electrostatics. Magnetostatics.
Maxwells Equations. Plane Waves. Transmission Lines.
Waveguides. Cavity Resonators. Antennas. Review
Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3485-4 / ` 350.00
PRAMANIK
Electromagnetism: Problems with

Solutions, 3rd ed.
ASHUTOSH PRAMANIK has been D.J. Gandhi
Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of
Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay. Currently he is
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical
Engineering at the College of Engineering, Pune.
This Third Edition of the book contains more than 60 new
problems over and above the original 480 problems of
the Second Edition. The additional problems cover the
whole range of new topics which will also be introduced
in the third edition of the authors main textbook titled
Electromagnetism: Theory and Applications. There are
some other new problems necessary to further enhance
the understanding of the topics of importance already
existing in the book.
There has been no change in the philosophy of this book.
It has been designed to serve as a companion volume
to the main text to help students gain a thorough
quantitative understanding of EM concepts that are
somewhat difficult to learn. The problems included, as a
result of the authors long industrial and academic
experience, illuminate the concepts developed in the

main text.
Besides meeting the needs of undergraduate students of
electrical engineering and postgraduate students and
researchers in physics, the book will also be immensely
useful to engineers and applied physicists in industry.
What is New to This Edition?
1. A number of new problems on evaluation of a.c.
resistance and reactance due to skin effect in
cylindrical transmission line configurations, for which
the cylindrical polar coordinate system cannot be used.
2. New problems on design and optimization of permanent magnets (now being used in the development of
new permanent magnet machines) by using Frhlich
Kennelly equation for representing the demagnetizing
curve and Evershed criterion for optimizing the magnet
dimensions and its material volume.
3. Some problems on applications of vector analysis to
different geometrical configurations.
4. Some problems on Electrostatics and Magnetostatics in
which the method of images has been used as auxiliary
support.
5. Nearly 1820 new problems in the chapter on
Electromagnetic Induction making it fully comprehensive and covering all facets of electromagnetic
induction. This chapter now contains more than
60 solved problems, none of which are of the formula
substitution type, and include problems ranging from
annular homopolar machines to phenomenon of pinch
effect, identification and separation of flux-linkage as
well as flux cutting effects, etc.
6. Some problem on Electromagnetic Waves dealing with
surface current speed.
7. Problems on Lorentz transformation in the chapter
titled Electromagnetism and Special Relativity.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface
to the First Edition. Vector Analysis. Electrostatics I.
Electrostatics IIDielectrics, Conductors and Capacitance.
Electrostatic Field Problems. Electric Currents (Steady).
Magnetostatics I. Electromagnetic Induction and Quasistatic Magnetic Fields. Forces and Energy in Static and
Quasistatic Magnetic Systems (with inductance
calculations). Maxwells Equations. Vector Potentials and
Applications. Poynting Vector and Energy Transfer.
Magnetic Diffusion (Eddy Currents) and Charge
Relaxation.
Electromagnetic
WavesPropagation,
Guidance and Radiation. Electromagnetism and Relativity.
Appendices1: Roths Method. 2: Solid Angles.
3: Poynting Vector: A Proof. 4: Magnetic and Electric
Fields in Poynting Vector: A Proof. 5: Bicylindrical
Coordinate System and Associated Conformal
Transformations. Bibliography.
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PRAMANIK
Electromagnetism: Theory and

ASHUTOSH PRAMANIK has been D.J. Gandhi
Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of
Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay. Currently he is
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical
Engineering at the College of Engineering, Pune.
The second edition of Electromagnetism: Theory and
Applications has been updated to cover some additional
aspects of theory and nearly all modern applications.
The semihistorical approach is unchanged, but further
historical comments have been introduced at various
places in the book to give a better insight into the
development of the subject as well as to make the study
more interesting and palatable to the students.
What is NEW to This Edition
Vector transformations in different coordinate systems
have been included in the chapter on Vector Analysis.
The treatment forms the basis of vector potentials for
three-dimensional problems.
Chapter 13 on Vector Potentials has been significantly
expanded for a clear understanding of the properties
of vector potentials, in order to also solve threedimensional EM problems numerically.
A section dealing with the derivation and interpretation
of Hertz Vector has been included in Chapter 13.
A practical problem on induction heating of flat metal
plates has been added to the chapter on Magnetic
Diffusion.
The topics of wave guidance and radiation have been
expanded with emphasis on practical aspects.
Sections on analysis of cylindrical dielectric waveguide
(e.g. of optical fibres) have been added to Chapters 18
and 22.
New sections on basis and explanations of modal
transmissions have been added.
Characteristics and practical details of basic antenna
structures and arrays have been treated in greater
detail.
Provides comprehensive treatment of FEM (Finite
Element Method), covering both its variational basis
and procedural details, to enable the readers to use
this method without going into the heavy mathematics
underlying the method.
Describes FDM (Finite Difference Method) in more
detail with its convergence requirement.
Introduces modern numerical methods like FDTD
(Finite Difference Time Domain) and method of
moments (MOM).
A new chapter on Modern Topics and Applications
covers both high frequency and low frequency
applications.
Appendices contain in-depth analysis of self-inductance
and non-conservative fields (Appendix 6), proof
regarding the boundary conditions (Appendix 8), theory
of bicylindrical coordinate system to provide the
physical basis of the circuit approach to the cylindrical
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transmission line systems (Appendix 10), and

properties of useful functions like Bessel and Legendre
functions (Appendix 9).
The book is designed to serve as a core text for students
of electrical engineering. Besides, it will be useful to
postgraduate physics students as well as research
engineers and design and development engineers in
industries.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Vector
Analysis. The Electrostatic Field in Free Space (in Absence
of Dielectrics). Conductors and Insulators in Electrostatic
Field. Energy and Mechanical Forces in Electrostatic
Fields. Methods of Solving Electrostatic Field Problems.
Approximate Methods of Solving Electrostatic Field
Problems. Steady Electric Current and Electric Field.
Magnetic Field of Steady Currents in Free Space.
Magnetic Field of Steady Currents in Presence of
Magnetic Materials. Methods of Solving Magnetostatic
Field Problems. Time-Varying Fields and Electromagnetic
Induction. Forces and Energy in the Static and QuasiStatic Magnetic Fields. Maxwells Equations. Vector
Potentials. Energy Transfer in Electromagnetic Fields and
Poynting Vector. Time-Varying Fields in Conductors
(Magnetic Diffusion). Charge Relaxation. Electromagnetic
Waves. Waveguides. Radiation and Reception of
Electromagnetic Waves. Electromagnetism and Special
Relativity. Numerical Methods for and Computer
Solutions of Electromagnetic Field Problems. Modern
Topics and Applications. Appendices1. The Principle of
Duality. 2. The Inverse Points of a Circle. 3. Greens
Reciprocation Theorem in Electrostatics. 4. Vectors in
Different Coordinate Systems. 5. Some Important Physical
Constants. 6. A Circuit for Experimental Verification of
One of the Maxwells Equations (Faradays Law of
Induction). 7. Graphical Method of Analyzing Waveguide
Problems (Smith Chart). 8. A Proof of the Fact that There
are only Two Independent Boundary Conditions for
Electromagnetic Field Problems. 9. Bessel Functions and
Legendre Functions. 10. Bicylindrical Coordinate System.
11. Method of Moments. Plates1. A view of the reactor
subjected to high current short-circuit test. 2. Another
view of a section of the reactor shown in Plate. 3. Effect
of radial magnetization on an alnico ring. 4. A view of the
model experiment to demonstrate the double-valued P.D.
in the circulating current circuit. 5. Wave shapes of Va
and Vb from the demonstration experiment (Plate 4) as
observed on the CRO screen. Bibliography. Index.
WADHWANI
Electricity and Magnetism

NAVINA WADHWANI, Reader, Department of Physics,
University of Lucknow, Lucknow.
Designed primarily as a textbook for the undergraduate
students of Physics, this well-organized text covers all the
major topics on Electricity and Magnetism and tries to
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provide a clear understanding of the fundamentals of the

subject.
The book begins with a discussion on vector calculus and
explains the concepts of divergence and curl as they are
applied to electricity and magnetism. Then it goes on to
describe Coulombs law of electrostatic forces, Gauss
theorem for electrostatics, and methods of images. The
text also explains the electrical properties of matter,
magnetic field, Maxwells equations and their relevance
to the electromagnetic character of light, and magnetic
properties of matter. Finally, it shows the role of
relativity in electricity and magnetism so that students
can appreciate the relevance of relativity in understanding electro-magnetic phenomena.
KEY FEATURES
Calculations have been worked out to the last step.
Provides many solved and a large number of unsolved
problems to demonstrate how theory is applied in
practice.
Chronology of Electromagnetism. Introduction. Vector
Calculus. Electrostatics I. Electrostatics II. Dielectrics.
Magnetic Field. Electromagnetic Induction. Maxwells
Equations, Electromagnetic Waves, and Light. Magnetic
Properties of Matter. Relativity and Electromagnetism.
AppendicesA: Vector Identities. B: Note on Solid Angle.
C: Legendre Polynomials. D: Theory and Working of
a Moving Coil Ballistic Galvanometer. E: Induction
of Currents in Continuous Media: Skin Effect. F: The
Betatron. Answers. Index.
Electronics
CHOUDHARY & VERMA
Laser Systems and Applications

NITYANAND CHOUDHARY, Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Physics, JSS Academy of Technical
Education, Noida, UP.
RICHA VERMA, Assistant Professor, Department of
Physics, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, UP.
This book presents a discussion on various types of laser
systems, explains their structures and working principles,
and throws light on their recent applications especially in
science, medicine, industry, defence and environmental
studies.
The text describes the special features of laser beams
such as directionality, intensity, monochromaticity and
coherence in detail and gives an overview of laser
technology so as to answer the questionwhy should
every engineer study lasers? Knowledge of quantum
mechanics is essential for understanding the principles of
laser technology. The book provides an overview of
quantum mechanics in a step-by-step manner. It also
describes the pumping process used in lasers, laser rate

equations as well as light amplification and oscillation in
detail. The book addresses how laser output is controlled
using methods such as Q-switching, cavity dumping and
mode-locking.
The inclusion of a large number of solved examples and
review questions further strengthens the text. An attempt
has been made to keep the presentation and explanation
as simple as possible.
The book is designed for the undergraduate engineering
students of all disciplines. Some universities include the
study of Laser Systems as a structured course in their
curriculum.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Laser. Coherence.
Revisit to Quantum Mechanics I. Revisit to Quantum
Mechanics II. Interaction of Radiation with Matter: A
Quantum Mechanical View. Einsteins Relations and
Conditions of Light Amplification. Pumping. Laser Rate
Equations. Light Amplification and Oscillation. Types of
Laser. Control of Laser Output. Applications of Laser.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4391-7 / ` 225.00
KALISKY
Physics and Engineering of Solid State

Lasers, The
YEHOSHUA KALISKY.
This book
explains the mutual influences between the physical
and dynamic processes in solids and their lasing
properties.
gives overview of historical developments and the
basics of solid state laser materials and design.
provides insight into the physics and engineering of
solid state lasers by integrating information from
several disciplines, including solid state physics,
materials science, photophysics, and dynamic
processes in solids.
describes optical dynamics and energy transfer in solids
and analyzes the properties of rare-earth and
transition-metal-ion-doped crystals, glasses and
ceramics.
discusses approaches to developing new laser
materials.
includes data tables of basic parameters that can be
applied to laser design.
covers novel materials and techniques used in recent
developments.
Contents: List of Abbreviations. Preface. Introduction.
Solid State Laser Materials. Structure and Bonding of
Solids. Garnet Crystals and Laser Hosts. Fluoride Laser
Crystals: YLiF4 (YLF). Photophysics of Solid State Laser
Materials. Energy Transfer. Lasing Efficiency and
SCIENCES
Sensitization. Two-Micron Lasers: Holmium- and ThuliumDoped Crystals. Yb: YAG Laser. More on Other Crystals:
Fluorides and Vanadates. Appendix: Diode-Pumped Solid
Lasers. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3772-5 / ` 195.00
SHUR
Physics of Semiconductor Devices

MICHAEL SHUR.
Physics of Semiconductor Devices effectively covers the
rapidly changing field of semiconductor device physics.
New ideas, theories, models, and practical applications
of semiconductor electronics are presented, and new
developments such as amorphous silicon, compound
semiconductor technologies and novel heterostructure
transistors are thoroughly explored. The theories and
models are implemented in microcomputer programs
created as a toolbox for modeling and simulating
semiconductor devices.
KEY FEATURES
Lucid introductory discussions on semiconductor
physics as well as more advanced topics, viz.
Boltzmann transport equation, Monte Carlo simulation
and high electric field transport.
Comprehensive coverage of bipolar junction
transistors, field effect transistors, compound semiconductor devices such as gallium arsenide field effect
transistors, photonic devices, microwave diodes and
so on.
Section on device concepts based on ballistic or
collisionless transport in short semiconductor
structures, energy band engineering, hot electron
transistors, resonant tunneling devices and so on.
Written for senior and graduate level courses in
semiconductor devices, this book is also ideal for
engineers and researchers working in this growing field.
Contents: List of Symbols. Preface. Basic Semiconductor
Physics. p-n Junctions, Schottky Barrier Junctions,
Heterojunctions and OHMIC Contacts. Bipolar Junction
Transistors. Field Effect Transistors. Photonic Devices.
Transferred-Electron Devices and Avalanche Diodes.
Transistor Structures. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0948-7 / ` 395.00
STREETMAN & BANERJEE
Solid State Electronic Devices, 6th ed.

BEN G. STREETMAN, University of Texas at Austin.
SANJAY KUMAR BANERJEE, University of Texas at Austin.
This classic introductory textbook in its sixth edition
retains the two basic goals: (1) develop the basic
semiconductor physics concepts to understand current
and future devices and (2) provides a sound under-
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standing of current semiconductor devices and

technology so that their applications to electronic and
optoelectronic circuits and systems can be appreciated.
The book is useful for advanced undergraduate and
postgraduate students of electrical and electronics
engineering and should also prove useful for practicing
engineers and scientists, interested in updating their
understanding of modern electronics.
KEY FEATURES
The basics of semiconductor materials and conduction
processes in solids. Incorporated to help students
understand p-n junctions, bipolar and metal oxide
semiconductor transistors, optoelectronic and other
devices.
Extensive discussion of circuit and other application
examples to provide students with feedback about the
practical relevance of the theory.
Key equations for semiconductor devices are listed on
the inside covers of the book, arranged thematically to
help students digest concepts.
Provides a summary of key concepts at end of each
chapter, and chapter objectives at the beginning.
Approximately 200 problems along with current
references that extend concepts in the text.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Discussion of advanced MOS and bipolar processes and
structures such as high-k gate dielectrics, polyemitter
BJTs and graded SiGe base HBTs.
Consolidated treatment of optoelectronic devices,
discusses sources such as white LEDs for illumination,
detectors such as SACM and waveguide photodiodes,
and advances in solar cells.
Updated discussion of device fabrication processes and
CMOS integrated circuit technology provides a useful
understanding of how semiconductor devices are
made.
Summary of key concepts at end of each chapter.
Answers to Selected Problems in the back of the book.
Contents: Preface. About the Authors. Crystal Properties
and Growth of Semiconductors. Atoms and Electrons.
Energy Bands and Charge Carriers in Semiconductors.
Excess Carriers in Semiconductors. Junctions. Field-Effect
Transistors. Bipolar Junction Transistors. Optoelectronic
Devices. Integrated Circuits. High-Frequency and HighPower Devices. AppendicesI. Definitions of Commonly
Used Symbols. II. Physical Constants and Conversion
Factors. III. Properties of Semiconductor Materials.
IV. Derivation of the Density of States in the Conduction
Band. V. Derivation of FermiDirac Statistics. VI. Dry and
Wet Thermal Oxide Thickness Grown on Si (100) as a
Function of Time and Temperature. VII. Solid Solubilities
of Impurities in Si. VIII. Diffusivities of Dopants in Si and
SiO2. IX. Projected Range and Straggle as Function of
Implant Energy in Si. Answers to Selected Self Quiz
Questions. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3020-7 / ` 295.00
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Engineering Physics
ARULDHAS
Engineering Physics
Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of all
branches of engineering, this textbook provides a sound
understanding of the fundamental concepts and
principles of physics in a simple and easy-to-understand
language.
Organized in 18 chapters, the book exposes students to
the fundamentals of oscillations and waves, interference
of light, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments,
laser, fibre optics, mechanics and special theory of
relativity. Apart from giving a detailed theoretical analysis
of these topics, it also provides a deep insight on various
advanced topics such as acoustics, ultrasonics and
nanotechnology, along with their applications. The
pedagogical aids such as solved numerical problems and
review questions are also included at the end of each
chapter.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous solved examples to stress on the conceptual
understanding
Chapter-end model questions to probe a students
grasp of the subject matter
Chapter-end objective type questions (with answers)
for self-evaluation by the students
Contents: Preface. Oscillations and Waves. Electro
Magnetic Theory. Interference. Diffraction. Polarization.
Crystallography. Superconductivity. Special Theory of
Relativity. Quantum Mechanics. Statistical Mechanics.
Lasers. Holography and Fibre Optics. Dielectric Properties
of Materials. Magnetic Properties of Materials. Thermal
Properties. Nanotechnology. Ultrasonics. Acoustics of
Buildings. AppendicesI: Abbreviation for Units and
Physical Constants. II: Metallic Glasses. III: Shape Memory
Alloys. IV: Biomaterials. Answers to Problems. Index.
JAIN
Textbook of Engineering Physics (Part I)

MAHESH C. JAIN, Associate Professor, Department of
Physics, Hindu College, University of Delhi.
Primarily intended for the first-year undergraduate
students of all branches of engineering, this textbook
provides a sound understanding of the fundamental
concepts and principles of physics in a simple and easyto-understand style.
This textbook is organized in ten chapters covering the
modules of the syllabus corresponding to interference of
light, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments, laser,

fibre optics, mechanics and special theory of relativity.
Apart from giving a detailed theoretical analysis of the
topics, various pedagogical aids such as solved numerical
problems and Review Questions are also included at the
end of each chapter. An effort has been made to ensure
that all the topics taught in a single semester are
presented within a single volume.
The book is written in accordance with the syllabi
prescribed by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
University and University of Delhi, but the topics covered
in this book are also prescribed in the syllabi of almost all
the universities and institutes. Therefore, the text will be
useful for all the first-year engineering students studying
in Indian Universities as well as Foreign Universities.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous unsolved problems in each chapter for the
thorough understanding of the concepts and laws
developed in the chapter
Key Concepts at the end of each chapter for quick
revision
Review Questions, Numerical Problems and Objective
Questions based on the pattern of Previous years
Examination papers
Detailed discussion on modern applications such as
laser techniques, holograms and fibre optics.
Contents: Preface. Forces in Nature. Simple Harmonic
Motion. Special Theory of Relativity. Light as Wave and
Interference of Light. Diffraction of Light. Polarization of
Light. Optical Instruments. Laser. Optical Fibres.
Mechanical Waves. Index.
JAIN
Textbook of Engineering Physics (Part II)

MAHESH C. JAIN, Associate Professor, Department of
Physics, Hindu College, University of Delhi.
Primarily intended for the first-year undergraduate
students of all branches of engineering, this textbook
provides a sound understanding of the fundamental
concepts and principles of physics in a simple and easyto-understand style.
This textbook is organized in nine chapters covering the
modules of the syllabus corresponding to electromagnetic
theory, quantum mechanics and statistical physics, solid
state physics, superconductivity, X-rays and ultrasonics.
Apart from giving a detailed theoretical analysis of the
topics, various pedagogical aids such as solved numerical
problems and Review Questions are also included at the
end of each chapter. An effort has been made to ensure
that all the topics taught in a single semester are
presented within a single volume.
Though the book is written in accordance with the syllabi
prescribed by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
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University, but the topics covered in this book are also
prescribed in the syllabi of almost all the universities and
institutes.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous solved problems and numerical exercises in
each chapter for the thorough understanding of the
concepts and laws discussed in the chapter
Key Points at the end of each chapter for quick
revision
Review Questions, Numerical Problems and Objective
Questions based on the pattern of Previous years
Examination papers
Contents: Preface. The Electric Field. The Magnetic Field.
Maxwells Equations and Electromagnetic Waves.
Quantum Mechanics. Statistical Physics. Solid State
Physics. Superconductivity. X-rays. Ultrasonics. GGSIP
University Question Papers. Index.
MARIKANI
Engineering Physics
A. MARIKANI, Professor, Department of Physics,
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.
This book is written to address the requirements of the
course curriculum in Engineering Physics for the first-year
students of all branches of engineering. The book exposes
students to fundamental knowledge in
Ultrasonics and their industrial and medical
applications
Properties of lasers and their industrial and medical
applications
Types of optical fibres, their geometries and use in
communication systems
Black body radiation, Compton effect, matter waves
and Schrdinger wave equation
Types of optical instruments and their usage
Principles of crystallography, structure of solids and
nature of crystal defects
Properties of conducting, semiconducting, magnetic,
dielectric and superconducting materials, and their
applications
Nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes, shape memory
alloys and metallic glasses, and their applications
KEY FEATURES
Includes numerous solved problems to enable students
to acquire a sound understanding of the subject.
Gives chapter-end short and descriptive type questions
to test students comprehension of the major concepts
in each chapter.
Provides problems at the end of each chapter to help
students assess their progress and familiarize the
students with the types of questions set in the
examinations.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Ultrasonics. Laser.
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Fibre Optics. Quantum Physics. Optical Instruments.

Crystallography. Crystal Imperfectious. Conducting
Materials. Semiconducting Materials. Magnetic Materials.
Dielectric
Materials.
Superconducting
Materials.
Nanomaterials. Carbon Nanotubes. Modern Engineering
Materials. Index.
MEHTA
Applied Physics for Engineers

NEERAJ MEHTA, Assistant Professor at Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi.
This book is intended as a textbook for the first-year
undergraduate engineering students of all disciplines. The
text, written in a student-friendly manner, covers a wide
range of topics of engineering interest both from the
domains of applied and modern physics. It is meticulously
tailored to cover the syllabi needs of almost all the Indian
universities and institutes. With its exhaustive treatment
of different topics in one volume, it relieves the
engineering students of the arduous task of referring to
several books.
Besides engineering students, this book will be equally
useful to the BSc (Physics) students of different
universities.
KEY FEATURES
Simple and clear diagrams throughout the book help
students in understanding the concepts clearly.
Numerous in-chapter solved problems, chapter-end
unsolved problems (with answers) and review
questions assist students in assimilating the theory
comprehensively.
A large number of objective type questions at the
end of each chapter help students in testing their
knowledge of the theory.
Contents: Preface. Relativistic Mechanics. Quantum
Mechanics. Statistical Mechanics. Geometrical Optics.
Physical Optics. X-Rays. Lasers and Holography.
Ultrasonic. Fibre Optics. Electrostatics. Electromagnetic
Theory. Magnetic Properties of Materials. Dielectric
Properties of Materials. Solid State Electronics. Digital
Electronics. Crystal Physics. Nuclear Physics. Nanotechnology. Superconductivity. Acoustics. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4242-2 / ` 550.00
MEHTA
Textbook of Engineering Physics, Part I

NEERAJ MEHTA, Assistant Professor at Benares Hindu
As per the syllabus of Uttar Pradesh Technical University
This book is written specifically to address the course
curriculum in Engineering Physics-I (EAS-101) of the
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B.Tech syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Technical University.

The book is designed to meet the needs of the first-year
undergraduate students of all branches of engineering.
It provides a sound understanding of the important
phenomena in physics.
knowledge in:
Special theory of relativity
Wave nature of light such as interference, diffraction,
and polarization
Properties and applications of lasers
Types of optical fibres, their geometries, and use in
communication systems
Basic principles and applications of holography
KEY FEATURES
Numerous solved examples in each chapter on the
pattern of previous years question papers to stress
conceptual understanding
Chapter-end numerical problems with answers to
enhance the students problem solving skills
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Relativistic
Mechanics. Interference of Light. Diffraction of Light.
Polarization of Light. Lasers. Fibre Optics and Holography.
Index.
Ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, antiferromagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials, phenomenon of

hysteresis and its applications
Generation, detection and application of ultrasonic
waves
Electromagnetic waves, Maxwells equations of
electromagnetism, notion of displacement current,
propagation characteristics of EM waves, energy in EM
waves, etc.
Superconductors, temperature dependence of their
resistivity, effect of magnetic fields on superconductivity, BCS theory, and application of superconductors
Nanomaterials, structures, properties and uses of
carbon nanotubes, and several potential applications
of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous solved examples in each chapter on the
pattern of previous years question papers to stress
conceptual understanding
Chapter-end numerical problems (with answers) to
enhance the students problem solving skills
Chapter-end objective type questions (with answers)
for self-evaluation by the students
Contents: Preface. Wave Mechanics. X-rays. Dielectric
Properties of Materials. Magnetic Properties of Materials.
Ultrasonic Waves. Electromagnetics. Superconductivity.
Nanotechnology. Index.

ISBN-978-81-203-3361-1 / ` 175.00

ISBN-978-81-203-3701-5 / ` 195.00
MEHTA
RAGHUVANSHI
Textbook of Engineering Physics, Part II
Engineering Physics, 2nd ed.
NEERAJ MEHTA, Assistant Professor at Benares Hindu

As per the syllabus of Uttar Pradesh Technical University
This book is a sequel to the authors Engineering Physics
Part I and is written to address the course curriculum in
Engineering Physics-II (Course Code EAS-102) of the
B.Tech syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Technical University.
The book is designed to meet the needs of the first-year
undergraduate students of all branches of engineering.
It provides a sound understanding of the important
phenomena in physics.
Wave nature of matter, quantum theory of radiation,
de Broglie matter waves, the Heisenberg uncertainty
relations, Schrdinger wave equations, etc.
Types of X-rays, diffraction of X-rays, X-ray spectrometer, Compton effect
Dielectric properties of materials, Langevins theory,
ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity, principle of
microwave oven
G.S. RAGHUVANSHI, Director, Modi Institute of

Technology, Kota, Rajasthan.
This book, now in its second edition, is suitable for the
first-year students of all branches of engineering for a
course in Engineering Physics. The book exposes students
to fundamental knowledge in the following topics of
physics:
Interference, polarization, and diffraction of light
Holography
Lasers and optical fibre
Quantum mechanics and band theory of solids
Special theory of relativity
Nuclear radiation detectors
Dielectric materials and electromagnetism
KEY FEATURES
Gives preliminaries at the beginning of the chapters to
prepare the students for the concepts discussed in the
particular chapter.
Provides a large number of solved numerical problems.
Gives numerical problems and other questions asked in
the university examinations for the last several years.
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Appendices at ends of chapters supplement the textual
material.
Contents: Preface. Interference of Light. Polarization of
Light. Diffraction of Light and Holography. Coherence
Lasers and optical Fibre. Quantum Mechanics. Special
Theory of Relativity. Nuclear Radiation Detectors.
Dielectric Materials. Electromagnetism. Index.
RAJAGOPAL
Engineering Physics, 2nd ed.

This substantially revised book, now in its Second Edition,
continues to present the fundamental concepts of physics
in a pedagogically sound manner. In this edition, two
new chaptersone on Elasticity and the other on
Magnetismhave been included to enhance the usefulness of this text. Besides, new sections have also been
added in most of the chapters.
The book deals with:
Acoustics and its characteristics

Ultrasonics
Structure of crystals
Wave nature of light
Laser and its uses
Optical fiber communication
Electrical and thermal conductivity of materials
Quantum physics
Semiconductor, superconductivity, dielectrics, and
nanomaterials
Non-destructive testing of materials
curriculum in Engineering Physics for the first-year
students of all branches of engineering. Though most of
the topics covered are customarily taught in several
universities and institutes, the book follows the sequence
of topics as prescribed in the course syllabus of
engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Elasticity.
Acoustics of buildings. Ultrasonics. Crystal Physics. Wave
Optics. Lasers. Optical Fibre Communication. Conducting
Materials. Quantum Physics. Energy Bands in Solids.
Semiconductors. Superconductivity. Magnetic Materials.
Dielectrics. New Engineering Materials. Non-Destructive
Testing. Appendix: Fundamental Constants. Model
ISBN-978-81-203-4340-5 / ` 295.00
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RAJAGOPAL
Textbook of Engineering Physics, Part I

As per the syllabus of Anna University
curriculum in Engineering Physics-I of the B.Tech syllabus
of the Anna University. The book is designed to serve the
needs of the first-year undergraduate students of all
branches of engineering. It provides a sound understanding of the important phenomena in physics.
Ultrasonics and their applications in industry and
medicine.
Properties and applications of lasers in industry and
medicine.
Types of optical fibres, their geometries, and use in
communication systems; types of optical sources,
detectors, and sensors including endoscopes.
Characteristics of black body radiation and quantum
concepts of radiation.
Science of crystallography for understanding the
structure of solids including the nature of crystal
defects.
KEY FEATURES
Numerous worked-out examples in text to give
students a sound understanding of the subject.
Chapter-end summary for quick revision of the
important results.
Chapter-end short and long answer questions to
stimulate discussion on the major themes in the
chapter.
Chapter-end numerical problems with answers to help
students assess their progress and familiarize them
with many of the types of questions set in exams.
Contents: Preface. Ultrasonics. Lasers. Optical Fibre
Communication. Quantum Physics. Crystal Physics.
Appendix. Model Question Papers. Index.
SELLADURAI
Engineering Physics, Part I

S. SELLADURAI, Professor, Department of Physics, Anna
University, Chennai.
This book is specifically written to address the
requirements of the course curriculum in Engineering
Physics for the first-year students of all branches of
engineering. It presents the basic principles of physics
and their applications in the field of engineering.
knowledge in
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Ultrasonics, their properties and applications in

engineering and medical fields
Main components of lasers, types of lasers and their
applications
Types of fibre optics, structure and basic operation
of fibre optic systems, their applications in communications and endoscopy
Black body radiations, Plancks quantum theory,
Compton effect and Schrdinger wave equation
Crystal system, Bravais space lattice, Miller indices,
structure of crystals and their defects
The book also includes thirteen laboratory experiments
with step-by-step procedures for performing them.
KEY FEATURES
Provides several solved problems at the end of each
chapter for sound understanding of the subject.
Includes chapter-end short and long answer type
questions to examine students comprehension of the
concepts.
Offers numerical problems at the end of each chapter
to help students build their problem-solving skills.
Contents: Preface. Ultrasonics. Laser. Fibre Optics
and Applications. Quantum Physics. Crystal Physics.
ExperimentsDetermination of Wavelength of Laser
Using Grating and Particle Size Determination. The Air
Wedge. Spectrometer Grating. Thermal Conductivity by
Lees Disc. Torsional Pendulum. Youngs Modulus by NonUniform Bending. ViscosityPoiseuilles Method. Youngs
Modulus by Uniform Bending. Band Gap of a Semiconductor Material. Velocity of Sound and Compressibility of LiquidUltrasonic Interferometer. Specific
Resistance of Given WireCareyFoster Bridge. SpectrometerDispersive Power of the Prism. BH Curve. Index.
be used most effectively. Emphasis is laid on how to

review techniques in important areas of application so
that the reader develops his own insights and knowledge
to work with any instrument and its manual. Questions
are provided throughout to assist the reader towards this
end. Laboratory practices in temperature measurement,
optical techniques, electrical measurements and nuclear
instrumentation have been covered in detail.

P.V. NAIK, Department of Physics, VJTI, Mumbai.

This well-received book, now in its fifth edition, presents
the subject matter in a pedagogically sound manner with
focus on teaching problem-solving. The specific needs of
these students have influenced the selection of topics for
inclusion in the book. The book provides students with a
solid understanding of the fundamental concepts with
due emphasis on developing skills to solve exercise
problems aimed at both testing and extending the
knowledge of the students.
Divided into 23 chapters, the book comprises topics on
four major areasmechanics, optics, electricity and
electronics, and modern physics including quantum
mechanics and lasers. In this fifth edition two new
chapters on Acoustics and Heat and Thermodynamics are
incorporated to widen the coverage and enhance the
usefulness of this text.
This book is intended for the undergraduate students of
physics as well as for the first-year engineering students
of several disciplines.
Contents: Preface. Why to Study Physics. Motion. Work,
Energy and Power. Potential Energy. Rotational Motion of
Experimental Physics
SAYER & MANSINGH
Measurement, Instrumentation and

Experiment Design in Physics and
Engineering
MICHAEL SAYER, Professor of Physics, Queens University
of Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
ABHAI MANSINGH, Professor of Physics and Director,
South Campus, University of Delhi.
This book is designed to be used at the advanced
undergraduate and beginning graduate level in physics,
applied physics and engineering physics. The text
explains, in a systematic and logical manner, the
principles of experimental physics and physics related
engineering to show how measurement, experiment
design, signal processing and modern instrumentation can
KEY FEATURES
A major section is devoted to experiment design, signal
to noise enhancement, and to the use of electronic
instrumentation for acquisition and processing of data.
Design examples and problems are presented in
each chapter; many of these are taken from real-life
situations.
Ample opportunities are provided to use spread-sheet
methods in experiment design and practice.
Contents: Preface. Physical Measurement. Instrumentation and System Design. Transducer Properties.
Signal to Noise Considerations. Instrumentation
Electronics. Vacuum Techniques. Optical Instruments.
X-ray Measurements. Radioactivity and Matter. Radiation
Detection and Measurement. Analytical Instrumentation.
Occupational Health and Safety. Appendices. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1269-2 / ` 250.00
Introductory Physics
NAIK
Principles of Physics, 5th ed.
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Rigid Objects. Properties of Matter. Real Gas and
Transport Processes in Gas. Thin Lens, Coaxial Systems
and Aberrations. Spectra. Interference. Diffraction.
Polarization. Direct Current Circuits. Alternating Current
Circuits. Semiconductor Devices. Motion of a Charged
Particle. Electrons, Isotopes and Nucleus. Quantum
Theory. Atomic Structure. Quantum Mechanics. Laser.
Optical Fibre. Acoustics. Heat and Thermodynamics.
Appendix. Bibliography. Suggested Reading. Answers.
Index.
SINGH
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WAGH & DESHPANDE
Essentials of Physics, Vol. I

DILIP ABASAHEB DESHPANDE, Member of the Governing
Council and Emeritus Professor at the Central India
Research Institute, Nagpur.
Physics is our attempt to conceptually grasp all the
happenings around us. Then, realizing that concepts are
the free creations of the human mind helps us develop
proper understanding of a subject, especially during
formative stages.
Besides this, each chapter contains a Summary that

reviews the important concepts and equations. Questions
asked in various examinationsCBSE, Medical and
Engineeringhave been carefully embedded into various
chapters as their parts.
Contents: Preface. Syllabus. Physical Constants.
Electric Charges and Fields. Electric Potential and
Capacitance. Current Electricity. Moving Charges
and the Magnetic Field. Magnetism in Matter.
Electromagnetic
Induction.
Alternating
Current.
Electromagnetic Waves. Geometrical Optics. Wave
Optics. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations. Atomic
Nucleus. Electronic Devices. Principles of Communication.
Index.
This introductory book on Physics presents careful

analysis of the developments of basic concepts for the
beginners. It is written in a way that stimulates students
and creates a sustained interest in Physics so that
studying the subject is enjoyable and satisfying. The
physical concepts are explained clearly enough for
anyone to understand. In this text, the exercises are
provided in three different categories, namely, as
questions, as problems, and as multiple choice questions.
The first category of exercises contains thought provoking
and descriptive questions. The second category of
exercises involves numerical computations. The third
category of exercises, of multiple choice questions,
provides a reader with a flavour of the currently popular
mode of examination.
Intended for the introductory-level college physics
courses, the book will also be an invaluable resource for
the students preparing for various competitive
examinations.
KEY FEATURES
Readers can modify the given situation to design
questions and problems.
Solved examples provide quantitative as well as
qualitative features of physical situations encountered
in the real life.
Students will be able to visualize the applicability of
the laws of physics.
Contents: Preface. Physical Quantities, Units and
Dimensions. Errors in Measurements and Significant
Figures. Vectors and Kinematical Equations. Newtons
Laws of Motion. Work, Energy and Power. Law of
Conservation of Linear Momentum. Circular Motion and
Newtons Law of Gravitation. Rotational Motion.
Mechanics of Fluids. Radioactivity. Cathode Rays and
X-Rays. States of Matter. Elasticity. Expansion of Solids,
Liquids, and Gases. Kinetic Theory of Gases. Mechanical
Equivalent of Heat. Transfer of Heat Energy. Change of
State of Matter and Latent Heat. Thermodynamics.
Waves and Oscillations. Statistics and Physics.
Appendices. Index.


Basic Physics
KONGBAM CHANDRAMANI SINGH, Reader, Department
of Physics, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.
As per the CBSE course structure, this well written
textbook is meant for Class XII of Senior Secondary
Schools (under the 10 + 2 pattern of education). It will
also fulfil the requirement of various exami-nations faced
by the students at 10 + 2 level.
The primary objective of this book is to help students
develop a clear and logical understanding of the concepts
of physics. The pedagogy followed in the book would
help the students to have a firm grip on the
fundamentals of physics. The subject matter has been
presented in simple language with a wide coverage from
introductory to advanced level.
KEY FEATURES: The book contains
450 solved numerical problems
300 unsolved numerical problems for practice
550 very short questions with answers
750 multiple choice questions with answers
Questions from last seven years CBSE examination
papers.
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WAGH & DESHPANDE
Essentials of Physics, Vol. II

DILIP ABASAHEB DESHPANDE, Member of the Governing
Council and Emeritus Professor at the Central India
Research Institute, Nagpur.
Essentials of Physics is a comprehensive study of the
fundamental concepts that form the basis of Physics.
A sequel to Volume one, this book provides a detailed
coverage of all the basic concepts of Physics like optics,
electromagnetism, electric circuits, and atomic spectra.
The topics are dealt with logically, emphasizing the role
of mathematics and statistics into them. Each chapter is
dealt with a separate phenomenon, that is further
supported by mathematical equations and their
derivations and solved examples. The figures and tables
are added to give an analytical insight to the concepts
explained.
The book is designed specifically for the introductorylevel college physics courses. Besides, it will be equally
suitable for the students preparing for various
KEY FEATURES
Contains Numerical Problems and Multiple Choice
Questions to check students comprehension on the
subject
Includes Appendices on data, symbols, and important
results used in Physics and Mathematics
Contents: Preface. Geometrical Optics or Ray Optics.
Dispersion of Light and Aberration. Wave Theory and
Interference. Diffraction of Light. Polarization of Light.
Optical Instruments. Speed of Light. Sound. Static
Electricity I. Static Electricity II. Electric Current, Resistivity
and Conductivity. EMF and Current. Magnetism I.
Magnetism II. Inductance, and Alternating Electrical
Quantities. Thermoelectricity and Chemical Effects of
Electric Current. Electromagnetic Waves. Atomic Spectra
and the Structure of Atom. What Kind of Physical Body is
Light? AppendixA: Some Advance Topics. B: Multiple
Choice Questions. C: Questions asked in the Competitive
Examinations. D: Supplementary Material. Bibliography.
ISBN-978-81-203-4643-7 / ` 495.00
Mathematical Physics
HARPER
Introduction to Mathematical Physics

CHARLIE HARPER, California State University, Hayward.
The book provides the reader with most of the
mathematical prerequisites required for the study of
classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism,
statistical thermodynamics, and special and general
relativity, as well as other vital areas of physics,

chemistry, applied mathematics, and engineering. The
reader is assumed to have a working knowledge of
differential and integral calculus. Solved mathematical
and physical illustrative examples are incorporated for
clarification of the material presented.
The problems at the end of each chapter, graded by level
of difficulty, further clarify the text of the chapters and
are occasionally used to convey new material.
Contents: Preface. Vector Analysis. Operator and Matrix
Analysis. Functions of a Complex Variable. Calculus of
Residues. Differential Equations. Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics. Fourier Series. Fourier Transforms.
Tensor Analysis. General Bibliography. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0262-4 / ` 195.00
Mechanics
SONI
Mechanics and Relativity, 2nd ed.

VIDWAN SINGH SONI, former Principal, Government
Mohindra College, Patiala.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the
fundamental principles and concepts of Classical,
Newtonian, and Relativistic Mechanics. It seeks to explain
the basic concepts of these areas of physics in a concise
manner. The book is primarily meant to serve the
requirements of the first year undergraduate (B.Sc.)
students of physics.
The initial chapters of the book cover topics such as
vector calculus, coordinate systems, conservation laws
and frames of reference. The discussion then moves on
to inverse square law of forces, particle collisions, and
dynamics of rigid bodies. Universal frame of reference
and Special Theory of Relativity are the major topics
covered in the later chapters. Along with the original
concept, the modified concept of MichelsonMorley
experiment has been presented with its mathematical
treatment.
The book contains numerous illustrations and many
solved examples that help the student in understanding
the relevant concepts clearly. A large number of chapterend questions of descriptive, short-answer, and numerical
varieties help to test the students grasp of the topics
covered.
In this edition, the treatment of several concepts covered
in the earlier edition has been expanded, and new
exercises and several multiple choice questions have
been added.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Vectors
and Vector Calculus. Co-ordinate Systems. Relationships
of Conservation Laws and Symmetries of Space and Time.
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Frames of Reference. Inverse Square Law of Forces.
Collisions of Particles. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies. Universal
Frame of Reference and MichelsonMorley Experiment.
Special Theory of Relativity. Multiple Choice Questions.
Index.
Modern Physics
ARULDHAS & RAJAGOPAL
Modern Physics

P. RAJAGOPAL, Lecturer, Department of Physics, CMS
College, Kottayam.
This book, in its simple and straightforward treatment of
the subject, discusses the essentials of Modern Physics. It
is designed as a text for the course on Modern Physics
for undergraduate students in Physics and other
disciplines in science. The text begins with introductory
topics such as Atom Models, Wave Mechanical Concepts,
Quantum Mechanic and moves on to rather advanced
and contemporary topics such as LASERS, Fiber Optics,
Holography, and Nuclear and Particle Physics.
Concepts are supplemented by many worked-out
examples, review questions, and problems. Simple
mathematical techniques have been used to elucidate the
underlying principles to make the book explanatory,
exhaustive, and user-friendly.
Contents: Preface. Special Theory of Relativity. Particle
Nature of Radiation. Atom Models. Wave Mechanical
Concepts. General Principles of Quantum Mechanics.
Quantum Mechanics of Simple Systems. Atomic Physics.
Statistical Physics. Molecular Spectra. Crystal Structure
and Binding. Lattice Dynamics. Band Theory of Solids.
Magnetic Properties of Solids. Super Conductivity. Lasers.
Fiber Optics and Holography. Nuclear Properties.
Radioactive Decay. Nuclear Reactions. Nuclear Radiation
Detectors and Particle Accelerators. Elementary Particles.
AppendixesA: Abbreviation for Units and Physical
Constants. B: Some Useful Integrals. C: Molecular
Orbitals. D: Cosmic Rays. E: Feynman Diagrams.
Bibliography. Answers to Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2597-5 / ` 295.00
TAYLOR, ZAFIRATOS & DUBSON
Modern Physics for Scientists and

Engineers, 2nd ed.
JOHN R. TAYLOR, CHRIS D. ZAFIRATOS and MICHAEL A.
DUBSON, all of the Physics Department, University of
Colorado, Boulder.
Modern Physics which essentially grew out of two
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revolutions that transformed physics within the first

half of the 20th centuryRelativity and Quantum
Mechanicsis presented comprehensively in this
introductory book on the subject. Exceptionally readable,
the text has flexibility of choice for teaching as well as
learning, both in breadth and depth of coverage.
Of the four parts in the book, the theories related to
relativity and quantum mechanics are introduced with
interesting examples in parts I and II respectively. In parts
III and IV (which have mostly mutually independent
chapters) applications of the theories are discussed, (i)
for systems larger than single atom, (molecules, solids
and some of those treated by statistical mechanics) and
(ii) for subatomic systems namely, atomic nuclei and sub
nuclear particles.
Contents: Preface. To the Student. Part 1: RELATIVITY
The Space and Time of Relativity. Relativistic Mechanics.
Part 2: QUANTUM MECHANICSAtoms. Quantization of
Light. Quantization of Atomic Energy Levels. Matter
Waves. The Schrdinger Equation in One Dimension. The
Three-Dimensional Schrdinger Equation. Electron Spin.
Multielectron Atoms; the Pauli Principle and Periodic
Table. Atomic Transitions and Radiation. Part 3: SYSTEMS
WITH TWO OR MORE ATOMSMolecules. Solids
Theory. SolidsApplications. Statistical Mechanics.
Part 4: SUBATOMIC PHYSICSThe Structure of Atomic
Nuclei. Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions. Elementary
Particles. AppendicesA. Physical Constants. B. Useful
Mathe-matical Relations. C. Alphabetical Lists of the
Elements. D. Atomic and Nuclear Data. Suggestions for
Further Reading. Picture Credits and References. Answers
to Odd-Numbered Problems. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2822-8 / ` 395.00
Molecular Spectroscopy
ARULDHAS
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy,

2nd ed.
Designed to serve as a textbook for postgraduate
students of physics and chemistry, this second edition
improves the clarity of treatment, extends the range of
topics, and includes more worked examples with a view
to providing all the material needed for a course in
molecular spectroscopyfrom first principles to the very
useful spectral data that comprise figures, charts and
tables.
To improve the conceptual appreciation and to
help students develop more positive and realistic
impressions of spectroscopy, there are two new
chaptersone on the spectra of atoms and the other on
laser spectroscopy. The chapter on the spectra of atoms
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is a detailed account of the basic principles involved

in molecular spectroscopy. The chapter on laser
spectroscopy covers some new experimental techniques
for the investigation of the structure of atoms and
molecules. Additional sections on interstellar molecules,
inversion vibration of ammonia molecule, fibre-coupled
Raman spectrometer, Raman microscope, supersonic
beams and jet-cooling have also been included.
Besides worked-out examples, an abundance of review
questions, and end-of-chapter problems with answers are
included to aid students in testing their knowledge of the
material contained in each chapter.
Solutions manual containing the complete worked-out
solutions to chapter-end problems is available for
instructors.
Introduction. Elements of Quantum Mechanics. Spectra
of Atoms. Quantum Theory of Valence. Molecular
Symmetry. Rotation of Molecules. Infrared Spectroscopy.
Raman Scattering. Electronic Spectra of Diatomic
Molecules. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Electron Spin
Resonance. Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance. Mssbauer
Spectroscopy. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering. Laser
Spectroscopy.
Answers
to
Selected
Problems.
ISBN-978-81-203-3215-7 / ` 325.00
THAKUR & RAI
Atom, Laser and Spectroscopy

S.N. THAKUR, Honorary Professor, Department of Physics,
Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
D.K. RAI, Honorary Professor, Department of Physics,
BHU.
Experimental spectroscopic techniques, especially those
involving lasers, have wide-ranging applications in the
fields of physics, medicine, electronics, and chemistry.
This compact and student-friendly book deals with both
the conventional and modern experimental techniques
related to atoms, spectroscopy and lasers. It discusses
the recent innovations, types and operating principles of
lasers and laser systems.
The text uses semi-quantum mechanics to present the
vector model of atom to explain topics such as splitting
of spectral lines and the static electric and magnetic
fields. It provides a good understanding of many
commonly used lasers as well as the most recent
developments on Bose condensate and atom lasers. The
text also focuses on such areas as selection rules, laserinduced atomic and two-photon absorption spectroscopy,
spontaneous and stimulated emissions, saturation
spectroscopy, and many topics.
KEY FEATURES
Coverage is quite extensive to cater to students of
most Indian universitieswith detailed discussions on
atoms, spectroscopy and lasers.
Gives special emphasis on modern aspects of

spectroscopy such as laser cooling of atoms.
Contains more than 140 diagrams to illustrate the
concepts better.
Primarily intended as a text for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Physics in various Indian
universities, this uptodate book would be immensely
useful also for both undergraduate and postgraduate
students in Chemistry, Astrophysics, Metallurgy and
Material Science, and Geology and Mining. In addition,
the book could be used as a ready reference by analytical
chemists, researchers and forensic scientists.
Contents: Preface. Quantization of Electromagnetic
Radiation. Line Spectra of Atoms and the Old Quantum
Theory. Quantum Mechanics and Central Field
Approximation. Radiation from Atoms and Selection
Rules. Periodic Classification of Atoms and the Pauli
Exclusion Principle. Spectra of Alkali Atoms. Spectra of
Atoms with Two Valence Electrons and the Vector Model
of Atom. Effect of Static Fields on Spectral Lines. The
Effect of Nucleus in Atomic Spectra. Spectral Line
Broadening and High Resolution Spectroscopy. Physics of
Lasers and Laser Systems. Modern Trends in Atomic
Spectroscopy. Laser Cooling of Atoms and Atom Laser.
Appendices1. Perturbation Theory. 2. Spin-Orbit
Interaction. 3. Angular Momentum. 4. Fine Structure and
Lamb Shift in Hydrogen. 5. Racahs Notations and Green
HeNe Laser. 6. Physical Constants. Suggested Further
Reading. Index.
Nanoscience/Nanotechnology
CHATTOPADHYAY & BANERJEE
Introduction to Nanoscience and

Nanotechnology
K.K. CHATTOPADHYAY, Reader, Department of Physics,
A.N. BANERJEE, Research Faculty, Department of
Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at
Boulder, USA.
This compact introductory textbook in the emerging
discipline of nanoscience and nanotechnology, presents
the fundamental principles and techniques to students
of science and engineering. The book presents the
information in a pedagogically sound manner, and is
especially designed for students of M.Sc. (Physics) and
M.Tech. courses in nanotechnology.
With the increasing applications of nonoscience and
nanotechnology in the areas of biotechnology,
electronics, integrated circuits, chemistry, physics,
materials science, etc. the study of nanostructured
materials is also becoming a core part of undergraduate
and postgraduate courses of many science and
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engineering disciplines. The book emphasizes the
underlying concepts of nanomaterials with neatly drawn
diagrams and illustrations. Modern applications are
included to highlight the relevance and importance of
nanoscience and nanotechnology in everyday life. The
book should therefore be of interest to students of
several disciplines of science and engineering as well as
research scholars.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Crystal Bonding,
Structure, Growth and Symmetries. Band Structure and
Density of States at Nanoscale. Electrical Transport in
Nanostructure. Introductory Quantum Mechanics for
Nanoscience. Growth Techniques of Nanomaterials.
Characterization Tools of Nano-materials. Some Special
Topics in Nanotechnology. Index.
LAKHTAKIA (Ed.)
Handbook of Nanotechnology, The:

Nanometer Structures: Theory, Modeling,
and Simulation
AKHLESH LAKHTAKIA, Editor.
This book which is a joint effort of the International
Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) and the American
Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), addresses
those topics in nanotechnology that have acquired
a reasonable degree of theoretical maturity, though
according to the author-editor, nanotechnology is still in
embryonic stage.
Mathematical modeling and simulation are two valuable
techniques which have myriads of uses in almost all
branches of sciences and engineering. They are particularly indispensable in understanding nanotechnology.
This text focuses on modeling and simulation at the
nanoscale presenting significant theory based on sound
physical laws.
The leading researchers worldwide have contributed
eight substantive chapters to this volume covering
nanostructured thin films, photonic bandgap structures,
quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, atomistic techniques,
nanomechanics, nanofluidics, and quantum information
processing.
While the intent is to serve as a reference source for
expert researchers, there is sufficient content for
beginner researchers and students as well. The level of
presentation in each chapter assumes a fundamental
background at the level of an engineering or a science
graduate.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Editorial. Sculptured Thin
Films. Photonic Band Gap Structures. Quantum Dots:
Phenomenology, Photonic and Electronic Properties,
Modeling and Technology. Nanoelectromagnetics of LowDimensional Structures. Atomistic Simulation Methods.
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Nanomechanics. Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics. Introduction

to Quantum Information Theory. Index.
17.8 23.5 cm / ISBN-978-81-203-3094-8 / ` 525.00
RAI-CHOUDHURY (Ed.)
MEMS and MOEMS Technology and

Applications
P. RAI-CHOUDHURY, Editor.
This book, written by experts in the field, combines
useful details in design and process, and can be utilized
as a reference book or a textbook on the subject. It
covers all aspects of MEMS and MOEMS technologies:
MEMS/MOEMS technology capabilities and trends
Operation and design of MEMS/MOEMS devices
Optical Microsystem Modeling and Simulation
The Digital Micromrirror Devicea Micro-optical
Electro-mechanical Device for Display Applications
Optical Waveguides and Silicon-Based Micro-machined
Architectures
Silicon Micromachines in Optical Communications
Networks: Tiny Machines for Large Systems
Assembly and Test for MEMS and optical MEMS
MEMS, Microsystems and Micromachines: Commercializing an Emergent Disruptive Technology
Contents:
Preface.
MEMS/MOEMS
Technology
Capabilities and TrendsPatrick J. French. Operation and
Design of MEMS/MOEMS DevicesDoughlas Sparks,
Thomas Bifano and Dhiraj Malkani. Optical Microsystem
Modeling and SimulationJan G. Korvink, Arokia Nathan
and Henry Baltes. The Digital Micromirror DevicesA
Micro-Optical Electro-mechanical Device for Display
ApplicationMichael A. Mignardi, Richard O. Gale, David
J. Dawson and Jack C. Smith. Optical Waveguides and
Silicon-Based Micromachined ArchitecturesChristopher
Gorecki. Silicon Micromachines in Optical Communications Networks: Tiny Machines for Large Systems.
Assembly and Test for MEMS and Optical MEMS
Christopher Bang, Victor Bright, Michael A. Mignardi,
Thomas Kocian and David J. Monk. MEMS, Microsystems,
Micromachines: Commercializing an Emergent Disruptive
TechnologySteven Walsh, Jonathan Linton, Roger
Grace, Sid Marshall and Jim Knutti.
ISBN-978-81-203-3752-7 / ` 550.00
Nuclear Physics
WONG
Introductory Nuclear Physics

SAMUEL S.M. WONG, University of Toronto.
This book examines the results of atomic nucleus studies
conducted during the past three-quarters of a century. It
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explores the major changes in nuclear physics which have

taken place in the past few years. It is one of the first to
reflect new trends in the study of the atomic nucleus.
Presents an up-to-date view of nuclear physics in a
compact form. Uses the study of nuclei as a laboratory
for discovering and understanding new principles of
physics.
The text places the study of nuclei in its proper relation
with the subject of subatomic particles. Relationships
with the underlying quark substructure of nucleons and
the fundamental interactions between the elementary
building blocks of nuclei are emphasized. Discussions on
the conventional aspects of nuclear physics in terms of
nucleons are correlated with the subnucleonic degrees of
freedom.
Contents: Introduction. Nucleon Structure. Nuclear Force
and Two-Nucleon Systems. Bulk Properties of Nuclei.
Nuclear Excitation and Decay. Models of Nuclear
Structure. Nuclear Reactions.
ISBN-978-81-203-0990-6 / ` 195.00
Optics
GARG, et al.
Wave Optics
SURESH GARG, Professor of Physics at the School of
Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi.
SANJAY GUPTA, Senior Lecturer in Physics at the School of
Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi.
C.K. GHOSH, Director, National Centre for Innovations in
Distance Education, IGNOU, New Delhi.
This textbook offers a complete and rigorous
presentation of the fundamentals and applications of
wave optics. The material of the book covers topics on
wave nature of light-reflection, refraction, polarisation,
diffraction, dispersion and scattering of electromagnetic
waves.
Interference phenomenon is discussed both by division of
wavefront and by division of amplitude. Diffraction is
classified as Fresnel diffraction and Fraunhofer diffraction.
The discussion on Fraunhofer diffraction has been used to
explain the theory and resolving power of optical
instruments. The role of phenomena of dispersion and
scattering of light has been lucidly explained in the field
of communication of information, its quality and content.
The last three chapters are devoted to the study of the
recently developed modern topicslasers, holography,
and fibre opticsall of which have opened up immense
opportunities for new applications in almost all branches
of science and engineering.
Though the book is intended for the undergraduate
students of physicsboth honours and general courses
it will also be useful to candidates aspiring to sit the
KEY FEATURES
Presents interactive text interspersed with in-text
questions to enable students to shift focus on active
learning.
Uses access devices such as expected learning
outcomes and practice exercises for directed teachinglearning.
Includes numerous worked-out examples to illustrate
the concepts and provides review questions to test the
students' understanding of the subject.
Gives chapter-end summary for quick revision of the
important results.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Nature of LightNature of
Light. Polarisation of Light. Part II: Wave Phenomenainterference and DiffractionTwo Beam Interference
by Division of Wavefront. Interference by Division of
Amplitude. Fresnel Diffraction. Fraunhofer Diffraction.
Dispersion and Scattering of Light. Part III: Modern
OpticsLasers and Their Applications. Holography. Fibre
Optics. Index.
SHAMIR
Optical Systems and Processes

JOSEPH SHAMIR, TechnionIsrael Institute of Technology.
This comprehensive text provides a broad understanding
of the fundamental physical processes related to optics
and optical systems. Suitable for students of electrical
engineering for a course in electro-optical systems, the
text provides insights into the engineering applications of
the processes.
The initial chapters examine electromagnetic wave theory
and linear systems theory with a focus on Fourier
analysis. The students are then introduced to operator
algebra approach in which first-order diffraction theory of
optical systems is derived from linear systems theory.
Subsequent chapters address coherence theory, interference and interferometers, holography, polarization and
applications for signal processing.
The text is practical in approach and uses sophisticated
mathematical tools to simplify optical system analysis and
synthesis.
Problems and solutions provided at the end of the book
help students learn and apply the principles discussed in
the text. Besides, the comprehensive Bibliography would
enable them to delve deeper into the subject.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Review of electromagnetic wave propagation. Linear systems theory.
Wave-front transformations. Basic optical systems. Nonideal optical systems. Statistical aspects of light.
Interference and interferometers. Polarization. Spatial
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light modulation. Holography. Advanced operator algebra.
Optical information processing. A. Summary of operator
relations. B. Bibliography. C. Problems and solutions.
D. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2333-9 / ` 395.00
SHOTWELL
Introduction to Fiber Optics, An

R. ALLEN SHOTWELL, Ivy Tech State College.
This introduction to optical fiber concepts, applications,
and techniques presented with a minimum of
mathematics, is useful both for the technician and the
technologist. Basic theory in optics, an explanation of
waveguide propagation, and information about fiber
types and designs allow students new to the field to form
a good working knowledge of how optical fiber is used in
communications.
KEY FEATURES
Covers all major areas of fiber optics.
Uses an algebra-based approach and leaves out much
of the high-level mathematics. Nonetheless, presents a
sufficient amount of theory and mathematics to
explain the topics and prepare students for further
exploration.
Provides an abundance of practical examples.
Contains a chapter on measurements and testing
equipment.
Offers flexibility in coverage, allowing some sections to
be omitted by advanced students.
Contents: An Introduction to Optical Fiber. The Physics
of Light. Light Propagation. Types of Optical Fiber
and Their Properties. Light Sources for Optical Fibers.
Optical Detectors. Splices, Connectors, Cables and
Other Components. Fundamentals of Communications.
Communications Applications for Optical Fiber. Optical
Fiber Measurement and Testing. Appendices. Glossary.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1477-1 / ` 150.00
SINGH
Fundamentals of Optics
DEVRAJ SINGH, Lecturer in the Department of Applied
Physics at Amity School of Engineering and Technology,
New Delhi.
physics, this book provides a sound understanding of
the fundamental concepts of optics.
The book covers a wide range of interesting topics such
as Fermats principle, geometrical and fibre optics,
dispersion, interference, diffraction and polarization of
light waves, optical instruments, lens aberrations and
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holography. It also discusses principles, types and

components of lasers, electromagnetic waves, photoconductivity and photovoltaics. The topics are dealt with
in a well-organized sequence with proper explanations
along with simple mathematical formulations.
KEY FEATURES
Explains the concepts through extensive use of line
drawings.
Gives derivations of essential relations in full.
Provides several solved illustrative examples to help
students comprehend the concepts with ease.
Includes multiple choice questions and theoretical
questions to help students check their understanding
of the subject matter.
Contains numerical problems with answers to build
problem-solving skills.
Contents: Preface. Fermats Principle. Geometrical Optics.
Dispersion of Light. Lens Aberrations. Optical Instruments.
Interference of Light Waves. Diffraction of Light Waves.
Polarization of Light Waves. Lasers. Fibre Optics.
Holography. Electromagnetic Waves. Photo-conductivity
and Photovoltaics. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
Oscillations and Waves

GARG, GHOSH & GUPTA
Oscillations and Waves
SURESH GARG, Professor of Physics at School of Sciences,

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
New Delhi. Currently he is Commonwealth Expert and
Founder Director of the recently created Centre for
Learning and Teaching, National University of Lesotho,
Roma, Southern Africa.
C.K. GHOSH, Head, Student Services Centre, IGNOU,
New Delhi. He is also the Nodal Officer of the Integrated
M.ScPh.D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics under
IGNOUIndian Institute of Astrophysics Collaboration and
the Chairman, Content Advisory Group of Physics,
SAKSHAT Education portal of Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD), Government of India.
SANJAY GUPTA, Senior Lecturer in Physics at School
of Sciences, IGNOU.
Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of
physics, this book presents a systematic exposition
of the fundamentals of physics of oscillations and waves.
The treatment of the subject is rigorous, interactive and
student-friendly. The involved mathematical steps have
been worked out and alternative approaches have been
discussed, wherever possible, to equip students with
extra skills.
Organized in two partsPart I (Oscillations) and Part II
(Waves)the book is structured in such a way that the
students participate actively as they proceed and get
ample opportunities to develop problem solving skills.
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More than one hundred problemsnumerical and reason

based questionswith graded difficulty levels have been
included as Practice Exercises and Review Exercises in
each chapter. Moreover, Solved Examples have been
interspersed in the text to facilitate clear understanding
of the concepts involved in each section.
Contents: Preface. Part I: OSCILLATIONSMathematical
Preliminaries. Simple Harmonic Motion. Superposition of
Harmonic Oscillations. Damped Oscillations. Forced
Oscillations. Coupled Oscillations. Part II: WAVESWave
Motion. Reflection and Refraction of Waves. Vibrations of
Strings. Vibrations of Bars. Vibrations of Air Columns.
Large Amplitude Oscillations. Index.
Particle Physics
KHANNA
Introduction to Particle Physics

M.P. KHANNA, Professor, Department of Physics, Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
This comprehensive and well-organized book focusses on
the phenomenological aspects of particle physics. It
strikes a fine balance between those texts that require
sophisticated mathematical physics and those that are
too elementary. For, unlike in many books on the subject,
which give prominence to gauge theories, the attempt
here is to lay stress on phenomenology an aspect that
needs exposure among students of high energy physics.
In this text, the author, with his wealth of experience and
expertise, gives a masterly analysis of such topics as
symmetries, quark model, current concepts of gauge
theories, the standard model, and flavour physics. He
also highlights the role that currents have played in
electromagnetic and weak interactions, and of
nonleptonic weak decays in weak interactions. Finally, the
text provides an adequate coverage of heavy quark
physics, which is so timely for prospective high energy
physicists, and deals with the recent developments.
Designed as a one-semester/one-year course on Particle
Physics at the postgraduate level and as a first reading
for research students, the book should prove both useful
and stimulating.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Relativistic Quantum
Mechanics. Symmetries. Unitary Symmetry. Quark Model
of Hadrons SU(6). Hadron Currents. Nonleptonic Weak
Interaction. Gauge Invariance. The Standard Model.
Charm and Heavier Flavours. Recent Developments.
AppendicesA: Elements of Group Theory. B: Irreducible
Spherical Tensors. C: Noethers Theorem. D: Relativistic
Kinematics. E: Decay Rates and Cross-Sections. F: GellMann Matrices. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1268-5 / ` 250.00
MITTAL, et al.
Introduction to Nuclear and Particle

Physics, 2nd ed.
V.K. MITTAL, Professor of Physics at Punjabi University,
Patiala.
R.C. VERMA, Professor of Physics at Punjabi University,
Patiala.
S.C. GUPTA, has been Professor and Head, Department of
Physics, Punjabi University, Patiala.
This well-received book, now in its second edition,
continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to
this increasingly important area of nuclear and particle
physics. It combines coverage of basic concepts,
principles and applications, along with the latest
developments.
Beginning with the historical developments of the
subject, properties and constituents of the nucleus,
quantitative facts about nucleus, etc., the book moves on
to give insights into nuclear models, phenomenon of
radioactivity and its applications in various fields, nuclear
reactions including reactions in sun and stars,
photoelectric and Compton effects, pair production,
particle accelerators and types of radiation detectors. The
text also presents an extensive discussion on elementary
particles and their fundamental reactions, fundamental
forces, conservation laws and the quark model. This
revised edition offers a large number of additional
solved and unsolved problems along with an appendix
on Myths and Realities which will further strengthen
the text.
This book is designed for students of B.Sc. (Physics),
though it can also serve as introductory review material
for M.Sc. (Physics) students.
KEY FEATURES
Contains actual experimental data.
Includes a large number of solved problems to help
students comprehend the learned concepts with ease.
Provides answers to unsolved problems.
Gives review questions to test students comprehension of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. The
Nucleus. Nuclear Models. Radioactivity. Nuclear
Reactions. Interaction of Radiations with Matter. Particle
Accelerators. Radiation Detectors. Particle Physics.
Cosmic Rays. AppendicesA: Useful Constants. B: The
Periodic Table. C: Table of Elements. D: Myths and
Realities. Index.
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Photonics
SASI KUMAR
Photonics: An Introduction
P.R. SASI KUMAR, Department of Physics, Maharajas
College, Ernakulam (Cochin), Kerala.
Photonics is a multidisciplinary subject that combines
electronics and optical technologies. Primarily intended
for the undergraduate students of Physics, this book
explains the fundamental aspects of Photonics, in detail.
Starting from the basics, the book elaborately discusses
the advanced topics, specifically highlighting the research
studies done in the field. The concepts are theoretically
explained and mathematically treated to help the
students in understanding the concepts skillfully. The
book explains the phenomena like the particle properties
of light, the potential of creating signal processing device
technologies using photons, the practical application of
optics, and an analogy to electronics.
The topics on radiometry, optical processes in
semiconductors, light emitting diodes, photodetectors,
and solar cells; fibre optics; modulation; holography;
lasers; non-linear optics; integrated optics; and display
devices are also dealt with, in detail. The topics are
well-supported with the neatly labelled figures and
illustrations. The solved examples, included in every
chapter, give an analytical insight to the subject.
Contents: Preface. Radiometry. Elements of Optical
Phenomena in Semiconductors. Light Emitting Diode.
Semiconductor Lasers. Photodetectors. Solar Cells. Fibre
Optics. Modulation of Light. Non Linear Optical Processes.
Integrated Optics. Holography. Display Devices. Laser.
Advances in Photonics. References. Index.
Plasma Physics
UBEROI
Introduction to Unmagnetized Plasmas

CHANCHAL UBEROI, formerly Professor, Department
of Applied Mathematics, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore.
This compact and well-organized text provides an
introduction to plasma physics and shows the interaction
of plasmas without any external magnetic fields. It deals
with the concepts, processes, and characteristic features
associated with plasmas.
The interaction of magnetic fields on plasma is purposely
excluded in this introductory text to help students grasp
the basics first, which makes the understanding of the
effects of the magnetic fields easier in the subsequent
courses.
The book begins with a review of the concepts of kinetic
theory of gases, collision phenomena in ionized gases and
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motion of charged particles. It goes on to give a

discussion on the characteristic properties of plasmas and
conditions to be satisfied for an ionized gas to show
plasma behaviour. In addition, the text covers such topics
as transport processes, plasma oscillations, and plasma as
a dielectric medium, as a charged fluid, and as a manybody system. Finally, it provides a systematic analysis of
important instabilities for an unmagnetized plasma, as
well as a discussion on the radiation processes.
The organization is systematic and the style lucid, with
more physical insight and only relevant mathematics. The
text is well illustrated, and the References and Bibliography at the end of the book should stimulate those
students who have a desire to study the subject deeper.
It is a one-semester text and is designed for the undergraduate, postgraduate and research students of science
and engineering who wish to choose plasma physics,
astrophysics or space physics as their special areas
of study.
CONTENTS:
Preface.
Introduction.
Characteristic
Properties of Plasmas. Transport Processes in Plasmas.
Plasma Oscillations. Dielectric Response of Plasmas.
Medium-Like Behaviour: Waves in Plasmas. Kinetic
Description of Plasmas. Two-Stream Instability.
Parametric Excitation. Radiation Processes. References.
ISBN-978-81-203-0572-4 / ` 250.00
Practical Physics
SASI KUMAR
Practical Physics
P.R. SASI KUMAR, Department of Physics, Maharajas
College, Ernakulam (Cochin), Kerala.
In Science, experiments are as important as theory and,
in subjects like Physics and Chemistry, experiments form
a significant part.
This compact book on Practical Physics gives all the
experiments required by undergraduate students of
Physics. They are chosen as per the latest university
syllabi. Divided into six chapters, the book contains a
large number of experiments from general Physics,
properties of matter, mechanics, heat, sound, optics,
magnetism and electricity.
The experiments are discussed in relation to the
principles involved, the apparatus used, procedures
required as well as observation and result. Tables and
graphs are given wherever necessary. Undergraduate
students of Physics should find this book extremely useful
as an adjunct text for their study.
Contents:
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
General
Experiments. Mechanics and Properties of Matter. Heat
and Sound. Light. Electricity and Magnetism. Electronics.
ISBN-978-81-203-4434-1 / ` 295.00
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Quantum Physics
AGARWAL & HARI PRAKASH
Quantum Mechanics
B.K. AGARWAL, Formerly Professor and Head, Department

of Physics, and Dean, Faculty of Science, University of
Allahabad.
HARI PRAKASH, Professor of Physics, University of
Allahabad.
This well-organized and comprehensive text gives
an in-depth study of the fundamental principles
of Quantum Mechanics in one single volume. Appropriate
for the postgraduate courses, the book deals with both
relativistic and non-relativistic quantum mechanics.
The distinguishing features of the text are its logical and
systematic coverage of the fundamental principles and
the applications of the theory, besides presentation of
examples from the areas of atomic and molecular
physics, solid state physics and nuclear physics.
The mathematical treatment is rigorous and thorough
and the text is supplemented with numerous problems,
with hints provided for the difficult ones. These features
make the text handy for self-study as well as for teaching.
Contents: Preface. Quantum Theory. Postulates of
Quantum Mechanics. Principles of Quantum Mechanics.
One-dimensional Barriers. Bound States in One
Dimension. Motion in Three Dimensions: Angular
Momentum. Central Potential Problems. WKB
Approximation. Electron in the Electromagnetic Field.
Matrix Representations. Spin and Magnetic Moment.
Addition of Angular Momenta. Stationary Perturbation
Theory. A Realistic Picture of Hydrogen Atom. Helium
Atom. Many Electron Atom. Molecules. Time-Dependent
Perturbation. Spectra of Diatomic Molecules. Scattering:
Methods of Partial Waves. Scattering: Method of
Perturbation. Relativistic Single-Particle Theory: Zero Spin.
Relativistic Single-Particle Theory: Half Spin. Method of
Second Quantization (Non-Relativistic). Appendix. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-1007-0 / ` 295.00
ARULDHAS
Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed.

The Second Edition of this concise and compact text
offers students a thorough understanding of the basic
principles of quantum mechanics and their applications to
various physical and chemical problems.
This thoroughly class-texted material aims to bridge the
gap between the books which give highly theoretical
treatments and the ones which present only the
descriptive accounts of quantum mechanics. Every effort
has been made to make the book explanatory, exhaustive

and student friendly. The text focuses its attention on
problem-solving to accelerate the students grasp of the
basic concepts and their applications.
Whats new to this edition?
Includes new chapters on Field Quantization and
Chemical Bonding.
Provides new sections on Rayleigh Scattering and
Raman Scattering.
Offers additional worked examples and problems
illustrating the various concepts involved.
This textbook is designed as a textbook for postgraduate
and advanced undergraduate courses in physics and
chemistry.
Solutions Manual containing the solutions to chapter-end
exercises is available for instructors.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Origin
of the Quantum Theory. Wave Mechanical Concepts.
General Formalism of Quantum Mechanics. OneDimensional Energy Eigenvalue Problems. ThreeDimensional Energy Eigenvalue Problems. Heisenberg
Method. Symmetry and Conservation Laws. Angular
Momentum. Time-Independent Perturbation Theory. The
Variation Method. WKB Approximation. Time-Dependent
Perturbation Theory. Many Electron Atoms. Scattering.
Relativistic Wave Equations. Elements of Field Quantization. Chemical Bonding. Appendices. Bibliography.
ARULDHAS
Quantum Mechanics: 500 Problems with

Solutions
Department, and Dean, Faculty of Science, University of
Kerala.
Quantum mechanics is an important area of physics and
students of ten find it tough from the understanding
point of view. By providing 500 problems with their
solutions, Professor Aruldhas, with his expertise in and
long experience of teaching the subject, makes the
students comprehend the fundamental concepts of
Quantum Mechanics with ease.
This problem book provides a thorough understanding of
the subject and its applications to various physical and
chemical problems. The text includes typical problems
that illustrate the concepts. It is self-explanatory,
comprehensive, and user-friendly.
KEY FEATURES
Gives, in the beginning of each chapter, an outline of
the theory required for solving problems.
Includes problems from the simple plug-ins to
increasing order of difficulty to strengthen the
students understanding of the subject.
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Provides many mathematical steps to make the book

user-friendly.
Gives solutions of problems with different types of
potentials including the Dirac delta function potential.
JAIN
Both undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics

and chemistry as well as those preparing for the Joint
CSIR-UGC test for JRF and other competitive
examinations should find this book extremely practical
and valuable.
Contents: Preface. Quantum Theory. Wave Mechanical
Concepts. General Formalism of Quantum Mechanics.
One-Dimensional Systems. Three-Dimensional Energy
Eigenvalue Problems. Matrix Formulation and Symmetry.
Angular Momentum and Spin. Time-Independent
Perturbation. Variation and WKB Methods. TimeDependent Perturbation. Identical Particles. Scattering.
Relativistic Equations. Chemical Bonding. Appendix. Index.
MAHESH C. JAIN, Reader, Department of Physics, Hindu

College, University of Delhi.

BELLONI, et al.
Physlet Quantum Physics:

An Interactive Introduction
(with CD-ROM)
MARIO BELLONI, Associate Professor of Physics at
Davidson College.
WOLFGANG CHRISTIAN, Herman Brown Professor of
Physics at Davidson College.
ANNE J. COX, Associate Professor of Physics at Eckerd
College.
Physlet Quantum Physics contains a collection of over
200 ready-to-run interactive exercises. These mediafocused critical thinking and problem-solving exercises
are based on carefully designed computer simulations
generated in Java applets. Physlet Quantum Physics is
based on current educational, experimental, and
theoretical research, and gives students an interactive
visual representation of the often difficult-to-visualize
physical phenomena in quantum physics.
The book is useful for undergraduate courses on the
subject.
Contents: Preface. Java Tests and Browser Requirements. Introduction to Physlets. I: Special Relativity.
Space and Time in Special Relativity. Relativistic
Mechanics. II: The Need for a Quantum TheoryFrom
Blackbody to Bohr. Wave-Particle Duality. III: Quantum
TheoryClassical and Quantum-mechanical Probability.
The Schrdinger Equation. The Free Particle. Scattering in
One Dimension. The Infinite Square Well. Finite Sqaure
Wells and Other Piecewise-constant Wells. Harmonic
Oscillators and Other Spatially-varying Wells. Multidimensional Wells. IV: ApplicationsAtomic, Molecular,
and Nuclear Physics. Statistical Mechanics. Bibliography.
ISBN-978-81-203-4401-3 / ` 295.00
Quantum Mechanics: A Textbook for

Undergraduates
The book is written specifically as a textbook for the
undergraduates in physics. Students of engineering and
chemistry will also find this book very useful to get a
basic understanding of quantum mechanics.
It is an attempt to fill the gap between the available
Quantum Mechanics books which are written mainly for
the postgraduate students, and the ones on modern
physics, which give a rather incomplete treatment of
quantum mechanics leaving out many mathematical and
conceptual details.
The book is written in an easy-to-understand style so that
the student gets a good grasp of the fundamental
principles as well as of basic mathematical structures.
It starts with Plancks quantum hypothesis and takes the
student along gently through the new concepts and
ideas, at a pace at which they feel comfortable and can
enjoy this wonderful subject.
A large number of solved problems, exercises and review
questions are given at the end of each chapter, making
the book self-sufficient in preparing for the examination.
Contents: Preface. Historical Introduction. Particle Nature
of Radiation: The Origin of Quantum Theory. Atoms and
the Bohr Model. Wave Nature of Matter and the Need
for a Wave Function. Wave Packets and the Uncertainty
Principle. The Schrdinger Equation. Particle in a
Potential Well. Scattering of Particles by Barriers
and Wells. The Linear Harmonic Oscillator. The Formal
Structure of Quantum Mechanics. Orbital Angular
Momentum is Quantum Mechanics. Spherically
Symmetric Potentials and Hydrogenic Atoms. Atomic
Structure I: One-Electron Atoms. Atomic Structure II:
Many-Electron Atoms. AppendicesA: The Fourier
Transform. B: The Dirac Delta Function. Suggested
Further Reading. Index.
KRORI
Principles of Non-relativistic and

Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
K.D. KRORI, Director, Theoretical Physics Foundations,
Guwahati and Member, Physics Academy of the North
East, Guwahati.
Quantum mechanics emerged as one of the greatest
discoveries in science owing to pioneering work and
individual contributions of eminent scientists-Planck,
Einstein, Bohr, Compton, de Broglie, Schrodinger,
Heisenberg, and Dirac-over a span of three decades from
1900 to 1930. Later, path integral formalism and
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quantum electrodynamics came through the work of

Feynman. Still later, Weinberg and Salam developed the
electroweak theory. The entire spectrum of both nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and relativistic quantum
mechanics has been covered in this book in a simple style
to be truly beneficial to all levels of students.
The book is organized into three parts. The first part describes the development of quantum theory, starting from
Planck's law to de Broglie hypothesis. The Schrodinger
theory has been introduced with relevant logic. This part
also includes the treatments of angular momentum, path
integral formalism, two-electron systems and interaction
of radiation with matter. The second part deals with
relativistic quantum theory including Klein-Gordon and
Dirac equations, Weyl's neutrino theory, ending with
gauge theory applied to Salam-Weinberg electroweak
theory. The third part delves into the conceptual
foundations of quantum mechanics, and Einstein-Bohr
debate culminating in Bell's inequality theorem. The book
concludes with a discussion on three quantum interference effects in electromagnetic and gravitation fields
each of which has a deep physical importance.
Throughout, the book is suitably illustrated to clarify the
concepts and contains worked-out problems as well as
chapter-end exercises.
This book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics and chemistry.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Non-relativistic Quantum
TheoryGrowth of Quantum Mechanics. Schrdinger
Wave Theory. WKB Method. Operator Formalism. Angular
Momentum. Diracs Bra, Ket and Delta. Path Integral
Formalism. Scattering Theory. Two-electron Systems.
Interaction of Radiation with Matter. Part II: Relativistic
Quantum TheoryKlein-Gordon and Dirac Equations.
Quantum Electrodynamics. Salam-Weinberg Electroweak
Theory. Part III: Quantum EnigmaConceptual
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics and Bells Theorem.
Appendix: Quantum Interference Phenomena in
Electromagnetic and Gravitational Fields. BohmAharonov Effect. Aharonov-Casher Effect. OverhauserColella Effect. Index.
MAJUMDAR
Quantum Mechanics in Physics and

Chemistry with Applications to Biology
RABI MAJUMDAR, Emeritus Professor in the Department
of Natural Sciences, West Bengal University of
Technology, Kolkata.
This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the
principles and applications of quantum mechanics with
equal emphasis on concept building and problem solving.
The book follows an integrated approach to expose the
students to applications of quantum mechanics in both
physics and chemistry streams. A chapter is devoted to
biological applications as well, to evince the interest of
the students pursuing courses in Biotechnology and

Bioinformatics. Such unique organization of the book
makes it suitable for both Quantum Mechanics and
Quantum Chemistry courses, where the common areas
like molecular structure and spectroscopy are
emphasized.
The book can serve as an ideal textbook for the first-year
postgraduate students of both physics and chemistry as
well as for senior undergraduate students pursuing
honours courses in these disciplines.
The book helps students learn difficult concepts of
quantum mechanics with simpler mathematics and
intuitive language, but without sacrificing rigour. It has
informal classroom type approach suitable for selflearning.
KEY FEATURES
Gives worked-out examples and chapter-end problems
with hints and answers related to different areas of
modern science including biology.
Highlights important technological developments based
on Quantum Mechanics, such as electron microscope,
scanning tunnelling microscope, lasers, Raman
spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
Includes detailed mathematical derivations separately
in Appendices for a more rigorous concepts.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Table of
Constants. The Periodic Table. Early Days of Quantum
Theory and the Wave Nature of Electrons. The
Schrdinger Equation and Operators in Quantum
Mechanics. Particles in Potential Wells and Tunnelling
through Barriers. The Harmonic Oscillator: A Model for
Molecular Vibrations. The Rigid Rotator: A Model for
Molecular Rotations and the Angular Momentum. The
Hydrogen Atom: Energy Levels and Atomic Orbitals. The
Electron Spin and Related Phenomena. Chemical Bonding:
Molecular Orbitals and Energy Levels of Electrons in
Molecules. Perturbation Theories and Selection Rules for
Transitions. Elements of Molecular Spectroscopy and
Lasers. Hybrid Orbitals in Carbon Compounds and the
Planar Molecule Ethylene. The Huckel Molecular Orbital
Theory with Applications to Polyatomic Molecules. Selfconsistent Field Molecular Orbital Theories in Quantum
Chemistry. Symmetry Elements of Molecules and Group
Theory. Weak Bonds and the Molecules of Life.
Appendices. References. Answers to Problems with Hints.
Index.
MEGLICKI
Quantum Computing without Magic

Devices
ZDZISLAW MEGLICKI is Senior Technical Advisor to the
Office of Vice President for Information Technology at
Indiana University.
This text offers an introduction to quantum computing,
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with special emphasis on basic quantum physics,

experiments, and quantum devices. It explains the
requisite quantum physics in some depth, and then
explains the devices themselves.
to interpretation, and the author surveys its history from

Planck to Heisenberg before describing the recent
advances that led to a revision of the old interpretation.
The author particularly highlights three of them:
Quantum Computing without Magic covers the essential

probability calculus; the qubit, its physics, manipulation
and measurement, and how it can be implemented using
superconducting electronics; quaternions and density
operator formalism; unitary formalism and its application
to Berry phase manipulation; the biqubit, the mysteries
of entanglement, nonlocality, separability, biqubit
classification, and the Schroedingers Cat paradox; the
controlled-NOT gate, its applications and implementations; and classical analogs of a quantum devices and
quantum processes.
Quantum Computing without Magic can be used as
a complementary text for physics and electronic
engineering students studying quantum computing
and basic quantum mechanics, or as an introduction and
guide for electronic engineers, mathematicians, computer
scientists, or scholars in these fields who are interested in
quantum computing.
Quantum Computing without Magic gives a refreshing
and down-to-earth approach to quantum information as
well as quantum devices, which will have a fundamental
impact on the technology of the twenty-first century.
RAYMOND LAFLAMME
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Information
and Director Institute for Quantum Computing
University of Waterloo
Contents: Series Foreword. Preface. Bits and Registers.
The Qubit. Quaternions. The Unitary Formalism. The
Biqubit. The Controlled NOT Gate. Yes, It Can Be Done
with Cogwheels. A: Quaternions and Pauli Matrices.
B: Biqubit Probability Matrices. C: Tensor Products of
Pauli Matrices. References. Index.
The decoherence effect related to the modern

resolution of the famous Schrdingers cat problem.
An exact formulation of the correspondence between
quantum and particle physics implying a derivation of
classical determinism from quantum probabilism.
The constitution of a universal and sound language of
interpretation using the so-called consistent histories.
The book is addressed to students of physics both at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels who have
acquired some elementary knowledge of the quantum
theory. It will also be useful to physicists and
mathematicians who wish to refresh their memory and
see what the present state of interpretation is.
Contents: Preface. Part One: The Genesis Of Quantum
MechanicsThe Discovery of Plancks Constant. The Bohr
Atom. Matrix Mechanics. Wave Mechanics. Part Two:
A Short History of InterpretationThe Copenhagen
Interpretation. Interpretation after Copenhagen. The
Present State of Interpretation. Part Three: Reconstructing InterpretationPrinciples. Quantum Properties.
Classical Properties. Classical Dynamics. Histories. The
State of a System. Consistent Histories. Complementarity.
Recovering Common Sense. The Decoherence Effect.
Theory of Decoherence. Decoherence and Measurements.
Fundamental
Questions.
Measurements.
Experiments. Notes and Comments. References. Index.

ISBN-978-81-203-3995-8 / ` 425.00
R.K. SRIVASTAVA, formerly Professor of Ranchi University.

ISBN-81-203-1886-2 / ` 225.00
SRIVASTAVA
Quantum Mechanics
OMNS
Understanding Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics has wide applications in experimental physics and theoretical physics, and this book
aims at presenting the fundamentals of quantum
mechanics in a clear and concise manner.
ROLAND OMNS, Professor of Physics, University of

Paris XI.
The growth of quantum mechanics has been like a giant
jigsaw puzzle, to which numerous imaginative minds
have made diverse and individual contributions. Its
kaleidoscopic nature presents different and startling
facets depending on how one twists and turns the
formalism. The main difficulty of quantum mechanics is in
interpreting it. In this compact and readable book, being
much less technical and more explanatory, the author
endeavours to explain the interpretation of quantum
mechanics, simply and completely as far as possible.
The book presents a more streamlined version of
the Copenhagen interpretation, showing its logic
consistency and completeness. The theory of quantum
measurements represents another important contribution
Primarily intended as a textbook for the postgraduate

students of physics, it provides a discussion of the
physical concepts to introduce the readers to quantum
mechanics. The text begins with the formulation of
Schrdinger wave mechanics. Then it moves on to give
insights into Heisenberg matrix formulation, Dirac
notations, Pauli theory of spin and semi-classical theory
of radiation. It concludes with the relativistic theory of a
single particle and elements of second quantisation
including the interaction of radiation with matter.
KEY FEATURES
Comprehensive and lucid discussion on the
fundamentals of quantum mechanics.
Chapter-end exercises enable to test the conceptual
understanding and analytical skills of the students.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Foundation of
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Quantum Mechanics. Mathematical Formalism of

Quantum Mechanics. Simple Potential Barrier Problems.
Linear Harmonic Oscillator. Angular Momentum.
Spherically Symmetric Potentials. Representations and
Time Development of Quantum Systems. Approximate
Methods in Time-Independent Problems. Approximate
Methods in Time-dependent Problems. Theory of
Scattering. Pauli Electron Spin and Total Angular
Momentum. System of Identical Particles and Many
Electron Atoms. Relativistic Wave Mechanics of One
Particle. Second Quantisation. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3273-7 / ` 295.00
SRIVASTAVA & ASHOK
Statistical Mechanics
R.K. SRIVASTAVA, former Professor, Ranchi University.

J. ASHOK, Head of the Department of Physics, Ranchi
College, Ranchi University.
Statistical Mechanics is an integral part of theoretical
physics, and this book aims at presenting the
fundamentals of statistical mechanics in a clear and
concise manner.
The book begins with a clear exposition of classical as
well as quantal equilibrium statistical mechanics. Then it
moves on to give insights into the Gibbs canonical
distribution, the grand canonical distribution, ideal Bose
gas, ideal fermi gas, and imperfect gases. The text also
delves into certain topics of special interest, such as
phase-transitions, Ising model, and liquid Helium. The
book concludes with a discussion of some selected topics
of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
Primarily intended as a text for postgraduate students of
physics, it would also prove useful for students at the
undergraduate level.
KEY FEATURES
Comprehensive and lucid discussion on the
fundamentals of statistical mechanics.
Chapter-end exercises enable to test the conceptual
understanding and analytical skills of the students.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Notations Used in
the Book. Fundamentals of Classical Statistical Mechanics.
Fundamentals of Quantum Statistical Mechanics. Gibbs
Canonical Distribution. Grand Canonical Distribution.
Fluctuations. Ideal Fermi Gas. Ideal Bose Gas. Imperfect
Gases. Phase Transition and Critical Phenomena. The
Ising Model. Liquid Helium. Non-Equilibrium States.
AppendixImportant Physical Constants. Important
Conversion Factors. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-2782-5 / ` 195.00
Radiology
CHATTERJEE
X-ray Diffraction: Its Theory and

S.K. CHATTERJEE, Professor of Physics, National Institute
of Technology, Durgapur.
Designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate
students of physics, materials science and metallurgical
engineering, this text explains the theory of X-ray
diffraction starting from diffraction by an electron to that
by an atom, a crystal, and finally ending with a diffraction
by a conglomerate of atoms either in the single crystal or
in the polycrystal stage.
This Second Edition of the book includes a new chapter
on Electron Diffraction as electron diffraction along with
X-ray diffraction are complementary to each other and
are also included in the curriculum. The book amply
blends the theory with major applications of X-ray
diffraction, including those of direct analysis of lattice
defects by X-ray topography, orientation texture analysis,
chemical analysis by diffraction as well as by
fluorescence.
KEY FEATURES
Set of numerical problems along with solutions
Details of some different experimental techniques
Unsolved problems and Review Questions to grasp the
concepts.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Part I:
TheoryBasic Crystallography. Diffraction by X-ray.
Scattering by an Aggregate of Atoms. Scattering by an
Aggregate of Crystals. Diffraction Pattern from Imperfect
Polycrystalline Sample. Effect of Temperature on
Diffraction Pattern of a Crystal: Temperature Diffuse
Scattering. Part II: ApplicationsChemical Analysis by
X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Fluorescence. Residual Stress
and Its Determination by X-ray Diffraction. Determination
of Phase Diagram by X-ray Diffraction. Surface
Imperfection Study by X-ray Microscopy. Determination
of Orientation Texture in Polycrystalline Material by X-ray
Diffraction. Small Angle Scattering and Its Applications.
Dynamical Theory of Perfect Crystals. Experimental
Arrangements for Various Analyses. Electron Diffraction
and Applications. Epilogue. Appendix. Suggested Further
Reading. Index.
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Relativity
BANERJI & BANERJEE
Special Theory of Relativity, The, 2nd ed.

SRIRANJAN BANERJI is presently working in Relativity and
Cosmology Research Centre, Department of Physics,
ASIT BANERJEE, Professor, Department of Physics,
The special theory of relativity, a monumental achievement of scientific creativity, appeared in 1905 as a
culmination of deep and careful analysis of contradictions
in old notions. The subject is now taught in almost all
universities and colleges in the departments of physics
and mathematics.
This text is designed to give students a solid foundation
in experimental background of the theory, relativistic
kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and relativistic
electrodynamics. What distinguishes the text are some
special features, not found in other similar texts, that give
a more intuitive understanding of the subject. Another
important feature of the text is its clarity and correctness
with which the principles, their relations, and their
applications are set forth.
This well-accepted book, now in its second edition,
includes a brief account of the properties of Cartesian
tensors and also adds experimental verifications of the
mass variation of a particle with velocity and the mass
energy equivalence relation in Chapter 3. Besides, in
Chapter 4, some calculations to show how the potentials
obtained for a uniformly moving charge lead to Lorentz
transformation have been added. It also includes some
new problems in the exercise section of Chapters 2, 3
and 4 with their solutions given in the Appendix.
The book will also be useful for competitive examinations
to PG and Ph.D. courses.
KEY FEATURES
Discusses relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics of
continuous media.
Presents the covariant four-dimensional formulation of
relativistic mechanics and electrodynamics.
Explains the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations
in mechanics and electrodynamics.
Describes the Terrell effect (visual appearance of
moving objects) and the Thomas precession.
Includes a large number of solved problems.
Provides solutions to end-of-chapter exercises.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Historical
Background. Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
and Their Consequences. Four-Dimensional Formulation
and Relativistic Mechanics. Relativistic Electrodynamics.
Suggested Further Readings. AppendixSolutions to
Exercises. Index.
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KRORI
Fundamentals of Special and General

Relativity
K.D. KRORI, Director, Theoretical Physics Foundations,
Guwahati and Member, Physics Academy of the North
East, Guwahati.
Relativity, apart from quantum mechanics, is the greatest
wonder in science, unfolded single-handedly in the 20th
century by Albert Einstein. The scientist developed special
relativity as a logical sequel to general relativity. This
comprehensive book presents explication of the
conceptual evolution and mathematical derivations of the
theories of special and general relativity. The book
follows an Einsteinian approach while explaining the
concepts and the theories of relativity.
Divided into 14 chapters, the book covers elementary
concepts of Special relativity, as well as the advanced
studies on General relativity. The recent theories
like Kerr geometry, Sagnac effect, Vaidya geometry,
Raychaudhuri equation and Gravitation physics vis--vis
Quantum physics are presented in easy-to-understand
language and simple style. In addition to it, the book
gives an in-depth analysis on the applications of advanced
theories like Vaidya-Krori-Barua solution from authors
own research works. Apart from that, the book also
discusses some of the isotopic and anisotropic
cosmological models, in detail.
KEY FEATURES
Step-by-step derivation of equations
Easy demagogic approach
Review questions to widen the analytical understanding of the students
This book is intended for the undergraduate and
postgraduate students of Physics and Mathematics.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Classical Relativity
Introduction. Classical Relativity. Part II: Special
RelativityElectromagnetism and Special Relativity.
Relativistic Kinematics. Relativistic Mechanics. Special
Relativity
and
Electromagnetism.
Minkowskis
Geometrisation of Physics. Part III: General Relativity and
GravitationNon-uniform Relative Motion. Riemannian
Geometry: Jensor Calculus. Einsteins Law of Gravitation.
Static Solutions. Stationary Solutions. Non-static
Solutions. Relativistic Cosmology-I. Relativistic CosmologyII. Appendix I. Appendix II. Index.
SRIVASTAVA
General Relativity and Cosmology

SUSHIL KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Professor, Department of
Mathematics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
The general theory of relativity and its applications
to cosmology requires very deep understanding of
mathematics and physics. Keeping this in mind, this self-
160
contained textbook is written which addresses to general

relativity and cosmology. In this book, the attempts have
been made to explain mathematicians notions in the
language of a physicist.
Primarily intended for the postgraduate students of
mathematics and physics, it gives equal importance to
mathematical and physical aspects, and thus sharpens
understanding of the theory. The text covers many
modern concepts and current developments in gravity
and cosmology including Brans-Dicke theory, higherderivative gravity, Kaluza-Klein theory with extension to
higher-dimensions. Besides PG students this book would
also be useful for research scholars.
KEY FEATURES
Highlights special features of general relativity and
cosmology.
Discusses structure formation in the universe,
inflationary models and dark energy models with
special focus on basic concepts.
Provides problems at the end of each chapter to
stimulate thinking.
Reveals interconnections between required mathematical concepts.
Explains how to apply mathematical concepts to
physical problems.
Discusses lagrangian formulation of the field theory
and action principle as it provides a powerful tool to
derive field equations and energy-momentum tensor
components.
Contents: Preface. List of Symbols. Differentiable
Manifold and Tensor Analysis. Riemannian Manifold.
Riemannian Curvature. Symmetry of Riemannian Spaces,
Differential Forms and Lie Derivatives. General Relativity
and Energy-Momentum Tensor for Hydrostatic Fluid.
Lagrangian Formulation. Einsteins Field Equations,
Schwarzschild Solutions and Gravity Waves. Classical
Tests of General Relativity. Glimpses of Certain Other
Theories of Gravity. Developments in Cosmology and DeSitter Space-Time. FriedmannRobertson-Walker Model
of the Universe. Cosmological Parameters and Other
Models of Cosmology. Thermal History of the Universe.
Linear Theory of Structure Formation in the Universe.
Inflation in the Early Universe. Acceleration in Late
Universe and Dark Energy. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3437-3 / ` 250.00
Solid State Physics

ARUN KUMAR
Introduction to Solid State Physics

ARUN KUMAR, Reader in the University Department of
Physics, Ranchi University, Ranchi.
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to
the physical properties of crystalline solids. It explains the
structure of crystals, theory of crystal diffraction and the
reciprocal lattice. As the book advances, it describes

different kinds of imperfections in crystals, bonding in
solids, and vibration in one-dimensional monoatomic and
diatomic linear lattice. Different theories of specific heat,
thermal conductivity of solids and lattice thermal
conductivity are thoroughly dealt with. Coverage also
includes the free electron theory, band theory and
semiconductors. In addition, the book also describes in
detail the magnetic properties of solids and
superconductivity. Finally, the book includes discussions
on lasers, nanotechnology and the basic principles of
fibre optics and holography.
KEY FEATURES
Puts a conceptual emphasis on the subject.
Includes numerous diagrams and figures to clarify the
concepts.
Gives step-by-step explanations of theories.
Provides chapter-end exercises to test the knowledge
acquired.
The book is designed to meet the requirements of
undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics and
also for the engineering students for their courses in solid
state physics, condensed matter physics and material
science.
Contents: Preface. Crystal Structure. Crystal diffraction
and the Reciprocal Lattice. Imperfections in Crystals.
Bonding in Solids. Lattice Vibration. Thermal Properties
of Solids. Free Electron Theory of Metals. Band Theory of
Solids. Semiconductors. Magnetism. Superconductivity.
Dielectrics. Lasers. Phase Equilibria and Phase Diagrams.
Nanotechnology. Fibre Optics and Holography. Index.
SRIVASTAVA
Elements of Solid State Physics, 3rd ed.

J.P. SRIVASTAVA, former Professor of Physics from Aligarh
Muslim University, Aligarh and an Emeritus Scientist.
This revised and updated third edition of the text builds
on the strength of previous edition and gives a systematic
and clear exposition of the fundamental principles of
solid state physics.
The text covers the topics such as crystal structures and
chemical bonds, semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic
materials, superconductors and nanomaterials. What
distinguishes this text is the clarity and precision with
which the author discusses the principles of physics, their
relations as well as their applications. The most notable
features of this third edition are: a detailed discussion
on the bonding and cohesion of atoms, the picture of
Fermi level in extrinsic semiconductors, and a precise
and elaborate treatment of grain boundaries. With the
addition of the new sections and additional information,
this third edition should prove highly useful for the
students.
SCIENCES
This book is designed for the course in solid state physics
for B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. students of physics. Besides,
the book would also be useful to students of electrical/
electronics and allied engineering disciplines.
Specific nature of primary and secondary bonds
distinguished (Chapter 2).
A new section on the Fermi Level in Extrinsic
Semiconductors (Chapter 9).
A conceptualized view of Burgers vector and a
precise and elaborate account of grain boundaries
(Chapter 12).
Two new sections on The Limit of Smallness and
Hazard, Hope and Hype (Chapter 16).
Contents: Preface. The Crystalline State. Atomic Cohesion
and Crystal Binding. Reciprocal Lattice and Determination
of Crystal Structure. Lattice Vibrations. Thermal
Properties of Solids. Free Electron Theory of Metals.
Electron Energy Bands. Mobile Electrons and Fermi
Surfaces. Semiconductors. Theory of Dielectrics:
Applications to Plasmons, Polaritons and Polarons.
Ferroelectric Crystals. Imperfections in Crystals. Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism. Ferromagnetism, Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism. Superconductivity.
Nanomaterials. AppendicesA: van der Waals Interaction. B: Photoconductivity. C: Luminescence. D: Mssbauer Effect. E: Magnetoconductivity. Index.
Space Physics
SHARMA
Matrix Methods and Vector Spaces in

Physics
VINOD K. SHARMA, Department of Physics and
Electronics, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi.
Vector spaces constitute an algebraic system satisfying
certain specific properties that are vital in the
development of physical theories and these are central to
modern mathematics and physics. They have wide
applications in a number of subjects ranging from solid
state physics, solid/fluid mechanics to relativity and
electromagnetics.
This well-written book gives, in an easy-to-read style, a
step-by-step and comprehensive understanding about the
various concepts, theories and applications of vector
spaces, matrices and tensors. The book equips the reader
with the fundamental knowledge in such subjects as
matrix theory, linear algebraic equations, applications of
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation process,
quadratic forms, Cartesian tensorsand more.
KEY FEATURES
Concepts illustrated with detailed examples, theorems
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and proofs to make the students comprehend the

topics better.
Over 270 worked-out Examples and over 249 sectionend Problems.
A large number of Exercises, with answers to most of
them.
The book is primarily intended as a textbook for
undergraduate students of Physics, Applied Physics (B.Sc.)
and Electronics (B.Tech.). It would also be extremely
useful for the postgraduate students of Physics, Applied
Physics, Electronics and Applied Mathematics (M.Sc.). In
addition, the book can be profitably used by researchers
working in various research laboratories.
Contents: Preface. Systems of Linear Equations
and Matrices. Determinants. Vector Spaces. Linear
Transformations. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Matrix
Analysis
of
Differential
Equations.
Coordinate
Transformations. Transformations and Second Rank
Tensors. Tensors of Rank Three. Applications of Tensors.
Solutions. Further Reading. Index.
SINGHAL
Elements of Space Physics

R.P. SINGHAL, Professor, Department of Applied Physics,
Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Primarily intended for the students of M.Sc. (Physics) and
five-year integrated M.Tech (Engineering Physics) for their
courses on space physics, this concise and systematically
organized text covers all the essential aspects of physical
and chemical processes in the planetary-spheres. This
book is an attempt to collect various topics in solar
system and planetary physics at one place in a comprehensive manner. It describes the phenomena of planetary
atmospheres, ionospheres and magnetospheres.
Beginning with the physics of the Sun, i.e., some aspects
of astrophysics which serves as prerequisite for other
chapters, this book covers the basic characteristics of the
planetary system, their interaction with solar wind and
plasma waves, aurora and airglow, and planetary
atmospheres with special reference to their composition
and temperature. Finally it discusses cosmic rays and
cometary physics. The text includes mathematical
derivations followed by observations on each planet
which is supported by numerous figures and tables.
KEY FEATURES
Gives mathematical formulations in general, which can
be applied to any planet.
Offers easy mathematical derivations with the help of
simple aids at appropriate places.
Includes large number of literature references.
Besides postgraduate students, this text will also be
useful for the researchers as a reference book.
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Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Sun and its

Emissions. The Planetary System. Solar Wind Interaction
with Planets. Magnetospheric Plasma Waves. Energy
Deposition by Charged Particles. Energy Deposition
by EUV. Aurora and Airglow. Planetary Ionospheres.
Planetary Atmospheres. Cosmic Rays. Comets.
Appendices. References. Subject Index.
Spectroscopy
BALL
Basics of Spectroscopy, The

DAVID W. BALL.
This tutorial
is an easy-to-read book.
provides excellent general understanding of
spectroscopy.
covers the history, principles and application.
focuses on its applications as a scientific tool.
topics covered include the interaction of light with
matter, spectrometer fundamentals, quantum mechanics, selection rules, and experimental factors.
provides most current information available on the
topics covered.
Contents: Preface. Nomenclature. A Short History. Light
and Its Interactions. Spectrometers. The Spectrum. The
Shapes of Spectral Signals. Quantum Mechanics and
Spectroscopy. Selection Rules. Resolution and Noise.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3771-8 / ` 150.00
Thermal Physics
LOKANATHAN & GAMBHIR
Statistical and Thermal Physics:

An Introduction
S. LOKANATHAN, Emeritus Fellow, University of Rajasthan.
R.S. GAMBHIR, Professor of Physics at the University of
Jodhpur.
A standard text combining statistical physics with thermal
phenomena, this book presents a unified approach to
provide a deeper insight into the subject and to bring out
the subtle unity of statistical mechanics and
thermodynamics.
Suitable as a text for undergraduate courses in physics.
KEY FEATURES
Presents a new pedagogical approach introducing
macroscopic (classical) thermodynamics through the
statistical mechanics. This new approach is increasingly
sought to be introduced worldwide.
Magnitudes of physical quantities under discussion are

emphasized through worked-out examples.
Questions and exercises are interspersed with the text
to help students consolidate the learning.
Techniques developed in this course are applied to
actual modern situations.
Many topics are introduced through the problems
to help inculcate self-study.
Contents: Preface. Description of a System. Thermal and
Adiabatic Interactions. Classical Gas. Thermodynamics.
Systems with Variable Number of Particles. M-B, F-D and
B-E Distributions. Transport Phenomena. Appendix.
References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-0585-4 / ` 175.00
SCHNEIDER & SAGAN
Into The Cool: Energy Flow,

Thermodynamics, and Life
ERIC D. SCHNEIDERof National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; National Marine Water
Quality Laboratory.
DORION SAGANcoauthor of Microcosmos and What
Is Life? Science writer to New York Times, Natural History,
and Wired.
Into the Cool is a dazzling exposition of an idea: that life
is fundamentally not a noun, or a thing, but a verb.
Building upon the beautiful subtleties of the Second Law
of Thermodynamics, Eric Schneider and Dorion Sagan
take us on a tour de force through biology, touching upon
the origin of life, sex, evolution, ecology, and even
economics. Along the way, they dethrone the idea that
the gene is the central actor in the drama of life and put
the focus properly back on the plotthe organized flows
of matter and energy that make life what it is. This book
is destined to be a classic.
J. SCOTT TURNER
Physiologist, author of The Extended Organism
The what, why and how of life always intrigued human
race. Scientists, philosophers and theologians all have
tried to answer these questions in their own way. In this
interesting book, the authors explain the basis of life by
drawing a parallel between Life and the second law of
thermodynamics.
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction:
Trouble at the EPA. Part I: THE ENERGETICThe Schrdinger Paradox. Simplicity. Eyes of Fire: Classical Energy
Science. The Cosmic Casino: Statistical Mechanics. Nature
Abhors a Gradient. The River Must Flow: Open Systems.
Too Much, Not Enough: Cycles. Part II: THE COMPLEX
Swirl World. Physics Own Organisms. Whirlpools and
Weather. Part III: THE LIVINGThermodynamics and Life.
Brimstone Beginnings. Blue Planet Blues. Regress under
Stress. The Secret of Trees. Into the Cool. Trends in Evolution. Part IV: THE HUMANHealth, Vigor, and Longe-
SCIENCES
vity. Economics. Purpose in Life. Appendix: Principles of
Open Thermodynamic Systems. References. Index.
STATISTICS

ISBN-81-203-2942-2 / ` 325.00
Design of Experiments
SRIVASTAVA, SAHA & JAIN
Thermodynamics: A Core Course,

3rd ed.
R.C. SRIVASTAVA, former Professor of Chemistry at the
Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur, BITS,
Pilani and Banaras Hindu University.
SUBIT K. SAHA, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at BITS,
Pilani.
ABHAY K. JAIN, Professor in the Department of Chemistry,
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University.
Though thermodynamics is a tool used in all sciences and
technologies, this book is especially designed to acquaint
science students with the whole breadth of the subject
covering both equilibrium and non-equilibrium regions.
Equilibrium thermodynamics covered in the first-seven
chapters caters to the needs of students up to the B.Sc./
B.Sc. (Hons.) level. The next three chapters devoted
to non-equilibrium thermodynamics and network
thermodynamics fulfill the needs of the syllabi on these
topics introduced in most universities at the postgraduate
level. Chapters on The Question of Ideality and The
Non-linear Region were the new additions to the second
edition. In the third edition a new chapter on Causality
Principle in Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics has been
added. The readers may find the new chapter
intellectually stimulating.
The book is an accessible, straightforward discussion of
basic topics, beginning with the laws of thermodynamics
and focusing on derivations of basic relations. The text is
suitably illustrated throughout with examples of various
applications of interest to science students. It explains
concepts systematically, teaches problem-solving
meaningfully, and includes concept-elucidating questions
that are intended to reinforce the students understanding of the material.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. The
Nature and Scope of Thermodynamics. Important
Terminologies in Thermodynamics. The First Law of
Thermodynamics. Defining Thermodynamic State: The
State Postulate. The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
The Question of Ideality. Statistical Thermodynamics.
Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics. The Non-linear Region.
Network Thermodynamics. Causality Principle in Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics. Bibliography. Answers.
Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3296-6 / ` 225.00
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SHARMA & SISODIA
Design and Analysis of Experiments

M.K. SHARMA, Professor in University of Gondar,
Ethiopia.
B.V.S. SISODIA, Professor and Head, Department of
Agricultural Statistics at Narendra Deva University
of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Designed primarily as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of statistics, the book introduces the
readers to the fundamentals of Galois field and finite
geometry. It lays emphasis on different aspects of
construction of Design and Experiments with Projective
geometry and Euclidian geometry. The book deals with
the construction of mutually orthogonal latin squares
(MOLS) and Hyper Graeco-Latin square and discusses
construction of incomplete block design such as balanced
incomplete block design (BIBD), partially balanced
incomplete block design (PBIBD), including Lattice designs
and a-Designs based on Galois field. Besides, the book
focuses on cofounding in factorial experiments, and it
also describes quadratic residue as well as orthogonal
arrays through Galois field. A separate chapter on
Analysis of block design is included which contains some
of the concepts developed recently.
Contents: Preface. Algebra of Finite Field. Finite
Geometries. Orthogonal Latin Squares. Balanced
Incomplete Block Design and Its Properties. Partially
Balanced Incomplete Block Designs. Factorial Designs and
Fractional Factorial Designs. Difference Set. Orthogonal
Arrays of Strength Two and Three. Analysis of Block
Designs. References. Index.
Introductory Statistics
NADAR
Statistics
E. NARAYANAN NADAR, Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Economics, V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar
College, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.
Statistics is vital to decision making in business and our
everyday lives. This book on statistics covers both the
theoretical and the practical aspects of statistics which
facilitate easy understanding of the fundamentals.
The text begins with an introduction of statistics and
describes statistical survey and sampling methods. It
discusses collection, classification, tabulation, as well as
diagrammatic and graphical presentation of data very
lucidly. The book then goes on to explain measures of
central tendency or averages, measures of dispersion,
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measures of skewness, kurtosis and moments, and

correlation and regression. Finally, index numbers, time
series analysis, probability and theoretical distributions,
along with vital and population statistics, are discussed in
a clear way.
This book is primarily designed for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of economics, commerce and
management. In addition, it will be of great benefit to the
students of mathematics, physics, biology and
demography.
KEY FEATURES
Includes numerous illustrative examples with solutions
throughout the text to illustrate the application of the
concepts.
Incorporates a large number of tables, diagrams and
graphs to help students understand the concepts
clearly.
Provides chapter-end exercises to enable students to
test their comprehension of the topics discussed.
Contents: Preface. An Introduction to Statistics. Statistical
Survey. Sampling and Sampling Methods. Collection of
Data. Classification of Data. Tabulation of Data. Diagrammatic Presentation of Data. Graphical Presentation of
Data. Statistical Series and Frequency Distribution.
Measures of Central Tendency or Averages. Measures
of Dispersion. Measures of Skewness, Kurtosis and
Moments. Correlation Analysis. Regression Analysis.
Association of Attributes. Index Numbers. Time Series
Analysis. Probability Analysis. Theoretical Distributions.
Interpolation and Extrapolation. Vital Statistics.
Population Statistics. Bibliography. Formulae. Index.
PAL & SARKAR
Statistics: Concepts and Applications,

2nd ed. (with CD-ROM)
NABENDU PAL, Professor of Statistics in the Department
of Mathematics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
SAHADEB SARKAR, Professor of Statistics in the
Operations Management Group at the Indian Institute of
Management Calcutta.
This well-received book, now in its second edition, is
designed for an introductory course in statistics for
students of statistics, mathematics and management. In
addition, postgraduate students of a variety of disciplines
such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology,
nursing and criminal justice, as well as professionals,
surveyors and administrators will also find this book
extremely helpful.
The book provides students with a strong foundation in
the principles of statistics. It develops a thorough
understanding of the fundamental concepts through
extensive use of illustrative and motivating examples and
shows how these concepts can be applied to real-life
situations.
The text explains each statistical technique and formula

in a step-by-step manner with the help of small datasets.
While discussing a wide range of topics, mathematical
complexity has been kept at a bare minimum, and
intuitive ideas have been given for each mathematical
expression. Key concepts have been highlighted in boxes
throughout the text. Chapter-end summaries in the form
of flowchart capture all the important points. Chapterend exercises with answers and the Question Bank
containing about 150 questions offer the students the
opportunity to test their ability to comprehend the
concepts. Besides, this text illustrates the use of SPSS and
Excel in carrying out statistical analysis.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Provides a new section on Testing Normality of a
given a dataset.
Expands Use of Technology sections with coverage of
the use of Excel to perform statistical analysis.
Offers a new appendix containing Multiple-Choice
Questions as brain-teasers.
Includes Excel example datasets, SPSS datasets, and
the solutions to Question Bank on the companion CD.
Solutions Manual containing the complete worked-out
solutions to chapter-end exercises and Question Bank is
available for instructors.
Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Preface
to the First Edition. Acronyms. Notation. Basic Concepts
of Statistical Studies. Organizing a Raw Dataset. Pictorial
Representation of a Dataset. Summarizing a Raw Dataset.
Summarizing an Organized Dataset. Concepts of
Probability. Random Variables. Binomial Experiments.
Normal Curve and Normal Distribution. Applications of
the Normal Distribution. Estimation of Population
Parameters. Hypothesis Testing for a Single Population.
Hypothesis Testing to Compare Two Populations.
Bivariate Quantitative Data: Correlation and Regression.
Bivariate Categorical Data: Contingency Tables.
Multinomial Experiments: Goodness of Fit Test.
Hypothesis Testing to Compare Multiple Populations.
Quality Management Using Statistics. AppendicesA:
Statistical Tables. B: Question Bank. C: Multiple-Choice
Questions (with Answers). D: Answers to Chapter
Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3445-8 / ` 325.00
SARMA
Statistics Made Simple: Do It Yourself

on PC, 2nd ed.
K.V.S. SARMA, Professor, Department of Statistics, Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
This textbook, now in its second edition, is designed for
the students opting for courses in research methodology.
It is also intended for the postgraduate students of
SCIENCES
population studies, sociology, economics, psychology and
anthropology.
Written in a reader-friendly style, this thoroughly revised
text teaches the students how to handle data and get the
desired output through commonly available software like
Microsoft Office 2007 and Excel using a step-by-step
approach. Real-life data have been analyzed and
illustrated through graphs, tables and screenshots. An
entire chapter is devoted to Crystal Reports (CRP)
software, which is currently used for rendering customdesigned reports from databases.
This book will also benefit all those professionals who are
not aware of the use of computer for data handling and
statistical analysis.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
The earlier chapter on Data Handling and Statistics
through FoxPro has been replaced by a new chapter
titled Data Handling and Statistics through MS-Access.
Chapter 10 on FoxPro Programming for Quick Statistics
has been replaced by a new chapter titled Data
Analysis using Crystal Reports.
Statistical analysis with SPSS has been thoroughly
revised.
Several new examples and exercises have been
included.
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. The Role
of Statistics in Research. Basics of a Computer. Windows
and MS-Office for Research Studies. Data Handling and
Statistics through MS-Access. Data Handling in Excel.
Graphs and Charts in Excel. Descriptive Statistics Using
Excel. Inferential Statistics Using Excel. Correlation and
Regression Analysis. Data Analysis Using Crystal Reports.
Trend Analysis and Related Tools in Excel. Statistical
Analysis with SPSS. Appendices. Index.
Multivariate Analysis
JOHNSON & WICHERN
Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis,

6th ed.
RICHARD A. JOHNSON, Professor in the Department of
Statistics at the University of Wisconsin.
DEAN W. WICHERN, Professor Emeritus at the Mays
School of Business at Texas A&M University.
This classroom-tested text offers a readable introduction
to the statistical analysis of multivariate observations. Its
primary goal is to impart the necessary knowledge to
make proper interpretations and select appropriate
techniques for analyzing multivariate data.
It is suitable for courses in Multivariate Statistics,
Marketing Research, Statistics in Education and postgraduate-level courses in Experimental Design and
Statistics.
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KEY FEATURES
Accessible level:Presents the concepts and methods of
multivariate analysis at a level that is readily
understandable by readers who have taken two or
more statistics courses.
Organization
and
approach:Contains
the
methodological tools of multivariate analysis.
An abundance of examples and exercises based on real
dataIncludes, in some cases, snapshots of the
corresponding SAS output.
Emphasis on applications of multivariate methods.
A clear and insightful explanation of multivariate
techniques.
Contents: Preface. Aspects of Multivariate Analysis.
Matrix Algebra and Random Vectors. Sample Geometry
and Random Sampling. The Multivariate Normal
Distribution. Inferences about a Mean Vector.
Comparisons of Several Multivariate Means. Multivariate
Linear Regression Models. Principal Components. Factor
Analysis and Inferences for Structured Covariance
Matrices. Canonical Correlation Analysis. Discrimination
and Classification. Clustering, Distance Methods, and
Ordination. Appendix. Data Index. Subject Index.
Latest Print 2012 / 796 pages / 17.8 x 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4587-4 / ` 550.00
Probability and
Statistical Methods
BISWAL
Probability and Statistics

PURNA CHANDRA BISWAL, Assistant Professor in
Mathematics, Parala Maharaja Engineering Colleage,
Berhampur.
Designed as an introductory-level text, this accessible
book gives a clear explanation of the fundamental
principles of probability and statistics. In doing so, it uses
only the minimum amount of mathematics that is
necessary for understanding the concepts, so that even
an average student can understand the concepts with
ease.
The text gives a coherent and comprehensive coverage of
the fundamental principles of probability and statistics.
The methods of computation of probability are presented
in a concise and clear manner with the help of the
concepts of probability distribution and integral calculus.
The text provides a large number of solved examples to
illustrate the principles. Graphical illustrations are
provided in many of these solved examples to elucidate
the principles discussed. These are augmented with
exercises at the end of each section to gauge the
The book is intended to serve as a text for undergraduate
students of engineering, mathematics and statistics, as
well as postgraduate students of computer applications.
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It can also be immensely useful for students from any

other discipline who wish to acquire a basic understanding of probability and statistics.
Contents: List of Symbols. Preface. Probability. Discrete
Random Variable. Continuous Random Variable. Sampling
Distribution. Parameter Estimation. Confidence Interval.
Statistical Hypothesis Testing. Regression and Correlation.
Queueing Theory. AppendixStandard Distribution
Tables. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3140-2 / ` 295.00
JOHNSON
Miller and Freunds Probability and

Statistics for Engineers, 8th ed.
RICHARD A. JOHNSON, Professor in the Department of
Statistics at the University of Wisconsin.
This book is designed for an introductory course in
probability and statistics for students of engineering and
physical sciences. It is rich in exercises and examples.
Each chapter begins with an introductory statement and
checklist of key terms and concludes with a set of
statistical guidelines for correctly applying statistical
procedures.
FEATURES
Clear, concise presentation helps students quickly gain
an understanding of the concepts.
Rich problem sets give students the practice they need
to learn the material.
Dos and Donts at the end of each chapter help
students to apply statistics correctly to avoid misuses.
Computer exercises for MINITAB help students learn
and become familiar with this software.
Many data sets are drawn from author Richard
Johnsons own consulting activities as well as
discussions with scientists and engineers about their
statistical problems. This helps illustrate the statistical
methods and reasoning required in order to draw
generalizations from data collected in actual
experiments.
Case studies in the first two chapters illustrate the
power of even simple statistical methods to suggest
changes that make major improvements in production
processes.
Graphs of the sampling distribution show the critical
region and P value, and accompany the examples of
testing hypotheses. These graphs help reinforce
student understanding of the critical region, significance level, and P value.
Summary tables of testing procedures provide a
convenient reference for students.
A section on graphic presentation of 22 and 23
designs includes coverage of blocking. This serves as a
stand-alone introduction to the design of experiments
for those instructors who can only devote two or three
lectures to the subject.
Solid treatment of confidence interval techniques and

hypothesis testing procedures, which clearly and
consistently delineates the steps for hypothesis testing
in each application.
Clear, current coverage of two-level factorial design.
To explore interactions, engineers have to know about
experiments where more than one variable has been
changed at the same time in design.
A full chapter on modern ideas of quality improvement
provides up-to-date coverage of this popular significant
trend in the field.
Accessible discussion on joint distributions and the
properties of expectationthis is a difficult topic not
always covered in the course, but if so desired, here is
a nice, quick treatment of it.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Organization and
Description of Data. Probability. Probability Distributions.
Probability Densities. Sampling Distributions. Inferences
Concerning a Mean. Comparing Two Treatments.
Inferences Concerning Variances. Inferences Concerning
Proportions. Regression Analysis. Analysis of Variance.
Factorial Experimentation. Nonparametric Tests. The
Statistical Content of Quality-Improvement Programs.
Application to Reliability and Life Testing. Appendices
A: Bibliography. B: Statistical Tables. C: Using the R
Software Program. D: Answers to Odd-Numbered
Exercises. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4213-2 / ` 425.00
MURALIDHARAN & SYAMSUNDAR
Statistical Methods for Quality,

Reliability and Maintainability
K. MURALIDHARAN, Professor and Head, Department of

Statistics, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,
Vadodara. He is also the Director of Populations Research
Centre at the same university.
A. SYAMSUNDAR, Deputy General Manager (Research
and Development) at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant,
Visakhapatnam.
A fine blend of the three disciplines, viz. quality, reliability
and maintainability, this book provides a clear understanding of the concepts and discusses their applications
using statistical tools and techniques. The concepts are
critically assessed and explained to enable their use for
management decision-making.
The book describes many current topics such as six
sigma, capability maturity model integration (CMMI),
process data management, reliability system models,
repairable system models, maintainability assessment and
design and testing concepts.
It is intended as a textbook for the undergraduate
students of Mechanical Engineering and Production and
Industrial Engineering. The book will also be useful to
the postgraduate students of Applied Statistics, Quality
and Reliability, and Quality and Productivity Management
as well as to the management and engineering professionals.
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KEY FEATURES
Provides charts and plots to explain the concepts
discussed.
Gives an account of most recent developments.
Gives illustrations of practical situations where tools
can be applied immediately.
Interspersed with plenty of worked-out examples to
reinforce the concepts.
Includes chapter-end exercises to drill the students in
self-study.
Contents: Preface. Part 1: QualityUnderstanding
Quality. Quality and Process. Process Capability and
Quality. Process Improvement and Quality. Process Data
Management. Part 2: ReliabilityUnderstanding Reliability. Reliability Tools. Reliability Models and Inferences.
Reliability
Assessment.
Reliability
Improvement.
Repairable System Reliability. Part 3: Maintainability
Maintainability. Maintainability Measures and Prediction.
Maintainability Assessment. Maintainability Design and
Testing. Appendices. Index.
will also be extremely useful for undergraduate and

postgraduate students of Science and postgraduate
students of Engineering pursuing these courses.
Contents: Preface. Probability. Random Variable.
Standard Probability Distributions. Two-Dimensional
Random Variables. Random Processes. Spectral Analysis
of Random Processes. Queueing Theory. Answers to
Problems. Bibliography. Index.

This treatment of probability, stochastic processes

and statistics prepares the student for solving practical
stochastic modelling problems and for the more
advanced courses in queuing or reliability theory. The
book emphasises applications, illustrating each theoretical
concept by solved examples relating to algorithm
analysis, reliability analysis, computer performance
analysis or communication related problems. A basic
introduction to probability theory is presented, providing
the core for an introductory course in applied probability.
Contents: Introduction. Discrete Random Variables.
Continuous Random Variables. Expectation. Conditional
Distribution and Conditional Expectation. Stochastic
Processes. Discrete Parameter Markov Chains. Networks
of Queues. Statistical Inference. Regression, Correlation,
and Analysis of Variance. Appendices. Author Index.
Subject Index.
SUNDARAPANDIAN
Probability, Statistics and Queueing

Theory
Probability, Statistics and Queueing Theory is considered
to be a tough subject by most engineering and science
students all over the world. What Prof. Sundarapandian
with his indepth knowledge and rich and long experience
strives to do is to make the concepts very clear and
comprehensible to the students by his lucid presentation
and illustrative approach.
The book analyses various types of random processes,
spectral density functions and their applications to linear
systems. Besides, it deals with the basics of queueing
theory with a clear exposition of the five important
queueing models. The text gives a detailed description of
such topics as random variables, standard probability
distribution, central limit theorem, random processes and
spectral theory.
The text is profusely illustrated with examples and
diagrams so as to make this rigorous subject more
understandable to the students.
KEY FEATURES
The text is comprehensive and the presentation
practical.
Over 625 worked-out Examples, and over 440 Problem
Sets.
Answers to all section-end problems.
of Engineering for their courses on Probability, Statistics,
Random Processes and Queueing Theory, the book

TRIVEDI
Probability and Statistics with Reliability,

Queuing and Computer Science
Applications
KISHOR SHRIDHARBHAI
Durham, U.S.A.
TRIVEDI,
Duke
University,

ISBN-978-81-203-0508-3 / ` 250.00
Statistical Inference
PRATT, RAIFFA & SCHLAIFER
Introduction to Statistical Decision

Theory
JOHN W. PRATT, HOWARD RAIFFA & ROBERT SCHLAIFER.
This book is a classic.... The strengths of this text are
twofold. First, it gives a general and well-motivated
introduction to the principles of Bayesian decision theory
that should be accessible to anyone with a good
mathematical statistics background. Second, it provides a
good introduction to Bayesian inference in general with
particular emphasis on the use of subjective information
to choose prior distributions.
MARK J. SCHERVISH
Journal of the American Statistical Association
168
Introduction to Statistical Decision Theory integrates

statistical inference with decision making and discusses
real-world actions involving economic payoffs and risks.
Besides developing the rationale and demonstrating
the power and relevance of the subjective, decision
approach, the text also examines and critiques the
limitations of the objective, classical approach.
Thus, in a self-contained comprehensive way, the book
shows that the Bayesian approach in statistics
integration of statistics with decision making in areas
such as management, engineering, public policy and
clinical medicine, is operational and relevant for realworld decision making under uncertainty.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. An Informal Treatment
of Foundations. A Formal Treatment of Foundations.
Assessment of Utilities for Consequences. Quantification
of Judgments. Analysis of Decision Trees. Random
Variables. Continuous Lotteries and Expectations. Special
Univariate Distributions. Conditional Probability and
Bayes Theorem. Bernoulli Process. Terminal Analysis:
Opportunity Loss and the Value of Perfect Information.
Paired Random Variables. Preposterior Analysis: The
Value of Sample Information. Poisson Process. Normal
Process with Known Variance. Normal Process with
Known Variance. Normal Process with Unknown Variance.
Large Sample Theory. Statistical Analysis in Normal Form.
Classical Methods. Multivariate Random Variables. The
Multivariate Normal Distribution. Choosing the Best
of Several Processes. Allowance for Uncertain Bias.
Stratification. The Portfolio Problem. Normal Linear
Regression with Known Variance. Appendices1: The
Terminology of Sets. 2: Elements of Matrix Theory.
3: Properties of Utility Functions for Monetary
Consequences. 4: Tables. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3796-1 / ` 525.00
RAJAGOPALAN & DHANAVANTHAN
Statistical Inference
M. RAJAGOPALAN, Visiting Professor, Department of

Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
P. DHANAVANTHAN, Professor and Head, Department
of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
Intended as a text for the postgraduate students of
statistics, this well-written book gives a complete
coverage of Estimation theory and Hypothesis testing,
in an easy-to-understand style. It is the outcome of the
authors teaching experience over the years.
The text discusses absolutely continuous distributions and
random sample which are the basic concepts on which
Statistical Inference is built up, with examples that give a
clear idea as to what a random sample is and how to
draw one such sample from a distribution in real-life
situations. It also discusses maximum-likelihood method
of estimation, Neymans shortest confidence interval,
classical and Bayesian approach. The difference between
statistical inference and statistical decision theory is
explained with plenty of illustrations that help students
obtain the necessary results from the theory of

probability and distributions, used in inference.
Contents: Preface. Preliminaries. Point Estimation
Unbiasedness and Consistency. Sufficiency and
Completeness. Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimators.
Methods of Estimation. Interval Estimation. Testing
Statistical Hypotheses I. Testing Statistical Hypotheses II.
Likelihood Ratio Method of Test Construction. Invariance
and Equivariance. Bayesian Approach. Nonparametric
Methods. Sequential Procedures. Appendix. Index.
Statistical Inference: Testing of

Hypotheses
MANOJ KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Reader, Department
of Statistics, Institute of Social Sciences, Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar University, Agra.
NAMITA SRIVASTAVA, Reader, Department of Statistics,
St. Johns College, Agra.
Intended as a textbook for a core paper on Statistical
Inference: Testing of Hypotheses at the undergraduate
level, and one semester course at the masters level,
it emphasizes on J. Neyman and Egon Pearsons
mathematical foundations of hypothesis testing, which is
one of the finest methodologies of reaching conclusions
on population parameter.
Following Wald and Fergusons approach, the book
presents Neyman-Pearson theory under broader premises
of decision theory resulting into simplification and
generalization of results. On account of smooth
mathematical development of this theory, the book
outlines the main result on Lebesgue theory in abstract
spaces prior to rigorous theoretical developments on
most powerful (MP), uniformly most powerful (UMP)
and UMP unbiased tests for different types of testing
problems. Likelihood ratio tests their large sample
properties to variety of testing situations and connection
between confidence estimation and testing of hypothesis
have been discussed in separate chapters.
The book illustrates simplification of testing problems and
reduction in dimensionality of class of tests resulting into
existence of an optimal test through the principle of
sufficiency and invariance. It concludes with rigorous
theoretical developments on non-parametric tests
including their optimality, asymptotic relative efficiency,
consistency, and asymptotic null distribution.
KEY FEATURES
Provides clarifications for a number of steps in the
proofs of related theory stated therein.
Provides numerous solved examples to add analytical
insight on the subject.
A separate chapter on an advanced topic a-similar
and similar tests with Neyman structure for multiparameter testing.
SCIENCES
The book also serves as a ready reference for the
researchers in the areas of agricultural statistics,
biostatistics and econometrics.
Contents: Preface. The Probability Background. Most
Powerful Tests. One-sided Uniformly Most Powerful
Tests. Two-sided Uniformly Most Powerful Tests and
UMP Unbiased Tests. UMP Tests for Multiparameter
Case. Principles of Invariance in Testing of Hypothesis.
Likelihood Ratio Test. Confidence Estimation and Testing
of Hypothesis. Non-parametric Tests. Univariate Singlesample Problem of Location. Univariate Two-sample
Problem of Location and Scale. Measures of Association
for Bivariate Samples. Bibliography. Index.
Statistics for Social Sciences

ASTHANA & BRAJ BHUSHAN
Statistics for Social Sciences

(with SPSS Applications)
HARI SHANKAR ASTHANA, Reader, Department of
Psychology at Kumaun University, Nainital (Almora
Campus), Uttarakhand.
BRAJ BHUSHAN, Assistant Professor, Department of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute
of Technology Kanpur.
Designed as a text for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, education, sociology,
demography and economics, this comprehensive book
explains the theoretical and computational aspects of
statistics. Since the students of social sciences often find
it difficult to comprehend easily the statistical techniques
due to complex mathematical steps involved, this book
explains the concepts as well as steps in a simple and
clear manner.
The text provides solutions to basic concepts and
problems using a number of illustrations. In addition, it
demonstrates the simplest way of using SPSS software for
SPSS screen images are used to make the ideas clearer
for the readers. This is preceded by theoretical details
and solved examples so that even readers having minimal
knowledge of computer can use SPSS easily and comprehend the complex intermediate steps involved in
Besides the undergraduate and postgraduate students of
social sciences, researchers in the field of social sciences
should find this book immensely useful.
KEY FEATURES
Demonstrates the simplest way of using SPSS for
Provides solved examples throughout the text in
ascending order of complexity.
169
Gives chapter-end exercises and key terms for better

grasp of the topics covered.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Sampling. Normal
Probability Curve. Classification and Graphing Techniques.
Measures of Central Tendency. Measures of Dispersion.
Chi Square Test. Hypothesis Testing. Correlation. Analysis
of Variance (ANOVA). Regression Analysis. Non-Parametric
Statistics. References. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-3199-0 / ` 195.00
MACFIE & NUFRIO
Applied Statistics for Public Policy

(with CD-ROM)
BRIAN P. MACFIE, Lecturer in Economics and Statistics,
Arizona State University.
PHILIP M. NUFRIO, Associate Professor of Public
Administration, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Metropolitan College of New York.
This comprehensive book in Applied Statistics provides
the postgraduate students of public administration and
political science with the statistical tools essential to
analyze data and show how it can help in making
intelligent policy decisions.
The authors adopt a practical, hands-on approach to help
students both learn the meaning of statistical measure
and explain how to focus on interpreting results, instead
of spending time on memorizing and applying dozens of
statistical formulas. The book contains more than 500
end-of-chapter problems which can be solved using the
Excel spread-sheet application developed by the authors
to facilitate students processing of data. The authors
Excel template titled POLYSTAT allows the users to enter
numbers in the appropriate sheet and analyze the data.
The book also contains the value added CD with the
POLYSTAT template and 94 sample data sets.
A fairly of large number of tables, exhibits and diagrams
have been provided to illustrate the concepts discussed
and to facilitate a better comprehension of the subject.
Contents: Preface. Unit I: Descriptive StatisticsIntroduction: What Is Statistics All About? Using POLYSTAT to
Do Statistical Analysis. Presentation of Data. Summarizing
Data and Using Descriptive Statistics. Unit II: Basic
Probability and Probability DistributionsBasic Probability: Theory and Applications. Sampling and the Normal
Distribution. The Central Limit Theorem. Unit III:
Hypothesis TestingIntroduction to Inferential Statistics.
Estimating Means, Proportions, and Sample Size with
Confidence. Validating a Hypothesis About a Population
Mean Using a Sample. Validating Hypotheses Between
Two Population Means. Validating Hypotheses About a
Single Population Proportion. Validating Hypotheses
About Two Population Proportions. Unit IV: Measures of
AssociationComparing More Than Two Population
Means with ANOVA. Comparing More Than Two
Proportions Using the Chi-Square Test. Determining
Relationships for Two Variables Using Correlation.
170
Measuring Relationships with Simple Regression Analysis.

Measuring Multivariate Relationships with Regression
Analysis. Planning Statistical Research. Appendix. Table 1:
Area Under the Normal Curve. Table 2: Critical Values of
t-Distribution. Table 3: Critical Values of F-Statistic. Table
4: Critical Values of Chi-Square Statistic. Key Formulas.
Index. About the Authors.
ISBN-81-203-2904-X / ` 395.00
Survey Sampling
CHAUDHURI
Essentials of Survey Sampling

ARIJIT CHAUDHURI, Honorary Visiting Professor, Applied
Statistics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata.
Primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate
students of Statistics, this concise textbook on sample
surveys provides answers to questions such as:
How the samples are allocated to strata or to clusters?
Which is the best sampling method?
How large a sample size should be?
Will the sample provide the precision that we require?
How the best results can be obtained at the lower cost?
How to design and analyze different forms of sample
surveys?
The author focusses on using sampling techniques and
ideas to solve real problems. This text includes different
sampling methods and different sample allocation plans
to create the powerful, cost effective survey sample design
for your study. It covers a wide range of sampling
methodssimple random sampling, stratified sampling
and cluster sampling. The book also describes the
mathematics involved behind the confidence limits, ratio
estimation, sample size and survey precision. Small area
estimation, randomized response, network, adaptive
sampling, control sampling and permanent random numbers
are also discussed in addition to most of the classical topics.
KEY FEATURES
Topics are introduced in short, easy to understand
manner.
It allows you to create a sampling plan tailored to your
research needs.
Case Studies using data from complicated surveys have
been cited.
Besides students, this book on survey sampling would be
equally useful for the practitioners as a reference.
Contents: Preface. Survey Sampling: An Overview. Basic
Aspects of Survey Sampling. Methods of Sample Selection
and Estimation with Their Properties. Super-population
Modelling. Double Sampling and Non-sampling Errors.
Adaptive, Network and Controlled Sampling. Indirect
Survey Techniques. Rotational Sampling for Business
Surveys. Developing Small Domain Statistics. Case Studies.
Exercises. Suggested Further Readings. References.
MUKHOPADHYAY
Theory and Methods of Survey Sampling,

2nd ed.
PARIMAL MUKHOPADHYAY, former Professor at the
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata (ISI).
This is a comprehensive exposition of survey sampling
useful both to the students of statistics for the course on
sample survey and to the survey statisticians and
practitioners involved in consultancy services, marketing,
opinion polls, and so on. The text offers updated review
of difficult classical techniques of survey sampling,
besides covering prediction-theoretic approach of survey
sampling and nonsampling errors.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Two new chaptersNonparametric Methods of Variance
Estimation (Chapter 19) and Analysis of Complex Surveys
(Chapter 20)have been added. These would greatly
benefit the readers.
KEY FEATURES
Covers concepts of unequal probability sampling.
Provides problems of making inference from finite
population using tools of classical inference.
Describes nonsampling errors including Randomised
Response Techniques.
Gives over 70 worked-out examples and more than
120 problems and solutions.
Supplies live data from India and Swedenin examples
and exercises.
What the Reviewer says:
This is a very comprehensive modern text on survey
sampling with a strong slant towards theoretical results.
The book is an excellent reference book and would be a
good graduate level sampling text for a course with an
emphasis on sampling theory.
JESSE C. ARNOLD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. The Basic
Concepts. Simple Random Sampling. Stratified Random
Sampling. Ratio Estimator. Difference Estimator and Regression Estimator. Systematic Sampling. Cluster Sampling. Probability Proportional to Size with Replacement
Sampling. Varying Probability without Replacement
Sampling I. Varying Probability without Replacement
Sampling II. Multistage Sampling. Multiphase Sampling.
Sampling on Successive Occasions. Some Problems of
Inference under a Fixed Population Set-up. Inference
from a Finite Population Using the Prediction-Theoretic
Approach. Errors in Surveys. Randomised Response
Techniques. Small Area Estimation. Nonparametric Methods
of Variance Estimation. Analysis of Complex Surveys.
Appendix: Random Numbers and Permutations. Answers
to Selected Exercises. Author Index. Subject Index.
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GORAKHPUR
DISCOUNT BOOKS STORE
Jubilee Chowk, Buxipur, Gorakhpur
Phone: 0551-3248283 Mobile: 09935303403
E-mail: discountbook95@yahoo.in
VIDYARTHI PUSTAK MANDIR
Jubilee Chwok, Buxipur, Gorakhpur
Phone: 0551-2335002
JHANSI
ARORA BOOK DEPOT
Sadar Bazar, Jhansi-284001 Phone: 0510-2470084
E-mail: arorabookdepot.jhansi@gmail.com
ENGLISH BOOK DEPOT
Sadar Bazar, Jhanshi-284001
Mobile: 0933692919 Phone: 0510-2470075
E-mail: ebd.jhanshi@gmail.com
LUCKNOW
BOOKS INTERNATIONAL
5/651, Sector-5, Vikas Nagar (in front of PNB ATM)
Lucknow-226022, Uttar Pradesh
Phones: 0522-4028714, 2768687 Mobile: 09415010787
E-mail: booksinter1@gmail.com
INTERNATIONAL BOOK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
7, Khushnuma Complex, Behind Jawahar Bhawan
Lucknow-226001 Phones: 0522-2209442, 2209443
E-mail: ibdco@airtelbroadband.in
THAKUR BOOK BANK
FF-102107, Adarsh Complex,
Near Allahabad Bank, Engineering College Crossing,
Janki Puram, Lucknow-226022
E-mail: thakurbookbank2003@rediffmail.com
UNIVERSAL BOOK SELLER
82, Hazrat Ganj, Post Box No. 20, Lucknow-226001
Phones: 0522-2625894, 3919708
E-mail: universal3@satyam.net.in
USEFUL BOOK SERVICE
C-369, Opp. Sekher Hospital, Indira Nagar,
Lucknow-226016 Phone: 0522-2310433
E-mail: useful@satyam.net.in
NOIDA
GALGOTIAS BOOK SHOP
G-64, Opp McDonald, Sector 18, Noida, U.P.
Phones: 24514306, 24514307
TEKSONS BOOKSHOP
G-24, Sector-18, Noida, UP Phones: 24513131, 24592263
VARANASI
GANGA SHARAN & GRAND SONS
Nitishalya, D-58/51, A/K Opp. Kuber Complex
Rathyatra, Varanasi-221010
Phones: 0542-2361089, 09935523813
E-mail: books.gs@rediffmail.com
STUDENTS FRIENDS
Main Market, Lanka, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 0542-2367765 E-mail: sf_vns@rediffmail.com
UTTARAKHAND
STOCKISTS
DEHRADUN
BOOK WORLD
10-A, Astley Hall, Dehradun-248001 Phone: 0135-2655845
HALDWANI
POORAN & SONS
Kaladhungi Chowk Chauraha, Haldwani, U.K.
Phone: 05946-284845
EASTERN REGION
ASSAM
WHOLESALERS
GUWAHATI
1st Floor, House No. 4, Kanaklata Path
Lachit Nagar, Guwahati-781007
Phone: 0361-2461982
E-mail: ubspdguw@guw.ubspd.com
UNIQUE BOOKS
Monjera House, 1st Floor, Motilal Nehru Road
Pan Bazar, Guwahati-781001
Phones: 0361-2733723, 2607107
E-mail: uniquebooksghy@gmail.com
LOHIA BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Balkrishna Sahay Lane, Beside Jaipal Singh Stadium
(Near Civil Court), Ranchi-834001
Telefax: 0651-2211323
E-mail: lohiabooks@gmail.com
lohiaranchi@yahoo.com
STUDENTS BOOK DEPOT
Kunjlal Street, Upper Bazar, Ranchi-834001
Phone: 0651-2203048, 2221907
E-mail: sbdranchi@sify.com sbdranchi@gmail.com
SUBODH GRANTHMALA
Pustak Path, Upper Bazar,
Ranchi-834001, Jharkhand
Phone: 0651-2202858 Fax: 2200819
E-mail: subodhgranthmala@rediffmail.com
BIHAR
WHOLESALERS
ODISHA
WHOLESALERS
PATNA
AMIT BOOK DEPOT

Tulsi Apartments, 1st Floor, Govind Mitra Lane, Patna800004 Phones: 2300819, 2300557
E-mail: amitbooks@sify.com
BHARATI BHAWAN PUBLISHERS & DIST.
Thakur Bari Road, Kadam Kuan, Patna-800003
Phones: 2671356, 2689717 Fax: 2670010
E-mail: dickybbpd@gmailcom
pramoddubey.bbpd@gmail.com
Ground Floor, Western Side, Annapurna Complex,
202 Nayatola, Patna-800004
Phone: 2672856 Fax: 2673973
E-mail: ubspdpat@pat.ubspd.com
STOCKISTS
PATNA
RANGOLI DISTRIBUTORS
Near Bahadur Pur Gumati Petrol Pump
Opp. P.W.D. Godown, Behind Usha Medico
Rajkishori Complex Lane,
Kankarbagh Main Road, Patna-800020
Mobile: 9835614531 Phone: 0612-2357731
E-mail: rangolibooks@gmail.com
JHARKHAND
STOCKISTS
RANCHI
CROWN BOOKS PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTERS
Aryan Tower, East Jail Road, Ranchi-834001
Phone: 0651-2213735
E-mail: crownbookspubdist@yahoo.co.in
BHUBANESWAR
Plot No. 2, Ashoke Nagar East, Unit-II
Bhupaneswar-751009 Phone: 0671-2531802
E-mail: tcdatta@jaicobooks.com
1st Floor, Plot No. 145, Cuttuck Road, Bhubaneswar751006 Phone: 0674-2314448
Email: ubspdbbh@bbh.ubspd.com
CUTTACK
A.K. MISHRA AGENCIES PVT. LTD.
Satyabhama, Roxy Lane, Badambadi,
Cuttack-753009, Odisha Phones: 2322244/55/66/77
Fax: 2322288 E-mail: ctk_akagency@bsnl.in
STOCKISTS
BHUBANESWAR
AMIT BOOK DEPOT
1st Floor, Plot No. 25, Budheswary Colony
Behind Budheswari Mandir, Bhubaneswar-751006 Odisha
Phone: 2503050
PADMALAYA
31/A, Janpath, Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751001
Mobile: 9437026922
E-mail: padmalaya_bbsr@rediffmail.com
ROURKELA
STUDENT BOOK CENTRE
Uditnagar, Rourkela-769012
Phones: 0661-2500076, 2514294
E-mail: studentbook_rkl@yahoo.co.in
WEST BENGAL
WHOLESALERS
KOLKATA
KHARAGPUR
ACADEMIA
FE/6, IIT Market, 1st Floor, Kharagpur-721302
Phones: 033-22279254, 219520
E-mail: academia.kgp@gmail.com
BHARATI BHAWAN PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS

10, Raja Subodh Mullick Square,
1st Floor, Kolkata-700013
Phones: 033-22258836, 22250651
Fax: 033-22345366 E-mail: bbsalect@vsnl.net
PROGRESSIVE BOOK CENTRE

W-6, I.I.T Market, Kharagpur-721302
Phone: 03222-279956
E-mail: progressive_b@dataone.in
BI PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED

1, Esplanade East, Kolkata-700001
ARYAN PUBLISHING CO. PVT. LTD.

76, Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Kolkata-700012
Phones: 033-22120278, 22121690
Fax: 22120278 E-mail: aryan2@cal3.vsnl.net.in

302, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Road,
Kolkata-700009 Phones: 23600542, 23600543
E-mail: jaicocal@cal2.vsnl.net.in
KOLKATA
BISWAS BOOK STALL

88, M.G. Road, Kolkata-700009
Mobiles: 9831447121, 9903547423
MEDIAMATICS
59/10, Prince Bakhtiar Shah Road, Kolkata-700033
Phones: 033-32009632, 32957955
Fax: 033-24227924 E-mail: mediam@dataone.in
JYOTI, THE BOOK PEOPLE

F-1, C.I.T. Market, P.O. Jadavpur,
Kolkata-700032 Phone: 033-24128575
E-mail: jyotibooks@vsnl.net

8/1-B, Chowringhee Lane, Kolkata-700016
Phones: 22522910, 23283447 Fax: 22450027
E-mail: ubspdcal@cal.ubspd.com
MICRO BOOKS
8, Camac Street, Shanti Niketan Building
(Fr. Floor), Kolkata-700017 Phones: 22826518/6519
Mobile: 7278781788 E-mail: bpb_kol@vsnl.net
STOCKISTS
RAYS PUBLISHING HOUSE

17-A, Jadumitra Lane, Kolkata-700004
Phone: 033-25433588
E-mail: rphcal@cal3.vsnl.net.in
HOWRAH
BOOKS AND EQUIPMENTS
G-17, Rajashri Apartments, 46/1, College Road
(Near B.E. College Gate), Howrah-711103
Mobile: 9836267727
TECHNO WORLD
90/6A, M.G Road, Ist Floor
College St. YMCA Building, Kolkata-700007
Phones: 22196116, 22571650
WESTERN REGION
SURAT
GUJARAT
WHOLESALERS
AMDAVAD
Prarthna Flats, 2nd Floor, Navrangpura, Amdavad-380009
Phones: 26465916, 26630079 Fax: 26465916
E-mail alliedpl@bom4.vsnl.net.in
5-Mill Officers Colony, Besides Old RBI Bank,
La Gajjar Chambers, Ashram Road, Amdavad-380009
Phones: 079-26578112, 26578147
E-mail: ahmedabad@bipgroup.com
INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE
C.P. Estate,1st Floor, above Handloom House,
Opp. H.K. Arts College, Ashram Road, Amdavad-380009
Mobile: 9824041320 Phone: 079-30075040
E-mail: amd@ibhbookstore.com
ELGI House, 2 Mill Officers Colony
Opp. Times of India, Ashram Road, Amdavad-380009
Phone: 079-26575262 Fax: 079-26579865
Shop No. 133-134, 1st Floor, Austlaxmi
Apparel Park, Outside Daryapur Gate
Amdavad-380016 Mobile: 09979532615
Phones: 079-22160371 / 22160372 / 22160373
E-mail: anil@ahm.upspd.com
STOCKISTS
AMDAVAD
ATUL BOOK STALL
Under Fernandis Bridge, Gandhi Road
Amdavad-380001 Mobile: 9723144381
BOOKS INDIA
P.K. House, Behind M.J. Library
Ellis Bridge, Amdavad-380006
Phone: 26575542 Fax: 26577349
E-mail: bookind@gmail.com
BOOK PLAZA
Sun House Basement,
Opp. Navrangpura Telephone Exchange
Below Raymonds Shop, C.G. Road, Amdavad-380006
MICROBOOK CENTRE
Shop No. 2, City Centre, C.G. Road,
Near Swastik Char Rasta, Amdavad-380009
Phone: 079-26421611 Mobile: 09824011359
E-mail: microbook_bpb@yahoo.co.in
AMRAVATI
GLOBAL BOOK CENTRE
Shop No. 01, Malviya Complex, Rathi Nagar, Amravati
Phone: 0721-2550589 E-mail: globeshri@rediffmail.com
INDIA BOOK HOUSE
Raghuwanshi Building, Jawahar Nagar,
Navsari, Amravati-444601 Phone: 0721-2531734
BULSAR BOOK STORE

12, Santok Apartments beside Athwa Arcade
Athwa Gate, Surat-395001
Phone: 0261-2464607 Mobile: 09825146263
E-mail: bulsarbookstore@gmail.com
ANAND
ROOPAL BOOK STALL
5, Shiv Apartment, Near Phoram Gas, Sardar Statue,
Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120 Anand (Gujarat)
Phone: 02692-237171 Fax: 02692-237373
E-mail: roopalbipin@gmail.com
MAHARASHTRA
WHOLESALERS
MUMBAI
15, J.N. Heredia Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001
Phones: 022-22617926, 22717926, 42126939
Fax: 22617928 E-mail: alliedpl@bom4.vsnl.net.in
103, Blackie House, Walchand Hirachand Marg
Opp. G.P.O., Mumbai-400001
Phones: 022-22657807, 32037931
Lansdowne House, 1, Lansdowne Road, Mumbai-400039
Phones: 022-22022396, 22021766, 42126939
Fax: 22046778 E-mail: bigroup@vsnl.com
Indian Mercantile Mansion (Extn.)
Madame Cama Road, Colaba, Mumbai-400039
Phone: 022-66242222, 22826558
A-1, Jash Chambers, Off. P.M. Road
Opp. RBIs Amar Bhavan, Mumbai-400001
Phone: 022-40306767 Fax: 22674099 / 22656412
Email: jaicowbd@vsnl.com
STUDENTS AGENCIES (I) PVT. LTD.
102, Konark Shram, Behind Everest Building
Opp. Tardeo Road, Mumbai-400034
Phones: 022-40496106, 40496111
E-mail: students@vsnl.com Fax: 022-24904212
2nd Floor, Appejay Chambers, 5, Wallace Street
Mumbai-400001 Phones: 022-66376922/23
E-mail: ubspdmum@mum.ubspd.com
NAGPUR
60, Bajaj Nagar, Shiv Sunder Apartments,
Ground Floor, Central Bazar Road,
Nagpur-440010 Phone: 0712-2234210
2, Yashogandhi, East High Court Road,
Ramdas Peth, Next to NIT Multiplex Building
Nagpur-10 Phone: 0712-6451355
E-mail: ibhnagpur@dataone.in

2nd Floor, Shri Renuka Plaza, Tilak Road,
Mahal, Nagpur-440002
Phones: 0712-2736010, 2736011, 6457909
E-mail: ubspdnag@nag.ubspd.com
Shop No. 05, 58, Ground Flour, Shan Brahma Complex,
Near Ratan Theatre, Pune-4111002
Phones: 020-2449708, 32543544
E-mail: asianpune@asianbooksindia.com
MICROMEDIA
35, Mahendra Chambers, 150154, D.N. Road,
Next to McDonalds, Opp. C.S.T. Station,
Mumbai-400001 Phone: 022-22078296/97
E-mail: bpb_mumbai@yahoo.com
NEW POPULAR BOOK SHOP
IIT Campus, Powai, Mumbai Phone: 25720055
E-mail: popularbookshop@yahoo.co.in
STERLING BOOK HOUSE
181, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001
Phones: 22612521, 22659599 E-mail: sbh@vsnl.com

Steel Ground, Shakti Tower, 672, Narayan Peth
Opp. Hujurpaga School, Pune-401002
Mobile: 09923777365 E-mail: ibhpune@vsnl.net
VENUS BOOK CENTRE

Opp. Rajaram Dixit Library, Ramnagar Road Gokulpeth,
Nagpur-440010 Phone: 0712-2520781
PUNE

680, Budhwarpeth, Near Appa Balwant Chowk
Pune-411002 Phone: 020-24433976
E-mail: ubspdpune@pun.ubsbd.com
STOCKISTS
AURANGABAD
SHRI SAMARTH BOOK HOUSE
Aurangpura, Near Police Station
Aurangabad-431001 Phone: 2335535
E-mail: samarth1_aur@sancharnet.in
MIRAJ
NOBLE BOOK AGENCY
2100, Mujawar Lane, Behind Dargah,
Miraj-416410 (MS) Phone: 0233-2221535
E-mail: noblebookmiraj@yahoo.com
MUMBAI
BOOK BASE
29, Kailash Niwas No. I, R.B. Mehta Marg
Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai-400077
Phone: 25013118 E-mail: krown_kunal@yahoo.com
BOOKS UNLIMITED
15, Yogesh, Hingwala Lane, Ghatkopar (East),
Mumbai-400077 Phone: 25010206
E-mail: shahjayesh_123@rediffmail.com
BOOK WORLD ENTERPRISES
The IIT Campus, Gulmohar Building, Powai,
Mumbai-400 076 Phones: 022-25725331, 25725339
Fax: 022-25725339 E-mail: bweiit@vsnl.net
COMPUTER BOOK SHOP (I) PVT. LTD.
Kitab Mahal Building, Ground Floor, 190, Dr. D.N. Road,
Fort, Mumbai-400001 Phones: 66317922 / 44
E-mail: cbs@vsnl.com, www.cb-india.com
CULTURAL BOOK DEPOT
Opposite Lamington Police Station, Grant Road,
Mumbai-400026 Phone: 23855172
DHARMA ENTERPRISES
139, Bazaar Gate Street, Kamlesh House
1st Floor, Shop No. 7, Fort, Mumbai-400001
Phones: 022-22611760, 65718637 Mobile: 09869000651
E-mail: dharmavyas@vsnl.net
dharma@booksandlotsmore.com
NAGPUR
NASIK
ANMOL PUSTAKALAYA
Saubhagya Chamber, Near Bitco Cinema
Nashik Road, Nasik Phone: 0253-2561603
E-mail: swapnilrathi@yahoo.com
DEEP BOOK CENTER
Naroshankar Building, Opp. Rajebahadur Hospital,
Nashik-422001 Phone: 0253-2594498
PUNE
AG BOOKS INTERNATIONAL
1426, Sadashiv Peth, Mirsadan Apt., Pune-30
Phone: 24495503 E-mail: agbookspune@yahoo.com
BOOK LAND
79, Shanthi Dooth, Opp. Muktangan English School,
Parvathi Darshan, Pune-411009
Phone: 24222943 Fax: 24221043
E-mail: booklandpune@rediffmail.com
CLASSIC BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
821, Shukrawar Peth, Raskasr Building,
Gadikhana, Pune-411002 E-mail: cbd8888@gmail.com
GOELS COMPUTER HUT
126, Budhwar Peth, Pune-411002
Phones: 24451959, 24492959
E-mail: compuhut@pn2.vsnl.net.in
MANNEYS BOOKSELLERS
7, Moledina Road, Clover Centre, Pune-411001
Phone: 020-26134867 E-mail: manneys@vsnl.com
PRADEEP BOOK DEPOT
631/632, 1st Floor, Shan Brahma Complex
Near Ratan Theatre, Budhwar Peth, Pune-411002
Phones: 24458333, 24493891
TECHNICAL BOOK SERVICES
844, Dastur Meher Road, Next to Dorabjee Hotel
Sarbatwala Chowk, Pune-411001
Phones: 26133468, 26130281
E-mail: tecbook@satyam.net.in
VAIBHAV BOOK CENTRE
688, Narayan Peth, Appa Balwant Chowk, Pune-411003
Phone: 24456915
VARMA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
649, Narayan Peth, Appa Balwant Chowk, Pune-411030
Phones: 4450595, 4456525 E-mail: varma@vsnl.com
SOUTHERN REGION
ANDHRA PRADESH
WHOLESALERS
HYDERABAD
3-2-844/6 & 7, Kachiguda Station Road
Hyderabad-500027 Phones: 4619079/081
E-mail: alliedhd@hd2.net.in
4-4-1, Dilshad Plaza, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad-500095
Phone: 040-66465252 Fax: 040-66465262
E-mail: hyderabad@bigroup.com
BOOKIONICS
4-3-378, Opp. Central Bank of India,
Bank Street, Hyderabad-500095
Phones: 040-23445633, 23445677
E-mail: bookionics@yahoo.com
BOOK SELECTION CENTRE
K.D. House, H. No. 3-5-121/E/1/2,
Near Shalimar Theatre, Opp. Saboo Enterprises,
Hyderabad-500027
Phones: 040-23446841, 23446843 Fax: 040-24752054
E-mail: bschyd@hd2.dot.net.in
HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.
3-4-704, Narayanguda, Beside Naryanguda Flyover
Hyderabad-500029 Phone: 040-27550046
E-mail: higginbothams@vsnl.com
3-4-512/75 (35/4RT)
Opp. Lane to Raghvendra Swamy Mutt,
Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500027
Phones: 040-27555699, 27551992
E-mail: jaicohyd@hd1.vsnl.net.in
JYOTI BOOK DEPOT
D. No. 3-2-3/2, Ground Floor, Rahmath Bagh,
Kachiguda, Hyderabad-500027
Phone: 040-32998608 Fax: 040-24740606
E-mail: jbdhyd@gmail.com
KNOWLEDGE BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
3-5-121/A-8, First Floor, Sainatha Complex, Shalimar
Theater Road, Ramkote,
Hyderabad-500001 Phones: 24758606, 32948160
E-mail: kbdistributors11@yahoo.com
SHAH BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.
4-3-378, Opp. Central Bank of India,
Bank Street, Hyderabad-500095
Phones: 040-23445633, 23445677
E-mail: orders@thebooksyndicate.com
UBS PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD
Alkeya Jagadish Chambers, III & IV Floor,
House No. 4-1-1058, Boggulakunata,
Tilak Road, Hyderabad-1
Phones: 24754473, 24754474, 24754472
E-mail: ubspdhyd@hyd.ubspd.com
VIJAYAWADA
BOOKIONICS
29-2-35, Vemuri Vari Veedhi,
Near Kotha Vanthena Anjaneya Swami Temple,
Suryaraopet, Vijayawada-520002
E-mail: vja@bookionics.com
Gudlavalli Vari Street, Beside Buckingham Post Office,
Governerpeta, Vijayawada-520002
JYOTI BOOK DEPOT
Balaji Softech, G-2, Sree Girisai Towers, Rukhmini Rice
Mill Road, Opp. Andhra Jyoti Labbipet, Vijayawada-520010
Phone: 0866-5511165 E-mail: jbdvjd@jyotibookdepot.com
STOCKISTS
HYDERABAD
DURGA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
4-5-172, 1st Floor, Gokul Towers,
Behind Gokul Chat, Koti, Hyderabad-500095
Phones: 040-24752801, 64542801
TIRUPATI
UNIVERSITY BOOK CENTRE
Prakasham Road, Tirupati Mobile: 9441027963
VISAKHAPATNAM
GUPTA BROTHERS BOOKS
47-13-10, Diamond Park Road, Dwaraka Nagar
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh-530016
Phone: 0891-2754454 Tel/Fax: 0891-2747580
E-mail: gbbooks@gmail.com
JBD EDUCATIONALS PVT. LTD.
D. No. 30-5-1, Krishna Garden Street,
Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam-20
Phone: 91-0891-6553063 Fax: 91-0891-6615309
Tin No.: 28542372279
E-mail: enquiry@jyotibookdepot.com
Pages: THE BOOK SHOP
Pages Junction, Visakhapatnam-530002
Andhra Pradesh Phones: 0891-6450555, 6450556
KARNATAKA
WHOLESALERS
BENGALURU
Jayadeva Hostel Building, 5th Main Road,
Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru-560009
Phones: 22262081, 22253234
Fax: 22250292 E-mail: aplbngl@bgl.vsnl.net.in
103, Swiss Complex, No. 33,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001
Phones: 22200438, 22256583 Fax: 22256583
E-mail: asianblr@blr.vsnl.net.in
www.asianbooksindia.com
147, Infantry Road, Bengaluru-560001
Phones: 22204652, 22205696
E-mail: bangalore@bipgroup.com

No. 74, M.G. Road, Bengaluru-560001
Phones: 25325422, 25091696
E-mail: higginbothams_mani@yahoo.co.in
INTACT BOOK DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.

Door No. 240, 13th Main, Banashankari 1st Stage
Bengaluru-560050 Phone: 080-26611963
Fax: 080-26611448 E-mail: ibd@satyam.net.in

Devatha Mansions, Door No. 26,
W.H. Hanumanthappa Road, 5th Main Road,
Gandhinagar, Bengaluru-560009
Phones: 080-22340930, 32936622
E-mail: jagadeesh@intbh.com
LAND MARK
The Forum, No. 21, Hosur Road, Kormangala
Bengaluru-560029 Phones: 080-22067777/78/79
E-mail: forum@landmark-tata.com

14/1, 1st Main Road, 6th Cross,
Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru-560009
Phones: 22257083, 22267016
E-mail: jaicobgr@blr.vsnl.net.in
TBH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Vikram Trinetra House, 81/10, Vatal Nagaraj Road
Okalipuram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru-560021
Phone: 23422976
Mobiles: 9448049867/9686113194
Crescent Door No.148, 2nd Floor
(Next to Gopalan Mall/above DHL Express Cargo)
Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560028
Phone: 080-26756377
E-mail: manohar@bngm.ubspd.com
STOCKISTS
BELGAUM
ADAMYA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Door No. 3327, Belvi Building, Gondali Galli
Belgaum-590002 Mobile: 09448790619
GAURAV BOOK CENTRE
R.P.D. College Road, Tilakwadi, Belgaum
Mobile: 09341101352
BELLARY
TECHNO BOOK CENTRE
Bangalore Road, Bellary Mobile: 09448070489
BENGALURU
BOOK PARADISE
# 75, 8th Main, NIIT Campus, 4th Block,
Jayanagar, Bengaluru-560011 Phone: 26637466
E-mail: bookparadise@airtelmail.in
CHITRA BOOK HOUSE
#3, Thimmaiah Chambers (Behind Tribhuvan Theater)
Gandhinagar, Bengaluru-560009 Phone: 080-41496066
E-mail: chaitrabookhouse09@yahoo.in
GANGARAMS BOOKS BUREAU
72, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bengaluru-560001
Phones: 080-25581617, 25581618, 25586189
Fax: 080-25587540 E-mail: gangarams@vsnl.com
INFO BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
416, 8th A Main, 1st Block, HRBR Layout
Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru-560043
Phones: 080-25484300, 25486200
E-mail: infobooks98@yahoo.co.in
MAHALAXMI ENTERPRISES
Post Box No. 5617, Door No. 66, 57th A Cross, 6th Main,
4th Block, Rajajinagar,
Bengaluru-560010 Phone: 080-26742950
E-mail: hrr@vsnl.com / hrsatish@rediffmail.com
SAPNA BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.
3rd Main Road (Opp. to Hotel Vijay Residency)
Bengaluru-560009 Phone: 080-40114455
Fax: 080-22269648
E-mail: sapnabooks@vsnl.com
SURYA INFOTAINMENT PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
(Campus Book Shop)
Indian Institute of ManagementBangalore (IIMB)
Bannergahatta Road, Bengaluru-560076
E-mail: sipbooks@airtelbroadband.in
SURYA INFOTAINMENT PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Abhilaash, 12/A, Yamunabai Road,
Madhava Nagar, (Near Shivananda Stores Underbridge),
Bengaluru-560001
Phones: 080-22340902, 41121728
Fax: 080-22340904
E-mail: sipbooks@airtelmail.in
BIJAPUR
MOHAN BOOK DEPOT
Patil Complex, TST Cross Road,
Gandhi Chowk, Bijapur-586101
Mobile: 09448364038
DEVANGERE
SRI MAHALAKSHMI BOOK DEPOT
P.J. Extension, Akkamadhavi Road, Devangere
Phone: 08192-255591
DHARWAD
BHARAT BOOK DEPOT & PRAKASHANA
Shankar Plaza, P.B. Road (Opp. Kittel College)
Dharwad-580001Phone: 0836-2447349
KRISHNA BOOK HOUSE
KVV Complex (Opp. Kalabhavan), Dharwad-580001
Phones: 0836-2435116, 2445116
E-mail: krishnabookhouse.dwd@gmail.com
GULBARGA
SRI SIDDALINGESHWARA BOOK DEPOT
Saraswati Godam, Gulbarga-585101
Phone: 08472-226303 Mobile: 09448124431
E-mail: ssbdpl@rediffmail.com
HUBLI
KERALA
NATIONAL BOOK STALL

Koppikar Road, Hubli-580020
Phones: 0836-2367902 / 2353209
E-mail: nationalbook1@rediffmail.com
WHOLESALERS
VIJAYA BOOK CENTRE

(Behind Mangal Deep Complex)
Koppilar Road, Hubli-580020

37/116, Lisie Hospital Road,
Ernakulam-North, Cochin-682018
Phone: 0484-6562125
E-mail: vinodkv@bipgroup.com
MANGALORE
BOOK MARK
P.M. Rao Road, Mangalore
Phones: 0824-4265430, 4273030
BOOK WORLD
The Trade Centre, No. 9, 1st Basement,
Bunts Hostel Road, Mangalore-575003
Phones: 0824-2445484, 2438219
Mobile: 09845145858
E-mail: rm_bookworld@yahoo.co.in
BIBLIOSBOOK POINT
Door No. 4-33/3(1), (Opp. Govinda Dass College)
Main Road, NH-17, Surathkal-575014
(Dakshin Kannada)
Phone: 0824-2477080 Mobile: 09343560101
E-mail: bibliosbookpoint@gmail.com
SCHOOL BOOK COMPANY
(Book Selection)
1st Floor, School Book Building, Car Street,
Mangalore-575001 Phone: 0824-2496921
E-mail: schoolbookdigit@yahoo.co.in
SITA BOOK HOUSE
Bhagavathi, Kalakunja Road, Kodialbail,
Mangalore-575003 Phone: 0824-2497744
E-mail: sitabook@yahoo.com
sitabhouse@bsnl.in
MYSORE
GLOBAL AGENCIES
471, D. Subbiah Road, K.R. Muhalla
(Near Ramaswamy Circle), Mysore-570004
Phone: 0821-3012773
Mobile: 09900143297
E-mail: globalagenciesmysore@yahoo.in
SAUHARDA BOOK STORE
Door No. 1683, Hanumantha Rao Street,
2nd Main Road, Mysore-570001
Phone: 0821-2424394
E-mail: sauharda_bs@yahoo.co.in
SAPNA BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.
Narayan Shastry Road (Near Fab City)
Devaraja Mohalla, Mysore-570001
Phone: 0821-4004499
E-mail: sapna.mys@sapnaonline.com
SHIMOGA
SHIMOGA BOOK BUREAU
2nd Cross, Garden Area, Nehru Road,
Shimoga Phone: 08182-223911
Mobile: 09880397279
COCHIN

41/1212, Krishnaswamy Road, Pullepady, Ernakulam,
Cochin-682035
E-mail: ekm.info@tbhpd.com
ERNAKULAM
Acel Estate, Iyyattil Junction, Chittoor Road,
Ernakulam-682011 Phone: 0484-2368834
No. 40/8199-A, 1st Floor, Public Library Building, Convent
Road, Ernakulam-682035
Phones: 91-0484-2353901, 2373901, 2363905, 4064706
Fax: 91-0484-2365511
E-mail: ubspdekm@ekm.ubspd.com
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
25/2339 42, M.G. Road,
Thiruvananthapuram-695002
Phone: 0471-2331622
INDIA BOOK HOUSE
P.O. No. 213, Saive Prakasa Sabha Buildings
(First Floor), Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Thiruvananthapuram-695001
Phone: 0471-2475443
STOCKISTS
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
ANE BOOKS INDIA
T.C. 25/2710, # 6, Kohinoor Flats, Lukes Lane
Ambujavilasom Road, Trivandrum-695001
Phones: 0471-4068333, 4068777
E-mail: anebookstvm@airtelmail.in
TAMIL NADU
WHOLESALERS
CHENNAI
751, Mount Road, Chennai-600002
Phones: 28523938, 28523958, 28523984
Fax: 28520649 E-mail: aplchn@vsnl.net.in
17, Pycorfts Road, 1st Street,
Royaloettah, Chennai-600014
E-mail: asianchennai123@gmail.com

150, Agurchand Mansions (Ist Floor)
1, Mount Road Chennai-600002
Phones: 28461287, 28461289 Fax: 28460361
E-mail: chennai@bipgroup.com
116, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002
Phone: 28511951 Fax: 28528101
IBH BOOKS & MAGAZINES DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD.
140/1, Marshalls Road, 2nd Floor,
(Rukumani Lakshmipathy Salai)
Egmore, Chennai-600008
Phones: 044-28592581, 28545743
E-mail: narayanan@ibhworld.com
Old No. 12, New No. 23, Damodharan Street
T. Nagar, Chennai-600017
Phone: 044-42070237 Mobile: 9444145334
E-mail: chennai@ihtbh.com bi.chandrasekar@gmail.com
JAICO BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
No. 48, Arya Gowder Road
West Mambalam, Chennai-600033
Phones: 24803091, 24803092, 24803093
SRI ESWAR ENTERPRISES
Archana Arcade, No. 27, Natesan Street,
T. Nagar, Chennai-600017
Phones: 044-24345902, 24339591
Fax: 044-24339590
E-mail: yempeyes@nd3.vsnl.net.in
info@eswar.com
easwarbooks@vsnl.com
Laxmi Narayan Niwas, 3, Nallathambi Street, Wallajah
Road, Chennai-600002
Phones: 28524547, 28553168, 52157192
E-mail: viji@tbhpd.com
UBS PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD
No. 60, Nelson Manickam Road,
Near Lalas Masala Aminjikarai, Chennai-600029
Phones: 044-23746222, 23746351, 23746352
E-mail: ubspdche@che.ubspd.com
COIMBATORE
192, Big Bazar Street, Coimbatore-641001
Phone: 2390431 E-mail: higginbothams@vsnl.com
No. 88, N.G. Narayanaswamy Street
New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore-641044
Phones: 2520491, 2520496
E-mail: tbhcbe@vsnl.net
2nd & 3rd Floor, Sri Guru Towers, No. 17 Sathy Road,
Cross III, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore-641012
Phones: 0422-2499914 (Direct), 2499916, 2499917
MADURAI
21, Goodshed Street, Madurai-625001 Phone: 2340528
TBH PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

25/9A, Karpaga Complex, Good Shed Street
Madurai-625001 Phone: 0452-4371552
E-mail: tbhlbs_mdu@airtelbroadband.in
PONDICHERRY
34, Ambour Salai, Pondicherry-605001
Phone: 0413-2333836
TIRUNELVELI
Magnem Surakshaa Apartment, 59-A,
Trivandrum Road (Opp. Palayamkottai Bus Stand)
Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-627002
Phone: 0462-2574801, 2575016
TRICHY
25, Nandhikoil Street, Trichy-620002
Phone: 0431-2704418
STOCKISTS
CHENNAI
BOOK PALACE
25, Pycrofts Road, Triplicane, Chennai-600005
Phone: 044-28442322
GAUTAM BOOK CENTRE
1, Natesan Street, T Nagar, Chennai-17
Phone: 044-24315857
GOLDEN BOOK HOUSE
639/11, Poonamallee High Road, Aminjikarai
Chennai-600029
INDIAN BOOK HOUSE
45, South Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai-17
LANDMARK
3, Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam High Road
Chennai-600034 Phones: 28221000, 42144444
Mobile: 92822-44515
LANDMARK
Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002
Phones: 28495767, 28490455
NATIONAL BOOK TRADERS
12, Natesan Street, Chennai-17
Phones: 044-42867546, 24311380, 24349062
Mobile: 98403-33468 E-mail: mail@nbtonline.net
NEW STUDENT BOOK HOUSE
6, Bharathi Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600005
Phone: 28443100 E-mail: nsbh@rediffmail.com
ODYSSEY
6, First Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Chennai-600020 Mobile: 98404-84937
E-mail: pappu@odysseychennai.com
POWER BOOK HOUSE
Distributors & Library Suppliers
13, Kalki Nagar Main Road, Arumbakkam
Chennai-600106 Phone: 23633454
E-mail: powerbookhouse@vsnl.net
SARMAHA BOOKS
5/331, M.M.D.A. Colony, Maduravoil,
Chennai-600095 Phone: 044-23783105
Mobile: 9444182045
E-mail: sarmaha_books@yahoo.co.in
SNAMS BOOK HOUSE PVT LTD
Publishers & Distributors
1, Sannathi Street, Vadapalani, Chennai-600026
Phone: 044-43507171 Mobile: 93810-28872
SKB BOOK SHOP

33/33-A, 2nd Floor, Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam Road
Erode-638001 Mobile: 94433-04929
SRI KARTHIKEYA BOOK CENTRE
13, First Floor, Bus Stand Complex
Opp. to Brindhavan Hotels, Erode-638003
Phone: 0424-2241419 Mobile: 9442293699
KANCHIPURAM
TBH LIBRARY BOOK SUPPLIERS

7-A, Sunkurama Street (Opp. Madras High Court)
Parrys Corner, Chennai-600001
Phones: 044-22537156, 04144-225422
VBC BOOK CENTRE

25-B, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram-631501
VEDLAN BOOK SUPPLIERS

121, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam
Chennai-600034 Phone: 044-28173114
Mobile: 9789891808
E-mail: vedlanbs@yahoo.co.in
HARI & CO
153, W.C.C. Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari-629001
Phone: 04652-232114
COIMBATORE
BOOK N ALL
Vimal Buildings 1241, Big Bazar Street
Coimbatore-641 001
CHERAN BOOK HOUSE
238, Big Bazar Street, Coimbatore-641001
Phone: 0422-2396623
PAI & SONS
Next to UCO Bank,
Near Suguna Kalyanamantapam Avinashi Road,
Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641004
Mobile: 9443339453
Phones: 0422-2564239, 2568177
TILJAS BOOKS
211-212, Big Bazar Street, Near Clock Tower
Coimbatore-641001 Phone: 0422-2303029
CUDDALORE
INDIAN BOOK CENTRE
Convent Street, Cuddalore-607001
Phone: 0442-2231780
SRI SABARI BOOK CENTRE
79, Natarajapuram Road, Annamalai Nagar
Chidambaram-608002 Phone: 04144-239325
WISDOM BOOK CENTRE
107/1, SP Koil Street, Chidambaram-608 001
DINDIGUL
AYYANAR BOOK CENTRE
13, 14, Dudley School, Dindigul-624001
Phone: 0451-2426561
KANYAKUMARI
KOMALA STORES
12, AP Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari-629001
Phone: 04652-227018
SUDARSAN BOOKS
74, East of Tower, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari-629001
Phone: 04652-2228445
KARAIKUDI
SRI VINAYAKAR BOOK CENTRE
316/7, M.A.M. Building, Sekkalai Road
Karaikudi-630001 Phone: 04565-235660
Mobile: 9443123037
GNANAM BOOK CENTRE
Sekkalai Road, Five Lamps, Karaikudi-630001
KRISHNAGIRI
GOWRI BOOK CENTRE
5, Muthulakshmi Ammal Lane,
M.G. Road, Hosur, Krishnagiri-635107
MADURAI
GLOBAL BOOK SYNDICATE
No. 57, Teacher Colony, Mela Anna Thoppu
Madurai-625016 Phone: 0452-2360595
MALLIGAI BOOK CENTRE
11, West Veli Street, Opp. Madurai Junction
Madurai-625001 Phone: 0452-2341739
NATIONAL BOOK AGENCY
19, First Floor, Good Shed Street
Madurai-625001 Phone: 0452-2341304
SARVODAYA ILAKKIYA PANNAI
32/1, West Veli Street, Madurai-625001
Phones: 0452-2341746, 6548483
MOTHERLAND BOOK HOUSE

8/120, Raja Complex, Prakasam Street
Near P.S. Park, Erode-638001 Phone: 0424-2226164
SELVI BOOK SHOP

89, 1st Floor, Nethaji Road,
Near Arya Bhavan Signal
Madurai-625001
Phone: 0452-5380169
SELVAM BOOK CENTRE

11-C, Gandhi Road, Near Central Theatre
Erode-638001 Phone: 0424-257027
SWAMI BOOK AGENCY

1, New Cinema Bazar, Near Kishkinta Garments
Nethaji Road, Madurai-625001 Phone: 0452-2341383
ERODE
TURNING POINT
Ist Floor, Sri Venkatesh Towers,
75, Town Hall Road, Madurai-625001
Phones: 0452-2347398, 4370937
NAMAKKAL
AMMAN BOOK GALERY
4, MKP Complex, West Car Street,
Tiruchengode, Namakkal-637211 Phone: 98427-67666
PUDUCHERRY
NEW INDIAN BOOK AGENCY
117, Kamaraj Salai, Opp. to M.O.H. Petrol Bunk
Thatachanvady, Puducherry-605009
Phone: 0413-2275051
VINAYAKA BOOK PALACE
45, MG Road Opp to Perumal Koil Station
Puducherry-605001 Phone: 0413-232336
E-mail: vinayakbookpalace@rediffmail.com
SALEM
AJANTHA BOOK CENTRE
127, Cherry Roa, Salem-636007 Phone: 0427-2417755
BOOKZILLA
Five Roads, Salem-636004 Phone: 0427-2330680
E-mail: bookzilla@sancharnet.in
S K B BOOK SHOP
137-A, Cherry Road, Salem-636001
Phone: 0427-2452579
SIVAGANGAI
KNOWLEDGE BOOK HOUSE
Muthuganesh Tower, Alagappa Engineering College Post,
Near Sriram Nagar, Railway Gate
Karaikudi-626004 Phone: 04565-230262
E-Mail: knowledge_kkd@yahoo.com
THANJAVUR
APPAR BOOK STALL
1621, South Main Road, Thanjavur-613009
Phone: 04362-237348
L K R PUTHAKA NILAYAM
210-E/1785, South Main Street, Thanjavur-613009
THIRUVANNAMALAI
COLLEGE BOOK CENTRE
85-K, Thirumanjana Gopuram Street
Tiruvannamalai-606601 Phone: 04175-224022
SRI SANGARI BOOK HOUSE
3/1-5, By Pass Main Road, Gandhi Nagar
Thiruvannamalai-606601 Phone: 98435-39539
TIRUNELVELI
CHITRADEVI BOOK CENTRE
44, T.M. Building, Tirunelveli Junction
Tirunelveli-627002 Phone: 0462-233889
NEW PADMA BOOK STALL
39, T.M. Buildings, Tirunelveli-627001
Phone: 0462-2332708
PADMA BOOK STALL

56, T.M. Buildings, Tirunelveli-627001
Phone: 0462-2337650
VELAVAN BOOK CENTRE
Sugantham Complex, 104-A, Trivandrum Road
Opp. VOC Ground, Tirunelveli-627002
TRICHY
COLLEGE BOOK SHOPPEY
No. 5, 1st Floor, Vignesh Aparna,
Vayalur Road, Puthur, Trichy-620017
Phone: 0431-4030298 Mobile: 98424-76419
GOLDEN BOOK HOUSE
No. 5, Ist Floor, Vignesh Aparna, Vayalur Road,
Near Bishop Heber College Puthur, Trichy-620017
Phone: 0431-2771298 Mobile: 94432-65298
E-mail: goldenbookhouse1@gmail.com
INTERNATIONAL BOOKS
23, Nadhi Koil Street, Teppakulam, Trichy-620002
Phones: 0431-2703743/2711599
P.R. & SONS
21, Veeramamuni Complex, Opp. Chatram Bus Stand
Trichy-620002 Phone: 0431-2702824
Mobile: 94433-70597
P.R. BOOK SHOPPE
PNR Building, Malaivasal, Trichy-2
Phones: 0431-4011902, 2709924
TRICHY BOOK HOUSE
87-A, Devar Colony, Ist Floor, Thillai Nagar
West Extention, Trichy-620018
Phones: 0431-27666815 / 2764198
E-mail: tbh70@rediffmail.com
VISWAS BOOK CENTRE
Nandhi Koil Street, Teppakulam, Trichy-620002
TUTICORIN
CHITRADEVI COLLEGE BOOK DEPOT
280/575, Main Road, Kovilpatti Phone: 04632-230739
VELLORE
ADIGALAR BOOK HOUSE
28, Sarathy Mansion, Ist Floor, Vellore-632004
Phone: 0416-2221675
BALAJI BOOK STORES
Vit Campus Deemed University, Vellore-632014
Phone: 0416-2249354
BHARATH BOOK HOUSE
38/39, Jawans Market, Burma Bazar
Vellore-632001 Phone: 0416-22233670
VELLORE BOOK CENTRE
34, Sarthi Mansion, Vellore-632004 Phone: 0416-2225034
VILLUPURAM
BOOK PARK
171/E/15 Rks Complex, Nehruji Road
Villupuram-605602 Phone: 04146-220266
VIRUDUNAGAR
SRI MARIYAMMAN STORES
439, Main Bazar, Virudunagar-626001
Phone: 04562-245417

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