About the Book
Features
- New Terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Case studies are included for reference.
- Let’s Do/Geo Activity reinforces knowledge through activities and projects.
- Think/Discuss stimulates young minds and develops analytical power.
- Let’s Recall summarizes the key concepts.
- Frequently Asked Questions given with answers at the end of the book.
About the Authors
Shopna Ghosh, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration, has over 38 years of teaching experience. She has subject expertise in history, geography and English. She was on the board of The International School, Sri Lanka, and has authored many books.
Sumita Banerjea, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, has authored many books and has also written extensively for various newspaper and magazines.About the Authors
Shopna Ghosh, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration, has over 38 years of teaching experience. She has subject expertise in history, geography and English. She was on the board of The International School, Sri Lanka, and has authored many books.
Sumita Banerjea, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, has authored many books and has also written extensively for various newspaper and magazines.About the Authors
Shopna Ghosh, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration, has over 38 years of teaching experience. She has subject expertise in history, geography and English. She was on the board of The International School, Sri Lanka, and has authored many books.
Sumita Banerjea, MA, Bed, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, has authored many books and has also written extensively for various newspaper and magazines.Features
- Perfect for telecommuters, business travelers and even families – online collaboration is the new web frontier
- The days of bulky, expensive computer programs are fading fast
- The new paradigm is one in which people use Web-based applications to work, socialize and play without doling out big bucks for bloated software applications that cost more than they're worth.
Features
- Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
- Well-balanced selection of prose and poetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
- Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
- Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
- All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
- Attractive and very colourful presentation of text
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- Worksheets linked to Main Coursebook units
- A comprehension passage in every worksheet
- Reinforcement of grammar, vocabulary, writing and study skills
- Two papers provided for summative assessment
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- Learning focus outlines the topics explained in the chapter.
- Fact byte contains interesting trivia related to the subject.
- Knowledge corner provides additional information related to the topic.
- Find encourages learners to discover things for themselves.
- Think improves analytical skills and makes the learner realize the relevance of the topic in the present-day scenario.
- Personality link showcases real-life examples thereby making learning a fun experience.
- We have learnt recapitulates the key concepts and definitions.
- Read and learn tests the knowledge and understanding of the learner on the basis of their reading.
- Find and learn rejects rote learning and calls for investigating the truth of things.
- Do and learn encourages the idea of learning by doing.
Features
- Learning focus outlines the topics explained in the chapter.
- Fact byte contains interesting trivia related to the subject.
- Knowledge corner provides additional information related to the topic.
- Find encourages learners to discover things for themselves.
- Think improves analytical skills and makes the learner realize the relevance of the topic in the present-day scenario.
- Personality link showcases real-life examples thereby making learning a fun experience.
- We have learnt recapitulates the key concepts and definitions.
- Read and learn tests the knowledge and understanding of the learner on the basis of their reading.
- Find and learn rejects rote learning and calls for investigating the truth of things.
- Do and learn encourages the idea of learning by doing.
Features
- New case studies, strategies, and tactics from the legendary author who launched the revolution in business “at the bottom of the pyramid.”
- Presents up-to-the-minute answers to executives’ crucial questions: Is there a market? Is there profit? Is there innovation? Is this a global opportunity?
- Contains new interviews with several CEOs who are succeeding in emerging markets.
Features
- Interactive text accompanied by interesting visuals.
- Attractive and colourful layout.
- Life skills, personality development, and creativity have been integrated into various topics.
- Number games, a part of all the books, sharpen the mathematical skills of the students.
- Know with Derek gives extra information on the topic under discussion.
- In Grow with Derek, the author shares some personal experiences with the students, which also serve as learning tools.
Features
- Interactive text accompanied by interesting visuals.
- Attractive and colourful layout.
- Life skills, personality development, and creativity have been integrated into various topics.
- Number games, a part of all the books, sharpen the mathematical skills of the students.
- Know with Derek gives extra information on the topic under discussion.
- In Grow with Derek, the author shares some personal experiences with the students, which also serve as learning tools.
Features
- Interactive text accompanied by interesting visuals.
- Attractive and colourful layout.
- Life skills, personality development, and creativity have been integrated into various topics.
- Number games, a part of all the books, sharpen the mathematical skills of the students.
- Know with Derek gives extra information on the topic under discussion.
- In Grow with Derek, the author shares some personal experiences with the students, which also serve as learning tools.
Features
- Up-to-date and easy to follow
- Over 12,000 words and phrases, as used in the Longman Basic English Dictionary culled out of the British National corpora
- Easy definitions in English, using only simple, basic set of words
- Focus on colloquialism and spoken language in both source and target languages
- Emphasis on the use of the Indian language equivalents of English words, thus facilitating learning
- Thousands of authentic examples in both English and the Indian languages showing how these words are to be used
About the Authors
Longman’s English dictionaries are the leading dictionaries for learners of English of all ages and levels who want to learn more about English: definitions, everyday usage, pronunciation etc.
National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative to make knowledge-based texts accessible in all major Indian languages listed in the Constitution, through translation and therefore, to increase access to knowledge in many critical areas.
Central Institute of Indian Languages aims at coordinating the development of Indian languages through scientific studies and inter-disciplinary research, which would contribute to mutual enrichment of languages.Features
- Up-to-date and easy to follow
- Over 12,000 words and phrases, as used in the Longman Basic English Dictionary culled out of the British National corpora
- Easy definitions in English, using only simple, basic set of words
- Focus on colloquialism and spoken language in both source and target languages
- Emphasis on the use of the Indian language equivalents of English words, thus facilitating learning
- Thousands of authentic examples in both English and the Indian languages showing how these words are to be used
About the Authors
Longman’s English dictionaries are the leading dictionaries for learners of English of all ages and levels who want to learn more about English: definitions, everyday usage, pronunciation etc.
National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative to make knowledge-based texts accessible in all major Indian languages listed in the Constitution, through translation and therefore, to increase access to knowledge in many critical areas.
Central Institute of Indian Languages aims at coordinating the development of Indian languages through scientific studies and inter-disciplinary research, which would contribute to mutual enrichment of languages.Features
- A chapter devoted to creating JAVA executables
- Illustrates the use of basic utility classes
- Detailed coverage of networking in Java with application development
- Virtual machine and API programming
- Over 300 solved programs
- Over 400 review questions
- Sample project: library management system
- Appendix on JAR tools
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Innovative preliminary ‘Ice-breaker’ section before each chapter to help in introducing lessons to students
- Detailed explanation of all the activities in the students’ book
- Suggested timings for lessons
- Notes on the material and preparation necessary for teaching the coursebook
- Detailed appendices with tables charting regular and irregular verbs, active and passive tense forms, spelling rules, and common errors made by Indian students.
- Answer keys to all the activities and exercises in the students’ book
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Adorable Characters Aladini, Anjali and Aryan introduce the topics that will be learnt in each chapter
- Quick Questions and Check Your Progress questions interspersed with the text for quick self-testing help in the formative assessment
- Quick Fact provides interesting tidbits of information related to the topic at hand
- Quick Tip presents useful alternative options/shortcuts for performing operations
- Recap Time at the end of each chapter for quick and easy recapitulation
- Assessment Time contains carefully graded exercises to test the knowledge of concepts learnt. Besides, these can also be used for summative assessment.
- Activity Time for practical hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding and to hone computer skills
- Notes for the Teacher contain suggestions on how to introduce the various topics
- Project Work, sample Olympiad Questions and Tech Terms have been included
- Free Poster for classes 1 and 2
Features
- Tailor-made for undergraduates and designed to inform without overwhelming students with unnecessary jargon
- Comprehensively covers the key ideas of calculus over 17 chapters, with 3 chapters covering the preliminaries, 7 chapters dedicated to differential calculus and 7 chapters dedicated to integral calculus
- In-depth theoretical analysis of each and every topic
- Comprehensive coverage on topics such as successive differentiation and maxima and minima
- Practical applications of the concepts of differentiation and integration are explained in detail to give students firm perspective on the subjectFeatures
- Complete coverage of the course of various universities across India
- Inclusion of current advances like: IPTV, Blogging, RFID, Brain Computer Interface
- Exhaustive discussion on MS Office 2003
- Discussion on Windows 7
- Coverage on MS Office 2007
- Excellent pedagogy: Chapter openers, Chapter objectives, Fact files and things to remember, Further reading, Exercises
Features
- Lucid coverage of convergent tests for sequences and series
- Solutions of first order differential equations and in depth coverage of curve tracing
- Applications to one-dimensional heat equations, wave equations and Laplace equations
- Numerical methods include Cubic Spline method, Runge-Kutta methods and Adams–Bashforth–Moulton methods
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- Detailed examination of special probability distributions
- A separate chapter on estimation theory
- Detailed examination of regression and correlation analysis
- A separate chapter on queuing theory
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- Solved problems in each chapter help the students relate to the core concepts easily
- Numerous review questions and the multiple choice questions provide students with a systematic learning approach
- Model question papers and their solutions have been included to equip the student with adequate practice material
Features
The up-to-the-minute SQL tutorial for everyone who wants to create applications, query data, or manage databases
Updated to cover the latest ANSI/ISO standards
Covers SQL as implemented in MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server
Covers everything from the basics through optimization, security, and enterprise techniques
Step-by-step instructions, examples, quizzes, exercises, and tips
About the Authors
Ryan Stephens and Ron Plew are entrepreneurs, speakers, and cofounders of Perpetual Technologies, Inc. (PTI), a fast-growing IT management and consulting firm. PTI specializes in database technologies, primarily Oracle and SQL servers running on all UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft platforms. Starting out as data analysts and database administrators, Ryan and Ron now lead a team of impressive technical subject matter experts who manage databases for clients worldwide. They authored and taught database courses for Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis for five years and have authored more than a dozen books on Oracle, SQL, database design, and high availability of critical systems.
Arie D. Jones is the principal technology manager for Perpetual Technologies, Inc. (PTI) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Arie leads PTI’s team of experts in planning, design, development, deployment, and management of database environments and applications to achieve the best combination of tools and services for each client. He is a regular speaker at technical events and has authored several books and articles pertaining to database-related topics.
Features
- Chapter outlines to give an overview of the chapter
- Modular questions to test a students’ understanding
Features
- Mapped to CEFR standards for language learning
- Diagnostic tool for initial assessment – Read and Proceed
- Theme-based chapters – ‘Travel’, ‘Gender’, ‘Health’, ‘Disaster Management’, ‘Sport’
- Comprehension passages from popular books, magazines, newspapers and Web sites
- Activity-based interactive models of exercises
- A two-tier evaluation system for periodic assessment
Features
- The language used is lucid and can be easily understood by the students.
- Maps have been provided wherever required.
- Answers to the questions are to the point covering all the major arguments.
- The book strictly adheres to the syllabus of semester I of B.A. Programme course.
- Sources have been mentioned in details including the recent archaeological findings.
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- List of Maps and Figures
- Abbreviations
- Survey of Sources and Historiographical Trends
- Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Cultures
- Advent of Food Production; Neolithic Cultures.
- Harappan Civilization
- Society, Polity, Economy and Religion as reflected in Vedic Literature.
- Development from sixth to fourth centuries B.C.
- Bibliography
