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Books Alert

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April-August 2018

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Index

Subject Page No.

Biotechnology 3-4 Civil Engineering 5-6 Computer Science 7-9 General 10-13 Management 14-18 Psychology 19-20 Reference 21-22

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Biotechnology

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.

Introduction to Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ

Culture

Author-Purohit,D Sunil

Publisher-PHI, 2013

ISBN-9788120346772

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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.

The Genetics of Cognitive Nuroscience

Editor -Goldberg, Terry E

Publisher-PHI, 2011

ISBN- 978-8120342996

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Civil Engineering

The book is complete in all respects in theory and practice, and covers the syllabi of degree,

diploma, centificate and draftsman courses. It is based on the departmental practice and I.S.I

specifications. Technical data, tables, conversion tables and other information of practical nature are

all given in the books. Besides these, the book contains a number of drawings and plates of practical

nature, which would be useful for civil engineering, drawing and designing. In addition to estimating,

costing, analysis or rates, specifications, etc., the book contains many other chapters, practical data,

charts and tables which have great utility for practising engineers, architects and others in the

profession. As a reference book, it is a lifelong companion

Estimating & Costing in Civil Engineering

Author- Dutta, BN

Publisher- UBS Publishers

Edition- 28th Rev.

ISBN- 978-8174767707

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This book provides comprehensive and accountable information on transport planning, it includes

all the necessary literature on traffic studies, how to conduct traffic surveys, analysis of information,

upgrading the facility, traffic controls, design guidelines, road markings, and all the other

information on traffic management.

This comprehensive unique practice-oriented book covers in depth the various types of prestressed concrete bridges. It provides a lucid exposition of the theory and design of various types of prestressed concrete bridge decks such as slab tee beam continuous girder rigid frame cellular box girder and cable-stayed types conforming to the National Highway Loading Standards and the specifications of the Indian Roads Congress. A step-by-step approach is adopted in presenting the detailed designs of various types of prestressed concrete bridge decks. This state-of-the-art book also deals with the planning and economical aspects construction maintenance and rehabilitation of prestressed concrete bridges with practical examples together with illustrations of worlds prominent prestressed concrete bridges. The book will serve as a comprehensive text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil structural and highway engineering courses offered by various universities in India. It would also serve as a useful reference material for the practising engineers and teachers.

Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning

Author- Kadiyali, L .R

Publisher-Khanna, 2017

Edition-1st

ISBN- 978-8174092205

Prestressed Concrete Bridges

Author-Raju, NKrishna

Publisher-CBS,2016

ISBN-978-8123917009

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Computer Science

Learn how to build dynamic, data-driven Web applications using PHP. Covering the latest release of

this cross-platform, open-source scripting language, PHP: A Beginner's Guide teaches you how to

write basic PHP programs and enhance them with more advanced features such as MySQL and

SQLite database integration, XML input, and third-party extensions. This fast-paced tutorial

provides one-stop coverage of software installation, language syntax and data structures, flow

control routines, built-in functions, and best practices.

PHP: A Beginner’s Guide

Author-Vaswani, Vikram

Publisher- McGraw Hill Education, 2017

ISBN-978-0070140691

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Big data has become big business, and companies and organizations of all sizes are struggling to find

ways to retrieve valuable information from their massive data sets with becoming overwhelmed.

Enter Hadoop and this easy-to-understand For Dummies guide. Hadoop for Dummies helps

readers understand the value of big data, make a business case for using Hadoop, navigate the

Hadoop ecosystem and build and manage Hadoop applications and clusters.

The brand-new Fifth Edition of PHP and MySQL Web Development fully reflects the latest

versions of PHP and MySQL to help your students master today's best practices for succeeding with

Hadoop for Dummies

Author-Roos, Dirkde et al.

Publisher- McGraw Hill Education, 2017

ISBN-978-812655051

PHP & MySQL Web Development

Author- Welling, Luke

Publisher- Pearson

Edition-5th, 2017

ISBN-978-9332582736

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PHP 7 and MySQL 5.7 web database development. New coverage of security, cloud and mobile

development and using the PEAR repository's massive resources have been added to this edition.

The authors teach all these things while maintaining the clarity and character that thousands of

readers have found so appealing in the book's first four editions

This book is indispensable for Excel intermediate users, power users, and would-be power users.

Fully updated for the new release, this latest edition provides comprehensive, soup-to-nuts coverage,

delivering over 900 pages of Excel tips, tricks and techniques readers won't find anywhere else.

Thoroughly updated to cover the Excel interface, file formats, enhanced interactivity with other

Office applications, and upgraded collaboration features. This power-user's guide is packed with

procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel's capabilities with Visual Basic for Applications.

Includes templates and worksheets from the book that are downloadable on the website.

Excel 2016: Power Programming with VBA

Author- Alexander, Michael

Publisher- Wiley, 2016

Edition-1st

ISBN-978-8126560608

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General

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP 5E, uses a unique three-pronged approach to teach leadership

concepts and theory, and takes students to the next level by developing their competencies in

applying the concepts and development leadership skills they can immediately start using in their

personal and professional lives. The authors combine traditional theory with cutting-edge leadership

topics in a concise presentation that is packed with real-world examples. The text constantly puts the

student in the leadership role engaging them in applying the concepts, as well as providing step-by-

step behavior models for effectively handling leadership functions. EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

5E innovative three-pronged approach provides the greatest array and quality of learning

opportunities.

Effective Leadership

Author- Lussier,Robert N

Publisher- Cengage, 2011

Edition-

ISBN-978-8131519455

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In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge

of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast

amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter &

Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents

a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains

an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and

achieving success understands how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science,

we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

This Book Deals With The Hard Reality Of The New And Surfacing Corporate Crimes And Frauds

Of Financial Nature In India. It Brings Out The Modus Used By The 21st Century Financial

The Power of Habit Author- Duhigg, Charles

Publisher- Random House, 2013

ISBN-978-0812981605

Corporate Crimes &Financial Frauds

Author-Sharma, Sumit

Publisher-m Authorspress

Edition-1st, 2013

ISBN-978-81-7273-712-2

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Criminals To Commit Crimes And The Loopholes In The System, Which Allows Them To Escape

The Law. It Is An Attempt To Examine The New Age Corporate Crimes & Financial Frauds In

Indian Perspective, With A Reference To Provisions Of International Laws Relating To Such

Crimes.

Thoughtfully Ruthless lays out the secret to rapid business growth by showing you how to magically invent more time, catapult your energy, and boost the productivity of your resources. Author Val Wright has worked with leaders of all stripes—from doctors to musicians to Fortune 50 C-suite executives—to help them unlock their potential and achieve the next level of success. Her experiences have shown time and time again that it's not the economy, or the market conditions, or the competition that's holding your business back.

The secret to exponential growth lies within how leaders ruthlessly manage their time, energy, and resources in parallel. Everyone is on a virtual center stage with the whole world watching and reporting every move, leaders need to know how to be ruthless in a thoughtful way. This book shows you how to become that kind of leader, and how to adopt the habits, skills, and practices of some of the most successful business leaders of our time. You'll learn how to become sensibly selfish, how to spend your time and energy, and what issues to delegate or ignore so you can clear your slate to focus on what really matters to you.

Thoughtfully Ruthless

Author-Wright,Val

Publisher- Wiley, 2017

ISBN-978-1119222576

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Raghuram Rajan was one of the few economists who warned of the global financial crisis before it hit. Now, as the world struggles to recover, it's tempting to blame what happened on just a few greedy bankers who took irrational risks and left the rest of us to foot the bill. In Fault Lines, Rajan argues that serious flaws in the economy are also to blame, and warns that a potentially more devastating crisis awaits us if they aren't fixed.

Rajan shows how the individual choices that collectively brought about the economic meltdown--made by bankers, government officials, and ordinary homeowners--were rational responses to a flawed global financial order in which the incentives to take on risk are incredibly out of step with the dangers those risks pose. He traces the deepening fault lines in a world overly dependent on the indebted American consumer to power global economic growth and stave off global downturns.

Fault Lines

Author-Rajan, Raghuram G

Publisher- Collins Business,2017

ISBN- 978-0691152639

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Management

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Jill Dyché's The CRM Handbook is a good read for CRM novices and seasoned practitioners alike.

Dyché's well-written, pragmatic approach to understanding CRM's evolution and purpose is a map

to a successful CRM program. Dyché uncovers the truth behind the CRM software vendor hype,

highlights some common roadblocks to CRM project development, and describes how to delineate

and prioritize CRM initiatives."

The CRM Handbook: A Business Guide to

Customer Relationship Management

Author-Dyche, Jill

Publisher- Pearson, 2011

ISBN-9780201730623

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Every day begins with the same challenge: too many tasks on your to-do list and not enough time to

accomplish them. Perhaps you tell yourself to just buckle down and get it all done--skip lunch, work

a longer day. Maybe you throw your hands up, recognize you can't do it all, and just begin fighting

the biggest fire or greasing the squeakiest wheel. And yet you know how good it feels on those days

when you're working at peak productivity, taking care of difficult and meaty projects while also

knocking off the smaller tasks that have been hanging over your head forever. Those are the times

when your day didn't run you--you ran your day. To have more of those days more often, you need

to discover what works for you given your strengths, your preferences, and the things you must

accomplish. Whether you're an assistant or the CEO, whether you've been in the workforce for 40

years or are just starting out, this guide will help you be more productive.

HBR Guide to Being More Productive

Author- Harvard Business Review

Publisher- HBR Press, 2017

ISBN-978-1633693081

Horngren’s Cost Accounting

Author-Dotor, Srikant M

Publisher-Pearson

Edition-6th , 2018

ISBN-978-9352860197

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Cost accounting provides key data to managers for planning and controlling, as well as costing

products, services, even customers. Cost Accounting, 16e focuses on how this discipline would

help managers make better decisions, as cost accountants are increasingly becoming integral

members of company’s decision-making teams. In order to emphasize this prominence in decision

making, the authors have used the ‘different costs for different purposes’ theme throughout this

book. By focusing on basic concepts, analyses, uses and procedures instead of procedures alone.

Legal Aspects of Business by Akhileshwar Pathak continues to have an interface of law with

management. The unique learning by discovering approach adopted in the book makes the teaching

and learning of business laws interesting and engaging. The major highlight of this new edition is the

inclusion of the new Companies Act, 2013.

Legal Aspects of Business

Author-Pathak, Abhileshwar

Publisher- McGraw Hill Education

Edition-6th,2018

ISBN-9789339205409

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International Business is conducted around the globe across cultures, languages, traditions and a

range of economic, political and technological landscapes. International Management. Managing

Across Borders and Cultures examines the challenges to the manager’s role associated with adaptive

leadership and thoroughly prepares students for the complicated yet fascinating discipline of

international and global management.

No matter the size, companies operating overseas are faced with distinct scenarios. In order to be

successful, they must accurately assess the components that shape their strategies, operations and

overall function. The ninth edition trains students and practicing managers for careers in this

evolving global environment by exposing them to effective strategic, interpersonal and

organizational skills, while focusing on sustainability.

International Management

Author-Helen, Deresky

Publisher- Pearson

Edition- 9th , 2017

ISBN-978-9332584730

Operation Management

Author-Stevenson, Wiiliam J

Publisher- McGraw Hill Education

Edition-13th ,2017

ISBN-978-1259667473

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Stevenson's Operations Management features integrated, up-to-date coverage of current topics and

industry trends, while preserving the core concepts that have made the text the market leader in this

course for over a decade. Stevenson's careful explanations and approachable format support

students in understanding the important operations management concepts as well as applying tools

and methods with an emphasis on problem solving. Through detailed examples and solved

problems, short cases and readings on current issues facing businesses, and auto-gradable end of

chapter problems and application-oriented assignments available in Connect Operations

Management, students learn by doing, and the Thirteenth Edition continues to offer more support

for 'doing Operations' than any other.

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Psychology

Physiological Psychology: An Introduction explains the dynamic interaction between physiology and

psychology through key biological concepts. By using an interactive approach, which has been

extensively applied in the classroom, the author presents core concepts and topics in a manner that

is coherent, lucid and easy to recall.

The book includes detailed coverage of human evolution, central and peripheral nervous systems,

hormonal regulation of behaviour and hemispheric specializations of the brain. Each chapter offers

a historical development of the topics and up-to-date reviews of literature in the rapidly changing

fields of neuroscience and biopsychology.

Physiological Psychology

Author-Khosla, Metu

Publisher- Sage

Edition- 1st

ISBN-978-9386062116

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This revision of the cutting edge, most comprehensive text for this exciting field presents new

frameworks for understanding positive emotions and human strengths. The authors—all leading

figures in the field—show how to apply the science to improve schooling, the workplace, and

cooperative lifestyles among people. Well-crafted exercises engage students in applying major

principles in their own lives, and more than 50 case histories and comments from leaders in the field

vividly illustrate key concepts as they apply to real life.

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Positive Psychology

Author-Snyder, C.R. & Lopez.J Shane

Publisher- McGraw Hill Education

Edition- 2nd

ISBN-978-1412990622

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Reference

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GATE 2019 Mechanical Engineering from GKP’s GATE Prep Series is among popular GATE

books for mechanical engineering. Since its inception in 1994, the book has become student’s choice

when looking for ME GATE books. Our study material is also among preferred IES mechanical

books by students.

Mechanical Engineering: Gate 2019

Publisher- G.K Pub

Edition- 18th , 2018

ISBN-978-9387766044

Electrical Engineering: GATE 2019

Publisher- G.K.Pub

Edition-18th, 2018

ISBN-978-9387766037

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GATE 2019 Electrical Engineering from GKP’s GATE Prep Series is among best books for GATE preparation

for electrical engineering. Since its inception in 1994, the book has become student’s choice when looking for

GATE EE books. The book is also ideal for aspirants of IES electrical engineering.

GATE 2019 Computer Science & Information Technology from GKP’s GATE Prep Series is

among popular GATE computer science books. Since its inception in 1994, the book has become

student’s choice when looking for GATE books for CSE.

Computer Science & Information Technology:

GATE 2019

Publisher- G.K. Pub

Edition-18th ,2018

ISBN-978-9387766013