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&‘This Hindu Sahiya dynasty is now extinct, and of the whole house there is no longer the slightest remnant in existence. We must say that, in all their grandeur, they never slackened in the ardent desire of doing that which is good and right, that they were men of noble sentiment and noble bearing.... More

The book examines the trade liberalization measures, which were initiated in India during 1991 and which focused on manufacturing industries.  This industry was considered because of its strong inter-sectoral links and its capacity to stimulate the growth of other sectors. The resulting liberal tra... More

Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in 1966 at the age of fifteen, when her soul-wrenching song ?Society?s Child? became a hit. An intimate portrait of an interracial relationship, ?Society?s Child? climbed the charts despite the fact that many radio stations across the country refused to p... More

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Janis Ian's memoir of her more than forty years in the music business. Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in 1966 at the age of fifteen when her soul-wrenching song "Society's Child" became a national hit. An intimate portrait of an interracial ... More

This comprehensive book collects contributions from leading international scholars to highlight the diverse qualitative approaches available to organizational researchers, each grounded in its own philosophy. The editors provide a cutting edge, globally oriented resource on the state of qualitative ... More

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference on Theory and Applications of Models of Computation, TAMC 2014, held in Singapore, in May 2015. The 35 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. The papers treat all topics re... More

Experience the thrill of reading Ender's Game all over againGo deeper into the complexities of Orson Scott Card's classic novel with science fiction and fantasy writers, YA authors, military strategists, including:<P><P> Ender prequel series coauthor Aaron Johnston on Ender and the evolution of t... More

Athletic and strong willed, Princess Emmajin's determined to do what no woman has done before: become a warrior in the army of her grandfather, the Great Khan Khubilai. In the Mongol world the only way to achieve respect is to show bravery and win glory on the battlefield. The last thing she wants... More

A Korean Tale. Two brothers split a rice harvest. Each brother is concerned that the other many not have enough and deposits a bag of rice each night in the other's house. Neither can understand why his store of rice remains the same, until they meet one night on the path between their houses.... More

Radiology plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis and management of childhood diseases. This is reflected in both paediatric and radiology post graduate exams, where candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of paediatric pathology, clinical manifestations and appropriate radiological in... More

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th CCF Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2015, held in Hefei, China, in October 2015.   The 18 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 158 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on process... More

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th CCF Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2016, held in Xi'an, China, in August 2016.   The 21 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on pro... More

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th CCF Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2016, held in Xi'an, China, in August 2016.   The 21 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on pro... More

This book examines key points of J. R. R. Tolkien's life and writing career in relation to his views on humanism and feminism, particularly his sympathy for and toleration of those who are different, deemed unimportant, or marginalized--namely, the Other. Jane Chance argues such empathy derived ... More

This literary study examines the scholarly and mythological roots of the author’s beloved stories, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.J.R.R. Tolkien captured the imaginations of generations with his expansive fantasy worlds and tales of high adventure. But Tolkien was also an accomplishe... More

Interdisciplinary in approach, Tolkien the Medievalist provides a fresh perspective on J. R. R. Tolkien's Medievalism. In fifteen essays, eminent scholars and new voices explore how Professor Tolkien responded to a modern age of crisis - historical, academic and personal - by adapting his scholarshi... More

The book focuses on major aspects of Norbert Elias's social theory through research on supposed “minor” topics, such as manners, sports, leisure and cultural practices. While many of his publications became essential for scholars in the different disciplines concerned, the development of the figurat... More

Leadership today involves fewer and fewer borders as global corporations fashion their strategies around integrating production and delivering value worldwide. Transforming a global organization to a global network of interconnected and integrated operations is no easy task. From a leadership perspe... More

Don't compete with me in talent. My five branches share the same cultivation, and I have the Demonic Lotus Legacy, the Sky Flipping Palm, and the condensed Nuwa Stone. Don't fight with me for a woman. I am elegant and elegant like a flower. I am a human beauty. I am a demi-human princess. I am a dra... More

Don't compete with me in talent. My five branches share the same cultivation, and I have the Demonic Lotus Legacy, the Sky Flipping Palm, and the condensed Nuwa Stone. Don't fight with me for a woman. I am elegant and elegant like a flower. I am a human beauty. I am a demi-human princess. I am a dra... More

Don't compete with me in talent. My five branches share the same cultivation, and I have the Demonic Lotus Legacy, the Sky Flipping Palm, and the condensed Nuwa Stone.Don't fight with me for a woman. I am elegant and elegant like a flower. I am a human beauty. I am a demi-human princess. I am a drag... More

Don't compete with me in talent. My five branches share the same cultivation, and I have the Demonic Lotus Legacy, the Sky Flipping Palm, and the condensed Nuwa Stone.Don't fight with me for a woman. I am elegant and elegant like a flower. I am a human beauty. I am a demi-human princess. I am a drag... More

Don't compete with me in talent. My five branches share the same cultivation, and I have the Demonic Lotus Legacy, the Sky Flipping Palm, and the condensed Nuwa Stone.Don't fight with me for a woman. I am elegant and elegant like a flower. I am a human beauty. I am a demi-human princess. I am a drag... More

The first time they met, she had watched him collapse in front of her, and in a panic she had dialed 120 and left. He had originally thought that this was just a passing pass, but fate had already determined him at this moment. Once again, she met the dumbstruck Gu Yinan. Because of her guilt and se... More

The first time they met, she had watched him collapse in front of her, and in a panic she had dialed 120 and left. He had originally thought that this was just a passing pass, but fate had already determined him at this moment. Once again, she met the dumbstruck Gu Yinan. Because of her guilt and se... More