V K Ahluwalia
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Knowledge about the environment is key to its protection and improvement. It is important for us to understand the laws that govern the ongoing processes within the environment. Environmental studies is of significant importance to scientists and environmentalists because of rapid loss of biodiversity, sudden and unpredictable climate changes, water pollution, ozone layer depletion, and land degradation.
Environmental Studies: basic concepts discusses the various ...
The intermediates described in this book include different types of phenols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and ketones (acetophenones, w-substituted acetophenones, propiophenones, butyrophenones, benzophenones, phenyl ketones and some miscellaneous ketones). The preparation of heterocyclic compounds (O-containing, S-containing, N-containing, N & S-containing) is also described. The synthesis of certain miscellaneous compounds of the type benzyl cyanides, ...
This book deals with general information about work in Organic Chemistry Laboratory, viz., safety, first aid, different types of apparatus and their assemblies used for various types of reactions, stirring arrangements, heating techniques and low temperature experiments.Various methods used for purification of organic compounds have been described. Besides the normal technique, the book includes write-up about molecular distillation, chromatography and ...
The book starts with a general introduction about environmental chemistry with a view to show that chemistry has played a major role in a number of environmental problems. The first chapter deals with the environmental, types to environment, segments of environment and environmental pollution. Various biogeochemical cycles also form the subject matter is this chapter.Chapter 2 on Hydrosphere covers characteristics of water including chemical composition of ground ...
Aging is a natural phenomenon that affects each and every part and systems of the body. This book is written in most simple and easy language to understand. The main topics include: Effect of aging on various parts of the body; Slowing down aging; Factors responsible to delay aging and live longer; Stuff that is responsible for robbing health; Life robbing diseases; Golden procedure for delaying the onset of aging. Written for all ages of people, it serves as ...
This book is written especially for researchers at various levels e.g., in Industry, R&D laboratories, university & college laboratories etc. It describes a large number of organic reactions (which were earlier performed using anhydrous conditions and volatile organic solvents. The conditions used are aqueous phase, using PTC catalyst, sonication and microwave technologies. Some reaction carried out enzymatically, solid state and using ionic liquid have ...
'Yoga Therapy' is wonderful hand book, indispensable for those who wish to know about 'Yoga Therapy' to help the humanity and to get dynamic health for one-self. This book is based on the system of Hathayoga and Astangyoga-science and mental perfection. Yoga is popular world wide for its curative properties. It helps to purify and control one mind and body. Through Yoga Therapy, One can achieve good health, happiness and peace of mind without any side effects. ...
‘Environmental Science’ gives an exhaustive coverage to a variety of issues related to the environment. The theme on ‘Energy’ has been chosen as Chapter I as it is the prime requirement of developed as well as developing countries. The energy demands have already gone high and would go on increasing in future also. Hence, harnessing of various sources of energy is a focal point for our relationship with the environment. Chapter 2 on ‘Environment’ ...