29 books
From the preface: In present compemium of ideas on the philosophy of evolution Stanley Sessions set the tune of discussions in Darwinian perspective. Dr. Rossi is exploring the co evolution of brain, mind and consciousness from the stand point of neuroscience. Chris King examines the phenomenal nature of subjective consciousness to elucidate a possible biophysical basis for its existence. Ruggero Rapparani aims to understand how the physical neural processes ...
This book attempts to give most commonly used methods in environmental science in a single volume. The book can be used as complement to a standard practical manual of ecology and environmental science. The methods elaborated in this volume will be useful for conducting practical classes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in environmental sciences, biological sciences and agricultural sciences. In addition, this manual will be an important asset for ...
Soil and water are the most precious gifts of nature. Increase in food production can be achieved only when soil and water are efficiently managed and conserved. Natural resource management and control of resource degradation is now a necessity in almost every country of the world. The watershed is a manageable hydrologic unit that makes harmonious use of the prevailing climate, soils, water, locally available inputs and human resources for increasing agriculture ...
Pulses are most important in the context of health and nutrition, second only to cereals, in this country. This book covers in broad detail the entire gamut of pulse production, including constraints and strategies for improvement in quality and quantity as well as productivity of various pulse crops. It incorporates the use of technology, both pre- and post-harvest, available varieties and their advantages and drawbacks in different climate zones as well as use ...
The book presents an integrated approach to watershed planning and management. The basic principles and practices have been dealt systematically. Various aspects of watershed planning and management have been thoroughly discussed in twenty six chapters. Internationally renowned Professor Vijay P. Singh of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA wrote the "Foreword" of the book. He observed that the book is well organised and well written and deals ...
A special attempt has been made to make this book useful for the students of pharmacy and biology. The book introduces the readers to the latest aspects of pharmaceutical biology citing latest literature. It has been prepared according to the unified syllabus, prescribed for the courses of pharmacy with uptodate comprehensive account on all the topics. It covers the theoretical, as well as, practical aspects of the subject. It covers cell structure, plant ...