The format adopted in the book adheres to the new pattern introduced in 2011, and the many sections in this book have been compiled by civil services exam experts after intricate analysis and research. The book covers topics ranging from logical reasoning and problem solving to comprehension, general aptitude, basic numerical exercises, and verbal comprehension; it comes along with practice test pape (less)

For this 2012 edition, the authorship team of eminent academicians and experts have thoroughly analyzed the syllabus and the trend of questions asked in the 2011 examination. The contents has accordingly been revised and updated.

This updated manual (renamed General Studies Paper I) now aims to fully meet the needs of the aspirants as per the new syllabus and guidelines prescribed by the UPSC. A new fresh reader-friendly presentation makes this authoritative manual all the more indispensable for aspirants appearing for the civil services examination in 2012 (less)

The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day."A General History of Quadrupeds," first published in 1790, showcases Bewick's groundbreaking engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page.

From anteaters to zebras, armadillos to wolverines, this delightful volume features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time. "Quadrupeds "reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today.

About the Author : Yann Martel has contributed to A General History of Quadrupeds: The Figures Engraved on Wood as an author. YANN MARTEL was born in Spain in 1963 to diplomat parents.

He grew up in Alaska, Canada, Costa Rica, France, and Mexico before settling in Montreal. His novel "Life of Pi" won the Booker Prize (less)

1. History of microbiology.

2. Evolution of microbiology.

3. Development of microbiology.

4. Microbes in use.

5. The immunity.

6. Process of treatment.

7. Role of dairy.

8. Sterilisation and pasteurisation.

9. Some viruses.

Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II: Preface.

1. The morphology.

2. The bacteria.

3. Significance of genes.

4. Biological control.

5. Characteristics of bacteria.

6. The biosensors.

7. The mutants.

8. Properties of viruses.

9. The taxonomy.

Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III: Preface.

1. Dimensions of biotechnology.

2. Application in food.

3. Role of virus.

4. Genetic engineering.

5. Plants and drugs.

6. Causes of AIDS.

7. The treatments.

8. Different viruses.

9. Other viruses.

Bibliography. Index.

"Microbes are the tiny organisms, which are hard to be seen with the naked eye. However, in spite of their minuteness, their role in human life is of considerable importance.

They are of different sizes, shapes and with different tasks assigned by nature (less)

Bacteriology. 2.

Structure and function of procaryotic cells. 3.

Nutrition and growth of bacteria. 4.

Control of microbial growth. 5.

Metabolism in procaryotes. 6.

Regulation of metabolic activity. 7.

Role of procaryotes in the environment. 8.

Biology of viruses. 9.

Concept of mycology. 10.

Biology of parasitism. Bibliography.

Index. "Microbes constitutes one of the oldest living forms on earth and although today much is known as 300 years passed since the conception of microbiology it is estimated that only about 1% of the microbes on earth have been studies.

This book in the series on microbiology has been designed to serve as a manual on the general overview of microbiology. Delineating the principles practices processes tools and techniques of microbiology the book strikes to fulfill the needs of both students and teachers by presenting a book which is both comprehensive and insightful.

It also delves into the applications of the field elucidating (less)

The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day."A General History of Quadrupeds," first published in 1790, showcases Bewick's groundbreaking engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page.

From anteaters to zebras, armadillos to wolverines, this delightful volume features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time. "Quadrupeds "reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today.

About the Author : Yann Martel has contributed to A General History of Quadrupeds: The Figures Engraved on Wood . YANN MARTEL was born in Spain in 1963 to diplomat parents.

He grew up in Alaska, Canada, Costa Rica, France, and Mexico before settling in Montreal. His novel "Life of Pi" won the Booker Prize (less)

2. Taxonomy of bacteria.

3. Cellular organisation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

4. Bacteria.

5. Other prokaryotes.

6. Virus.

7. Eurkaryotic microorganisms.

II: 8. Biochemistry.

9. Enzyme.

10. Photosynthesis.

11. Respiration.

12. Amino acid fat and lipid metabolism.

13. Nutrition and growth.

III: 14. Fundamentals of genetics.

15. Gene expression.

16. Regulation in gene expression.

17. Genetic recombination.

18. Mutation.

19. Genetic engineering.

IV: 20. Human diseases.

21. Immunology.

22. Food microbiology.

23. Water microbiology.

24. Microbial ecology and interactions.

25. Biogeochemical cycle.

26. Geo microbiology.

27. Air microbiology.

28. Plant diseases.

29. Industrial microbiology.

V: 30. Apparatus and techniques.

31. Microscopy.

32. Cultural techniques.

33. Staining technique.

References. Subject index.

"The text book of Microbiology as taught in different courses in various universities. It has been divided in five sections.

Section I deals with the history of microbiology, taxonomy, morphology and reproduction microorganisms, wherein, a brief account of (less)

General Relativity or The General Theory of Relativity is the geometric theory of Gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1916 and is also the current definition of Gravitation in Modern Physics. Until now, this was considered to be out of reach of undergraduate students because of the advanced mathematics required for in-depth understanding of the theory.

Some of the concepts covered in this book are Space and Time in Newtonian Physics and Special Relativity (which includes Gravitational Physics and Newtonian Physics), The Curved Spacetimes of General Relativity (which includes Gravity as Geometry, Black Holes, Cosmological Models, and Solar System Tests), and The Einstein Equation (which includes Curvature and the Einstein Equation and Gravitational Wave Emission). Examples are given before the derivations in the book (less)

Introduction to the science of microbiology. 2.

Microorganisms (Viruses protozoans and fungi): Their culture, nutrition, isolation and identification. 3.

Techniques and instruments in microbiology. 4.

Bacteria and related organisms. 5.

Viruses. 6.

Bacterophages. 7.

Protists-microorganisms other than bacteria (Protozoa, fungi and algae). 8.

Microbial metabolism. 9.

Bacterial photosynthesis (Energy oduction by photosynthesis). 10.

Genetics of microorganisms-I. 11.

Genetics of microorganisms-II. 12.

Infection, factors affecting infections and host-microbe interactions. 13.

Resistance and immunity. 14.

Human pathogens-diseases-causative agent, transmission, treatment and methods of control bacterial diseases. 15.

Non-specific host defense and microbial flora in humans. 16.

Viruses and cancer. 17.

Control of microorganisms by physical agents. 18.

Control of microorganisms by chemical agents. 19.

Vaccines, antitoxins and antisera-general methods of preparation and use. 20.

Standardization of antibiotics. 21.

Vitamins. 22.

Bacterial enzyme. 23.

Agricultural microbiology. 24.

Aquatic microbiology. 25.

Domestic water and sewage microbiology. 26.

Air microbiology. 27.

Soil microbiology. 28.

Environmental microbiology. 29 (less)