Man's natural aim in life is happiness which is largely an attitude of the mind. While the laws of physical health have been disseminated in different ways, the question of mental health is sadly neglected, as a result of which, people in general are not aware of the right concept of health, particularly mental health (less)

1. The history of ancient and medieval Ceylon.

2. The beginnings.

3. The ancient period.

4. The early medieval period.

5. The Polonnaruva period.

6. The decline of the Sinhalese Kingdom.

Epilogue. Appendix: 1.

List of kings with dates. 2.

Key to illustration: the development of the Sinhalese script. 3.

Bibliography. Index.

From the preface: "This book, therefore, does not pretend by any means to be exhaustive or correct in all its details. It will take a long time before it will be possible to write such a history, as the amount of research yet to be done is very great.

Though the Mahavansa has been edited and translated with critical notes, most of the other literary works have not received sufficient attention at the hands of scholars. A large number of inscriptions have still to be edited and published, and therefore even this certain source of information cannot yet be (less)

Swaminathan. Preface.

Introduction. I.

Extension systems: 1. Concerns and possibilities of extension system: a case of Kerala/R.

M. Prasad.

2. Reshaping of extension system : potentials and prospects/Jayasree Krishnankutty and S.

Parvathy. 3.

New role of agricultural extension to face the present challenges for effective transfer of technology/K. Anand Singh.

4. Facilitating and restraining forces in carrying out extension activities under Panchayati Raj : a force field analysis/Shubhangi Baburao Tajane and P.

J. Rajkamal.

5. Private extension and cyber extension in India/A.

I. Jose.

6. Privatisation of agricultural extension : perspectives and prospects/N.

P. Kumari Sushama and C.

Bhaskaran. 7.

Private extension -- the urgent need of Indian agriculture/M.V.

Sajeev and B.K.

Narayana Swamy. 8.

Attitude of farmers towards public and private extension for sustainable production to meet the challenges of WTO/S.K.

Meti, Ravi M. Sambranith, J.

Tulasiram and K.N.

Doddamani. II.

Extension approaches: 9. Self Help Groups--an effective extension strategy for rural development/B.

Narayanaswamy, K. Narayana (less)

Introduction. II.

Visible facts: 1. The role of 'Stupa-art' (Fine arts dedicated to the Stupa).

2. The basic composition of stupa-art.

3. A consideration of the visible facts.

III. Possible interpretations: 1.

The religious aspects. 2.

The artistic aspects. 3.

The political aspects. IV.

The concept of the empty throne: 1. Its meanings for Buddhist people.

2. Its categories in comparative religion.

3. A discovery of its modernity.

V. Conclusion.

Appendix: What is the purpose of comparative religion? A five-point ethics to be obtained through the field-work. A list of visuals.

A guide to the visuals. Tables.

Figures. Illustrations.

Plates. Select bibliography.

Index. "It is next to impossible today to even think of Buddhism without the presence of the Buddha image! The image of the Buddha, in truth, has not only come to symbolise the essence of Buddhism but is also a brilliant expression of the cultural/artistic achievements of the Buddhists since (less)

Introduction. 2.

Genomics and bioinformatics. 3.

Proteomics and bioinformatics. 4.

CORBA—Java based applications in bioinformatics. 5.

New languages of bioinformatics. 6.

Computer networking and biological database. 7.

Servlet and it's architecture for Internet programming of biological data. 8.

Medical image processing. 9.

Agriculture system programming: an object oriented paradigm. 10.

DNA microarray technology and bioinformatics. 11.

Protein microarray technology and bioinformatics. 12.

Computer aided drug designing. 13.

Tools and software packages used in bioinformatics research. 14.

Economic impact of bioinformatics. 15.

Ethical and moral consideration of bioinformatics. References.

Index. "Computational biology is an emerging field in both for computer science and biological science, which deals with computational problems in biological fields mainly in genomics and proteomics.

This title explains most of the emerging fields of bioinformatics related to genomics, proteomics, medical image processing, DNA microarray, protein microarray, computer aided drug designing, object oriented system programming, economic impact and new languages of bioinformatics." (less)

Man's natural aim in life is happiness which is largely an attitude of the mind. While the laws of physical health have been disseminated in different ways, the question of mental health is sadly neglected, as a result of which, people in general are not aware of the right concept of health, particularly mental health (less)

Part V. Thinkers subsequent to the Brahma-sutra: 1.

General remarks. 2.

Tibetan citations of Bhartrhari's verses and the problem of his dates. 3.

Upavarsa. 4.

Bodhayana. 5.

Tanka (Brahmanandin). 6.

Dravida. 7.

Bhartrprapanca. 8.

Sabarasvamin. 9.

Bhartrmitra. 10.

Srivatsankamisra. 11.

Sundarapandya. 12.

Brahmadatta. 13.

Govinda. 14.

Mandanamisra. 15.

Fragmentary transmissions of various differing theories. Part VI.

The Mandukya-karika: Introduction. 1.

Interpretations of some words and phrases of the Mandukya- Upanisad and Karika. 2.

Textual analysis. 3.

Thought. Part VIII.

The Vedanta philosophy of the Grammarian Bhartrhari: 1. The Grammarian Bhartrhari: the man and his works.

2. The position of Bhartrhari in the history of thought.

3. Bhartrhari's the scholar.

4. Metaphysics.

Part VIII. Conclusion: 1.

The position of Sankara in the history of Vedanta philosophy. 2.

A summary of the history of early Vedanta philosophy. Appendices.

Index. Postscript.

"The history of the Vedanta school is well-known since the time (less)

Global environmental perspectives. ii.

Environmental initiatives in Bangladesh. iii.

Environmental concerns in Bangladesh: a wetland perspective. iv.

Community based Haor and floodplain resource management. 2.

Concept of community based natural resource management: i. Ecosystem approach.

ii. Social science viewpoint.

iii. Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM): a conceptual framework.

iv. Important factors influencing CBNRM.

v. Communication.

3. Approaches and methodology: i.

Community based Haor and floodplain resource management. ii.

Conceptual issues. iii.

Role of women. iv.

Methods considered. v.

Tools for project implementation. vi.

Sustainability issues. 4.

Principal considerations in selecting project areas: i. Site selection.

ii. Salient features of project areas and locations.

5. Participatory tools used in community based approach: i.

Studying project areas. ii.

Participatory action plan development. iii.

Stakeholder analysis. iv.

Identification of actions and implementation approach. 6.

Awareness, education and trainings leading to improved understanding: i. Awareness raising.

ii. Capacity development.

7. Environment fund: an option (less)

2. The concept of Bodhisattahood.

3. The Bodhisatta practice as depicted in Pali sources.

4. The origin and development of the Bodhisattva doctrine.

5. The concept of Sunnata as depicted in Pali Nikayas.

6. The concept of Sunyata in Mahayana Sutras.

7. The conduct of Bodhisattva - Carya.

8. The Buddha's major characteristics through Buddha body perceptions.

9. The conclusion.

The Boddhisattvas' names in Sanskrit and Chinese. Bibliography.

Index. "The two concepts most profound, sublime and influential of all Mahayana (The Developed Buddhist Tradition) texts are the concepts of Bodhisattva and Sunyata.

In fact, both concepts had their seeds first in the Pali Nikayas (The Early Buddhist Tradition). In other words, while reading this book, the reader can discover the doctrines of Mahayana along with those of Pali Nikaya which are essentially the same in origin, nature and purpose.

He can also recognize how the term Sunyata sounds negative but the true (less)

Man's natural aim in life is happiness which is largely an attitude of the mind. While the laws of physical health have been disseminated in different ways, the question of mental health is sadly neglected, as a result of which, people in general are not aware of the right concept of health, particularly mental health (less)

1. The dawn of photography in India: a complex legacy of the photographic studio/Partha Mitter.

2. Early precedents: ethnographic photography in Bombay, 1855-1870/Akshaya Tankha.

3. Facing the lens: Women in Bombay's photographic studios/Suryanandini Sinha.

4. Performance for camera: Shapoor N.

Bhedwar and the dimensions of studio photography in Bombay/Rahaab Allana. 5.

From Bombay to Mumbai: studios of the city. Further reading.

Glossary of terms. "Photography arrived in the harbour city of Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) as early as 1840, via trade, as well as through European explorers and government officials.

With the establishment of India's first photographic society in the city in 1854, the medium was used for documentation and later, even taught as an art form. Between the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth century, Mumbai became one of the largest centres of photography's patronage and dissemination in India, underscored by practitioners like Dr.

Narayan Daji (C. 1828-1875), a (less)

1. I see no stranger: early Sikh art and devotion.

2. Catalogue: i.

Searching for answers. ii.

All is one. iii.

A light moving across time. iv.

Meditations on the true name. v.

Faith in labor. 3.

Timeline. Glossary.

Selected bibliography. "No one is a Hindu; no one is a Muslim.

With these radical words Guru Nanak (1469-1539) founded the Sikh religion, calling for the recognition of one God, by whatever name devotees chose to call him, and the rejection of superstition, avarice, meaningless ritual, and social oppression. In his embrace of all religions, Guru Nanak envisioned a loving God that was outside the bounds of any one religion.

He upheld the truth of equality among all beings and practiced the quiet heroics of holding up a mirror to foolishness. Meditation and devotion were identified as the work of the private domain and charity, honest work, and service to humanity as the (less)

The texts. 1.

The mystical significance of the sacrificial horse (BAU (M) 1:1). 2.

A creation myth associated with the Agnicayana and Asvamedha (from BAU (M) 1:2). 3.

'Lead me from untruth (or non-being) to truth (or being)..

. (from BAU (M) 1:3).

4. Another creation myth: The underlying oneness (BAU (M) 1:4).

5. A Brahmin turns to a Ksatriya as teacher, and the parable of the sleeping man (from BAU (M) 2:1).

6. Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi (BAU (M) 2:4).

7. Yajnavalkya's disputations at the assembly of King Janaka, 1: The cows and the hotr Asvala (BAU (M) 3:1).

8. Yajnavalkya's disputations at the assembly of King Janaka, 2: Release from "re-death" (BAU (M) 3:3).

9. Yajnavalkya's disputations at the assembly of King Janaka, 3: Vacaknavi Gargi challenges Yajnavalkya (BAU (M) 3:8).

10. Yajnavalkya's disputations at the assembly of King Janaka.

11. The beginning of Svetaketu's instruction in the transcendental unity of everything (less)

1. Introduction.

2. A survey of earlier studies.

3. Historical background.

4. Foundations of art activities: early period.

5. Emergence of the Brahmanical sculpture.

6. The development of early Chalukya Sculpture.

Select bibliography. Glossary.

Index. “Pre and Early Chalukya Sculpture is of seminal importance in the history of Indian sculptural art.

The Chalukya sculptures represent the matured face of sculptural art. This work for the first time reconstructs and makes a detailed enquiry into the dawn and development of Karnataka art.

The author has endeavored to study the sculptures that were developed during the time of the Maurya, the Satavahana, the Chutus, the early Kadambas of Banavasi and the Gangas of Talkad. A Detailed analysis of the sculptures is presented in the book.

This book is an effort of meticulous field study conducted from 1992 onwards. The author has shown that the early Chalukya art represents the efflorescent stage of art activity (less)

1. Planning for library automation.

2. Internet: development, fundamentals and impact on libraries in Indian scenario.

3. Development and management of digital resources.

4. Digital reference service.

5. Information retrieval system.

6. Electronic resources for Indian management schools.

7. Effective communication: a key to success for library and information professionals.

8. Emerging opportunities & challenges of information superhighway.

9. Psychosocial consequences of information technology (Internet).

10. Network security issues: an overview.

11. Basics of networks and network implementation in M.

D. University, Rohtak.

12. Internet use policy for libraries.

13. Internet applications in academic libraries: an Indian scenario.

14. RFID technology for libraries.

15. Electronic reference sources: an assessment.

16. Digital preservation: a challenge to libraries.

17. Content and information management: with special reference to India.

18. Role of librarian in modern age.

19. A new role of academic librarians in distance education.

20. The changing role and responsibilities of librarians (less)

Introduction to the English edition. Introduction to this edition.

1. Something about language.

2. What is a Mother Tongue? 3.

Two 'languages'. 4.

What is Bilingualism? 5. Different aspects of Bilingualism - Dichotomies.

6. Planning the education of prospective Bilinguals.

7. How can a child become Bilingual with the help of school and family? 8.

How is Bilingualism measured? 9. Bilingualism, cognitive development and school achievement.

10. Double Semilingualism - does it exist.

11. The function of immigration - a comparison between different countries.

12. Violence and minority education.

Bibliography. "This book deals with Bilingualism, particularly as it relates to migrant minorities and indigenous peoples.

People from (linguistic) minorities often have to become multilingual in order to cope in the larger society, while majority representatives may voluntarily become Bilingual. The book begins with a "purely" linguistic coverage of Bilingualism and then deals with the prerequisites and consequences of Bilingualism from the (less)