Concise General Knowledge Manual
Concise General Knowledge Manual

Author: Edgar Thorpe

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9788131755129

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"The Pearson Concise General Knowledge Manual 2011" is accurate, well-researched and examination-oriented. This best seller helps to master the subject of general knowledge for various competitive examinations. The book is based on current trends in general knowledge questions featured in various competitive examinations as well as in examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, Banking Services, Railway Recruitment Boards, and central and state recruitment bodies. It includes sample practice exercises for each subject area and a comprehensive question bank for practice, in all three media paper-pencil, online and on-mobile (GPRS only) platforms. It boasts of an up-to-date national and international Current Affairs section; the latest updates and downloadable test papers available free on the web companion site."

General Knowledge Manual 2020
General Knowledge Manual 2020

Author: Thorpe

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published:

Total Pages: 985

ISBN-13: 9353941253

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Pearson is proud to present the 18th edition of its best-selling title General Knowledge Manual 2020. The book is specifically designed to help Civil Services aspirants to master the General Knowledge section, which is also a key part in many other competitive examinations. The book presents the widest span of topics in a very crisp format for easy understanding and remembrance. Features: -Facts-based approach with features, like Quick Facts, Key Terms, and Concept Links to enable faster learning -Includes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill, 2019; and making of Two new Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -Includes the recent data based on Economic Survey (2018-19) and Union Budget 2019-2020 -Discusses recent developments across Politics, Economy and Indian Constitution -Current Affairs section comes with all recent updates on National and International Affairs, Indian Economy, Sports, Awards and Honours across the world -4000+ Practice Questions arranged topic-wise -1400+ Previous Years’ Questions from Key Examinations, like UPSC, State PSC, Banking, Railways, NDA, CDS and other vacancy-based examinations are included online Table of Contents: Section A: Chapter 1.Physical Geography Chapter 2.World Geography Chapter 3. International Organizations Chapter 4. General Knowledge Section B: Chapter 1. Physics Chapter 2. Chemistry Chapter 3. General Biology(Botany and Zoology) Chapter 4. Human Body Chapter 5. Ecosystem and Biosphere Section C: INDIA Chapter 1. History of India and Freedom Struggle Chapter 2. Constitution of India Chapter 3. Population of India Chapter 4. National Awards, Cultureand Literature Chapter 5. Geography of India Chapter 6. Indian Economy Chapter 7. Communication andTransport Systems Chapter 8. Defense and Security Chapter 9. Science and Technology Chapter 10. National Insignia and Other Facts Section D: Current Affairs

The Pearson General Knowledge Manual 2015
The Pearson General Knowledge Manual 2015

Author: Edgar Thorpe

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published:

Total Pages: 897

ISBN-13: 9332541760

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This book has been a best seller for more than a decade, currently in its 13th edition it is thoroughly updated and revised with current trend in competitive examinations across various domains. The contents are broadly divided into four sections World, Science, India and Current affairs. Each chapter contains more than 100 MCQs with answer keys. A key feature of this book is the 30 page colorful maps, provided with fact files from authentic sources. The maps also include some added information on geography, population, and economy of the entire continent. Designed and developed for both classroom use and self learning, this updated edition is a must-buy for the aspirants who are planning to crack various competitive examinations.

Asking the Right Questions
Asking the Right Questions

Author: M. Neil Browne

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780130891341

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The benefit of asking the right questions - What are the issue and the conclusion? - What are the reasons? - Which words or phrases are ambiguous? - What are the value conflicts and assumptions? - What are the descriptive assumptions? - Are there any fallacies in the reasoning? - How good is the evidence : intuition, appeals to authority, and testimonials? - How good is the evidence : personal observation, case studies, research studies, and analogies? - Are there rival causes? - Are the statistics deceptive? - What significant information is omitted? - What reasonable conclusions are possible? - Practice and review -

Practical Research
Practical Research

Author: Paul D. Leedy

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781292021171

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For undergraduate or graduate courses that include planning, conducting, and evaluating research. A do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself manual designed to help students understand the fundamental structure of research and the methodical process that leads to valid, reliable results. Written in uncommonly engaging and elegant prose, this text guides the reader, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of a completed report, with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework and sound pedagogy. Suitable as the core text in any introductory research course or even for self-instruction, this text will show students two things: 1) that quality research demands planning and design; and, 2) how their own research projects can be executed effectively and professionally.

Reeds Skipper's Handbook
Reeds Skipper's Handbook

Author: Malcolm Pearson

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-07-20

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1408156296

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The Reed's Skipper's Handbook, now in its 6th edition, has been a bestseller since first publication. A handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster certificates. The 6th edition has been expanded with helpful new material on boat handling, tides, ropework and general seamanship. 'A terrific little volume' Motorboat & Yachting 'A brilliant guide for beginners and an excellent refresher for more advanced skippers... a top rate book' Waterstones 'Everything you would need to know when going to sea in a yacht or small boat...a humdinger of a little book' Nautical Magazine Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat - be they novice or old hand. Many thousands of skippers and crew have found it invaluable as a memory jogger and fresher whether at sea or on land.

Clean Code
Clean Code

Author: Robert C. Martin

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0132350882

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This title shows the process of cleaning code. Rather than just illustrating the end result, or just the starting and ending state, the author shows how several dozen seemingly small code changes can positively impact the performance and maintainability of an application code base.