Little Jagadish and the Great Experiment

Little Jagadish and the Great Experiment

Author: Anjali Joshi

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737055037

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When Jagadish realizes that the world is full of unanswered questions, he sets out to explore and discover the world around him using the scientific method. Inspired by the life and work of Indian physicist, botanist, and author Jagadish Chandra Bose, this story encourages young readers to embrace their curiosity and unleash their inner scientist.


Celebrating Diwali

Celebrating Diwali

Author: Anjali Joshi

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2022-09-20

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 1685397816

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Celebrate Diwali with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration of good over evil. It's one of the most popular holidays in India and is celebrated by many different people all over the world. This engaging non-fiction book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Diwali, and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities. Diverse traditions—From music and dancing to food and games, kids will learn different ways to celebrate Diwali. Celebratory activities—Kids can explore hands-on festivities like making a popular Indian dessert called ladoos, creating a clay diya candle holder, and crafting a paper leaf garland. Fun facts and pictures—Colorful illustrations and fascinating facts throughout the book bring Diwali to life. Get little ones excited to learn with this standout among Diwali books for kids.


Why Growth Matters

Why Growth Matters

Author: Jagdish Bhagwati

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2013-04-09

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1610392728

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In its history since Independence, India has seen widely different economic experiments: from Jawharlal Nehru's pragmatism to the rigid state socialism of Indira Gandhi to the brisk liberalization of the 1990s. So which strategy best addresses India's, and by extension the world's, greatest moral challenge: lifting a great number of extremely poor people out of poverty? Bhagwati and Panagariya argue forcefully that only one strategy will help the poor to any significant effect: economic growth, led by markets overseen and encouraged by liberal state policies. Their radical message has huge consequences for economists, development NGOs and anti-poverty campaigners worldwide. There are vital lessons here not only for Southeast Asia, but for Africa, Eastern Europe, and anyone who cares that the effort to eradicate poverty is more than just good intentions. If you want it to work, you need growth. With all that implies.


India's Glorious Scientific Tradition

India's Glorious Scientific Tradition

Author: Suresh Soni

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9788184300284

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Anthropology And the Classics' is a book consisted of six lectures delivered at the Oxford University by Andrew Lang, Gilbert Murray, W. Warde Fowler, F. B. Jevons, Sir Arthur Evans, and Sir John Linton Myres. These lectures are crucial to understand the way to access the primary sources of the classic tales and myths that were once told or recorded in various forms, and how does their predictions differ due to various uncertainities. India's Glorious Scientific Tradition by Suresh Soni: Delve into the rich tapestry of India's scientific heritage with Suresh Soni's illuminating exploration. This comprehensive book chronicles the remarkable contributions of Indian scholars across various disciplines throughout history. From ancient discoveries to modern innovations, Soni sheds light on the intellectual prowess that has shaped India's scientific legacy and its enduring impact on the world. Key Aspects of the Book "India's Glorious Scientific Tradition": Historical Insights: Soni meticulously traces the origins of scientific thought in India, showcasing the foundational concepts that paved the way for future advancements. Cross-Disciplinary Excellence: The book highlights achievements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and other fields, showcasing the multidimensional nature of India's scientific contributions. Global Influence: "India's Glorious Scientific Tradition" emphasizes how Indian discoveries have resonated globally, fostering a deeper appreciation for the nation's role in shaping scientific knowledge. Suresh Soni is a distinguished scholar and historian with a passion for uncovering India's cultural and intellectual heritage. Drawing from extensive research and a deep love for knowledge, Soni's work celebrates the often-overlooked achievements of Indian scientists throughout the ages. Through India's Glorious Scientific Tradition, Soni showcases his dedication to preserving and sharing India's remarkable scientific history.


Children of a Better God

Children of a Better God

Author: Susmitā Bāgcī

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0143066420

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When Anupurba comes back to India from the United States, reluctantly leaving behind a satisfying job as an art teacher, she does so with a sense of apprehension at this displacement from her comfortable, suburban American life. She never imagines that returning to India would turn out to be a profoundly transformational and life-changing decision. A chance meeting with an old college friend introduces her to Asha Jyoti, a school for children suffering from cerebral palsy. Overcoming her initial trepidation, she agrees to volunteer as a temporary art teacher. Anupurba teaches the children how to draw and paint but it is the children who teach her the real lessons about suffering and survival, joyous friendship, love and laughter.


Little Bets

Little Bets

Author: Peter Sims

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-04-19

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1439170444

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“An enthusiastic, example-rich argument for innovating in a particular way—by deliberately experimenting and taking small exploratory steps in novel directions. Light, bright, and packed with tidy anecdotes” (The Wall Street Journal). What do Apple CEO Steve Jobs, comedian Chris Rock, prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, and the story developers at Pixar films all have in common? Bestselling author Peter Sims found that rather than start with a big idea or plan a whole project in advance, they make a methodical series of little bets, learning critical information from lots of little failures and from small but significant wins. Reporting on a fascinating range of research, from the psychology of creative blocks to the influential field of design thinking, Sims offers engaging and illuminating accounts of breakthrough innovators at work, and a whole new way of thinking about how to navigate uncertain situations and unleash our untapped creative powers.


Ganesh and the Little Mouse

Ganesh and the Little Mouse

Author: Añjalī Jośī

Publisher: Mascot Books

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781631772993

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"The kingdom's annual around-the-world race is here! Will Ganesh & the Little Mouse stand a chance? This heartwarming tale of true friendship and love is a modern take on the Hindu classic." --Page [4] of cover.


Energy and Civilization

Energy and Civilization

Author: Vaclav Smil

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 0262536161

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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.


Good Economics for Hard Times

Good Economics for Hard Times

Author: Abhijit V. Banerjee

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1541762878

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The winners of the Nobel Prize show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. Figuring out how to deal with today's critical economic problems is perhaps the great challenge of our time. Much greater than space travel or perhaps even the next revolutionary medical breakthrough, what is at stake is the whole idea of the good life as we have known it. Immigration and inequality, globalization and technological disruption, slowing growth and accelerating climate change--these are sources of great anxiety across the world, from New Delhi and Dakar to Paris and Washington, DC. The resources to address these challenges are there--what we lack are ideas that will help us jump the wall of disagreement and distrust that divides us. If we succeed, history will remember our era with gratitude; if we fail, the potential losses are incalculable. In this revolutionary book, renowned MIT economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo take on this challenge, building on cutting-edge research in economics explained with lucidity and grace. Original, provocative, and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times makes a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. It is an extraordinary achievement, one that shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world.