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(25 November– 30 November, 2019)

BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Acc. No : 38736Call No : 005.133 ANT-A

In depth informative guide to implement and use AWSsecurity services effectively. Learn to secure yournetwork, infrastructure, data and applications in AWScloud Log, monitor and audit your AWS resources forcontinuous security and continuous compliance in AWScloud Use AWS managed security services to automatesecurity. Focus on increasing your business rather thanbeing diverged onto security risks and issues with AWSsecurity. Delve deep into various aspects such as thesecurity model, compliance, access management andmuch more to build and maintain a secure environment.Who This book is for all IT professionals, systemadministrators and security analysts, solution architectsand Chief Information Security….


Acc. No : 38881Call No : 006.312 SHA-R

The goal of this book is to cover foundational techniquesand tools required for Big Data Analytics. It focuses onconcepts, principles and techniques applicable to anytechnology environment and industry and establishes abaseline that can be enhanced further by additionalreal-world experience. This book aims to be a readyreckoner to either a novice or a professional working inthe field. Topics covered include Hadoop, MapReduce,Association Rules, Large-Scale Supervised MachineLearning, Data Streams, Clustering, NoSQL systems (Pig,Hive) and Applications including RecommendationSystems, Web and Security. Fills the gap in the literatureavailable on Big Data Analytics. Provides overview oftools available for….


Acc. No : 39255Call No : 153.8 DWE-C

A leading expert in motivation and personalitypsychology, Carol Dweck has discovered in more thantwenty years of research that our mindset is not a minorpersonality quirk: it creates our whole mental world. Itexplains how we become optimistic or pessimistic. Itshapes our goals, our attitude toward work andrelationships, and how we raise our kids, ultimatelypredicting whether or not we will fulfill our potential.Dweck has found that everyone has one of two basicmindsets. If you have the fixed mindset, you believethat your talents and abilities are set in stone--eitheryou have them or you don't. You must prove yourselfover and over, trying to look smart and talented at allcosts. This is the path of…


Acc. No : 39711Call No : 158 WIK-M

A wonderful guide to happy living. It's based on hardevidence and written with a wonderful sense of fun"Richard Layard, Centre for Economic Performance, LSEand author of Happiness. Happiness is just around thecorner with this practical guide from happinessresearcher Meik Wiking. Meik Wiking understandshappiness better than anyone. In his role as Founder andCEO of the world's only Happiness Research Institute, hehas travelled the globe interviewing the world'shappiest people to discover the key components ofhappiness. In The Key to Happiness, Meik explores thehidden treasures which can improve your happiness,and divides them into the six building blocks ofhappiness, togetherness, money, health, kindness, trustand….


Acc. No : 39506Call No : 300.72 ALE-B

Across the world, There has been a surge of interest inthe methodological tools used in qualitative research inthe social sciences. This is particularly so in thedeveloping world, where academic research continuesto be guided by research methods developed in a Euro-American context. In India, especially, recent political,social and ideological upheavals have led to new waysof understanding states and society. Have the horizonsof knowledge creation expanded? What are the newtexts that have emerged and how many find place inclassrooms? How useful are they in the context of thedeveloping world. Revisiting qualitative methods insocial science research highlights a variety of qualitativemethods of researched as gathering data from…


Acc. No : 38948Call No : 333.7916 BHA-S

Energy conservation filles the gap between supply anddemand. Several measures for conservation of energyare very important for consideration. The energy auditcan unearth huge profits to the industry. Saving ofusable energy, which is otherwise wasted, has directimpact on economy, environment and long termavailability of non-renewable energy resources. Energyconservation implies reduction in energy consumptionby reducing losses and wastage by employing energyefficient means of generation and utilisation of energy.Opportunities to improve industrial energy efficiency arefound throughout the industrial sector. Improved energysystem efficiency can also contribute to…


Acc. No : 39842Call No : 510.9 SEI-C

The Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, theHindus worshipped it, and the Christian Church used itto fend off heretics. Today it's a time bomb ticking in theheart of astrophysics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not likeother numbers. It is both nothing and everything Zerohas pitted East against West and faith against reason,and its intransigence persists in the dark core of a blackhole and the brilliant flash of the Big Bang. Today, zerolies at the heart of one of the biggest scientificcontroversies of all time: the quest for a theory ofeverything. Within the concept of zero lies aphilosophical and scientific history of humanityCharlesSeife's elegant and witty account takes us from Aristotleto superstring theory by way of…


Acc. No : 38943Call No : 510.92 LES-N

The time is right, following Benoît Mandelbrot's death in2010, to publish this landmark book about the life andwork of this maverick math genius. This compact bookcelebrates the life and achievements of BenoîtMandelbrot with the ideas of fractals presented in a waythat can be understood by the interested lay-person.Mathematics is largely avoided. Instead, Mandelbrot'sideas and insights are described using a combination ofintuition and pictures. The early part of the book islargely biographical, but it portrays well howMandelbrot's life and ideas developed and led to thefractal notions that are surveyed in the latter parts ofthe book. The book is written for a very broad audiencewith minimal scientific or mathematical…


Acc. No : 37596Call No : 539.7 FOX-M

This concise and accessible book provides a detailedintroduction to the fundamental principles of atomicphysics at an undergraduate level. Concepts areexplained in an intuitive way and the book assumes onlya basic knowledge of quantum mechanics andelectromagnetism. With a compact format specificallydesigned for students, the first part of the book coversthe key principles of the subject, including the quantumtheory of the hydrogen atom, radiative transitions, theshell model of multi-electron atoms, spin-orbit coupling,and the effects of external fields. The second partprovides an introduction to the four key applications ofatomic physics: lasers, cold atoms, solid-statespectroscopy and…


Acc. No : 39446Call No : 540.78 ELI-A

Chemistry of the p-block elements is an essential andintegral component of the chemistry curriculum fromthe school level to the post-graduate level the worldover. The elements of groups 13–18 of the periodictable, also known as main group elements, differsignificantly from that of transition and inner transitionelements. These elements and their compounds standout from the rest because of their wide variety ofproven applications including as fertilisers, cropprotection agents, semiconductors, solar cells,pesticides, LEDs, explosives, catalysts, polymers,disinfectants and medicines. Each element of the p-block is unique with respect to its properties andapplications which this book brings…


Acc. No : 39289Call No : 615.5 WAR-M

The acclaimed author of pandora’s luncheons andformer new York Times reporter takes an enlightening,engaging deep dive into the world of alternativemedicine and the surprising Science that explains whyit may work. We all know someone who has had aseemingly miraculous cure from an alternative form ofmedicine: a friend whose chronic back pain vanishedafter sessions with an acupuncturist or chiropractor; arelative with digestive issues who recovered withherbal remedies; a colleague whose autoimmunedisorder went into sudden inexplicable remissionthanks to an energy healer or healing retreat. The talesare far too common to be complete fabrications, yettoo anecdotal and outside the…


Acc. No : 39720Call No : 615.535 UPA-N

Do you wish you looked perfect, but don't have the timeor money for expensive treatments? Look no furtherthan Roots to Radiance-your self-care bible to good skin,hair, teeth, nails, etc., and, most importantly, goodhealth. In Roots to Radiance, you will find 500+ tips andtricks that will help you stay in your 'A game'. By usingits easy-to-make solutions drawn from traditional Indianwisdom, you can lessen and even replace chemicals withwholesome, natural ingredients that will enrich andenhance your daily beauty routine. From refreshing lifelessons to inevitable struggles and motivationalinspiration, this book will help you sail through everybeauty or life concern you've ever had. I don’t do, I don’tgo for clean-ups, I don’t use soap on my….


Acc. No : 39315Call No : 620.11 RAJ-V

Materials Science constitutes an important and criticalarea of study for the students of various engineeringdisciplines. The book is designed to provide a goodunderstanding of the basics of materials, in terms oftheir structural, optical, electrical, magnetic andmechanical properties. One of the major highlights ofthe book is the inclusion of nanophase materials, shapememory alloys, ceramics, polymers, and biocompatiblematerials. Detailed coverage of Modern Engineeringmaterials, Biomaterials, advance ceramics, polymers,composites, nonlinear materials, Nano materialssynthesis and applications. In depth coverage ofsemiconducting and optical materials. Richly illustratedwith reproducible diagrams over four…


Acc. No : 38852Call No : 621.3815 CAR-T

The 2nd Edition of Analog Integrated Circuit Designfocuses on more coverage about several types of circuitsthat have increased in importance in the past decade.Furthermore, the text is enhanced with material onCMOS IC device modelling, updated processing layoutand expanded coverage to reflect technical innovations.CMOS devices and circuits have more influence in thisedition as well as a reduced amount of text on BiCMOSand bipolar information. New chapters include topics onfrequency response of analog ICs and basic theory offeedback amplifiers. This book strives to quash thenotion that the design and test of high performanceanalog circuits are mysterical arts. Whereas digital isrelatively systematic, analog design appears to be…


Acc. No : 37807Call No : 621.483 BRE-C

This book provides a concise and up-to-date summary ofthe essential thermo-hydraulic analyses and designprinciples of nuclear reactors for electricity generation.Beginning with the basic nuclear physics, it leadsthrough technical and quantitative analyses todescriptions of both the normal operation of the variousmodern nuclear reactor designs and the analyses of thepossible departures from normal operation. It thendescribes both the postulated accident scenarios andsummaries of the causes for the three major nuclearpower generation accidents, Three Mile Island,Chernobyl and Fukushima, as well as the majorimprovements to reactor safety that grew out of thoseanalyses and…


Acc. No : 39328Call No : 624.182 GHO-K

Analysis And Design Practice Of Steel Structures, byKaruna Moy Ghosh, is designed for engineering studentsand first-time engineers to understand the fundamentalaspects of design and analysis of steel structures. It isespecially useful for students pursuing civil engineeringand postgraduate students of structural engineering.This book is also a comprehensive guide for structuralengineers who are engaged in design, construction andconsultancy that involve steel structures. The bookdiscusses design calculations and structural analyses inan exhaustive manner, with illustrations andinnumerable visuals. The important aspects oftheoretical and practical concepts have been dealt indetail for a better…


Acc. No : 38273Call No : 629.8 RAJ-R

The only book of its kind, Cyber-Physical Systemsaddresses CPS from three perspectives. The nextgeneration of mission-critical and embedded systemswill be “cyber physical”: They will demand the preciselysynchronized and seamless integration of complex setsof computational algorithms and physical components.Cyber-Physical Systems is the definitive guide to buildingcyber-physical systems (CPS) for a wide spectrum ofengineering and computing applications. Threepioneering experts have brought together the field’smost significant work in one volume that will beindispensable for all practitioners, researchers, andadvanced students. This guide addresses CPS frommultiple…


Acc. No : 39670Call No : 636.7109 BAS-S

The Book of Indian Dogs is the first comprehensive bookon Indian dog breeds in over fifty years. It features thetwenty-five breeds that most breeders and dog fanciersagree constitute the country’s canine heritage. Dividedinto three groupings—working dogs, companion dogsand hounds—the book provides detailed backgroundnotes to each breed, along with information on itsphysical characteristics, behaviour, uses, origins andhistory. Along with popular breeds like Caravan hounds(or Karuvanis), Chippiparais, Mudhol hounds, Pashmis,Rajapalayams and Rampur hounds the book alsofeatures lesser known breeds such as the Alaknoori andthe Jonangi. The fruit of several years of travel andresearch into India’s dog breeds, as well…


Acc. No : 38952Call No : 658.80095 KOT-P

Asia is the most populated geographical region, with50% of the world's inhabitants living there. Coupled thatwith the impressive economic growth rates in manyAsian countries, the region provides a very attractiveand lucrative market for many businesses, big and smalland from all industries. In addition, Asia is also adynamic market that significantly grows withdevelopments in technology and digitalization. Forexample, a research by Google and Temasek shows thatSoutheast Asia is the world's fastest growing internetregion. The internet economy in Southeast Asia isexpected to grow. All these make it critical formarketers, whether domestic, regional or global, to stayin touch if not ahead, in their understanding of…


Acc. No : 38381Call No : 658.50973 DAV-J

All Kaizen is not one and the same. There are fourdistinctly different types, each with its own purpose andresults. Companies that understand these differencesharness Kaizen’s ultimate power and influence andachieve amazing success in a global manufacturingenvironment. Companies must, however, restructure themajor objectives of certain key players in the processand institute various management initiatives that driveKaizen down to an individual job level. Written byrecognized Lean Manufacturing professional John Davis,Progressive Kaizen: The Key to Gaining a GlobalCompetitive Advantage explains the four distinct typesof Kaizen and the particular purpose of each. Davisclearly elucidates how to exploit…


Acc. No : 37449Call No : 681.76041 HAR-J

This book is intended to serve as an introduction topressure vessel design for the student by presenting thefundamental theory and as a design basis for thepracticing engineer by demonstrating the application ofthis theory with illustrations and examples of thesolution of practical problems. In each chapter designmethods are illustrated by numerical problems in whichthe arithmetical work has been made simple in order tofocus attention upon the theory involved therebyavoiding the danger of it becoming merely a mechanicaloperation with an incomplete understanding of thetheory and its significance. A considerable amount ofnew material and references have been added in amanner so as to preserve an orderly…


Acc. No : 39617Call No : 791.430954 CHO-A

A sparkling look into the lives and work of some of themost glittering stars of Indian cinema. In Conversationwith the Stars is an extraordinary collection of curatedinterviews with some of the key figures of Hindicinema. The artists discuss the art and craft of films onthe Film Companion platform. In each of theinteractions, film critic Anupama Chopra deep divesinto what makes an artist from Shah Rukh Khan toRanbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma to Priyanka Chopra—tick, providing a window into the people behind thelarger-than-life persona. Through wide-ranging and in-depth discussions that make for a rich readingexperience, these conversations also reveal how eachof them grapple with both success and…


Acc. No : 39384Call No : 934 JOS-T

Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? Manyof us believe our ancestors have lived in South Asia since‘time immemorial’. But, as it turns out, ‘timeimmemorial’ may not have been all that long ago. To tellus the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes65,000 years into the past – when a band of modernhumans, or Homo sapiens, first made their way fromAfrica into the Indian subcontinent. As Joseph unravelsour history using the results of genetics and otherresearch, he takes head-on some of the mostcontroversial and uncomfortable questions of Indianhistory: Who were the Harappans? Did the ‘Aryans’really migrate to India? Are North Indians geneticallydifferent from South Indians? Are Scheduled…


Acc. No : 39234Call No : 954.6 RAZ-M

Moosa Raza was appointed chief secretary of Jammuand Kashmir in 1988—the brink of a tumultuous time inIndian history. The previous year’s state elections weresuspected to have been rigged, and militants had foundin them fresh ammunition for their call for ‘azadi’.Religious tensions threatened the social fabric of thestate. Civil unrest was imminent as Srinagar and othermajor cities crumbled due to failing infrastructure. AsRaza took up the reins of administration in the troubledstate, he needed to first acquaint himself with thecomplex history that brought Kashmir to this impasse.The Kashmiri Muslim–Pandit conflict had deep rootsfostered by one exploitative set of rulers after another,and the Shia–Sunni rift…


Acc. No : 39929Call No : Biography THO-A

‘Poorna’ is the exhilarating journey of a young girl whoscales Mount Everest, the highest ‘ten thousander’ inthe world. All of thirteen years, Poorna crosses theboundaries of her small hamlet Pakala, in ruralTelangana, braves the treacherous Death Zone of theHimalayas to reach the Everest Summit. Studying in theSocial Welfare Residential School at Tadwai, she ischosen for a mountaineering camp. This marks thebeginning of her incredible journey to the laps of theHimalayas - dangerous and benevolent at once. ‘Poorna’is not a biographical account that merely records datesand events. Author Aparna Thota has delved into themind and heart of her protagonist with warmth,sensitivity, and…


Acc. No : 39833Call No : Fiction BAR-J

A scintillating thriller that breathes life into every word'independent daring tightrope walk of a novel.Exhilarating, emotional a thriller charged with genuinedepth and raw power' A. J. Finn 'A gripping page-turner.freefall is exactly what a great thriller should be' ReneeKnight 'opens at full throttle and Never lets up' Karinslaughter 'taut and compelling' Jenny Quintana survivingthe plane crash is only the beginning for Allison. The lifethat she’s built for herself her perfect fiancé, their worldof luxury has disappeared in the blink of an eye. Nowshe must run, not only to escape the dark secrets in herpast, but to outwit the man who is stalking her everymove. On the other side of the country, Allison's motheris desperate for news of her…


Acc. No : 39346Call No : Fiction HAD-M

I really am so very, very sorry about this,’ he says, in anoddly formal voice they strike the side of a grain silo.They are travelling at seventy miles per hour. A new-born baby is the sole survivor of a terrifying plane crash.She is raised in wealthy isolation by an overprotectivefather. She knows nothing of the rumours about abeautiful young woman, hidden from the world. When asuitor visits, he understands far more than he should.Forced to run for his life, he escapes aboard theporpoise, an assassin on his tail so begins a wildadventure of a novel, damp with salt spray, blood andtears. A novel that leaps from the modern era to ancienttimes; a novel that soars and sails and burns long andbright; a novel that almost drowns in grief yet…


Acc. No : 39792Call No : Fiction SIN-A

Some of the world’s finest short fiction has originated(and continues to flow) from) the cities, villages, rivers,forests and plains of Bengal. This selection featurestwenty-one of the very best stories from the region.Here, the reader will find one of Rabindranath Tagore’smost revered stories ‘The Kabuliwallah’ in a glinting newtranslation, memorable studies of ordinary people fromTarashankar and Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, theiconic Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s wrenching studyof Bengali society, ‘Mahesh’, as well as over a dozenother astounding stories by some of the greatestpractitioners of the form—Buddhadeva Bose, AshapurnaDebi, Premendra Mitra, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak,Mahasweta Devi, Sunil Gangopadhyay and…


Acc. No : 31629Call No : Fiction STA-M

Lettice is a little rabbit who wants to be a ballerina. Adetermined cottontail, she hops into town, locates aballet school and asks to take lessons. When she can'tfind the proper outfit, she takes some clothes from adoll. She turns out to be the star of the class, and thestar of her recital, too. Her family, who has seen herperform, is delighted with Lettice's success, but worriesshe won't want to do things like pick apples or carrots:"She's a star!" In an ending that comes several beats tooquickly, Lettice goes home, realizing that because shenow knows what it's like to be a ballerina, she prefersbeing a rabbit, with the wind in her fur and the grassbetween her toes. Just looking at the dust jacketillustration, with its pink gingham border and endearingbunny wearing sparkling slippers, will bring a smile. Theinside art and…


Acc. No : 31166Call No : Fiction HIT

Mike the Knight finds one of his Dad's old shields anddecides it's SO much mightier than his. The young knightin training runs off with the dragons to test it out, butwhen hungry bouncing Vikings appear, Mike realisesthat maybe his new shield isn't quite right for him. WillMike get his old shield back and be able to bounce theVikings away? Read more in this knightly storybookbased on the exciting new series on Cbeebies…

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