How do we help language learners—those whose primary language is not the language of instruction—become resourceful, motivated, and strategic? In UDL for Language Learners, authors Caroline Torres and Kavita Rao address this critical problem of teaching practice....

Once upon a time, there was a boy who moved to a big city, with almost nothing to his name. His work ethic and need to work for the community earned him recognition in his work and in society.Through the different phases of this life, he never lost sight of where he wanted to be nor did he forget his roots....

The research was of a qualitative nature with some quantitative analysis, questionnaires were used to conduct the analysis. This study also shows linking of various quality initiatives such as Investors in People (IIP), ISO 9000 Series, Business excellence and Total Quality Management (TQM) have strong links - but different emphasis....

In the realm of atmospheric sciences, the vertical air motion in any region dictates the structure and dynamics of that region. Importantly in the lower part of the atmosphere, wide spread deterioration and improvement of weather is usually caused by the vertical air motion....

Watershed is a geo-hydrological unit draining runoff water at a common point and it could be demarcated based on ridge line. Watershed approach for optimal planning, development and management aims at harnessing resource for sustainable development and better living....

Peter Abrahams, an important and influential writer has his spiritual home in South Africa and now settled in the Carribean Islands. His writings provided the encouragement and example to the leading writers of Africa: Chinua Achebe and Ngugi wa Thiongo....

Large number of primordial follicles present in mammalian ovaries at birth, grow during the course of reproductive life primarily in size but also in complexity of the follicular structure. Among all the primordial follicles present during birth, only 1% of follicles reach the stage of ovulation, while the rest undergo atresia....

Punganur is the world’s shortest (80-100cms) humped cattle (Bos indicus), with long tail and switch touching the ground and is at the risk of extinction....

This book is useful for UG, PG students, Researchers, Process control engineers and for technical service engineers in chemical engineering....

Process intensification is one of the most fascinating study for researchers in improving the process efficiency. The promoters used in intensification of the process have wide applicability and are used in both heat and mass transfer operations....

The acute lethal toxicity of heavy metals, viz., lead and manganese in potable water is detoxified using Low cost KAZA’s carbons which were prepared from bio-waste materials. Adsorption onto commercial activated carbon is still an expensive one. This problem is inundated with these indigenously prepared carbons....

Regulations concerning automotive emissions are becoming more stringent in recent times, and consequently more research efforts have been directed toward lowering the environmental impact of pollutants emitted by vehicles and industries....

Though the serious health problems to human beings due to excessive intake of fluoride mainly through Potable water is a well known fact, suitable and cost effective solution is needed. Activated carbon proved to be the most effective adsorbent for various pollutants in water including fluoride. But Commercial activated carbon is an expensive one....

Bio-diesel manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats and used cooking oils is an alternative fuel for diesel engines. It offers many advantages such as renewable, energy efficient, nontoxic, sulfur free and bio-degradable, and also offers cleaner combustion and reduces global warming gas emissions....

Microstrip Technology by reducing volume and weight....