Competency Management involves understanding and replicating the competencies and/or behaviours of top-performing employees, developing and leveraging organizational competencies through deployment of suitable competency models and, finally, identifying the core competence of the organization that would provide leverage for gaining a competitive advantage.The objective of the book is to help create a customized framework for individuals and organizations to discover and harness their 'core competence' for self-sustenance and attaining the pole position in their respective domains. This practical handbook will prove to be indispensable to corporate honchos--C Level Executives, Human Capability Management Experts, Policy Makers, HR Managers--besides being a comprehensive reference to postgraduate and graduate students of management.
Want to master basic grammar?Want to score well in grammar?Want to practice a lot?Yes, this book is for you!SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BOOK:1. Self-explanatory meanings and explanations2. Complex topics broken into simple aspects3. Lucid language used4. Numerous exampl...
The toil of several million peasant farmers in Aztec Mexico transformed lakebeds and mountainsides into a checkerboard of highly productive fields. This book charts the changing fortunes of one Aztec settlement and its terraced landscapes from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.
Fitness... Mapped!This book takes you inside the world of martial arts on a fantastic journey of overall fitness. Karate is a form of self-defence technique that requires a good balance between the body and mind. The word 'karate' means playing 'empty-handed'. So apart from physical power, one needs to learn various playing tactics to have a cutting edge over the others. Through this book, one can learn the basic ways of playing karate and the rules governing it. The 'Enjoy being a Karateka' section covers a comprehensive research on Karate tactics, and it is sufficient enough to make you understand the basic moves and enjoy the game. 'Youth's choice of Karate' section provides insights about 21st-century expectations for a 360-degree makeover.Discover karate, kata, kihon, kumite, food, technology, career and much more through this book.Use the grid system where every square content has a unique message coordinating with the subject to ensure that your journey is exciting, educative and fun. You can also use the websites to expand your knowledge and motivate you towards healthy living.The book also has amazing facts, texts, images, infographics, statistics and theories, written and checked by experts. Draw the progress and achievements of karate.The topics covered in this book are Karate Fundamentals, Karate History, Fitness, Karate Organisation and Karate Ingredients.
This is a lost episode of Indian history. Before Bose, much before Nehru and even before Mahatma Gandhi...there was Har Dayal.On the morning of December 23rd, 1912, a powerful bomb targeted at the Viceroy Lord Hardinge exploded as he entered the new capital city of Delhi. Though the assassination bid failed it brought back the spectre of the Ghadr of 1857 and challenged the might of the British Empire. The British Secret Service connected the bomb outrage to the brain of Har Dayal (1884-1939) a former Stanford University lecturer based in San Francisco.The history of the Indian freedom struggle has produced no greater enigma than this heroic leader. Har Dayal was the architect of the largest international anti-colonial resistance movement - the Ghadr Party, with its nerve center in California. His mission was to destroy the British Empire by an armed revolt and his weapon of choice was the colossal power of his intellect. Cerebrally light-years ahead, Har Dayal a super brilliant scholar at Oxford and St. Stephen's College was eloquent in seventeen languages and an author par excellence. Exiled from India for life Har Dayal became Ghadr personified. This gentleman revolutionary was the first Indian to teach at American and Swedish universities and an extraordinary mix of an Anarchist and a Pacifist, a Sanskritist and a Rationalist, a Marxist and a Buddhist, a Feminist and a Humanist as also an ultranationalist and an internationalist. For millions who sought to emulate the quintessential Dilliwallah, he was The Great Indian Genius.
In this information age, the need for explicit meaning in scriptures and rituals is a vital ingredient that is lacking. The literal interpretations and obligatory rituals have left a void in the individual's spiritual journey and hence, the increasing disappointment in organized religions. There are 50 articles in this book whose contents aim to provide a deeper spiritual meaning that is conveyed through certain specific symbols and themes such as Agni or Fire, Cave, Cloud, twice-born, Four beasts, Dragon, Trilogy, Hero, Charioteer, Hostile brothers, Inner demon, East, Nakedness, Reincarnation, Redemption, Deluge, Sword, and Twins. These common symbols and themes, across many mythologies and the spiritual significance they convey, are brought out so that the higher nature of man and the spiritual path one has to traverse can be indicated. The very fact that man seeks a higher and more meaningful knowledge denotes that he is on a path to exploring his true nature or awake to his true self. These symbols and themes cut across all dominant spiritual traditions such as Vedic, Buddhist, Hebraic, Christian, and Islamic religions. Symbols and Themes in Sacred Texts contain the key to unlock the spiritual treasure hidden from humanity through literal and archaic cultural interpretations.
1. Contains descriptions of 988 Trees belonging to 87 families.2. Has 568 pages, 255 black and white photographs and 193 line drawings of Trees.3. Separate photographs provided for the Evergreen, Deciduous, Scrub and Mangrove Trees.4. Sacred, Rare, Endemic, Ornamental, Fruit-bearing, Littoral Trees are tabulated.5. Contains Maps of Forests of South India and Western and Eastern Ghats.6. This book is brought out after a gap of more than a century after Bourdillon's The Forest Trees of Travancore (1908).7. The book is also equally useful wherever Tropical Evergreen, Deciduous and Scrub Forests exist in Peninsular India.
Peppered Minds is about the journey of a young geologist, Neeraj, beginning his professional life. His imaginative mind conjures up a thesis presented on a brainstorming session for the welfare of his countrymen and the nation. The book provides an interesting insight to explain blatant problems that contribute to the lack of innovation, misconduct and all kinds of frenzy we see around today. The writing of the book is a lighthearted account of the protagonist, Neeraj, brought up in a conservative middle-class god-fearing family, who travels from Jaipur to Hyderabad to start his professional life as a geologist. The story depicts his bitter and heartening experiences, be it meeting an astrologer, making a railway reservation, going on a rail journey from Jaipur, joining up at his new office in Hyderabad or eventually completing a successful geological expedition in the wild. Neeraj's tryst with the various characters along his brief journey brings to light the mind set, personal traits, beliefs and culture of a vast cross section of the ordinary public that span age groups ranging from the child to the octogenarian. The book depicts several interplays of events that envelope the geologists in the office as well as in the field. One of the momentous events that overwhelms Neeraj is his meeting with the Moon and learning of the unbelievable history of human existence on earth. There are also hilarious episodes, including the one which describes the use of kerosene as the basic material for nuclear research.
The study of wealth is so fascinating. Having wealth is a dream for every human being. By pursuing different professions, we all chase wealth. These quotes contain a wealth of wisdom in a single line. These are timeless and immeasurable treasures of wisdom. Wealth is the product of man's capacity to think. - Ayn RandMarkets always climb the wall of worry. - Rakesh JhunjhunwalaGold is the money of kings; silver is the money of gentlemen; barter is the money of peasants; but debt is the money of slaves. - Norm FranzMoney: whether you have it or not, whether you want it or not, whether you like it or not, it will define your days. - Phil KnightNine-tenth of wisdom consists in being wise in time. - Theodore RooseveltWhenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect. - Mark TwainTraditional wisdom is long on tradition and short on wisdom. - Warren BuffettNever mistake motion for action. - Earnest Hemmingway
For the first time in my life, I was shot at as I approached the Beirut shore. I know now that if they wanted to kill me, they could have that night. This is just one of the many adventures the author has faced during his 44 years of living and working in the volatile Middle East.As the famous writer and lecturer, Helen Keller once wrote: "Life is a daring adventure, or it is nothing at all".In the author's own lifetime he has experienced a profuse number of adventures, and many were truly amazing life-changing episodes, in fact so many that he has decided to share them by writing his third book, The Last American in Damascus.
A tester's mind is never at rest. It is constantly searching over populated with information and continually discovering changes to context. A tester at work is interacting with plenty of people who don't understand testing pretend to understand or have conflicting ideas of testing. A combination of all this creates restlessness in a tester's mind. A restless mind ends up with fragmented learning and chaos. This impacts the quality of life itself. Is this book for you?
30th January 1948; 31st October 1984; 21st May 1991.These three days bear significant importance in the history of independent India. The nation witnessed the assassination of the Father of the Nation, the Prime Minister of India and an ex-Prime Minister of India respectively. It is even more startling because it was the first instance where a mother and her son were robbed of their lives because of political and religious reasons.Assassination of Mahatma - Indira - Rajiv Gandhis' by K. Ragothaman is an attempt to shed light on these occurrences and what led to their gruesome deaths. It is also a commentary on the functioning of the law enforcement agencies and the Executive. As the Chief Investigating Officer in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Mr Ragothaman is in a unique position to discuss the intricacies of three of the most significant occurrences in the history of 20th century India. The events leading up to these dates have been reconstructed to give the reader a holistic picture and how these three seemingly individual tragedies are connected.
Taken from real life observations How much is too much? questions the reasons why the Indian society has certain prejudice towards divorced women, making it harder for them to take a decision, post a marriage break down. The book runs through the experience of the author from falling in love to going through various stages leading unto a divorce and finally trying to feel 'normal' again. Do you wonder at times if the occasional fights in your marriage is normal or worth pulling the plug for? Are you suffering in an agonising marriage and wonder what lies ahead? Contemplating a divorce and yet worried sick about the family? Are you staying in your marriage only due to societal taboos? Are you going through a separation already and wondering when will it all end? Then, here are some answers which might give you hope that while your world might have come crashing down but if you do conclude that you deserve better then it is perfectly okay no matter what the world around you feels! The book is aimed at giving hope to countless of those women who don't know what to expect while going through the trauma of a marital disaster. This book touches on the topic which our society uses daily to apply ground-rules and moral policing but it is time we break free from that regressive stigma. It is time that a divorce is understood just as an unfortunate chapter and not given any more importance than what is due. It is time, concept of marriages in India - change!
One in ten people risks falling into depression. Two in ten are struggling to find what makes them happy. Five in ten are questioning the purpose of life. Nine in ten will not have answers to the questions above.Have you dealt with such situations? Are you still trying to answer the most basic questions of life? Are these questions beginning to seem like the toughest question paper you've ever had to answer? What makes you happy? What will keep you fulfilled? Is there any purpose to being who you are?On a not-so-fateful night, thirty-five-year-old Arjun embarks on a journey that will force him to rehash, revisit, reimagine and refuel his life. In the next ten days of his life, he meets six strangers who teach him exactly the lessons he needs. He takes the hard route to self-awareness, forgiveness, finding himself and reclaiming his life from the jaws of his past.With Lost and Found at 35, immerse yourself in the life-changing story of Arjun and uncomplicate the mystery of living with passion and purpose.
Victory belongs to us when we live a life of purpose, when we are able to become exactly who God has ordained us to be. This book hands you supernatural and extraordinary keys to find your path and be fulfilled in life and become that person God created you to be. This book will help you to: - Discover your purpose - Fulfill your purpose and live a beautiful life- Understand purpose and yourself more- Become one of the most successful entrepreneurs - Understand that your prosperity is tied to your purpose - Discover the importance of having a good relationship with God and the power of isolation
Just Relax DBA helps beginners learn Oracle DBA by providing tips, tricks, and techniques from experts. Don't worry if you are just a beginner or a trainee. With dedicated chapters for every area of Database administration, this book will help you grasp the nuances in no time and makes understanding administration easier. - Save a lot of time by optimizing everyday tasks using simple tricks in DBA- Identify the ideal way of performing a task to save time and effort on hectic jobs- Helps DBA trainee to understand the analysis of issues- 'Best Practices' and 'Dos and Don'ts' sections to help handle any activity in DBA"This book is one of its kinds of guide, contains many DBA topics and should be in the hands of all aspiring DBAs. All chapters are explained in simple language with step by step instructions that helps readers to understand the concepts quickly in an easy way.- Muthuselvam Ramalingam, Program Manager, US Fed gov Agency
"We make decisions, but decisions make our life."All of us need to make decisions that may be major or minor. One good decision can work wonders and dramatically change our lives forever. Similarly, one bad decision can prove disastrous and make life horrible. So ultimately, our life is a sum total of the decisions we make. This highlights the fact that decision making is the most important thing we do throughout our lives. If the decision making process is so vital, then shouldn't an all-out effort be made to improve this process? Surprisingly and unfortunately, most of us never try to do so!There must be ways and methods to improve the process of decision making. There must be a way to standardize the process of decision making so that the chances of error are minimized. Can we learn this art and teach it to our children? There is very little literature available on this topic.Decisions is a book that is all about mastering the art of decision making by understanding and standardizing its concepts.
You Are Worthy of Love is a motivational guide inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. It has a blend of warmth, humor, unflinching honesty, with real-life examples and hard-earned wisdom which moves beyond the platitudes and easy fixes offered in many self-help books. The aim of this book is to help you to find the courage to overcome fear, self-consciousness, self-doubts, and strengthen your connection to the world. It can assist you in cultivating the courage to embrace your imperfections and unlock the power within you to find lasting happiness in your love as well as professional life. The author's insights will help vault you to a better life and say, "I have received my share of love from the universe."
'This book is your passport to a smoother, more grandiloquent travel.'Tired of travelling to boring destinations the non-luxurious way? This book takes you through a portico of charismatic luxury, thereon soaking you into world-class extravagance and dazzling experiences. Reading through, you would leave your conventional holiday itinerary aside and leap forward into the glitz and glam of the travel world. Chartered planes, luxe adventures, cutting-edge destinations, gourmet meals and top-notch possibilities will replace your someday with now.This contemporary book is meant for voyagers who feel an adrenaline surge each time they hear the words 'luxury travel'. Use this handbook as your one-stop guide for planning the trip of a lifetime by making it your most essential resource. So mark your transition now!
The book featuring “AI BASICS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS” targets learning of concepts as prescribed by the CBSE. The objective of the module is to develop a readiness for understanding and appreciating Artificial Intelligence and its application in our lives. The units dwelled include Excite, Relate, Purpose, Possibilities and AI Ethics which are set to empower the kids to identify and appreciate AI and describe its applications in daily life and to apply and reflect on the Human-Machine Interactions.
The FIFA World Cup isn't only about football. It's about people and their emotions, about places and their vibes. Reporters covering this event get the chance of a lifetime to soak in the atmosphere and tell a tale worth remembering. But when the deadline is looming under challenging circumstances every day, churning out a light-hearted piece is no laughing matter.
Industrial-strength stories treat children and adults as equals. And told it as it is. No pussy-footing, moral science or sugar coating. Spades are spades! No quarter given, none taken. No mythical characters beggaring belief and science. Just brute logic and empirical evidence. Two kids, Bila & Kabun; a dog - Mr. Morkley and a story-mongering PICS Dad explore the world around them. Meant to be bedtime stories, they mostly left the teller and the listeners sleepless. Praise for Politically Incorrect Children's Stories OUTSTANDING.....an outstanding book, it should be made to stand outside the house. Every parent should read it, I haven't.L.M., Ram's mother TOP BESTSELLER. 2,013,896 copies of this book should definitely sell. Or elseMr. Mustanda, Credit Card Loans Collection Agency UNBELIEVABLE. Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE. He actually wrote something readable.JJ, Ram's English Teacher DIRECT and INDIRECT will apply at the same time...Taxation department
The poems that populate this book hold a mirror to various facets of life. They reflect a gamut of diverse emotions and moods ranging from the bright and humorous to the sad and blue, from love to separation, and from life to death. The nuances of various emotions depicted herein are the HEARTFELT feelings of the author.
This book is a collection of poems that speak about a range of things - from life to love to everything in between. The poems explore the essence of human life, the intricacy of human emotion, poetry as an art in itself and what it means to the author. It is the protagonist's journey of understanding herself, of making sense of her hopes, dreams and struggles. Our journeys are unique and the possibilities are endless. As one of the poems says "We're many things at once" and we're all on the path to becoming our own person. The author uses poetry to shed light on the emotional turmoil of growing up, the need to normalize talk about mental health and the revival of empathy. It's okay to not know, it's okay to take your time, it's okay to feel, it's okay to seek help and it's okay to love.
Thoughts are the basic premise of how you attract the life you desire. One must not forget to coincide with the entire being as the truth is--you feel your life into existence. The universe is a large orgasmic energy, which is elated, aroused, and is creative and generative. When you embody this exuberance, the process of attracting what you desire in your life speeds up.The question is, do you desire to live like a robot on auto-mode? Or, do you have the mettle to take the reins of your life in your hands and become the magician, experiencing the ecstasy as your every thought unfolds in front of your eyes?In Orgasmic Universe, you will learn to put together the missing pieces of the puzzle that are still holding you back. As you awaken this vigor, all areas of your life--money, relationships, work, health, and happiness--will take the beautiful form you wish. You will not only be more present, involved, intuitive and stimulated with every existing moment but life will be orgasmic.
"They were picked up from near the explosion site and locked up together. That police post did not have a separate arrangement for ladies. She was hungry and bone-weary after that little chase. A hefty, rotund cop with a baton in hand came into their lockup again that night. Sultana could no more stand that sight. She fainted and collapsed on the floor. The cop withdrew. Manzar was still bleeding and writhing with excruciating pain. He dragged himself towards an earthen pot in that dark corner to fetch water to sprinkle on her face." Sultana is the story of an Indian Muslim girl caught in the crossfire of post-partition incertitude. It is virtually like an insider account of things that the Muslim community has grappled with for a long time after the partition of the Indian Sub-continent. A peep into their dilemmas, the challenges, the social dogmas, and a bit of fear psychosis. In parts, a telling commentary on human apathy and social retrogression.
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