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Disaster, Conflict and Society in Crises: Everyday Politics of Crisis Response (Routledge Humanitarian Studies)
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Disasters and Hazards: Risk Reduction Mitigation and Management (PB)
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Disasters: A Sociological Approach
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Disasters: Strengthening Community Mitigation and Preparedness
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Discard Studies in India: A Case of Patna [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹590.00.₹383.50Current price is: ₹383.50.Explore the emerging field of Discard Studies in India with this insightful hardcover book, “Discard Studies in India: A Case of Patna.” Authored by esteemed faculty from IIT Patna, Dr. Papia Raj and Dr. Aditya Raj, this transdisciplinary work champions social justice by examining the practices, people, and products associated with discard. Focusing on Patna, the book delves into waste production and management, advocating for community approaches and accountable governance to minimize waste. It underscores the critical need for responsible consumption for the sustainability of our people and planet. This timely publication offers a renewed perspective on discard studies in the Indian context, making it essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable living and social inclusion.
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Discerning Liberative Motifs in Religions:: A Socio-Ecological Study
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Discerning the “Word of the Lord”: The Word of the Lord” in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 (The Library of New Testament Studies)
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Disciples of the State?: Religion and State-Building in the Former Ottoman World
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Disciplinarity and Dissent in Cultural Studies
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Discipline and Punish
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DISCIPLINE OF MULTIPROGRAMMING
0Original price was: ₹8,583.99.₹5,579.59Current price is: ₹5,579.59.Explore the fundamental principles of multiprogramming with “DISCIPLINE OF MULTIPROGRAMMING” by Springer, a comprehensive hardcover edition perfect for computer science enthusiasts. This 2001 publication, part of the esteemed “Monographs in Computer Science” series, delves deep into the intricate discipline of managing multiple programs concurrently. With 420 pages of in-depth knowledge, this English-language text offers invaluable insights for students and professionals alike. Enhance your understanding of operating systems and computer architecture with this essential resource, a must-have for any serious reader at The Bookish Owl. Discover the power and complexity of efficient system design.
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Discipline: the Canonical Buddhism of the VInayapitaka: v.26 (Buddhist Tradition)
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