This is a good book on the study of fixed points in terms of applying kkm theory. Authors focus on the study of fixed point and related best approximation theory by using the concept of the KKM mapping. This book contains the most classic results on both metric fixed point and topological fixed point results. It is a good reference for people who want to know what kind of fixed point existrence theorems available for their applications in nonlinear analysis and associated subjects.

Indian Gunners at War is the first book of it's kind. Original and conceptual, the author Major General Jagjit Singh, a renowned General from the Gunners, outlines the role of artillery as a vital instrument of victory in war. In a remarkable portrayal of the power of the gun in past battles, he brings out that it was the army with a stronger artillery which won the day.

The book traces the historical background to the Indo-Pak War of 1971, the military crackdown by Pakistan on its Eastern province, the escape of 10 million Bengali refugees into India and the eventual involvement of India in a third bloody round with Pakistan.

In a style simple and lucid, combined with the professional touch of a front-line soldier, the General describes the battles fought on the Western Front, with an incisive evaluation in the case of major battles. Depicting these in graphic detail, he gives an account of the role played by Indian gunners, the Honour Titles bestowed on artillery units for their outstanding contribution and the courage displayed by individual officers and men in almost every single action.

The book concludes with a few thought provoking views on India's defence preparedness - stressing on self-reliance in military hardware, greater interface between the politician and the military, full activation of the concept of a National Security Council, and the need to appoint the Chief of Defence Staff, while highlighting, in particular, the vital requirement to strengthen the artillery punch of the Indian Army.

A valuable contribution to India's military history and national security.

Singh's democratic view at the growth of telecommunication systems in 3rd world countries exposes the realities and myths of jumping ahead into the technological future. Using in-depth detail, he presents the flaws in the goals of 3rd world countries (mostly India) by telling why successful telecom systems in 1st world countries cannot be duplicated out of socioeconomic contexts. Also he explains the actions of how catalytic, near catalytic, and disfunctional states help or hinder the expansion process. His capitalist solution of more private competitors drags down his arguement with his redundant examples. A good book to glance over to get his important main ideas, but don't get hogged down in his details.

In this interesting essay Bhupinder Singh Mahal attempts to trace Punjabi cultural characteristics back to the Scythians, focusing particularly on the independent nomadic spirit that still infuses the Punjabi (especially Punjabi Sikh) diaspora. It is quite a readable book, and the author's creation of a resonance from ancient to modern times rings true for anybody with a sense of the Punjabi character. There are fascinating asides and plausible if speculative linkages among various old and new traditions, the characteristic turban-wearing among them.

However, this book suffers from the same problems that plague much South Asian academic writing - lack of citations. There are informal references to all manner of writings, but no detailed citations that one could check, and little attempt to rigorously evaluate sources for their reliability which unfortunately makes the treatise less than scholarly.

This author's experience in Canada adds something to his understanding of Punjabis and the issues they face. He is able, for example, to draw on Canadian stereotypes about the people of Newfoundland ("Newfies") to comment on subcontinental humor about Sikhs. He grasps more than most Sikh authors in Punjab the truly global character of the community today, and therefore is well placed to expound on his theme of long-term nomadism in the culture. The diasporan South Asians are not best viewed as "ex-pats" at a distance from their homelands; rather, the diaspora is itself part of the South Asian cultural heartland. (Certainly we have seen this in the Khalistan movement, for example.) On this key point, the author has an important insight to offer. Trying to track the motif of travel back into history is an innovative, if by nature speculative, endeavor. Bhupinder Singh Mahal is to be commended for the attempt.

These pictures, though some are interesting, don't have the beauty and density of those found in other of his woriks. One will not come away with any sense of the landscape or cityscapes of Tamil Nadu. There are too many shots of individuals, but not enough sense of place, and on the whole, not the painterly quality he usually brings to his work.

This book is too advanced for an introductory of semiconductor. The language is ok. The author seems to explains everything with minimum sentences. Sometimes, I read those signs and I don't have any idea about it. Author did not explain it. I think author should expain every sign in an equation to make sure students can understand that equation. Another problem is the mathematics in this book. Many book would give references in the end. But this book expects u know everything( mathematics and some field and waves, without giving any references. The worst part is example. Author did not explain examples completely. It is jump from one equation to another. You need a high intelligence to learn from this book. the barrier to too high for an junior student.

I have been trying to use this text for an undergraduate course in solid-state devices at the University of Texas at Tyler and have found that the material is far too advanced for juniors in electrical engineering. Singh goes into too much detail in quantum physics for the needs or interests of the typical junior electrical engineer. It would be best kept for selective use in senior-level and graduate courses in solid-state physics where it would likely be an excellent text. If you are looking for a more-introductory treatment, I would highly recommend Ben Streetman's time-honored and tested text (which I will use the next time I have to teach this course).

Book has all the key words: But, as the previous reader pointed out, is very repetitive. Also most of the concepts are talked about very superfically. Its almost like browsing through a power point presentation, without the speakers additional remarks. Quite disappointing. I plan to return the book ( I got it from borders. Gasp!)

Although this book provides a good overview of basic data warehousing concepts, it is not well written or organized. The same concepts, in fact the same sentences, are duplicated throughout the chapters.

I found this book to be overall pretty disappointing. First off, the illustrations are horrible. They look like children's cartoon drawings. Why don't the editors of mammal-books hire the same artists who do bird guides? The latter are generally really good.

Secondly, there is a lot of important information lacking. For example the book states that it describes "almost all the species that can be identified in the field easily". I was hoping for a book to 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent' (ALL of them) not a book of 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent that can be easily identified'. The whole section at the end on 'Where to Watch mammals' is pretty useless. I'll get that info from the 'Lonely Planet', thanks. That space should have been spent instead on descriptions (and better illustrations) of more species.

This book covers the land mammals of the Indian Subregion or in other words it cover: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. However, it also does exclude the smaller and often inconspicious mammals like baths, schrews, and most rodents. A number of small but often conspicious mammals are included. For instance both squirrels and pikas are included. In total it depicts and describes 106 species in deatail. It starts in the typical manner with an introduction to the region, mammals, and mammal observing. This section is highly usefull to the unexperienced reader, but will probably seem quite borring to most, as it is short and only mentiones the most bassal things. The next fourty pages is devoted to the mammal species themselves. This means that there is 2-3 species per page. About each species the book descibes identification, habitat, range (no range maps!), behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The text is not for pleasure reading, but it is highly usefull in the field. A thing to remember - not mentioned in the book - is that the status refers to subregion only, not the intire world. An example is the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) which is described as endangered. The next pages are assigned to 12 colour plates with drawings of the mammals. The drawings are not especialy beautiful, but all the important details usefull in identification are remembered. The next 12 plates are devoted to animal tracks. The last third of the book describes 23 national parks/reserves in the region including the famous Chitwan NP and Sunderbars NP. These pages are the highlight of the book. In this part there is a map of each park and a quite thorrow descibtion of acces, accomodation facilities, season to go there, larger mammals of the area etc. Sadly similar chapters in other books have been shown to go quickly out of date. At the end of the book there is a chapter called "futher reading" which obviously seems equal to bibliograpy.

In total the book seems to be good in the field, but there are quite a few large lacks. For instance a number of large species known in the area are not mentioned at all. An example is the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica). The Slender Lori (Loris tardigrandus) is mentioned only briefly in "similar species" of the Slow Lori ( Nycticebus coucang). This seems strange as the Slende lori occurs in a much larger part of the subregion. Sadley this is also a fact with a number of other species. They also use a number of outdated latin names. An example is the use of the genus Felis for all the smaller cats. In the beginning of the book they mention that the reason for the use of "old names" is because they are more familiar to people! But they are still incorrect in my opinion (I know other people don't find them to be so). It is however still a very good and usefull companion when watching wildlife in the region.

there are few problems in this book. This book may be good for a graduate level students. but it is far advanced for an introductory course. First, author did not explain very sign in an equation. it seems author expects readers to know each sign automatically. I feel like I need to go over the book in order to find what the sign means. second, in the text, author mentioned about wave function. and he gives a brief explaination about it. In my opinion, a brief introduction is not enough. he should also include a complete reference in the book talking about wave function. Thrid, and the worst, author did not give a clear explaination for example. It is not step by step. Reader needs to be very intelligent to apply and understand the approach in example. In later part of problems, he gives a question that he did not really mention about it. I always feel the best book is a book that is most clear and comprehensible. This book is not.

Dedinetly this book is not upto the mark of "Train to Pakistan" or "Delhi". Except here and there Singh's touches of human relationship(Mohan with his father, his Haridwar experience with his father, with Molly Gomes and before Mohan's death) and the "short story like" end(that is the reason, it qualifies for the 1 star rating), you can read the rest in Penthouse letters.

This book tells us a story of man and his women, but I can feel the love of a son to his father. I can find sex in this book, meanwhile it tells me I must love my father. Yes, Father is more important than a woman.

I bought this book on a recent trip to Delhi and found it vaguely fascinating. I couldn't believe that one of Indias most respected writers, historians and political thinkers was indulging in erotic fantasy.

Mohan Kumar is a middle aged divorcee who embarks on an erotic odyssey. The book is probably quite accurate with regard to the social mores inherent in middle class Indian society which dictate that sexual relationships with unattached contemporaries of similar social standing are largely taboo.

Poor Kumar has to resort to advertisements in national newspapers to recruit live-in companions who will be handsomely remunerated for their services ( By Indian standards )

Kumar's relationships with a veritable range of Indian women from different parts of the subcontinent are initially fulfilling but lead ultimately to disappointment.

As the protagonist who brings women to his luxurious lair one may get the feeling that he uses women.But a closer examination of the individual encounters leaves one with the feeling that it is Kumar who is being exploited by the womenfolk in question, mainly for money and sex.

Eventually, there is a salutory lesson on the risks of unprotected sex, certainly timely in the context of Indias ever burgeoning problems with HIV.

The narrative uses some interesting devices in terms of switching from the first person to the third person and flits niftily from one period of Kumars life to another.

The book also provides familiar insights into every day life in Delhi for those familiar with this sprawling and increasingly exciting Indian metropolis