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Sunjeev Sahota
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The author of the multi-prize-winning The Year of the Runaways
returns with a novel of forbidden love that echoes across the
generations 'China Room is the kind of novel that reminds you why
you fell in love with reading' Open Book, BBC Radio 4 Shortlisted
for the Rathbones Folio Prize 2022 Longlisted for the Booker Prize
2021 Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
2022 Longlist for the Ondaatje Prize 2022 A Daily Telegraph ,
Guardian and The Times Book of the Year Mehar, a young bride in
rural 1929 Punjab, is trying to discover the identity of her new
husband. She and her sisters-in-law, married to three brothers in a
single ceremony, spend their days at work in the family's 'china
room', sequestered from contact with the men. When Mehar develops a
theory as to which of them is hers, a passion is ignited that will
put more than one life at risk. Spiralling around Mehar's story is
that of a young man who in 1999 travels from England to the
now-deserted farm, its 'china room' locked and barred. In enforced
flight from the traumas of his adolescence - his experiences of
addiction, racism, and estrangement from the culture of his birth -
he spends a summer in contemplation and recovery, finally gathering
the strength to return home. Readers love CHINA ROOM: *****
Amazing... I could not put it down! ***** The characters jump off
the pages... Beautiful ***** Powerful and heart-wrenching *****
Wonderful... I read it in one sitting ***** Gripping
storytelling... An easy five stars
Following the success of his first book, The Shotokan Karate
Handbook -- Beginner to Black Belt, the author felt there was a
need for a manual to assist the more experienced student.
Therefore, he has concentrated on more advanced techniques such as
Kihon lppon Kumite, Jiyu lppon Kumite sets 6 and 7, and all the
remaining Katas in Shotokan Karate. It is important that Karate Ka
are aware that time, effort and practice are still the main factors
in working towards perfecting not only one's skills but also one's
inner mind and attitudes towards the art. This book is meant as a
guide to Karate Ka -- it cannot take the place of your Sensei
(teacher).
There have been numerous books written on the subject of Karate,
including many that claim to show an easy, step-by-step, way of
becoming a black belt by the third chapter. In a martial art such
as Karate, it is extremely rare to find a book that can help the
student with the physical aspect of Karate to any great degree.
However, every now and then a publication appears on the bookstands
that can do just that. One such book is this one. The following
pages contain a wealth of information on the Kihon, Kata, and
Kumite aspects of Traditional Shotokan. Written in an easy to
follow manner, and supplemented by an extremely comprehensive set
of photographs, this handbook is easily one of the more superior
publications available.
A political satire relevant for today, delaing with capitalism,
poverty and greed, with greedy cats and hungry rats, that teaches
children about the impact of what happens when people take a great
deal more than they need. "A work or satirical genius," says
Chicken and Frog bookshop.
The second volume in the CURRENT TOPICS IN NONCLINICAL DRUG
DEVELOPMENT SERIES explores the critical issues and current topics
in nonclinical drug development. This second volume covers
individual topics and strategies in drug development from compound
characterization to drug registration. Written by a variety of
experts in the field, recent and rapid advances in technologies and
associated changes in regulatory guidance are discussed. Select
topics include: Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
technologies and the impact on toxicologic pathology. Current
approaches to carcinogenicity testing. Predicting drug-drug
interactions Current understanding of idiosyncratic drug reaction.
Assessing cardiovascular risks beyond QT interval. Use of 3-D cell
cultures in toxicology and ADME. Development of small
molecule-antibody complexes. Differentiating adverse from
non-adverse finding is nonclinical studies. Current Topics in
Nonclinical Drug Development: Volume 2 will aid toxicologists,
toxicologic pathologists, consultants, regulators, Study Directors,
and nonclinical scientists dealing with day-to-day issues
encountered in drug development and assist in formulating
strategies for resolution of these issues. In addition, the book
will be a valuable reference for academicians and graduate students
pursuing research related to nonclinical drug development.
Written in an accessible style from a consumer perspective and
blends academic research with professional insights. Deals with all
essential aspects of financial services that affect consumers and
how they can exploit opportunities. Each of the chapters contain a
list of learning objectives; a range of scenarios, case studies,
examples and articles to provide a "real world" context to the
discussion; a key points summary with referencing and further
reading and useful on-line resources, as well as, a selection of
short self-review questions. Enables readers to understand how the
operations, complexity and dynamism of an ever-changing financial
services industry shape the financial opportunities and risks they
face.
Written in an accessible style from a consumer perspective and
blends academic research with professional insights. Deals with all
essential aspects of financial services that affect consumers and
how they can exploit opportunities. Each of the chapters contain a
list of learning objectives; a range of scenarios, case studies,
examples and articles to provide a "real world" context to the
discussion; a key points summary with referencing and further
reading and useful on-line resources, as well as, a selection of
short self-review questions. Enables readers to understand how the
operations, complexity and dynamism of an ever-changing financial
services industry shape the financial opportunities and risks they
face.
The inaugural volume in the Current Topics in Nonclinical Drug
Development Series explores the critical issues and current topics
in nonclinical drug development. This first volume covers
individual topics and strategies in drug development from compound
characterization to drug registration. Written by a variety of
experts in the field, recent and rapid advances in technologies and
associated changes in regulatory guidance are discussed. Additional
features include: Deals with day-to-day issues in study design,
evaluation of findings, and presentation of data. Explains new
approaches in the development of medical devices. Includes
dedicated chapters on the use of bioinformatics in drug
development. Addresses strategies for photosafety testing of drugs.
Current Topics in Nonclinical Drug Development, Volume I will aid
toxicologists, toxicologic pathologists, consultants, regulators,
Study Directors, and nonclinical scientists dealing with day-to-day
issues in study design, evaluation of findings, and presentation of
data. In addition, the book will be a valuable reference for
academicians and graduate students pursuing research related to
nonclinical drug development.
Following the success of the first edition, this book is designed
to provide practical and timely information for toxicologic
pathologists working in pharmaceutical drug discovery and
development. The majority of the book (Organ Systems) will provide
detailed descriptions of histopathological lesions observed in drug
development. In addition, it will provide information to assist the
pathologist in making determinations of the origin of lesions as
well as its relevance to human risk. Toxicologic Pathology:
Nonclinical Safety Assessment, Second Edition includes 2 new
concept chapters. The first of the new chapters address approaches
for the evaluation of unique therapeutic modalities such as cell
therapies, gene therapies, and gene expression knockdown therapies.
While these still represent new developing therapeutic approaches,
there has been significant experience with the therapeutic
modalities in the last 5 years. The second new chapter addresses
the nonclinical safety assessment of medical devices, a topic of
increasing importance that was not addressed in a unique chapter in
the first edition. The other concept chapters have been updated and
cover important topics including the overview of drug development;
principles of nonclinical safety assessment; an introduction to
toxicologic pathology; techniques used in toxicologic pathology,
clinical pathology, toxicokinetics, and drug development
toxicogenomics; and spontaneous lesions. The 13 organ system
chapters provide the specifics related to pathologic
characteristics, differential diagnosis, and interpretation of
toxic responses in each organ system. These chapters are
specifically important for the bench pathologist but also for the
toxicologist who interacts with pathologists and function as study
toxicologists and project team representatives in the drug
development arena.
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2015 Sweeping between India
and England, and between childhood and the present day, Sunjeev
Sahota's unforgettable novel about illegal immigrants is - as with
Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance - a story of dignity in the face
of adversity and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. 'The
Grapes of Wrath for the 21st century' - Washington Post The Year of
the Runaways tells of the bold dreams and daily struggles of an
unlikely family thrown together by circumstance. Thirteen young men
live in a house in Sheffield, each in flight from India and in
desperate search of a new life. Tarlochan, a former rickshaw
driver, will say nothing about his past in Bihar; and Avtar has a
secret that binds him to protect the chaotic Randeep. Randeep, in
turn, has a visa-wife in a flat on the other side of town: a
clever, devout woman whose cupboards are full of her husband's
clothes, in case the immigration men surprise her with a call. 'A
brilliant and beautiful novel' - author of Home Fire, Kamila
Shamsie, Guardian
Disrupt your industry, boost profitability, and grow your business
with a powerful A.I. strategy. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is on
the verge of disrupting every domain of human existence. What does
that mean for your business? Everything. Building on the power of
A.I. is the factor that will determine success or failure in the
very near future-and this in-depth guide from the man who designed
the A.I. system that famously won Jeopardy provides everything you
need to be a leader in this revolution. Own the A.I. Revolution
provides a future-forward look at A.I.-how it will look in the
coming years, the countless business opportunities it will offer,
the risks that come with it-and delivers the knowledge you need to
navigate it all in real and practical ways. You'll learn how to:
*Find the right off-the-shelf A.I. solutions for your needs*Perform
a cost/benefit analysis of implementing A.I. into your business
strategy*Train and test A.I. before fully committing*Assemble
superior teams to steer your A.I. future*Ensure you remain current
and ahead of the curve You'll also find interviews with today's top
experts and A.I. thought leaders on the exciting ways organizations
are already transforming themselves through this revolutionary
technology. A.I. sounds scary to some, but the best business
leaders see it as an opportunity-as a way not only to drive profits
and outpace the competition, but to build value for customers and
make the world a better place. It's time to face our brave new
A.I.-driven world-and make sure you Own the A.I. Revolution!
There has been a growing interest in toxicologic pathology,
especially as related to its impact on the safety assessment of
pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and in drug development. Thus, there
is a growing need for an Illustrated Dictionary of Toxicology
Pathology and Safety Science (IDTP) that this dictionary aims to
fill. The language of toxicologic pathology may be less familiar to
a broad range of safety scientists, especially those involved in
the safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The IDTP
format provides the brevity and clarity that the user is not likely
to receive in a textbook, even if adequately indexed. With the
inclusion of descriptions for terms used in toxicology, drug
metabolism/pharmacokinetics, and regulatory science, the scope of
the IDTP is considerably broadened and decidedly unique in its
appeal to all safety scientists. With over 800 photos and
illustrations to provide visual context,* an important aim of the
IDTP is to present pathological changes as reference examples for
terminology, nomenclature, and term descriptions for the entry
entry-level as well as seasoned toxicologic pathologist. It will
also aid students and non-pathology specialists such as study
directors, senior toxicology report reviewers, scientific
management of contract research organizations, regulatory agencies,
and drug development companies to better understand the biological
significance of tissue changes. The IDTP provides a single
reference volume for these users to further their understanding and
appreciation of biologically significant pathology findings. The
IDTP consists of four major areas: 1. A-Z Dictionary of Pathology
encompassing all organ systems, together with relevant
non-pathology terms supported by references in "For Further
Reading" sections. 2. Appendix 1: An Overviews of Drug Development,
Nonclinical Safety & Toxicologic Pathology, and
Important/Special Topics. 3. Appendix 2: Diagnostic Criteria of for
Proliferative Proliferative Lesions in Rodents (Rat and Mouse) and
Selected Non-Rodent Laboratory Species containing illustrations
with detailed references and links to source material. 4) Appendix
3: Mini-Atlas of Organ System Anatomy and Histology to help
re-acquaint the non-pathologist safety scientist with many normal
anatomical structures. The editors and contributing scientists
(board-certified veterinary pathologists, board-certified
toxicologists, allied health safety scientists, health regulatory
representatives) have experience from bench-level pathology and
toxicology to managing global preclinical safety units in leading
pharmaceutical companies. They have considerable experience
mentoring pharmaceutical industry project team members, interacting
with industry clinicians and representatives of decision-making
bodies within the industry, as well as with global health
authorities, such as the FDA and EMA. These activities convinced
them of the necessity for and usefulness of the IDTP. As experts in
their field, they have undertaken the hard work of writing and
compiling the information, making the IDTP an exceptional, go-to
reference. *Illustrations Editor: Gregory Argentieri
Sustainability has come to the fore in the cosmetics and personal
care industry. Rising ethical consumerism and the need for resource
efficiency are making cosmetic companies small, independent firms
to global giants take steps towards sustainable development.
Sustainability: How the Cosmetics Industry is Greening Up discusses
the growing importance of sustainability in the cosmetics industry,
highlighting the various ways organisations can address the
economic, environmental and social aspects. How can the cosmetics
industry make a difference in terms of ingredients, formulations,
packaging, CSR, operations, and green marketing? Topics covered
include: * Environmental and social impacts of cosmetic products *
Ethical sourcing and biodiversity * Renewable energy and waste
management * Green formulations and ingredients * Green marketing
issues and consumer behaviour * Green standards, certification
schemes and indices in the cosmetics industry Industry experts
share their experiences on how they are tackling the challenges of
sustainability: from raw material procurements, manufacturing,
business processes, to distribution and marketing to consumers. The
book concludes with some future growth projections; what are some
of the shortcomings in sustainability in the cosmetics industry and
what can we expect to see in the future? Sustainability: How the
Cosmetics Industry is Greening Up discusses business and technical
issues in all areas of sustainable product development, from
sourcing ingredients, to formulation, manufacture and packaging.
Covering a diverse range of subjects, this book appeals to
professionals in many key sectors of the cosmetics and personal
care industry; cosmetic chemists, formulation scientists, R&D
directors, policy makers, business and marketing executives. It is
also of relevance to academic researchers working in cosmetic
chemistry and sustainable process development.
A story of forbidden love that echoes across generations - from the
prize-winning author of The Year of the Runaways. 'A gorgeous,
gripping read' Kamila Shamsie 'A multi-generational masterpiece'
Daily Mail * A Book of the Year for The Times, Guardian and Daily
Telegraph * Mehar, a young bride in rural Punjab, is trying to
discover the identity of her new husband. It is 1929, and she and
her sisters-in-law - married to three brothers in a single ceremony
- spend their days hard at work on the family farm, sequestered
from contact with the men. When Mehar develops a theory as to which
of them is hers, a passion is ignited that will put more than one
life at risk. Spiralling around Mehar's story is that of a young
man who in 1999 flees from England to the deserted sun-scorched
farm. Can a summer spent learning of love and of his family's past
give him the strength for the journey home? Readers love China Room
***** 'I didn't want it to end' ***** 'What. A. Book.' *****
'Beautifully crafted...a story as old as time' ***** 'A novel of
thwarted loves' Shortlisted for the 2022 Rathbones Folio Prize
Longlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize Longlisted for the 2022 Walter
Scott Prize Longlisted for the 2021 Ondaatje Prize 'Amazing
storytelling...gripping and very moving' BBC Radio 4, Open Book
'I'm blown away by it' Tessa Hadley 'The stuff of miracles' Bryan
Washington 'Moving...fresh and nourishing' The Times
'Genuine, poignant ...A moral work of real intelligence and power'
John Burnside, The Times When Imtiaz Raina leaves England for the
first time, to bury his father on his family's land near Lahore, he
exchanges his uncertain life in Sheffield for a road that leads to
the mountains of Kashmir and Afghanistan. Once back in Yorkshire,
he writes through the night to his young wife Becka and baby
daughter Noor, and tries to explain, in a story full of affection
and yearning, what has happened to him and why he has a devastating
new sense of home. 'What Sahota creates is not an exploration of
the psyche of a suicide bomber, but an exploration of a man'
Yorkshire Post 'Startling. This book successfully humanizes one of
the great demons of contemporary society, and for that, Sunjeev
Sahota should be given a high five off the Queen or something'
Dazed and Confused, 'Book of the Month' 'Imtiaz's journey to
Pakistan, and his sense of belonging, gives the novel much of its
eloquence. Great literary promise' Independent 'Excruciatingly
well-written' Guardian 'The book's great force lies in its voice:
that of a young man straining to express instincts, fears and
emotional conflicts, lending his writing a distinctive vibrancy'
Observer 'An acute debut. What is most chilling, and most
successful, is that it all seems so familiar, so close and so easy'
Sunday Times
America is a 24/7 lifestyle. This makes sleep--especially
disruptions in sleep--a pressing concern for many Americans.
According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), approximately 40
million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, and an
estimated 20-30 million others experience sleep-related problems.
Chronic sleep disorders may also lead to psychiatric disorders such
as depression and schizophrenia. Moreover, neurological disorders
such as seizures, strokes, Parkinson's, etc, and medical disorders
such as asthma or arrhythmia, also affect the quality of sleep
Americans receive.
Acute and Emergent Events in Sleep Disorders creates awareness for
the management of disorders that occur during sleep. Chokroverty
and Sahota bring greater awareness to the treatment of sleep
disorders, as well as treatments of neurological, medical, and
psychiatric disorders. The book has six different sections covers a
wide range of topics dealing with how to treat and manage these
events. For example, when to prescribe CPAP (Continuous Positive
Airway Pressure) machines for sleep apnea patients' whose risks are
doubled for stroke or death, as compared to those without the
disorder. Another segment discusses treatment of Restless Legs
Syndrome (RLS), a movement disorder which is amplified when trying
to rest. Managing depression, which affects patients' sleep cycles,
is analyzed as well as its relation to sleep-deprivation and
insomnia. Considerations for sleep disorders in children, such as
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) are also presented. This book
serves an effective tool for neurologists, clinical
neuroscientists, residents, and fellows.
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