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Energy engineering is a new and rapidly growing field of engineering. It is concerned with facility management, alternative energy technologies, energy services, environmental compliance, energy efficiency, etc. It uses the elements of chemistry, environmental engineering, maths, physics, and economic engineering to work efficiently. Power engineering is that branch of energy engineering, which deals with transmission, utilization, generation and distribution of electric power and devices like transformers, generators and motors, etc. This book is designed to provide students with the topics which are of utmost significance. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of the growth of this subject. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to polymer chemistry. It describes in detail the various concepts and theories related to the field. Polymer chemistry refers to that branch of chemistry which deals with the study of the different characteristics, functions and structures of synthetic polymers. This field encompasses the concepts of other related areas like polymer physics, polymer science, and polymer engineering. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of polymer chemistry. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant developments related to the field of polymer chemistry.

Plant genetics and genomics is a branch of biology which studies heredity and heredity transmission of characteristics in plants and other eukaryotic or multicellular organisms that are classified within the plant kingdom. This area includes various sub-fields like genetically engineered crops, genetically modified plants and examining the DNA and food safety and security. This book explores all the important aspects of this field in the present day scenario. It includes detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of plant genetics and genomics. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of plant genetics and genomics. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation is that medicine which is used to restore the functional ability related to musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for people suffering from disabilities. It is mainly used for patients dealing with issues of the nervous system, ligaments, muscles or bone injuries. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This textbook will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers. For all those who are interested in physical medicine and rehabilitation, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to photosynthesis. It provides detailed information about its methods and uses. Photosynthesis refers to the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. It is an essential process as it enables plants to grow and bear fruit. The aim of the text is to familarize the readers with the process and associated chemicals. Most of the topics introduced in this textbook are of utmost importance to gain understanding about the topic. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this text an invaluable source of knowledge. The topics covered in this book offer the readers new insights in the field of photosynthesis.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of photochemistry. It elucidates the various concepts and theories related to this area. Photochemistry is the study of the chemical effects of light. This process is of significant importance as it enables photosynthesis in plants, helps in production of vitamin D and also, is crucial for vision. This book outlines the fundamental processes and applications of photochemistry in detail. It presents the complex subject of photochemistry in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

Petroleum exploration or hydrocarbon exploration is the science of exploring oil and gas from under the Earth's surface. It is practiced by petroleum geologists and geophysicists. This branch of science and geology is grouped under petroleum geology. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to petroleum exploration. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of the growth of this field. Most of the topics introduced in this text cover new techniques and the applications of petroleum exploration. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies and advanced studies have been included in it. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

Organic pollutants, also referred to as persistent organic pollutants are those compounds which are resistant to every type of environmental degradation, by any process like chemical, photolytic biological, etc. These are generally of organic nature and have severe impact on humans and environment. This book presents the complex subject of organic pollutants in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of this area. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this discipline which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

This book explores all the important aspects of organic farming in the present day scenario. It describes in detail the various concepts and techniques used under this area. Organic farming is an alternative form of agriculture. Unlike normal agricultural practices, it does not use artificial fertilizers but instead, uses bone meal, compost, manure and green manure for fertilization. Some of the diverse topics covered in this text address the varied branches that fall under this category. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this textbook will help the students understand the modern concepts and techniques of the subject. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this textbook.

This book elucidates new techniques and their applications of optical engineering in a multidisciplinary approach. It provides comprehensive insights into this field. Optical engineering refers to the study of optics and designing of optical instruments like microscopes, telescopes, optic discs, lasers, and fiber optic communication systems, etc. This text is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of optical engineering. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Also included in it is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of optical engineering. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field and it is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate text on modern optical engineering.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of optics. It provides detailed information about the various advancements within this field. Optics is the study of light. It concerns itself with the examination of the properties, behaviour, ultraviolet, infrared and visible lights. It is used in many fields like photography, astronomy, optometry, opthalmology and many other engineering fields. The aim of this textbook is to provide thorough insights to readers about this subject. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new techniques and the applications of optics. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

The book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of corporate governance and its utmost significance in modern times. It explains in detail the concepts and procedures that have been established in this field. Corporate governance is the application of different processes, relations and mechanisms that are used to control and direct business firms. It includes monitoring and checking the various policies, decisions and practices of firms and corporations. This book is a valuable compilation of chapters, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of corporate governance. Most of the topics introduced in this text cover new techniques and the applications of corporate governance. The textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.

Oceanology or oceanography is a sub-field of earth sciences. It is concerned with the study of oceans. It includes topics like waves, ecosystem dynamics, seafloor geology, plate tectonics, physical properties and geophysical fluid dynamics, etc. Oceanographers study subjects like climatology, meteorology, geology and hydrology, etc. This book provides thorough insights into the field of oceanography. The topics included in it on the subject are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It also explores all the important aspects of this area in the present day scenario. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Numerical analysis, modeling and simulation are very complex and intricate subjects, which play a crucial role in the visual (2D and 3D) representation of concepts and objects that are otherwise not visible at a phenomenal level. They are used in the fields like systems theory, science education, knowledge visualization and even in philosophy of science. The text presents these difficult subjects in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It includes topics, which are important for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. It studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of the subject and its utmost significance in modern times. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Food science is a field which studies the nature, causes of deterioration, processing and other important characterisitcs of food, so as to make it more consumer friendly. The book provides detail about the biochemical, physical and chemical processes of food and how they are used by the engineers to make it more nutritious and better for people. The topics included in this text are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. It will also serve as a reference guide for students and academicians.

One of the most path-breaking and controversial inventions of recent scientific history is nuclear power. It refers to the production of nuclear energy through nuclear fission and fusion. This energy is then used to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of nuclear power. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this textbook.

The rise in vehicles, engines, motors, acoustic devices and other factors are causing noise pollution to increase at an alarming rate. Pollution is highly detrimental to our environment. Thus, its control and prevention are crucial. The book is designed to provide the students some fundamental concepts of noise pollution and its control. It contains chapters that deal with the causes of pollution and the various technologies to control it. The book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of this subject and its utmost significance in modern times. It is compiled in such a manner that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of this field. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on noise pollution and control.

This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of nanocomposites and how such concepts have practical applications. Nanocomposites refers to the material with two to three dimensions of less than 100 nanometers. The different types of nanocomposites are metal-matrix nanocomposites, polymer-matrix nanocomposites and ceramic-matrix nanocomposites, etc. The various sub-fields of nanocomposites along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of nanocomposites. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies and advanced studies have been included in it. This book is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on nanocomposites.

Nanotechnology is the science of studying and manipulating supra molecules, atoms and molecules. It is called 'nano' tech because it deals with the matter sized between 1 to 100 nanometers. This field is highly used in various areas like molecular engineering, organic chemistry, semiconductor physics, surface science, microfabrication, molecular biology, etc. This book presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on nanotechnology and its different uses.

As the world is becoming a global village, the need for advanced telecommunications is rapidly increasing. Telecommunications engineering is a branch of engineering which works with other fields like computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, etc. to bring these advances in the field of wireless telecommunication. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of mobile, wireless and telecommunication engineering. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Some of the diverse topics covered in this textbook address the varied branches that fall under this field. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students in the field of networking systems, data scheduling and radar and radio engineering.

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of mobile communications and networks. It elucidates the different theories and practices related to this field. Mobile communications refer to the science and technology of wireless telephone services, which is used with the help of satellites. This text is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of mobile communications. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this textbook. It explores all the important aspects of this field in the present day scenario. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and facilitate the growth of the discipline.