A New Approach to ICSE Biology for Class IX (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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Biology is the study of life and living organisms. During the past some years, biology has shifted its focus from the structure of living organisms to looking more at how they work and function. These advances in biological knowledge raise new issues. The present book will help you to understand and in your own way contribute to the biological revolution which is taking place in our lives. This book has been revised and upgraded in accordance with the latest syllabus of Biology prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. Unique features of this book are : • Written in a very simple, easy-to-understand language, and in a sequential manner. • Content is written in a comprehensive style with well-illustrated* properlylabelled diagrams. • Investigations (Experiments or Activities) related to the topics in each chapter have been given to cement the conceptual understanding. • Text and illustrations contribute to the basic understanding and appreciation of the field of biology. Charts and tables have been given to make the chapters more informative. • Some extra useful information has been provided within boxes to enhance the students' knowledge. • Comprehensive Self-check Questions (Test Yourself) to check the progress of the students and their retention capacity. • At the end of each chapter, Exercises have been given which comprise objective type questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions and picture-based questions. • QR Codes have been provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate access to the Question Bank (Solved) of that chapter. • ICSE Specimen Question Paper (Solved). • Annual Examination Paper 2019 (Solved). • Five Model Test Papers (Unsolved), as per the latest specimen paper. I hope this book will prove very useful to the students and teachers. Suggestions and constructive criticism for the further improvement of the book would be gratefully acknowledged and incorporated in subsequent editions. -Author




A New Approach to ICSE Biology for Class X (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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Biology is the study of life and living organisms. Since it embraces all living things, it is perhaps the most fascinating branch of science. The new inventions and discoveries have helped greatly in continuously testing and searching the truth and unfolding the mysteries of life whether plants, animals or microscopic life. During the past some years, biology has shifted its focus from the structure of living organisms to looking more at how they work and function. These advances in biological knowledge raise new issues. The present book will help you to understand and contribute to the biological revolution which is taking place in our lives. This book has been revised and upgraded in accordance with the latest syllabus of Biology prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. The salient features of the book : * Written in a very simple, easy-to-understand language, and in a pointwise sequential manner. * The prescribed syllabus has been strictly followed with special emphasis on easy explanation of concepts with key facts. * The text is complemented with well-illustrated, multi-coloured, properly-labelled diagrams which inspire the students to draw themselves. * Text and illustrations contribute to the basic understanding and appreciation of the field of biology. Different flow charts and tables make the concepts easy to grasp and the chapters informative. * Some extra useful information has been provided to enhance the students' knowledge related to the chapter. * Important points of each chapter including important biological terms have been given at the end of each chapter. * Comprehensive in-text exercises have been given to check the progress of the students and their retention capacity. * At the end of each chapter, an exercise has been given which consists of a variety of questions including objective type, very short answer type, short answer type, long answer type and structured questions. * Exercises also include questions from past years' Board Examination Papers. * Quick revision web-charts Mind Maps containing the gist of each chapter has been given at the end of each chapter. * The ICSE Specimen Question Paper (Solved) has been given. I hope this book will prove very useful to the students and teachers. Suggestions and constructive criticism for the further improvement of the book would be gratefully acknowledged and incorporated in subsequent editions. - Author




Cognition, Metacognition, and Culture in STEM Education


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This book addresses the point of intersection between cognition, metacognition, and culture in learning and teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We explore theoretical background and cutting-edge research about how various forms of cognitive and metacognitive instruction may enhance learning and thinking in STEM classrooms from K-12 to university and in different cultures and countries. Over the past several years, STEM education research has witnessed rapid growth, attracting considerable interest among scholars and educators. The book provides an updated collection of studies about cognition, metacognition and culture in the four STEM domains. The field of research, cognition and metacognition in STEM education still suffers from ambiguity in meanings of key concepts that various researchers use. This book is organized according to a unique manner: Each chapter features one of the four STEM domains and one of the three themes—cognition, metacognition, and culture—and defines key concepts. This matrix-type organization opens a new path to knowledge in STEM education and facilitates its understanding. The discussion at the end of the book integrates these definitions for analyzing and mapping the STEM education research. Chapter 4 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com




Oliver Twist Illustrated


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The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched over by cunning master-thief Fagin. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.




Latent Heat of Fusion of Ice


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IGCSE Biology


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This highly respected and valued textbook has been the book of choice for Cambridge IGCSE students since its publication. This second edition, complete with CD-ROM, continues to provide comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the core and extended curriculum topics specified in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus. The book is supported by a CD-ROM containing extensive revision and exam practice questions, background information and reference material.




Education in Bhutan


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Bhutan is a country in the Himalayas with a relatively new education system and a unique governmental philosophy known as Gross National Happiness. This book explores the history, culture, challenges, and opportunities of schooling in Bhutan. It discusses topics including historical perspectives on Buddhist monastic education, the regional and international influence on educational development, traditional medical education, higher education, and the evolution of Bhutanese educational policy, to name but a few. It also investigates contemporary challenges to schooling in Bhutan such as adult education, inclusive education, early childhood education, rurality, and gender. Throughout the book, the developmental philosophy of Gross National Happiness is explored as a novel and culturally vital approach to education in Bhutan. The majority of the authors are prominent Bhutanese scholars and educational leaders, with select non-Bhutanese international scholars with strong links to Bhutan also contributing. This book is a valuable resource not only for those specifically interested in education in Bhutan, but for anyone with an interest in South Asian studies, general Asian studies, educational development, comparative education, Buddhist education, and the Gross National Happiness development philosophy.




Web Engineering


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Since its original inception back in 1989 the Web has changed into an environment where Web applications range from small-scale information dissemination applications, often developed by non-IT professionals, to large-scale, commercial, enterprise-planning and scheduling applications, developed by multidisciplinary teams of people with diverse skills and backgrounds and using cutting-edge, diverse technologies. As an engineering discipline, Web engineering must provide principles, methodologies and frameworks to help Web professionals and researchers develop applications and manage projects effectively. Mendes and Mosley have selected experts from numerous areas in Web engineering, who contribute chapters where important concepts are presented and then detailed using real industrial case studies. After an introduction into the discipline itself and its intricacies, the contributions range from Web effort estimation, productivity benchmarking and conceptual and model-based application development methodologies, to other important principles such as usability, reliability, testing, process improvement and quality measurement. This is the first book that looks at Web engineering from a measurement perspective. The result is a self-containing, comprehensive overview detailing the role of measurement and metrics within the context of Web engineering. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers who want to know how to use sound principles for the effective management of Web projects, as well as for courses at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level.




Faithful Education


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In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011, discussions on ties between Islamic religious education institutions, namely madrassahs, and transnational terrorist groups have featured prominently in the Western media. In the frenzied coverage of events, however, vital questions have been overlooked: What do we know about the madrassahs? Should Western policymakers be alarmed by the recent increase in the number of these institutions in Muslim countries? Is there any connection between them and the "global jihad"? Ali Riaz responds to these questions through an in-depth examination of the madraassahs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. In Faithful Education, he examines these institutions and their roles in relation to current international politics.




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