Dynamics Of Sikh Revolution Sikh Revolution

William Owen Cole; Piara Singh Sambhi

This dictionary contains most of the terms that are related to Sikhism. Although not really an introductory course, by reading the definitions of so many words in the Sikh vocabulary, one gets an idea of what the religion is all about, including its relation to Islam and Hinduism, the two related faiths of India. The book lists the major figures in Sikhism, an outline of the history of the religion, a list of the sacred books, theology and a general overview of the philosophy, both in the introduction and in the definitions itself. A great aid for those interested in the faith. Leer más…

Steven Russell; Lisa Ann Meadows; Roslin R. Russell

Description Using chips composed of thousands of spots, each with the capability of holding DNA molecules corresponding to a given gene, DNA microarray technology has enabled researchers to measure simultaneously gene expression across the genome. As with other large scale genomics approaches, microarray technologies are broadly applicable across disciplines of life and biomedical sciences, but remain daunting to many researchers. This guide is designed to demystify the technology and inform more biologists about this critically important experimental technique. Cohesive overview of the technology and available platforms, followed by detailed discussion of experimental design and analysis of microarray experiments Up-to-date description of normalization methods and current methods for sample amplification and labeling Deep focus on oligonucleotide design, printing, labeling and hybridization, data acquisition, normalization, and meta-analysis Additional uses of microarray technology such as ChIP (chromatin immunoprecipitation) with hybridization to DNA arrays, microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), and cell and tissue arrays Leer más…

Robert W Schunk; Andrew F Nagy; Alexander J Dessler; John T Houghton; Michael J Rycroft

Ionospheres provides a comprehensive description of the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling the behavior of ionospheres. The relevant transport equations and related coefficients are derived in detail and their applicability and limitations are described. Relevant wave processes are outlined and important ion chemical processes and reaction rates are presented. The various energy deposition and transfer mechanisms are described in some detail, and a chapter is devoted to the various processes controlling the upper atmosphere and exosphere. The second half of the book presents our current understanding of the structure, chemistry, dynamics and energetics of the terrestrial ionosphere, and other solar system bodies. The final chapter describes ionospheric measurement techniques. The book will form a comprehensive and lasting reference for scientists interested in ionospheres, and it will also prove an ideal textbook for graduate students. It contains extensive student problem sets, and an answer book is available for instructors. Leer más…

Alice H. Amsden And Wan-Wen Chu

A study of how latecomers catch up in high-tech industries and modern services, based on an in-depth analysis of Taiwan's premier enterprises and government policies. In this book Alice Amsden and Wan-wen Chu cover new ground by analyzing the phenomenon of high-end catch-up. They study how leading firms from the most advanced latecomer countries like Taiwan have increased their market share in mature high-tech industries and services. The profits that true innovators in these industries once enjoyed have already declined, but profit rates are still above average. The latecomer firm that succeeds in capturing these rents earns "second-mover" advantage. Amsden and Chu examine the successful second movers in electronics and modern services. The critical factors, they show, are the government policies and large-scale firms that drive skills, speed, and scale. R & D in Taiwan was usually undertaken in conjunction with government labs, which prepared the way for local production of the next hot, mature product. Speed in ramping up at the firm level depended on project execution capabilities and access to capital. Scale proved to be an absolute entry requirement in modern service sectors, and was crucial to win subcontracts from leading foreign firms and to secure key components from world-class suppliers in the electronics industry. The authors challenge current orthodoxy along two lines. First, they argue that government played an important role through interventions that went... Leer más…

Simon Anholt

Competitive Identity, Simon Anholt Copyright material from www.palgraveconnect.com -licensed to npg -PalgraveConnect -2016-05-05 vii LIST OF FIGURES 2.1 The hexagon of Competitive Identity 2.2 The virtuous circle of Competitive Identity 3.1 The City Brands Index hexagon 5.1 Association of Olympic Games with host city 10.1057/9780230627727preview -Competitive Identity, Simon Anholt Copyright material from www.palgraveconnect.com -licensed to npg -PalgraveConnect -2016-05-05 This page intentionally left blank 10.1057/9780230627727preview -Competitive Identity, Simon Anholt Copyright material from www.palgraveconnect.com -licensed to npg -PalgraveConnect -2016-05-05 ix LIST OF TABLES 3.1 Financial valuation of nation brands 3.2 Shift in Egyptian panel's rankings for Denmark 3.3 Country rankings overall, and of themselves, 2005 (Q4) 3.4 Results of the first City Brands Index 5.1 Public awareness of major cultural/sporting events 10.1057/9780230627727preview -Competitive Identity, Leer más…

David Cesarani; Mazal Holocaust Collection

Founded in 1841, The Jewish Chronicle is the oldest continuously published Jewish newspaper in the world. A force for change, a forum for debate and a shaper of Jewish identity, it has played a central part in the development of modern Anglo-Jewry. More than just a mirror of Anglo-Jewish mores, registering waves of immigration and social change, The Jewish Chronicle has been an active player in historical events. Its editors have intervened decisively in communal history and debated with British statesmen. No historian can understand the inner life of British Jews without looking at the social reports, the sports column, the arts and cultural coverage and the advertising that the paper has carried. This book, written by a noted historian of Jewish social affairs, gives an insight into the working of a newspaper, the struggles between editors and directors, and the boardroom politics. It is the story of a publishing adventure that became an institution and helped to shape the destiny of an entire community. Leer más…

Alusine M. Kanu

Reflections in Communications is a response and guide to the need for productive and effective communication and is designed for readers who have had little or no formal instruction in the field of speech communication. Dealing with cultural, critical, and contextual issues, the text provides a comprehensive coverage. With an outstanding collection of chapters to develop knowledge and skills, this book uses an array of resources for communicating effectively in democratic societies. An added emphasis is the utilization of interdisciplinary approaches in dealing with principles, concepts, activities, and theories of communication with research evidence. Based on the author's background as a communication generalist, this perceptive volume has broken ground because it applies communication study to a wide variety of situations such as self-concept, perception, listening, interpersonal, interviewing, cultural, small group, speaking to inform and persuade, and addressing freedom and responsibility issues in democratic societies. (Publisher) Leer más…

William B. Breuer

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer"A first-class historian."-The Wall Street JournalTop Secret Tales of World War II"A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."-Publishers Weekly"Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone."-Kirkus ReviewsDaring Missions of World War II"The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories."-Albuquerque JournalSecret Weapons of World War II"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."-Publishers WeeklyFrom the Inside FlapIn his latest collection of fresh and surprising stories from World War II, popular author and distinguished historian William Breuer recounts over fifty little-known tales of military actions, espionage, and skullduggery on the home front. Based on personal interviews, official archives, and declassified documents, The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy features intriguing accounts of covert raids and combat experiments, spies and saboteurs, draft dodgers and do-gooders, and various escapes and secret operations.Fascinating and fast-paced, The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy returns the reader to American shores and, in Breuer’s inimitable style,... Leer más…

Robert, Zgonnik Dmitriy Michulec

Into the Cauldron: Das Reich on the Eastern Front is written by Robert Michulec and Dmitriy Zgonnik and published by Concord Publications Company. The book includes a two page introduction, hundreds of photos and 16 color plates with detailed explanations of the events depicted. It is the second book by Robert Michulec that focuses on the Das Reich Division. Leer más…

Professor Colin Sparks

This book gives a comprehensive and critical account of the theoretical changes in communication studies from the early theories of development communication through to the contemporary critiques of globalization. It looks at the ways in which the media can be used to effect change and development, and traces the evolution of thinking from attempts to spread 'modernity' by way of using the media through to alternative perspectives based on encouraging participation in development communication. It explores the theory of media imperialism, the criticisms that it provoked, and its replacement as the dominant theory of international communication by globalization. Leer más…

Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh

This work is a critical analysis of Sikh literature from a feminist perspective. It begins with Guru Nanak's vision of Transcendent Reality and concludes with the mystical journey of Rani Raj Kaur, the heroine of a modern Punjabi epic. The eight chapters of the book approach the Sikh vision of the Transcendent from historical, scriptural, symbolic, mythological, romantic, existential, ethical and mystical perspectives. Each of these discloses the centrality of the woman, and show convincingly that Sikh Gurus and poets did not want the feminine principle to serve merely as a figure of speech or literary device; it was intended rather to pervade the whole life of the Sikhs. The present work bolsters the claim that literary symbols should be translated into social and political realities, and in so doing puts a valuable feminist interpretation on a religious tradition which has remained relatively unexplored in scholarly literature. Leer más…

Jagjit Singh

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Gurinder Singh Mann

## Abstract At present numbering twenty million adherents and spread the world over, the Sikhs represent a monotheistic tradition founded by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) in the Punjab, a region that served as a cultural bridge between the Middle East and South Asia. The Sikhs are fortunate to have in their possession a large number of early sacred manuscripts, including sixteenth‐ and seventeenth‐century protoscriptural texts. This unique context makes it possible for scholars to trace the history of Sikh canon formation with a degree of accuracy unimaginable in other major religious traditions. On the basis of a close examination of the extant manuscripts and other early Sikh sources in private custody of families in the Punjab, the author presents a detailed reconstruction of the making of the Adi Granth (“original book”) – the primary Sikh scripture, which comprises about 3,000 hymns. In the process, he traces its origin, expansion, canonization, and place within the institutional development of the Sikh community. His findings on many key issues differ from the traditional Sikh position, as well as from the hypotheses of other twentieth‐century scholars; they also raise some entirely fresh questions. The revised and expanded picture of the history of the text and institution of Sikh scripture will be of interest not only to scholars of Sikhism and Sikh religionists, but to scholars of comparative canon formation. Leer más…

Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh; Netlibrary, Inc

Sikhs Trace The Genesis Of Their Religious Rites, Prayers, Dress Codes, And Names To Guru Gobind Singh's Creation Of The Khalsa In 1699. The Birth Of The Khalsa Is The First Work To Explore This Pivotal Event In Sikh History From A Feminist Perspective, Questioning The Ways In Which Sikh Memories Have Constructed A Hypermasculine Sikh Identity. The Book Argues That Sikh Memory Needs To Acknowledge The Vital Female Dimension Grounded In The Universal Human Condition And Present At The Birth Of The Khalsa. Inspired By Her Own Father, The Eminent Sikh Scholar Harbans Singh, Nikky-guninder Kaur Singh Rediscovers The Feminine Side Of The Words And Actions Of The Founders Of Sikhism. She Looks At The Basic Texts And Tenets Of Sikh Religion And Demonstrates The Female Aspect In The Sacred Text, Daily Prayers, Dress Code, And Rituals Of The Sikhs. Singh Reminds Us That Guru Gobind Singh's Original Vision Was An Egalitarian One And Urges Present-day Sikhs To Live Up To The Liberating Implications Set In Motion When He Gave Birth To The Khalsa.--book Jacket. Ch. 1. Pregnant Text And The Conception Of The Khalsa -- Ch. 2. The Guru In Labor And The Birth Of The Khalsa -- Ch. 3. Mythic Inheritance And The Historic Drink Of The Khalsa -- Ch. 4. The Five Ks And The Accoutrement Of The Khalsa -- Ch. 5. Semiotic Poetry And The Reproduction Of The Khalsa -- App. Brief Biography Of Guru Gobind Singh. Nikky-guninder Kaur Singh. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 197-216) And Index. Leer más…

By Jon Engle; Illustrated By Jonas Gerard

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Joseph Davey Cunningham, H. L. O. Garrett

This is a 1915 edition of the original book that was written in 1848. It traces the origin and growth of the Sikh nation from the time of Guru Nanak up to the first war with the British in 1845-46. A thoroughly researched volume, it describes the country and its people, the reform and teachings of Guru Nanak, the other Sikh Gurus and modifications by Guru Gobind Singh, the establishment of Sikh independence, the rise of Ranjit Singh, the supremacy of Ranjit Singh and his conquest of Multan, Kashmir and Peshawar, the deaths of Ranjit and Jawahar Singh and the war with the English. Leer más…

Balwant Singh Dhillon

Study of various sources which formed the base for ?Adi-Granth, Sikh canon. Leer más…

J S Grewal; Cambridge University Press

This important new contribution to the New Cambridge History of India examines chronologically the entire span of Sikh history from prehistoric times to the present day. In an introductory chapter, Professor Grewal surveys the changing pattern of human settlements in the Punjab until the fifteenth century and the emergence of the Punjabi language as the basis of regional articulation. Subsequent chapters explore the life and beliefs of Guru Nanak--the founder of Sikhism; the extension and modification of his ideas by his successors; the increasing number and composition of their followers and the development of Sikh self identity. Professor Grewal also analyzes the emergence of Sikhism in relation to the changing historical situation of Turko-Afghan rule, the Mughal empire and its disintegration, British rule and independence. Leer más…

Justice Gurdev Singh

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