Kirjahaku

This book is a comprehensive study of the development of China’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). It offers insights into the secretive world of nuclear submarines and ballistic missiles of the Chinese (PLA) Navy and studies how these are likely to grow in the next two decades.The volume examines the technological origins of the design and development of Chinese nuclear submarines, ballistic missiles, and their naval construction capabilities. It provides an analysis of the underlying Chinese nuclear doctrine, China’s maritime geographical constraints for submarine operations, and the credibility of its sea-based deterrence. It draws upon strategy, nuclear policy, technology, geography, and operational considerations to holistically predict the likely SSBN force levels of the PLA Navy for various scenarios. The book also assesses the spectrum of threats likely from the undersea domain for India and other nations in the Indo-Pacific region.A key text on an obscure but vital facet of Chinese defence studies, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of strategic affairs, international relations and disarmament studies, peace and conflict studies, geopolitics, foreign policy, Indo-Pacific studies, and diplomacy.

This book explicates long-standing literary celebrations of 'India' and 'Indian-ness' by charting a cultural history of Indianness in the Anglophone world, locating moments (in intellectual, religious and cultural history) where India and Indianness are offered up as solutions to modern moral, ethical and political questions in the 'West.' Beginning in the early 1800s, South Asians actively seek to occupy and modify spaces created by the scholarly discourses of Orientalism: the study of the East (‘Orient’) via Western (‘European’) epistemological frameworks. Tracing the varying fortunes of Orientalist scholars from the inception of British rule, this study charts the work of key Indologists in the colonial era. The rhetorical constructions of East and West deployed by both colonizer and colonized, as well as attempts to synthesize or transcend such constructions, became crucial to conceptions of the ‘modern.’ Eventually, Indian desire for political sovereignty together with the deeply racialized formations of imperialism produced a shift in the dialogic relationship between South Asia and Europe that had been initiated and sustained by orientalists. This impetus pushed scholarly discourse about India in Europe, North America and elsewhere, out of what had been a direct role in politics and theology and into high ‘Literary’ culture.

This book explicates long-standing literary celebrations of 'India' and 'Indian-ness' by charting a cultural history of Indianness in the Anglophone world, locating moments (in intellectual, religious and cultural history) where India and Indianness are offered up as solutions to modern moral, ethical and political questions in the 'West.' Beginning in the early 1800s, South Asians actively seek to occupy and modify spaces created by the scholarly discourses of Orientalism: the study of the East (‘Orient’) via Western (‘European’) epistemological frameworks. Tracing the varying fortunes of Orientalist scholars from the inception of British rule, this study charts the work of key Indologists in the colonial era. The rhetorical constructions of East and West deployed by both colonizer and colonized, as well as attempts to synthesize or transcend such constructions, became crucial to conceptions of the ‘modern.’ Eventually, Indian desire for political sovereignty together with the deeply racialized formations of imperialism produced a shift in the dialogic relationship between South Asia and Europe that had been initiated and sustained by orientalists. This impetus pushed scholarly discourse about India in Europe, North America and elsewhere, out of what had been a direct role in politics and theology and into high ‘Literary’ culture.

This book is a comprehensive study of the development of China’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). It offers insights into the secretive world of nuclear submarines and ballistic missiles of the Chinese (PLA) Navy and studies how these are likely to grow in the next two decades.The volume examines the technological origins of the design and development of Chinese nuclear submarines, ballistic missiles, and their naval construction capabilities. It provides an analysis of the underlying Chinese nuclear doctrine, China’s maritime geographical constraints for submarine operations, and the credibility of its sea-based deterrence. It draws upon strategy, nuclear policy, technology, geography, and operational considerations to holistically predict the likely SSBN force levels of the PLA Navy for various scenarios. The book also assesses the spectrum of threats likely from the undersea domain for India and other nations in the Indo-Pacific region.A key text on an obscure but vital facet of Chinese defence studies, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of strategic affairs, international relations and disarmament studies, peace and conflict studies, geopolitics, foreign policy, Indo-Pacific studies, and diplomacy.

Over three hundred years ago, the last king of Golconda entrusted his faithful companion with a secret before charging out to meet his enemies in a valiant, and doomed, last stand. Now, on the eve of the 500-year celebrations of the building of Golconda Fort, a priceless artefact has gone missing and reports are beginning of emerge of eerie music playing at the ancient citadel With the public spooked and the police at a loss, the celebrations are in danger of being cancelled.Why have the Golconda royals returned to haunt their ancient home?Why the thief leave behind all the priceless jewelry?And could Neel get any naughtier?The Sen Kids are ready for the challenge. Are you? *** Warning: Holiday Reading Only ***Set in the stunning ruins of a 500-year old fort in southern India, the Ghost of Golconda blends medieval history and engineering, a dollop of fiction and a touch of potty humor into a real nail-biter. So, parents, make sure you give this book to your kids on a holiday - or be ready to give them a day off from school The Sen KidsNikhil (Nick) Sen: Clever, slightly nerdy tween with a taste for puzzles and strong distaste for creepy-crawliesNeel Sen: Nick's brother, a seven-year old with attitude and an appetite. Brave, headstrong man of actionAnasuya (Anna) Ghosh: Cousin of the Sen brothers, she is studious, disciplined and tough. The teen that keeps everyone in line, even the bad guys. Bonus Features*** For Curious Readers ***The Ghost of Golconda includes links to additional information about concepts described in the book. Just copy the provided link into a browser and enter the secret passcode to access dozens of links to videos and reference material that illustrate the science, engineering and historical trivia depicted in the book. It's a really fun way to learn history and science in a story format.*** For Creative Kids ***Readers are invited to submit their stories, articles, drawings and other creative work to the author via Google forms linked in the bonus material web page. Submissions will be periodically featured on the author's website.*** For The Eagle-Eyed ***Scattered through the illustrations are hidden references to the Mansion Mystery, the first book in the Sen Kids series. Eagle-eyed readers are welcome to submit their finds to enter into a monthly lucky draw. Reader Feedback on the Sen Kids Series"Great authorship and I hope to encourage the author that a cultural twist to Nancy Drew is greatly welcomed ""Took me back to my own childhood "adventures". Kept me engaged throughout. Would recommend this for both children and adults.""I loved the suspense and the element of surprise along with the mystery. Overall an amazing book. I am looking forward to the next book."

Nick and Neel are playing cricket on the terrace of their ancestral home when they stumble across an old riddle written by someone identified only as Mrs -. Who is this mysterious lady? Where does the riddle lead? And is Neel simply the most annoying little brother ever? It will take all of Nick's ingenuity, Neel's quick-wittedness and maybe a teeny-tiny bit of help from rather unexpected quarters to crack this code *** Customer Reviews *** ..". it feels like the first book of a great detective book series in the making" "I like all the modern references with super good clues and twists. On top of that, the illustration is just amazing."