Over the last two decades thousands of peasnts in the Indian Punjab have sacrificed themselves at the altar of the nation feeding the teeming millions. This state the harbinger of Green Revolution in the country was the model for the rest of the nation for revoltionising agriculture in a colonialised traditional society. The volume also deliberates upon the critical issues of the erstwhile Punjab across the border now called West Punjab. Four papers in this volume reflect upon the different aspects of the peasantry there. The two Punjabs are now afflicted with numerous ailments social economic & political. He farmers are committing suicides. The economic returns from the over-exploited land are not rising in a proportionate manner to their expectations & expenditures. Globalization has added fuel to the fire. The governments in India & Pakistan are not dealing with these issues protecting the interests of the peasantry. The younger generation is opting out of agriculture & migrating abroad in search of employment & better life. What is the crisis that peasantry in the two Punjabs is confronting? What are its roots & its manifest forms? In this volume an attempt has been made to bring together ideas & arguments of activists & scholars from different disciplines specializing in sociology economics political science history & literature all sharing their concern for peasantry. A large canvas of issues that have brought turmoil in the lives of peasantry like agricultural policy globalization indebtedness poverty suicides caste conflicts militancy violence migration etc. have been deliberated upon in this volume. ...

There are about 88 million native Punjabi speakers world-wide making it the 10th most spoken language in the world. Punjabi is also the official language for Sikh religious ceremonies. This dictionary & phrasebook features the Punjabi language as spoken in India using the Gurmukhi script. This concise portable reference has carefully-selected vocabulary & phrases to meet the traveller's essential language needs. Simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words & phrases is provided so readers do not have to know the Punjabi Gurmukhi script to use the dictionary. The phrasebook allows instant communication on everyday topics like dining accommodations transportation & sightseeing. The dictionary contains 4 000 entries with simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words & an introduction with concise guides to the alphabet grammar & pronunciation. ...

Punk Science" demonstrates that ideas from the cutting-edge of science actually explain phenomena that have previously been thought of as "paranormal". Inspired by the " Gnostic Gospels" & the history of the sacred feminine Dr Samanta-Laughton offers a new model of the universe where consciousness generates life where black holes exist inside our bodies as well as far out in space & where the same science explains galaxies & planets as well as human evolution auras & chakras. Drawing on the very latest in scientific understanding the Black Hole principle outlined by Dr Samanta-Laughton represents the next leap forward in both human understanding & living & gives a closer approximation to scientific reality than the macho-approach of the old-style physics." ...

Honey leaped round as the music got faster. She put her paws on my shoulders & we danced! It was the proudest moment of my life." Its showtime! Summer & her adorable puppy Honey enter a talent contest as a spectacular dancing duo. The competition is tough but they are determined to leap prance & woof their way to success! Jubilee-tastic new cover look by Clare Elsom." ...

Bobbys football team mascot is a dog & Bobby wants one too. He dreams of a cuddly puppy who will join him as a defender on the pitch. But when a dog arrives next door his love of dogs turns to terror. Can he overcome his fear? Will he be able to help his sister Charlie in her cup final & even take on the local bully? ...

Pupil Book 2 fully matches the new KS3 specs with built-in progression helping students working at all levels to work at their full potential. Look out for the differentiated colour-coded levelling & How Science Works throughout making the transition to the new curriculum easy! * Progression from Pupil Book 1 & getting ready for Pupil Book 3 * Fully differentiated Book with clear colour-coded levelling on every page that motivates your students & enables you to assess progress * How Science Works exciting mid-topic activity pages & clearly labelled How Science Works boxes & icons throughout the book that bring science to life * Level Boosters that help with Assessment for Learning by encouraging students to take responsibility for their own progression ...

Pupil Book 3 is a fully levelled resource matching the new specs helping students boost their levels at Key Stage 3 getting them ready to start on their GCSEs. Look out for the differentiated colour-coded levelling & How Science Works throughout making the transition to the new curriculum easy! * Progression from Pupil Book 1 & 2 & helping to prepare the students for starting on their GCSEs * Fully differentiated Book with clear colour-coded levelling on every page that motivates your students & enables you to assess progress * How Science Works exciting mid-topic activity pages & clearly labelled How Science Works boxes & icons throughout the book that bring science to life * Level Boosters that help with Assessment for Learning by encouraging students to take responsibility for their own progression ...

Collins New Primary Maths Pupil Book 3A is packed with exciting activities to help build & develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Pupil Book 3A contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * 3 clear levels of differentiation * engaging colourful graphics. ...

Collins New Primary Maths Pupil Book 3B is packed with exciting activities to help build & develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Pupil Book 3B contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * 3 clear levels of differentiation * engaging colourful graphics. ...

Collins New Primary Maths Pupil Book 3C is packed with exciting activities to help build & develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Pupil Book 3C contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * 3 clear levels of differentiation * engaging colourful graphics. ...