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Vijay Diwas

On 16^th December, Vijay Diwas, Divisional Library commemorates and celebrates to remember the victory of Indo-Pak 1971 War.

Books pertinent for the 1971 war:

1.            Dismemberment of Pakistan: 1971 Indo Pak war (circulation sec.)

2.            1971: a global history of the creation of Bangladesh (circulation sec.)

3.            India's wars: military history 1947-1971(circulation sec.)

4.            Women, war and the making of Bangladesh remembering 1971 (circulation sec.)

5.            Dead reckoning: Memories of the 1971 Bangladesh war (circulation sec.)

Tailpiece: All books will be available in circulation section

Exhibition

Exhibition of books in circulation section on World AIDS Day

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                     Thought of the day

  The secret of getting ahead is getting started

                                              

                                                      - Mark Twain

     Exhibition of books in Circulation Section,         Divisional Library (S), Sec-34 till 30^th Sept. 2018

                Occasion: World Heart Day

 Exhibition of books in Circulation Section, DL (S), Sec-34

Today a Reader,

Tomorrow a Leader.

NEW ARRIVALS

TITLE: Healing Foods

LOCATION:  Reference Section, D.L. (S)

Cook your way to lifelong healthy living

Take control of your life and your health through what you eat with Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Foods. This book will show you exactly which parts of ingredients are beneficial for you and how to optimize their super-food potential.

Make your way through over 130 "recipes that heal" and take advantage of daily plans to help you eat the right foods to target a particular area of health.

Whether you're looking for the best ways to use exotic foods or simply wish to find out which everyday staples will help address a particular health problem, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Foods will give you all the information                you need to use healing foods from around the world.

NEW ARRIVALS

TITLE: Destinations of a Lifetime

LOCATION:  Reference Section, D.L. (S)

National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of our world in this spellbinding new coffee table travel gift book. Hundreds of Earth's most breath taking locales are illustrated with vivid, oversized full-color images taken by Nat Geo's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.

An exhibition of books was organised in the Circulation Section of the Divisional Library to celebrate the 72^nd Independence Day.

NEW ARRIVALS

Title: The FLOWER Book

Location: Reference Section

Explore 60 flowers, bloom by bloom, in stunning portraiture with lush macrophotography that showcases the details of each flower, and learn how to arrange flowers with different styles, tips, and techniques.   The Flower Book spotlights 30 sample floral arrangements that show how to design and build custom floral arrangements using featured blooms. Plus, a step-by-step techniques section walks beginners through the basics of foliage and fillers, bouquets, and arrangements to make this book as practical as it is beautiful.

NEW ARRIVALS

Title: Books that changed history

Location: Reference Section, Divisional Library (South)

Books That Changed History is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Chronological chapters show the evolution of human knowledge and the changing ways in which books are made.

NEW ARRIVALS

Title: Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Design

Location: Reference Section

Plant the garden of your dreams and transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts.

This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting. From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds, and planting perennials, the R.H.S. Encyclopedia of Garden Design is with you every step  of the way. 

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NEW ARRIVALS

 Title:         MySQL Cookbook

 Location: Reference Section, Divisional  

                  Library (S)

Ideal for beginners and professional database and web developers, this updated third edition covers powerful features in MySQL 5.6 (and some in 5.7). The book focuses on programming APIs in Python, PHP, Java, Perl, and Ruby.

NEW ARRIVALS

Title: Limca Book of Records 2017

Location: Reference Section, Divisional Library (S)

Far from being just a list of records, Limca Book of Records has intriguing information and fascinating trivia on these topics too. Both informative and inspirational, it is a must-have for all ages, whether you are looking for hard facts or intriguing and quotable factoids in this authoritative book of Indian record-making and record-breaking.

An exhibition showcasing inspiring books; depicting grit, courage and valour of the men in the armed forces as we celebrate the

Kargil Vijay Diwas.

       Venue: Circulation Section

New Arrivals

Title: Celebrating Public Spaces of India

Author: Archana Gupta and Anshuman Gupta

Class No.: 711.40954

Book no.: G959C

Location of the Book: Reference Section

Celebrating Public Spaces of India is an attempt at understanding architecture as a defining feature in the identity of the ‘public space’ and its influence on evolving modes of urbanism in India. Through a carefully curated list of more than fifty vibrant landmarks across the length and breadth of India, this volume analyses and highlights the socio-cultural functional strength of public spaces within the urban fabric of cities.

Featuring evocative photographs and drawings, this volume strives to understand the mechanics of these built and open structures, and their influences on urban cityscapes. With insightful original research, the book is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand the nature of the Indian urban public space.

New Arrivals

Location of the Book: Reference Section

Yin yoga offers a remedy to the stress and hustle of your busy yang life. By concentrating on restorative poses that target your deeper fascia and connective tissues, you’ll experience increased flexibility and improved joint health. Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental acuity. These meditative poses will help you attain a renewed sense of mindfulness and physical well-being, making them the perfect complement to an active yang lifestyle and helping bring you back into balance.

New Arrivals

Location: Reference Section, Divisional Library (S)

An indispensable guide for all bird lovers, Birds of India covers over 1,300 species and distinct subspecies of birds found in the Indian subcontinent. It contains over 4,000 colour photographs including depictions of flight, plumage, hunting style and much more. The text provides vital and new information on voice and habits of each species. The distribution maps are accompanied by notes on status and density. This book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world’s most diverse avifaunal regions.

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