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An epic sea novel set in the 17th century. A boy searches the Caribbean for his runaway father while being pursued by a vicious sea monster.

Children's book about the life of a tree, and all the things that make the tree happy: seasons; weather; wind; snow; rain; sun; night -visitors: children, parents, pets; picknickers, birds, squirrels, butterflies and friends who hug the tree...

This book examines the complex subject from multiple paradigms of systems approach and programme management backed by empirical research unveiling a fresh facet of the Indian acquisition canvass known hither to fore more for its adverse aspects than its accomplishments and triumphs.

Militarily, use of space-based assets, when integrated with operations, assumes importance as one of the many force multipliers. As on date, outer space is being extensively used by the armed forces for varied services which include navigation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, environmental monitoring and advance warning.

The study of cyber warfare suffers from too many unsubstantiated assertions and unwarranted assumptions which tend to be subjective and heterogeneous.

Technology has been decisive in shaping the environment in the unique realm of Outer Space. The author has endeavoured to objectively analyse the envisioned development of technology, the ensuing applications and concepts and their likely influence on space operations, security and sustainability.

This book throws light on the objectives of India's Look East Policy and its transformation during the last twenty-five years.

The main objective of this book is to explore the dynamics of the conflict, cutting across the socio- economic, institutional and human domains.

The problems of national security for a country like India which has experienced a series of catastrophes from within and a continuing threat from without has to be formulated in terms of larger goals and aspirations to which this civilisational community has committed itself. National security strategy is an integral part of a nation state's quest to safeguard her its national interest. National interest involves the securitisation of a nation's security from external and internal threats by synergising with foreign policy making to ensure that diplomacy to play a complementary as well as supporting role to meet the goals and objectives of national interest. Therefore, we have to consider a complex interaction between our perception of our neighbours beyond the borders as well as the larger major powers and their perceptions and an assessment of our situation and our objectives.It is within this matrix of relationship that specific goals of India's defence and security policy will get structured. On the other hand, the cultural and political aspects of the problems create a texture of tasks and priorities of decision-making, implying the process of institutionalisation ranging from the economic to the administrative and legal preconditions.Therefore, various forms of leadership may be required to respond creatively to the complexities of the problem. This research endeavour is aimed at clarifying the normative and contextual aspects of India's national interest and national security strategy.

The government has to devise means to bring all factions of the insurgent groups to a common negotiating table. India's Look and Act East Policy can provide huge economic benefits with a land gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through Myanmar, and revitalise the northeast region.