Indian artisanship, one of the most creative and richest traditions in the world, blossomed rapidly during the reign of the Mughal dynasty (1526 to 1707 A.D.). The study focused on identification of inlay motifs, design functionality, origin and development of inlay art, factors responsible for inlay designs, aesthetic philosophy, and influence of other arts. In summary, the Mughal inlay art was developed indigenously and bloomed during the period of Jahangir. He had introduced a variety of motifs in inlay such as Hindu inlay designs swastikas, satkona, lotus and Chinese cloud band. Healthy...

This volume brings together research on development in three major areas of contemporary global relevance: agriculture and food security, energy, and the institutions of national innovation. Covering six of the largest emerging and developing economies (EDEs) in the world, three Asian (China, India and Malaysia), two Latin American (Brazil and Mexico), and one African (South Africa), the book offers insights on how the major EDEs have addressed the complex and increasingly interrelated issues of agricultural growth, food security and access to energy as part of their growth and development...

With yoga becoming more popular, have you become curious about yoga, kids/children's yoga, and are looking for tools that can help you learn yoga in a fun and safe way? Maybe you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver and are looking for ways to introduce yoga to yourself and kids/children? Maybe you are a kid's/children's yoga teacher and are looking for new ideas for the group? Maybe you are an adult yoga teacher and looking for ways to introduce kid's yoga? Yoga is becoming much more mainstream, and many school teachers, yoga teachers, guidance counselors, gym teachers, parents, grandparents,...