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Prof. HS Thilakasiri Construction & testing of piles |
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| Description: This book is a mix of basic theory and construction practice in design and construction of piles in residual formation. Also this book explains useful details regarding some of the latest available methods of pile testing, introduced during last decade or two. |
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Dr. Ruwan Chinthaka Gamage Arjee's Sri Lanka Web Index |
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| Description: Internet describes as the world's library for the digital age. But it also lacks of standards that would facilitate automated indexing. This Directory of Sri Lankan websites acts as useful tool to surf through Internet without going through different search engines. |
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Prof. KAS Kumarage An Introduction to road funds - a conceptual case study for Sri Lanka |
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| Description: This is a research report which has provided detailed information on a conceptual case study for considering a change to the management of roads in Sri Lanka. Road funds have been gaining popularity elsewhere in the world and this study investigate the potential of introducing such funds in Sri Lanka. |
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Prof. K.A.S. Kumarage Analysis of road accidents in Sri Lanka |
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| Description: Road safety has finally become a concern of the society. However, Sri Lanka still lacks a comprehensive and strategic action plan to provide safer roads for its citizens. This book is an attempt to provide some insight on the cause of accidents, through an analysis of the accident data. |
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Prof. Nimal De Silva A selection of indigenous trees for traditional landscape in Sri Lanka |
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| Description: With the introduction of many development projects, it is appropriate to concentrate more on the concept of traditional landscape. It could also help to regain the gradually decreasing green-cover and the indigenous trees and plants of Sri Lanka. As a prime step for conservation, fifty trees and plants have been selected and described in detail in this publication. |
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Dr. Amal G Punchihewa Evolving technologies for 21st century |
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| Description: This is the first book on a series to educate professionals on evolving technologies for 21st century. The contents of this book are the papers presented at international, regional & local conferences and seminars of professionals associations addressing different topics and issues. |
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Dr. Amal G Punchihewa Modern broadcast management of engineering resources |
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| Description: In the recent past, broadcasters experienced the convergence of three technologies namely broadcast, information technology and telecommunication. They are experiencing rapid developments in these technologies. Rapid changes bring both challenges and opportunities for the broadcasters. This book describes such changes for broadcasters and their implications. |
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Mr. TMJA Cooray Applied time series : analysis and forecasting |
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| Description: This book provides the theories, methods and tools for necessary modeling and forecasting of time series. It concerns with the building of descriptive and stochastic models for time series and their using important areas of applicants. |
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Mr. TMJA Cooray Advanced mathematics for engineers Vol. 2
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| Description: This is an introductory text on a number of topics in engineering mathematics, intended primarily for students undertaking a first degree course in computing and engineering. |
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Prof. MTR Jayasinghe Energy efficient houses for tropical climates |
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| Description: This book is an indirect outcome of the research carried out regarding energy efficient houses over a period of about seven years. The passive features that could be used for both tropical lowlands and uplands have also been summarized and presented for easy reference. |
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Prof. (Mrs.) Chintha Jayasinghe Prof. MTR Jayasinghe Sustainable design of built environments |
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| Description: This is an attempt in addressing various issues of sustainability in built environments, with a simple set of cost effective solutions that can be readily adopted in tropical climate conditions. The effective use of both conventional and alternative building materials for improved sustainability has been highlighted with suitable examples. |
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Prof. (Mrs.) Chintha Jayasinghe Structural Design of Earth Billings |
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| Description: One of main behaviors that should be fully understood for successful adoption of Compressed Stabilized Earth (CSE) masonry is its ability to carry compressive loads. Another behavior that could be of significance is its lateral load carrying capacity. In this book, both these aspects have been adequately covered by presenting the design data and design methods.. |
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Prof. UKD Lanka Udawatta Dr. AG Buddhika P Jayasekara Computer aided simulations |
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| Description: Computer aided simulations provides conceptual and procedural information, starting from basics to advanced systems and a general treatment of simulation techniques based on Matlab programming language. This includes an introduction to computer aided simulations, physical systems modeling, basics on programme development for computer simulations, preliminary computer simulation examples, advanced simulations and methodical presentations on simulation results. |
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Prof. WPS Dias Graded examples in reinforced concrete design
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| Description: This book has been developed through the author's teaching experience in Reinforced Concrete Design at University of Moratuwa. The examples are graded, leading from as appreciation of reinforced concrete behavior, through the design of structural elements to the analysis of a reinforced concrete structure.. |
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Prof. AKW Jayawardane Construction productivity management |
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| Description: The authors of this book explain effective production management methods lie at the root of improving productivity, irrespective of the many other issues. Based on their extensive teaching, research and consultancy experience, the authors have produced a book that will be valuable to professionals and students for planning and managing field construction for building and civil engineering construction projects. |
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Prof. Dharmaratne PGR Gem industry of Sri Lanka |
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| Description: This book covers a wide range of important topics such as geology of gem deposits, mining methods, gem varieties found in Sri Lanka, legislature related to the gem and jewellery industry, export and import procedures and measures taken to minimize the damage to the environment by gem mining |
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Prof. M Rohinton Emmanuel An urban approach to climate-sensitive design : Strategies for the tropics |
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| Description: An urban approach to climate-sensitive design brings the emerging literature on climate-sensitive urban design and places it in a tropical context. The physical processes behind changing urban climate are clearly illustrated. The book presents a general background to the environmental issues facing tropical building designers, energy consumption and comfort implication of buildings and an overview of microclimate changes brought by urbanization. |
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Mr. TMJA Cooray Advanced mathematics for engineers Vol. 1 |
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| Description: This book is in expanded version of lecture from course in Engineering Mathematics which is taught to first year level undergraduate students at University of Moratuwa. In general, it represents an attempt to provide a uniform coverage of methods which can easily understood by students in Engineering. |
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Mr. Susantha P Hewa A study of Anita Desai's the village by the sea
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| Description: This book provides a detailed analysis of Anita Desai's The Village by the Sea. Besides giving an overall analysis of themes, the book also gives summaries and comments on each of the thirteen chapters of the novel. Readers would also find the comments on the plot, characterization and language helpful in getting a better perspective on the novel. |
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Prof. KAMK Ranasinghe A Method to Analyze Viability of Private Sector Participation in New Infrastructure Projects in Sri Lanka |
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| Description: This study outlines a methodology based on financial and risk analyses that can be used by the GOSL or a government utility to analyze the viability of private sector participation in new infrastructure projects. The method is complementary to the price, tariff or toll measure of viability that is adopted at present and it force utilities to compare the benefits of projected consumption growth with cost of incremental supply before rejecting private sector participation in new infrastructure projects. The water supply projects in Sri Lanka are used as the case study. |
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Archt. DP Chandrasekara Architectural heritage of Sri Lanka : fortifications along the Kelani River |
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| Description: This publication is on the historical background and the architecture of the lesser known interior fortifications located along the Kelani river and its tributaries. There were 10 such lesser known forts at 08 locations. They were erected and occupied by the colonials as well as by the Sinhalese. |
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Archt. DP Chandrasekara Architecture of Tampitaviharas in Sri Lanka: a documentary of some selected Buddha image-houses built on stone pillars in the 16th-19th century Sri Lanka |
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| Description: This book primarily focuses on one distinctive Buddhist architectural practice in the late medieval Sri Lanka - constructing Buddha image-houses on elevated wooden platforms supported by stone pillars, popularly called "Tampitaviharas". |
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Archt. DP Chandrasekara Catalogue B.Sc. (Built Environment) : history of architecture and social studies essays 1990-2000 |
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| Description: This catalogue provides the students an opportunity to study a subject related to Architecture in depth and produce a methodologically written document containing the findings of their research. |
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Prof. Nimal De Silva Archt. DP Chandrasekara Heritage buildings of Sri Lanka
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| Description: Heritage buildings of Sri Lanka is a product of the documentation and survey carried out by the Centre for Heritage and Cultural Studies in the University of Moratuwa on the architectural heritage of the recent past, not found in the National Monuments.These buildings form part of the architectural heritage of the country reflecting the sensibilities of the society that produced them. |
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University of Moratuwa University of Moratuwa history 1972-1997 |
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| Description: This publication has highlighted milestones of the journey of University of Moratuwa from Maradana (as Technical College) to Katubedda (as University) |
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Prof. NTS Wijesekera A Guide to digital image processing essentials using ER mapper software |
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| Description: This book is published as supplementary reading material introducing digital image processing through computer software. The contents are designed and developed for human resources development in Geoinformatics to facilitate most effective learning. |
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Prof. NTS Wijesekera Using GIS & remote sensing for coastal applications |
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| Description: This book is published as supplementary reading material introducing the application of GIS & RS to coastal zone management. The contents are designed and developed for human resources development in Geoinformatics to facilitate most effective learning. |
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Prof. NTS Wijesekera A Watershed management application using GIS, GPS and remote sensing |
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| Description: This book is published as supplementary reading material introducing watershed management Geoinformatics. The contents are designed and developed for human resources development in Geoinformatics to facilitate most effective learning. |
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Prof. M Rohinton Emmanuel Carbon management in the built environment
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| Description: This book brings latest developments in the field of climate change science, building design, materials science, energy and policy in a form readily accessible to both students of the built environment and practitioners. This is the first book to bring together carbon management technology, technique and policy as they apply to the building sector. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda How to do research |
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| Description: This book presents issues pertaining to do research in Sri Lanka with a view to address those issues thereby including a research culture in the country. The book has been written drawing from the author's experience as a researcher in both Sri Lanka and abroad. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda How to write your thesis |
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| Description: This book has taken a context-based approach to inculcate students' writing skills pertaining to production of research proposals, interim reports, dissertations and research papers. The book has been structured into three major themes; why, what and how in connection with written scientific communication. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda Pinki: a motivation for artificial intelligence projects |
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| Description: This is a story about an Agent, which is autonomous software. The agent is built with various intelligent capabilities using the techniques in artificial Intelligence (AI). In particular, Expert Systems, Fuzzy logic, Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks and Case-based reasoning are used by the agent. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda Igena ganna heti |
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| Description: This book explains how to do learning in successful manner. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda Pariganakayen thawath weda
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| Description: This is the first book which is written in Sinhala on "Computer Control". The book has been structured in a very simple way to understand everybody who has general knowledge on computers. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda Vidyaathmaka kramaya haa ganithaya |
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| Description: This book has been written for improving the students' knowledge on Science and Mathematics. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda අන්තර්ජාලය හා එහි ප්රයෝජන |
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| Description: This book describes what computer network is, what is Internet and its benefits. Also this book explains how to use Internet practically and how to obtain the Internet facility. |
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Prof. Asoka S Karunananda Mrudukaanga |
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| Description: This book has been written to provide a wide knowledge on Computer Software, specially on Operating Systems and Application Software. |
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Prof. GT Fransis De Silva Arthur C. Clarke: Life and Times |
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| Description: Sir Arthur C. Clerk has offered a great honor to Sri Lanka by mentioning his address as Colombo, Sri Lanka in his world famous books (1956-2008). The author of this book has highlighted the milestone of Sir Arthur C. Clerk's life by dividing into four different stages. |
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Archt. Sagara Jayasinghe Santhaanaadeepaya : Kalpitiye devmaduru puraanaya
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| Description: A Historical and Architectural survey of the heritage catholic churches in the Kalpitiya peninsula located in the North-Western province of Sri Lanka |
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Archt. Sagara Jayasinghe "Dwellings of Faith" |
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| Description: An account of the art and architectural heritage of the catholic churches in the Southern province of Sri Lanka. This book presents details of the twelve church buildings in the province ranging from the magnificent St. Mary's cathedral in Galle to thequaint little church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Hambantota. |
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Archt. Sagara Jayasinghe The Black Prince's Chapel: |
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| Description: The four hundred year old church of Our Lady of the Gate of Heaven, Telheiras in the suburbs of Lisbon is historically unique in relation to the political and religio-cultural affairs of Sri Lanka and Portugal during the overseas expansions of 16th and 17th centuries. This church goes down in history as the one and only building erected in Portugal by a member of a Sri Lankan royal family. It was originally built by Dom Joao, known as the Black Prince (identified in Portuguese texts as "O Principe Negro"). The book describes life in ancient Sri Lanka and Portugal, records the terms of trade in the East, the arrival in the island of the Francis- cans missionaries and their missionary works. Another objective of this publication is to consider architecture as a living record and a positive contribution of our transnational identity that had spread over four hundred years through the existence of the church. An attempt has been made to document all available evidence for the benefit of future research and also archival purposes. |
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Dr. (Mrs.) DGK Dissanayake Remanufactured fashion |
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| Description: This book highlights the concept and applications of Remanufactured Fashion. The first book on this subject, it covers reverse logistics, exemplars, and case studies of remanufactured fashion design. Textile waste is a major issue for all countries, and converting that waste into useful products offers a sensible solution. Remanufactured Fashion is one such sustainable waste management strategy. It involves the conversion of discarded garments into useful retail products, without which they would be dumped at landfills, posing a number of environmental issues. |
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Prof.(Mrs) Karunaratne PVM Art and tradition of Sri Lanka vol. 02 : dance of Sri Lanka
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| Description: This text book will take the reader on a journey through more than 1500 years of dance. It shows how dance forms were created, reassessed, transformed and recycled in myriads of styles and combinations through time. Taste, fashion, politics and ideas about the past change continuously and are reflected by the creativity of artists and ancient patrons, who produce patterns in all media in physical forms within their own culture and society. |
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Prof.(Mrs) Karunaratne PVM Fashion of royalty : Kotte kingdom of Sri Lanka
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| Description: This publication is an outcome of the PhD research which gives an intensive reading of dress fashions of royalty which intensified Portuguese political power over the Kingdom of Kotte. This scholary work is very vital for university academia and fellow researchers in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences who are interested in historical dress fashions and usage of jewellery. |
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Dr. Pujitha Silva RockStars : growing stellar performers in organizations
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| Description: Against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, in the early hours of the morning, are two men who walk on the beach sharing their life stories. Roy, a middle manager from a manufacturing plant, is desperate for answers as he struggles to lead an initiative that threatens the jobs of the managers of the factory. Accompanying him is Ed, a retired medical doctor turned corporate leader, who has managed to save a chain of companies from bankruptcy. Using the human body as a leadership model, Ed narrates stories from his own past to elaborate on the different stages involved in the development of human maturity within organizations. |
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Prof. Priyan Dias Philosophy for engineering : practice, context, ethics, models, failure |
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| Description: This book highlights the unique need for philosophy among engineers, which stems from issues regarding their knowledge (epistemology), role or being (ontology) and influence (ethics). It discusses practice, context, ethics, models and failure as key aspects of engineering, and provides an easy but essential introduction to philosophy for engineers by presenting four key philosophers and linking them to these aspects: Karl Popper (failure), Thomas Kuhn (models), Michael Polanyi (practice & ethics) and Martin Heidegger (context & ethics). |
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Prof.(Mrs) Samudrika Wijayapala Prof.(Mrs) Ranathunga GM Prof.(Mrs) Karunaratne PVM The Buddhist robe |
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| Description: The book ‘The Buddhist Robe’ is an exciting read, taking the reader through a journey of an ancient practice into the current days, which has survived to-date in Sri Lanka. The book is a result of a partnership of contributors of engineering and arts and design – an interesting combination, which should result in an interesting output and I certainly can vouch for that creative output is present. |
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Dr.(Ms) Gayani Ranasinghe වෙලාවකට දුකයි වෙලාවකට සැපයි |
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| Description: මෙම පුස්තකය සසර දුකින් මිදෙන්නට මග සොයන පිංවතුන්ට මාර්ගෝපදේශනයකි. ඒ නිසාම බුද්ධ භාෂිතයට ටීකාවකි. යමෙක් කිහිපවරක්වත් කියවමින් පරිශීලනය කළ යුත්තකි.මෙහි අන්තර්ගත කරුණු කාරණා සිතේ ධාරණය කොටගෙන විමර්ශනය කරමින්ම ප්රායෝගීකව තමතමන්ම ජීවිතය තුළින්ම අත්දැක ගත යුත්තකි. උතුම් මනුගුණ දමින්ම අන් අයටද පිළිගැන්විය යුත්තකි. |
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Prof. Wasantha Mampearachchi Handbook on concrete block paving |
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| Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving (CBP). Starting with the basics, such as the history, applications, advantages and limitations of CBP, it then discusses in detail the structural behavior, construction process, and design support conditions, covering topics like specifications for blocks and laying patterns, field performance and mix design for ICBP. Lastly, it examines good CBP practices and maintenance. |
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Dr.(Ms) Ayesha Wickramasinghe The Dress of women in Sri Lanka |
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| Description: This book is principally focused on evaluating the aesthetic values of female clothing during the 20th century and analyzed in view of the geographic, historical, patriotic, political, ethnic, caste and sexual interactions during the century by focusing on colonial, postcolonial and industrialization periods, dealing with a number of important arguments concerning female clothing approaches in the context of relevant fashion movements. |
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Mr. Nishan Punchihewa Mr. A.D.B. Kumara KOHA ඩිජිටල් යුගයේ පුස්තකාල කළමනාකරණය : පළමු කොටස KOHA ඩිජිටල් යුගයේ පුස්තකාල කළමනාකරණය : දෙවන කොටස |
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| Description: In this comprehensive manual, the full range of KOHA's capabilities is thoroughly explained, providing an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced users. Detailed instructions on managing acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and serials are included, ensuring that all library operations can be effectively streamlined. Enhanced patron interaction and account management through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) are explored. The process of generating meaningful statistics and custom reports is covered, supporting data-driven decision-making. Administrative tasks, such as system configuration, user permissions, and branch management, are meticulously outlined. Advanced features, including batch processing, label printing, and integration options, are described to allow for the customization of KOHA to meet the specific needs of any library. Mastery of KOHA in the digital age is facilitated by this guide, making it an essential tool for optimizing library services and operations. |
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Dr. Chulantha Jayawardena Mrs. Thushari Seneviratne Bolgoda Ecosystem: A Selected Bibliography |
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| Description: “The Bolgoda Ecosystem – A Selected Bibliography” is a platform that connects both published and unpublished scholarly work related to the Bolgoda region until the end of the year 2022. It presents a variety of selected references available via search engines, electronic databases, institutional repositories, catalogues with online public access, shadow libraries, etc. organized under 12 categories. This delicately groomed compilation also consists of an Author Index, Corporate Author Index, Subject Index and Title Index for the convenience of referencing. |
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Prof. Hemapala, K.T.M. Udayanga Smart microgrid systems : advanced technologies |
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| Description: “This book highlights microgrids as integrating platforms for distributed generation units, energy storages and local loads, with an emphasis on system performance via innovative approaches. It explains the smart power system concept, transmission, distribution, and utilization, and then looks at distributed generation technologies and hybrid power systems. Smart approaches, an analysis of microgrid design architecture and its implementation, the mitigation of cyber threats, and system optimization are also included”. |
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Dr.(Mrs) Jayawardane VPT ව්යවසායකත්වයට නව ප්රවේශයක් |
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| Description: ව්යවසායකත්වය පිළිබඳ සිංහලෙන් ලියැවුණු පොත් ඉතා දුර්ලභ අවධියක පළ කෙරෙන මෙම ග්රන්ථය ආධුනික ව්යවසායකයන්ට මෙන්ම, එම ක්ෂේත්රයේ නියුතු ප්රවීණයන්ට ද එකසේ වැදගත් වන වටිනා කෘතියක් ලෙසින් හඳුන්වා දිය හැකිය. ව්යාපාරයක් ආරම්භ කිරීමේදීත්, එය පවත්වා ගෙන යාමේදීත්, එය සංවර්ධනාත්මක ඉලක්කයන් කරා යොමු කිරීමේදීත් අනුගමනය කළ යුතු මූලික කටයුතු හා සිද්ධාන්ත පිළිබඳව ඉතා සිත්ගන්නා අයුරින් සරලව විග්රහ කෙරෙන මෙම කෘතිය තත් විෂය පිළිබඳව අධ්යාපනය ලබන සිසු සිසුවියන්ට නැණ නුවණ වඩවන අගනා අධ්යාපනික ග්රන්ථයකි. |
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