The present edition of A Textbook of Home Science for ICSE Class 9 has been thoroughly revised and updated strictly conforming to the latest syllabus (2020) prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination. The presentation of the subject matter will make the learning process quicker, enjoyable and comprehensive. This edition has been oriented towards strengthening and sharpening student's skill in answering the questions and developing expertise in the domains of Home Science which are relevant to our current socio-economic scenario.

Covering the essential content and procedures a home care aide needs to know, Mosby's Textbook for the Home Care Aide, 3rd Edition prepares you for success in this rapidly growing field. A clear approach makes the book easy to use and understand, featuring hundreds of full-color photographs and drawings along with step-by-step procedures for skills performed by home care aides. Updated and expanded in this edition are chapters on meeting the client's nutritional needs and on getting and keeping a job. Written by home care experts Joan Birchenall and Eileen Streight, this textbook prepares you for the many types of situations you may encounter as a home care aide. Hundreds of full-color photos and drawings depict key ideas and clearly demonstrate procedure steps. Procedures provide step-by-step, easy-to-understand instructions on performing important skills and tasks. UNIQUE! A cast of caregivers, including a supervisor and four home care aides, are highlighted in scenarios that provide realistic examples of the types of situations you are likely to encounter in the home care environment. Guidelines for Observing, Recording, and Reporting (ORR) are highlighted throughout the text, emphasizing the home care aide's responsibilities for observing and documenting the client's condition and care. Key considerations and reminders are presented in color font to emphasize the importance of performing these actions. Objectives and Key Terms in each chapter focus your attention on essential information. Chapter summaries and study questions review the key points in each chapter. Updated/Expanded Meeting the Client's Nutritional Needs chapter includes the new MyPlate food guide and new nutrition guidelines. Updated/Expanded Getting a Job and Keeping It chapter reflects the job prospects and challenges of today, including the realities of moving between states and differences in certification requirements. Updated equipment photos are included. Evolve companion website includes skills competency checklists and an audio glossary.

A Textbook of Home Science is the extensively revised edition which has been extremely useful to middle and secondary level students and teachers of Home Science. A section on Child Development has been added for the first time in this book. A student who masters this book will be able to not only take the exam with ease, but also will be equipped to handle everyday life with competence and efficiency.

Mrs.A.Saranya, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Ms.T.Ranjani, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Mrs.N.Indra, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Ms.Poovizhi Selvi Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.

This is a textbook, written on the basis of new syllabus recommended by 4th Dean's committee. This book is majorly for undergraduate and postgraduate students in extension education at Home Science College. It shall also serve as reference book for extension students of Agriculture, Veterinary, Forestry, Fisheries, Basic Science etc. in the Universities, College and Institutes. It shall also serve as handbook for Government Departments, Non- Government Organizations, Rural Banks and Cooperatives, Krishi Vigyan Kendras etc. and help them in extension works. This book describes various concepts and methods for extension of information and researches for rural development and solving problems of rural area. This book provides well documented text that describes the role of extension agents in raising the overall living standards of rural families by imparting knowledge and skill, offering technical advice, helping to identify problems and finding opportunities, disseminating information, supporting group formation and planning developmental programmes.

Ms.T.Ranjani, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Mrs.A.Saranya, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Mrs.N.Indra, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Ms.Poovizhi Selvi Ravi, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.