Selected Studies on Genre in Middle Eastern Literatures
These 12 case studies by experts in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish literature offer new insights into the intellectual universe of the Middle East. Spanning genres from classical poetry and epics to travelogues and novels, this book creates a new comparative framework.
This book rejects the idea of childhood as an unambiguous monolith. It explores the constantly evolving term’s literary, artistic, and cultural representations, offering critical approaches to its treatment with all its complexities in art and literature.
Developing a Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
This book focuses on Alzheimer’s and other dementias, exploring the lack of effective drugs. It proposes changes to FDA protocols to accelerate the drug pipeline and discusses new directions in research—offering hope for families, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
This book details nonlinear impulse processes in semiconductors. Discover the synchro-photon effect: when a semiconductor element is switched on by an electric pulse and synchronously illuminated by photons, its switching speed increases by an order of magnitude.
A pioneering engraver, map-maker, and friend to Joseph Wright of Derby. But did Peter Perez Burdett’s influence on the great artist end with his emigration in 1774? In his first biography, compelling new evidence suggests their connection was far from over.
Reflecting on our Changing Climate, from Fear to Facts
This book reflects on how “climate change” has become a euphemism for “carbon dioxide emissions.” Focusing solely on CO2 overlooks other complex factors contributing to extreme weather. It argues for a broader view, useful for students, researchers and policy makers.
Small Farmers for Global Food Security
Modern agriculture has damaged ecosystems and diets. A growing movement of small farmers rejects this, re-creating food systems based on moral ecology—a concept that regenerates nature and serves the common good. We argue they could feed the entire world and eradicate hunger.
This book uses AI to explore the cosmos’ biggest mystery: dark matter and dark energy. It identifies a cosmic engine fueled by dark energy and presents a solution to the cosmological constant problem that has troubled physicists for decades.
An Atlas of Renal Transplant Pathology
This compilation of renal transplant biopsies, with clinical cases and microphotographs, is a practical guide for nephrologists, pathologists, and surgeons. It serves as a resource to plan treatment strategies and aid in the interpretation of biopsies.
This volume highlights pivotal problems about our planet’s environment and ecology. It shows the importance of integrating expertise to foster sustainability and concludes with an ethical analysis of the multiple challenges that require urgent attention and long-term resolution.
This book presents a rich international perspective on social justice from educators worldwide. It offers practical classroom strategies and theoretical wisdom, uniquely combining local and global insights for teachers, researchers, and those in higher education.
This book situates the reader between a passionate retelling of Cole’s life and a deep investigation into his work. It recounts the interconnected story of art and life, detailing how his paintings incorporate prophetic stories of human history witnessed by pristine landscapes.
P. Ovidius Naso, The Heroides
Ovid’s Heroides is a collection of fictional letters from heroines to their absent lovers. This volume presents a radically new text and translation of the collection, separating the original core from later accretions. The translation is designed to aid interpretation.
Strategies for Student Success in Higher Education
This book brings together leading-edge research and practical insights on the first-year experience in higher education. Written by experts, it integrates multidisciplinary approaches and case studies for professors and administrators to address the needs of first-year students.
This book records the international support for Japan during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. When the disaster struck, 27 satellites from 14 countries collaborated to observe the area, proving that international space-based response can effectively support relief efforts.
Energy Losses in Big Woodworking Machines
Big woodworking machines suffer from their size. Static and dynamic loads cause deformations and vibrations, increasing energy consumption. This monograph investigates these issues, proposing optimization solutions to minimize energy losses and prevent machine damage.
Towards Fairer Geo-Spiritual Ecosystems
This book looks at society, education, and spirituality through a decolonial lens. As AI and biotech redefine our future, we must surmount narratives subservient to privilege and power to create more inclusive, fair, and sustainable futures for humanity.
Protection, Preservation, and Conservation of Our Oceans
This book discusses the conservation, protection and preservation of oceans and the public trust and responsibility in State governments. This trustee responsibility of States was enshrined in the UN Law of the Sea Convention. An Oceans Public Trust is now required by Mankind.
Everyday Echoes Among African Scholars and Raconteurs
A distinctive blend of scholarly essays, short stories, and poems illuminates the experiences of African peoples. Scholars and artists merge research with creative insight, exploring the quest for a just society and the pursuit of a fulfilling, authentic life.
This book collects the essential writings of the world’s great revolutionary thinkers. Committed to liberty, equality, and fraternity, they struggled for a better world. By studying their ideas, we can develop new visions for a world based on human freedom.
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