A major reassessment of the parable in Persian literature and its contribution to philosophical and creative thinkingIn this book, Hamid Dabashi offers a radical reconsideration of the parable in Persian literature, arguing that parabolic thinking is a mode of philosophical reflection. Dabashi eschews the conventional focus on the supposed moral or political allusions in these parables—the “moral of the story”—to allow the radical surfaces of their poetic dispositi...

"Keep religion and politics separate!" For decades, scholars assumed that less religion would lead to a more peaceful and unified form of politics. And yet, as religious identity recedes from American public life, the opposite appears to be the case. Our post-religious politics are growing more polarized, anxious, and unstable each day. Could a return to ancient religious wisdom and community be the key to healing what secular politics can't fix?In Can Religion Save De...

Microorganisms form the very foundation of life on Earth. Without them, other living beings could not have existed or evolved. These tiny but powerful forms of life are found everywhere. They thrive in conditions where most other organisms cannot survive.This book explores one fascinating group of such microorganisms known as extremophiles—organisms that flourish in extreme environments. Among them are the psychrophiles, or cold-loving microbes, wh...

Fever is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical advice, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood symptoms in childhood.Written by consultant paediatrician Dr Zuhier Hamid, Fever in Children provides a clear, practical, and reassuring guide for parents, caregivers, medical students, and healthcare professionals. The book explains what fever really is, why it happens, how to measure it correctly, and when urgent medical attention may be needed.Using ...

Rethinking Business and Management offers a timely and critical examination of how business and management are being reshaped by digitalization, globalization, and deep socio-economic change. As contemporary capitalism becomes increasingly driven by intangible assets, data, digital platforms, and financial power, this book challenges conventional assumptions about how markets, organizations, and managerial authority operate.Bringing together insights from ...

The Mysteries of the Human Soul is the English translation of Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali's al-Madnun Bihi 'Ala Ghairi Ahlihi — a work whose title itself signals its nature: truths entrusted only to those fit to receive them. Written in the form of an extended philosophical inquiry structured as questions posed by sincere seekers and answered by al-Ghazali, this text ventures into terrain few Islamic scholars dared map openly: the metaphysical constitution ...

When Adam steps off a dusty bus into the silence of Merzouga's golden dunes, he is searching for escape. What he finds instead is a desert storm that strips him of everything — and a tribe of strangers whose warmth and wisdom rebuild him from within.Adam in the Heart of Merzouga is a short but powerful adventure story set in the heart of Morocco's Sahara. Through survival, starlit nights, and the ancient rituals of desert life, Adam discovers that getting lost was never a mistake — ...

A master technician and exceptional showman, Mansour Bahrami embodies 50 years of tennis history and has left his mark on several generations of fans. From Rod Laver to the "Big 5," including Björn Borg, John McEnroe, and Jimmy Connors, as well as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, his extraordinary talent, creativity, and showmanship have been acclaimed by the greatest champions he has played alongside throughout a career of unique longevity.But beyond the player, Mansour is a chil...

This book offers the first comprehensive legal-criminological study of terrorism and reintegration in Malaysia, positioning the country within wider Southeast Asian and global debates. Despite its strategic role in regional counter-terrorism and rehabilitation efforts, Malaysia remains understudied compared to Indonesia and the Philippines. Moving beyond ideological or psychological explanations, the book situates terrorism within lived experience.Drawing on original interviews wit...

Move beyond casual prompt writing and defineprompt engineeringas a structured, multidisciplinary field with a real social impact. This book uses a clear, practical, and human-centred approach to designing effective prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Gemini.Using the "**Prompt Anatomy Blueprint"**framework, you’ll learn to craft precise and structured prompts that enhance AI output quality, reduce computational costs, and mitigate ethical risks suc...

From the twice Booker-shortlisted author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Exit West, a story of love, loss, and rediscovery in a time of unsettling changeOne morning, Anders wakes to find that his skin has turned dark, his reflection a stranger to him. At first he tells only Oona, an old friend, newly a lover.Soon, reports of similar occurrences surface across the land. Some see in the transformations the long-dreaded overturning of an ...

Three autistic kids reflect on the strengths and struggles of living with autismIn Uncommonly Curious, Eternally Autistic, Elijah, Izzy, and Rio explain what it’s like to live with autism. They share their special interests, show what helps when they feel overstimulated, and describe how they communicate. For now, they sometimes have to mask their autistic traits to fit in and be safe, but they believe in a future where the world will make space for them, ...