Recent, unpredictable incidents in diverse locations – Paris, Nice, Ankara, Sinai, California, Manchester and London – reinforce how governments and scholars must look beneath the surface for understanding of the turbulent post-9/11world. In particular, what does ‘expertise’ mean in this new era? This book answers that question? The volume is about a particular kind of expert – a type suffering from ‘bad press’ for a long time – namely, scholars who carry out area-based research. The term ...

The authors propose that the Gezira scheme has played a paradoxical role in the capitalist transformation of the Sudan - reinforcing some non-capitalist production relations while at the same time acting as an engine for the peripheral capitalist development.

In the glittering, competitive world of Riyadh's elite, Ritaj believed she had it all: a thriving career, the unwavering love of her charismatic fiancé Hani, and the unbreakable bond of a lifelong friendship with Sama. Sama, with her striking beauty, magnetic charm, and seemingly pure heart, was admired by all and considered Ritaj's closest confidante – an angel in every sense of the word. Together, this trio moved through society with an air of invincibility, their futures seemingly inter...

"Whispers of a Broken Heart" delves into the profound journey of Elara, a talented artist whose world is utterly shattered by a painful betrayal from her husband, Michael. The narrative opens with Elara at her emotional breaking point, having uncovered Michael's prolonged secret affair. Her world crumbles, her trust in love and herself evaporates, leaving her in a void of emotional despair and profound confusion.Seeking refuge from the city's painful memories, Elara flees to the tr...

In a future irrevocably altered by temporal instability, humanity exists within a meticulously ordered, singular reality, a state of enforced harmony orchestrated by the omnipresent Chronos Corporation. Linear time, once a fundamental constant, has become a managed resource, and the collective consciousness of the world has been meticulously streamlined to prevent the chaos of divergent timelines. This new existence, while devoid of suffering and conflict, is also stripped of true choice, ...

In the heart of a city brimming with secrets, "The Shattered Reflection" unveils a searing tale of love, profound betrayal, and the devastating fragility of trust, all seen through the eyes of three distinct women whose destinies tragically converge around one man: Adam.Nour, the devoted wife, believed her marriage was a pristine pane of glass, reflecting eternal love and unwavering commitment. Her world crumbles into a thousand sharp shards when an anonymous note, followed by her ...

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This book reveals key untold stories and scenes from the life of a Palestinian who comes from the Palestinian village of Hamama. The book unfolds its stories through the different stages and diverse contexts the author has been through. It is neither a historical record nor an autobiography as it may appear at first sight, rather an intricate account of the tragedies and calamities endured by tens of thousands of Palestinians. The book is neither written as a political discourse, analysis,...

By the mid-1980s, Sudan’s economy, society and political framework were on the point of disintegration. Civil war was exacerbating the effects of an already major famine. An unpopular government was resorting to ever more extreme measures in order to remain in power. The imposition of a particularly oppressive and hash interpretation of sharia law was heightening racial and religious tensions. Internationally, Sudan was faced by a debt crisis which was apparently insoluble, and which threa...

This book provide a series of designs, materials, characterization and modeling, that will help create safer and stronger structures in coastal areas.The authors take a look at the different materials (porous, heterogeneous, concrete...), the moisture transfers in construction materials as well as the degradation caused by external attacks and put forth systems to monitor the structures or evaluate the performance reliability as well as degradation scenarios of coa...

This book contains a collection of high-quality papers describing the results of relevant investigations and cutting-edge technologies, aimed at improving key aspects of real life, including major challenges such as the development of smart cities, smart buildings, smart grids, and the reduction of the impact of human activities on the environment. Sustainability requires the use of green technologies and techniques and good practices. Artificial intelligence seems to be an appropriate app...

This open access book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Creativity, Technology, and Sustainability (CCTS 2025), held on 30 April-1 May, 2025, at Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It explores the dynamic interplay between technology and sustainability, emphasizing the need for advancements to align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book includes case studies, literature revie...