The harrowing memoir of a seventeen year-old girl who survives her family's attempt to kill her.A young Jordanian woman became pregnant after a brief love affair. The shame drove her family to commit an "honor crime", dousing her with gasoline and setting her on fire.Burned Alive chronicles her miraculous survival; surviving with critical burns, escaping Jordan, and building a new life for herself.

Winner of the Nannen PrizeShort-listed for the Al-Rodhan PrizeNamed a Best Book of 2017 by The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Christian Science Monitor, and Publishers WeeklyLonglisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize"An enthralling and sometimes shocking blend of reportage and memoir from the centers of jihadi networks in the Middle East and North Africa. . . . Mekhe...

Discover the key to a sustainable future with Green Hydrogen, an essential guide for those invested in the innovative potential of green hydrogen production for decarbonization.One of the worldwide objectives for 2050 is to decarbonize the planet. According to the International Energy Agency’s most recent projections, the world’s energy demand will rise by 25% to 30% by 2040. In an economy that depends on coal and oil, this will increase CO2, exacerbating ...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly integral to entrepreneurial finance and business strategy, reshaping how startups attract investment and achieving long-term sustainability. As investors and consumers demand greater accountability and transparency, entrepreneurs are recognizing the strategic value of embedding ESG principles into their core operations from the outset. This shift not only influences capital-raising efforts but also drives ...

From the New York Times reporters who first uncovered S.S. officer Aribert Heim’s secret life in Egypt comes the never-before-told story of the most hunted Nazi war criminal in the world.Dr. Aribert Heim worked at the Mauthausen concentration camp for only a few months in 1941 but left a devastating mark. According to the testimony of survivors, Heim euthanized patients with injections of gasoline into their hearts. He performed surgeries on otherwise heal...

In a global economy shaped by climate change, technological disruption, and shifting expectations, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, social innovation, and sustainable business practices emerge as drivers of long-term value and resilience. Organizations move to integrate environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance into their core strategies, while leveraging innovation to address complex societal challenges. Businesses adapt to global pres...

This book covers the theory, applications, and viewpoints on the most recent and upcoming advancements in the fields of complex processes, decision-making, control, and systems and networks. In the well-known lecture notes in networks and systems series, "Smart Business and Technologies" is the most recent entry. The cutting-edge research presented at the International Conference on Smart Business and technology (ICSBT'24) is compiled in this volume, which highlights creative solutions, ne...

This book reveals the applications of AI and IoT in smart healthcare and medical systems. It provides core principles, algorithms, protocols, emerging trends, security problems, and the latest e-healthcare services findings.The book also provides case studies and discusses how AI and IoT applications such as wireless devices, sensors, and deep learning could play a major role in assisting patients, doctors, and pharmaceutical staff. It focuses on how to use AI and IoT to keep patien...

In an ancient kingdom, a wise king tests his three children by sending them into the forest to find a precious gift. Prince Faris embarks on a daring quest and discovers a rare jewel, while Prince Saian indulges in nature’s pleasures and returns with a beautiful bird. Princess Emerald, however, chooses the path of kindness, helping an old man in need instead of seeking material treasures. When they return, the king declares that the greatest gift is not wealth but compassion and good moral...

Every night in New Orleans, an old man plays his fiddle on a forgotten street corner, and time itself listens.In the dark heart of Treme, where history clings to every stone and every breath, a mysterious street musician plays a fiddle carved from the wood of a tree that grew over his mother's grave. His music not only soothes the soul but also unites the world.Ten-year-old Imani, fleeing the chaos of her shattered home, finds solace in the man's nightly song. She never spe...

Every ten years, a strange road appears in the Nevada desert—a road unmarked on any map, whispered about in truck stops and bars. It's said that if you take it in the dead of night, you'll never reach your destination. You'll keep driving... until the road decides to leave you.Cal, a quiet, orphaned trucker, drifts through life, not believing in myths. But when he finds himself on the legendary highway, reality begins to unravel. Each mile pulls him into a different era of American...

Every night at 3:33 a.m., someone disappears from the small town of Meru Hollow—vanishing without a trace, and worse, without memory. No one remembers the missing. It's as if they never existed.Except for Elena Reyes.A grieving mother who refuses to forget her lost daughter, Elena, begins leaving messages for the missing in her dreams. Against all logic—and all odds—they begin to respond.As Elena delves deeper into the dream world, she discovers a world haunted by e...