The Remaining Ashes of Motherhood is a haunting and emotionally charged literary novella set in the desolation of an unnamed land ravaged by war. In a place where conflict leaves permanent scars on the innocent.The mother—driven by a love that refuses to yield—embarks on an unrelenting quest to reclaim her child, taken by a rebel faction that preys upon the young to sustain its war.The son—a boy who once dreamed of becoming a doctor—is forced into a world of brutality, his innocence slowly...

This volume presents a curated and thematically organized translation of selected passages on riyāḍa (exercise) from the Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī al-ṭibb) of Ibn Sīnā. Drawing on Books I-IV of the Canon, it brings together both the systematic chapters in which exercise is treated as a central component of regimen, and the numerous dispersed references in which it appears as a governing principle in physiology, pathology, and therapy.In Ibn ...

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for...

After a fleeting encounter when they're in Juniors, Ryan "RJ" Russell and Lars Nilsson find themselves thrown back together years later when they end up on the same NHL team. Being friendly to a new teammate just got way more complicated. It's one thing to have a one night stand with someone from another country; it's a whole other mess to sleep with your teammate. Neither of them can afford to make waves, not when Ryan needs a new contract and Lars is already escaping a scandal. If sparks...

Don't be a faded copyIn a world filled with comparison, pressure, and constant expectations, many people lose touch with who they truly are. This book explores how the need for approval, fear of being different, and the habit of comparing ourselves to others can slowly disconnect us from our authentic identity. Through honest reflection and practical insights, it guides readers back to their true selves, helping them build genuine confidence, embrace their uniqueness, and create a ...

Smart Materials in Mechanical Engineering: Innovation and Applications serves as a comprehensive educational resource that bridges traditional mechanical engineering principles with contemporary smart technology applications. This essential guide explores how artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced materials are revolutionizing mechanical engineering across the manufacturing, transportation, energy, and healthcare industries.Readers gain access to a compl...

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in fullTo the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks i...

The Hidden Politics of Grammar is a thorough investigation into a corpus of historical American grammar texts, revealing how their linguistic choices decisively contributed to the creation and maintenance of an explicitly American identity.Drawing on a newly compiled corpus of 18th- and 19th-century American grammars of English (HistAGram), this study challenges the perception of these texts as neutral instructional materials. Instead, spelling conventions, lexical choices...

This volume presents a curated and thematically organized translation of selected passages on riyāḍa (exercise) from the Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī al-ṭibb) of Ibn Sīnā. Drawing on Books I–IV of the Canon, it brings together both the systematic chapters in which exercise is treated as a central component of regimen, and the numerous dispersed references in which it appears as a governing principle in physiology, pathology, and therapy.In Ibn ...

When Henry Calloway rides back to Black Mesa, he finds the place he once called home frozen under a careful calm. The town keeps its teeth hidden; the church rings soft prayers while a new grave waits under fresh granite. Henry's father is dead from a snakebite, but a vision in the moonlight tells a different story: poison. Henry's law school learning and his father's land know different languages: paper and ledger versus holster and gun. To expose the truth, Henry pretends a madness he mu...

Some individuals have such a magnetic personality that they can attract a hugely devoted following, ignoring the misdeeds of their leader and even committing evil on their behalf. With religious, spiritual or philosophical beliefs to guide them, cults can lead to some of the disturbing events of the modern era. Filled with shadowy rituals and sinister hierarchies and led by masterful manipulators, they can easily become the site of unthinkable horror - and it is only after the leader is br...

You never truly know the value of what you have until it is gone.And yet, you never truly know what you are about to lose... until you lose it.Pearls of My Life is a deeply felt journey through memory, transformation, and the quiet strength of the human spirit. Through moments of childhood, friendship, love, and loss, Samar Al-Samaraiy reflects on the beauty and fragility of life.This is not a story of suffering...but a story of becoming, resilience...