This book delves into the intricate world of vascular anomalies, a field marked by its heterogeneity in presentation, pathological types, and distribution across the body. With advancements in cross-sectional imaging and the development of modern classification systems, the understanding and management of these anomalies have reached new heights. This volume presents the experiences of a specialized multidisciplinary clinic, showcasing the diverse spectrum of vascular anomalies and their m...

It's a road trip to Sin City, as Leila and her estranged Chachu set off on his missing wife's trail-and along the way, delve into the secrets of their shared family history. But will their discoveries pull them closer together... or push them apart at the worst possible time? Inspired by her own adventures in the entertainment industry, join superstar IMAN VELLANI (Ms. Marvel), MARIANNA IGNAZZI (EXQUISITE CORPSES), JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman), and LUCAS GATTONI (Absolute Catwom...

For fans of Ashley Poston and The Love of My Afterlife comes a clever and swoony novel about an aspiring New York lifestyle influencer who gets trapped in her own "day in the life" video, with only a mysterious stranger to help her break out.Get ready with me… to break out of the algorithmLaia Grace is the New York City lifestyle influencer… or at least, she's determined to be. After leaving her past behind to pursue her dreams, f...

Guiding scholars to think about international education as a field of research as opposed to practice, this book addresses the rapidly evolving yet increasingly distinct fields of international schooling and the International Baccalaureate (IB), ultimately introducing reflexive practice as an essential framework for research in both areas.Critically examining how the IB has come to dominate the field and overshadow other models of international education, the book draws on narrativ...

Are you tired of feeling stuck, distracted, and out of control?Breaking Free is a bold and honest guide designed specifically for teens who want to overcome porn addiction and take their life back. This book doesn't judge—it understands. And more importantly, it gives you a clear, step-by-step path to change.Inside this book, you'll discover how porn affects your brain, your confidence, and your future—and what you can do to break free from it. You...

Breaking the Screen is a practical guide for young men who want to regain control of their habits, focus, and discipline in the digital age. In a world where online distractions are everywhere, many people struggle with habits that affect their motivation, confidence, and daily productivity. This book offers a clear and supportive path toward porn addiction recovery, digital addiction recovery, and stronger self-discipline.If you are searching for ...

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity t...

"NOW THERE ARE FIELDS WHERE TROY ONCE STOOD" —OVIDDuring the great migrations of the second millennium BC, peoples from Western Europe-known as Achaeans or Sea Peoples-arrived in the Mediterranean region, either to settle there peacefully or to plunder and raze the land. They brought about the downfall of numerous civilizations, particularly the palace cultures of Greece. Herodotus recounts that, long before his time, the Pelasgians (another name for the Sea People...

Smart Cities: A System-of-Systems Perspective explores System-of-Systems Engineering (SoSE) in smart cities. Sections address how analytics and innovative technologies can transform urban environments, equipping readers with the knowledge to optimize city operations, enhance public services, and promote sustainable urban growth. The book begins with the foundational concepts of SoSE and key principles of smart cities, exploring emergent behavior and interoperability. It then examines the i...

Critical conversations and reflections about lessons learned at the intersection of social movements and artist production.Diversity of Aesthetics collects powerful and timely conversations among leading cultural critics, artists, and organizers to connect the threads between some of the most pressing social struggles and conflicts of our time: policing, war, borders and migration, economic crisis.Across three themes—infrastructure, migration, and ...

My road to love in the shade of the Qur'an began in Ramadan 2025 to find a poetic expression of Qur'anic love and tension between the sexes, their togetherness and the absence of a perfect unity in a continuous dialectic between closeness and distance on a philosophical and mystical journey. The first poems of the collection were about fateful, mystical symbols, emotions and spiritual perceptions in a philosophical dream world full of illusions. This 4th volume is the point of arrival. The...