From an award-winning, innovative poet, a bold reimagination of Arab American womanhood in the modern military ageIn her second full-length collection, Maya Salameh offers a profound exploration of Arab American identity, weaving together themes of myth, science, and cultural heritage. This daring collection deploys psychological evaluation forms, ritual incantations, and captivating visual poetry.Salameh transcends simple narratives of shame or violence to...

Livre de référence et outil de travail précieux, cet ouvrage propose une approche par pathologies classées par systèmes, selon un plan précis :- L'encadré « Points clés » expose l'essentiel du chapitre. - Les généralités regroupent la physiopathologie et les médicaments utilisés dans la pathologie.- Les critères de choix et la stratégie thérapeutique sont développés en fonction de la sévérité de la pathologie, du terrain et des éventuels traitements associés.- L'optimisation thérapeutique ...

The limitation of fossil fuels has challenged scientists and engineers to search for alternative energy resources that can meet future energy demand. Renewable Energy System Design is a valuable reference focusing on engineering, design, and operating principles that engineers can follow in order to successfully design more robust and efficient renewable energy systems. Written by Dr. Ziyad Salameh, an expert with over thirty years of teaching, research, and design experience, Renewable En...

Since the West's very early flirtations with the modern Near East, and especially in the past 100 years of East-West relations, there has been considerable difficulty in understanding and defining the Middle East, the Arab world, pan-Arabism, Arab nationalism, and Middle Eastern identities in general. The Western impulse of conflating national identity with language, state, and ethnicity—often subsuming Arabic language into Arab ethnicity—has contributed to this misunderstanding and misrea...

Dreams of a Refugee is the extraordinary story of Mostafa Salameh, born in Kuwait to Palestinian refugees.After a childhood in the camps and a series of low-paid jobs, Mostafa was given a rare opportunity to travel to London, working in hospitality at the Jordanian Embassy. From there he moved to Edinburgh, where he took up a life of parties and nightclubbing. Religion played no part in his thinking.All this was to change. One night, Mostafa awoke ...

This eBook serves as a comprehensive guide for mountain rescuers, emergency responders, and outdoor enthusiasts. It covers the essential skills, techniques, and knowledge required for successful mountain rescue operations. The content aims to empower readers with the expertise needed to navigate challenging terrains, mitigate risks, and execute effective rescue missions. By sharing real-life case studies and practical advice, this eBook is a valuable resource for anyone involved in mountai...

Welcome to 'Mountain Rescue' series 2, This series serves as a comprehensive guide to saving lives in challenging terrain. Each eBook in this series delves into a specific aspect of mountain rescue, providing valuable insights and practical advice for readers. Whether you're a seasoned rescuer, outdoor enthusiast, or emergency responder, you'll find essential knowledge and skills to navigate the rugged landscapes of mountainous regions effectively. Explore the intricacies of mountain rescu...

Bitter Harvest, a historical ethnographic study, examines the property changes prompted by the early post-socialist neoliberal reforms designed to build capitalism in Poland. Historically, the book traces the halting but steady emergence of privatization and liberalization, even under socialism, and how these anticipated the reforms of the post-socialist period. Contrary to the view that the 1989 post-socialist policy represented a radical departure from former state socialist policies via...

"Embark on a journey into the crucial realm of medical considerations amidst the towering peaks and rugged terrain with series 3 of 'Mountain Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide to Saving Lives in Challenging Terrain.' Delve into the wilderness first aid basics, learn to handle common injuries and illnesses specific to mountain environments, and master evacuation procedures crucial for preserving life and limb in remote and austere landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned rescuer or an outdoor enth...

"Dive into the intricate world of technical skills essential for navigating treacherous terrain and executing successful mountain rescue operations with Series 4 of 'Mountain Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide to Saving Lives in Challenging Terrain.' Explore the fundamentals of rope rescue techniques, master the art of knot tying and rigging, and uncover the secrets of vertical rescue maneuvers. Whether you're a seasoned rescuer seeking to refine your skills or an outdoor enthusiast venturing i...

Charles Corm: An Intellectual Biography of a Twentieth-Century Lebanese “Young Phoenician” delves into the history of the modern Middle East and an inquiry into Lebanese intellectual, cultural, and political life as incarnated in the ideas, and as illustrated by the times, works, and activities of Charles Corm (1894–1963). Charles Corm was a guiding spirit behind modern Lebanese nationalism, a leading figure in the “Young Phoenicians” movement, and an advocate for identity narratives that ...

This unique literary collection offers a window on the contemporary Levant, a region comprising most of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Cyprus, parts of southern Turkey and northwestern Iraq, and the Sinai Peninsula. Originally written in Arabic, French, Aramaic, Lebanese, Egyptian, and Hebrew, and reflecting an extraordinary diversity of cultures, faiths, traditions, and languages, the selections in this book also convey a wide range of ideas and perspectives, to offer readers ...