His Nervous Touchby Usman AliWhen danger meets desire, the heart doesn’t stand a chance.Elena never planned on falling for a man like Damian—dark, mysterious, and carrying secrets that could shatter them both. One brush of his hand sparks a fire she can’t resist, even when every warning tells her to run. His touch is addictive, his presence intoxicating, and soon, walking away is no longer an option.But Damian lives in a world of shadows whe...

When the autumn leaves fall, love whispers where it’s least expected…After heartbreak and years away, Maya returns to Willow Creek seeking nothing more than quiet and healing in her grandmother’s old cottage. But the cozy town holds more than childhood memories—it hides a man who stirs feelings she thought she’d lost forever.Daniel Carter, the reclusive bookstore owner, carries shadows of his own. Haunted by grief and secrets, he’s built wa...

The years 2021 to 2030 have been designated as "The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration". Ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts face unprecedented challenges, especially in developing countries and areas, such as the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. This huge HKH region, which includes areas in eight separate countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan), is a biodiversity hotspot with a vast array of ecosystems, ...

After the trauma of mass violence and massive population movements around the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, both new nation states faced the enormous challenge of creating new national narratives, symbols, and histories, as well as a new framework for their political life. While leadership in India claimed the anti-colonial movement, Gandhi, and a civilizational legacy in the subcontinent, the new political elite in Pakistan were faced with a more complex task: to carve out a se...

The lime is an important fruit crop throughout the citrus producing regions of the world, with its own specific benefits and issues affecting successful cultivation and production. Limes: Botany, Production and Uses covers the breeding, genetics and biodiversity of the plants, and explains the processes for establishing a lime orchard, including propagation techniques, pruning and thinning of established trees, water requirements and irrigation systems. All the major problems of lime culti...

A comprehensive guide to the modelling and design of solid oxide fuel cell hybrid power plantsThis book explores all technical aspects of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) hybrid systems and proposes solutions to a range of technical problems that can arise from component integration. Following a general introduction to the state-of-the-art in SOFC hybrid systems, the authors focus on fuel cell technology, including the components required to operate with standard fuels...

This translation of the most ancient and celebrated Persian treatise on Ṣúfiism will, I hope, be found useful not only by the small number of students familiar with the subject at first hand, but also by many readers who, without being Orientalists themselves, are interested in the general history of mysticism and may wish to compare or contrast the diverse yet similar manifestations of the mystical spirit in Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam. The origin of Ṣúfiism and its relation to thes...

The Travels of Abdul ibn Usman is set in the eighth century during the reign of Haroun el Rashid, as it follows the adventures of Abdul as he leads his caravan from his home in Oman across the Middle East, carrying goods from place to place with Ali, a magical child who has jumped aboard the caravan in Baghdad.As they travel from city to city across fertile settled lands and trackless desert, the pair undergo hardship and conflict as well as kindness and l...

"Kashf al-Mahjub" is a seminal work in Sufism, authored by the renowned Persian mystic Ali ibn 'Usman Hujviri. This treatise serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of Sufi thought, blending theological insights with personal anecdotes. Hujviri's eloquent prose not only elucidates the nature of divine love and the path to spiritual enlightenment but also addresses the challenges faced by seekers. The text is revered for its depth and clarity, making it an essential ...

This book offers a thorough examination of how drought stress impacts various facets of a plant's physiology, ecology, and agricultural systems. It delves into the challenges posed by drought stress, a critical issue exacerbated by climate change and its impact on water availability. By employing a multidisciplinary methodology, the book endeavours to furnish a thorough comprehension of the intricate interplay between plants and their surroundings when faced with water scarcity. It proves ...

Dal premio Bram Stoker Award® Usman T. Malik, tradotto per la prima volta in lingua Italiana, due racconti che interpretano i generi horror e fantascienza con originalità e forti legami con la sofferente e affascinante terra d’origine dell’autore, il Pakistan, e che offrono al lettore scenari peculiari di grande attualità e forza visionaria.Il racconto ‘Ishq’ è una storia d’amore, di morte e di fantasmi ambientata in una città in cui dicono ci sia il vicolo più stretto di tutto il P...

This book explores how the Nigerian state grapples with both internal and external forces that are fueling insecurity in the country. For more than a decade, Nigeria has been viciously attacked by different clusters of non-state armed actors, ranging from religious extremists, terrorists, kidnappers, herders, bandits, secessionists, and unknown gunmen. While insurgency-related deaths have dropped, the north-east remains the epicenter of insurgency and terrorism.This book unpacks th...