« Ève te décrit comme un mirage plus vrai que la clarté du soleil, tantôt brillant, mais froid, tantôt chaud, mais invisible. [...] Tu es pour elle ce condor qui vole très haut, au point de disparaître de notre vue, laissant derrière lui la petite hirondelle qu’elle est, ne pouvant ni l’atteindre ni redescendre, comme quelqu’un qui a perdu son chemin en poursuivant un mirage. [...] Quel désert lui réserves-tu ? » « Dans le désert, il y a parfois plus de vie qu’il n’y paraît, finit par dire...

**“A portrait of growing up in America, and a portrait of family, that pulls off the feat of being both intimately specific and deeply universal at the same time. I adored this book.”—Jonny Sun“[A] high-spirited graphical memoir . . . Gharib’s wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws.”—NPRWINNER OF THE ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • The New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews*...

An intimate graphic memoir about an American girl growing up with her Egyptian father’s new family, forging unexpected bonds and navigating adolescence in an unfamiliar country—from the award-winning author of I Was Their American Dream.“What a joy it is to read Malaka Gharib’s It Won’t Always Be Like This, to have your heart expertly broken and put back together within the space of a few panels, to have your wonder in the world restored b...

Os textos aqui reunidos foram extraídos de livros apócrifos e referem-se aos três períodos mais representativos da vida de Maria: nascimento e vida em Nazaré, sua apresentação no templo, o casamento com José, a fuga para o Egito (Protoevangelho de Tiago); da Paixão até a ascensão de Jesus, o ciclo da Paixão (Evangelho de Nicodemos e Evangelho de Gamaliel); morte e glorificação, o ciclo da Dormição (Trânsito Romano).

Electrostatic Dust Mitigation and Manipulation Techniques for Planetary Dust explains how to control and remove dust in space due to the presence of a vacuum, abrasiveness of dust particles and electrostatic charge on particles. The book introduces innovative technologies that use electrostatic and di-electrophoretic forces to remove and transport small particles away from surfaces. In addition, it discusses how to resolve thermal control problems and reduce lung inhalation and eye irritat...

This book provides a practical guide to surgical endourology. Evidence-based chapters give expert opinion on complex cases, best practice techniques, and treating complications. The book covers a broad range of topics required within urological treatment including basic science, imaging in endourology, the use of technological devices, therapeutics for endourology, the treatment of high risk patients, stone disease management, pelvic kidneys, and dialysis.Surgical Strategies in...

The most famous and listenable holy book in the world!The Quran, a book which brings glad tidings to mankind along with divine admonition, stresses the importance of man's discovery of truth on both spiritual and intellectual planes.Every book has its objective, and the objective of the Quran is to make man aware of the Creation plan of God. That is, to tell man why God created this world; what the purpose is of settling man on Earth; what is required from man in his pre-de...

"The Silent Struggle" is a touching children's book about Leila, an introverted student facing a hidden battle. Bullied by classmates, she keeps her parents' bitter divorce and internal turmoil to herself. But when a caring teacher, Ms. Johnson, notices her distress, Leila finds solace in opening up. Through empathy and understanding, Leila's peers learn not to judge appearances. Together, they create a compassionate environment where kindness thrives. This story teaches the power of empat...

The field of endocrinology is concerned with the hormonal mechanisms that regulate many bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, reproduction, electrolytes and water balance. In recent years, endocrinology has expanded to include a broader range of human experiences, such as aging and longevity, gender identity, and transplantation. These developments have been made possible by interdisciplinary research in endocrinology. Molecular modeling has led to the development of novel medica...

This book collects select papers presented at the 7th International Arab Conference on Mathematics and Computations (IACMC 2022), held from 11–13 May 2022, at Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan. These papers discuss a new direction for mathematical sciences. Researchers, professionals and educators will be exposed to research results contributed by worldwide scholars in fundamental and advanced interdisciplinary mathematical research such as differential equations, dynamical systems, matrix a...

Utilizing the most current evidence, this practical book is the first publication of its kind to focus exclusively on the clinical and laboratory evaluation and therapy of thyroid nodules, including advances in evaluation and controversies in management. Opening with chapters presenting the epidemiology, history, laboratory and clinical evaluation of thyroid nodules, the use of radioactive isotope ultrasound and CT scanning in diagnosis is then described. The interpretation of thyroid cyto...

Developed by a renowned group of international authors, this engaging, case-based title once again offers readers a wide range of thought-provoking case studies that reflect contemporary, challenging, hands-on clinical care. Expanded and fully updated, Endocrinology and Diabetes: A Problem Oriented Approach, 2nd Edition addresses the complete range of endocrinologic problems found in patient care, offering the reader a convenient and pointed way to solve clinical problems in a tim...