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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

This book covers a wide range of security issues in Nigeria, including insurgency, terrorism, herder-farmer conflicts, military reforms and internal security, the Nigeria Police Force and security management, intelligence gathering and insecurity, etc. It offers an in-depth assessment of the national security strategies and policies in Nigeria along with a critical assessment of the role of intelligence gathering in security management. It is useful for policymakers, students, and other im...

"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 ...

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, ...

Continuous discoveries in plant and crop physiology have resulted in an abundance of new information since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology. Following its predecessors, the fourth edition of this well-regarded handbook offers a unique, comprehensive, and complete collection of topics in the field of plant and crop physiology.Divided into eleven sections, for easy access of information, this edition contains ...

The Kimiya-yi Sa'ādat, or, Alchemy Of Happiness was an attempt to show ways in which the lives of a Sufi could be based on what is demanded by Islamic law. It has four principle parts; religious duties, salvation, human relations aspect of Islam and damnation.

Plant Stress Mitigators: Types, Techniques and Functions presents a detailed contextual discussion of various stressors on plant health and yield, with accompanying insights into options for limiting impacts using chemical elicitors, bio-stimulants, breeding techniques and agronomical techniques such as seed priming, cold plasma treatment, and nanotechnology, amongst others. The book explores the various action mechanisms for enhancing plant growth and stress tolerance capacity, including ...

Highly-acclaimed discussion of the Islamic path for the physical moral and spiritual progress of man. "The ideas are very profound and very true." – Count Tolstoy Russia