How the Arab Sh‘ia are claiming their autonomy from both Sunni marginalization and Iranian influence"A significant contribution to Shi‘a studies and contemporary Islamic studies."—Hassan Abbas, author of The Prophet's HeirThe Arab Shi‘a have long been overlooked, marginalized, or reduced simply to political pawns of the Iranian regime. Based upon extensive work on the ground in the region, The Shi*‘*a in the Modern Ara...

Industry 4.0 is transforming the food packaging industry through the integration of connected, automated, data‑driven, and intelligent technologies. It provides valuable insights into the roles of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, and other digital technologies in enhancing food safety, traceability, and operational efficiency. The discussion of physical innovations, such as smart sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and automation, highlights their significant im...

This story for children contains imagination, exit to the outside world, and adventure

Twelve books in one volume with free accompanying read-along audioThis Books Out Loud™ collection is designed to make literacy fun, easy, and accessible. Simply scan the QR code on the back cover, download the free audio, and listen while you read!Dinosaurs are fascinating and fun to learn about! Each title in this series covers when the dinosaur lived, what it looked like, and what it ate, complete with a map of where fossils of the dinosa...

Dive into action with the United States Armed Forces while reading these thrilling and informative books. Uncover the history, tactics, and missions of forces like the Navy SEALs, Army, and Coast Guard. These hi-lo books will have all young readers at attention! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.Full contents:Navy SEALsUnited States Air ForceUnited States ArmyUnited States Coast GuardUnite...

Twelve books in one volumeThis Books Out Loud™ collection is designed to make literacy fun, easy, and accessible.This collection is filled with relevant subjects who are known within the realms of politics, social justice, activism, the arts, and sports. Readers will enjoy learning about each person from their early years to today and all their accomplishments in between!Full contents:Amanda Gorman: Poet & ActivistAnthony Fauci: Immunologist & COVID-19 Leade...

Twelve books in one volume. This Books Out Loud™ collection is designed to make literacy fun, easy, and accessible.This set of pups introduces readers to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title describes what the dog looks like, includes a brief history on why and when it was bred, and covers its common personality traits and needs.Full contents:Australian ShepherdsChihuahuasDachshundsGerman Shorthaired PointersPembroke...

A practical guide to lifelong growth and the last self-help book you’ll ever needFor years, author Samer Abdo explored the wisdom of great thinkers, from Rumi to Marcus Aurelius and Robert Greene. While their insights were profound, he noticed a recurring challenge: Self-help books often inspire but fail to create lasting change. Their lessons fade, feel impractical, or lack clear direction. Worse, it is rare to find advice on more than one subject in any given boo...

The hardest part about being hospitalized for mental illness isn't admitting yourself... but leaving.Post Pine examines the months before, after and during the greatest mental break down in my life and my journey in attempting to live with numerous mental illnesses. This illustrated collection of poems looks at life, love, loss and what it truly means to be crazy.

The relentless bombardment and blockade on Gaza have not only drastically restricted the inflow of essential food supplies but have also led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with unprecedented casualties. The widespread destruction has crippled the ability of the population to grow and process food, leaving Gazans without sufficient access to basic nutrition and pushing them to the brink of famine. Building on the previous work of Dr. Hassoun on acute food insecurity and malnutrition ...

The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is driving significant transformations and advancements in many different fields, including agriculture and the food industry. Industry 4.0 enabling technologies, embracing digital advancements such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, digital twins, and cloud computing, physical aspects such as smart sensors, the Internet of Things, and robots and drones, and biological aspects such as gene-editing technology and other nanobiote...

Dairy 4.0: Revolutionizing the Dairy Sector Through Industry 4.0 Technologies explores how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, smart sensors, 3D printing, blockchain, and digital twins can drive the future of dairy. The book provides a thorough understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and their applications, promoting sustainability through improved resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact. The book also offers practical insights and ca...