The Global Agenda for Social Justice 3 provides accessible insights into some of the most pressing social problems and proposes public policy responses to those problems.Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), the book offers recommendations for action by elected officials, policy makers, and the public regarding key issues for social justice. Chapters include discussion of social problems related to per...

On 7 July 2014, in an apparent response to the murder of three teenagers, Israel launched a major offensive against the Gaza Strip, lasting 51 days, killing 2145 Palestinians (578 of them children), injuring over 11,000, and demolishing 17,200 homes.The global outcry at this collective punishment of an already persecuted people was followed by widespread astonishment at the pro-Israeli bias of Western media coverage. The usual news machine rolled up, and the same distressing images...

'A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none' - Sunday TimesIn a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world.Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This i...

________________'This anthology will help turn your intellectual understanding of oppression into an emotional one' - New Statesman'Thanks for being who you are and for giving us such exposure to wonderful people. Palestine is proud of you' - Suad Amiry________________The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringing together writers from all corners of the globe...

Herbert Marshall McLuhan, (July 21, 1911 - December 31, 1980) was a Canadian philosopher. Most notable for his theories regarding media, Mcluhan is known for coining the expressions "The Global Village" , and "The Medium is the Message". Eventhough, he predicted the existence of the World Wide Web almost thirty years before it was invented, he did not predict the emergence of eBook's and companies like Kobo.Sadly, Mcluhan is not alive to apply his Four Laws of Medi...

What if the greatest magic isn't in a wand… but in your heart?Miryam is a little girl with big dreams and an even bigger imagination. She wishes for spells, sparkles, and swirls of magic to make everything in her world wonderful. But when life doesn't go quite as planned, Miryam sets out on a gentle adventure—one that reveals a surprising truth: the most powerful magic of all comes from within.Full of warmth, wonder, and heartfelt lessons, Miryam's greatest magic is a timeless bedtime tale...

For cryptographer Rafin Arman, escaping the Decimus Protocol should have been the end of his nightmare. But when a cryptic message leads him to Greece—where another individual has manifested powers like his—he realizes the truth: he was never the only one.Now, hunted by those who once tried to contain him and racing against shadowy forces seeking to harness the Decimus power for their own agenda, Rafin must uncover the origins of his abilities before more people suffer the same fat...

In a kingdom torn apart by war and betrayal, legends speak of a cursed crown forged from the scales of the last living dragon. This crown, said to bind the beast's power, is destined for the one true heir of the realm. Exiled from her homeland, Princess Elenya never imagined she would become the center of this prophecy. But when fate places the crown in her hands, she must rise to reclaim her throne and awaken the dragon bound by fire and blood.As shadows close in, enemies plot her...

When Jennifer Carter and Harry Dawson start their first day as interns at a massive biotech corporation, the last thing they expect is the world collapsing beneath their feet. But when an experimental virus leaks inside the building—turning people into ravenous, half-conscious monsters—the office becomes a battlefield of blood, fear, and impossible choices.Jenny and Harry are thrust together in a fight for survival, navigating dark hallways, collapsing floors, and a growing horde o...

Shaping Tomorrow: AI, Generative Technology, and the Future of SocietyArtificial intelligence (AI) and generative technology are transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. Once confined to the realm of science fiction, AI now influences every aspect of modern life—from the way we work and create to how we govern, communicate, and solve global challenges. As AI systems become more powerful, they bring both extraordinary opportunities and profound ethical dilemmas.Shapi...

He built walls of control, perfection, and silence. She stepped into them — warm, human, and impossible to ignore.Sam Carter had mastered the art of being untouchable. CEO of Carter Dynamics, polished, brilliant, and magnetic, he kept his past locked away — a childhood shaped by emotional neglect and a fear of being left behind. Love, vulnerability, and desire were dangerous territories he had always avoided.Until Charlotte Miller.For nine years, sh...

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Miscellaneous, grade: Pass with highest distinction, , course: International Business - International Business and Value Creation, language: English, abstract: The concept of Smiling Curve coined by Stan Shih, founder of Acer, shows the appropriable value added in different phases of an industry. Typically the part of a value chain that generates higher value proposition are controlled by firms from developed economies;...