Green Energy and Networking for Smart Cities examines the emerging field of green communications, networking, and the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a comprehensive overview of innovative technologies that promote sustainability in communication systems. It thoroughly explores sustainable urban development strategies, focusing on integrating green energy and networking technologies within the smart cities framework. The coverage includes energy-efficient signal transmission, s...

"You have a week. If you don't provide my money, then you'll accept my proposal.""A week? Are you joking?""I don't joke.""You... want me to marry you?""For one year," Nico repeats, forcing her to look at him. "Then you walk away with enough money to never fight again."Cake Coogan survives by her fists and her fury, spending her life fighting in underground rings to keep herself and her mother alive. But one stolen payout, one stranger's intervention,...

In the dark alleys and forgotten corners of a modern-day city, a young and ambitious journalist named Emma Daniels uncovers a series of mysterious disappearances. As she digs deeper, she stumbles upon a hidden world of immortal beings—vampires. Emma's curiosity leads her to cross paths with Alexander Sinclair, an enigmatic vampire with a tragic past. Together, they embark on a treacherous journey, unraveling ancient secrets and confronting a powerful vampire coven hell-bent on dominating b...

Ever dreamt of turquoise waters lapping against golden shores, ancient ruins whispering tales of empires past, and vibrant bazaars bursting with exotic treasures?Imagine...Indulging in culinary delights: Savour melt-in-your-mouth baklava, sip on aromatic Turkish coffee, and embark on a journey of flavour with our curated dining guideExplore ancient ruins like Aspendos and Perge, marvel at the majestic waterfalls of Duden Paresi, and discover charming villages untouche...

In the tranquil embrace of a secluded beach, the first light of dawn paints a masterpiece of light and shadow. Suzanne, her emerald eyes filled with wonder, steps onto the shore, her presence bathed in an otherworldly radiance. Her footprints, delicate imprints on the sands of time, hint at a soul unbound, seeking adventure and the unknown.Adam, like a mythical figure, drawn by the allure of this enchanting scene, approaches. The sun caresses his chiseled features, and his hazel ey...

A revolutionary fairy tale for adults that makes sharpening your critique of capitalism fun.Why? follows the travels of a boy named Pochemu—“Why” in Russian—as he tries to understand the Tsar’s empire, capitalism, state violence, and more. The answers his rapid-fire questions elicit, which make less and less sense the deeper he probes, are just as ridiculous today as they were a century ago, and just as descriptive of a society gone wrong. When Pochemu eve...

This book offers a nuanced historical analysis of the connections and impact made on Asia, Africa, and Europe by Ibn Battuta’s fourteenth-century journeys in these regions and his subsequent travel memoir, The Rihla. The Rihla documents his personal experiences and serves as a lens through which we can examine the complex interrelations of faith, commerce, and cultural exchange.This volume adopts integrative perspectives from history to explore the enduring legacy of his observatio...

Design Innovation for Climate-Resilient Built Environments offers a multidisciplinary exploration of how the built environment can adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Bringing together perspectives from architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate, and construction management, the book adopts an integrated lens that examines innovation across multiple spatial scales, from cities and regions to streets, buildings,...

"You have a week. If you don't provide my money, then you'll accept my proposal.""A week? Are you joking?""I don't joke.""You... want me to marry you?""For one year," Nico repeats, forcing her to look at him. "Then you walk away with enough money to never fight again."Cake Coogan survives by her fists and her fury, spending her life fighting in underground rings to keep herself and her mother alive. But one stolen payout, one stranger's intervention,...

"You have a week. If you don't provide my money, then you'll accept my proposal.""A week? Are you joking?""I don't joke.""You... want me to marry you?""For one year," Nico repeats, forcing her to look at him. "Then you walk away with enough money to never fight again."Cake Coogan survives by her fists and her fury, spending her life fighting in underground rings to keep herself and her mother alive. But one stolen payout, one stranger's intervention,...

This book constitutes the referred proceedings of the 9th International Conference on New Trends in Information and Communications Technology Applications, NTICT 2025, held in Karbala, Iraq, during December 17–18, 2025.The 35 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI and Machine Learning; AI-driven Cybersecurity; Evolutionary Computing for Intelligent Systems; and Intelligent an...

"You have a week. If you don't provide my money, then you'll accept my proposal.""A week? Are you joking?""I don't joke.""You... want me to marry you?""For one year," Nico repeats, forcing her to look at him. "Then you walk away with enough money to never fight again."Cake Coogan survives by her fists and her fury, spending her life fighting in underground rings to keep herself and her mother alive. But one stolen payout, one stranger's intervention,...