Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the enduring gothic masterpiece Flowers in the Attic—the unforgettable forbidden love story that earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted fan base and became an international cult classic.At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden—blond, innocent, and fighting for their lives…They were a perfect and beautiful family—until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of...

The Middle East and North Africa are often overlooked when discussing business and management, however, they continue to play an increasing role in the development of current and future trends. A closer look at these topic areas opens the door for development and innovation and resulting implications. Cases on Business and Management in the MENA Region: New Trends and Opportunities presents a careful blend of conceptual, theoretical and applied research in regard to the relationship betwee...

A violent reimagining of the classic assassin-and-child story by the writer of the acclaimed film Arrival!AD 2100: The world has been devastated by a manmade plague. Young Daisy Ogami is infected but unaffected--naturally immune. In her blood can be found a cure that will save humanity. But the remaining world powers are concerned less with preserving humanity and more with being the first nation to return to power. Unfortunately for them, Daisy has a protector . ....

Monologue in a single act, outrageous, funny, tragic, violent, a monologue out of the ordinary, with violent and harsh scenes, highly recommended for greater public-old masterfully played with a fluid and complex, romantic language and a final extraordinary.The Assassin is the sign of a perfect theater made in elementary and simple way. The Assassin, reflects the depth of the human soul, the strength of our convictions, the power of existence. Our nightmares become an absolute reali...

Sustainable and resilient supply chain management has become a strategic priority across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions as these economies navigate rapid market transformation. Global trade routes and growing consumer demand, MENA supply chains face unique vulnerabilities and global shocks. At the same time, infrastructure investments and digitalization initiatives are creating opportunities to redesign supply chains that are environmentally sustainable. Integrating sustai...

ForewordIn the heart of every story lies a pulse—a driving force that propels the narrative forward and breathes life into its characters. "The Private Pedagogy of Passion" is a novel that invites you on a journey through the intricate labyrinth of human emotions, a place where every twist and turn unveils the profound complexity of love and desire.As you delve into the pages of this book, you will encounter the nuanced dance between passion and pedagogy. It is a tale where t...

The conversion of Spanish Roma to Pentecostal Evangelical Protestantism is one of the most unknown yet important modern religious movements. Its current spectacular transnational growth is due, among others factors, to the fact that it is directed, organized, and composed of Gypsies. This book provides one of the first serious analyses of an important historical, theological, and ethnographic account of the Pentecostal Revival movement that has been sweeping through the Southern European R...

In recent years, Türkiye's foreign policy has been driven by efforts to reset relations with regional competitors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Against a backdrop of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as the redefinition of the US role in the region, Ankara's renewed diplomatic activism has been guided by the willingness to break from regional isolation, as well as the need to relieve Türkiye's deteriorating economy....

The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region’s economy is experiencing steady growth and is expanding as an active participant in investments with Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Complex deals by transnational corporations (TNCs) and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve to influence European and MENA businesses, government, technology, and society. The Handbook of Research on Comparative Economic Development Perspectives on Europe and the MENA Region provides scholarly inform...

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), trade liberalization measures have coincided with stable economic growth, and GDP per capita growth has surpassed that of other developing regions. However, MENA's labor-market outcomes--such as average wage levels, informality rate, and female labor force participation--continue to underperform. Why has rising trade failed to produce better labor market outcomes in low- and middle-income countries in the region? 'Exports to Improve Labor Markets...

According to World Bank (2021), the economic recovery post-COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been uneven and tumultuous. Reasons for this include exposure to oil-price fluctuations, the impact of pandemic, public demonstrations, and political instability. Although the MENA region encompasses a variety of countries — wealthy, stable and oil-rich countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as less secure countries such as Iraq and Syria — it plays an important role...

This book investigates the introduction of invasive species and their behavior in oceanic islands. How can we define invasive species? What is their history? How did they come to dominate and transform ecosystems? These are relevant questions when trying to understand the behavior of invasive species—primarily in fragile ecosystems such as islands—and to understand the biological, ecological, social and economic impacts of invasions.We chose the Galapagos Islands, a place well-know...