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Even as a young man, Hamid Farsi is acclaimed as a master of the art of calligraphy. But as time goes by, he sees that weaknesses in the Arabic language and its script limit its uses in the modern world. In a secret society, he works out schemes for radical reform, never guessing what risks he is running. His beautiful wife, Noura, is ignorant of the great plans on her husband’s mind. She knows only his cold, avaricious side and so it is no wonder she feels flattered by the attentions of his amusing, lively young apprentice. And so begins a passionate love story of a Muslim woman and a Christian man.
Herbal nutraceuticals demonstrate a variety of therapeutic benefits and have been found to prevent, treat, and even cure a range of diseases. This new book provides insight into nutraceuticals and their function in human health, highlighting their antimicrobial and immune-inflammatory properties. It describes the nutraceutical properties of various medicinal herbs and details the role of nutraceuticals in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, skincare issues, and more.
CD : Urban music - some of it reflecting a fusion of European and Central Asian influences - is gathered in the first part of the disc, while rural and ritualistic music and chant appear toward the end.
Aaron, a 23 year-old American, comes to Malaysia for the first time. His mission: to meet Nasri Aziz, the politician he believes is his biological father. A man who has no idea Aaron even exists. Encouraged by the letters of his late mother Nora, Aaron seeks to find out more about her life in Malaysia in the 1980s. Aaron's arrival comes as a complete surprise not only to Nasri but his wife (who wants to be known only as Datin) and son Iskandar, a teenager who leads a darker double life. While working to gain their trust, Aaron discovers a complex background of secrets and lies. And it is up to Sundari, the controversial NGO activist who was Nora's confidante in Malaysia, to reveal the shocking truth. (Buku Fixi)
As the Cold War gains momentum, the world comes dangerously close to a nuclear holocaust during the Suez Crisis… Ushered into power by a military coup, the boldness of Egyptian President Nasser knows no bounds. His once great nation is destitute, his people without hope. To set things right, he will risk all and defy the world. He will take back what rightfully belongs to Egypt – the Suez Canal. Handpicked to succeed Churchill, Prime Minister Eden is a frail, unscrupulous man filled with vengeance and determined to return the British empire to its former glory. He is only too happy to conspire against a former colony and overthrow Egypt’s arrogant tyrant. Brigette Friang, a dogged journalist, uncovers a secret document that would shock the world – the Protocol of Sèvres. To expose it is treason; to stay silent means war. Will America’s allies unintentionally start World War III? Based on historical events and real people, the 5th novel in the Airmen Series, Sevres Protocol, is filled with intrigue and suspense. If you like history and action-driven war stories, you’ll love Sevres Protocol.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to visual computing, dealing with the modeling and synthesis of visual data by means of computers. What sets this book apart from other computer graphics texts is the integrated coverage of computer graphics and visualization topics, including important techniques such as subdivision and multi-resolution mo
Mark Jacques, a freelance journalist who also works as a counter-terrorism officer for MI6, is investigating the activities of a remarkably beautiful, extremely intelligent, and immensely rich Lebanese businesswoman - the mysterious Maha Kermani. His quest for the truth takes him to the Iranian city of Zahedan. But the truth is elusive, and nothing is at it appears in this journey of discovery where love and death conspire to confuse - and even destroy - Mark. Is Maha a mere pawn caught up in a deadly game of chess, or is she implicated in the running of her husband's suspected Islamist terrorist organisation?