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The Magic of Turquoise

A Modern Arabic Novel

By: Mai Khaled

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Was Nirvana's near-fatal accident at sea simply a case of bad timing, or was it attempted suicide? And what was so important about an unread email that made her jump recklessly into the Mediterranean? As Leila tries to make sense of her aunt's fate, Nirvana embarks on a journey through memories and secrets. Leila guiltily questions her own fears and failures, bearing the blame of a family that curses the day she was born. Lying in a coma, Nirvana's story of choices made and roads not taken paint a colorful picture of her struggle against expectations in 1980s Egypt. The two voices are skillfully woven together to create an intricate narrative about breaking free from family tradition and the dreams that come back to haunt us. From the sunny beaches of Alexandria to the Bavarian Alps, author Mai Khaled explores the subtleties of family relationships and individual choices.

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American University in Cairo Press

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1617972088

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Resilience of Informal Areas in Megacities – Magnitude, Challenges, and Policies

Strategic Environmental Assessment and Upgrading Guidelines to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

By: Mohsen M. Aboulnaga,Mona F. Badran,Mai M. Barakat

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Resilience of Informal Areas in Megacities – Magnitude, Challenges, and Policies

Strategic Environmental Assessment and Upgrading Guidelines to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

By: Mohsen M. Aboulnaga,Mona F. Badran,Mai M. Barakat

This book focuses on the socio-economic and sustainability challenges facing megacities in dealing with the dramatic population increases of informal areas and settlements (or slums), especially when coupled with the impacts and risks of climate change. The authors examine informal urban areas globally and in developing countries utilizing strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as a tool to solve the sequence of upgrading steps concerning slums and shanty towns, and also establish essential guidelines for local governments and stakeholders to create a balance and quality of life for slums dwellers, particularly in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, through applying sustainability indicators that enhance the upgrading process. Coverage includes recent statistics and mapping of informal areas worldwide and assessment of the GIZ and Sir Norman Foster models in terms of energy demands and consequential emission of CO2 and air pollution from slums. Three models of Maspero’s Triangle are also studied and assessed. The book is essential reading for a wide range of researchers, students, policymakers, governments, and professionals as well as a good source for research centers and academicians working in energy, climate change, urban environments, and sustainable urban development.

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363

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Springer Nature

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3030877949

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9783030877941

Polymer Nanocomposites

Towards Multi-Functionality

By: Aravind Dasari,Zhong-Zhen Yu,Yiu-Wing Mai

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Polymer Nanocomposites

Towards Multi-Functionality

By: Aravind Dasari,Zhong-Zhen Yu,Yiu-Wing Mai

This highlights ongoing research efforts on different aspects of polymer nanocomposites and explores their potentials to exhibit multi-functional properties. In this context, it addresses both fundamental and advanced concepts, while delineating the parameters and mechanisms responsible for these potentials. Aspects considered include embrittlement/toughness; wear/scratch behaviour; thermal stability and flame retardancy; barrier, electrical and thermal conductivity; and optical and magnetic properties. Further, the book was written as a coherent unit rather than a collection of chapters on different topics. As such, the results, analyses and discussions presented herein provide a guide for the development of a new class of multi-functional nanocomposites. Offering an invaluable resource for materials researchers and postgraduate students in the polymer composites field, they will also greatly benefit materials

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311

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1447168097

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9781447168096

Modern Teaching Aids and their Impact on the Process of Learning

A Case Study of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, UAE University

By: Mai Al-khaja

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Modern Teaching Aids and their Impact on the Process of Learning

A Case Study of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, UAE University

By: Mai Al-khaja

This study examines the issue of using modern technologies in education, the resulting benefits and its impact on the education process such as the teacher and student relationship. The study focuses on the issue in the light of the present widespread use of technology in all aspects of life. The study group was composed of FHSC staff, involving 120 out a total number of 186 employees. The study revealed that a large percentage of FHSC staff made use of modern technology in educational activities, irrespective of their nationalities, academic ranks, fields of specialization, past experience and kind of training they received for the use of such technologies. The study revealed that the beneficial aspects of the process were greater than the adverse effects for the educational process. The study revealed the diversification and modernization in the methods of education and that the knowledge and use of such methods predominantly depends on personal effort. Moreover, the study revealed that all staff members believed in the importance on the use of modern technology, but also thought that it cannot be a substitute for the human factor, because human interaction is indispensable. The study revealed that 25% of the FHSC staff were UAE nationals and that the percentage of nationals using education technologies in the educational process was 100%.

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Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research

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9948008413

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9789948008415

Leaving Beirut

By: Mai Ghoussoub

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Leaving Beirut

By: Mai Ghoussoub

A twelve-year-old girl writes an essay that extols revenge to impress her teacher, and is surprised to receive criticism rather than praise. 'Revenge', Mrs Nomy insists, is 'the most cowardly' human behaviour. Years later, having fled Beirut, she reflects upon the devastating role revenge has played in her country. Might she have found it so easy to forgive if she had stayed? Or might she, too, have contemplated retribution? A compelling and humane book, which abounds in courage and compassion. 'One of those rare books that leaves its readers able to breathe more deeply, with a renewed sense that life, for all its cruelties, is beautiful.' Maggie Gee 'A writer, artist and publisher who took her passion for life, controversy and feminism to the streets of Beirut and London.' Malu Halasa, Guardian 'A tangled and creative mix of memoir, fiction, recollection, old-fashioned yarn-spinning, postmodern pastiche, literary criticism and methodically plotted political essay.' Daily Star, Lebanon 'One of the most poignant testimonies to the Lebanese civil war' Moris Farhi

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Saqi

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0863565697

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9780863565694

The Magic of Turquoise

A Modern Arabic Novel

By: Mai Khaled

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Magic of Turquoise

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Magic of Turquoise

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Was Nirvanas near-fatal accident at sea simply a case of bad timing, or was it attempted suicide? And what was so important about an unread email that made her jump recklessly into the Mediterranean? As Leila tries to make sense of her aunts fate, Nirvana embarks on a journey through memories and secrets. Leila guiltily questions her own fears and failures, bearing the blame of a family that curses the day she was born. Lying in a coma, Nirvanas story of choices made and roads not taken paint a colorful picture of her struggle against expectations in 1980s Egypt. The two narratives are skillfully woven together to create an intricate story about breaking free from family tradition and the dreams that come back to haunt us. From the sunny beaches of Alexandria to the Bavarian Alps, author Mai Khaled explores the subtleties of family relationships and individual choices.

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The Magic of Turquoise

The Magic of Turquoise

Resilience of Informal Areas in Megacities – Magnitude, Challenges, and Policies

Resilience of Informal Areas in Megacities – Magnitude, Challenges, and Policies

Polymer Nanocomposites

Polymer Nanocomposites

Modern Teaching Aids and their Impact on the Process of Learning

Modern Teaching Aids and their Impact on the Process of Learning

Leaving Beirut

Leaving Beirut

The Magic of Turquoise

The Magic of Turquoise

Magic of Turquoise

Magic of Turquoise

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