Shi'i Islam in Iranian Cinema: Religion and Spirituality in Film By Nacim Pak-Shiraz
2011 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 1848855109 | PDF | 4 MB
In recent years there has been a remarkable surge in Iranian films expressing contentious issues which would otherwise be very difficult to discuss publicly inside the Islamic Republic of Iran -- such as the role of clergy in Iranian society. Nacim Pak-Shiraz here highlights how many Iranian film directors concern themselves with the content of the religious and historical narratives of culture and society, sparking debate about the medium's compatibility or incongruity with religion and spirituality. She explores the various ways that Shi'i discourse emerges on screen, and offers groundbreaking insights into both the role of film in Iranian culture and society, and how it has become a medium for exploring what it means to be Iranian and Muslim after thirty years of Islamic rule. This is invaluable reading students and scholars of Film Studies and contemporary Iranian cinema, but also of the culture and identity of Iran more widely.

Daniel C. Abel, "Shark Biology and Conservation: Essentials for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts"
English | ISBN: 1421438364 | 2020 | 448 pages | AZW3 | 29 MB
Feed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations.

Shadow State: Murder, Mayhem, and Russia's Remaking of the West by Harper
English | June 30, 2020 | ISBN: 0062966006 | 262 pages | PDF | 7.31 Mb
A thrilling account of how Russia is waging a hidden war against America and the West, using espionage, corruption, fake news, and KGB-style murder

Emma Battell Lowman, "Settler: Identity and Colonialism in 21st Century Canada"
English | ISBN: 1552667782 | 2015 | 158 pages | EPUB | 1279 KB
Canada has never had an "Indian problem"― but it does have a Settler problem. But what does it mean to be Settler? And why does it matter?

Secrets of the Female Magic and Seduction by Starring Criss
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TY6Y71N | 92 pages | EPUB | 0.27 Mb
This book lists the main fears that a person can experience throughout his life. Fear of death, failure, rejection, public opinion, poverty, old age, loss of love, loneliness, success. A person who is a prisoner of such fears cannot achieve success in life and realize his potential. The book gives practical advice on how to overcome fear.

Scripting Hitchcock: Psycho, The Birds, and Marnie By Walter Srebnick
2011 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 0252036484 | PDF | 6 MB
Nominated for a nonfiction Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America, Scripting Hitchcock explores the collaborative process between Alfred Hitchcock and the screenwriters he hired to write the scripts for three of his greatest films: Psycho, The Birds, and Marnie. Drawing from extensive interviews with the screenwriters and other film technicians who worked for Hitchcock, Walter Raubicheck and Walter Srebnick illustrate how much of the filmmaking process took place not on the set or in front of the camera, but in the adaptation of the sources, the mutual creation of Description and characters by the director and the writers, and the various revisions of the written texts of the films.Hitchcock allowed his writers a great deal of creative freedom, which resulted in dynamic screenplays that expanded traditional narrative and defied earlier conventions. Critically examining the question of authorship in film, Raubicheck and Srebnick argue that Hitchcock did establish visual and narrative priorities for his writers, but his role in the writing process was that of an editor. While the writers and their contributions have generally been underappreciated, this study reveals that all the dialogue and much of the narrative structure of the films were the work of screenwriters Jay Presson Allen, Joseph Stefano, and Evan Hunter. The writers also shaped American cultural themes into material specifically for actors such as Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, and Tony Perkins. This volume gives due credit to those writers who gave narrative form to Hitchcock's filmic vision.

Science on the Ropes: Decline of Scientific Culture in the Era of Fake News by Carlos Elías
English | EPUB | 2019 | 330 Pages | ISBN : 3030129772 | 3.4 MB
In this controversial essay, Carlos Elías addresses the worldwide phenomenon that is threatening the scientific and economic progress of Western countries. The rise and influence of magic and irrationality in the media, in social networks and at universities is a disturbing phenomenon: many Western students no longer want to pursue STEM (Science, Technologies, Engineering, and Math) careers.

Salivary Gland Cancer: From Diagnosis to Tailored Treatment by Lisa Licitra
English | EPUB | 2019 | 224 Pages | ISBN : 3030029573 | 64.2 MB
This clinically oriented book provides a comprehensive update on the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of salivary gland cancer. Detailed information is presented on molecular characterization and radiological staging, and a series of treatment-related chapters describe the different surgical approaches to major and minor salivary gland cancer, including reconstructive surgery techniques, and the roles of radiotherapy and heavy ion therapy. Rehabilitation, follow-up, and the management of metastatic disease are also fully discussed.

Donald A. Crosby, "Sacred and Secular: Responses to Life in a Finite World"
English | ISBN: 1438486596 | 2022 | 184 pages | PDF | 1513 KB
The sacred and the secular-or religion and secularity-differ from one another in many ways, but they must also frequently interact with and can instruct and benefit one another in today's world. This is especially so when neither is reduced to an uninformed distortion or stereotype by the other. Careful analysis of their relationships is needed. Such analysis is especially important in the contemporary world, where the two are being challenged, reshaped, and reformed by the sheer number of changing religious and secular perspectives-all of this taking place within the ferment of an increasingly global society. This book explores past and present ways of distinguishing the two with which Donald A. Crosby either takes issue with or finds to be congenial. It also proposes ways in which the two are not only meaningfully distinguished from one another, but also where their mutually beneficial relationships can be highlighted. A particular conception of the nature of religious faith is compared and contrasted with some influential types of secular faith.

Reverse Logistics: Quantitative Models for Closed-Loop Supply Chains by Rommert Dekker
English | PDF | 2004 | 429 Pages | ISBN : 3540406964 | 43.3 MB
Reverse logistics concerns the integration of used and obsolete products back into the supply chain as valuable resources. Economic, marketing, and legislative drivers increasingly are leading companies to take back and recover their products after use. The arising product flows pose novel challenges for supply chain management.