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  Can Scientists Succeed Where...

  Peter Agre, MB BChir Seema Yasmin

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  How can science prevail when policies fall short? 
   
   
   
  Sometimes in secret, sometimes as official ambassadors for their governments, scientists trade their white coats for blazers, stepping out of the lab and directly into sensitive, often life-threatening global crises. Think of the Paris Climate Agreement or the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Manhattan Project, and the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. Scientists have played a pivotal role in many of the greatest episodes in political history. 
   
   
   
  But what prompts their involvement in international affairs, and what are some of the impacts of their efforts? Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail? recounts Nobel laureate Dr. Peter Agre's career as a physician-scientist who went from studying malaria and other diseases to meeting with Fidel Castro in Cuba, discoursing with North Korean officials, and traveling into the Islamic Republic of Iran. 
   
   
   
  The book explores Agre's story alongside those of volcanologists in North Korea, epidemiologists in Latin America, and other scientists who have and are working alongside politicians, from African tribal chiefs to communist leaders, to tackle natural disasters and infectious threats in new ways.

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  وهكذا تحلو الحياة Life Getting...

  Azza Bayomy

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  الماركات يوجد منهم أصيل وتقليد، ً وأيضا األشخاص يوجد منهم أصيل وتقليد، ٍ فاألصيل هو من له فكر وعقل راق تراه يف أخالقه وعند معاشرته.. أما التقليد هو شخص يتكلم وقد يتحدث بالشعارات، ولكن مجرد كلام لا وجود له عىل أرض الواقع، فانتبه وتأن في علاقتك وكن دوماً أصلياً واحذر التقليد 
  There are original brands and replicas. Likewise, some people are original while others are mere replicas. The originals are those who have a classy mindset and mentality shining through their manners and interactions. The replicas are those who pay a lip service to some slogans but when it comes to application, it is all words and no deeds. Thus, be alert and patient when it comes to your relations. Be always an original and beware replicas!

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  The Problem of Democracy -...

  Shadi Hamid

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  What happens when democracy produces "bad" outcomes? Is democracy good because of its outcomes or despite them? This "democratic dilemma" is one of the most persistent, vexing problems for America abroad, particularly in the Middle East—we want democracy in theory but not necessarily in practice. 
   
   
   
  When Islamist parties rise to power through free elections, the United States has too often been ambivalent or opposed, preferring instead pliable dictators. With this legacy of democratic disrespect in mind, and drawing on new interviews with top American officials, Shadi Hamid explores universal questions of morality, power, and hypocrisy. Why has the United States failed so completely to live up to its own stated ideals in the Arab world? And is it possible for it to change? 
   
   
   
  In The Problem of Democracy, Hamid offers an ambitious reimagining of this ongoing debate and argues for "democratic minimalism" as a path to resolving democratic dilemmas in the Middle East and beyond. In the seemingly eternal tension between democracy and liberalism, recognized by the ancient Greeks and the American founders alike, it may be time to prioritize one over the other, rather than acting as if the two are intertwined when increasingly they are not.

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  Zindgi Lokan Cho Hi Labhdi Hai

  Manmohan Singh Dhillo

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  “Zindgi Lokan Cho Hi Labhdi Hai” is a collection of insightful middle-length essays by Manmohan Singh Dhillo. Drawing from his personal experiences and observations in Amritsar, the author reflects on life, relationships, and cultural roots. Written in simple and accessible language, each essay carries a sense of familiarity and warmth, making readers feel connected to everyday life and its deeper meanings.

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  In the Shadow of the Rising Sun...

  Olga Henderson

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  In February 1942, nine-year-old Olga Morris and her family were in Singapore when the city fell to the Japanese Imperial Army in the biggest defeat in history of the British Forces. Turned back at an evacuation ship’s gangway as the bombs fell, Olga and her parents and siblings were forced to take their chances and hide out until, captured by Japanese soldiers, they were sent on a forced march to the notorious Changi Prison. 
   
  There’s a certain stereotype of the British in Singapore in the ‘30s and early ‘40s, which Olga Morris – Henderson as she is now – definitely did not fit. Her family was not part of the privileged Raffles Hotel set, with their big houses and servants. Her father worked in construction. Olga and her siblings grew up in Johor Bahru, a diverse part of Malaya just across the causeway from Singapore, amongst children of all faiths and cultures. It was a very happy upbringing. 
   
  All that changed in 1942. Olga was playing with her guinea pigs when a British Army officer arrived to tell her parents that the family had just 30 minutes to pack and be ready for evacuation to Singapore. The Japanese were ten miles away. Olga’s mother grabbed the family photograph album and they ran… 
   
  Days later, Singapore fell. Three years of captivity followed. Three years of disease, malnutrition, deprivation and oppression in Changi and Sime Road. 
   
  Desperate for food, Olga and her friends bravely raided the vegetable plot; “dodging the searchlights” and sometimes endured severe punishments. She stood alongside the other women and children through the ordeal of Tenko in the blazing sun. Halfway through their captivity, Olga’s ten-year-old brother was put into the men’s camp, where he suffered terrible cruelty that scarred him for life. 
   
  February 2022 marked 80 years since the Fall of Singapore and Olga is now ready to tell the story of her years as a child prisoner of war. It’s a story of great fear and deprivation; of a childhood utterly lost to conflict. It’s also a story of class prejudice and unkindness that didn’t end when Olga was freed from the camp and returned to England as a refugee. 
   
  Yet moments of humour and camaraderie also live on in Olga’s memory. There were plays and imaginary tea parties and even a secret girl guide group that held clandestine meetings, where they worked on sewing a quilt.

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  The Shocking Truth about Gender...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Gender equality is one of the most discussed and debated topics in modern society. It influences nearly every aspect of life, from economic opportunities and political representation to cultural expectations and personal freedoms. Despite the progress made over the decades, disparities between genders persist, often in ways that are not immediately visible. While some argue that true equality has already been achieved, the reality is far more complex. Deep-rooted biases, systemic barriers, and societal norms continue to shape the way individuals experience the world based on their gender.  
    
  Historically, gender roles were rigidly defined, with men and women assigned specific duties and responsibilities. In many ancient civilizations, men held positions of power and authority, while women were expected to focus on domestic duties and child-rearing. Over time, these roles began to shift, particularly with movements advocating for women’s rights, suffrage, and equal opportunities. The 20th century saw monumental changes, including women gaining the right to vote, increased access to education, and entry into the workforce. Yet, even in the 21st century, inequalities remain, with gender wage gaps, political underrepresentation, and cultural biases still shaping societal structures.  
    
  The concept of gender equality extends beyond just men and women. It also encompasses issues related to gender identity and expression, ensuring that people of all gender identities have equal rights and opportunities. In recent years, discussions about gender have become more nuanced, recognizing the experiences of non-binary and transgender individuals who face unique challenges in accessing equal treatment. True gender equality means breaking down barriers for all individuals, regardless of how they identify, and fostering an inclusive society that values everyone’s contributions. 

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