A Sketch of the History of Palestine: A Lecture Delivered in Sussex Hall offers an insightful overview of Palestine's complex and storied past, tracing its historical significance from ancient times to the present context in which the lecture was given. The work highlights the cultural, religious, and political developments that have shaped the region, emphasizing Palestine's role as a center o…
Dame Trot and Her Droll Cat is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of Dame Trot and her whimsical cat, a creature full of mischief and personality. Set in a quaint, pastoral environment, the narrative captures the delightful and often humorous escapades of the duo as they navigate various challenges and encounters. The story is rich in playful language and vibrant illustrati…
Everyman: A Morality is a 15th-century English play that serves as a profound allegory of the human experience, exploring themes of life, death, and morality. The narrative follows the character Everyman, who represents all of humanity, as he embarks on a journey to seek salvation before his impending death. Confronted by various personifications of moral attributes, such as Good Deeds, Knowled…
This open access book contributes new theoretical and comparative insights on migrant agency, undocumentedness and informality in non-Western, non-democratic migration regimes. The book is conceived as a critical reflection on the contemporary migration regime scholarship, and, more generally, on comparative migration studies, which primarily focus on migrants’ experiences and immigration pol…
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. By 2050, human population is expected to reach 9.7 billion. The demand for increased food production needs to be met from ever reducing resources of land, water and other environmental constraints. Rice remains the staple food source for a majority of the global populations, but especially in Asia where ninety percent of rice is grown and con…