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freed Palestinian detainee Israa Ja’abis opens the pages of memory and pain, recounting her harrowing journey since surviving severe burns and being arrested in 2015. Through years of medical neglect, isolation, and daily struggle, she rebuilds herself word by word. Blending literary reflections, poetry, personal notes, and drawings, Israa presents a powerful testimony of suffering and resilience—a story of motherhood, loss, and the light of hope that refuses to fade despite chains and wounds. Pained is a testament to survival, a rebirth from the ashes, and the voice of a woman who turned her anguish into a message for the world.

🔹 Sinossi in italiano del libro “Palestina vista da vicino”
✍️ Autore: Hossam Shaker

Questa raccolta di saggi e testimonianze offre uno sguardo umano e profondo sulla realtà dell’occupazione israeliana in Palestina. L’autore documenta storie autentiche di vittime civili – bambini, madri, paramedici, giornalisti – e denuncia le violazioni quotidiane dei diritti umani attraverso una narrazione sensibile ma decisa.

Attraverso articoli pubblicati in anni diversi, il libro affronta eventi come la Marcia del Ritorno a Gaza, l’uccisione di Yaser Murtaja, il martirio di Razan al-Najjar, e la demolizione di Khan al-Ahmar, mettendo in discussione la propaganda israeliana e il silenzio internazionale.
L’opera è un invito a guardare da vicino per comprendere la profondità del dramma palestinese, ed è anche un atto di resistenza narrativa che sfida l’oblio e i pregiudizi mediatici.

Pathway to Proficiency – Teacher Book, written by Esanossi Haroon, is a comprehensive instructional guide designed for English language teachers at the elementary level. It aims to develop students’ reading comprehension skills through structured lessons, engaging texts, and interactive classroom activities.

The book provides a clear roadmap for teachers, guiding them step by step in helping students master key reading skills. Each unit includes Pre-Reading Activities, Skimming and Scanning practice, Vocabulary Development, and Comprehension Tasks, along with analytical questions and short story exercises to enhance understanding and application.

The book consists of eight units and four short stories, covering familiar and age-appropriate themes such as Our Neighborhood, Pets, Smart Technology, and Education. Each lesson encourages students to think critically, share ideas, and participate actively in discussions, making reading both meaningful and enjoyable.

With its learner-centered approach and emphasis on collaboration, Pathway to Proficiency – Teacher Book (Second Edition, 2025) serves as an essential reference for teachers who seek to create an interactive classroom environment. It helps students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency while building confidence and a lasting interest in reading.

Pathway to Proficiency is a comprehensive reading comprehension book designed to build and strengthen students’ essential literacy skills through a rich collection of engaging texts, structured activities, and practical exercises. Each unit focuses on a thematic topic—ranging from daily life and animals to smart technology and school routines—and introduces learners to fundamental reading strategies such as prediction, skimming, scanning, and contextual understanding.

The book features clear, accessible texts accompanied by vocabulary development tasks, comprehension questions, pair-work activities, and guided practice that encourages critical thinking and meaningful interaction with language. Through its gradual progression and diverse content, Pathway to Proficiency supports learners in expanding their vocabulary, improving their reading fluency, and developing confidence in understanding English texts.

Whether used in the classroom or for independent study, this book serves as an effective pathway toward higher language proficiency, making reading both enjoyable and rewarding for learners at an early to intermediate level.

The Abstract Book of the First National Seminar on Health and Food Safety brings together a wide range of peer-reviewed scientific contributions addressing critical issues at the intersection of human health, microbiology, biotechnology, and food safety. Organized by the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry at Mohamed Boudiaf University of M’sila, the seminar aims to strengthen scientific dialogue, promote applied research, and support evidence-based public health and food safety policies.

The proceedings highlight contemporary challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens, nosocomial infections, bioactive natural compounds, and risk assessment in food systems. Contributions employ diverse methodologies, including classical microbiology, molecular biology, phytochemistry, metagenomics (16S rRNA), predictive microbiology, and quantitative risk assessment.

The book is structured around two main themes: Microorganisms and Human Health and Microorganisms and Food Safety, featuring oral communications and poster presentations. Collectively, these works provide insights into pathogen surveillance, therapeutic potentials of medicinal plants and essential oils, microbial ecology of traditional foods, and strategies to enhance food quality, safety, and sustainability.

Overall, the volume serves as a valuable scientific reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to advance integrated approaches to health protection and food safety.

This book examines vaccine reluctance toward COVID-19 vaccination in Algeria through a combination of scientific background and field research. It first presents general information about coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2, modes of transmission, clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the main technologies used in COVID-19 vaccines.

The book then focuses on vaccination, explaining vaccine composition, vaccine platforms, immunity development, efficacy, and possible adverse effects. The final part presents an online survey conducted to analyze Algerians’ attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination and the factors influencing refusal or hesitation.

The study shows that vaccine hesitancy is linked to several factors, including fear of side effects, doubts about vaccine safety and efficacy, lack of trust in official information, and the spread of misinformation. The book concludes that addressing vaccine reluctance requires clear scientific communication, stronger public trust in health institutions, and targeted awareness campaigns adapted to different social groups.

The Gut–Brain Axis: Gut Microbiota and Emotional Regulation, by Dr. Mounira Ariech, explores the complex relationship between the digestive system, nutrition, brain function, and emotional well-being. It presents the gut microbiota as an active biological system that communicates continuously with the brain and contributes to the regulation of stress, anxiety, mood, and behavior.

The book begins by explaining the physiological and psychological foundations of stress and anxiety and examining how diet affects neurotransmitter production, inflammation, the immune system, and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. It then analyzes the microbiota–gut–brain axis as a bidirectional communication network involving neural, endocrine, immunological, and metabolic pathways. Particular attention is given to the vagus nerve, serotonin, GABA, short-chain fatty acids, the kynurenine pathway, and neurotrophic factors involved in emotional regulation.

The book also discusses how omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D, antioxidants, fiber, fermented foods, and other beneficial nutrients may support microbial diversity and psychological resilience. In contrast, diets rich in refined sugars, trans fats, excess sodium, chemical additives, and ultra-processed foods may contribute to intestinal dysbiosis, inflammation, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Ultimately, the book advocates an integrated approach combining nutritional care with psychological support. It presents targeted dietary strategies and microbiome-focused interventions as accessible complementary tools for managing anxiety, reducing the effects of chronic stress, and promoting long-term emotional stability.