The Blackwell Companion to Contemporary Islamic Thought" reflects the variety of trends, voices, and opinions in the contemporary Muslim intellectual scene. Challenges Western misconceptions about the modern Muslim world in general and the Arab world in particular. Consists of 36 important essays written by contemporary Muslim thinkers and scholars. Covers issues such as Islamic tradition, modernity, globalization, feminism, the West, the USA,...
A cat and her sorcerer, a beautiful dream weaver, an evil voodoo priest, a bunch of man-sized rats, an army of really big bugs, a crazed randy rabbit, some dwarves, dragons and angry three-toed sloths, New York City, the woods of Maine, the sands of Arabia and the mythic lands of Avalon all come together for the wildest most epic adventure you've ever read!!!!
How new are the high Tc superconductors, as compared to the conventional low Tc ones? In what sense are these oxides different from regular metals in their normal state? How different is the mechanism for high Tc superconductivity from the well-known electron-phonon interaction that explains so well superconductivity in metals and alloys? What are the implications of the new features of the high Tc oxides for their practical applications? This...
Life is full of ups and downs especially if you are a puppy in need of a name and in search of a home. Although it can sometimes be a scary world, Jack learns the importance of caring, sharing and friendship and that home really is where the heart is. With lots of love and the help of new friends Jack discovers that even a puppy has strength and talents and being himself is the best thing in the world. Often the real world has questions and si...
This book examines the complexities of these negotiations in a particularly complicated and volatile context (Palestine) and a particularly
"hot" development field (early childhood development). The international community's efforts to support early childhood programming
in the developing world fall more broadly within the empowerment camp than other development sectors, and, through their
greater-than-average integration of civil society i...
This book examines the complexities of these negotiations in a particularly complicated and volatile context (Palestine) and a particularly
"hot" development field (early childhood development). The international community's efforts to support early childhood programming
in the developing world fall more broadly within the empowerment camp than other development sectors, and, through their
greater-than-average integration of civil society i...
The Secret History of the Bush Regime From the Award-Winning journalist comes a much-anticipated collection of his penetrating and prescient coverage of the Bush Administration. Never has the American Republic stood in such a degraded state as it does today: terrorized, militarized, subjected to arbitrary rule, riddled with corruption, despised and feared around the world - and more exposed to attack than ever before. How the hell did we get h...
Debt is the unfortunate downside to the freedoms afforded to us by life in a consumer society. From student loans to credit cards, finance deals to mortgages, our economy is founded on consumer debt.
Let Paul Beckwith be your guide through the minefield of debt. His practical, easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to set achievable goals, how to make a budget, how to take responsibility for your own money problems, and in so doing, how to...
In SEARCHING FOR LATINI, Michael Kleine recounts the quest of a rhetorician and writing teacher to discover and celebrate the significance of a thirteenth-century rhetorician who has been excluded from American versions of rhetorical history-Brunetto Latini, the teacher of Dante. Kleine argues that Latini should be rescued from obscurity, not only because of the literary status of his student but also because of Latini's promotion of Ciceronia...
Presented from a distinctly Messianic Jewish perspective, the Messianic
Daily Devotional is a collection of devotional writings unlike any you have
ever read before. With selections ranging from gentle encouragement to
inspiring exhortation, this unique and uplifting volume is an excellent
tool for personal growth and discipleship in the Messiah Yeshua. Join
Messianic Jewish teacher and author Kevin Geoffrey on the journey toward
b...
If you love to read self-help books looking for that gem of wisdom to put everyday problems and challenges in perspective, this is the book for you. Enjoy the stories, learn the rules, and see how simple applications of these dictums can have a positive impact in your life. Sometimes just identifying the rule of survival will give you the ability to cope in a situation that otherwise cause you major stress. Military and former military members...