With the scope of a philosopher and the precision of a scientist, Dr. Ahmed takes us on a journey through the labyrinth of Islamic history offering unique insights into its own internal dialectic as well as its interactions with Western civilization. Using pivotal personalities and critical events a[...]

This book examines how emotions are crucial to politics. Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do. Sara Ahmed explores how emotions are lived and experienced through bodies, as well as how they are named in acts of speech. With reference to debates on international terrorism, a[...]

Cosmopolitanism is a key concept in social and political thought, standing in opposition to ideologies such as tribalism, nationalism and fundamentalism. This title looks at moments in world history when cosmopolitanism pervaded Muslim societies.[...]

Aimed at undergraduate students intending to pursue a career in the medical support services, this book covers specific areas which include haematology, immunology, and microbiology, along with chapters on the major body systems, genetic diseases, ageing and cancer. It also contains examples and cas[...]

"Modeling Applications in the Airline Industry" explains the different functions and tactics performed by airlines during their planning and operation phases. Each function receives a full explanation of the challenges it brings and a solution methodology is presented, supported by numerical illustr[...]

From Saladin Ahmed, finalist for the Nebula and Campbell Awards, comes one of the year's most anticipated fantasy debuts: THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON, a fantasy adventure with all the magic of "The Arabian Nights."The Crescent Moon Kingdoms, home to djenn and ghuls, holy warriors and heretics, are a[...]

Anyone with an interest in the catering and convention services industry will want to have this new book. In-depth explanations and hands-on examples provide the reader with the day-to-day functions and activities involved with catering and convention services. Designed as an introductory text for c[...]

Prepared by the Task Committee on Hydraulics of Wells of the Groundwater Hydrology Technical Committee of the Groundwater Council and Watershed Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE.

Hydraulics of Wells: Design Construction Testing and Maintenance of Water Well Sy[...]

Presents the developments in the field of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing. This title provides comprehensive information on mixed scale manufacturing, silicon-based nanomechanical devices, lithography, chemical vapor deposition and environmental aspects.[...]

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the United States declared war on terrorism. More than ten years later, the results are decidedly mixed. Here world-renowned author, diplomat, and scholar Akbar Ahmed reveals an important yet largely ignored result of this war: in many nations it has exacerbated the [...]