At first, the police were sure that the bombers used weapons-grade plastic explosives and sophisticated timers. Two weeks later, they changed their minds - the bombs were home-made and were detonated manually. Since then the official account has changed repeatedly and remains riddled with anomalies [...]
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[...]
It often seems that different crises are competing to devastate civilisation. This book argues that financial meltdown, dwindling oil reserves, terrorism and food shortages need to be considered as part of the same ailing system. Most accounts of our contemporary global crises such as climate chang[...]
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[...]
This book systematically studies the process of developing Islamic financial products for banks.
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.[...]
This is a bold take on the crucial role of emotion in politics. Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do and this is no more powerfully at play than in the world of politics. Ahmed considers how emotions keep us invested in relationships of power, and also shows how this use of[...]
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[...]
Provides information and insight useful for engineers and students alike on maximizing production from a field in order to obtain the best possible economic return. This guide contains information on predicting oil reservoir performance through the analysis of oil recovery mechanisms and performance[...]
"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[...]
Brought up in a violent Muslim household, where family honour is all, Saira is watched 24 hours a day. However, an innocent friendship with a boy is uncovered and Saira is sent to Pakistan, punished for dishonouring her family. There, the nightmare really begins. Forced to marry an older stranger wh[...]
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[...]
Primary focus is on the front office, housekeeping, reservations, and night audit departments in this text introducing concepts of hotel organization, communication, ethics, and policy. Other departments are discussed in terms of their relationships with the front office, and basic analyses, techniq[...]
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 [...]