A detailed examination of Islamic banking laws and regulatory systems governing Islamic finance worldwide.[...]
Following a brief description of the historical and genetic background of the condition, HMS is described in relation to other connective tissue disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the Marfan Syndrome etc. The hypermobility syndrome is distinct from hypermobility (as in one joint only), which[...]
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Amsterdam" will lead you straight to the best attractions this great city has to offer, including the Van Gogh Museum, the most scenic canals, and the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. You'll find listings, activities, and itineraries to fit all tastes and budge[...]
Skateboarding: the background, technicality, culture, rebellion, marketing, conflict, and future of the global sport as seen through two of its most influential geniuses Since it all began half a century ago, skateboarding has come to mystify some and to mesmerize many, including its tens of million[...]
"Seeing Jesus as He Really Is" takes you on a journey through the Gospels and along the way, you'll see how Jesus really lived, how He radically changed the world, and how Jesus is portrayed through the word of God."Seeing Jesus as He Really Is" will help every reader know how to answer the question[...]
"Scoundrels of Skullport" adds TWO new expansions to the "Lords of Waterdeep" board game -- Undermountain and Skullport -- inspired by the vast dungeon and criminal haven under Waterdeep. Players can choose to include one or both expansions in a "Lords of Waterdeep" game. The expansions also allow t[...]
Discover a wealth of issues in the field of consulting psychology with this landmark book. Explore key topics in assessment and evaluation, building teams, executive coaching, career counseling, interpersonal conflicts and relationships, benefit design, personality testing, and much more. Learn to d[...]
This book is a compendium of different perspectives by leading theological educators who write from their fields on what constitutes theological literacy in the twenty-first century.Structured around the key emphases that have shaped a traditional curriculum in theological education, these insightfu[...]
This title helps you to create unique whirligigs and other moving-part creations, traditional folk toys, and unusual new designs out of wood. Step-by-step instructions and exploded drawings show exactly how the projects go together. It includes full-size patterns for 19 projects. It provides advice [...]
A critical analysis of the important role of Christianity in the history of the West argues that the Christian faith's emphasis on reason, progress, moral equality, and freedom led to technological innovation, the rise of science, open political institutions, democracy, and capitalism, paving the wa[...]
This work on the sociology of religion begins with basic statements about human nature, and then, employing principles of logic and philosophy, builds towards complex pronouncements on societies and their religious institutions.[...]
Practical Small Animal MRI is the seminal reference for clinicians using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary patients. Although MRI is used most frequently in the diagnosis of neurologic disorders, it also has significant application to other body systems. This b[...]
The northern pike--sometimes affectionately known as the "aquatic wolf"--is one of the most sought after and mythologized fishes in Minnesota, but until now there have been few books devoted to the history and ecological management of the species. Based on pioneering research carried out in Minnesot[...]
Christians feel increasingly useless, argues Rodney Clapp, not because they have nothing to offer a post-Christian society, but because they are trying to serve as "sponsoring chaplins" to a civilization that no longer sees Christianity as necessary to its existence. In the individualistic, technolo[...]
Spirituality often evokes images of quiet centeredness, meditative serenity and freedom from life's pressures. It's become a chic commodity, with its benefits evoked by images of sunrises and secluded retreats. Contrast the apostle Paul, who promotes a cross-shaped spirituality for fools making thei[...]
Rodney Hobson, author of bestseller "Shares Made Simple", is back with a brand new book designed to help you build a balanced share portfolio that provides dividend income, whether you're just starting out or ready to retire. Dividends - the distribution of part of a company's earnings to shareholde[...]
"[The book is] part of the Film Europa: German Cinema in an International Context series. [It] has an attractive typeface and a well-designed layout. In addition to Carter's introduction there is also a useful Glossary of terms and an Appendix with two reviews...In all, this book is a very good intr[...]