This book provides a comprehensive, self-contained introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics today: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. Until now, most research on this question has been theoretical, but the next few[...]

Jews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham, and the idea that he should serve only as a source of unity among the three traditions has become widespread in both scholarly and popular circles. "Inheriting Abraham" boldly challenges this view, d[...]

F.E. Peters, a scholar without peer in the comparative study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, revisits his pioneering work. Peters has rethought and thoroughly rewritten his classic The Children of Abraham for a new generation of readers-at a time when the understanding of these three religious [...]

The Holy Land is unrivalled as a region combining breathtaking beauty with historical and religious significance. Its position as the birthplace of the three major Abrahamic faiths - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - gives it a special place in the hearts of millions. Rarely does a book come along [...]

"McMinn and Abrahams' Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy, 7th Edition" delivers the straightforward visual guidance you need to confidently perform all of the dissections required during your medical training...while acquiring the practical anatomical knowledge needed in your future clinical practice! [...]

Addressing the needs of children with sensory integration dysfunction, this handbook offers practical, detailed information. Using the tools provided, teachers can make careful observations to understand sensory problems. By recognizing a child's underlying difficulties, such as hypersensitivity or [...]

An analysis of Abraham Lincoln's political talents identifies the character strengths and abilities that enabled his successful election above three accomplished candidates, in an account that also describes how he used the same abilities to rally former opponents in forming his cabinet and winning [...]

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Mughal emperors were larger-than-life figures, men written on a supra-human scale who exercised absolute power. The three centuries of their rule, as laid out in Eraly's previous volume, THE MUGHAL THRONE, mark one of the most crucial and fascinating periods of Indian history. Here, he looks bey[...]

Fascinating life exists underwater, and this new book in the Intricate series calls on your creativity to bring some color to it! Including images such as seashells, fish, coral, and more, this collection will inspire kids and adults of all ages to gather their coloring supplies of all kinds and ill[...]

Professor Abraham Van Helsing was the fictional creation of Bram Stoker for his dark work of fantasy "Dracula" or was he?
Fragments of a recently discovered journal suggest otherwise.
For the first time, in his own words, the legendary vampire hunter tells his own story
- his background a[...]

Otah Machi, caught between ancient wonders and a modern empire, has survived more than most men endure in two lifetimes. In "Price of War," an omnibus collection of "An Autumn War "and "The Price of Spring," magic and treacherous politics bring a bitter harvest of violence and tragedy to the world h[...]