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As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Learning about his life and understanding its importance, how[...]

Contrary to popular opinion, the bulk of Islamic law does not come from the Qur'an but rather from hadith, first-hand reports of the prophet Muhammad's words and deeds, passed from generation to generation. However, with varying accounts often only committed to paper a century after the death of Muh[...]

The Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest inhabit a vast region extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and from California to British Columbia. For more than two decades, "A Guide to the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest "has served as a standard reference on these diverse p[...]

American Government and Politics, Texas Edition asks students to consider what U.S. citizenship really means. Unique chapters on citizenship and civic culture focus on the issues of civic participation and the implications of good citizenship. Combined with 7 chapters on Texas Politics, this textboo[...]

To most of us, learning something 'the hard way' implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. [...]

For upper-level undergraduate and graduate level MIS courses. This MIS text gives students and active managers a thorough and practical guide to IT management practices and issues.[...]

Fourth Edition Brings This Popular Guide Thoroughly Up To Date With The Latest MRI Findings, Techniques, And ApplicationsFor its "Fourth Edition," the acclaimed "MRI: Basic Principles and Applications" has been rigorously revised, enabling readers to quickly master the principles and take advantage [...]

HÄR SAMLAS SJUTTON science fiction-noveller. Korta och långa. Humoristiska och dystra. Allvarliga, provocerande och filosofiska. Frågor ställs på ända och ideologier dras till sin spets. Vad skulle kunna hänt och vad kan hända? Vad gör en människa till människa? Hur mycket ska staten få [...]