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A panoramic history of the Muslim world from the age of the Prophet
Muḥammad to the the dawn of the modern era This book describes
and explains the major events, personalities, conflicts, and
convergences that have shaped the history of the Muslim world. The
body of the work takes readers from the origins of Islam to the eve
of the nineteenth century, and an epilogue continues the story to
the present day. Michael Cook thus provides a broad history of a
civilization remarkable for both its unity and diversity. After
setting the scene in the Middle East of late antiquity, the book
depicts the rise of Islam as one of the great black swan events of
history. It continues with the spectacular rise of the Caliphate,
an empire that by the time it broke up had nurtured the formation
of a new civilization. The book then goes on to cover the diverse
histories of all the major regions of the Muslim world, providing a
wide-ranging account of the major military, political, and cultural
developments that accompanied the eastward and westward spread of
Islam from the Middle East to the shores of the Atlantic and the
Pacific. At the same time, A History of the Muslim World deploys
numerous quotations deriving from primary sources. These expose the
reader to a variety of voices from the Muslim past, and what they
have to say can be acutely intelligent and insightful.
'MAD3' is the third and latest edition of the influential Manual of
Archival Description, revised to take account of a decade of
developments in national and international descriptive practice.
Many improvements have been made as a result of wide consultation
with archive professionals. The Manual remains the only
comprehensive British guide to the theory and practice of listing
archives held in any format, from letters, photographs and maps to
electronic multimedia. New features of this edition include: c
additional information on national and international standards
which have appeared since the last edition, including data elements
mapped to the General International Standard Archival Description -
ISAD(G) - which appears as an appendix c coverage of developments
in archives administration theory and new access delivery
initiatives c extensive updating of sections covering audiovisual
material c rewritten chapter on electronic archives c updated
dictionary in line with the 1999 ICA definitions c additional
examples of listing practice. This standard, authoritative guide to
listing and cataloguing is for both generalist repositories and
other organizations with archives to manage. As online
cross-repository searching becomes a reality, the new edition will
enable both professional archivists, records managers and other
information professionals to standardize archive listing.
In contrast to the gradual formation of the high cultures of most
of the world, the process by which Islamic civilisation emerged and
took on its classical form between the 7th and 9th centuries was
unusually sudden. The studies collected here are concerned with
aspects of this remarkable development. Their topics are varied,
including the emergence of dialectical theology, the origins of
accounts of Pharaonic history current in medieval Egypt, the
sources of Muslim dietary law, the Islamic background of Karaism,
and Max Weber's views on Islamic sects. Other articles look at
early Syrian eschatology and its connections with late antiquity
and Byzantium, at the relevance of eschatology to debates about the
dating of traditions, and at the attitudes of the early
traditionists to the writing down of tradition. The final items
examine reports about the textual affiliations of a long-lost
Koranic codex and discussions of adultery among the baboons of
Yemen. A recurring theme is the relationship between Early Muslim
ideas and those of non-Muslim cultures, sometimes very ancient
ones.
'MAD3' is the third and latest edition of the influential Manual of
Archival Description, revised to take account of a decade of
developments in national and international descriptive practice.
Many improvements have been made as a result of wide consultation
with archive professionals. The Manual remains the only
comprehensive British guide to the theory and practice of listing
archives held in any format, from letters, photographs and maps to
electronic multimedia. New features of this edition include: c
additional information on national and international standards
which have appeared since the last edition, including data elements
mapped to the General International Standard Archival Description -
ISAD(G) - which appears as an appendix c coverage of developments
in archives administration theory and new access delivery
initiatives c extensive updating of sections covering audiovisual
material c rewritten chapter on electronic archives c updated
dictionary in line with the 1999 ICA definitions c additional
examples of listing practice. This standard, authoritative guide to
listing and cataloguing is for both generalist repositories and
other organizations with archives to manage. As online
cross-repository searching becomes a reality, the new edition will
enable both professional archivists, records managers and other
information professionals to standardize archive listing.
This authoritative guide to the principles and practice of archives
management in private and public sector organizations has been
substantially revised. It now provides detailed advice on changes
in national and international standards and approaches, in
particular ISAD(G) (International Standard Archival Description)
and ISASAR(CPF) (International Standard Archive Authority Record).
The new edition also includes guidance on the interpretation of the
Manual of Archival Description, also published by Gower. Michael
Cook takes the reader through the history, definition and function
of archives and archival services, international service models,
staffing and resource issues. He explains how to set up and run a
records management programme, manage the interface with archival
management, conduct a records survey, set up retention schedules
and organize appraisal, acquisition and disposal in a way which
ensures the service meets organizational and individual needs.
Chapters covering the arrangement, coding and description of
archival material, and the administration of its physical storage,
demonstrate how efficient management facilitates the accessibility
of archival information. The book concludes with chapters on
computing and user issues, such as rights of access, Freedom of
Information, security and data protection standards. This key
reference on best practice is intended for students and lecturers
in archives administration and records management, and for archives
and records managers, particularly those newly qualified or seeking
professional registration. Managers without formal qualifications
but responsible for records or archives management, and information
managers working with archivists and records managers, will find it
helps to improve working methods and to run a more effective
archives service within the modern information management
environment.
The main theme of the book is sustainable disease management in a
European context. Some of the questions addressed are: How does
society benefit from plant pathology research? How can new
molecular approaches solve relevant problems in disease management?
What other fields can we exploit in plant pathology research? What
challenges are associated with free trade across the new borders?
How can we contribute to solving problems of developing countries?
How does plant pathology contribute to food quality and safety? How
does globalization/internationalization affect teaching and
extension in plant pathology?
An honest, probing look at the dynamics of the New Testament in
relation to problems that disconcert Jews and Christians today.
Despite the New Testament s impact on Jewish history, virtually
all Jews avoid knowledge of its underlying dynamics. Jewish
families and communities thus remain needlessly stymied when
responding to a deeply Christian culture. Their Christian friends,
meanwhile, are left perplexed as to why Jews are wary of the Gospel
s good news.
This long-awaited volume offers an unprecedented
solution-oriented introduction to Jesus and Paul, the Gospels and
Revelation, leading Jews out of anxieties that plague them, and
clarifying for Christians why Jews draw back from Christians sacred
writings.
Accessible to laypeople, scholars and clergy of all faiths,
innovative teaching aids make this valuable resource ideal for
rabbis, ministers and other educators. Topics include: The Gospels,
Romans and Revelation the Key Concerns for Jews Misusing the Talmud
in Gospel Study Jesus Trial, the Virgin Birth and Empty Tomb
Enigmas Millennialist Scenarios and Missionary Encroachment The
Last Supper and Church Seders Is the New Testament Antisemitic?
While written primarily with Jews in mind, this groundbreaking
volume will also help Christians understand issues involved in the
origin of the New Testament, the portrayal of Judaism in it, and
why for centuries their good news has been a source of fear and
mistrust among Jews.
Plant disease epidemiology is a dynamic science that forms an
essential part of the study of plant pathology. This book brings
together a team of 35 international experts. Each chapter deals
with an essential component of the subject and allows the reader to
fully understand how each exerts its influence on the progress of
pathogen populations in plant populations over a defined time
scale. This edition has new, revised and updated chapters.
Plant disease epidemiology is a dynamic science that forms an
essential part of the study of plant pathology. This book brings
together a team of 35 international experts. Each chapter deals
with an essential component of the subject and allows the reader to
fully understand how each exerts its influence on the progress of
pathogen populations in plant populations over a defined time
scale. Since the first edition of the text was published in 1998,
many new developments have occurred in the subjects covered,
particularly molecular diagnostics, modelling, fungicide resistance
and information technology. The second edition of the book is a
comprehensive text on all aspects of plant disease epidemiology
that should serve as an invaluable reference work for those
involved in this fascinating science of crop plants.
This authoritative guide to the principles and practice of archives
management in private and public sector organizations has been
substantially revised. It now provides detailed advice on changes
in national and international standards and approaches, in
particular ISAD(G) (International Standard Archival Description)
and ISASAR(CPF) (International Standard Archive Authority Record).
The new edition also includes guidance on the interpretation of the
Manual of Archival Description, also published by Gower. Michael
Cook takes the reader through the history, definition and function
of archives and archival services, international service models,
staffing and resource issues. He explains how to set up and run a
records management programme, manage the interface with archival
management, conduct a records survey, set up retention schedules
and organize appraisal, acquisition and disposal in a way which
ensures the service meets organizational and individual needs.
Chapters covering the arrangement, coding and description of
archival material, and the administration of its physical storage,
demonstrate how efficient management facilitates the accessibility
of archival information. The book concludes with chapters on
computing and user issues, such as rights of access, Freedom of
Information, security and data protection standards. This key
reference on best practice is intended for students and lecturers
in archives administration and records management, and for archives
and records managers, particularly those newly qualified or seeking
professional registration. Managers without formal qualifications
but responsible for records or archives management, and information
managers working with archivists and records managers, will find it
helps to improve working methods and to run a more effective
archives service within the modern information management
environment.
Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than
other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that
makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke
it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions,
Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the
roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political
life, placing special emphasis on the relevance--or irrelevance--of
their heritages to today's social and political concerns. Michael
Cook takes an in-depth, comparative look at political identity,
social values, attitudes to warfare, views about the role of
religion in various cultural domains, and conceptions of the
polity. In all these fields he finds that the Islamic heritage
offers richer resources for those engaged in current politics than
either the Hindu or the Christian heritages. He uses this finding
to explain the fact that, despite the existence of Hindu and
Christian counterparts to some aspects of Islamism, the phenomenon
as a whole is unique in the world today. The book also shows that
fundamentalism--in the sense of a determination to return to the
original sources of the religion--is politically more adaptive for
Muslims than it is for Hindus or Christians. A sweeping comparative
analysis by one of the world's leading scholars of premodern Islam,
Ancient Religions, Modern Politics sheds important light on the
relationship between the foundational texts of these three great
religious traditions and the politics of their followers today.
This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely
inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the
cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, showing how
select pioneers' achievements led up to the landmark moment when we
elected our first black president. Each historical figure is
rendered by a different award-winning illustrator, highlighting the
singular and vibrant contribution that each figure made.
Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than
other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that
makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke
it in their political life? If so, what is it? "Ancient Religions,
Modern Politics" seeks to answer these questions by examining the
roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political
life, placing special emphasis on the relevance--or irrelevance--of
their heritages to today's social and political concerns.
Michael Cook takes an in-depth, comparative look at political
identity, social values, attitudes to warfare, views about the role
of religion in various cultural domains, and conceptions of the
polity. In all these fields he finds that the Islamic heritage
offers richer resources for those engaged in current politics than
either the Hindu or the Christian heritages. He uses this finding
to explain the fact that, despite the existence of Hindu and
Christian counterparts to some aspects of Islamism, the phenomenon
as a whole is unique in the world today. The book also shows that
fundamentalism--in the sense of a determination to return to the
original sources of the religion--is politically more adaptive for
Muslims than it is for Hindus or Christians.
A sweeping comparative analysis by one of the world's leading
scholars of premodern Islam, "Ancient Religions, Modern Politics"
sheds important light on the relationship between the foundational
texts of these three great religious traditions and the politics of
their followers today.
Discover the health secret you've been waiting forYou've heard how
beneficial probiotics are for gut health new research reveals that
they can do much more! Probiotics can also improve a host of other
conditions, from allergies to arthritis, depression to obesity,they
have even been shown to inhibit cancer and antibiotic-resistant
superbugs. Now Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook shares this
ground-breaking research, demonstrating the link between
gastrointestinal health and overall well-being. She offers concrete
ways for you to use this extraordinary information, explaining how
to use probiotics to address a range of medical issues. In this
cutting-edge prescription for overall wellness, you'll
discover:specific strains of probiotics and the more than 50
conditions they can helpthe benefits of incorporating probiotics
into your day-to-day lifehow to select the best supplement for your
health concernstips for adding more probiotic-rich foods to your
dietmore than 30 delicious and nutritious probiotic-rich recipes
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