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William A. Graham is an influential and pioneering scholar of
Islamic Studies at Harvard University. This volume brings together
17 contributions to the study of the Qur'an and Islam, all
influenced by his work. Contributions to this collection, by his
colleagues and students, treat many different aspects of Islamic
scripture, from textual interpretation and hermeneutics to
recitation and parallels with the Bible. Other chapters tackle in
diverse ways the question of what it means to be "Islamic" and how
such an identity may be constituted and maintained in history,
thought, and learning. A final section reflects on the career of
William Graham and the relation of scholarship to the undervalued
tasks of academic administration, especially where the study of
religion is concerned. This book will be of interest to readers of
Islamic Studies, Qur'anic Studies, Islamic history, Religious
Studies, scripture, exegesis, and history of the book. Given
Graham's role at the Harvard Divinity School, and the discussions
of how he has shaped the study of religion, the volume should be of
interest to readership across the study of religion as a whole.
Chapters 2 and 15 of this book are available for free in PDF format
as Open Access from the individual product page at
www.routledge.com. They have been made available under a Creative
Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Sea squirts and sponges are found in most seafloor habitats around
the coasts of Britain and Ireland. Despite being the dominant life
forms in many areas, these two groups of under-recorded marine
animals are often confused with one another, and most divers and
snorkellers can recognise and name very few species. In fact,
around 500 species of Ascidiacea (sea squirts) and Porifera
(sponges) have been described so far in British and Irish seas,
corresponding to over 4% of the world's total. This book is
recommended reading for anyone who wants to identify and discover
more about these fascinating and diverse animals. Rather than
relying on the characteristics of preserved specimens, this guide
uses marine photography and detailed underwater observations to
concentrate on in situ features, allowing you to record species
without collecting them. Most sea squirts found in Britain and
Ireland's shallow waters are included, together with the most
easily recognised sponges. Whether you are a student, a diver, a
rockpooler or simply an enthusiast, this is an essential companion.
aAA AA Over 115 species described in detail, with in situ
photographs to help with underwater recognition aAA AA Information
on size, depth, habitat and distribution aAA AA Key distinguishing
features and areas of confusion in identification highlighted aAA
AA Details of body structure, life histories, digestive and
reproductive processes aAA AA Information about predators,
interactions between species, non-native and problem invasive
species
This authoritative book--now revised and expanded with important
clinical and research advances--presents a proven approach for
helping people meet the day-to-day challenges of recovery from
addiction and maximize their well-being. Mindfulness-based relapse
prevention (MBRP) integrates carefully tailored meditation
practices with cognitive and behavioral skills building. In a
convenient large-size format, the book includes instructions for
setting up and running MBRP groups, session-by-session
implementation guidelines, sample scripts, and 27 reproducible
handouts and forms. Purchasers can download and print the
reproducible materials at the companion website, which also
features audio recordings of the guided practices. A separate
website for clients provides the audio files only. New to This
Edition *Reflects clinical refinements, the growing MBRP evidence
base, and advances in knowledge about both addictive behaviors and
mindfulness. *Section on cutting-edge topics--culturally responsive
adaptations, alternative group formats and settings, dual diagnosis
groups, behavioral addictions, and uses of technology.
*Reproducible appendices: MBRP Fidelity Scale and quick-reference
guide to the intentions of each session. *Audio recordings now
available online.
Divided Spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of
Mexico's most iconic products. In doing so, the book illustrates
how neoliberalism influences the production, branding, and
regulation of local foods and drinks. It also challenges the
strategy of relying on "alternative" markets to protect food
cultures and rural livelihoods. In recent years, as consumers
increasingly demand to connect with the people and places that
produce their food, the concept of terroir-the taste of place-has
become more and more prominent. Tequila and mezcal are both
protected by denominations of origin (DOs), legal designations that
aim to guarantee a product's authenticity based on its link to
terroir. Advocates argue that the DOs expand market opportunities,
protect cultural heritage, and ensure the reputation of Mexico's
national spirits. Yet this book shows how the institutions that are
supposed to guard "the legacy of all Mexicans" often fail those who
are most in need of protection: the small producers, agave farmers,
and other workers who have been making tequila and mezcal for
generations. The consequences-for the quality and taste of tequila
and mezcal, and for communities throughout Mexico-are stark.
Divided Spirits suggests that we must move beyond market-based
models if we want to safeguard local products and the people who
make them. Instead, we need systems of production, consumption, and
oversight that are more democratic, more inclusive, and more
participatory. Lasting change is unlikely without the involvement
of the state and a sustained commitment to addressing inequality
and supporting rural development.
The Excellence of the Arabs is a spirited defense of Arab
identity-its merits, values, and origins-at a time of political
unrest and fragmentation, written by one of the most important
scholars of the early Abbasid era. In the cosmopolitan milieu of
Baghdad, the social prestige attached to claims of being Arab had
begun to decline. Although his own family originally hailed from
Merv in the east, Ibn Qutaybah locks horns with those members of
his society who belittled Arabness and vaunted the glories of
Persian heritage and culture. Instead, he upholds the status of
Arabs and their heritage in the face of criticism and uncertainty.
The Excellence of the Arabs is in two parts. In the first, Arab
Preeminence, which takes the form of an extended argument for Arab
privilege, Ibn Qutaybah accuses his opponents of blasphemous envy.
In the second, The Excellence of Arab Learning, he describes the
fields of knowledge in which he believed pre-Islamic Arabians
excelled, including knowledge of the stars, divination, horse
husbandry, and poetry. And by incorporating extensive excerpts from
the poetic heritage-"the archive of the Arabs"-Ibn Qutaybah aims to
demonstrate that poetry is itself sufficient corroboration of Arab
superiority. Eloquent and forceful, The Excellence of the Arabs
addresses a central question at a time of great social flux at the
dawn of classical Muslim civilization: what did it mean to be Arab?
A bilingual Arabic-English edition.
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The Excellence of the Arabs (Paperback)
Ibn Qutaybah; Translated by Sarah Bowen Savant; Edited by Peter Webb, James E Montgomery
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The Excellence of the Arabs is a spirited defense of Arab
identity-its merits, values, and origins-at a time of political
unrest and fragmentation, written by one of the most important
scholars of the early Abbasid era. In the cosmopolitan milieu of
Baghdad, the social prestige attached to claims of being Arab had
begun to decline. Although his own family originally hailed from
Merv in the east, Ibn Qutaybah locks horns with those members of
his society who belittled Arabness and vaunted the glories of
Persian heritage and culture. Instead, he upholds the status of
Arabs and their heritage in the face of criticism and uncertainty.
The Excellence of the Arabs is in two parts. In the first, Arab
Preeminence, which takes the form of an extended argument for Arab
privilege, Ibn Qutaybah accuses his opponents of blasphemous envy.
In the second, The Excellence of Arab Learning, he describes the
fields of knowledge in which he believed pre-Islamic Arabians
excelled, including knowledge of the stars, divination, horse
husbandry, and poetry. And by incorporating extensive excerpts from
the poetic heritage-"the archive of the Arabs"-Ibn Qutaybah aims to
demonstrate that poetry is itself sufficient corroboration of Arab
superiority. Eloquent and forceful, The Excellence of the Arabs
addresses a central question at a time of great social flux at the
dawn of classical Muslim civilization: what did it mean to be Arab?
A bilingual Arabic-English edition.
This authoritative book--now revised and expanded with important
clinical and research advances--presents a proven approach for
helping people meet the day-to-day challenges of recovery from
addiction and maximize their well-being. Mindfulness-based relapse
prevention (MBRP) integrates carefully tailored meditation
practices with cognitive and behavioral skills building. In a
convenient large-size format, the book includes instructions for
setting up and running MBRP groups, session-by-session
implementation guidelines, sample scripts, and 27 reproducible
handouts and forms. Purchasers can download and print the
reproducible materials at the companion website, which also
features audio recordings of the guided practices. A separate
website for clients provides the audio files only. New to This
Edition *Reflects clinical refinements, the growing MBRP evidence
base, and advances in knowledge about both addictive behaviors and
mindfulness. *Section on cutting-edge topics--culturally responsive
adaptations, alternative group formats and settings, dual diagnosis
groups, behavioral addictions, and uses of technology.
*Reproducible appendices: MBRP Fidelity Scale and quick-reference
guide to the intentions of each session. *Audio recordings now
available online.
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Mindfulness (Paperback)
Katie Witkiewitz, Corey R. Roos, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Sarah Bowen
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This clear and concise book provides practical, evidence-based
guidanceon the use of mindfulness in treatment: its mechanism of
action,the disorders for which there is empirical evidence of
efficacy,mindfulness practices and techniques, and how to integrate
theminto clinical practice. Leading experts describe the concepts
androots of mindfulness, as well as examining the science that has
led tothis extraordinarily rich and ancient practice becoming a
foundationto many contemporary, evidenced-based approaches in
psychotherapy.The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in
conditionsas diverse as borderline personality disorder,
post-traumatic stressdisorder, depression, alcohol and substance
use, emotional dysregulation,attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder, chronic stress, eatingdisorders, and other medical
conditions including type 2 diabetes andrheumatoid arthritis is
also described. The book is therefore invaluablereading for all
those curious about the current science aroundmindfulness and about
how and when to incorporate it effectively intoclinical practice.
Divided Spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of
Mexico's most iconic products. In doing so, the book illustrates
how neoliberalism influences the production, branding, and
regulation of local foods and drinks. It also challenges the
strategy of relying on "alternative" markets to protect food
cultures and rural livelihoods. In recent years, as consumers
increasingly demand to connect with the people and places that
produce their food, the concept of terroir - the taste of place -
has become more and more prominent. Tequila and mezcal are both
protected by denominations of origin (DOs), legal designations that
aim to guarantee a product's authenticity based on its link to
terroir. Advocates argue that the DOs expand market opportunities,
protect cultural heritage, and ensure the reputation of Mexico's
national spirits. Yet this book shows how the institutions that are
supposed to guard "the legacy of all Mexicans" often fail those who
are most in need of protection: the small producers, agave farmers,
and other workers who have been making tequila and mezcal for
generations. The consequences-for the quality and taste of tequila
and mezcal, and for communities throughout Mexico-are stark.
Divided Spirits suggests that we must move beyond market-based
models if we want to safeguard local products and the people who
make them. Instead, we need systems of production, consumption, and
oversight that are more democratic, more inclusive, and more
participatory. Lasting change is unlikely without the involvement
of the state and a sustained commitment to addressing inequality
and supporting rural development.
The Trunk Road is Esther Marshall Jessop's story: 'I'm scared of
the memories of the road - scared of the contents of the trunk. But
no one would ever have guessed. Then SHE sashayed into the Vicarage
- spilling out bosoms, pulling in men - unearthing memories that I
thought were buried forever. SHE and her family - steamrollering
their way into our lives - forcing us to reassess the past, brace
ourselves against the present and embrace a future we once would
have deemed unimaginable.' From the minute Julia waltzes into the
Vicarage, the only peace Esther knows is that given by the natural,
rural beauty of her surroundings: her garden and the otters, ducks
and wildlife which she loves. Esther struggles to keep herself
afloat on this poignant, funny, scandalous voyage. She doesn't know
it yet, but this is her time - her coming of age.
How do converts to a religion come to feel an attachment to it? The
New Muslims of Post-Conquest Iran answers this important question
for Iran by focusing on the role of memory and its revision and
erasure in the ninth to eleventh centuries. During this period, the
descendants of the Persian imperial, religious and
historiographical traditions not only wrote themselves into starkly
different early Arabic and Islamic accounts of the past but also
systematically suppressed much knowledge about pre-Islamic history.
The result was both a new 'Persian' ethnic identity and the pairing
of Islam with other loyalties and affiliations, including family,
locale and sect. This pioneering study examines revisions to memory
in a wide range of cases, from Iran's imperial and administrative
heritage to the Prophet Muhammad's stalwart Persian companion,
Salman al-Farisi, and to memory of Iranian scholars, soldiers and
rulers in the mid-seventh century.
How do converts to a religion come to feel an attachment to it? The
New Muslims of Post-Conquest Iran answers this important question
for Iran by focusing on the role of memory and its revision and
erasure in the ninth to eleventh centuries. During this period, the
descendants of the Persian imperial, religious, and
historiographical traditions not only wrote themselves into starkly
different early Arabic and Islamic accounts of the past but also
systematically suppressed much knowledge about pre-Islamic history.
The result was both a new Persian ethnic identity and the pairing
of Islam with other loyalties and affiliations, including family,
locale, and sect. This pioneering study examines revisions to
memory in a wide range of cases, from Iran's imperial and
administrative heritage to the Prophet Muhammad's stalwart Persian
companion, Salman al-Farisi, and to memory of Iranian scholars,
soldiers, and rulers in the mid-seventh century. Through these
renegotiations, Iranians developed a sense of Islam as an
authentically Iranian religion, as they simultaneously shaped the
broader historiographic tradition in Arabic and Persian."
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