Author: Aminah Beverly McCloud
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118273915
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day. A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences, and challenges Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central Asia Directly addresses controversial issues, including political violence and ‘terrorism’, anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to globalizing trends Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought
An Introduction to Islam in the 21st Century
Author: Aminah Beverly McCloud
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118273915
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day. A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences, and challenges Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central Asia Directly addresses controversial issues, including political violence and ‘terrorism’, anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to globalizing trends Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118273915
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
This engaging introduction to Islam examines its lived reality, its worldwide presence, and the variety of beliefs and practices encompassed by the religion. The global perspective uniquely captures the diversity of Islam expressed throughout different countries in the present day. A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, and global introduction to Islam, covering its history as well as current issues, experiences, and challenges Incorporates key new research on Muslims from a variety of countries across Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Malaysia Central Asia Directly addresses controversial issues, including political violence and ‘terrorism’, anti-western sentiments, and Islamophobia Explores different responses from various Islamic communities to globalizing trends Highlights key patterns within Islamic history that shed light upon the origins and evolution of current movements and thought
To Tame a Sheikh
Author: Olivia Gates
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426874766
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
He'd noticed her across a crowded room, and in that instant Sheikh Shaheen Aal Shalaan wanted her. With just a few words, Shaheen had his mystery woman in his bed, where she awakened passions he'd long denied. Then the sheikh discovered his lover's true identity. She was Johara, his childhood friend, now fully blossomed into a vision he could not do without. But his lineage demanded he take a wife of the throne's choosing. Anything else would have catastrophic results. Yet how could he turn away from the woman who carried his baby?
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426874766
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
He'd noticed her across a crowded room, and in that instant Sheikh Shaheen Aal Shalaan wanted her. With just a few words, Shaheen had his mystery woman in his bed, where she awakened passions he'd long denied. Then the sheikh discovered his lover's true identity. She was Johara, his childhood friend, now fully blossomed into a vision he could not do without. But his lineage demanded he take a wife of the throne's choosing. Anything else would have catastrophic results. Yet how could he turn away from the woman who carried his baby?
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night
Author: John Payne
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341799580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341799580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
THE DESERT KING(Colored Version)
Author: Olivia Gates
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596067740
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Princess Aliyah arrives to her wedding in a black wedding dress. This is a declaration of war to her husband, King Kamal. Seven years ago, the two were in a relationship, but he messed around with her and then left her. Now, the two of them end up in an arranged marriage, and she is being forced to give him an heir. Aliyah treats him coldly during the ceremony and that resistence awakens something within him. As the drums pronounce them husband and wife, Kamal takes Aliyah into the depths of the palace into his bedroom. Unable to hold himself back anymore, he rips off her black dress...
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596067740
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Princess Aliyah arrives to her wedding in a black wedding dress. This is a declaration of war to her husband, King Kamal. Seven years ago, the two were in a relationship, but he messed around with her and then left her. Now, the two of them end up in an arranged marriage, and she is being forced to give him an heir. Aliyah treats him coldly during the ceremony and that resistence awakens something within him. As the drums pronounce them husband and wife, Kamal takes Aliyah into the depths of the palace into his bedroom. Unable to hold himself back anymore, he rips off her black dress...
Encyclopedia of African History and Culture: The Colonial Era (1850 to 1960)
Author: Willie F. Page
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A comprehensive encyclopedia on African history with a broad cultural and geographic sweep, this outstanding new set covers African history from ancient times to the present.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A comprehensive encyclopedia on African history with a broad cultural and geographic sweep, this outstanding new set covers African history from ancient times to the present.
Scandalously Expecting His Child
Author: Olivia Gates
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373733585
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Will he renounce his birthright for the woman who carries his child? Find out in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates! Self-made billionaire Raiden Kuroshiro escaped a dark past vowing to reclaim his heritage. But when the woman who once betrayed him returns, his desire for her threatens his plans. So he swears he'll purge her from his system and be done with her... Scarlett Delacroix believes she's sinned beyond forgiveness. So she accepts Raiden's offer of temporary passion as her last chance with him. Then she becomes pregnant. But she and her baby have no place in Raiden's future--unless he walks away from all he's ever wanted...
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373733585
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Will he renounce his birthright for the woman who carries his child? Find out in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates! Self-made billionaire Raiden Kuroshiro escaped a dark past vowing to reclaim his heritage. But when the woman who once betrayed him returns, his desire for her threatens his plans. So he swears he'll purge her from his system and be done with her... Scarlett Delacroix believes she's sinned beyond forgiveness. So she accepts Raiden's offer of temporary passion as her last chance with him. Then she becomes pregnant. But she and her baby have no place in Raiden's future--unless he walks away from all he's ever wanted...
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
An Introduction to Islam
Author: Frederick Denny
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317347277
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An Introduction to Islam, Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. An Introduction to Islam places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live, engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. This text also reviews pre-Islamic history, so readers can see how Islam developed historically.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317347277
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An Introduction to Islam, Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. An Introduction to Islam places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live, engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. This text also reviews pre-Islamic history, so readers can see how Islam developed historically.
CONVENIENTLY HIS PRINCESS
Author: Miwa Tachiki
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596448892
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A beautiful millionaire. Their love is clouded by the bad rumors that surround him... Aram Nazaryan was one of the world's richest billionaires, but in the desert country of Zohid, he was famous in a different way. He was a horrible man who had played with and abandoned the royal princess to whom he had once been betrothed. Kanza had always believed the rumors, because the princess who had been abandoned was her half-sister. But after meeting him for the first time in over ten years, Kanza began to feel a connection with him. He proposed to her, but she was soon overwhelmed by a cruel truth. Is Aram's goal to marry royalty and get the minister's chair?
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN: 4596448892
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A beautiful millionaire. Their love is clouded by the bad rumors that surround him... Aram Nazaryan was one of the world's richest billionaires, but in the desert country of Zohid, he was famous in a different way. He was a horrible man who had played with and abandoned the royal princess to whom he had once been betrothed. Kanza had always believed the rumors, because the princess who had been abandoned was her half-sister. But after meeting him for the first time in over ten years, Kanza began to feel a connection with him. He proposed to her, but she was soon overwhelmed by a cruel truth. Is Aram's goal to marry royalty and get the minister's chair?
Claiming His Own
Author: Olivia Gates
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373732783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
It is only an affair...or so they believe in this Billionaires and Babies tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates From their first explosive night, Caliope Sarantos and Maksim Volkov agreed to no commitment, only pure pleasure. Then her pregnancy changed everything. Though the Russian tycoon made the baby his heir, he disappeared from Caliope's life. Now, he's back, offering everything he didn't in the past. But the shining promise of a happy ending is eclipsed by the shadow of his tragic past...and his dark future. Will Caliope's heart break again? Or will Maksim risk everything to claim this woman and child as his own?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373732783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
It is only an affair...or so they believe in this Billionaires and Babies tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates From their first explosive night, Caliope Sarantos and Maksim Volkov agreed to no commitment, only pure pleasure. Then her pregnancy changed everything. Though the Russian tycoon made the baby his heir, he disappeared from Caliope's life. Now, he's back, offering everything he didn't in the past. But the shining promise of a happy ending is eclipsed by the shadow of his tragic past...and his dark future. Will Caliope's heart break again? Or will Maksim risk everything to claim this woman and child as his own?