The essays in this book trace a rich continuum of artistic exchange that occurred between successive Islamic dynasties from the twelfth through nineteenth centuries--as well as the influence of Islamic art during that time on cultures as far away as China, Armenia, India, and Europe. Taking advantage of recent technologies that allow new ways of peering into the pasts of art objects, the authors break

pFrom the tumultuous 1960s through the 1990s, from Europe to Mexico and back to the San Joaquin Valley, em The Education of a Gringoem is a tale of doubt and redemption. It tells the story of Jimmy Welch who is confused, frustrated and unsure what to do when he is encouraged to reject and discriminate against Mexican immigrants. At first he joins in rejecting and disregarding them, but he has doubts

pstrongAn unexpected challenge was beaten, but not without death and destruction to Erik\'s and Jia\'s team.strongppbrppemWill the knowledge they gained be enough to pull more secrets into the lightemppbrppAssigned their first mission outside the Solar System, Erik and Jia head to Alpha Centauri on the trail of smuggled alien artifacts.ppbrppstrongThose who guard it are some of the conspiracy\'s most

Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there\'s a lot of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share their homes with a hedgehog.

pstrongA wonderful companion piece to emThe Bacon Treeem. In this story, the bacon tree shows the reader different flavors, styles, cuts, and types of bacon from all over the world. There\'s a lot more salty, greasy delight to enjoy from A to Z.strongp

pstrongIntroduction and Notes by John S. Whitley, University of Sussex.strongp pemWuthering Heightsem is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine\'s father. After Mr Earnshaw\'s death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine\'s brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine

p Towards the middle of the 20th century, scholarly research revealed that the fabled Silk Roads, far from being mere trade routes, were cultural highways that played a pivotal role in linking east and west, intermittently bringing together nomads and city dwellers, pastoral peoples and farmers, merchants and monks, and soldiers and pilgrims. The notion of movement is therefore central to an understanding

bA tantalizing biography for teens on Sarah Bernhardt, the first international celebrity and one of the greatest actors of all time, who lived a highly unconventional, utterly fascinating life. Illustrated with more than sixty-five photos of Bernhardt on stage, in film, and in real life. bbr br Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global superstar in the late nineteenth century--the

This book investigates how translanguaging is employed for pedagogical purposes and describes how speakers use translanguaging in specific multilingual contexts.

This is a curated and comprehensive collection of the most important works covering matters related to national security, diplomacy, defense, war, strategy, and tactics. The collection spans centuries of thought and experience, and includes the latest analysis of international threats, both conventional and asymmetric. It also includes riveting first person accounts of historic battles and wars.brbrSome

pGet introduced to front-end CSS frameworks using the latest version of Bootstrap. Through easy-to-follow instructions and examples, this book will prepare you to create powerful web applications using Bootstrap 4.5.p pThis updated second edition of iIntroducing Bootstrap 4 ibuilds your understanding of the basic rules of CSS, the SASS pre-compiler, Bootstrap, and how they work together. After learning

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS of AMERICA is a non-profit organization of veterans that have served in Naval Construction Force commands, who dedicate and pledge to preserve the fundamental ideals on which our Nation was founded believing in Justice, Freedom and Equality for all.

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Title 40 presents regulations governing care of the environment. Programs addressing air, water, pesticides, radiation protection, and noise abatement are included. Practices for waste and toxic materials disposal and clean-up are also prescribed.

This beautifully illustrated, easy to follow reference inspires kids to discover more about the Bible, with its unique presentation of historical stories and facts. Packed with features like 25 Facts about Music and Poetry and 35 Facts about Ancient Rulers, and dozens more on palaces, beauty, gardens, fashion, and other aspects of life during biblical times, i1,000 Facts About the Bible iis an engaging

EAN: 9780241376195Jansson TovePenguin Random House Children\'s UK 2019

This book covers a very broad range of topics in marketing, communication, and tourism, focusing especially on new perspectives and technologies that promise to influence the future direction of marketing research and practice in a digital and innovational era. Among the areas covered are product and brand management, strategic marketing, B2B marketing and sales management, international marketing,

bNATIONAL BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE - A searing, post-apocalyptic novel about a father and son\'s fight to survive, this tale of survival and the miracle of goodness only adds to McCarthy\'s stature as a living master. It\'s gripping, frightening and, ultimately, beautiful iSan Francisco Chroniclei.b pA father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged

Jun Kaneko, born in 1942 in Nagoya, Japan, and based in Omaha, Nebraska, since 1986, is revered for his role in establishing modern ceramic art, yet he has been equally prolific in a range of other media. This book offers an entirely new and detailed survey and analysis of nearly six decades of Kaneko\'s work in ceramics, drawing, painting, installation art, and opera design. Tracing the career of

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