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This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that e...

Robes and Honor is a fascinating exploration of the possible common origin and subsequent developments of investiture across medieval Christianity and medieval Islam. The ceremony in all of its cultural variety was much more than the public adoption of a high-value textile as symbol of office, within a culture, robing established a personal link 'from the hand' of the giver - king, pope, head of a sect, ambassador - to the receiver - noble, ge...

What sets this text apart from many others is its focus on the socioeconomic, political, and cultural milieu in which a new religious movement was born and has thrived, its discussion of the origins of Islamic law, spirituality and theology, mysticism, philosophy, and culture, and an appendix of individual page-length biographies of important figures. Also included is a helpful glossary of terms, a 'photo essay, ' selections from primary sourc...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...

The continuous advances in our understanding of hematology and neo­ plastic disorders have made possible this third volume of reviews. Their purpose is to summarize investigations which have defined new concepts, and, it is hoped, stimulate new ideas. In the choice of subjects, we have attempted to retain the balance between academic and clinical interests. We are grateful to the contributors, who have maintained the high stan­ dards set in th...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from e...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from e...

International in scope, Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers, Second Edition provides a clear explanation of the patent system and patent principles. Designed for non-lawyers, this new edition of a bestseller includes information on the patenting process, obtaining patent protection, and how to recognize patentable inventions and avoid legal problems of infringement.

Takes a fresh approach with a focus on the underlying concepts of precalculus. This book prepares students for a generation of calculus courses and allows instructors to become actively involved in the teaching process. It incorporates a number of learning features designed to ready students for a more positive calculus experience.

A portrait of the Samarran Turk community while in the employ of the 'Abbasid caliphate during the ninth century.

The Breaking of a Thousand Swords provides a portrait of the Samarran Turks as members of a community with a specific and complex history in the early medieval Islamic world. It considers: the encounter of the Turks as rough, non-Muslim outsiders, with the sedentary, urbane world of Baghdad, the closely related encounter of the Turks with the Islamic tradition in its urban, scholarly guise, the settlement of the Turks, in Baghdad then in Samar...

There are few things that stir up our culture more than sex, particularly sex and children. Sexual behavior in children represents, to far too many people, further proof of the moral decay of our society. Any issue that provokes as strong an emotional reaction as childhood sexuality is obviously in need of a rational discussion. The best features of thought and reason include their moderating influence on overheated and reaction emotions. Cons...

The 'Mysteries Uni-Verse' is a journey. A journey through the experiential mind and realities of 'Life.' It's no walk in the park, unless you dare to go there at night to meet with the complex and myriad of experiences you face when been thrown off track... down to the depths of human tragedy (in war), to seeing the light at the end of the path through the woods. Here, you'll see your demons, confront your fears, battle with yourself and overc...

The 'Mysteries Uni-Verse' is a journey. A journey through the experiential mind and realities of 'Life.' It's no walk in the park, unless you dare to go there at night to meet with the complex and myriad of experiences you face when been thrown off track... down to the depths of human tragedy (in war), to seeing the light at the end of the path through the woods. Here, you'll see your demons, confront your fears, battle with yourself and overc...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from e...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from e...

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