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Using the original writings of two Egyptian Sufis, Muhammad Wafa'and his son 'Ali, this book shows how the Islamic idea of sainthood developed in the medieval period. Although without a church to canonize its saints, " the Islamic tradition nevertheless debated and developed a variety of ideas concerning miracles, sanctity, saintly intermediaries, and pious role models. In the writings of the Wafa's, a complete mystical worldview unfolds, one ...

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Society is crumbling before Jake McCluskie's eyes. A desperate tension fills the streets as frightened people attempt to flee. The clock is ticking down to zero, but Jake has already lost all hope. As an extinction-class meteorite rockets toward Earth, Jake knows the end is near. But he is going nowhere-or so he thinks. Jake, a one-time promising author and now full-time bus driver, is still grieving and angry after the murder of his wife thre...

Society is crumbling before Jake McCluskie's eyes. A desperate tension fills the streets as frightened people attempt to flee. The clock is ticking down to zero, but Jake has already lost all hope. As an extinction-class meteorite rockets toward Earth, Jake knows the end is near. But he is going nowhere-or so he thinks. Jake, a one-time promising author and now full-time bus driver, is still grieving and angry after the murder of his wife thre...

Every major city has a secret police force, a select few that operate without rules. New York City is no exception and Dennis McNeil is no ordinary detective. A member of the Chief's unit, Mac is currently on paid leave with no plans to return. But the Chief wants him back in the "game"-where he belongs-and throws him a case he can't refuse. After all, how can anyone say "No" to a dying child? And that's what's happening to Moon Zollner. Dying...

A magnificent and affecting tale from the award-winning author of "If Nobody Speaks Of Remarkable Things" and "Even The Dogs", "Reservoir 13" explores the lives of those haunted by a family tragedy, told over the course of 13 years. 'McGregor writes with such grace and precision, with love even, about who and where we are, that he leaves behind all other writers of his generation, ' Sarah Hall.

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Jake McCluskie is back… last time, he was the Repairman, and he fixed Time and helped flush a demon back to Oblivion. This time, McCluskie is the Redeemer. He must redeem three souls and find Hell's Codes for the Angel of Death. In order to do that, he has to go to Oblivion-into his enemy's cage. No wonder the Redeemer always dies. Satan straightened up in the chair and reached into his coat pocket. "Oh, I almost forgot. As promised, I read yo...

Radiation Detection: Concepts, Methods, and Devices provides a modern overview of radiation detection devices and radiation measurement methods. The book topics have been selected on the basis of the authors¿ many years of experience designing radiation detectors and teaching radiation detection and measurement in a classroom environment.

Excerpt from The Wisdom of Waloopi ("Full fathom five thy Father lies.") How deep have they buried thee? Ben Lee - Since you would not creep like a serpent wise Nor, crouched to earth o'er the hummocked rise, Take a cautious word of me. ("Of his bones are coral made.") Would ye rather fling them free? Ben Lee - As they flung lang syne when the music played And the troop-ship parted man and maid, On the shore of Acadie? ("Those are pearls ...

Jake McCluskie is back… Last time, he was the Redeemer, and he redeemed three souls and found Hell's Codes for the Angel of Death. This time, McCluskie is Morning Star's Dog, let off his leash to stop the Horseman Pestilence from unleashing a plague that will exterminate Mankind. "Something, " I said, "I don't know what the hell it was-blocked the hole." The Devil's eyebrows twitched as he regarded me. His fingers moved, and a chair pulled awa...

Three excerpts from the eight stories ... Antietam I had read the cornstalks ranged between six and ten feet high, from my perspective, the stalks looked higher. The light wind eerily swayed the late summer corn, and the first slants of daylight hit the field. The glint of the sun bouncing off the bayonets chilled my blood, and with utter fascination, I watched the Confederates move about in the green and yellow of the corn like gray...

Using the original writings of two Egyptian Sufis, Muhammad Wafa' and his son 'Ali, this book shows how the Islamic idea of sainthood developed in the medieval period. Although without a church to canonize its "saints, " the Islamic tradition nevertheless debated and developed a variety of ideas concerning miracles, sanctity, saintly intermediaries, and pious role models. In the writings of the Wafa's, a complete mystical worldview unfolds, on...

Use science to lead the pack. "The Runner's Edge" introduces a three-step plan for using technology to monitor, analyze, and plan training for peak performance while avoiding overtraining and minimizing injuries. The book unlocks the mystery and potential of speed and distance devices, so you reach new levels and personal best times.