Nourished by an admiration of Khayyam that has been with him since childhood, Aminrazavi's comprehensive new biography reintroduces the figure of Khayyam, and his great achievements, to the Western wo
Fear is a normal emotion. We all experience it when we are in danger (and sometimes when we’re not!), but usually it is fleeting. For some, however, fear is more extreme and disruptive than this: app
?Abd al-Malik, who came to prominence during the second civil war of early Islam, ruled the Islamic empire from 692 until 705. Not only did he successfully suppress rebellion within the Muslim world a
?Abd al-Rahman III (891-961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of al-Andalus (Islamic Spain and Portugal) and the first of them to take the title of Caliph. A strong leader and an astute politici
In 1933, Jews, and to a lesser extent, political opponents of the Nazis, suffered an unprecedented loss of position and livelihood at Germany’s universities. Of the 1700 faculty members who lost their
Information Generation is the story of the seminal role data plays in our lives and explains how the advance of our civilization has come hand in hand with our ability to collect and interpret data. S
Since the Holocaust, it has been almost impossible to hide large-scale crimes against humanity. In our communicative world, few modern catastrophes are concealed from the public eye. And yet, Ilan Pa
In this lucid and carefully constructed volume, feminist academic Kecia Ali examines classical Muslim texts and tries to evaluate whether a just system of sexual ethics is possible within an Islamic f
A new paperback edition of a hugely popular title whose hardback edition sold out in four months. Accomplished and prolific author and philosopher Avrum Stroll believes that although we are right to b
From the Big Bang to the Theory of Everything via the Selfish Gene and GM crops, Robert Matthews unveils twenty-five of the most revolutionary ideas in 21st century science. He describes the astonish
What do anarchists stand for? In this study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the different tactics and s
This ground-breaking book provides an examination of the new phenomenon of betweenagers; children who are maturing earlier; both physically and psychologically, and who are becoming increasingly sophi
As the U.S. strives to establish democracy in Iraq and contemplates its own democratic system in the wake of a series of controversial presidential elections, David Beetham offers new insights into de
This important work marks the first attempt to look at Khayyam's impact on the worlds of science, philosophy, and poetry. Uniting a personal journey with scholarly ambition, Aminrazavi's work debunks
Blending insights from a wide variety of sources, the author presents answers to some of life's most perplexing questions, drawing the wisdom of Greek mythology, existentialist philosophy, Romantic po
The only book written specifically for sufferers, as well as their carers and loved ones, this empowering book takes a sensitive and understanding approach to schizophrenia, providing all the informat
Kevin Hart introduces the reader to all of the major figures and issues in the field, including Derrida, Baudrillard and Foucault, as well as explaining what makes a thinker or writer postmodern.
This handy guide provides detailed coverage of all the key movements of the last 100 years of French though and gives short but readable accounts of the life, works and influence of famous philosophe
With coverage not only of India, but also of Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, this book surveys nearly 5000 years, from the early settlers of pre-history to the Tamil Tiger conflicts and the
The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely studied philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea
A comprehensive anthology, which draws on over one hundred different sources to provide an accessible overview of the interfaith world. Featuring key readings from all the major religions, and from so
Focusing on Rabi'a of Basra, a woman of unique personality and a true mystic, Margaret Smith's comprehensive book highlights women's contributions to the rich heritage of Islam. Surveying the female s
An authoritative and critically acclaimed book, in which the author traces the path of enlightenment as it is found in 37 pieces of Buddhist literature, known as the bodhi-pakkhiya dhamma. The result
This challenging new book reviews the ethics at the heart of the Islamic legal system, and suggests that these laws have been misinterpreted by certain sources in an attempt to control women.
This clear and comprehensive study of the long history of the Jewish people covers all the key issues, from the experiences of exile to the challenge of feminism and the split between Orthodox and non
Few historical figures are more central to the affairs of the present than Muhammad, and few religions have sought acknowledgement of their Prophet more avidly than Islam from Christians.Bringing a c
One in a series of books, a primer on Buddhism past and present draws on interviews with a diverse variety of practicing Buddhists from around the world to describe the history, teachings, rituals, an
Drawing on a wide range of sources, Muslim Devotions traces the stages in the evolution of Islamic theological thought from the first century of Islam to the present day.
Thoroughly revised in the light of recent scholarly discovery, this edition covers all the great prophetic figures, and also goes beyond the Old Testament to examine the role of prophecy in the New Te
Late one evening, investigative journalist Bastian Obermayer receives an anonymous message offering him access to secret data. Through encrypted channels, he then receives documents revealing how the
Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffe
This concise and authoritative examination of the development of Islam combines history, theology, and politics to provide a succinct and comprehensive survey of the history of Islam.
This concise encyclopedia features a complete historical survey of Judaism, covering figures from Cain to Chagall, topics from fasting to euthanasia, and locations from the Garden of Eden to the Waili
Using one item to represent the faith of each religious system, acclaimed theologian William Cantwell Smith explores the nature of religious experience across the world.
Religion and environmentalism are far more closely linked than one might think. It is an irrefutable fact that a healthy biosphere is a necessary precondition to any human activity, including religiou
