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The generation of men who accepted Islam with the Messenger were seekers of truth. They stood by him through unimaginable difficulties to give human civilisation a new and dignified way of life. They were revolutionaries at a time when humankind was craving for liberation. Men Around the Messenger contains stories of these heroic men.
This comprehensive volume includes the stories of sixty of the most important and influential Companions of the Prophet:...
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Women Around the Messenger collects the stories of the most important and influential women in Islam. Beginning with the mother of mankind, Hawwa (Eve), and moving through human history until the time of the Prophet Muhammad, this volume also covers the Mothers of the Prophets, the Prophet Muhammad's wives, his daughters and the most famous of the female Companions.
As an exemplary role model amongst men, the Prophet was considered to be the very...
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The generation of men who accepted Islam with the Messenger were seekers of truth. They stood by him through unimaginable difficulties to give human civilisation a new and dignified way of life. They were revolutionaries at a time when humankind was craving for liberation. Men Around the Messenger contains stories of these heroic men.
This comprehensive volume includes the stories of sixty of the most important and influential Companions of the Prophet:...
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Adeeb Khalid is the Jane and Raphael Bernstein Professor of Asian Studies and History at Carleton College. His books include Making Uzbekistan: Nation, Empire, and Revolution in the Early USSR and Islam after Communism: Religion and Politics in Central Asia. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
A major history of Central Asia and how it has been shaped by modern world events
Central Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries...
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Déraciner l'autocritique demande du courage et de la persévérance. Il faut commencer par l'identifier dans notre quotidien, à travers les voix intérieures négatives et le dénigrement de soi. Une fois détectée, elle doit être accueillie avec bienveillance, sans jugement. Puis, patiemment, lui opposer des pensées plus aimantes et justes, pour réapprendre l'affirmation de soi.En éclairant les puissants déterminismes qui façonnent notre...
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“If You Build It, They Will Excel” is written to guide and coach today's hospitality services managers on how to become effective and accomplished leaders, and how to build a great culture of excellence at their workplace. It teaches how to focus on people first, to treat them with respect, compassion, sincerity, fairness, and appreciation. It provides guidance on how to carry a leader's mindset and build great teams. It explains how to communicate...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The presidential seal is a stamp placed on all messages from the president to the U.S. Congress. The seal is also on the presidential flag. Its origins go back, in part, to the earliest days of the United States. Young history buffs will learn the background of the presidential seal, its design features, and its usage. A graphic organizer further explains this important American symbol.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Many children learn "The Star-Spangled Banner" in school, but some might not know the history behind the song. Today, most people only know the first of the four verses of the anthem. This colorful and accessible book explains this famous song's history, including who chose to make it the national anthem. Readers will sing along as they learn about one of America's most stirring and patriotic songs.
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The worst fears of a generation realized; climate change in its worst-case scenario.
Barbados 2050: Rising Tide is a science fiction short story that follows the main characters as they make a stand against climate change on the Caribbean island of Barbados.
When an unexpected message from the future is received by the world's first quantum computer, it confirms the scientific consensus that climate change is real and going to get much worse. Attempts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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The American flag has a long and storied history. The first United States flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. So, how did the current flag come to have 50 stars and 13 stripes? Your young historians will learn about the flag's development and the meaning behind the colors, stars, and stripes. Eye-catching photographs show how the flag has changed over time and how Americans honor their country's flag.
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In Making Uzbekistan, Adeeb Khalid chronicles the tumultuous history of Central Asia in the age of the Russian revolution. He explores the complex interaction between Uzbek intellectuals, local Bolsheviks, and Moscow to sketch out the flux of the situation in early-Soviet Central Asia. His focus on the Uzbek intelligentsia allows him to recast our understanding of Soviet nationalities policies. Uzbekistan, he argues, was not a creation of Soviet policies,...
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The novel encircle around the events of the World War II in 1942, when the Nazis were fighting with the Allied Forces in the Desert of Sahara. The entire story focuses on two soldiers, Captain Adam Rayan and Lieutenant Zayn Danyal of the 7th Indian Subcontinent Division of 12th Brigade of the British Army. The major portion of the novel deals with how both of the soldiers manages to escape from the Nazi occupied areas and how during their secret operations...
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Over the past few decades, we've experienced a leadership deficit not just in our workplace, but also in our communities and other important aspects of our lives. There is a way to cultivate leadership in yourself and others around you. It starts with you. Embed yourself in this remarkable story about Jim, a reluctant leader who with the help of his mysterious coach, applies the Five Cs of leadership to become an inspirational leader for his team...
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The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of America's independence even before the United States was formed. However, the bell rang for the last time for George Washington's birthday in 1846. With this informative book, readers learn why and how the Liberty Bell was made, how it cracked, and how it received its name. Historical photographs and a timeline help readers understand the importance of the Liberty Bell.
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Presupuesto, plan de jubilación, ingreso pasivo y finanzas personales
Lo esencial sobre las finanzas personales - presupuestación y sus consecuencias.
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Lo esencial para las finanzas personales
Presupuestación y sus consecuencias
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Equilibrio fiscal...
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Do you feel dizzy when you get up too quickly, when you change position in the bed, after air or boat travel, following an injury, or when you turn your head suddenly? You are not alone! Millions of people suffer from dizziness, but few know that effective treatment is available. “DizzyClear” provides easy explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatment. This book has been written by an experienced doctor who has successfully treated over a...
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The American bald eagle is the United States' national bird and emblem. You can see eagles on United States currency, official mail, and other important documents. Just how did it receive such an honor? Your curious readers will learn why the United States needed an emblem and how the bald eagle was chosen. A timeline helps readers see how this spectacular bird became so important to the American people.
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