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If just the word “grammar” makes you cringe, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. In 37 Things to Know About Grammar, Matteson Claus takes an irreverent look at common grammar gaffes and gives you the tools to slay your grammar gremlins. 

• Puzzle out your verb tenses while you hang out with pirates.
• Parse your prepositions with camel-riding bank robbers.
• Conquer parallelism during a discussion of vampire viscera.
• Learn how to corral your commas while Petunia chomps a clerk.
• Avoid the dreaded sentence fragment and still have fun with Dick and Jane.
• And more!

Also included in this handy reference tool are lists of the most commonly misused and misspelled words. This is the book for people at work and leisure so spooked by the grammar gremlins that they’ve heard a bump in the night every time they put pen to paper. Until now.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
—Title IX’s first thirty-seven words

By prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education, the 1972 legislation popularly known as Title IX profoundly changed the lives of women and girls in the United States, accelerating a movement for equal education in classrooms, on sports fields, and in all of campus life.

37 Words is the story of Title IX. Filled with rich characters—from Bernice Resnick Sandler, an early organizer for the law, to her trans grandchild—the story of Title IX is a legislative and legal drama with conflicts over regulations and challenges to the law. It’s also a human story about women denied opportunities, students struggling for an education free from sexual harassment, and activists defying sexist discrimination. These intersecting narratives of women seeking an education, playing sports, and wanting protection from sexual harassment and assault map gains and setbacks for feminism in the last fifty years and show how some women benefit more than others. Award-winning journalist Sherry Boschert beautifully explores the gripping history of Title IX through the gutsy people behind it.

In the tradition of the acclaimed documentary She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry, 37 Words offers a crucial playbook for anyone who wants to understand how we got here and who is horrified by current attacks on women’s rights.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
—Title IX’s first thirty-seven words

By prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education, the 1972 legislation popularly known as Title IX profoundly changed the lives of women and girls in the United States, accelerating a movement for equal education in classrooms, on sports fields, and in all of campus life.

37 Words is the story of Title IX. Filled with rich characters—from Bernice Resnick Sandler, an early organizer for the law, to her trans grandchild—the story of Title IX is a legislative and legal drama with conflicts over regulations and challenges to the law. It’s also a human story about women denied opportunities, students struggling for an education free from sexual harassment, and activists defying sexist discrimination. These intersecting narratives of women seeking an education, playing sports, and wanting protection from sexual harassment and assault map gains and setbacks for feminism in the last fifty years and show how some women benefit more than others. Award-winning journalist Sherry Boschert beautifully explores the gripping history of Title IX through the gutsy people behind it.

In the tradition of the acclaimed documentary She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry, 37 Words offers a crucial playbook for anyone who wants to understand how we got here and who is horrified by current attacks on women’s rights.

The history of the 374th Troop Carrier Group written and is now published as a result of hundreds of requests from members of the group. their feeling toward their World War II organization was one of loyalty, love, and a strong desire to have their accomplishments recorded for history and posterity. Most men and women who performed deeds of valor in war were not writers. It was necessary for others to record their great deeds in combat operations. 

Most of the material in this book is supported by solid evidence of facts. The prime source of the raw material emanated from official documents, on-the-spot writing by individual officers, and men who had the ability to write short articles and essays of the events in which they were a part. Further, official orders and detail records at the squadron level provided precise times and places of events for accuracy of information. Occasional newspaper articles written by seasoned war correspondents provided background information and scenes and events by trained and qualified observers for national and international distribution.

Every effort was made to check and recheck information which was not officially documented by military authorities. The sources of many of the officers and men of the 374th still living were tapped to their limits. Literally hundreds of telephone calls were made to likely sources of information through contacts emanating from the numerous squadron, group and wing reunions held periodically since WWII.

The history of the 374th Troop Carrier Group written and is now published as a result of hundreds of requests from members of the group. their feeling toward their World War II organization was one of loyalty, love, and a strong desire to have their accomplishments recorded for history and posterity. Most men and women who performed deeds of valor in war were not writers. It was necessary for others to record their great deeds in combat operations. 

Most of the material in this book is supported by solid evidence of facts. The prime source of the raw material emanated from official documents, on-the-spot writing by individual officers, and men who had the ability to write short articles and essays of the events in which they were a part. Further, official orders and detail records at the squadron level provided precise times and places of events for accuracy of information. Occasional newspaper articles written by seasoned war correspondents provided background information and scenes and events by trained and qualified observers for national and international distribution.

Every effort was made to check and recheck information which was not officially documented by military authorities. The sources of many of the officers and men of the 374th still living were tapped to their limits. Literally hundreds of telephone calls were made to likely sources of information through contacts emanating from the numerous squadron, group and wing reunions held periodically since WWII.

Scholars are increasingly investigating photography’s broad cultural role, expanding our understanding of the diversity of photographic practices. Kim Timby contributes to this new history of photography by examining the multifaceted story of images that animate with a flick of the wrist or appear vividly three-dimensional without the use of special devices—both made possible by the lenticular process.

Using French case studies, this volume broadly weaves 3D and animated lenticular imagery into scientific and popular culture, from early cinema and color reproduction to the birth of modern advertising and the market for studio portraits, postcards, and religious imagery. The motivations behind the invention and reinvention of this pervasive form of imagery, from the turn of the twentieth century through the end of the pre-digital era, shed new light on our relationship to photographic realism and on the forceful interplay in photography between technological innovation and the desire to be entertained.

3D and Animated Lenticular Photography: Between Utopia and Entertainment is a profusely illustrated and engaging interdisciplinary study of a wide-ranging body of images that have fascinated viewers for generations.

Create cute pop-up animal granny squares with this collection of 3D animal granny square crochet patterns, previously published in 100 3D Granny Squares.

Choose your favourite from over 30 different designs including a rabbit, a cow, a sheep, a llama, a flamingo, a ladybird and many more. Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the animal granny square design. Use your squares for unique blankets and throws, for fun toys and accessories - the only limit is your imagination.

Animals featured: Sheep, Pig, Bunny, Mouse, Llama, Dog, Rabbit, Cow, Cat, Owl, Chicken, Bear, Flamingo, Penguin, Lion, Fox, Panda, Jellyfish, Whale, Shark, Crab, Terrapin, Fish, Shell, Turtle, Starfish, Spider, Beehive, Butterfly, Dragonfly, Ladybird, Frog, Snail, Unicorn, Turkey and Reindeer

Each pattern features full written instructions, as well as a crochet chart for easy stitching. Full guidance on all the crochet techniques needed is included at the back of the book.

The must-have crochet book on granny squares - over 140,000 copies sold worldwide!

The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this bumper collection of 100 3D granny square crochet patterns!

 Choose your favourite from 100 different designs including:

• Flora: Beautiful flowers including a roses, a daisy, and a sunflower.  

• Fauna: Adorable animals such as a cat, a panda, and a penguin.

• Food: Yummy treats like a cupcake, a waffle, and a pineapple.

• Holidays: Popular motifs such as an elf, some Easter eggs and a turkey.

• Motifs: Versatile patterns for hearts, a star, a rainbow and more.

Each design features a 3D element that is integral to the granny square design, adding depth and dimension to your crochet projects. Whether it's a pretty peony, a cherry pie, or a jellyfish, these 3D granny squares are sure to impress.

With easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams, you'll be able to create these stunning motifs in no time. Full written patterns are included alongside helpful full-colour crochet charts making this suitable for crocheters of all abilities.

Alongside 100 individual patterns, the book also includes 10 bright and beautiful projects that showcase how to use the 3D granny squares to create unique gifts for friends and family, including pot holders, pincushions, coasters, bags and pouches, play cubes, pillows, and wrist warmers.

With so many possibilities, you'll be inspired to create your own unique crochet projects using these fun and creative patterns.

A playful and practical card deck for every granny square lover featuring over 50 pop-up, three-dimensional granny square designs, adapted from the best-selling book 3D Granny Squares.

Each card showcases a vibrant photo of the finished square and basic instructions on one side and a clear crochet chart and colour key on the reverse — ideal for inspiration on-the-go or for planning your next project.

The deck also includes a 16-page booklet packed with essential information on reading charts, yarn selection, tools, and stitch techniques. Whether you’re a confident beginner or seasoned crocheter, these eye-catching 3D designs are perfect for adding texture, character, and flair to blankets, bags, accessories, and more.

• 52 3D crochet motifs in a durable, portable card deck

• Clear charts and concise instructions on each card

• Includes guide booklet with charts, stitch help, and material tips

• Perfect for mixing and matching squares in your projects

• Based on the popular 3D Granny Squares book

Shuffle, stitch, and create – one granny square at a time.

3D of Happiness covers a personal and scientific journey of searching for happiness through pleasure, meaning, and spirituality. It is the story of a former shepherd, Necati Aydin, who was at the bottom 1% of the world’s population, living in complete poverty and deprivation. He managed to acquire two PhDs and climbed to the top 1% in terms of possessions and position. Nonetheless, he failed to achieve happiness along the way. In 3D of Happiness, Necati shares his journey of having, doing, and being which turned out to be a cycle of deprivation, emulation, accomplishment, and disappointment. He reveals his success in finally finding happiness through a converging path of science, philosophy, and spirituality.

The first book on 3D printing just for woodworkers, with practical advice on how to fabricate your own tools and parts … and save money!

The blossoming technology of 3D printing isn't just for techies—a 3D printer is also the ideal tool for the traditional woodworker. Why waste money buying tools and parts when you can fabricate them yourself with your own 3D printer? You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by making your own tools—what's more, you can 3D print your own custom tools and parts that meet your unique needs.

3D Printers for Woodworkers is the perfect introduction to 3D printing for the woodworking hobbyist, covering the history and development of 3D printing and offering detailed comparisons of 3D printer models so you can confidently choose the right 3D printer for your needs. 3D Printers for Woodworkers also includes numerous screenshots for tools useful to woodworkers, plus information on 3D printing molds and hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, slides, and shims.

Comprehensive and user-friendly, 3D Printers for Woodworkers is the ideal book for all woodworkers who want to save time and money while producing exceptional results.

The book provides a detailed methodology for addressing the needs of material processing (polymer/ metals/ bio-gels etc.) and various engineering applications in the next 5-10 years. The book presents a detailed mechanical, morphological, thermal, and rheological characterization of selected materials and highilights the required environmental standards to be maintained.

Additive Manufacturing is a method of manufacturing parts and products directly from design data, by adding layers of materials in order to obtain the final shape and size with high accuracy and negligible waste. The book covers the latest developments of hybrid and bio-inspired 3D Printing, the use of Artificial Intelligence and the applications to Industry 4.0, real-time defect detection, hybrid and bio-inspired 3D Printing.

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The book introduces fundamentals of 3D printing with light, photoinitiating system for 3D printing as well as resins. Plenty of applications, trends and prospects are also discussed, which make the book an essential reference for both scientists and industrial engineers in the research fields of photochemistry, polymer chemistry, rapid prototyping and photopolymerization.

The book covers fundamentals of 3D printing with light, photoinitiating system for 3D printing as well as resins and applications. New to this edition: developments in photoinitiating systems, functional dyes and photocurable resins for 3D printing, 3D printing of microfluidic, biomaterials, ceramics and customized objects, dual wavelength systems, femtosecond laser nonlinear lithography and 3D printing with lambda-orthogonal photochemistry.

Many organizations believe that high-functioning teams hold the key to breakthrough thinking, superior customer service, and high-quality products. But, all too often, leaders and managers fail to support teams so that they can deliver on their promises. For instance, many leaders ask for teamwork, but only reward and evaluate individual performance; focus on the group at the expense of individual members; or leave team members to sort out their differences, leading to the formation of unhealthy cliques.

In 3D Team Leadership, Bradley L. Kirkman and T. Brad Harris present a dynamic new model for maximizing team performance. Previous books have treated teams as groups of people working interdependently, an approach that overlooks two crucial components: the individuals who make up the team and the subgroups that form within and between teams. To create a fuller portrait of team behavior, Kirkman and Harris propose an innovative "3D" framework that takes into account all three factors. Drawing on their own research, best-in-class studies, and extensive consulting, they show leaders how to properly diagnose the state of their teams, hone in on the element that needs attention, and seamlessly shift focus among the three components of teamwork as time goes on. Delivering practical guidance rooted in scholarship, 3D Team Leadership is a thoughtful and straightforward guide for the complex challenge of teaming today.

Die 3D-Ultraschalldiagnostik hat in den letzten Jahren die Betreuung in der Schwangerschaft erobert. Anfänglich bekannt für die schönen Bilder der Gesichter der Feten, hat sich der 3D-Ultraschalldiagnostik jedoch zu einem wichtigen Werkzeug in der Pränataldiagnostik entwickelt, das er in der Lage ist, die fetalen Organe unter normalen und auffälligen Bedingungen räumlich abzubilden. Dabei können viele Funktionen wie eine neu zu erlernende Software bedient werden. Die Autoren verfügen über 25 Jahre Erfahrungen auf dem Gebiet der 3D-Sonographie. Dieses Werk versteht sich als praktischer Leitfaden, um die vielen 3D-Funktionen zu erläutern. Das Buch ist in drei Abschnitte gegliedert: ein Abschnitt über die technischen Grundlagen des 3D-Ultraschalls, ein zweiter Abschnitt über verschiedene 3D-Rendering-Programme mit einer schrittweisen Erklärung ihrer Anwendung. Der dritte Abschnitt ist dem klinischen Einsatz von 3D bei der Untersuchung der fetalen Organe gewidmet.

In dieser 2. Auflage wurde das gesamte Buch neu überarbeitet.

Initially known for its beautiful images of the faces of babies, 3D ultrasound has, however, become an important tool in prenatal diagnosis for its ability to image fetal organs in normal and abnormal conditions. This book is a state-of-the-art work conceived as a practical guide to the application of 3D ultrasound in obstetrics. The authors of this book have extensive expertise in 3D ultrasound that spans for more than 25 years. The book has three sections: one section on the technical principles of 3D ultrasound, a second section on various 3D rendering tools with a step-by-step explanation of its use. The third section is dedicated to the clinical use of 3D in the examination of the fetal organs.

In this 2nd edition, the entire book has been revised and actualized.

This book explores one of the central questions that has haunted husbands and wives and lovers over the millennia of history: What kind of afterlife might they expect for their love once one or both of them have died? Focusing on the evolution of ideas about posthumous love within medieval and early modern Europe, the book includes many religions and cultures in order to understand how expectations about the afterlife differed across traditions.

El único hecho inmutable en la vida de Ferguson es que nació el 3 de marzo de 1947 en Newark, Nueva Jersey. A partir de ese momento, varios caminos se abren ante él y lo llevarán a vivir cuatro vidas completamente distintas, a crecer y a explorar de formas diferentes el amor, la amistad, la familia, el arte, la política e incluso la muerte, con algunos de los acontecimientos que han marcado la segunda mitad del siglo XX americano como telón de fondo.

¿Y si hubieras actuado de otra forma en un momento crucial de tu vida? 4 3 2 1, la primera novela de Paul Auster después de siete años, es un emotivo retrato de toda una generación, un coming of age universal y una saga familiar que explora de manera deslumbrante los límites del azar y las consecuencias de nuestras decisiones. Porque todo suceso, por irrelevante que parezca, abre unas posibilidades y cierra otras. 

«Siento que he estado preparándome toda la vida para escribir este libro», reconocía el autor de La trilogía de Nueva York en una entrevista con el director de cine Wim Wenders. 

Acogida por los medios como «la mejor novela de Auster» (Harper's Magazine), estamos ante un ejercicio soberbio de precisión narrativa e imaginación, llamado a coronar la carrera literaria de uno de los grandes escritores de nuestra época.

New York Times Bestseller,Los Angeles Times Bestseller,Boston Globe Bestseller, National Indiebound Bestseller

“An epic bildungsroman . . . . Original and complex . . . . A monumental assemblage of competing and complementary fictions, a novel that contains multitudes.”―Tom Perrotta, The New York Times Book Review

 “A stunningly ambitious novel, and a pleasure to read. . . . An incredibly moving, true journey.”―NPR 

 Paul Auster’s greatest, most heartbreaking and satisfying novel―a sweeping and surprising story of birthright and possibility, of love and of life itself. 

Nearly two weeks early, on March 3, 1947, in the maternity ward of Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the one and only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. From that single beginning, Ferguson’s life will take four simultaneous and independent fictional paths. Four identical Fergusons made of the same DNA, four boys who are the same boy, go on to lead four parallel and entirely different lives. Family fortunes diverge. Athletic skills and sex lives and friendships and intellectual passions contrast. Each Ferguson falls under the spell of the magnificent Amy Schneiderman, yet each Amy and each Ferguson have a relationship like no other. Meanwhile, readers will take in each Ferguson’s pleasures and ache from each Ferguson’s pains, as the mortal plot of each Ferguson’s life rushes on. 

As inventive and dexterously constructed as anything Paul Auster has ever written, yet with a passion for realism and a great tenderness and fierce attachment to history and to life itself that readers have never seen from Auster before. 4 3 2 1 is a marvelous and unforgettably affecting tour de force.

This is the first full-scale, verse-by-verse commentary on 4 Baruch. The pseudepigraphon, written in the second century, is in large measure an attempt to address the situation following the destruction of the temple in 70 CE by recounting legends about the first destruction of the temple, the Babylonian captivity, and the return from exile. 4 Bruch is notable for its tale about Jeremiah's companion, Abimelech, who sleeps through the entire exilic period. This tale lies behind the famous Christian legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and is part of the genealogy of Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle." Allison's commentary draws upon an exceptionally broad range of ancient sources in an attempt to clarify 4 Baruch's original setting, compositional history, and meaning.

It is easy to lose sight of what brings joy to one’s life when one is so busy tending to the needs of others. In 4 Minutes to Happy, Shemane Nugent offers indispensable guidance that helps readers identify and reconnect with the things that make them feel happy. With real life experiences as examples, readers discover their true, authentic self and become happier and healthier in only 4 minutes a day. The brief chapters provide healing strategies for the body, mind and soul. 4 Minutes to Happy also provides a journal space to dig down deep and stay focused. Throughout its pages, readers laugh, cry, and reflect to uncover the abundance of health and happiness that is waiting for them.

Four Saints in Three Acts by Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson was a major avant-garde phenomenon of the 1930s, an experimental opera that nonetheless achieved remarkable popular success. Photography was a key element of that success, but its complex roles in the construction, representation and dissemination of the opera have hitherto received little critical attention. The photographic recording of the all-African American cast in particular affords a unique insight into the complexities of Four Saints in relation to the Harlem Renaissance and the New York avant-gardes of the time.

This book, published in collaboration with The Photographers' Gallery, London, presents a wide selection of photographs of the cast, performances, and other material – many images reproduced for the first time – alongside essays by an international range of scholars exploring different aspects of the opera, including dance, fashion, music, and avant-garde writing, as well as photography.

LOVE IS A GAMBLE...

Mary’s got big dreams—starting her own event planning business, proving her brothers wrong, and escaping the rut of the family business. But when Alex Villa, the man who humiliated her on prom night, resurfaces in her life, those dreams might just be about to go up in smoke.

When Mary lands the high-profile wedding of the year in Las Vegas, it could be the career-making opportunity she needs. But there’s one catch: the bride demands Alex’s exclusive luxury hotel as the venue. Saying no would cost Mary a fortune—and possibly her reputation. Ignoring the unresolved tension between her and Alex? Not so easy.

Gone is the cocky teenager who broke her heart. Now, Alex is a powerful, enigmatic Vegas mogul whose presence still sends shivers down Mary’s spine. The heat between them is undeniable, but so is the painful history that lies between them—one her brothers would love to settle... with a punch.

Working together is a gamble, but what if the stakes are higher than they ever imagined? When old feelings resurface, will Mary take a chance on love again, or is the man who shattered her heart still the biggest risk of all?

4 WEDDINGS AND A FEUD is a sizzling childhood friends-to-lovers romance brimming with sizzling chemistry, second-chance love, and a touch of wedding chaos. It's the second standalone novel in the Forza Family series, perfect for fans of romantic comedy, steamy romance, and enemies-to-lovers tension.

Many people want to "take on" a discipline for Lent rather than "give up" something. One of the disciplines that many Episcopalians--and other Christians--wistfully think about taking on is the regimen of structured daily prayer that includes the course-reading of Scripture. Forty Days: The Daily Office for Lent offers an accessible, doable, toe-in-the-water introduction to the private recitation of Morning and/or Evening Prayer .

CONTENTS

• Rite two morning and evening prayer the Book of Common Prayer
• The collects, and all Bible readings for both lectionary years, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday
• The Psalter as prescribed and edited for each day in Lent
• An office proper for St. Joseph [March 19] and the Annunciation [March 25]

A forty-day spiritual journey of grief, healing, and faith grounded in one pilgrim’s journey on the Camino de Santiago.

40 Days and Nights on the Camino de Santiago is a spiritual travelogue and devotional inspired by a 500-mile trek across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago. Blending travel entries, scripture, and theological reflection, this unique guide invites readers into a rhythm of prayer, vulnerability, and presence. Each day’s entry explores a distinct moment on the trail—from solitude and struggle to grace and companionship—drawing out the deeper movements of the Christian life: separation, purgation, dying to self, and resurrection. A field guide that pairs a physical journey with spiritual exploration, it’s designed for readers who are seeking, struggling, discerning, hoping, healing, or just wandering.

How well do you know Jesus? This little book of daily readings introduces you to the character and life of Jesus Christ.

'My hope is that as you read, you'll discover, or will remember, just how central Jesus is to Christianity,' says Malcolm. 'Jesus didn't come to establish a religion, he came to change lives and to deal with the barriers that exist between God and us. Unfortunately, we Christians are very good at boxing him in. He doesn't like boxes - they feel a little too like tombs and Jesus has a tendency to refuse to stay in those. May you meet Jesus in a way that will change your life forever.'

A short prayer accompanies each section.

How well do you know Jesus? This little book of daily readings introduces you to the character and life of Jesus Christ.

'My hope is that as you read, you'll discover, or will remember, just how central Jesus is to Christianity,' says Malcolm. 'Jesus didn't come to establish a religion, he came to change lives and to deal with the barriers that exist between God and us. Unfortunately, we Christians are very good at boxing him in. He doesn't like boxes - they feel a little too like tombs and Jesus has a tendency to refuse to stay in those. May you meet Jesus in a way that will change your life forever.'

A short prayer accompanies each section.

This box set is a selection of six books each covering forty beautiful and most authentic Hadith from six different scholars. The Hadith are accompanied by an easy-to-follow explanation which makes it accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges. 

Each volume covers themes regarding manners and etiquettes, the character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge, and action, and beliefs.  The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavor of Hadith literature with the hope it opens the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith. 

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi. The Hadith are accompanied by an easy-to-follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges. 

This book aims to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, the character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action, and beliefs. 

The goal is to select Hadith with the view to build character, and promote spirituality, morals, manners, and ethics. Within this volume is a simple discussion of the theoretical parameters of praiseworthy characters every Muslim should aspire to achieve, supererogatory virtuous acts of worship, and the moral philosophy (in particular normative ethics) of these Hadiths. It is hoped that this will open the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith. 

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari. The Hadith are accompanied with an easy to follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges.

The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Sahih al-Bukhari.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Sahih al-Bukhari. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action and beliefs.

The goal is to select Hadith with the view to build character, promote spirituality, morals, manners and ethics. Within this volume is a simple discussion of the theoretical parameters of praiseworthy characters every Muslim should aspire to achieve, supererogatory virtuous acts of worship, and the moral philosophy (in particular normative ethics) of these Hadith. It is hoped that this will open the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith. 

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Sahih Muslim. The Hadith are accompanied with an easy to follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges.

The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Sahih Muslim.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Sahih Muslim. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action and beliefs.

The goal is to select Hadith with the view to build character, promote spirituality, morals, manners and ethics. Within this volume is a simple discussion of the theoretical parameters of praiseworthy characters every Muslim should aspire to achieve, supererogatory virtuous acts of worship, and the moral philosophy (in particular normative ethics) of these Hadiths. It is hoped that this will open the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith.  

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud. The Hadith are accompanied with an easy to follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges.

The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Sunan Abu Dawud.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Sunan Abu Dawud. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action and beliefs.

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Sunan al-Nasa’i. The Hadith are accompanied with an easy to follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges.

The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Sunan al-Nasa’i.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Sunan al-Nasa’i. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action and beliefs.

The goal is to select Hadith with the view to build character, promote spirituality, morals, manners and ethics. Within this volume is a simple discussion of the theoretical parameters of praiseworthy characters every Muslim should aspire to achieve, supererogatory virtuous acts of worship, and the moral philosophy (in particular normative ethics) of these Hadiths. It is hoped that this will open the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith. 

This book is a selection of forty beautiful Hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah. The Hadith are accompanied with an easy to follow explanation accessible to readership of all levels and all age ranges.

The aim of this book is to give the reader a flavour of Hadith literature within Sunan Ibn Majah.  The themes of the Hadith will reflect the unique Hadith collection in Sunan Ibn Majah. The idea is to present a selection of Hadith showing various aspects of the Islamic teachings. The Hadith will mainly reflect themes regarding manners and etiquettes, character of a Muslim, exhortations and admonitions, remembrance of Allah, knowledge and action and beliefs.

The goal was to select Hadith with the view to build character, promote spirituality, morals, manners and ethics. Within this volume is a simple discussion of the theoretical parameters of praiseworthy characters every Muslim should aspire to achieve, supererogatory virtuous acts of worship, and the moral philosophy (in particular normative ethics) of these Hadiths. It is hoped that this will open the doors for readers to enquire more about Hadith. 

This book is not about how to make money by consulting, coaching, or hosting webinars. It provides guidelines for speakers who want to get booked to speak…MORE! Inside these pages, CSP, CPAE and Hall of Fame speaker, Steve Gilliland, reveals the 40 critical steps that have led him to get booked for over 100 speaking engagements annually. His step-by-step strategy follows the curriculum of Steve’s online university, Speaker UTM, providing a blueprint for you to build your own substantial, sustainable and profitable speaking business.

Die Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) ist 2009 aus den ehemaligen Berufsakademien hervorgegangen, die 1974 zunächst in Stuttgart und Mannheim gegründet wurden. Der Standort Villingen-Schwenningen wurde bereits 1975, ein Jahr später, eingerichtet und begeht somit in 2015 sein 40-jähriges Jubiläum.

In den vergangenen 40 Jahren hat die DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen einen sehr erfolgreichen Weg zurückgelegt. Sie zählt 2.500 Studierende und bietet in Kooperation mit fast 1.000 ausgewählten Unternehmen und sozialen Einrichtungen 17 akkreditierte, praxisintegrierende Bachelor-Studiengänge in den beiden Fakultäten für Wirtschaft und Sozialwesen an. Für Absolventinnen und Absolventen eines Erststudiums, die bereits Berufserfahrung gesammelt haben, bietet die DHBW berufsintegrierende, weiterbildende Masterstudiengänge an ihrem Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Heilbronn an.

Die Lehr- und Forschungsgebiete der an der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen tätigen Professorinnen und Professoren sind vielfältig. Ihre Beiträge in der vorliegenden Jubiläumsschrift zeigen dies eindrucksvoll. In vielen dieser Beiträge kommt auch die besondere Bedeutung der engen Zusammenarbeit der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen mit ihren Dualen Partnern, insbesondere für das Feld der kooperativen Forschung, zum Ausdruck. Sie verdeutlichen den engen Kontakt und Austausch zur Praxis und den dort auftretenden Fragen und Problemen. Theorie und Praxis, die Dualität der beiden gleichwertigen Säulen, gilt neben dem Studium auch für die Forschungsarbeit an der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen.

Die Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) ist 2009 aus den ehemaligen Berufsakademien hervorgegangen, die 1974 zunächst in Stuttgart und Mannheim gegründet wurden. Der Standort Villingen-Schwenningen wurde bereits 1975, ein Jahr später, eingerichtet und begeht somit in 2015 sein 40-jähriges Jubiläum.

In den vergangenen 40 Jahren hat die DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen einen sehr erfolgreichen Weg zurückgelegt. Sie zählt 2.500 Studierende und bietet in Kooperation mit fast 1.000 ausgewählten Unternehmen und sozialen Einrichtungen 17 akkreditierte, praxisintegrierende Bachelor-Studiengänge in den beiden Fakultäten für Wirtschaft und Sozialwesen an. Für Absolventinnen und Absolventen eines Erststudiums, die bereits Berufserfahrung gesammelt haben, bietet die DHBW berufsintegrierende, weiterbildende Masterstudiengänge an ihrem Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Heilbronn an.

Die Lehr- und Forschungsgebiete der an der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen tätigen Professorinnen und Professoren sind vielfältig. Ihre Beiträge in der vorliegenden Jubiläumsschrift zeigen dies eindrucksvoll. In vielen dieser Beiträge kommt auch die besondere Bedeutung der engen Zusammenarbeit der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen mit ihren Dualen Partnern, insbesondere für das Feld der kooperativen Forschung, zum Ausdruck. Sie verdeutlichen den engen Kontakt und Austausch zur Praxis und den dort auftretenden Fragen und Problemen. Theorie und Praxis, die Dualität der beiden gleichwertigen Säulen, gilt neben dem Studium auch für die Forschungsarbeit an der DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen.

Seit Verabschiedung der Welterbekonvention 1972 erfreuen sich Schutz und Nutzung des Kultur- und Naturerbes zunehmender Beliebtheit. Im Laufe der Zeit wurden jedoch Nutzungskonzepte entwickelt, die nicht mehr allein vom Gedanken der Nachhaltigkeit getragen wurden, sondern zunehmend durch wirtschaftliche Interessen geprägt sind. In der vorliegenden Publikation werden erstmals der Entstehungsprozess der Welterbekonvention, die Konvention selbst mit ihren diversen Facetten sowie ihre Entwicklung zu einem der bedeutendsten Instrumente der UNESCO für den Kultur- und Naturgüterschutz aufgezeigt. Dabei wird deutlich, dass der Erhalt und die Nutzung von Erbe ein außergewöhnlich komplexer politischer, partizipativer und interdisziplinärer Prozess ist. In der Veröffentlichung werden diese Entwicklungen skizziert und Lösungsansätze für problematische Auswirkungen entwickelt.

By the author of Such a Lovely Little War and Saigon Calling, a stirring graphic novel about love, beauty, and war in 1950s Indochina.

40 Men and 12 Rifles is an expansive, gripping graphic novel set in Indochina in the year leading up to 1954, when the French-held garrison at Dien Bien Phu fell after a fifty-five-day battle, which lead to the end of the first Indochina war opposing both French and Nationalist Vietnamese forces to Ho Chi Minh's National-Communist underground state. Minh (no relation to Ho) is a young man from Hanoi, an aspiring painter who dreams of experiencing la vie de boheme in Paris's Latin Quarter. To dissuade him from pursuing an artistic life, his father sends him into the countryside to tend to the family holdings. He is soon pressed into serving with the Ho Chi Minh People's Army, where he becomes a soldier, and is co-opted by his leaders to the Communist propaganda machine, despite repeatedly defying his cadres—ideological Communist commanders with whom he disagrees— becoming both hero and anti-hero in the process.

40 Men and 12 Rifles is a moving and beautifully illustrated book about the human and artistic spirit of the Indochinese people, who persevered in the face of warfare and suffering.

By the author of Such a Lovely Little War and Saigon Calling, a stirring graphic novel about love, beauty, and war in 1950s Indochina.

40 Men and 12 Rifles is an expansive, gripping graphic novel set in Indochina in the year leading up to 1954, when the French-held garrison at Dien Bien Phu fell after a fifty-five-day battle, which lead to the end of the first Indochina war opposing both French and Nationalist Vietnamese forces to Ho Chi Minh's National-Communist underground state. Minh (no relation to Ho) is a young man from Hanoi, an aspiring painter who dreams of experiencing la vie de boheme in Paris's Latin Quarter. To dissuade him from pursuing an artistic life, his father sends him into the countryside to tend to the family holdings. He is soon pressed into serving with the Ho Chi Minh People's Army, where he becomes a soldier, and is co-opted by his leaders to the Communist propaganda machine, despite repeatedly defying his cadres—ideological Communist commanders with whom he disagrees— becoming both hero and anti-hero in the process.

40 Men and 12 Rifles is a moving and beautifully illustrated book about the human and artistic spirit of the Indochinese people, who persevered in the face of warfare and suffering.

JUSTICE is essential to the survival and flourishing of any civilization.

The words of God and His Messenger (sws) remind us of the centrality of justice in our lives and our societies. Injustice (zulm) is condemned repeatedly in the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet.

How are we to confront injustices in our personal lives, our communities and our societies? In an age of widespread injustices against the weak, the vulnerable and the dispossessed, how does Islam teach us to respond?

This unique commentary on forty hadith narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (sws) explores Islamic teachings regarding social justice. It covers a wide variety of topics ranging from the environment, racism, family relations, the rights of the elderly, the disabled, and humanity more generally. This book will take you on a journey through Islam’s rich heritage and the guidance it provides us to confront injustices in our societies today.

JUSTICE is essential to the survival and flourishing of any civilization.

The words of God and His Messenger (sws) remind us of the centrality of justice in our lives and our societies. Injustice (zulm) is condemned repeatedly in the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet.

How are we to confront injustices in our personal lives, our communities and our societies? In an age of widespread injustices against the weak, the vulnerable and the dispossessed, how does Islam teach us to respond?

This unique commentary on forty hadith narrated from the Prophet Muhammad (sws) explores Islamic teachings regarding social justice. It covers a wide variety of topics ranging from the environment, racism, family relations, the rights of the elderly, the disabled, and humanity more generally. This book will take you on a journey through Islam’s rich heritage and the guidance it provides us to confront injustices in our societies today.

In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and more.

From birthdays to DIY weddings, dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish guide is for anyone who loves to entertain. Make every meal an event by folding your napkins.