The study of Islamic law can be a forbidding prospect for those entering the field for the first time Wael Hallaq a leading scholar & practitioner of Islamic law guides students through the intricacies of the subject in this absorbing introduction The first half of the book is devoted to a discussion of Islamic law in its pre-modern natural habitat The second part explains how the law was transformed & ultimately dismantled during the colonial period In the final chapters the author charts recent developments & the struggles of the Islamists to negotiate changes which have seen the law emerge as a primarily textual entity focused on fixed punishments & ritual requirements The book which

Includes:: a chronology a glossary of key terms & lists of further reading will be the first stop for those who wish to understand the fundamentals of Islamic law its practices & history

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A clear & up-to-date introduction to linguistics This best-selling textbook addresses the full scope of language from the traditional subjects of structural linguistics (relating to sound form meaning & language change) to the more specialised subjects of contextual linguistics (including discourse dialect variation language & culture & the politics of language) There are also separate chapters on language & the brain computational linguistics writing & first & second language learning Extensively classroom-tested this second edition has been revised to further support student learning with numerous new examples exercises & textboxes to model & contextualise key concepts Updated throughout to incorporate contemporary issues & events it

Includes:: worked examples of phonological analyses & multiple examples of a variety of World Englishes A rich collection of online resources completes the learning package

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Lively original & highly readable An Introduction to Literature Criticism & Theory is the essential guide to literary studies Starting at The Beginning' & concluding with The End' chapters range from the familiar such as Character' Narrative' & The Author' to the more unusual such as Secrets' Pleasure' & Ghosts' Now in its fifth edition Bennett & Royle's classic textbook successfully illuminates complex ideas by engaging directly with literary works so that a reading of Jane Eyre opens up ways of thinking about racial difference for example while Chaucer Raymond Chandler & Monty Python are all invoked in a discussion of literature & laughter The fifth edition has been revised throughout &

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- Feelings' Wounds' Body' & Love'
- to incorporate exciting recent developments in literary studies In addition to further reading sections at the end of each chapter the book contains a comprehensive bibliography & a glossary of key literary terms A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry & dauntingly theoretical this book will open the reader's eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of reading & studying literature



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Practical 'footsteps' to help you live well with a chronic pain condition If you live with a long term condition that causes you chronic pain then you are not alone Chronic or persistent pain affects many adults & children in many ways It can impact on your mood your home & work life your relationships your sleep your activities & all areas of your health It can take your life over Change is possible Effective pain management requires a practical multi-focused approach This self-help guide brings together tools that have worked with thousands of people with pain It guides you through skills that help you stop struggling & cope well with pain including Goal-setting making action plans & rewarding yourself Pacing your day to day activities & building in relaxation practice Developing healthy exercise & eating routines Sleeping well again Coping with setbacks ...

For 40 years Kleppner & Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics Now brought up to date this revised & enhanced second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- & second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics The book retains all the features of the first edition including numerous worked examples challenging problems & extensive illustrations & has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas It now features new examples taken from recent developments such as laser slowing of atoms exoplanets & black holes; a ' Hints Clues & Answers' section for the end-of-chapter problems to support student learning; & a solutions manual for instructors at wwwcambridgeorgkandk ...

An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care is designed to introduce medical terms to readers who have little or no prior knowledge of the language of medicine The latest edition of this hugely popular volume retains its effective approach to learning medical terminology by breaking words into their component parts & applying knowledge through exercises & examples from patient care Throughout the book information is organised into friendly accessible learning modules which are presented in a helpful template format Abundant fill-in exercises & helpful diagrams also aid the process of analysing & learning medical terms In this latest fifth edition Andy Hutton has brought the book completely up-to-date by with the addition of new exercises & more information on common pathological conditions medical procedures & laboratory tests Each unit now

Includes:: a comprehensive list of associated words that are often used in combination with specific medical terms in patient records & medical publications An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care is suitable for medical secretaries & clerical staff
- particularly those on AMSPAR courses foundation level nursing & allied health students CMA (AAMA) candidates & anyone undertaking the SQA National Progression Award in administration for medical receptionists & secretaries A self-directed learning package that requires no previous knowledge of medical terminology New design with icons to direct the reader & facilitate the learning process Case Histories help put the words into a 'real life' context Over 120 clear images enable students to associate medical terms with human anatomy & medical equipment Self-assessment modules allow readers to test their knowledge of the meaning of word components & their association with a disease anatomical feature or medical specialty Simple non-technical descriptions of pathological conditions symptoms laboratory tests medical instruments & clinical procedures Numerous fill-in word exercises to ensure fast & effective learning Comprehensive abbreviation lists & a glossary A valuable resource for readers taking the City & Guilds (AMSPAR) exams or CMA (AAMA) exams in medical terminology Fresh design & updated artwork program gives added appeal to the volume Each unit contains a list of common associated words often used in conjunction with specific medical terms in patient records & medical publications More information on pathological conditions laboratory tests & clinical procedures Self-assessment exercises on medical specialties Revised lists of common abbreviations associated with each speciality


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For many people taking some form of medication is part of everyday life whether for mild or severe illness acute or chronic disease to target infection or to relieve pain However for most it remains a mystery as to what happens once the drug has been taken into the body how do the drugs actually work? Furthermore by what processes are new drugs discovered & brought to market? An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry sixth edition provides an accessible & comprehensive account of this fascinating multidisciplinary field Assuming little prior knowledge the text is ideal for those studying the subject for the first time Part one of the book introduces the principles of drug action via targets such as receptors & enzymes The book goes on to explore how drugs work at the molecular level (pharmacodynamics) & the processes involved in ensuring a drug meets its target (pharmacokinetics) Further sections cover the processes by which drugs are discovered & designed & what has to happen before a drug can be made available to the public The book concludes with a selection of current topics in medicinal chemistry & a discussion of various key drug groups The subject is brought to life throughout by engaging case studies highlighting particular drugs & the stories behind their discovery & development The Online Resource Centre features For students Multiple Choice Questions to support self-directed learning Web articles describing recent developments in the field & further information on topics covered in the book Journal Club to encourage students to critically analyse the research literature Molecular Modelling Exercises with new exercises in Chem 3D New assignments to help students develop data analysis & problem solving skills For registered adopters of the book A test bank of additional multiple-choice questions with links to relevant sections in the book Answers to end-of-chapter questions Figures from the book ready to download Power Point slides to accompany every chapter in the book ...

DNA can be extracted & sequenced from a diverse range of biological samples providing a vast amount of information about evolution & ecology The analysis of DNA sequences contributes to evolutionary biology at all levels from dating the origin of the biological kingdoms to untangling family relationships An Introduction to Molecular Evolution & Phylogenetics presents the fundamental concepts & intellectual tools you need to understand how the genome records information about evolutionary past & processes how that information can be "read" & what kinds of questions we can use that information to answer Starting with evolutionary principles & illustrated throughout with biological examples it is the perfect starting point on the journey to an understanding of the way molecular data is used in modern biology Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre features For registered adopters of the book
- Class plans for one-hour hands-on sessions associated with each chapter
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An Introduction to Parallel Programming is the first undergraduate text to directly address compiling & running parallel programs on the new multi-core & cluster architecture It explains how to design debug & evaluate the performance of distributed & shared-memory programs The author Peter Pacheco uses a tutorial approach to show students how to develop effective parallel programs with MPI Pthreads & Open MP starting with small programming examples & building progressively to more challenging ones The text is written for students in undergraduate parallel programming or parallel computing courses designed for the computer science major or as a service course to other departments; professionals with no background in parallel computing ...

The second edition of this popular textbook builds on the strengths of the first continuing its reputation for clarity accessibility conceptual sophistication & panoramic coverage of personality & intelligence The authorship team is enriched by the addition of two high-profile international scholars Luke Smillie & John Song whose expertise broadens & deepens the text New to this edition Chapters exploring the neurobiological genetic & evolutionary foundations of personality; & emotion motivation & personality processes An enhanced coverage of personality disorders A thoroughly revised & extended section on intelligence which now addresses cognitive abilities & their biological bases; the role of intelligence in everyday life; & emotional intelligence A brand new companion website that

Includes:: a substantial test bank & lecture slides An Introduction to Personality Individual Differences & Intelligence Second Edition is a key textbook for all psychology students on a personality or individual differences course

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