Isla LOVES Pickle the adorable miniature Shetland pony who lives in her neighbour's field The best friends have loads of fun together They play & ride all over the island dressing up splashing in the sea & sharing snacks But sometimes the mischievous pair get into a bit of trouble -- Pickle loves to sneak out to visit Isla & thinks Dad's flowers are yummy! When Dad asks if Isla would like a pet she knows exactly which animal she wants But can Isla convince her dad that cheeky Pickle should come & live with them? The first in a new series about a feisty little girl & her pet Shetland pony who live on a Scottish island Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla & Pickle's light-hearted adventures There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate Mc Lelland brings the lovable pair to life in bright humorous illustrations ...

The cafe is boiling The atmosphere is clouded with bittersweet coffee Three years of desire rip through my body & burst from my lips Josh! His head jolts up For a long time a very long time he just stares at me & thenhe blinks Isla? Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris & after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break romance might be closer than Isla imagined But as they begin their senior year back in France Isla & Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures & the very real possibility of being apart Set against the stunning backdrops of New York Paris & Barcelona this is a gorgeous heart-wrenching & irresistible story of true love & the perfect conclusion to Stephanie Perkins's beloved series ...

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The essential introduction to Islam by a leading expert Hardly a day goes by without mention of Islam & yet for most people & in much of the world Islam remains a little-known religion Whether the issue is violence terrorism women's rights or slavery Muslims are today expected to provide answers & to justify what Islam is
- or is not But little opportunity exists either in the media or in society as a whole to describe Islam precisely the question this short & extremely accessible book sets out to answer In simple direct language it will introduce readers to Islam to its spirituality its principles its rituals its diversity & its evolution
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This exceptionally successful survey text introduces the teachings & practice of Islam from its earliest origins up to its contemporary practice John L Esposito an internationally renowned expert on Islam traces the development of Islam & its impact on world history & politics Lucidly written & expansive in scope Islam The Straight Path Updated Fifth Edition provides keen insight into one of the world's least understood religions It is ideally suited for use in courses on Islam world religions comparative religions & Middle East history & culture A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Islamic Studies Online (wwwoxfordislamicstudiescom) edited by John L Esposito is included with the purchase of every new copy of this text ...

Islam features widely in the news often in its most militant versions but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites the Sunnis & the Wahhabis & the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions Why is the greatest ' Jihad' (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world? In this new edition Ruthven brings the text up-to-date by reflecting upon some of the most significant changes in the Muslim world in recent years; from the emergence of al-Qaeda & the attacks on New York & Washington on 911 & the ensuing wars in Afghanistan & Iraq to the uprisings in the Middle East & North Africa Ruthven

Includes:: new material surrounding the concept of a globalized Islam bringing into question the effects of economic globalization the effect of international events in Middle Eastern countries the issues surrounding Islam & democracy & the reception & perception of Islam in the West ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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Now available in a fully-revised & updated third edition Islam History Religion & Politics provides a comprehensive & engaging introduction to the core teachings historical development & contemporary public struggles of Islam 224 pages Sonn Tamara ...

Covering a thousand years of history & an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India & China this text is a guide to the arts of Islam From the supreme confidence of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to the scores of exquisite buildings of Ottoman Istanbul; from the elegant palace complex of the Alhambra in Granada to the splendours of 17th-century Isfahan; from the virtuosity of Persian painting in the 15th century to the vivid ceramic tradition of Ottoman Iznik the evolution of the range of Islamic arts is explored Supported by a glossary of Islamic terms a timeline & maps which untangle the complex history of Islamic dynasties & their artistic achievements the book traces the architecture calligraphy book illumination painting ceramics textiles metalwork & other art forms of this prolific civilization whose works survive in abundance ...

Across the Islamic world illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia & adorning mosques mausoleums & palaces are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man In this excellent little book geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns explaining where they come from how to draw them & hinting at the Divine messages they encode WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information Fascinating FINANCIAL TIMES Beautiful LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS Rich & Artful THE LANCET Genuinely mind-expanding FORTEAN TIMES Excellent NEW SCIENTIST stunning NEW YORK TIMES Small books big ideas ...

Islamic geometric designs are admired worldwide for their beauty & marvellous intricacy yet in truth they are seldom understood Indeed their complexity & artistry can seem almost beyond the powers of human ingenuity In this handsomely illustrated volume artist & teacher Eric Broug analyses & explains these complex designs in their historical & physical context His own original drawings accompany magnificent photographs of mosques madrasas palaces & tombs from the Islamic world ranging from North Africa to Iran & Uzbekistan & from the 8th to the 19th centuries Chapters are devoted to each of the main families of geometric design fourfold fivefold & sixfold & to the complex combined patterns Every design is carefully explained & illustrated with a wealth of stunning photographs & clear meticulously detailed drawings Readers can follow the design processes by which these patterns were created & even learn to reproduce & invent geometric patterns for themselves using exactly the same tools as the Islamic craftsmen of old a ruler & a pair of compasses ...