From the award-winning designer Bruno Cathala Ishtar is a game in which you play the role of a gardener aiming to transform the dry desert into the Lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon To accomplish your mission you will have to plant flowers which if you place them well can help you gather precious gems & activate actions Whether to buy Trees (which will block the link between two Flower spots as well as earning you points) or to purchase upgrades (such as getting two more points per Tree card at the end of the game) collecting gems will be a crucial part of the game Get them before your opponents recruit apprentices send them to earn points in the copses of flowers you have created block others & think carefully of the upgrades to purchase if you want to become the best gardener at the end of the game! ...

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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 ...

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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 a faith that embraces all races & cultures has spread far & wide across the globe & today about one in five people in the world is a follower of the Islamic faith Few people have not heard about Islam or interacted with Muslims But many including some Muslims do not know much about Prophet Muhammad or what the Qur'an actually teaches Unfortunately the focus on terrorism may have resulted in an inaccurate & biased view of Islam & of Muslims in general Islam is not responsible for those Muslims involved in terrorism & violence; these Muslims make up only a tiny fraction of the vast majority of practicing Muslims who adhere to Islam & find peace & happiness in it Islam actually promotes peace & harmony Thus it is important for the world to discover what Islam really is & what it teaches This book explores the fundamental beliefs of Islam from its conception to what its adherents need to practise to be righteous & helpful to the peace & progress of one's country of residence & the whole wide world Presented in an elegant & concise way it explains the different aspects of the faith in topical form & clarifies misconceptions about Islam Through this book readers will be able to better understand & appreciate the truths & expectations of Islam for both Muslims & people of other faiths to work together to build a safer & more harmonious society for everyone ...

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 ...