Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali The Holy Qur'an (also known as The Koran) is the sacred book of Islam It is the word of God whose truth was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years As it was revealed so it was committed to memory by his companions though written copies were also made by literate believers during the lifetime of the Prophet The first full compilation was by Abu Bakar the first Caliph & it was then recompiled in the original dialect by the third Caliph Uthman after the best reciters had fallen in battle Muslims believe that the truths of The Holy Qur'an are fully & authentically revealed only in the original classical Arabic However as the influence of Islam grows & spreads to the modern world it is recognised that translation is an important element in introducing & explaining Islam to a wider audience This translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali is considered to be the most faithful rendering available in English ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES & ECONOMIST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016'A definitive study of the amorphous state that lasted a thousand years The Holy Roman Empire deserves to be hailed as a magnum opus' Tom Holland Daily Telegraph ' Engrossing staggering a book that is relevant to our own times' The Times' Masterly If like most people you know little more about the Holy Roman Empire other than Voltaire's bon mot
- neither holy nor Roman nor an empire
- then this is the book for you' Daniel Johnson Sunday Times'A history that helps us understand Europe's problems today interesting & provocative makes the complex understandable' Christopher Kissane Guardian A great sprawling ancient & unique entity the Holy Roman Empire from its founding by Charlemagne to its destruction by Napoleon a millennium later formed the heart of Europe It was a great engine for inventions & ideas it was the origin of many modern European states from Germany to the Czech Republic its relations with Italy France & Poland dictated the course of countless wars
- indeed European history as a whole makes no sense without it In this strikingly ambitious book Peter H Wilson explains how the Empire worked It is not a chronological history but an attempt to convey to readers why it was so important & how it changed over its existence The result is a tour de force
- a book that raises countless questions about the nature of political & military power about diplomacy & the nature of European civilization & about the legacy of the Empire which has continued to haunt its offspring from Imperial & Nazi Germany to the European Union



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1364 The plague has returned & fear fills the air as the pestilence claims its first victims in Chesterfield When the local priest vanishes John the Carpenter believes the man is simply scared
- until he discovers a body left in an empty house Charged with finding the murderer by the coroner John must dig deep into the past to discover who in the present has enough hatred to kill But as the roll of the dead grows longer can he keep his family safe from malign forces outside of his control? The third title in a gripping series following the best-selling titles The Crooked Spire & The Saltergate Psalter
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Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908 this is both a love story & a novel of political awakening The central character Bimala is torn between the duties owed to her husband Nikhil & the demands made on her by the radical leader Sandip Her attempts to resolve the irreconciliable pressures of the home & world reflect the conflict in India itself & the tragic outcome foreshadows the unrest that accompanied Partition in 1947 ...

Maeve Binchy is one of Britain's most popular storytellers & these four tales demonstrate the warmth & compassion that have made her many novels bestsellers In ' Homecoming' read by Sean Campion the Brennans run Quentin's restaurant in Dublin for the owner who lives abroad But what will happen when he suddenly pays a visit? ' Telling Stories' read by Joanna Myers sees Irene's fiance turning up the night before the wedding with a face as white as the dress that is to be worn the next day Then trouble starts In ' Needy' read by Patricia Hodge Heather is painfully aware that Valentine's Day declarations of love should be viewed with suspicion even if the sender is the one she loves & in ' The Interview' read by Kate Binchy Bessie is deaf & needs a place in a special school But will she pass the interview? Finely crafted & full of wit & charm these are stories that no fan of Maeve Binchy will want to be without 1 CD 1 hr ...

Lily & her family are going for a walk with their dog Hugo when Hugo sniffs out an amazing secret A litter of kittens have been abandoned in the woods! Without their mother the kittens may not survive the night so Lily's family take them in Lily loves caring for the kittens
- & even Hugo does his best to protect the new arrivals But her little sister is afraid of cats & Lily knows all along that she won't be able to keep any of the kittens
- even her favourite the adorable Stanley All too soon the time comes for them to go to new homes How can Lily persuade her family that Stanley's perfect home is with her?

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Whilst making your own wedding cake can seem daunting it's actually easy when you've been shown the right materials & techniques In this gorgeous & essential book Natasha Collins (the owner of the homemade wedding cake business Nevie-Pie Cakes in Hertfordshire) reveals how a complete novice can create something stunning & inspirational for an unforgettable day With projects split into chapters entitled Romantic beginnings Putting on the glitz Laughing all the way to the alter Home (spun) is where the heart is & Magic in the air Natasha's recipes cater for all types of personalities & preferences There's a Nuts About You Hazelnut & Chocolate Cake for the romantic traditionalists; a Going for Gold Chocolate Orange Cake for those after something a bit more Hollywood; a Key Largo Coconut & Lime Cake for the couple who don't take themselves seriously; Love-in-a-box Short Bread Iced Gems & Melting Moments for the couple after a more homely feel; & a Lulled in These Flowers Elderflower & Gooseberry Cake for the non-traditionalists Each recipe is accompanied with stunning photography & an entertaining & instructional narrative which guides you through the whole process of choosing a design baking the cake embellishing it transporting it presenting it & serving it so the experience is as stress-free as possible Each project also

Includes:: a timetable indicating how long each part of the process will take as well as whether it's easy medium or hard & gives a schedule for when the cake should best be decorated & set up in relation to when it is going to be eaten Packed full of gorgeous wedding cakes & vital advice The Homemade Wedding Cake is the must-have cake baking & decorating manual for anybody looking to design & create something memorable for a very special day

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank) lives a solitary existence in a God-fearing mid-western town She is designated by members of her church to take back East three women who have lost their minds On the way from Nebraska to Iowa where those women will at last find refuge Mary Bee saves the life of Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones) a claim-jumper & outlaw He agrees to help in her mission through snowstorms & perilous encounters with settlers Indians & the harshness of the Frontier territory ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank) lives a solitary existence in a God-fearing mid-western town She is designated by members of her church to take back East three women who have lost their minds On the way from Nebraska to Iowa where those women will at last find refuge Mary Bee saves the life of Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones) a claim-jumper & outlaw He agrees to help in her mission through snowstorms & perilous encounters with settlers Indians & the harshness of the Frontier territory ...

This is a comprehensive guide to treating small pets such as dogs cats guinea pigs rodents reptiles & birds with homoeopathic remedies There are sections on getting started with homoeopathic remedies on homoeopathic first aid & on treating specific diseases 256 pages Day Christopher E I ...