Islam today is a truly global faith yet it remains somewhat of an enigma to many of us. Each & every day our newspapers are saturated with references to Islam; Quran Taliban Hijab Fatwa Allah Sunni Jihad Shia the list goes on. But how much do we really understand? Are we in fact misunderstanding? The Penguin Dictionary of Islam" provides complete impartial answers. It

Includes:: extensive coverage of the historical formations of the worldwide Muslim community & highlights key modern Muslim figures & events. Understanding Islam is vital to understanding our world & this text is the definitive authority designed for both general & academic readers."

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The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms & Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex & varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fourth edition it remains the most comprehensive & accessible work of its kind & is invaluable for student teachers & general readers alike. ...

A topic with ever-increasing appeal & scope Media Studies is attracting more & more higher education students as well as the thousands of practitioners within its various fields. Written by two prominent experts The Penguin Dictionaries of Media Studies" gives the definitive overview of this huge area covering print digital & broadcast media as well as the theories technicalities & key figures involved. This new addition to the highly-successful series of Penguin subject dictionaries is comprehensive authoritative & user-friendly
- a must for anyone with an interest in the media & the wider cultural arena."
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A definitive work...explains clearly & succinctly concepts & theories at the heart of European & American philosophy.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Science" covers all the important topics in this key subject area including chemistry physics molecular biology biochemistry human anatomy mathematics astronomy & computing. Superbly comprehensive & accessible this dictionary is the ideal reference tool for anyone who needs to understand scientific terms whether student researcher or enthusiastic layperson. This title provides clear definitions of some 7 000 scientific terms; gives succinct explanations of fundamental terms (ammonia base pairing cell) & more specialist concepts (allosteric enzyme Bravais lattice close packing); covers individual elements & chemical compounds in detail; contains appendices ranging from lists of SI units & fundamental constants to the periodic table & an outline classification of living organisms; &

Includes:: hundreds of illustrations & diagrams."

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Our very own national treasure (as declared by John Humphrys) David Crystal brings us yet another quintessential knowledge compendium. The new edition of The Penguin Factfinder" has been fully revised & updated to reflect recent changes in politics sport culture & the arts to the end of 2006. In an age where information is easy to find but hard to verify Crystal brings us a refreshingly straightforward resource. " The Penguin Factfinder" is about facts
- no jargon or flowery descriptions no error messages or anonymous sources
- just the basic facts from one of Britains most trusted & authoritative information providers. We believe every word to be true. Where else can you get a guarantee like that?"

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This newly revised & updated French Phrase Book" contains a wealth of useful words & phrases for travellers. The book



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The Penguin Guide to Punctuation is indispensable for anyone who needs to get to grips with using punctuation in their written work. Whether you are puzzled by colons & semicolons unsure of where commas should go or baffled by apostrophes this jargon-free succinct guide is for you. ...

The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings" brings together the experience & enthusiasm of four of classical music's greatest experts Ivan March Edward Greenfield Robert Layton & Paul Czajkowski to create an essential guide to the best recordings. Downloads CDs & DVD mean it is possible to listen to hundreds of thousands of classical recordings today
- but how do you pick your way through the vast array of music now on offer? With clear simple easy-to-use A to Z listings of composers & performers the pick of the latest CD releases as well as established landmark recordings short guides to ballet opera & the history of recording & indications of budget & mid-range price CDs this guide offers a treasury of outstanding music whether you are just starting to build a collection or tracking down a particular favourite."
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This new historical atlas
- richly illustrated with photographs artwork recreations & full-colour maps
- explores the worlds

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