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The first encyclopedia of Islamic political thought from the birth of Islam to today this comprehensive authoritative & accessible reference provides the context needed for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world & beyond. With more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries written by an international team of specialists the volume focuses on the origins & evolution of Islamic political ideas & related subjects covering central terms concepts personalities movements places & schools of thought across Islamic history. Fifteen major entries provide a synthetic treatment of key topics such as Muhammad jihad authority gender culture minorities fundamentalism & pluralism. Incorporating the latest scholarship this is an indispensable resource for students researchers journalists & anyone else seeking an informed perspective on the complex intersection of Islam & politics. It

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Through three editions over more than four decades The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry & Poetics" has built an unrivaled reputation as the most comprehensive & authoritative reference for students scholars & poets on all aspects of its subject: history movements genres prosody rhetorical devices critical terms & more. Now this landmark work has been thoroughly revised & updated for the twenty-first century. Compiled by an entirely new team of editors the fourth edition
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In the seven years since the publication of Principles & Practice of Bioanalysis bioanalytical methods have remained the same but their usage patterns have changed. This second edition of a bestseller provides an updated guide to the techniques used in developing & running ultra-trace analyses for drugs metabolites & other substances. Extensively revised this volume reflects the dynamic growth in methodologies that has occurred over the past five years. Each chapter has been overhauled or re-written to reflect modern practice. Experts in the field offer a logical path through the problems of small molecule bioanalysis enabling you to choose the appropriate methods of analysis across a number of fields including the agrochemical & pharmaceutical industries. They cover a wide range of analytical methods including mass spectrometry liquid chromatography immunoassay NMR & gas chromatography. Presenting the information in an informal & highly accessible style the book covers the theory & practice of bioanalysis enabling you to gain maximum benefit & to optimize analytical methods. With practical advice & guidance it delineates how to develop robust analytical methods for a range of compounds both natural & synthetic. Using these insights you can more easily recognize problems & quickly solve them. ...

Principles & Practice of Marketing is back for a seventh edition & continues to set the benchmark forachievement in introductory marketing courses across Europe. This edition has been rigorously updated by Professor David Jobber & new co-author Fiona Ellis-Chadwickto offer a contemporary perspective on marketing with the latest digital developments & ethical accountabilityemphasized throughout. Trusted by both students & lecturers this authoritative text is brought to life through engaging examples & interactive resources. You will discover: Behind the scenes secrets of marketing in the entertainment industry Why the Brazilian government have to respond to macroenvironmental forces to help save the Amazon rainforest How Ugg have managed to retain customer loyalty to the brand & sustain sales over the past decade Why Apple still remains on top in the Smartphone market How Toyota successfully re-launched their brand in South Africa Key

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Building on the strengths of the first edition this new edition of Principles & Practice of Research in Midwifery" clearly & concisely examines evidence based practice & research from a midwifery standpoint. This book provides an excellent introduction to the subject & looks at various methods & principles from practical & theoretical perspectives. Equal weight is given to the quantitative & qualitative approaches. New chapters on evidence based research & interviewing in qualitative research ensure that this edition is fully relevant to current research & practice. Written by authors with clinical & research experience this book is intended for midwives & student midwives participating in Diploma Advanced Diploma & first level degree programmes. It aims to increase research awareness & develop the skills of critical appraisal of research evidence that are essential to evidence based practice. Used in conjunction with other texts Principles & Practice of Research in Midwifery will give confidence to those undertaking research projects by helping to bridge the reality gap between research & theory & its application to midwifery practice." ...

The thirteenth edition of the phenomenally successful Principles of Anatomy & Physiology continues to set the standard for the discipline. The authors maintained a superb balance between structure & function & continue to emphasize the correlations between normal physiology & pathophysiology normal anatomy & pathology & homeostasis & homeostatic imbalances. The acclaimed illustration program continues to be refined & is unsurpassed in the market. The thirteenth edition is fully integrated with a host of innovative electronic media including Wiley Plus 5.0 (access purchased separately.) No other text & package offers a teaching & learning environment as rich & complete. ...

The ultimate guide for bank senior management: how to survive & thrive throughout the business cycle An essential guide for bankers around the world that reiterates that the primary requirement of banking--sound capital & liquidity risk management--has been forgotten The Principles of Banking serves as a policy guide for all market practitioners & regulators. Explaining the keys to success for all banks that bankers need to follow during good times in order to be prepared for the bad the book provides in-depth technical analysis of exactly what constitutes good banking practice. With an emphasis on viewing business cycles as patterns of stable & stressful market behaviour The Principles of Banking is an essential policy guide for today & tomorrow. * Illustrates how unsound banking practices that were evident in previous bank crashes were repeated during the creation of the 2007-2008 financial market crisis* Provides a template that can be used to create a sound liquidity & asset-liability management framework at any bank* An essential resource for the international banking community as it seeks to re-establish its credibility* Explains the original principles of banking including sound lending policy & liquidity management & why these need to be restated in order to avoid another bank crisis at the time of the next economic recession It's time to get back to basics in the banking community & The Principles of Banking shows exactly where to start. ...