Nasir al-Din Tusi: A Philosopher for All Seasons explores the life and work of the medieval Persian polymath Nasir al-Din Tusi (d. 1274) within the historical and religious contexts in which he was active during the course of his eventful life. The book brings to light the philosophical character of all the different intellectual areas and genres of writing that Tusi experimented with, including: metaphysics,

In this fantastical picture book perfect for fans of Aaron Becker\'s Journey, a human child and a child from another planet discover that no matter where you live or what your books are like, reading--and sharing--are universal. A cosmic celebration of the joy of sharing books and having new experiences awaits readers in this captivating wordless picture book for ages 4 to 8. A child busy reading in

Packed with hundreds of examples of classic and contemporary art, FOUNDATIONS OF ART AND DESIGN, 2E delivers a comprehensive guide to basic design that provides the ideal foundation to design principles. Appealing to readers at every ability level, the text\'s logical and structured organization moves from micro to macro topics, enabling learners to build on ideas and concepts of design and better

From cleaning to construction, from agriculture to domestic work, every day migrant labourers are exploited and enslaved. Extra hours are squeezed out of Polish food packers, and trafficked African children are used for forced labour. Low wages are used to drive down prices from the oil industry to airport services. In this book, Toby Shelley shows that current unprecedented flows of migrant workers

Modeling and Simulation of Computer Networks and Systems: Methodologies and Applications introduces you to a broad array of modeling and simulation issues related to computer networks and systems. It focuses on the theories, tools, applications and uses of modeling and simulation in order to effectively optimize networks. It describes methodologies for modeling and simulation of new generations of

A powerfully moving family memoir of loss, exile and self-concealment in Nazi Germany. The most familiar fate of Jews living in Hitler\'s Germany is either emigration or deportation to concentration camps. But there was another, much rarer, side to Jewish life at that time: denial of your origin to the point where you manage to erase almost all consciousness of it. You refuse to believe that you

Pathways to a Radiant Self leads you through a journey of discovering the seven vital energy centers (chakras) of your body. Clearing unwanted patterns and beliefs in each of these areas will help you shift your energy and heighten your inner awareness. Explore the connection between body, mind and spirit and how you create your life, from the inside out. Learn how to create a radiant

The third compulsive and gripping novel in the DI Lukas Mahler series from the winner of the Good Housekeeping Novel Writing competition

One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice. --New Age Journal In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds

Jealousy Treachery Mysteries Love Triangles Pigs Weddings Transformations Magic Potions Volcanoes Evil Spirits Mechanical Frogs And more Those crazy Olympians wreak havoc in heaven and earth in this action-packed, humorous adaptation of the myth of Pandora. Although this is the third installment of the Familia Mala series of novellas, it can be read independently from the rest. This novella

Picking mushrooms in the woods on a sunny day can be fun for the whole family . . . but only if you do it safely Here mushrooms are divided into four identification categories so anyone can recognize what he or she is looking--and forage without worry There are thousands of different species of fungi, so it can be hard to tell which are edible and which are poisonous when you are picking them for

Viktor Moskalenko\'s bestselling books \'The Flexible French\' (2008) and \'The Even More Flexible French\' (2015) were hailed by reviewers from all over the world as eye-opening, full of new ideas, easy to read, sparkling, and inspirational. Time has not stood still, and the popular French Defence has seen a lot of new developments, not in the last place thanks to Moskalenko\'s book. The Ukrainian

Award-winning poet, translator and academic, Jaume Subirana is one of Catalonia\'s most treasured poets, winning some of its most prestigious prizes for his poetry and essays. In an eloquent translation from accomplished poet and translator Christopher Whyte, The Silent Letter showcases Subirana\'s sharp observations, delicate eye for detail, stunningly beautiful images, and poignant suspension of

Conspiracy theories appear to be on the rise. A survey by New Science magazine found that the percentage of people believing in one or more conspiracies had risen from 15% twenty years ago to 35% percent last year. They are starting to become so much more than the obsession of fringe individuals. They are now shaping politics, media, the way we view life itself. Under the unprecedented global uncertainty

In republican Colombia, salt became an important source of revenue not just to individuals, but to the state, which levied taxes on it and in some cases controlled and profited from its production. The salt trade consistently accounted for roughly ten percent of government income.In the town of la Salina de Chita, in Boyac province, thermal springs offered vast amounts of salt, and its procurement

Support, celebrate, and grow your best teachers so that they stay in your school and continue to have maximum impact. Burnout and teacher turnover are on the rise, yet we often spend more of our energy on the underperformers. In this powerful book from bestselling authors Todd Whitaker, Connie Hamilton, Joseph Jones, and T.J. Vari, you\'ll learn why it\'s crucial to recognize your best teachers, going