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Stones into Schools – Greg Mortenson

By books 24 on December 22nd, 2009

Stones into Schools . From the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education

In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways Read & Comment ›››

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Encyclopaedia Of Islam

By books 24 on April 24th, 2008

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM is by far the most exhaustivereligious encyclopeda ever developed. Only about two thirds completedthe work is already generally recognized as one of the greatest collective achievements of History of Religions scholarship. With the CD-ROM edition now available for instutions and scholars the availablity of this masterful reference work will have an even greater diffusion and influence than it already has. Also Brill is dedicated to providing timely updates to all registered owners as they become available. The result of decades of research and work, Brill’s THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM is generally considered as one of the major scholarly enterprises of this century. Its sheer size and scope are enormous. Its millions of words and thousands of articles contain a true mine of information of immense value for any student and researcher of the Islamic world. This renowned reference work is now available on CD-ROM. We tested the individual edition in English and found the work useful. We did have some problems with installation but Brill has provided quite clear online help. As a research tool THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM CD-ROM has all the advantages of electronic searchability with a number of unique advantages that unlocks its great wealth of detail in this reference work and thereby enhances research. It facilitates easy and efficient searching throughout this huge body of information. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM CD-ROM (EI CD) contains the volumes 1 to 9 (out of the prospective 13 volumes) and includes a large amount of figures, line drawings, genealogical tables and maps. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM CD-ROM makes use of cross-referencing hyperlinks in a way that has never before been offered in electronic publishing. Furthermore it contains indexes with hyperlinks to the main text. It allows for extensive, fully searchable bibliographies in English, and also offers advanced searching possibilities in Arabic transcription. By placing bookmarks and making notes the user has the ability to make annotations that can persoanalize research. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM CD-ROM is an invaluable reference tool that no scholar or researcher in the Islamic world can afford to be without, This CD-Rom edition is a groundbreaking development in Islamic Studies. See details

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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Love, Courtship, and Sexuality through History [Six Volumes]

By books 24 on April 21st, 2008

Sex and love are central to daily life and to all nations. But despite the universality of these sentiments, their expression is largely shaped by the cultures in which they occur. Thus the ancient Greek understanding of love and sexuality is very different from the modern American one, for example, and even within particular cultures there is a great deal of variation. This massive set gives students and general readers a sweeping survey of love and sexuality across periods, places, and cultures. Entries cover a wide range of subjects, including customs and practices, authors and works, concepts and institutions, and various other topics. Thus the Encyclopedia defines love and sexuality in terms of cultural contexts. The set includes volumes on particular eras. These are: Volume 1: The Ancient World Volume 2: The Medieval Era Volume 3: The Early Modern Period Volume 4: The Colonial and Revolutionary Era Volume 5: The Nineteenth Century Volume 6: The Modern World. Each volume is edited by one or more authorities on the era and includes numerous alphabetically arranged entries by expert contributors. Among the entries are:

Abortion, Adultery, Age of Consent, Bestiality, Birth Control, Bisexuality, Buddhism, Canon Law, Celibacy, Censorship, Circumcision, Cohabitation, Cosmetics and Perfumes, Daoism, Denis Diderot, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Fanny Hill, Benjamin Franklin, Geisha, Gothic Fiction, Hindu Literature, Homosexuality, Islam, Joan of Arc, Lesbianism, Lust, Magic, Marie de France, Marriage, Cotton Mather, Menstruation, Mesoamerica, Native Americans, Ottoman Women, Painting, Francesco Petrarch, Prostitution, Pueblo, Indians, Puritans, Rape Law, Scholastic Philosophy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Spermatorrhoea, Virginity, White Slavery, William Shakespeare, Bram Stoker, Tantric, Buddhism, Tom Jones, Venereal Diseases, Wedding Rituals, Wu Zetian

And many more. Because the volumes are multicultural in scope, they invite an easy comparison of sex and love across different groups of people. The volumes are fully illustrated and cite works for further reading. Students will welcome this set as a guide to daily life around the world, while general readers will be fascinated by its wealth of information. FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Conveniently organized into volumes on particular periods.
Includes numerous alphabetically arranged entries by expert contributors.
Entries discuss authors, concepts, practices, major works, institutions, customs, and other topics.
Fully illustrated.
Cites works for further reading.
Helps students appreciate cultural diversity.
Helps students learn about daily life through a topic of popular interest.
Supports the social studies curriculum by exploring the history and experiences of different peoples. See details

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