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Translations of verses from the Qur'an thematically divided, offering the reader a snapshot of its teachings on a range of subjects.The range of topics is diverse and extensive, including: politics, economy, creation, the idea of God, the Prophets, and much more.Translations are by the first Muslim American to translate the Qur'an, T.B. Irving.Includes a detailed glossary, in addition to an index of Qur'anic verses and an introduction.

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Tazkiyah, self-development, lies at the core of Islamic life. Success in this life and the next depends very much on it. There are many works in Islamic literature on the subject of self-development, written from a variety of angles. This anthology has been compiled to meet the need for self-development from an authentic Islamic perspective.

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The most popular English translation of the Qur'an. It has been in print since 1935. The translator is Abdullah Yusuf Ali.This edition includes the complete English translation, a selection of Yusuf Ali's notes (472 in total) that help the reader to understand obscure or less understandable versesAlso included is an introduction to each surah (chapter) and a comprehensive index. The introductions provide a short precis of the purpose of the chapter followed by a selection of verses that summarize the content.Each surah (chapter) is also subdivided under separate headings. These headings are not in the original Arabic Qur'an and have been added to give English readers a clearer path through the text.Despite many editions of this translation being available this one stands out with its gold foil on the dust jacket, a leather finish with gold blocking on the papercase, a ribbon bookmark and a competitive price.There are numerous versions of Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation listed in the top 40 bestselling Qur'ans on Amazon.

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By ground-breaking academic, Mohammed Hashim Kamali, explaining new thoughts and solutions in the Islamic bond marketA collection of major writings explaining and discussing an increasingly important part of the Islamic finance industryUnique topic and discourse fit for course adoption in economics, Islamic Studies, and BusinessA topic which is currently under discussion in a number of circles and of growing significance in the West, as shown by the UK Prime Minister's opening of the sukuk market in the UK in 2013 to create a halal loan market for undergraduates and new businesses (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24722440)$1.3tn market – always growingOther titles introducing this subject are priced over $100. Very competitive price, which should appeal to any interested parties

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This book is a compilation of writings from contemporary Islamic scholars, explaining the key concepts about the religion of Islam. It not only covers the main articles of faith, but also looks into social principles, cultural institutions and contemporary problems being faced by Muslims.

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The field of robotic surgery is dynamic and fascinating. Surgical robots currently perform a wide range of procedures across a diverse group of specialties, and they have proven to exhibit a number of significant advantages over manual surgeries, including increased precision, less blood loss and pain, and shorter recovery times. In a rapidly changing world of technology, healthcare organizations may find it difficult to determine how to incorporate robotically-assisted surgical techniques into their systems..Essentials of Robotic Surgery provides comprehensive, detailed analysis of the current developments in robotically assisted surgery. Covered in the book are the most notable, current surgical applications, from coronary revascularization to prostate surgery, from the lungs and esophagus to the uterus, from sleep apnea to head and neck cancer..Edited by Drs. Manak Sood and Stefan W. Leichtle, this book details the history of robotic surgical technologies and techniques, while looking ahead to the possibilities contained within future applications. Essentials of Robotic Surgery is an ideal resource for healthcare professionals who are considering whether robotic surgeries may be right for their organization.

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Nikko loves bedtime. That's because his bed turns into a magical wrestling ring for the masked luchadores that he loves. They bounce up and down like crazy. His mom, of course, doesn't believe Nikko. She accuses him of jumping on his bed. But that's just not true at all. She just can't see what Nikko sees. And to prove his point—zoosh! Here comes luchador numero UNO with a golden mask and a silver cape. Oh, wow. Number TWO wears an orange mask with yellow flames. Another looks like a jaguar and he growls! A rooster! A bull with horns! And a dragon that breathes fire! And so it goes until TEN luchadores are jumping on Nikko's bed. That's when the Great and Mighty Nikko puts on his mask, taking on all ten wrestlers at once and defeating them soundly. Ahh, a fresh victory under his belt, now it's time for Mighty Nikko to catch some zzzzzs!Artist and storyteller Xavier Garza is celebrated for his lucha libre picture books and chapter books. Maxmillian and the Mystery of the Guardian Angel was a Pura Belpre Honor Book, 2012, and a ALA Notable Book, 2012. Xavier, who is a much requested storyteller for schools, has been a featured speaker at the American Library Association (REFORMA), the Tucson Book Festival, and the Texas Library Association.

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"I remember I believed all my problems would be solved, if only I were beautiful. Then I was beautiful."—Jonathan Mack, from his story «The Right Way to be Crippled and Naked.»Welcome to the worlds of the disabled. The physically disabled. The mentally disabled. The emotionally disabled. What does that word «disabled» mean anyway? Is there a right way to be crippled? Editors Sheila Black and Michael Northen (co-editors of the highly praised anthology [i]Beauty is a Verb: The New Poetry of Disability) join newcomer Annabelle Hayse to present short stories by Dagoberto Gilb, Anne Finger, Stephen Kuusisto, Thom Jones, Lisa Gill, Floyd Skloot, and others. These authors—all who experience the «disability» they write about—crack open the cage of our culture's stereotypes. We look inside, and, through these people we thought broken, we uncover new ways of seeing and knowing.

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"Chukfi is a trickster worthy of the name, and this fresh, funny tale makes an excellent addition to the genre." (starred reivew, Kirkus Reviews) Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2014 Silly kids, tricks are for rabbits! Chukfi Rabbit, that is. The laziest—and hungriest—trickster rabbit there is! Deep in Choctaw Country, Chukfi Rabbit is always figuring out some way to avoid work at all costs. When Bear, Turtle, Fox, and Beaver agree on an everybody-work-together day to build Ms. Possum a new house, Chukfi Rabbit says he's too busy to help. Until he hears there will be a feast to eat after the work is done: cornbread biscuits, grape dumplings, tanchi labona (a delicious Choctaw corn stew), and best of all, fresh, homemade butter! So while everyone else helps build the house, Chukfi helps himself to all that yummy butter! The furry fiend! But this greedy trickster will soon learn that being this lazy is hard work! A classic trickster tale in the Choctaw tradition. Greg Rodgers is a storyteller and writer. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and tells stories in schools, libraries, festivals, and tribal events throughout the country. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Leslie Stall Widener lives in north Texas in a one-hundred-year old farmhouse with her husband, also an illustrator. When she was a child, she explored every inch of her grandparents' Oklahoma farm, an allotment her grandmother received for her Choctaw ancestry. Leslie's latest book, a collaboration with her sister, is an illustrated history of fashion.

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