The Principles of Sufism (Al-Bāʿūniyyah ʿ)(Paperback)

The Principles of Sufism (Al-Bāʿūniyyah ʿ)(Paperback)

'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah of Damascus was one of the great women scholars in Islamic history. Born into a prominent family of pious scholars and Sufi devotees, 'A'ishah received a thorough religious education and memorized the Quran at age eight. A mystic and a prolific poet and writer, she composed

The Epistle of Forgiveness: Volumes One and Two (Al-Maʿarrī Abū L-ʿa)(Paperback)

Known as 'one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature' (Banipal Magazine), The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-'Ala' al-Ma'arri (d. 449/1057), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qari. With biting irony, The

War Songs (Shaddād ʿantarah Ibn)(Paperback)

Poems of love and battle by Arabia's legendary warrior From the sixth-century highlands of Najd in the Arabian peninsula, on the eve of the advent of Islam, come the strident cries of a legendary warrior and poet. The black outcast son of an Arab father and an Ethiopian slave mother, 'Antarah ibn

The Early Departure (Al-Sayyāb Badre Shākir)(Paperback)

These are selected poems of the eminent modern Iraqi poet Badre Shākir Al-Sayyāb (1926-1964) who developed a modern style in writing Arabic poetry, which soon became popular in modern Iraqi and, by extension, Arabic poetry. Though a couple of his poems were translated into English and French,

Leg Over Leg: Volumes Three and Four (Al-Shidyāq Aḥmad Fāris)(Paperback)

The life, birth, and early years of 'the Fariyaq'--the alter ego of the Arab intellectual Ahmad Faris al-Shidyaq Leg over Leg recounts the life, from birth to middle age, of 'the Fariyaq,' alter ego of Ahmad Faris al-Shidyaq, a pivotal figure in the intellectual and literary history of the modern

Making Mongol History: Rashid Al-Din and the Jamiʿ Al-Tawarikh (Kamola Stefan)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines the life and work of Rashid al-Din Tabib (d. 1318), the most powerful statesman working for the Mongol Ilkhans in the Middle

The Yoga Sutras of Patajali (Al-Bīrūnī Abū Ray&#)(Pevná vazba)

A brilliant cross-cultural Arabic interpretation of a key text of yoga philosophy The Yoga Sutras of Pata jali is the foundational text of yoga philosophy to this day and is still used by millions of yoga practitioners and students worldwide. Written in a question-and-answer format, The Yoga Sutras

A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century: Shaikh Ahmad Al-'Alawi (Lings Martin)(Paperback)

'Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages': this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of the book. According to the 'Journal of Near Eastern Studies,' it is 'one of the most thorough and intimately engaging books on Sufism to

Two Arabic Travel Books: Accounts of China and India and Mission to the Volga (Al-Sīrāfī Abū Zayd)(Pevná vazba)

Two Arabic Travel Books combines two exceptional exemplars of Arabic travel writing, penned in the same era but chronicling wildly divergent experiences. Accounts of China and India is a compilation of reports and anecdotes on the lands and peoples of the Indian Ocean, from the Somali headlands to

Counsel for Kings: Wisdom and Politics in Tenth-Century Iran: Volume II: The Naṣīḥat Al-Mulūk of Pseudo-Māwardī Texts, (Marlow L.)(Paperback)

A textual and contextual study of an early Arabic mirror for princes Mirrors for princes form a substantial and important genre in many pre-modern literatures. Their ostensible purpose is to advise the king; at the same time they assert that the king, if he is truly virtuous, will appreciate being

The Way of Abu Madyan: Doctrinal and Poetic Works of Abu Madyan Shu'ayb Ibn Al-Husayn Al-Ansari (c. 509/1115-16--594/1198) (Cornell Vincent J.)(Paperback)

This is the first English translation of works attributed to Abu Madyan, a seminal figure of Sufism in Muslim Spain and North Africa. The oeuvre includes doctrinal treatises, aphorisms, and poetical works, and so introduces readers to several of the most important genres of religious writing in

Arabian Satire: Poetry from 18th-Century Najd (Al-Shwēʿir Ḥmēd)(Paperback)

Satirical verse on society and its hypocrisies A master of satire known for his ribald humor, self-deprecation, and invective verse (hijāʾ), the poet Ḥmēdān al-Shwēʿir was an acerbic critic of his society and its morals. Living in the Najd region of the Arabian Peninsula, Ḥmēdān wrote

Quantum - A Guide For The Perplexed (Al-Khalili Jim)(Paperback / softback)

From Schrodinger's cat to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this book untangles the weirdness of the quantum

Assault on Reason - Our Information Ecosystem, from the Age of Print to the Age of Trump (Gore Al)(Paperback / softback)

A powerful indictment of the Bush-led radical Right's disdain for the principles of reasoned decision-making, and a rallying cry for a return to reason-based policies at home and

The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters (Mohler Albert)(Paperback)

Leadership Principles from a Renowned Agent of ChangeCultures and organizations do not change without strong leadership. While many leadership books focus on management oradministration, the central focus of The Conviction to Lead is on changing minds.Dr. Mohler was the driving force behind the

The Book of Tribulations: The Syrian Muslim Apocalyptic Tradition: An Annotated Translation by Nu'aym B. Hammad Al-Marwazi (Al-Marwazi Nu'aym B. Hammad)(Paperback)

Immortal Hulk Vol. 5: Breaker of Worlds (Ewing Al)(Paperback)

Collects Immortal Hulk #21-25. The horrific, critically acclaimed saga of the Immortal Hulk continues! General Fortean has been pursuing his undying foe for some time without success, and now he must make a fateful decision. There can be no more half measures. No weapon is off the table. Force must

Encyclopedia of Hadith Forgeries: Al-Asrar Al-Marfu'a Fil-Akhbar Al-Mawdu'a: Sayings Misattributed to the Prophet Muhammad (Al-Qari Mulla Ali B. Sultan Muhammad)(Paperback)

The Lifting of Secrets Concerning Forged Reports was written over four hundred years ago by a respected and prolific Meccan savant of Afghan origin. Mulla ‛Ali al-Qari (d. 1014/1605) was thoroughly familiar with the large body of critical literature on hadith forgery, which he refined and

Biology of Aging (McDonald Roger B.)(Paperback)

Biology of Aging, Second Edition presents the biological principles that have led to a new understanding of the causes of aging and describes how these basic principles help one to understand the human experience of biological aging, longevity, and age-related disease.　 Intended for undergraduate

The Astrology of Sahl b. Bishr: Volume I: Principles, Elections, Questions, Nativities (Ibn Bishr Sahl)(Paperback)

The influential medieval astrologer Sahl b. Bishr was at the center of Baghdad politics and conflict during key years of the 'Abbasid Caliphate, in the early 800s. In this volume, leading astrological translator Benjamin Dykes presents six of his most important works, translated from the Arabic

The 25 Biblical Laws of Success: Powerful Principles to Transform Your Career and Business (Douglas William)(Paperback)

The Bible provides ancient wisdom and values that can lead to a life of great success today. After years of biblical study and personal experience, William Douglas and Rubens Teixeira have identified twenty-five key principles that are of central importance to the pursuit of a successful career and

Forty Hadith (Al-Nawawi Yahya B. Sharaf)(Paperback)

This collection of 40 hadith by one of the most notable compilers of hadith provides a useful introduction to the study of the Prophet's sayings, which, together with the Qur'an, contains the essential teachings of

Neoliberalism: A Very Short Introduction (Steger Manfred B.)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Anchored in the principles of free-market economics, neoliberalism emerged in the 1990s as the world's most dominant economic paradigm. It has been associated with various political leaders from Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and Bill

The 25 Biblical Laws of Partnership with God: Powerful Principles for Success in Life and Work (Douglas William)(Paperback)

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to enter into a business partnership with God? In The 25 Biblical Laws of Partnership with God, William Douglas and Rubens Teixeira reveal that God wants to be a part of not just your spiritual life but your entire life. God wants to participate in your