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The first study to analyse the leadership of the hajj in the formative period between the 7th and 10th centuries, assessing the pilgrimage from a political perspective. Shedding new light on the understanding of dynastic politics; the succession process and the definition of the poiltical entity that was the early caliphate.

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An exhilarating real-life Cold War thriller about the Americans who fought for Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution - then switched sides to try to bring him down

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The North Britons are the least-known among the inhabitants of early medieval Scotland. Like the Picts and Vikings they played an important role in the shaping of Scottish history during the first millennium AD but their part is often neglected or ignored. This book traces the history of this native Celtic people through the troubled centuries.

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"An eye-opening and timely look at how colleges drive the very inequalities they are meant to remedy, complete with a call - and a vision - for change"--

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Talks about Latin American Studies.

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In this work, the key issues of Mexican life are examined: the impact of emigration, the relationship between politics and economics and the cultural changes taking place. The United States' changing perceptions of Mexico are also discussed as the two countries move closer together.

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A classic comic adaptation from the acclaimed fantasy author Michael Moorcock! In this story Erekose assumes the role of "Clen of Clen-Gar," a noble of the land called the "Dream Marches", part of a greater land called "Heaven".

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Michael Moorcock's epic fantasy concludes!

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This collection examines how a range of recent and contemporary leaders have 'done God': their Christian background and formation; how it has informed their political values and agenda, their priorities and their rhetoric; and what all this says about Christianity and contemporary political power.

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The defeat of the Scots in the Battle of Flodden in 1513 left many of the leaders of Scottish society, including King James IV, lying dead on the battlefield.

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Food has always been a favourite subject ofthe world's artists, from still-lifes by Matisseand Picasso to the works of Claes Oldenbergand Andy Warhol. But how do artists eat The Modern Art Cookbook provides a windowinto how both great and lesser-known modernartists, writers and poets ate, cooked,depicted and wrote about food.

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The monarch butterfly is in serious danger. More than 90% of its population has been lost in recent years due to pesticides and other human activity. This book will show readers simple ways to help save one of nature's most beautiful creatures.

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The surprising story of how middle class Americans are reaching across class lines and taking a stand against an unfair economy.

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Originally published in hardcover in 2009.

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The Moray Way consists of all or part of three previously existing routes: the Moray Coast Trail, the Speyside Way and the Dava Way. Together they cover a huge and varied range of landscapes.This book is the ideal guide to much of what this beautiful and richly historical part of Scotland has to offer.

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The Moth Wing Diaries is a photographic narrative addressing themes of memory, providence, revival and dreams by Lori Vrba.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) and Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003). Presenting new images and ideas of the foot in a tantalizing way, The Mummy's Foot and the Big Toe is for all those with an interest in the humanities, languages, social sciences and anthropology.

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Well-known artists and performers are paired with interpretive essays by distinguished educators to produce a powerful case for giving arts a central role in education.

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Short biographies of the most influential Muslims in history and today. A must-have book.

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Short biographies of the most influential Muslims in history and today. A must-have book.

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In this authoritative and fully updated new edition, Alison Pargeter follows the twists and turns of the Muslim Brotherhood as it battled through the years of oppression under authoritarian regimes to finally become a key and legitimate political actor.

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A popular history that covers 800 years of the history of Islam in Bengal through the example of 42 inspirational figures up until the 20th century by the author of the bestseller The Muslim 100.