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Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi: Islamic Reform and Arab Revival (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Itzchak WeismannAbd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi (1855-1902) was one of the most articulate and original proponents of the reformist ideas underlying modern Islamic thought, as well as an early precursor of Arab nationalism. A journalist, political activist and author, he fiercely resisted arbitrary government, exploitation of the poor, and ulama and Sufis who supported the absolutist rule. Adhering to the reformist ideal of a return to the scriptures and the model of the ancestors (salaf) as a way to free Islam from the shackles of tradition and accommodate it to modernity, he suggested as remedy to these ills a democratic responsible government, the separation of religion and politics, and an Arab spiritual Caliphate.This is the first full scale biography of Kawakibi in any European language based on the memoirs of family and colleagues, archival material and his writings. It combines a narrative of his life set against the political and social realities of late Ottoman Aleppo, with a fresh look at his articles and books which considers their literary form - the independent journal, an imaginary secret conference held in Mecca, and a scientific study of the nature of tyranny - as part of their message.
'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Amr al-Awza'i (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Steven C. Judd&‘Abd al-Rahman b. &‘Amr al-Awza&‘i (c.707–774) was Umayyad Syria&’s most influential jurist, part of a generation of scholars who began establishing the first formal structures for the preservation and dissemination of religious knowledge. Following the Abbasid revolution, they provided a point of stability in otherwise unstable times. Despite his close ties to the old regime, al-Awza&‘i continued to participate in legal and theological matters in the Abbasid era. Although his immediate impact would prove short-lived, his influence on aspects of Islamic law, particularly the laws of war, endures to this day.
Abdi's World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun
by Myles Schrag Abdi Abdirahman"You cannot fail to be inspired by Abdi's story, an authentic tale by someone who clearly cherishes running and life." – Gary Lough, distance coach and former pro runnerAbdi's World is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life. Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the "Black Cactus," as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world's most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century is a story of resilience, commitment, and respect for friends and competitors alike—told here in a guide that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all Abdi. He has traveled the globe and shared his joie de vivre at every stop, showing a magician's ability to balance work and play that anyone young or old, in or out of running, could learn from to live a more meaningful life. Enter Abdi's World to join him on his insightful journey—and see what happens when you meet his stride.
Abducted
by Charlene Lunnon Lisa HoodlessIn 1999, at the tender age of ten, Charlene Lunnon and Lisa Hoodless were snatched as they walked to school. Over the next week, they were held captive, tortured, raped and almost killed. News of the girls' disappearance dominated the headlines, and the entire country held its breath, praying for their safe return as a massive police hunt failed to turn up any clues. But then a miracle happened. The girls were found alive, their abductor was arrested and the case was closed.But there was to be no such closure for Charlene and Lisa. Over the coming years, their friendship was strained to breaking point, as they struggled to reconcile themselves to their painful memories and to each other. Abducted is their astonishing first-hand, insider account of how it feels to be kidnapped, how they survived their horrific ordeal and how they have found the strength to move on and rebuild their lives.
Abducted: The Fourteen-Year Fight to Find My Children
by Jacqueline PascarlAt seventeen, Jacqueline Pascarl married a royal prince and embarked on what she believed would be a fairy-tale existence. But it soon became a nightmare. After years of abuse at the hands of her husband, Jacqueline escaped with her children, hoping to leave her past behind. But what followed would haunt her for the next fourteen years.In this heart-rending story, Jacqueline describes how her husband kidnapped their two young children and forced them to cut off all contact with her. She tells of the pain and helplessness she felt at their loss but also of how she channelled her grief, forging an existence as an aid worker and humanitarian ambassador, all the while desperately hoping to hear news of them.In 2006, she was reunited with her long-lost children, and in Abducted she reveals the dramatic events that led to their meeting. This is a candid, compelling account of living under the shadow of child abduction. It is an unforgettable ride through tragedy, loss and, finally, triumph.
Abducting a General
by Roderick Bailey Patrick Leigh FermorOne of the most daring feats in Patrick Leigh Fermor's daring life was the kidnapping of General Kreipe, the German commander in Crete, on April 26, 1944.Abducting a General, now published for the first time in the United States, is Leigh Fermor's own account of the kidnapping. Written in his inimitable prose, and introduced by the acclaimed Special Operations Executive historian Roderick Bailey, it is a glorious firsthand account of one of the great adventures of the Second World War. Also included in this book are Leigh Fermor's intelligence reports sent from caves deep within Crete, which bring the immediacy of SOE operations vividly alive, as well as the peril under which the SOE and Resistance were operating, and a guide to the journey that Kreipe took, from the abandonment of his car to the embarkation site, so that the modern visitor to Crete can relive this extraordinary trip.in Crete yet still retaining his remarkable prose skills, which bring the immediacy of SOE operations vividly alive, as well as the peril under which the SOE and Resistance were operating; and a guide to the journey that Kreipe was taken on, as seen in the 1957 film Ill Met by Moonlight starring Dirk Bogarde, from the abandonment of his car to the embarkation site so that the modern visitor can relive this extraordinary event.
Abdul Kalam
by N. ChokkanThis book is a biography of the former President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, an eminent engineer and scientist.
Abdul Kalam's Biography: అబ్దుల్ కలాం గారి జీవిత చరిత్ర
by Dr Velaga Venkatappayyaఅబ్దుల్ కలాం గారి జీవిత చరిత్ర , అబ్దుల్ కలాం గారి జీవితం లో జరిగిన సంగటనలు, విద్యార్థులకు రాష్ట్రపతి ఇచ్చిన సందేశం, అబ్దుల్ కలాం గారి విజయ రహస్యం, జీవిత లక్ష్యం, కలాంజీ ప్రోత్సాహంతో రాకెట్ ప్రయోగాలు, ప్రయోగాలు పరిశోధనలు గురించి, అబ్దుల్ కలాం గారి బాల్యం, ఉన్నత చదువులు, కలాంజి అందుకున్న అవార్డులు , కలాం గారు చేపట్టిన పదవులు, కలాం గారి ప్రో త్సాహంతో చేసిన రాకెట్ ప్రయోగాలు.
Abdul Sattar Edhi: A Mirror to the Blind
by Abdul Sattar Edhi Tehmina DurraniAutobiography of Abdul Sattar Edhi. His charity network has spread across the entire length and breadth of Pakistan and has extended his services internationally. The system he has established is a model for a welfare state that he hopes will one day be adopted by the Third World. (description from http://www.myoffstreet.com/Karachi/Post/2452)
Abdullah Gul And The Making Of The New Turkey
by Gerald MacleanDrawing on original research, including in-depth interviews with President Abdullah Gül himself as well as his wife and close circle of colleagues and friends, this fascinating account offers a portrait of a man who has been at the heart of the political, economic, and cultural developments that have brought Turkey to international prominence in recent years. In 2002 Abdullah Gül’s democratically elected party gained power and challenged Turkey’s political and religious legacy. Shortly after, Gül became a key player in Turkey's attempts to receive an accession date for the European Union. In 2007 he became the first president of Turkey who was also a devout Muslim -- causing political commentators to hail his victory as a "new era in Turkish politics” -- and he has since been a major figure in Turkey’s diplomatic relationships in the Middle East and international political arena. An essential source for students of contemporary Turkish culture and society, Gerald MacLean’s absorbing account of this enigmatic individual is accessible to a wide circle of readers and throws light on important episodes of Turkey’s recent history.
Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
by David S. ReynoldsNow an Apple TV+ documentary, Lincoln's Dilemma, airing February 18, 2022.One of the Wall Street Journal's Ten Best Books of the Year | A Washington Post Notable Book | A Christian Science Monitor and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020Winner of the Gilder Lehrman Abraham Lincoln Prize and the Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Award"A marvelous cultural biography that captures Lincoln in all his historical fullness. . . . using popular culture in this way, to fill out the context surrounding Lincoln, is what makes Mr. Reynolds's biography so different and so compelling . . . Where did the sympathy and compassion expressed in [Lincoln's] Second Inaugural—'With malice toward none; with charity for all'—come from? This big, wonderful book provides the richest cultural context to explain that, and everything else, about Lincoln." —Gordon Wood, Wall Street JournalFrom one of the great historians of nineteenth-century America, a revelatory and enthralling new biography of Lincoln, many years in the making, that brings him to life within his turbulent ageDavid S. Reynolds, author of the Bancroft Prize-winning cultural biography of Walt Whitman and many other iconic works of nineteenth century American history, understands the currents in which Abraham Lincoln swam as well as anyone alive. His magisterial biography Abe is the product of full-body immersion into the riotous tumult of American life in the decades before the Civil War.It was a country growing up and being pulled apart at the same time, with a democratic popular culture that reflected the country's contradictions. Lincoln's lineage was considered auspicious by Emerson, Whitman, and others who prophesied that a new man from the West would emerge to balance North and South. From New England Puritan stock on his father's side and Virginia Cavalier gentry on his mother's, Lincoln was linked by blood to the central conflict of the age. And an enduring theme of his life, Reynolds shows, was his genius for striking a balance between opposing forces. Lacking formal schooling but with an unquenchable thirst for self-improvement, Lincoln had a talent for wrestling and bawdy jokes that made him popular with his peers, even as his appetite for poetry and prodigious gifts for memorization set him apart from them through his childhood, his years as a lawyer, and his entrance into politics.No one can transcend the limitations of their time, and Lincoln was no exception. But what emerges from Reynolds's masterful reckoning is a man who at each stage in his life managed to arrive at a broader view of things than all but his most enlightened peers. As a politician, he moved too slowly for some and too swiftly for many, but he always pushed toward justice while keeping the whole nation in mind. Abe culminates, of course, in the Civil War, the defining test of Lincoln and his beloved country. Reynolds shows us the extraordinary range of cultural knowledge Lincoln drew from as he shaped a vision of true union, transforming, in Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, "the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood." Abraham Lincoln did not come out of nowhere. But if he was shaped by his times, he also managed at his life's fateful hour to shape them to an extent few could have foreseen. Ultimately, this is the great drama that astonishes us still, and that Abe brings to fresh and vivid life. The measure of that life will always be part of our American education.
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books
by Kay Winters Nancy CarpenterLearn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls “a moving tribute to the power of books and words.” <P><P>In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. <P><P>When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. <P><P>He loved books. They changed his life. He changed the world. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 700
Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington, 1837-1863
by Cheryl HarnessThis sequel to "Abe Lincoln: The Frontier Days, 1809-1837" follows Lincoln's life from the age of 28, when he arrives in Springfield, Illinois, ready to take up his post in the state legislature, to his assassination in 1865.
Abe Lincoln Grows Up
by Carl Sandburg James DaughertyFrom the author of 'Biography of Lincoln', this book introduces the journey of Abe from childhood to adulthood and what transformed the young man to rise above the ordinary to be one of the finest presidents of America.
Abe Lincoln Remembers
by Ann Turner"I told Mary that tonight is a time to be happy. As we wait to go see a play, I think again of that little house, the small window, the piece of sky with two birds and one squirrel. How much has come to pass since then. "One evening in 1865 President Abraham Lincoln sits quietly in the White House. He is waiting for his wife, Mary. Tonight they will go to the theater to see a play. It has been a long time since the President has allowed himself an evening of rest. While he waits, he thinks back on his life and the long journey from a small log cabin in Kentucky to the stately White House in Washington, a journey filled with the greatest joys and the deepest sorrows. Extraordinarily moving text and stunning, historically accurate paintings join together to present a fictional portrait of one of the most revered figures in American history.
Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step Into Reading Ser.)
by Martha BrennerWas Abe Lincoln absent-minded? Indeed! President Lincoln came up with a trick involving his stovepipe hat to nudge his memory! Fascinating anecdotes and historical context enrich this expanded biographical picture book that brings to life one of our nation's most revered presidents.Long before he became the 16th president, Abe Lincoln started out as a frontier lawyer. He resorted to sticking letters and notes deep inside his hat so they stayed handy. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart's clever art makes history more appealing than ever. Including both humor and painful, hard-hitting American history, this new edition traces Lincoln's evolution into a compelling commander-in-chief during a contentious time in our nation's history. Young readers will be intrigued!
Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading)
by Martha Brenner Donald CookIllus. in full color. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When he took off his hat, it was all there!
Abel Carlevaro. Un nuevo mundo en la guitarra
by Alfredo EscandeLa biografía de Abel Carlevaro, elmúsico uruguayo de mayor trascendencia mundial e histórica en eluniverso de la guitarra llamada clásica. La biografía de Abel Carlevaro, elmúsico uruguayo de mayor trascendencia mundial e histórica en eluniverso de la guitarra llamada clásica.Abel Carlevaromarcó en forma indeleble la segunda mitad del siglo XX en el universo dela guitarra llamada clásica, como ningún otro instrumentista de suépoca.Según el autor de este libro (discípulo y asistentepedagógico del gran maestro compatriota durante casi treinta años), esteuruguayo cosmopolita pero volvedor, que nunca aceptó vivir fuera deMontevideo, austero y esquivo a cualquier forma de protagonismomediático, no dejó de hacer contribuciones sustanciales que alteraronpara siempre lo que había sido hasta entonces la tradición guitarrísticaque provenía de Europa, y luego de haber prácticamente revolucionadodesde sus propias bases la técnica, las pautas estéticas y la pedagogíadel instrumento, abrió para la guitarra todo un mundo nuevo marcado poraquella visión universalista y constructiva legataria de la influenciatorresgarciana y que se convirtió en piedra angular del desarrollofuturo de esta rama del arte.En las páginas de su libro, AlfredoEscande recorre los más de ochenta años de la vida de este guitarrista(interprete excelso y singular), y estudia en profundidad el conjunto depersonajes y hechos culturales cuya influencia Carlevaro asimiló en elmarco de su Montevideo natal, y que luego volcó a su creación musical ypedagógica, para vestirla con la especial impronta que lo distinguiónítidamente como el músico uruguayo de mayor trascendencia mundial ehistórica en referencia a su propio ámbito de acción. Andrés Segovia ylos guitarreros populares de Uruguay, Heitor Villa-Lobos y AgustínBarrios, Maurice Ohana y los pintores del Taller Torres García, lospoetas españoles y ?Bachicha? Gallotti, partituras de Bach y discos deGardel, un especial entorno familiar y las tradiciones culturalesheredadas del pasado europeo son ingredientes que Carlevaro va fundiendoen el crisol efervescente del ambiente montevideano de los años treintay cuarenta para luego (en una brillante carrera artística y docente deseis décadas) dar la vuelta, desde el sur, el mapa de la guitarra de susiglo.
Abe's Fish: A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln
by Jennifer BryantYoung Abe Lincoln learns the meaning of selflessness and freedom when he encounters a soldier on a country road and gives up his prized possession: a fish he caught for the family's evening meal. Includes author's note on the early life of the sixteenth president.
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
by Doreen Rappaport Gary Kelley Kadir NelsonFrom the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A voracious reader, Lincoln spent every spare moment of his days filling his mind with knowledge, from history to literature to mathematics, preparing himself to one day lead the country he loved towards greater equality and prosperity. Despite the obstacles he faced as a self-educated man from the back woods, Lincoln persevered in his political career, and his compassion and honesty gradually earned him the trust of many Americans. As president, he guided the nation through a long and bitter civil war and penned the document that would lead to the end of slavery in the United States. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this momentous follow-up to Martin's Big Words and John's Secret Dreams. Told in Doreen Rappaport's accessible, absorbing prose, and brought to life in powerful illustrations by Kadir Nelson, Abe's Honest Words is an epic portrait of a truly great American president.
Abe's Youth: Shaping the Future President
by William E. Bartelt Joshua A. Claybourn&“A fascinating, in-depth examination&” of Abraham Lincoln&’s life between the ages of seven and twenty-one (Johnson County Historical Society). Although Lincoln&’s adult life as president, statesman, and savior of the Union has been well documented and analyzed, most biographers have regarded his early years as inconsequential to his career and accomplishments. But in 1920, a group of historians known as the Lincoln Inquiry were determined to give Lincoln&’s formative years their due.Abe&’s Youth takes a look into their writings, which focus on Lincoln&’s life between seven and twenty-one years of age. By filling in the gaps on Lincoln&’s childhood, these authors shed light on how his experiences growing up influenced the man he became. As the first fully annotated edition of the Lincoln Inquiry papers, Abe&’s Youth offers indispensable reading for anyone hoping to learn about Lincoln&’s early life.
Abigail (Wives of King David #2)
by Jill Eileen SmithThe novel, Abigail, is the second book in a trilogy on the wives of King David. Abigail's hopes and dreams for the future are wrapped up in her handsome, dark-eyed betrothed, Nabal. But when the long-awaited wedding day arrives, her drunken groom behaves shamefully. Nevertheless, Abigail tries to honor and respect her husband despite his abuse. Meanwhile, Abigail's family has joined David's wandering tribe as he and his people keep traveling to avoid the dangerous Saul. When Nabal suddenly dies, Abigail is free to move on with her life, and thanks to her brother, her new life includes a new husband--David. The dangers of tribal life on the run are serious, but there are other dangers in young Abigail's mind. How can David lead his people effectively when he goes against God? And how can Abigail share David's love with his other wives? Jill Eileen Smith, bestselling author of Michal, draws on Scripture, historical research, and her imagination as she fills in the blanks to unveil the story of Abigail and David in rich detail and drama
Abigail Adams: Letters
by Abigail Adams Edith GellesAbigail Adams was an unusually accomplished letter writer. Spirited and insightful, her correspondence offers a unique vantage on historical events in which her family played so prominent a role, while bringing vividly to life the everyday experience of American women in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Here are 430 letters--more than a hundred published for the first time--to John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Mercy Otis Warren, James and Dolley Madison, and Martha Washington, among many others. Including her famous call to "Remember the Ladies," letters from the 1760s and 1770s offer an unrivalled portrait of the American Revolution on the home front. Travel to Europe in the 1780s opens a grand new field for her talents as social commentator and political advisor while her roles as vice presidential and presidential wife place her at the very heart of the nation's founding. Also included are a chronology of Adams's life, detailed notes, and extensively researched family trees. This volume is published simultaneously with John Adams: Writings from the New Nation 1784-1826, the third and final volume in the Library of America John Adams edition.
Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution
by Natalie S. BoberAbigail Adams was an extraordinary woman who witnessed the gathering storm of the American Revolution and saw the battle of Bunker Hill from a hilltop near her home. Through her letters to friends and family, Abigail Adams lives in history--and now in this award-winning biography by Natalie Bober. Black & white illustrations .
Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution
by Natalie S. BoberThis biography, written for teens but good for adults as well, tells the story of Abigail Adams, often using the letters she wrote to family and friends as resources. It reviews Abigail's growing up years, her courtship with John Adams and what she saw during the American Revolution, along with much more.