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Many questions are currently being asked about the place of Islam in the modern world. Among these questions the most important one of all sometimes gets lost: Is Islam true? With his new book author Peter Townsend invites you to accompany him on a journey through the foundational texts of the Muslim religion. In the process the truth-claims of Islam will be respectfully, honestly and impartially evaluated. Along the way the following questions will be asked: • Can the traditional Islamic historical accounts be trusted? • Is the Qur’an ...

Written in tightly constructed rhymed quatrains, this is the first biography of internationally acclaimed Texas jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham. Beginning in 1963 with Dorham’s recordings in Denmark, this poetic biography traces the story of musician Kenny Dorham’s career performing with the greatest legends of jazz history’s bop and hard bop eras—including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane. Also discussing extensive touring as a musician and his lamentably short-lived group the Jazz Prophets ...

Arnold Bennett's "Hilda Lessways" is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the life and struggles of its eponymous protagonist. Published in 1911, this work is part of Bennett's "Clayhanger" series, providing a compelling exploration of the challenges and triumphs of a young woman in early 20th-century England. Hilda Lessways, a character introduced in Bennett's earlier novel "Clayhanger," takes centre stage in this instalment. The narrative delves into Hilda's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, family dynamics, and societal expectations. ...

This early work by John Buchan was originally published in 1886 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Jim Newman's Yarn: Or, A Sight of the Sea Serpent' is a short story about a mysterious creature of the deep. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales ...

Little Pink Roses is a Memoir based upon real-life events about a young girl begging to be loved, seeking acceptance, and overcoming loss. Through the Cycle of Life as a youngster, the Author shares events in a humoristic fashion as she endures challenges and blossoms into a young lady. From hanging out with celebrities to starting a field fire, each chapter poises a different experience sure to keep anyone's attention. Readers will find emotional shifts with the plot, laughter moving to tears and vice versa. Consider this read as a delicious snack loaded ...

The Soul In Suffering: A Practical Application Of Spiritual Truths is a book written by Robert Sproul Carroll and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive guide that explores the concept of suffering and how it relates to spiritual truths. The author delves into the idea that suffering is not only a natural part of life but also an essential aspect of spiritual growth.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of suffering. The author discusses the various types of suffering, including physical pain, emotional ...

Reliability-Based Optimization (RBO) for engineering design deals mainly with two design attributes, the cost and the reliability of the design. The reliability considerations are typically driven by the probabilities of failure due to component failure events or a system failure event. These failures can be estimated using standard reliability analysis techniques such as First Order Reliability Method (FORM), Second Order Reliability Methods (SORM) and Monte Carlo ...

Meal prep is defined as choosing a day to prepare your meals from start to finish. Air Fryer is an amazing tool to save time and money cooking delicious meals  that otherwise would take hours to make. However, sometimes we get bored preparing the same meals every day. This  Meal Prep Air Fryer Cookbook #2020  contains the following categories: Breakfast and Brunch Poultry Appetizers and Siders Beef, Pork and Lamb Vegetarian Fish and Seafood Desserts This  Meal Prep Air Fryer Cookbook #2020  will ...