Includes 20 IllustrationsOPERATION THURSDAY — A bold, unconventional use of American air power to support British ground troops in Burma, Operation THURSDAY marked a critical development in the history of modern warfare. On March 5-6, 1944, the Allies conducted an air invasion of Burma, in an attempt to push back the Japanese in the China-Burma-India Theater and re-establish the land route between India and China. U.S. airmen formed a special operations unit—the 1st Air Commando Gro...

Abridged from the four-volume The Passion of al-Hallaj, one of the major works of Western orientalism, this book explores the life and teaching of a famous tenth-century Sufi mystic and martyr, and in so doing describes not only his experience but also the whole milieu of early Islamic civilization. Louis Massignon (1883-1962), France's most celebrated Islamic specialist in this century and a leading Catholic intellectual, wrote of a man who was for him a personal inspiration....

National Book Award Finalist: The most widely read and enduring interpretation of this ancient Babylonian epic.One of the oldest and most universal stories known in literature, the epic of Gilgamesh presents the grand, timeless themes of love and death, loss and reparations, within the stirring tale of a hero-king and his doomed friend.A National Book Award finalist, Herbert Mason's retelling is at once a triumph of scholarship, a masterpiece of style, and ...

The life and teachings of Islam's most dramatic and controversial mystic, Husayn ibn Mansur, better known as Al-Hallaj (the reader of hearts).

Astral traveling has intrigued many people from different civilizations throughout the centuries.Although scientific researchers have not proven the logic behind astral travel, it is perplexing to take note that different people from different regions, countries and religions have experienced the same experiences. This definitely means that there is so much more to astral travel than just simply dreaming of traveling to another world. Astral projection is a difficu...

Astral traveling has intrigued many people from different civilizations throughout the centuries.Although scientific researchers have not proven the logic behind astral travel, it is perplexing to take note that different people from different regions, countries and religions have experienced the same experiences. This definitely means that there is so much more to astral travel than just simply dreaming of traveling to another world. Astral projection is a difficu...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Testosterone levels have steadily been declining in men for the past few decades, the modern lifestyle is not conducive to male testosterone level. However you are in control of this situation if you choose to be!The amount of testosterone your body makes is impacted by your daily choices. From the food you eat to the health of your liver and the amount of sleep you get, these all impact testosterone production....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Perhaps you’ve found yourself becoming overwhelmed by your emotions as soon as a stressful situation arises… or maybe you’re dealing with chronic pain, and you’re feeling constant tension in your body because of it.Whether you’re dealing with stress and anxiety, you’re managing pain, or you want to improve your overall emotional resilience, the answer lies in the same place: it has to do with the connection betw...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Astral traveling has intrigued many people from different civilizations throughout the centuries.Although scientific researchers have not proven the logic behind astral travel, it is perplexing to take note that different people from different regions, countries and religions have experienced the same experiences. This definitely means that there is so much more to astral travel than just simply dreaming of trav...

Science and Philosophy by Alfred North Whitehead is a thought-provoking work that bridges the gap between two of humanity's most profound endeavors: scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection. In this collection of essays, Whitehead examines the interplay between science and philosophy, highlighting how they shape our understanding of reality and influence the progress of human thought. Whitehead explores topics such as the evolution of scientific theories, the limitations of empirica...

The world's leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth:•What Is Islam?•The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam•Islamic Practices and Institutions•The History of Islam•Schools of Islamic Thought•Islam in the Contemporary World•I...

A much needed and timely work on the contentious issues of Islamic thought in the modern worldAN INDEPENDENT RELIGION BOOK OF THE YEAR'Lucid, learned and engaging.'The Sunday TimesFew things provoke controversy in the modern world like the religion brought by Prophet Muhammad. Modern media are replete with alarm over jihad, underage marriage and the threat of amputation or stoning under Shariah law...