Explore fourteen centuries of Islamic history.The History of Islam: From Revelation to Civilisation takes readers on a journey from the deserts of seventh-century Arabia to the Muslim communities of the modern world. Across twenty-five accessible chapters, Ibrahim Khalid explores how a faith first proclaimed in Makkah became the foundation of a civilisation that reached across continents.Beginning with Arabia before Islam, the book introduces the tribal societies, trading r...

Large Language Models (LLMs) represent a groundbreaking evolution in the field of artificial intelligence, blending theory, practice, and future potential to reshape industries and human-computer interaction. At the theoretical level, LLMs are rooted in deep learning architectures, which allow them to process and generate natural language with fluency. In practice, they transform sectors like healthcare, education, customer service, and content creation, by automating tasks, providing insi...

This book introduces a model for the built environment, designed to incorporate sustainability at every level. It emphasizes the integration of environmental, social, and economic factors to create resilient urban spaces. Also, it presents a decision support system that optimizes energy management for sustainability, enabling real-time adjustments and reducing carbon footprints. It discusses innovative strategies for managing water and wastewater in swampland areas, offering insights from ...

This book reviews comprehensively the field and development of biochar-based catalyst by summarizing fundamental approaches and principles to prepare biochar and biochar-based catalysts and focusing on the main applications of biochar-based catalysts in environmental remediation. Biochar is a low-cost carbonaceous material produced from biomass and is regarded as an economical substitute to the activated carbon. The coverage of book highlights the most exciting applications of biochar-base...

This, the fifth and final volume in the Trinity Tales series, completes a cycle that began with tales from the 1960s. It invites readers to step into the world of Trinity College as it was in the first decade of this century through the reflections of students who attended the university during those years.Within its pages lie the stories of twenty-eight graduates from a mix of diverse backgrounds whose experiences may dispel the myths of what it means to be a 'Trinity student'. Th...

In 'Unveiling the Veil,' Shaykh Khālid bin 'Ibrāhīm al-Ḥibshī unravels the profound impact of the Evil Eye and envy, drawing upon Islamic teachings and practical remedies. Delve into the depths of this unseen affliction, exploring its manifestations in intellect, provision, beauty, and beyond. Through insightful analysis and timeless wisdom, discover the signs, indications, and treatments for combating the Evil Eye and envy. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and actionabl...

Review of Marketing Research pushes the boundaries of marketing—broadening the marketing concept to make the world a better place.Here, leading scholars explore how marketing is currently shaping, and being shaped by, the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Topics covered include the effects of AI on: economics; personalisation; pricing; content generation; the identification, structuring, and prioritization of customer needs; customer feedback; Natural Language Pro...

Environmental degradation in the world is one of discussing problems in the literature for many decades. There are a lot of factors discussed that worsen our environment. Environmental degradation due to the pollution from fossil fuels induce countries to decrease their use, however, until the productivity of renewable resources reaches the necessary level, countries continue to be highly dependent on non-renewable sources. Another important issue is increasing waste in all spheres of our ...

The eternal question 'Who am I?' must be weighed against an even deeper question: 'Who are we?' We are writing each other's stories as much as we are writing our own.In his bestselling book, The Good Life, Hugh Mackay argued that kindness and respect for others are the hallmarks of a life well lived. Now in The Art of Belonging Mackay shows how strong communities develop our moral sense and build our emotional security. H...

As artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes communication and decision-making, its impact on industries and daily life grows. The AI boom has created an exciting opportunity for leaders to optimize human interaction, streamline decisions, and boost productivity across various fields. To compete at the highest level in today’s fast paced environments, understanding the potential of these technologies is essential. Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making With AI explores cutting edge ...

Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions covers the latest research on successful, sustainable solutions for the efficient water resources management to overcome the drought and water scarcity problems. The book centers around the realms of drought modeling green infrastructure planning, and the utilization of remote sensing to evaluate, dissect, and oversee drought occurrences. It delves into subjects such as risk mitigation, strategic planning, policy considerations, and the ecological...

THE SUNDAY TIMES-BESTSELLING BOOK BY ONE OF BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED COMIC WRITERS**Pre-order now: David Mitchell's new book Dishonesty is the Second-best Policy**There are many aspects of modern life that trouble award-winning comedian David Mitchell, such as:Why is every film or TV programme a sequel or a remake?Why are people so f***ing hung up about swearing?Why do ...