Liu Zhi (c.1662-c.1730), a well-known Muslim scholar in China, published in Chinese outstanding theological works, short treatises, and easy-to-memorize short poems on Islam. He encountered various challenges in his interpretation and transmission of Islamic texts. First, traditional Arabic and Persian Islamic texts used Arabic and Persian concepts to explain Islam. This book answers the question, did Liu Zhi communicate difficult Islamic concepts? Second, Islam has insisted on monotheism....

This book explores the subject of marijuana and prompts us to consider the conversations we can have with our children about alcohol and drugs. This highlights the need for mandating a curriculum in schools that focuses on educating students about drugs and alcohol.Children are tragically losing their lives every day. Schools and parents must educate them about drugs and alcohol before they encounter these topics on the streets. This book emphasizes the necessity of integrating and ...

“Veteran (Purple Heart) & higher ed survivor, I applaud this book! Finally acknowledging the ‘distance traveled’, this book exposes hidden student traumas and offers solutions. It tackles retention with a student-centered approach. A gamechanger for veterans navigating college.” Dr. Andrew Kelly, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), US Army (Ret.), Purple Heart recipient “As a physician-scientist and medical school administrator dedicated to diversifying medical school applicants and motivating tradi...

In a world where men are caught between outdated stereotypes of stoicism and modern demands for vulnerability, The Romantic Relationship Emancipation Compass: You Are Not the Big Bad Wolf offers clarity and empowerment. This groundbreaking book confronts the silent crisis in men’s relational health, exposing how conflicting expectations, societal neglect, and misguided advice leave men feeling isolated, misunderstood, and unprepared for lasting love.Drawing from cutting-edge neurops...

Within these pages lie eighteen stories, from eighteen worlds shaped by some of today’s best writers of science fiction and fantasy, all guests on the Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers during its first year. Some are international bestsellers. Among them are winners and nominees for the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Aurora, Sunburst, Aurealis, Ditmar, British Science Fiction Association, and Dragon Awards. Some have been writing for decades, others are at the beginning ...

Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge professionals need to translate the principles and science of PBS into person-centered interventions that improve lives. Covering a broad range of ages, disabilities, and settings, this comprehensiv...

At the centre of the elephant tourism industry lie two profound challenges: the delicate balance between income and compassion, and the severe threats to the survival of all remaining elephant species. Trained elephants exchange hands for staggering sums, reaching up to $100,000 each, yet the colossal appetites of the herds, with each elephant devouring over 100 kilograms of sustenance daily, pose formidable economic challenges for camp owners. An elephant camp's revenue is dependent on to...

Getting to know yourself has never been easier. With practical introductions to twenty New Age modalities, this book will help you discover all your many facets. Each chapter offers a concise summary of a single topic written by an expert in that field. Explore your emotional intelligence with Beryl Comar and your Akashic Records with Maureen St. Germain. Find the meaning behind recurring dreams with Dr. Kelly Sullivan Walden and examine your emotional DNA with Judy Wilkins Smith. Other co...

A Comprehensive Collection of Magical Wisdom in One Indispensable BookLlewellyn's Complete Book of Ceremonial Magick brings together the myriad occult philosophies and techniques necessary for a thorough understanding of the esoteric arts. This magnificent treasury is filled with fascinating insights from today's most esteemed working practitioners, developing the rich details of a dozen topics that together comprise the Western Mystery Tradition....

It’s been estimated that around 24 billion tonnes of fertile topsoil is lost each year due to historic and ongoing pollution. With increasing pressure placed upon land as a resource, there is an urgent need to make better use of existing agricultural land, as well as remediate contaminated land for farming use.Contaminants in agricultural soils: Challenges and solutions provides a comprehensive overview of the major types of contaminants in agricultural soils. It considers...

What if you could attend a global business conference without the flights, fees, or time away from the office?Connect, Lead, Succeed is a groundbreaking CONFERENCE IN A BOOK™ — a carefully curated collection of written keynotes from 16 international experts across five vital areas of business: Leadership, Teams, Artificial Intelligence & Technology, Networking, and Marketing & Business Growth. Each contributor is an accomplished sp...

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shaped—and been shaped by—media trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experie...