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 Avner Wishnitzer, "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities after Dark" English | ISBN: 1108832148 | 2021 | 388 pages | PDF | 4 MB In a world that is constantly awake, illuminated and exposed, there is much to gain from looking into the darkness of times past. This fascinating and vivid picture of nocturnal life in Middle Eastern cities shows that the night in the eighteenth-century Ottoman Empire created unique conditions for economic, criminal, political, devotional and leisurely pursuits that were hardly possible during the day. Offering the possibility of livelihood and brotherhood, pleasure and refuge; the darkness allowed confiding, hiding and conspiring - activities which had far-reaching consequences on Ottoman state and society in the early modern period. Instead of dismissing the night as merely a dark corridor between days, As Night Falls demonstrates how fundamental these nocturnal hours have been in shaping the major social, cultural and political processes in the early modern Middle East.
 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big dаta: Beginner's guide to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data and its application By Robin Paul English | 2021 | ASIN : B095X1RWJR | 160 pages | PDF, EPUB | 3 MB  Nigel Nicholson, "Aristocracy and Athletics in Archaic and Classical Greece" English | ISBN: 052184522X | 2005 | 296 pages | PDF | 4 MB Athletics represented an important institution through which the Greek aristocracies sought to maintain their privileged political position, with the assistance of charioteers, jockeys and trainers from the lower classes. In the late archaic and early classical period, the relationship between the victors and helpers changed radically, threatening the political value of athletics, and undermining the institution for aristocrats. Nigel Nicholson examines how aristocrats responded to these changes through a study of the significance of victory memorials as a symbol of social struggle in ancient Greece.  Archetypal Acupuncture: Healing with the Five Elements By Gary Dolowich 2011 | 336 Pages | ISBN: 1583943102 | PDF | 23 MB The Chinese model of the Five Elements (wood, fire, metal, earth, and water) and the Twelve Officials (the organ systems that comprise the map of traditional Chinese medicine) has been applied as a system of medicine for three thousand years to balance chi, the vital force of the body.Archetypal Acupunctureexplains to both acupuncturists and the general public how to work with these maps of energy and use them to diagnose physical illness, resolve emotional imbalances, and navigate the stages of life.Dr. Dolowich's goal is to revitalize these traditional teachings for the modern world-and in the process bring East and West together. Through an archetypal approach to Chinese medicine, he shows how we can gain fresh insights into the roots of illness while uncovering a positive vision of wellness and the healing process. The book draws on case histories, spiritual poetry (especially Rilke and Rumi), classic sources such as the I Ching, and examples from contemporary culture in order to bring the elements alive. Individual chapters explore the interface of Eastern and Western medicine, Chinese numerology, spiritual aspects of the elements, archetypal patterns in popular culture, and strategies for cultivating a life in harmony with the rhythms of nature.  Archaeology's Footprints in the Modern World By Michael B. Schiffer 2017 | 424 Pages | ISBN: 1607815338 | PDF | 4 MB What is the social value of archaeological research to present-day society? Michael Schiffer answers this question with forty-twocase studies from a global perspective todemonstrate archaeology's diverse scientific and humanistic contributions. Drawing on nearly five decades of research, he delivers fascinating yet nontechnical discussions that provide a deeper understanding of what archaeologists do and why they do it.From reconstructing human evolution and behavior in prehistoric times to providing evidence that complements recorded history or debunks common legends, archaeologists helpus understand our human past. They have also played crucial roles in developing techniques essential for the investigationof climate change along with tools for environmental reconstruction. Working for cities, tribes, and federal agencies, archaeologists manage cultural resourcesand testify in court. In forensic contexts, archaeological expertiseenables the gathering of critical evidence. With engaging and lively prose,Archaeology's Footprintsbrings to life a full panorama of contributionsthat have had an impact on modern society.
 Arab History and the Nation-State: A Study in Modern Arab Historiography 1820-1980 By Youssef M. Choueiri 2017 | 260 Pages | ISBN: 1138221384 | PDF | 6 MB The study of Arab historiography and of the emergence of the Arab nation-state as an object of historical treatment is a matter of considerable current interest. Despite its importance, no academic work has dealt with this subject as a major preoccupation of Arab historians and intellectuals. This book, first published in 1989, discusses the development of modern Arab historiography and its study of the nation-state in the nineteenth century, and analyses the work of three contemporary Arab historians from Egypt, the Lebanon and Morocco. An important and highly readable account, it reaffirms the importance of historiography and proposes a revision of the manner in which modern Arab thought has hitherto been classified and interpreted.  Ancient Egyptian Calligraphy By Henry Georg Fischer 1999 | 92 Pages | ISBN: 0870999346 | PDF | 11 MB A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WRITING HIEROGLYPHS
 Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations: 200+ Surefire Finishes for Low-Fire, Mid-Range, and High-Fire Pottery by Gabriel Kline English | ISBN: 1589239806 | 176 pages | EPUB | August 31, 2021 | 32 Mb  Ageing, Gender and Family Law by Beverley Clough and Jonathan Herring English | Mar 26, 2018 | ISBN: 1138744948, 0367404435 | 254 pages | PDF | 2 MB This book explores the intersecting issues relating the phenomenon of ageing to gender and family law. The latter has tended to focus mainly on family life in young and middle age; and, indeed, the issues of childhood and parenting are key in many family law texts. Family life for older members has, then, been largely neglected; addressing this neglect, the current volume explores how the issues which might be important for younger people are not necessarily the same as those for older people. The significance of family, the nature of family life, and the understanding of self in terms of one's relationships, tend to change over the life course. For example, the state may play an increasing role in the lives of older people - as access to services, involvement in work and the community, the ability to live independently, and to form or maintain caring relationships, are all impacted by law and policy. This collection therefore challenges the standard models of family life and family law that have been developed within a child/parent-centred paradigm, and which may require rethinking in the turn to family life in old age. Interdisciplinary in its scope and orientation, this book will appeal not just to academic family lawyers and students interested in issues around family law, ageing, gender, and care; but also to sociologists and ethicists working in these areas.  Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 By Richard Teh-Fu Tan 2007 | 157 Pages | ISBN: 0975941232 | PDF | 12 MB FROM THE PUBLISHER: Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan has compiled years of experience into a simple and effective treatment manual. This book will become your favorite reference for hands-on use in a clinical setting. At the request of Dr. Tan's students, he has created a manual that summarizes his popular Five Systems, and provides an A to Z reference guide for common clinical complaints. Both new and seasoned practitioners of the Balance Method will be amazed at the results that will be achieved by following the three basic steps outlined in this book. Dr. Tan has compiled all of his clinical pearls in one practical manual. |
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