357 results for 'Hamid, Shadi'

Ziauddin Sardar explores the importance of free thinkers in any culture's survival and growth. This collection of essays delves into the history of freethinking humanism, examining key figures from...

Bring life and energy into your home with Happy Houseplants, a practical guide to caring for your indoor plants. With this handy pocket-sized book, you'll learn how to choose the right plants for...

The Revival of the Religious Sciences by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is a comprehensive guide to Islamic rulings, beliefs and character. Written in an approachable style, this book encourages readers to...

The Greatest Boxing Stories Ever Told assembles a powerful collection of writing about the sport, illuminating its literal and symbolic glory. Editor Jeff Silverman brings together stories that...

Ida M. Tarbell's groundbreaking work exposed the shady business practices of John D. Rockefeller and his Standard Oil Trust, leading to significant legislation and government regulation of business...

The Knife Slipped by Erle Stanley Gardner is a gripping tale of adultery and corruption, set against the backdrop of 1939. A lost detective novel, it was shelved for over 75 years before its...

When Caroline Piasecki's ex-boyfriend posts their intimate photos online, her reputation is irreparably damaged. As she tries to move on, she finds herself drawn to West Leavitt, a man with a shady...

Dre and Dean's unlikely friendship blossoms into something more as they navigate the complexities of their families' involvement in the presidential campaign.As they meet on the campaign trail, their...

Abram Mustafa faces a life-altering test when his terrorist father kidnaps Paige Galbraithe, the one woman who has touched his soul. With Paige's life now in danger, Abram's plans for escape from his...

On a moonless night in 2001, a US Special Forces team of Green Berets embarked on an impossible mission to foment a tribal revolt and force the Taliban to surrender. With limited intelligence and...

A man wakes up to find himself transformed overnight. His skin has turned dark, and he looks at his reflection in the mirror as if seeing a stranger. As news of similar events spreads, people begin...

A debut novel drawing on the author's experiences as a political prisoner and refugee, "The Village Indian" is a powerful exploration of life on the margins. Through Rasul Hamid's story, Abbas Khider...

The Bane of the Tongue: Book 24 of Ihya' 'Ulum Al-Din This 20th-century work by Abū-Ḥāmid Muḥammad Ibn-Muḥammad al- Ġazzālī is a comprehensive analysis of human shortcomings and vices, presented in...

Al-Ghazali on Poverty and Abstinence is the thirty-fourth chapter of the Revival of the Religious Sciences. In this work, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali explores two key themes in Islamic devotional...

Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali is a towering figure in Islam today. Born into a humble background as a fatherless young boy from a small town, he rose to become a successful student, great teacher and the...

The Blackbirder by Dorothy B. Hughes is a gripping noir that follows Julie Guilles as she navigates a treacherous web of espionage and deception in post-war New York.With the Gestapo, FBI, and her...

Larkin has had enough of her friends' matchmaking attempts. Tired of being vetted by overprotective men, she turns to an unlikely candidate for a fake relationship - Teague Sullivan, the mysterious...

The Contemporary British Novel Since 2000 explores the works of twenty major British novelists published since 2000. The book is divided into five parts, each examining a different aspect of...

Jack Irish, gambler and cabinetmaker, has a new job: hunting for evidence that might save Sarah Longmore from going down for murder. His investigation leads him into a world of shady deals, sexual...

Steven is sent out for groceries on to the mean street of the city with only a shopping basket for protection. There are several shady characters about who are offering to lighten the load of the...

When paleontologist Melanie Hunter goes missing, her carefully constructed life unravels. Suspicion falls on those closest to her: her boyfriend, step-father, and neighbour with a shady past.As...

Gost 111 is a gripping thriller that delves into the world of police informants. After accepting a shady job, Goran Stankovic finds himself in a perilous situation, forced to collaborate with the...

A comprehensive guide to choosing and growing perennials for your garden. This easy-to-use reference profiles the easiest-to-grow and best-performing perennials for both sunny and shady locations,...

The body of a man is found hanging in a shipyard, and Commissario Montalbano is called to investigate. Suspicion falls on Giovanni Trincanato, a shady businessman with dubious dealings. As Montalbano...

Copenhagen Tales: Stories offers a unique perspective on Denmark's capital city. This anthology brings together seventeen tales by some of the best writers in Denmark, past and present, to explore...

Dre and Dean's unlikely friendship blossoms into something more as they navigate the complexities of their families' involvement in the presidential election.As they meet on the campaign trail, their...

Valerian and Laureline are in a tight spot. Their ship is almost beyond repair, and they're struggling to make ends meet. When an old acquaintance introduces them to the head of the local police,...

The Penguin Book of Migration Literature brings together a diverse selection of works that explore the complexities of migration and its impact on individuals and communities. Spanning three...

The Revival of the Religious Sciences - Vol 1 Ihya' 'Ulum Al-Din is a profound exploration of the spiritual depth of Islam, presenting Imam al-Ghazali's insights into man's lifelong struggle to draw...

A Poet and Bin-Laden: A Reality Novel by Hamid Ismailov is set against the turbulent backdrop of Central Asia in the early 21st century. The story unfolds with the narrator's haunting description of...

Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden with Glorious Shade. This informative guide shows you how to make the most of shade and create a beautiful, thriving garden in even the shadiest corners of...

A Magical Mystery for Kids Aged 8 and Above Leonard Blessington, a talented dollmaker, discovers that his creations have some remarkable supernatural powers. This leads to a series of events as shady...

Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick was involved in something shady. Despite this, she adores him and knows he'd do anything for her. But when tragedy strikes, Franny realizes her...

Beth Chatto's Shade Garden explores the often-overlooked world of shade in the garden, revealing how it can be transformed into a tranquil and serene oasis. With her expertise, legendary plantswoman...

Walt Disney's Donald Duck Frozen Gold: The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Vol. 2 brings together 18 classic stories by the legendary Carl Barks. When Donald trades his house for an airplane, he...

Dark Money: How a Secretive Group of Billionaires is Trying to Buy Political Control in the US by Jane Mayer. In this powerful and meticulously researched work of investigative journalism, Jane Mayer...

A murder investigation draws Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend's past in this novel of high-risk suspense. As defense attorney for Niko, a suspect in the murder of an investor whose shady dealings...

The Mysteries of the Prayer and Its Important Elements is the fourth book in Abū Hāmid al-Ghazālī's 40-volume work, the Revival of the Religious Sciences. In this volume, Ghazzālī explores the inner...

Al-Ghazālī on the Lawful & the Unlawful is the fourteenth chapter of The Revival of the Religious Sciences, a foundational work in Islamic spirituality. Written by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, this book...

Fletcher Moon is a young detective with a unique set of skills. Having graduated online, he's solved various mysteries at home and school, but now faces more serious cases. In the town of Lock,...

When a life is cut short, the truth can be hard to uncover. In the Shady Oaks retirement centre, a gruesome discovery sets off a chain of events that exposes a web of deceit and conspiracy. Homicide...

The tech industry's tendency to go crazy is a phenomenon that affects us all. In Siliconned, Emmanuel Maggiori reveals how this hysteria is driven by blind investment in pipe dreams and the pursuit...

Aulani's world is turned upside down when her mother disappears. Her father's transformation into a monster forces her to flee and find help in unexpected places. A young policeman, a forger of...

This collection of 22 stories explores the darker side of crime and its impact on innocent lives. From the UK to the Caribbean, wartime Bavaria, and other locations, these tales delve into themes of...

Alice-Miranda in the Alps follows Alice-Miranda and her friends as they spend their holiday in Switzerland. Their hotel is luxurious and its owners are friendly, but things take an unexpected turn...

A young woman who was once romantically involved with detective Carvalho has been brutally murdered. Her body parts have appeared in a Barcelona park, prompting Carvalho to launch an investigation at...

The Persian Prince: A Metaphor of Political Authority Hamid Dabashi explores the concept of the Persian Prince as a metaphor of political authority, tracing its evolution through history and its...

James Tarrant's life seems to have reached a dead end as an assistant chemist in a sleepy village. However, when inspiration strikes, his goal looks within reach with a willing young accomplice who...

Marius Tokle's life has been shaped by tragedy and circumstance. A young man with a pragmatic approach to life, he finds himself in a precarious situation after a shady deal goes wrong.When Marius...

This practical guide to wildlife gardening dispels common myths and encourages everyone to invite wildlife into their outdoor spaces. With ideas for gardens of all sizes and situations, it shows how...

Charlene Morris's life is turned upside down when a family brawl at an Irish community dinner turns deadly. As the only eyewitness, Charlene teams up with Dr. Jack Strathmore, a charming ghost who...

On Benefits is a treatise written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca between 56 and 64 CE. It is a work of great personal significance to Seneca, who believed that philosophy teaches us to owe and repay...

Betrayed 3: Camaiyah's Redemption is the latest installment in this gripping tale of deception. Camaiyah and Ce'Anna, two characters from previous books, are once again entangled in a web of...

Damage will be done in this latest instalment of Kerry Kaya's Tempests series. After her husband Terry's brutal gangland murder, Tracey Tempest is determined to move on and leave his shady past...

In Stereotype challenges our understanding of cultural identity in contemporary literature. Mrinalini Chakravorty examines how stereotypes about South Asia shape the ethics and reach of global...

Shadi Shahnavaz explores how family dynamics among refugees are affected by the trauma of forced migration, using a systemic perspective to understand the impact on couple relationships and parenting...

True Wolf by Paige Tyler is an exciting and action-packed thriller that combines fierce werewolf alphas with steamy romance and international intrigue.Nuclear weapons have been stolen from the Air...

A gritty and suspenseful crime thriller set in 90's Glasgow, A Fear of Dark Places follows DI Luc Kidston as he investigates a gruesome double murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a...

A Social History of Iranian Cinema, Volume 1: The Artisanal Era, 1897-1941 by Hamid Naficy explores the early years of Iranian cinema, from its introduction in 1900 to the 1941 Westernization program...

Baltimore's story serves as a powerful examination of bigotry and residential segregation in America. Antero Pietila explores how discriminatory practices towards African Americans and Jews have...

At the Forward Edge of Battle: A History of the Pakistan Armoured Corps 1938-2016 is a comprehensive and authoritative account by Maj Gen Syed Ali Hamid, a military historian. This book chronicles...

Close Up Iranian Cinema: Past, Present and Future by Hamid Dabashi explores the growing reputation of Iranian cinema from its origins to the present day. This comprehensive guide examines the work of...

When his racing career ended in injury, Sid Halley turned to a new challenge: private detective work. Now, as he recovers from a bullet wound, he's drawn into a complex case involving Seabury...

Death at a beauty pageant turns Tita Rosie's Kitchen upside down in this witty and humorous cozy mystery series by Mia P. Manansala. Lila Macapagal is facing a summer to forget, with her love life...

A gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author D.L. Mark follows Ronni Ashcroft as she uncovers secrets about her new partner Bishop and his involvement in organised crime. Bishop's shady...

A series of incidents at a local university raises alarm as someone breaks into students' bedrooms through their windows. A corpse is later discovered in the town, and DI Charley Mann is drafted in...

PI Sunny Randall's latest case hits close to home in unexpected ways. A favour owed to her landlord and former client, Melanie Joan Hall, turns into a desperate bid for protection as she's threatened...

The Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the world's most beautiful cities through the eyes of its artists. This charming pocket-sized gallery features incredible treasures and iconic monuments,...

Zinnie and her sisters live in the murky tunnels beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. They keep out of the way of the authorities and remain undetected. But when rumours of a ghost bring unwanted visitors...

A letter from a Norfolk vicar sets off a chain of events that leads DDI Hardcastle and DS Marriott into a shocking discovery. In March 1927, Divisional Detective Inspector Ernest Hardcastle is...

The Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond is a hidden gem tucked away along a shady path towards the north-east edge of Hampstead Heath. Officially opened to the public in 1925, it's the only wild swimming...

A dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal and deception unfolds in this gripping novel. James and Jessica Sommers' seemingly perfect marriage is put to the test when James enters into a shady...

Louie's dream of becoming a 'Showstopper' has finally come true, but at what cost? Abandoned as a baby, she's been secretly practicing the tightrope and now performs with Chipchase's Travelling...

A darkly funny and gripping novel about a life spinning out of control. Ben's world is turned upside down when his father's arrest brings him to rehab, cutting off his privileged life at 27...

Spenser's world is about to get a lot more complicated. Old friends and bitter rivals are stirred together in this explosive thriller that has Spenser feeling the heat. When Henry Cimoli, an old...

A mysterious death on a Derbyshire moor sets off a complex investigation into the world of hunting and the meat trade. DS Diane Fry and DC Ben Cooper must untangle a web of shady business interests,...

Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala is a mystery novel that follows Lila Macapagal as she investigates a murder at her aunties' new laundromat. The victim, Ninang April's niece, was found with a...

The Long Glasgow Kiss by Craig Russell is a stylish and blackly funny noir that will appeal to fans of crime fiction. In 1950s Glasgow, private investigator Lennox becomes embroiled in a complex web...

Katanga 1960-63: A War Against the World In 1960, Katanga declared independence from the Congo, sparking a conflict that would take two and a half years to resolve. This unusual battle involved...

Siu-Man's death was ruled as suicide, but her sister Nga-Yee is determined to prove otherwise. A quiet and unassuming librarian, Nga-Yee turns to an unlikely ally: N., a hacker with expertise in...

In 1977, the world was full of contradictions. For Ike and Lucy Marder, two young adults struggling to find their place in it, life was about to get even more complicated. As US Marine Ike navigated...

Duck & Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills is a heartwarming tale of two friends who embark on an adventure to the beach. Duck is eager for excitement, while Goose is more cautious. As they explore...

English Rules: A Russo-British Comedy of Errors by Andrei Ostalski A routine life is turned upside down for Sashok when his briefcase is switched on his morning commute, setting off a bizarre chain...

A Golden Age mystery series that's both clever and entertaining. Murder at the Mortuary is the first in the series, featuring a charming protagonist who finds herself entangled in a complex web of...

Al-Ghazali's exploration of trust in Divine Providence is a profound and original work that offers guidance on how to develop a state of spiritual awareness. In this excerpt from his compendium,...

Explore the inner dimensions of Islamic worship with this collection of writings by a great figure in Islamic history. Al-Ghazali's selection of works offers a powerful and inspiring journey through...

Revenge is the latest instalment in Kerry Kaya's Tempests series. After her husband Terry's brutal gangland murder, Tracey Tempest is determined to move on with her life and protect her sons from his...

Sydney Vicious Talcott wants to be anywhere but her new home of Beaver Dam, NC. She's struggling to fit in with mean girl Brittany Winters and longs for solace in books and music. But when she...

Gardeners can grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in different environments. Lucy Chamberlain identifies seven zones in a garden, from sunny to shady spaces, and explains how to choose the...

A Bulgarian ambassador's quest for social standing takes an unexpected turn in this witty and insightful novel. With the help of a shady PR agency, he gains access to London's high society, but chaos...

The Channel Islands have a darker side to their idyllic setting. This book explores 25 historic cases of murder committed in the islands, each with its own unique circumstances and motivations. From...

A powerful novel about the destructive power of secrets and revenge. When her long-term lover announces his engagement to another woman on live television, writer Hillary Cox sets out to expose...

Be careful what you believe. Millions of people are seeking unofficial truths today, but what if the "awakening" turns out to be the greatest deception of all? This book exposes the shady characters...

When Clara's world hits rock bottom, she turns to the Aces High Motorcycle Club for help. With no job and less than two dollars in her bank account, she's forced to take a message delivery job with a...

The Poetics and Politics of the Veil in Iran is an archival and photographic exploration of women's lives in post-revolutionary Iran. Through poetic writings and photographs, Azadeh Fatehrad examines...

Rye's life as an American writer in Visegrad is one of absurdity and satire. He partners with a loan-shark to settle his fellow expats' outstanding debts, but soon finds himself entangled in a...

A darkly funny and gripping novel about a life spinning out of control. When Ben's father is arrested, he is forced to re-evaluate his life and piece together the shattered remains of his existence...

A lost masterpiece by a legendary artist holds the key to saving Christie's life. Penniless and abandoned, she needs Gabriel Viejo's expertise to authenticate it and get it into the market. In...

Islamophobia and the Novel by Peter Morey explores how recent works of fiction have framed and responded to the rise of anti-Muslim prejudice in the post-9/11 West. This analysis examines novels that...

The Lake District Murder by John Bude A mysterious body is discovered in an isolated garage, setting off a complex investigation that takes Inspector Meredith on a journey to unravel the truth. As he...