Near Eastern Culture and Society

Near Eastern Culture and Society
Author: Theodore Cuyler Young
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1400886848

Eleven scholars present a broad survey of Arabic-Islamic culture and society in the Near East. Art, literature, science, philosophy, religion, politics, international relations, and social problems are considered. Originally published in 1966. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010

Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010
Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615353291

The Encyclopaedia Britannica 2010 Almanac, is the complete source for fast facts. Published in association with Time Magazine, the Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2010 includes more coverage of key subjects such as the arts, business, people, science, and the world than other leading almanacs. Read about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur, the rise of global food prices and the accompanying political and financial effects, the growing military operation in Afghanistan, the lives of influential political leaders, athletes, authors, heroes and much more !

Time Almanac 2012

Time Almanac 2012
Author: Kelly Knauer
Publisher: Time Almanac
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-12-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781603202060

From global trends to national events...outer space to cyberspace...the past to the present...the TIME Almanac 2012 contains all the comprehensive up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want. Highlights include world statistics and countries, astronomy and space, calendar and holidays, health and nutrition, sports results, business, economy, personal finance, the Internet, web-site guide and so much more! Turn to The TIME Almanac 2012-Powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica-for more than 1 million answers.

The Architect

The Architect
Author: Spiro Kostof
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780520226043

The Architect traces the role of the profession across the centuries and in different cultures, showing the architect both as designer and as mediator between the client and the builder.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2005

Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2005
Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Total Pages: 1186
Release: 2004
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781402203275

Summarizes events from July, 2003, to June 2004, and lists facts, statistics,rizewinners, and other newsmaking developments in the sciences, history, theountries of the world, the United States, the economy, the arts, and sports.

2004 Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac

2004 Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac
Author: Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Total Pages: 1188
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781593390723

Bursting with facts about people, current events, history, geography, sports, religion, science & technology, health & medicine, money & business, and statistics on almost every imaginable topic. Book jacket.