ISBN13: 9781877329722. ISBN10: 187732972X. by Biozone. Published by Biozone International Ltd.. Edition: 06

An overview of the long tenure of the Jewish community in Iraq, this fascinating history details the comfortable, centuries-long coexistence between Jews and Muslims under an Islamic majority government. Opening with the Babylonian captivity in 731 BC, this account chronicles a time when the Jews were pushed out of Israel and Judea and deported to Babylon. Tracing the growth of Jewish towns in this new setting, the discussion points to a long period when Babylon was the center of Jewish life in exile and Talmudic study flourished. Continuing thought the centuries, the material covers the Mongol massacres of the Middle Ages, the Arab and Ottoman domination of Iraq, and the horrors of World War II, during which time the Rashid Ali regime carried out a Nazi-inspired pogrom in which Jews were... Less

Machiavelli drew on 2000 years of history to develop theories on how to make war, how to win battles, and how to gain power and keep it. Using Machiavelli as a springboard, Dennis and Ching Ping Bloodworth boldly and adroitly map out 3000 years of Chinese political- military history--from Confucius to Mao Zedong--using Machiavell's discourse of power politics. They reveal a pageantry of Chinese historical figures, from wise strategists, heroic generals, crafty statesmen, and ruthless emperors to brave knights-errant, and from stately Confucian philosophers to shrewd, cunning Legalist thinkers, without the usual Confucian restraint.The Chinese Machiavelli intends to help Western readers, who may be puled by Chinese diplomatic and military strategy, understand the principles that have... Less

In America, a new franchise outlet opens every eight minutes—a rate that is accelerating both here and worldwide—yet to date, no publication has provided more than a cursory glimpse into the owners’ experiences. The Franchise Ratings Guide is a deeper examination, revealing an industry in which deceit is common and a full 30% of franchise owners regret their purchase. The Franchise Ratings Guide provides essential and thorough advice on pre-purchase steps, in-depth, actual owner insight from more than 3,000 franchise owners, and reference data on each company surveyed, including contact, investment, and royalty information. It’s got all the information you need to make an informed investment decision.

This is the story of life in Wales over a period of 1,500 years, as gleaned from the remains its inhabitants left behind. These people had no writing so they have left us no names and no records of their deeds. Instead we have the possessions they treasured in life, the broken remains of their bodies and the marks they left on the landscape. The people of these 15 centuries have remained essentially anonymous, in the shadows of prehistory. In part, these shadows have fallen by choice: from 3000 to 2200 BC, people built few monuments and buried very few of the worldly goods which they must certainly have possessed while, for the period 2200 until 1500 BC, monuments were built in profusion and the dead were buried in great numbers. The lives revealed seem filled with rituals that defy easy... Less

This classic-style soda shop is almost as busy as the puzzle image itself; customers of all shapes and sizes milling about various busy employees and an intricately detailed background ensure that this jigsaw is going to keep your brain on its toes! Artist: Susan Brabeau SunsOut offers an incredible range of jigsaw puzzles with piece counts from as small as 48 pieces to as high as 6000 and they come in over 70 unique shapes and sizes. Every one of their products is proudly made in the USA by an environmentally conscious company that uses soy-based inks and recycled board.

A window into a world of extraordinary beauty and mystery, China: A Celebration in Art and Literature reveals the glorious 5,000-year-old history of this ancient and fascination culture. In 240 pages and more than 100 full-color images, this volume traces China through its tales and stories, plays and poetry, paintings and objects--from ancient divinations incised on bovine scapula to modern "people's literature" spawned from revolution; from Tang dynasty silk scrolls depicting sublime mountain valleys to government- commissioned propoganda posters. China incorporates text and images that are chornologically ordered in each of its eight thematic chapters:Birth & LifeNature & EnvironmentLove & FamilyMind & MemoryFood & DrinkWar & PoliticsReligion & SpiritualityDeath & AfterlifeAmong the... Less

The focus of this book is on functional seating, and the key argument presented is that functional seating needs to assist the person using it for the performance of seated tasks, enhance rather than detract from the person's posture and health, and it needs to provide aesthetic features that do not limit task or health. The book spans the period 3000BC to 2000AD and presents largely Western seating. This book is unique in its approach to seating because it draws together evidence that relates to seating that facilitates health and task while also addressing aesthetic factors. This evidence creates an understanding of how seats may be designed to not only promote bodily health but also allow functional optimisation of sitting and seating. This book is important to furniture and... Less

The 20th Anniversary Edition. A towering masterwork of science fiction adventure and one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time, L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth" opens with breathtaking scope on an Earth dominated for a thousand years by an alien invader -- and man is an endangered species. From the handful of surviving humans a courageous leader emerges -- Jonnie Goodboy Tyler -- who challenges the invincible might of the alien Psychlo empire in a battle of epic scale, danger and intrigue, with the fate of Earth and the universe in the balance. A breakaway New York Times and perennial international bestseller, "Battlefield Earth" has been voted among the top three of the best one hundred English language novels of the twentieth century by the Random House Modern... Less

Your voice. Your child. Your books. With ease you can read to your child whenever he or she desires. The AnyBook™ Reader uses a simple touch, record, playback process that allows you to record the words on any page of any book, so you can read to your children or grandchildren even when youre not there. The AnyBook™ Reader comes with a selection of AnyBook™ stickers. Each sticker uses a unique code which allows you to associate different recordings with every page of your book. Don't worry! These stickers use special glue that wont damage your book so you can remove the stickers at any time. Select your favorite sticker designs to personalize your recordings. Additional stickers are available at any time by visiting franklin/anybook. Step 1: Pick a book, any book, and sticker the... Less