Michael Wolfe

Now Available in Paperback Leading authorities discuss the past, present and future of Islam. Islam, the least understood of the world's great religions, is balanced on a precipice between the past and the future, between fanatical fundamentalists and progressives advocating peace. Noted Islamic authority Michael Wolfe moderates 35 expert speakers, writers and leaders, including Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) and Karen Armstrong, the best-selling author of A History of God and Islam. They discuss the future of Islam, tear down false stereotypes, review the historical realities that have shaped the religion, and examine paradoxes and schisms within the faith. At a time when every Muslim is forced to defend his faith and Americans are curious about Islam's basic tenets, "Taking Back Islam" answers many questions at the same time that it ponders both the danger and promise of the future.

The Confidence Manifesto The Self Esteem Action Plan that Burns Negativity from the Past, Builds Inner Strength and Moves You Forward in Life. The Confidence Manifesto gives you the tools and strategies you need to turn your life around. Fortunately for you there are ways to overcome negativity and self doubt and this book gives you 14 different perspectives and real life examples. The biggest thing in your way is you. Now it is time to get over yourself and move forward.

Give your students a real look at the teaching profession! Learning to Teach covers the many facets of teaching by offering a descriptive glimse of this career, both in and out of the classroom. This text is intended for one-semester courses that are exploring teaching as a career, or as part of introductory coursework in a teacher preparation program. Six easy-to-read sections introduce concepts including: Teaching as a Multifaceted CareerTeacher as a Scientist and ScholarTeacher as CraftsmanTeacher as PoliticianTeacher as AdvocateTeacher as ArtistEach section is designed to promote discussion, and encourage self-exploration by actively engaging the reader. For a complete description, clink on the links above for Table of Contents and Features and Benefits Features Include: Helpful tools such as definition boxes, charts and figures, and "think about it" questions to facilitate dialogue and interactionCoverage of "hot-button" issues such as accountability, standardized testing, and school fundingExploration of the history and society on teaching and how it influences the classroom today

A convert to Islam describes his pilgrimage to Mecca, recounting his preparations for the trip, the significance of the pilgrimage, and his journey across Muslim North Africa

The 10 essays here are the result of a conference devoted to the study of medieval technology in April 1995. Taken together, they aim to help dispel the common misconception that medieval people somehow had to toil in a world bereft of technical innovation and ingenuity. The authors of the papers, all experts in their fields, show the Middle Ages not only to be a time of considerable technological development, but also the ways in which the technologies of building construction, manufacture and metallurgy were shaped by broader forces of culture, social identity, political ambition and the local environment.