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(0)Michael Cook
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"The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam. He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional...
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English
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"Why does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? If so, what is it? Ancient Religions, Modern Politics seeks to answer these questions by examining the roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political life, placing special emphasis on the relevance--or irrelevance--of...
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An honest, probing look at the dynamics of the New Testament-in relation to problems that disconcert Jews and Christians today.
Despite the New Testament's impact on Jewish history, virtually all Jews avoid knowledge of its underlying dynamics. Jewish families and communities thus remain needlessly stymied when responding to a deeply Christian culture. Their Christian friends, meanwhile, are left perplexed as to why Jews are wary of the Gospel's...
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British Library research and development reports volume 5965
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[1989]
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Second edition.
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English
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[2017]
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English
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It's an exciting age of heroes, where most people develop supernatural abilities known as Quirks. Bright-eyed kids like Izuku Midoriya, Deku for short, dream of the day they become champions of the people. There's just one little problem standing in Deku's way. In a world full of heroes, he's Quirkless. Crushed, but not down for the count, this superhero-fanboy dedicates his time to studying the pros in hopes that he, too, can join a prestigious high...
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[2017]
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English
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It's time for second term, and the classroom is ready for a semester filled with intense training, studying, and new ways to kill their teacher. But even their most creative plans are falling flatter than a two-ton pudding. That is, until a powerful student decides to come back to class. Koro Sensei's days may finally be numbered.
12) My hero Academia
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[2017]-
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Widescreen version.
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English
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It's an exciting age of heroes, where most people develop supernatural abilities known as Quirks. Bright-eyed kids like Izuku Midoriya, Deku for short, dream of the day they become champions of the people. There's just one little problem standing in Deku's way. In a world full of heroes, he's Quirkless. Crushed, but not down for the count, this superhero-fanboy dedicates his time to studying the pros in hopes that he, too, can join a prestigious high...
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[2014?]
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日本語
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Ken Kaneki is a loner. In a world where ghouls-human-like creatures who survive on human flesh and people are at war, his biggest concern is which novel to pick up next. But when a date with the beautiful and mysterious Rize turns deadly, a life-saving operation horrifyingly transforms him into a human ghoul hybrid. Now, Kaneki lives on the edge of two worlds: afraid to interact with humans out of fear of his thirst for blood, and being hunted by...
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[2019]
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English
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Chise's bond with Elias grows stronger by the day, while all around her, things take a turn for the worse. Not only are the fae and beings of lore meddling in her life, but her recovery time is increasing after each use of her power. All caution is thrown to the wind; however, when one of Lindel's dragons is captured, and the rescue attempt puts Chise's life in grave danger. Now, the only thing more horrifying than Joseph's plan to use Chise, is Elias'...
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America Unearthed volume 4
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English
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Geologist Scott Wolter visits a Minnesota farmer who wants to investigate the possible existence of bones from a giant he unearthed in his yard. The bones raise the question of whether Vikings could have traveled all the way to America.
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America Unearthed volume 11
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English
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Scott Wolter does not believe in Bigfoot--but he sure hears about it a lot. That's because the earliest Bigfoot sightings were supposedly recorded in--guess what? Rocks. Bigfoot sightings are pervasive along the West coast.
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America Unearthed volume 5
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English
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In 1874, Lt. Colonel George sent Custer on a scouting mission to the Black Hills area. He reportedly found something while he was there--gold. This sparked off a gold rush of settlers flooding the sacred Native American lands.
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America Unearthed volume 2
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English
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Scott Wolter investigates a burial site in the mountains of Arizona, only to discover it may belong to a medieval Englishman.
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