The Sociology of Islam provides an accessible introduction to this emerging field of inquiry, teaching and debate. The study is located at the crucial intersection between a variety of disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. It discusses the long-term dynamics of Islam as both a religion and as a social, political and cultural force. The volume focuses on ideas of knowledge, power and civility to provide students and readers with analytic and critical thinking frameworks for...
Call on the cosmos to change your life and realise your dreams.How do you get what you want in life? Cosmic ordering. You decide what you want, you announce to the universe that it's your intention to get it, and it's delivered to you.Daily Mail astrologer Jonathan Cainer helps you achieve success, from the point of deciding what to order, through to delivery. So if you’re looking for your ideal job, perfect man, or the solution to your money and health worries, why not place a cosmic...
Pope Francis’ Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 250 bite-size nuggets of inspiration and wisdom from one of the most popular popes of all time.A pope of the people, Pope Francis’ teachings have been praised and shared by the faithful and nonreligious alike. During his short papacy so far, his commitment to compassion and humility have already cemented his position as one of the most popular popes of all time.Pope Francis’ Little Book of Wisdom offers quotes of faith and hope from this...
The Journey is a simple, revolutionary set of techniques that has freed thousands from lifelong emotional and physical blocks – from addiction, depression and low self-esteem to chronic pain and illness.The Journey was born of Brandon Bays’ extraordinary experience of healing from a football-sized tumour, without drugs or surgery, in 6 weeks. Forced to go beyond the limits of known alternative therapies (she had been working in mind/body healing for two decades) she was catapulted into a...
Richard Thomas, most famous for his portrayal of John Boy in the US television series The Waltons, presents his own selection of inspirational real-life stories of everyday miracles that have touched people’s lives, from amazing acts of heroism to miraculously answered prayers.Either astonishing coincidences, answered prayers, or amazing acts of heroism, the stories in It’s a Miracle range from angel encounters to extraordinary animal stories, from amazing rescues to remarkable medical...
Ever wondered if your intentions, prayers or wishes have a real, calculable effect on the world? Here, from Lynne McTaggart, groundbreaking author of ‘The Field’, comes riveting accounts of scientific investigations and real case histories with evidence that we are all connected and our intentions can be harnessed as a collective force for good.For the last 40 years renegade scientists, experimenting with the limits of quantum physics, have made seemingly impossible discoveries. 1966: a...
Many a domestic cat leads a good life. Pampered, well-fed and often the centre of much attention, the cat is skilful in getting its own way.In this fascinating and fun book, you can discover many of the cats’ secrets, which you too can use to great effect.Discover how to…make the most of chancescreate a good impressionbe more persuasivemake better use of strengthsas well as get more pleasure out of your day…and life.6o entries with bite-sized explanations accompanied by simple yet evocative line...
A wonderful collection of inspirational thoughts on life, death and rebirth, giving the reader an intimate personal portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his own words. This ebook shows us how to embrace love and compassion in our everyday lives.This is a wonderful collection of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s thoughts on a wide range of important subjects, including the world today, the different world views of faith, science and religion and the nature of life, death and rebirth.The first...
They don’t wear wings, they don’t live on clouds, but they do come into our lives. Angels are more than figments of our imagination – they are real and have changed the lives of many ordinary people.Throughout history artists have painted them, poets have written about them, and films have portrayed them. This beautiful gift book looks at the history of angels and how they have been depicted throughout history. It answers many questions, such as `who are they? what are they? and where do they...
A breathtaking new collection of translations of poems by Rumi, one of the world’s most loved mystical teachers. Beautifully illustrated with Persian calligraphy, this is an ideal ebook for every MBS reader.Jalal-uddin Rumi was born in what is now Afghanistan in 1207. His poetry has inspired generations of spiritual seekers, both from his own Sufi school and well beyond. His poems speak to the seeker and the lover in all of us.In recent years, interest in Rumi has skyrocketed, with perrfomances,...
Out of body? Out of mind? Reality or unreality?All of us have experienced the inexplicable, have known elements of the unknown. but is there really anybody out there? What is the evidence to support the theory of life after death, telepathy or psychokinesis? Do scientists believe in crisis visions, ghosts and mediums? Is there a rational explanation for even the most mysterious of ghostly apparitions?INSIDE THE SUPERNATURAL takes nothing for granted, neither believes nor disbelieves; it is quite...