Books in Understanding Islam series

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STIMULATING HISTORY OF ART UNDERSTANDING ART takes a chronological/historical approach to art, focusing on art works from ancient to contemporary times. Students will understand how historical, political, geographical, social, and religious events shape each culture's art and makes it unique. The text blends art history with cultural and social traditions, emphasizing the role of art in everyday life. The images and content present art as historical evidence of the creative process. The traditions of Western Europe are examined along with those of China, Japan, India, Native America, and Africa.

This work fully covers all course/exam requirements for existing syllabuses and forthcoming subject specifications for Advanced Level, BTEC, City and Guilds and new computer and IT technologies. Each chapter provides extra help through introductory summaries; 'Did You Know That' sections; hint boxes; screen dumps of examples; and, highlighted key text and revision summaries. Student-friendly material is supported with tables, diagrams, photographs, and examples for accessible and comprehensive learning. Revised and extended business, scientific and real-time applications chapters with past examination questions provided throughout for consolidation and practice. Full-colour sections showing the use of colour in computing are included throughout. It provides thorough coverage on the influence of the Internet.

The followers of the three major monotheistic faithsJudaism, Christianity, and Islammake up more than half of the worlds population. Each of these religions traces its descent to the patriarch Abraham, who was the first man to completely submit to the will of a single, all-powerful God. Yet despite this shared heritage, there are important differences in the religious beliefs of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. This book provides the historical context in which each of these three important monotheistic religions developed, an overview of the essential beliefs and religious practices expected of each faiths followers, and a discussion of how Jews, Christians, and Muslims have interacted in both the ancient and modern worlds. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout, maps, and back matter including: a chronology, a detailed index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they