Описание: Insights into power, spectacle, and performance in the courts of Middle Eastern rulers In recent decades, scholars have produced much new research on courtly life in medieval Europe, but studies on imperial and royal courts across the Middle East have received much less attention, particularly for courts before 1500AD. In the Presence of Power, however, sheds new light on courtly life across the region. This insightful, exploratory collection of essays uncovers surprising commonalities across a broad swath of cultures. The pre-modern period in this volume includes roughly seven centuries, opening with the first dynasty of Islam, the Umayyads, whose reign marked an important watershed for Late Antique culture, and closing with the rule of the so-called "gunpowder" empires of the Ottomans and Safavids over much of the Near East in the sixteenth century. In between, this volume locates similarities across the Western Medieval, Byzantine and Islamicate courtly cultures, spanning a vast history and geography to demonstrate the important cross-pollinations that occurred between their literary and cultural legacies. This study does not presume the presence of one shared courtly institution across time and space, but rather seeks to understand the different ways in which contemporaries experienced and spoke about these places of power and performance. Adopting a very broad view of performances, In the Presence of Power includes exuberant expressions of love in Arabic stories, shadow plays in Mamluk Cairo, Byzantine storytelling, religious food traditions in Christian Cyprus, advice, and political and ethnographic performances of power.
Описание: Insights into power, spectacle, and performance in the courts of Middle Eastern rulers In recent decades, scholars have produced much new research on courtly life in medieval Europe, but studies on imperial and royal courts across the Middle East have received much less attention, particularly for courts before 1500AD. In the Presence of Power, however, sheds new light on courtly life across the region. This insightful, exploratory collection of essays uncovers surprising commonalities across a broad swath of cultures. The pre-modern period in this volume includes roughly seven centuries, opening with the first dynasty of Islam, the Umayyads, whose reign marked an important watershed for Late Antique culture, and closing with the rule of the so-called "gunpowder" empires of the Ottomans and Safavids over much of the Near East in the sixteenth century. In between, this volume locates similarities across the Western Medieval, Byzantine and Islamicate courtly cultures, spanning a vast history and geography to demonstrate the important cross-pollinations that occurred between their literary and cultural legacies. This study does not presume the presence of one shared courtly institution across time and space, but rather seeks to understand the different ways in which contemporaries experienced and spoke about these places of power and performance. Adopting a very broad view of performances, In the Presence of Power includes exuberant expressions of love in Arabic stories, shadow plays in Mamluk Cairo, Byzantine storytelling, religious food traditions in Christian Cyprus, advice, and political and ethnographic performances of power.
Автор: LaVigne MR Maurice L. Название: The Power of Qi for Health & Longevity ISBN: 0994934769 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780994934765 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4302.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A must-have for everyone interested in Qi or Universal Energy. The Power of Qi for Health & Longevity is accessible to both new and advanced students. It is the result of over 20 years of dedicated study into the dynamics of cultivating Qi with two wonderful and highly qualified Grand Masters of Qi Gong: Weizhao Wu of Toronto, Canada, and Dr. Tsu Kuo Shih of Connecticut, USA. The powerful tools offered in this book will help you discover and enjoy the immense healing powers of Qi Gong. Featured are an extensive explanation of body's energy anatomy, the secrets of longevity according to Professor Huang Zhanhuan of China, founder of the Dadao style of Taiji Chuan, the nine steps to mastering Qi Gong, the six healing sounds and more. Learn Dragon Qi Gong and four Medical Qi Gong styles for Respiratory Disease, Anxiety, Digestive Issues, and High/Low Blood Pressure.
Автор: Hamilton MR Maurice Название: Ready for the Next Round: Tapping the Power Within ISBN: 0983927847 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780983927846 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3440.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: At the heart of this book lie the powerful universal forces of love/loss, determination, family and the value of tapping into the power that lies within each of us. "Ready for the Next Round" chronicles the journey of a poor sharecropper's son who migrates from the Deep South with his family for a better life in the North. But assimilating into the strange Philadelphia culture comes with its own challenges. Soon he gets caught up in the struggles and complexities of this new world and finds himself in trouble - time in prison, reformatory school and ostracized from family and friends. Later, amidst the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Black Muslim factions, middleweight fights, mingled with bouts of alcoholism and dysfunctional relationships, the narrator ultimately triumphs. In his struggles to find himself, he uses education as his trump card to transform himself from a jitterbug a super-hip streetfied person) to a high school administrator. His story transcends race and class, His story is an American life story. Readers who enjoy reading about the ordinary man who triumphs over struggle will love "Ready for the Next Round". This book shows that one doesn't have to be a famous star in order to achieve and make valuable contributions to society. The message is clear: Young people who've missed the way can find their way back. Maurice Hamilton is a retired New York City high school administrator, Life coach, motivational speaker and author who resides in North Carolina.
Автор: Willis Maurice Название: Power Electronics ISBN: 168285325X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682853252 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 25266.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Power electronics aims to understand the control and conversion of electric power with the help of solid-state electronics like insulators and semiconductors. Power electronics covers research areas of electronic and electrical engineering and includes designing, integration and processing of dynamic electronic systems. The aim of this book is to present researches and case-studies that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and applications of electronics with an insight into electromagnetism, electronic circuits and devices, semiconductors and diodes. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.
Автор: Willis Maurice Название: Power Electronics: Emerging Technologies and Applications ISBN: 1682850854 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682850855 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 23335.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: There has been rapid advancement in the field of power electronics. The emphasis is on developing innovative power systems that are energy efficient and can be utilized for longer durations. This book includes topics that provide a comprehensive overview of emerging applications like nanoelectronics, bioelectronics, low power processors, etc. It includes case studies that highlight the advanced applications of power electronics in different fields like bio-medical science, sensor technology, multimedia, etc. The extensive content of this book will help the students and academicians in gaining a thorough understanding of the field.
Автор: Willis Maurice Название: Power Electronics: Converters and Applications ISBN: 1682851737 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682851739 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 24944.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Power electronics have varied applications such as in vehicular technology, active power filters, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of chapters on topics such as advanced power semiconductor devices; different types of power converters such as inverters; performance of electronic power converters; modeling, design and applications of power circuit components, etc. For all readers who are interested in power electronics converters, the researches and examples presented in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.
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