Hasan-i-Sabah was born in northern Persia around 1050 and died in 1124. He was an Ismaili missionary (or dai) who founded the Nizari Ismailis after the usurpation of the Fatimid Imamate by the military dictator of Egypt. It may be said that Hasan founded and operated the world\'s most successful mystical secret society, while building a political territory in which to maintain his independence. The

Bullying and persecution among a group of schoolgirls leads to violent retribution and a race against time for Wycliffe. Two very different young women have been murdered within the same week. One was a singer in a nightclub, the other a nurse - but both were strangled in their own homes in very similar attacks. The press are quick to assume there is a psychopath on the loose, but Wycliffe suspects

\"Expecting You is a place to record all of the wonderful new thoughts, feelings, and experiences just ahead. Carry this journal with you wherever you go or take a reflective moment when you have the time and record what matters most. Keep this journal just for yourself, to share your experience with a loved one, or wait and read your words to your new little one after they

Application of Numerical Methods in Engineering Problems Using MATLAB(R) presents an analysis of structures using numerical methods and mathematical modeling. This structural analysis also includes beam, plate, and pipe elements, and examines deflection and frequency or buckling loads. The various engineering theories of beams/plates/shells are comprehensively presented, and the relationships between

Experience the quirky, action-packed adventures of Maka and Soul Eater like never before, with this all-new, deluxe collector\'s edition to celebrate Atsushi Ohkubo\'s global hit!! Maka must endure the Clown\'s gruesome illusions that seek to torment her. Will Soul be able to once again break through the madness and give Maka the courage she needs to overcome the enemy?! Meisters and their Weapons

To be an expert in your field is admirable. To be the best is rare and remarkable. If you want to be inspired by an incredible life-story of success, then this book tells the story and reveals the lessons learned by one of NBA\'s greatest basketball players. LeBron James is an American professional basketball player and is widely considered one of the best players of all time. With numerous endorsement

Got kids? Raising them to be bilingual and/or fluent in Arabic?This lovely book will help your kids learn numbers, shapes, and colors 40 colorful, vibrant pages with illustrationsNumbers: 1 to 20Harakats are includedWritten in Fusha (Classical) Arabic8.5\"x8.5\"Makes for a perfect gift for baby showers and children\'s birthdaySo what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today Also, be sure to click

Searching for even more wild places and new experiences, Dan became determined to explore \'off the map\' in Africa. From the mighty Sahara Desert in the north to the dense equatorial jungles of the Congo and the open grasslands of Southern Africa, Dan turned his biggest dream into reality. Over the course of three years Dan\'s second major expedition spanned fifty-four thousand miles through thirty-five

The seventh in a series of 7 activity books for children. The 36 page activity book deals with one group of letter sounds qu, ou, oi, ue, er,

For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation. From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us. Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible. Richard

The simple petal shape takes centre stage in this book. Each of the 18 applique projects employ simple piecing techniques; the applique is straightforward, eliminating the need for reverse templates, additional seam allowances, and time consuming

How Your Business Can Use the Science That Helped Win the White House The average conversion rate--the rate at which visitors convert into customers--across the web is only 2%. That means it\'s likely that 98% of visitors to your website won\'t end up converting into customers. What\'s the solution? A/B testing. A/B testing is the simple idea of showing several different versions of a web page to live

A handy quick-reference with step-by-step color photos and easy-to-follow instructions from two top professional grooms. Braiding a horse\'s mane kind of comes with the territory--who can resist playing with all that hair? While it may begin as a downtime activity on a rainy afternoon or fun with friends after riding lessons, braiding takes on a life of its own when it comes to competition. Professional

Stand Tall Like a Mountain is specifically designed to help parents empower their children to: - Learn tools for dealing with everyday emotions- Express how they are feeling- Learn about their bodies and minds in easy-to-read and understandable language - Develop tools for nourishment and coping with challenges- Use easy and fun yoga poses to promote positive feelings We teach our children how to brush

Developers often struggle when first encountering the cloud. Learning about distributed systems, becoming familiar with technologies such as containers and functions, and knowing how to put everything together can be daunting. With this practical guide, you\'ll get up to speed on patterns for building cloud native applications and best practices for common tasks such as messaging, eventing, and DevOps.

THE FAMILY: family life is always at the heart of Martina\'s storytelling... loyalty, protection and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to

In 1991, Dana Gioia\'s provocative essay \"Can Poetry Matter?\" was published in the Atlantic Monthly, and received more public response than any other piece in the magazine\'s history. In his book, Gioia more fully addressed the question: Is there a place for poetry to be part of modern American mainstream culture? Ten years later, the debate is as lively and heated as ever. Graywolf is pleased to

There\'s a T-Rex in town and one little dinosaur is on a MISSION:a mission to meet the T-Rex!How can you tell when you\'ve met a T-Rex though? Easy! Just ask everyoneyou meet, \'Excuse me, are you a T-Rex?\' of course. On a journey through the age of the dinosaurs, if everyone you meetsays, \'I\'m no T-Rex,\' there\'s only one