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Spiritual Purification in Islam

The Life and Works of al-Muhasibi

By: Gavin Picken

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Spiritual Purification in Islam

The Life and Works of al-Muhasibi

By: Gavin Picken

Purification of the soul is a principle that is central to understanding Islamic spirituality but despite this, relatively little has been written explicitly in the Islamic tradition regarding this discrete method of spiritual purification. This book examines the work of a scholar of this discipline, al-Hārith al-Muhāsibī, who lived and worked during the classical Islamic period under the Abbāsids. Although al-Muhāsibī was well known for his skills in many disciplines, including the Qur’ān, Prophetic narration and scholastic theology, it is his mastery in the field of Islamic spirituality and moral psychology for which he is best remembered. Assessing the extent to which the political, social and economic factors played a part in his life and work, Gavin Picken provides a comprehensive overview of his work and its great significance in the development of Islamic spirituality. Reconstructing his life in chronological order and providing the most comprehensive appraisal of his works to date, it explores a facet of al-Muhāsibī’s teaching which as yet has not been studied, namely his understanding, concept and methodology regarding the purification of the soul within the Islamic paradigm. As such, it will be of great interest not only to researchers and students of Sufism but also to scholars of comparative spirituality and mysticism.

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Routledge

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1136853715

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Criminological and Forensic Psychology

By: Helen Gavin

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Criminological and Forensic Psychology

By: Helen Gavin

The second edition of Criminological and Forensic Psychology is an even more theoretically rigorous, practically relevant, engaging and fun introduction to this broad and fascinating field. It covers both the conceptual basis within which psychology knowledge is applied in forensic contexts and the practical applications of psychology to the criminal civil justice systems. Key Features: Case studies feature in every chapter and place students in the full context of a criminal case, showing them how psychological theories can be used to explain real-life crimes. In-depth exploration of the fascinating courtroom process including separate chapters on the Defendant’s Mind and The Jury. A dedicated chapter on research methods specific to forensic psychology to help students do their research project around this topic, covering the final year and post-graduate research. A new chapter on Intimate relationship aggression: Domestic Violence and Domestic Homicide Online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions, additional case studies and links to further readings

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671

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SAGE

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1526455269

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9781526455260

Just Stop Motivating Me

By: Gavin Freeman

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Just Stop Motivating Me

By: Gavin Freeman

Gavin Freeman is providing a positive wake up call to the true value of motivation in the workplace. His insights provide a new way of looking at: · Why we act the way we do · How we can create smarter motivated environments and · What is needed for individual to change the way they work to fully realise their potential and that of the organisation In the business world, motivated staff at every level can make or break a team. The drive to work smarter, faster and harder can be overwhelming if not properly understood. This exciting book, introduces the concepts of “motivation to succeed” and “motivation to avoid failure” as part of a wider motivational mindset continuum, the book delves into the human psyche, and explores our reaction to failure as well as the variables that influence our motivation to succeed. We are constantly exploring the difference between good and great and this book takes the question to next level and explains the psychological angle. Good chance it is not what you are thinking it is! With testimonials and interviews with CEOs, senior executives and coaches, Just Stop Motivating Me is bound to leave you feeling motivated and ready to take on the world. Interviewees include CEO’s of Coles, Deloitte, AIG, NAB and Lend Lease Asia, Dep Chair of ACCC, CFO’s of AMP and Perpetual, The head of the ICU at the Alfred and Nelson Mandela’s personal bodyguard A positive wake-up call to the true value of motivation in the workplace Rod Leaver, Chief Executive Officer, Lendlease Asia

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311

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Business Olympian

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1742577806

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9781742577807

Sherman Tank

By: Gavin Birch

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Sherman Tank

By: Gavin Birch

A brilliant and prolific collection of rare photographs celebrating the war-winning qualities of arguably the most important tank of the Second World War. Many of the marvelous images have never been seen before but thanks to the author, who has special access to the IWM archive they are now available with full authoritative captions.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783039000

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9781783039005

Days of Violence

By: Gavin Brown

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Days of Violence

By: Gavin Brown

Days of Voilence... The 1923 police strike in Melbourne... The police strike of 1923 resulted in a weekend orgy of destruction. Three persons were killed and property valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds destroyed in the Melbourne central business district. The strike resulted from a breakdown in communication between an inept Chief Commissioner and a manipulative constable determined to be as vindictive as possible. It sucked in the Government and the Police Association. Its most immediate cause was a system of supervision by senior constables in plain clothes which the men bitterly resented. The other major factors leading to the strike were the abolition of police pensions in 1906, the very poor standards of pay and conditions when compared with the New South Wales police and the revolting barrack accommodation in which single men resided. First warning of impending disaster occurred on a Wednesday night shift when twenty-nine men refused to parade at Russell Street. The Chief Commissioner was summoned and the men walked to their beats two hours later. After discussion between the parties, the same group refused to parade and the Chief Commissioner directed their discharge and the dismissal of two men whom he believed to be their ring-leaders. The manner in which other men were confronted eventually led to almost one-third of uniformed constables joining the strikers. Unfortunately for these men, rioting in the city turned a skirmish into an all-out war in which the Government and the Chief Commissioner very early in the event determined to take no prisoners. Although the Government immediately met virtually all the strikers'. demands, none was reinstated in the Force. Brinkmanship is a feature of police industrial relations in the last years of this millennium. Days of Violence contains powerful lessons for all parties - the Government, the police administration, the police associations and the members. Gavin Brown and Robert Haldane have produced an engrossing and detailed account of a neglected period in Melbourne's history, when the security of the community was threatened by the withdrawal of labour by its guardians in the only strike by police in Australia's history.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458710777

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9781458710772

Human Resource Management, 10th Edition

By: Raymond J. Stone,Anne Cox,Mihajla Gavin

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Human Resource Management, 10th Edition

By: Raymond J. Stone,Anne Cox,Mihajla Gavin

The new edition of Raymond Stone’s Human Resource Management is an AHRI endorsed title that has evolved into a modern, relevant and practical resource for first-year HRM students. This concise 14-chapter textbook gives your students the best chance of transitioning successfully into their future profession by giving them relatable professional insights and encouragement to exercise their skills in authentic workplace scenarios. Complementary to your courses, with well written conceptual content, Stone’s 10th Edition will save you research and assessment prep time with a host of case studies that cement learnings and get students thinking critically.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0730385353

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9780730385356

The Craftsman's Handbook

By: Cennino Cennini,Cennio D'Andrea Cennini,Sir Gavin De Beer

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The Craftsman's Handbook

By: Cennino Cennini,Cennio D'Andrea Cennini,Sir Gavin De Beer

Obviously of great merit." — Art Material Trade News. Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals secrets and techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of the Middle Ages. Translation and Introduction by D. V. Thompson. "Delightful flavor..." — N.Y. Herald Tribune.

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Courier Corporation

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048620054X

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9780486200545

Spiritual Purification in Islam

The Life and Works of al-Muhasibi

By: Gavin Picken

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The Life and Works of al-Muhasibi

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Spiritual Purification in Islam

Spiritual Purification in Islam

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Criminological and Forensic Psychology

Just Stop Motivating Me

Just Stop Motivating Me

Sherman Tank

Sherman Tank

Days of Violence

Days of Violence

Human Resource Management, 10th Edition

Human Resource Management, 10th Edition

The Craftsman's Handbook

The Craftsman's Handbook

Spiritual Purification in Islam

Spiritual Purification in Islam

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