Subject(s): Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 | Finance Summary: This book provides an overview of different theoretical perspectives on the long-run transition towards finance-dominated capitalism, on the implications for macroeconomic and financial stability, and ultimately on the recent global financial and economic crisis. In the first par

Subject(s): Islam and politics -- Indonesia | Islam and politics -- Middle East | Populism -- Indonesia | Populism -- Middle East | Indonesia -- Politics and government | Middle East -- Politics and government Summary: "In a novel approach to the field of Islamic politics, this provocative new study compares the evolution of Islamic populis

Subject(s): Taxation -- Developing countries | Economic development -- Developing countries Summary: Taxation and Development highlights the importance of better understanding the ways in which taxes and expenditure are linked. Focusing on developing countries, the book argues for a broader approach to the topic, with a secondary focus on devel

Subject(s): Anthropology of religion -- Islamic countries | Sociology, Islamic Summary: "In this powerful but accessible new study John Bowen draws on a full range of work in social anthropology to present Islam in ways that emphasise its constitutive practices, from praying and learning to judging and political organising. Starting at the

Subject(s): Islam -- History | Islam -- Essence, genius, nature Summary: "Now available in a fully revised and updated third edition, Islam: History, Religion and Politics, provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the core teachings, historical development, and contemporary public struggles of Islam. Featuring a new chapter on

Subject(s): Nonlinear mechanics | Materials -- Mechanical properties | Elastic analysis (Engineering) | Bifurcation theory Summary: "This book covers solid mechanics for non-linear elastic and elastoplastic materials, describing the behaviour of ductile material subject to extreme mechanical loading and its eventual failure. The book highli

Subject(s): Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment | Veterans -- Mental health | Psychic trauma -- Treatment | War -- Psychological aspects Summary: "A complete guide to an innovative, research-based brief treatment specifically developed for service members and veterans, this book combines clinical wisdom and in-depth knowledge of mil

Subject(s): Data curation | Data curation in libraries | Data libraries | Database management Summary: The importance of data has never been greater. There has been a growing concern with the 'skills gap' required to exploit the data surfeit; the ability to collect, compute and crunch data, for economic, social and scientific purposes.

Subject(s): Physical fitness | Exercise | Joints Summary: Pain does not have to be part of the normal aging process. Randy Raugh has taught thousands how to keep their body's muscles, joints, and bones feeling young. Here, he offers his approach to achieving a healthy, long life by focusing on maintaining healthy joints and providing specif

Subject(s): Dreams -- Religious aspects Islam | Dreams -- Religious aspects Islam Interpretations | Dream interpretation in Islam Summary: Elizabeth Sirriyeh offers the first concerted history of the rise of dream interpretation in Islamic culture, from medieval times to the present. Central to the book is the figure of the Prophet Muhammad - s