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Born from the fields of Islamic art and architectural history, the archaeological study of the Islamic societies is a relatively young discipline. With its roots in the colonial periods of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its rapid development since the 1980s warrants a reevaluation of where the field stands today. This Handbook represents for the first time a survey of Islamic archaeology on a global scale, describing its disciplinary development and offering candid critiques of the state of the field today in the Central Islamic Lands, the Islamic West, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. The international contributors to the volume address such themes as the timing and process of Islamization, the problems of periodization and regionalism in material culture, cities and countryside, cultural hybridity, cultural and religious diversity, natural resource management, international trade in the later historical periods, and migration. Critical assessments of the ways in which archaeologists today engage with Islamic cultural heritage and local communities closes the volume, highlighting the ethical issues related to studying living cultures and religions. Richly illustrated, with extensive citations, it is the reference work on the debates that drive the field today.

Born from the fields of Islamic art and architectural history, the archaeological study of the Islamic societies is a relatively young discipline. With its roots in the colonial periods of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its rapid development since the 1980s warrants a reevaluation of where the field stands today. This Handbook represents for the first time a survey of Islamic archaeology on a global scale, describing its disciplinary development and offering candid critiques of the state of the field today in the Central Islamic Lands, the Islamic West, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. The international contributors to the volume address such themes as the timing and process of Islamization, the problems of periodization and regionalism in material culture, cities and countryside, cultural hybridity, cultural and religious diversity, natural resource management, international trade in the later historical periods, and migration. Critical assessments of the ways in which archaeologists today engage with Islamic cultural heritage and local communities closes the volume, highlighting the ethical issues related to studying living cultures and religions. Richly illustrated, with extensive citations, it is the reference work on the debates that drive the field today.

Pamela Butchart meets Sam Copeland - like if Charliechanged into a chicken AND NEVER REALISES IT, in this hilarious,fantastic debut by Bethany Walker.10-year-old Freddy Spicer writes letters to his parents - whohe believes are working at a Brussels-sprouts farm in Outer Castonga,with no internet or phone access.In fact, Freddy's parents are secret agents outof the country on a highly classified mission – but Freddyhas NO IDEA!Throw in: Grandad’s X-Ray specs;A laser blaster that accidentally destroys the shed;A strange new neighbour flirting with grandad; andSuspicious goings-on at school . . . Laugh-out-loud, high energy, fully illustrated fun for youngreaders!

For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: careful whatyou wish for! Olly Brown is hamster obsessed, buthe never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster. His dad won'tallow any pets. But then the most amazing thinghappens: a hamster shows up in Olly's house anyway! And it seemssmart. Like, really smart.This new hamster, Tibbles, is in awe of Olly, and it turns outTibbles is one of many: there's a whole civilizationof super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshippingOlly ... as a god?THIS IS SO AWESOME! But how is this possible??? A laugh-out-loud story that will also melt readers' heartsPerfect for fans of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken andPamela Butchart's books!Hilarious illustrations throughout by illustrator Jack Noel

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the fun of startingschool!“Both funny and empowering for children”- The TimesThe first day at school can be scary... especiallyfor the teacher!In this picture book you'll learn all the ways you help your teacherget through the school day: watching over them in the playground,listening to their stories, and spotting missing numbers.Most of all, you'll see how much fun school can be! Bethany Walker's hilarious text is perfect to be read-aloud withlittle ones who are about to start schoolLaugh your way through the day with Sophie Kent's warm illustrations!For another heartwarming picture book about starting school,check out Worry Boots by Lisa Thompson and Aysha AwwadOlder readers will also LOVE Chocolate Milk X-Ray Specs andMe, How to Steal the Mona Lisa and Olly Brown,God of Hamsters by Bethany Walker!

"Packed with laughs, legends and just the right amountof chaos - I loved it!" - Tom Vaughan, author of Hercules:the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero"A laugh-a-minute hair-raiser of hilarity, brimmingwith character and brilliantly illustrated; you HAVE to read thisone!" - Alex FoulkesTwelve-year-old Meddy Gordon has serious anger issues...In this hilarious book for middle-grade readers, Meddyrants about family and friendships, using her diary as a way ofletting out her anger and keeping her emotions in check. So far, so normal. You know the kind of thing: frustrations withher self-absorbed sisters; problems with idiotic classmates; disagreementswith pompous teachers; and, of course, her troublesdealing with the occasional flock of owls, swarms of snakes, or eventhe odd many-headed dog.And then there's the small problem of the snake hairthat appears if she doesn't control her anger.You see, Meddy Gordon is not actually from the twenty-first century.She is, in fact, a human from ancient Greece and she has madea powerful enemy.Meddy G is MEDUSA and she just happens to have angered Athena,the goddess of war. And what happens when the goddess of war ison the warpath? You get a bad day. A very bad day indeed. Meddy Gorgon is loosely based on the famous Greek myth of Medusa,ideal for young fans of Greek mythology!A highly illustrated book, great for fans of Loki andLottie Brooks.Funny and fantastic illustrations by Katie Abey who has illustratedover fifty books for children.  MORE PRAISE FOR MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY"I gobbled up Medusa's diary. It's gripping, fun and childrenare going to love the abundant illustrations. [...] Bravo BethanyWalker: that's storytelling worthy of the Gods." - JennyMcLachlan"Guaranteed to make you snort out loud at least once per pageand with loads of mythological facts so your teachers can't complain!"- Lisette Auton"This is a very funny story ... a relatable 12-year-old, dealingwith friendship issues and school troubles."- BookTrust

Meddy G is back for a new term at school, and unlikelast time, everything it TOTALLY fine...She's finally settled into the twenty-first century life and everythingis going well ... apart from her stress levels which areworse than ever, so much so that she accidentally turns one ofher teachers to stone!You see, Medusa may be living in the twenty-first century, butshe's still the famous Medusa Gorgon from ancient Greece. And itseems that her teenage angst comes served with a stoney side-eye. To make matters worse, when new boy Percy shows up, she seemsto go into a very strange daze. Meddy can't understand why her wordsget muddled and her cheeks heat up everytime she's around him. But little does she know that Percy has been send by Athena tocause yet more chaos in Medusa's new life. Because Percy is actuallyPerseus, and he's been sent on a mission to take Meddy G downfor good... The second book in the laugh-out-loudseries Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair DayMeddy Gorgon is loosly based on thefamous Greek myth of Medusa, ideal for young fans of Greek mythology. A highly illustrated book, great forfans of Loki and Lottie Brooks.Funny and fantastic illustrations byKatie Abey who has illustrated over fifty books for children. MORE PRAISE FOR MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY“I gobbled up Medusa'sdiary. It's gripping, fun and children are going to love the abundantillustrations. [...] Bravo Bethany Walker: that's storytellingworthy of the Gods.” – Jenny McLachlan"Guaranteed to make you snortout loud at least once per page and with loads of mythologicalfacts so your teachers can't complain!" – Lisette AutonThe second book in the hilarious and highly illustrated diaryof Medusa Gorgon. She's got snakes for hair and now the added problema very stoney stare. A book inspired by Greek mythology andgreat for fans of Hercules: the Diary of a (sort of) Hero and LottieBrooks series.

The decline of the Mamluk Sultanate from the late fourteenth century is an important component of the larger transformation of the late medieval Levant. In this centralized state, the Mamluks political culture has traditionally been defined by that of the imperial capital of Cairo. The political decline of the sultanate in Cairo has, then, come to define the many-faceted transformations of the entire region with the waning of the medieval era. The dynamics of change far from Cairo, in remote settlements on the imperial frontier, are, by contrast, relatively unknown. This book explores the transformation of the Mamluk state from the perspective of the Jordanian frontier, considering the actions of local people in molding both the state and their own societies in the post-plague era. Through a critical analysis of a wide range of economic and legal documents of the late Mamluk and early Ottoman periods, as well as data on rural society generated by recent archaeological research, the work documents the complex, dialectical relationships that always existed between the Mamluk state and the tribal societies of Jordan, as well as the flexible strategies pursued by both to adapt to changing circumstances during the late medieval period. It is ultimately a provincial perspective on imperial decline, reform, and rebirth that sheds new light on the mechanisms of socio-political and economic change through the experiences of ordinary people living on the margins of empire. The book is illustrated with more than two dozen photographs and 6 maps.

Leonard the Lion: king of the beasts, master of the Savannah, leader of his pride and ... a great big baby when it's time for a haircut!Nobody, NOBODY, can cut Leonard’s hair to his liking. That is, until he meets Marvin. Marvin is just a mouse but, oh, what wild and whacky styles he can whip up with his teeny-tiny comb and scissors… Soon, Leonard and Marvin are best buddies. The problem is, Leonard wants Marvin to cut his hair and HIS HAIR ONLY. So when Leonard sees Marvin giving Zebra a new hairdo, Leonard struggles with a spot of jealousy. A comedy of little and large, this high-energy story of friendship, sharing, and working together will have readers laughing out loud – and gently reassure any child who fears the hairdresser’s chair.

A funny art heist mystery that will steal your heart!The country is gripped with Mona Lisa Fever! The Royal Familyhas announced a huge reward for the return of a missing version ofthe Mona Lisa, stolen from their palace over 200 yearsago.But in the town of Colpepper, Mia has a different art problem:she loves art, but her underfunded school is closing down the artdepartment! But there's more to her school than meets the eye.Little-known local legend has it that the historic building containsa hidden vault, perhaps containing the LostMona Lisa! So Mia has no idea that scheming criminalsare hiding among the school staff.Meanwhile, Mia's former-best-friend Jake has endless conspiracytheories that always seem to get Mia in trouble. His latest onesare about the headmaster being a lizard person,and that maybe Mia's parents are The Fish, a renowned artthief who has never been caught.True, Mia's parents are acting strangely, taking evening coursesin acrobatics and dressing in tight, black jumpsuits. And latelythere have been a lot of weekend trips to art galleries all overthe country... bah! But that's ridiculous! Hilarious throughout and featuring a jaw-dropping twist at thevery end, this is the perfect follow-up to CHOCOLATE MILK, X-RAYSPECS AND METhe story is told in emails, texts, notes and coded messagesbetween the various characters, and chock full of funny illustrationsby Jack Noel. And it has a shiny, metallic blue cover!Perfect for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, Tom Gates,Charlie Changes Into a Chicken, and Pamela Butchart's books.