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By Rachid Benzine, Christian Delorme. 1998
Les deux auteurs, l'un musulman, l'autre prêtre catholique, racontent leur cheminement dans leur foi respective et comment ils en sont…
venus à connaître et à respecter la religion de l'autre; ils sont favorables au dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 1997.By Rukhsana Khan, Patty Gallinger. 1999
What is the true nature of Islam? What is its place within North American society? This collection of stories and…
poems for children will help foster understanding and tolerance. Grades 4-7. 1999.By Jean-René Milot. 2004
La "guerre sainte" (djihad) est-elle un précepte du Coran? En quoi la Loi islamique (shari'a) est-elle différente de ce qu'on…
entend habituellement par loi en contexte occidental? Qu'est-ce qu'une fatwa et qui peut en émettre une? Comment la communauté musulmane est-elle structurée et qui peut parler au nom de l'Islam et des musulmans? Y a-t-il vraiment un "choc des cultures" entre l'Islam et l'Occident? Voilà autant de questions auxquelles vous obtiendrez des réponses claires et précises. Des textes accessibles présentés de façon plus dynamique que dans les ouvrages dits savants. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaires. 2004.By Auriana Ojeda. 2003
Some of the best-known commentators on the current relationship of Islam with the industrial countries of the West present their…
views in short essays. Topics include Islam and democracy, the place of women, threats to the United States, terrorism and Islam, and the nature of fundamentalism. For senior high and older readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2003.By Stacey Roderick, Ellen Warwick. 2008
Practical advice on a range of topics relating to money - tips on jobs, saving, debt, spending and budgeting, how…
to become a girl entrepreneur, what to scrimp on (and what not to), the hidden price of cheap, how to reconcile having less than some friends, and why fundraising can make girls feel priceless! Includes checklists, quizzes, a bank lingo glossary and much more. Grades 4-7. 2008. (Planet girl)Financial expert Carrick targets young adults graduating from university or college and moving into the workforce, the housing market and…
family life. Offers information on saving for a post-secondary education and paying off student debts, establishing a credit rating, basic banking and budgeting, car and home buying, and insurance. c2012.By Susan Roche, New Zealand. Ministry of Education. 2007
Provides exercises, activities and games, with pets as a theme, to help students to develop financial understanding using mathematics and…
statistics concepts along with concepts from the social sciences. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2008.By Arden Rose. 2017
Social media and lifestyle vlogger explains how to survive future adulthood, from paying the bills and grocery shopping to being…
in an actual relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2017By David Clark, Elaine Scott. 2016
By Raquel Welch. 2010
Movie star Jo-Raquel Tejada, born in 1940, offers a brief synopsis of her life that covers her childhood in California,…
marriage, divorce, motherhood, and Hollywood career. Provides tips for women over fifty on makeup, hair, exercise, nutrition, fashion, and staying positive. 2010By Jean Chatzky. 2022
This program is read by the authors and a full cast. Learn how to money in this in-depth guide from…
New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky and the team at HerMoney There's no getting around it. You need to know how to manage money to know how to manage life — but most of us don't! This audiobook from New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle, and their team at HerMoney breaks down the basics of money—how to earn it, manage it, and use it—giving you all the tools you need to take charge and be fearless with personal finance. How to Money will teach you the basics of: -creating a budget (and sticking to it) -scoring that first job (and what that paystub means) -navigating student loans (and avoiding student debt) -getting that first credit card (and what "credit" is) -investing like a pro (and why it's important!) All so you can earn more, save smart, invest wisely, borrow only when you have to, and enjoy everything you've got! A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook PressBy Brendan January. 2009
Recounts the first hundred years of Islam: the founding of the religion by Muhammad (died in C.E. 632), the conquest…
of major empires by Arab Islamic armies, and the blossoming of a dynamic civilization. For grades 6-9. 2009By Don Silver. 2007
Outlines "money-smart ways" for teens to live, work, shop, bank, invest, give to others, prepare for college, and handle debt,…
credit, and paperwork. Includes advice on electronics safety, voluntary simplicity, and thinking ahead to insurance, mortgages, and retirement. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2007By Saadia Faruqi. 2022
In this biographical collection, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets,…
and more who helped make the world we know today. A brilliant surgeon heals patients in the first millennium. A female king rules the Indian subcontinent. A poet pours his joy and grief into the world's best-selling verses. An iconic leader fights for civil rights. And many, many more. Throughout history—from the golden age of the empires of Arabia, Iraq, Persia, and India, up to modern day—Muslims have shaped our world in essential ways, with achievements in music, medicine, politics, human rights, literature, sports, technology, and more. Give this book to readers who are excited to learn about the great figures and thinkers in history! The authors introduce their book with a personal letter to the reader, setting out their motivations and hopes for the stories they are telling. The backmatter includes a glossary and bibliography for readers' further research and learning. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookBy Jann Einfeld. 2005
Eleven essays by authors with opposing viewpoints on the nature of the Islamic religion. Includes Osama bin Laden's justification for…
attacking America, President George W. Bush's claim that Islam is a peaceful religion, Pat Robertson's counterargument, and analyses of women's rights. For junior and senior high readers. 2005By Robin S. Doak. 2005
Summarizes the history of the Islamic Empire (632 to 1258) and its lasting contributions to the modern world including the…
guitar, sugarcane, and the Arabic numerical system. Discusses the empire's knowledge and practice of astronomy and mathematics, literature, art, religion, sports, and military science. For grades 6-9. 2005Author with fibromyalgia offers a guide to finding a job that can accommodate a chronic illness or disability. Discusses the…
Americans with Disabilities Act, government programs, education and training, assistive technology, and self-employment opportunities. Provides real-life examples and resources and includes exercises to assess abilities and limitations. 2002By Sid Davis. 2004
Real estate agent offers advice on all aspects of purchasing a home, whether a single family house, co-op, condo, manufactured,…
or mobile home. Includes a chapter on selling and information on mortgages, tax shelters, insurance, and the "fifteen costliest mistakes homebuyers make." 2004By Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter. 2004
The author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (DB 50090) and others instructs teens on becoming financially intelligent by learning the…
language of money, understanding how economics work, and avoiding pitfalls on the way to monetary security. For senior high and older readers. 2004By Charles Clark. 2002
A concise introduction to one of the world's major religions. Discusses the history, beliefs, acceptance, practices, and politics of Islam…
and looks at the challenges it faces. Explains some of the misunderstandings between Christians and Muslims. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002