“urfi abdul jamil”

Birdwatching is reckoned to be an important tool for initiating the process of inquiry into the natural world. Birds are colorful, full of movement and diurnal. They capture the popular imagination well and are also important symbols of the conservation movement. In today’s context, with natural h... More

Showcasing some of the best writings on Indian birds, Birds of India: An Anthology takes a fresh look at natural history writings in India. The anthology is unique in that the selected pieces are not just about birds and nature but also about their role in human lifefrom religion to sports, from sup... More

This book takes the reader to the beginnings of medical science in ancient Greece and traces its subsequent journey into the 8th century Arab world and the birth of a new system called 'Unani' - based on the balance of the humours in the body. There is also an informative chapter on home remedies, w... More

Describes how democracy as practiced today and its simple majority voting system is a defective process that results in bad laws and oppression, and how one person can help impose his will on the majority. Describes a novel system for creating laws and their implementation at the national and local ... More

Touching on world issues, such as the war in Iraq, nuclear weapons proliferation, terrorism, the Palestinian-Israeli problem, and the crisis in Sudan, Kazoun makes a compelling case for dramatic reform of the United Nations and U.S. foreign policy.Thought-provoking ideas of an alternative view of in... More

David Grant has a singular talent--he can affect the course of his dreams. Quite by chance, he discovers the existence of the Trans-Humanist Institute and their lucid dreaming lessons. He discovers that under the tutelage of Dr. Thotmoses he has more control over his dreams. However, his talent soon... More

Dr. Effarah's commentaries and opinions expressed in this collection of articles were publishes in Al-Arab newspaper in Los Angeles, CA, during the year 2001 through 2003. The writer interprets the three years of events and policies based on his fifty years of research and his experience while livin... More

In this era of globalization, outsourcing has emerged as a key strategy not only for achieving competitive advantage but also for survival. However, despite widespread adoption, there are few practical guidelines in the market regarding how to optimally manage outsourced projects. Global Outsourcing... More