This is the first investigation of one of the main interests of astronomy in Islamic civilization, namely, timekeeping by the sun and stars and the regulation of the astronomically-defined times of Muslim prayer. The study is based on over 500 medieval astronomical manuscripts first identified by the author, now preserved in libraries all over the world and originally from the entire Islamic world from the Maghrib to Central Asia and the Yemen. The materials presented provide new insights into the early development of the prayer ritual in Islam. They also call into question the popular notion...
This is the first investigation of one of the main interests of astronomy in Islamic civilization, namely, timekeeping by the sun and stars and the re...
'The Hot Topic' is a collaborative work by one of the most respected scientists and one of the most dynamic writers in the field of climate change. The book tells the reader everything they need to know about the challenge of global warming.
'The Hot Topic' is a collaborative work by one of the most respected scientists and one of the most dynamic writers in the field of climate change. Th...
Two remarkable Iranian world-maps were discovered in 1989 and 1995. Both are made of brass and date from 17th-century Iran. Mecca is at the centre and a highly sophisticated longitude and latitude grid enables the user to determine the direction and distance to Mecca for anywhere in the world between Andalusia and China. Prior to the discovery of these maps it was thought that such cartographic grids were conceived in Europe ca. 1910. This richly-illustrated book presents an overview of the ways in which Muslims over the centuries have determined the sacred direction towards Mecca...
Two remarkable Iranian world-maps were discovered in 1989 and 1995. Both are made of brass and date from 17th-century Iran. Mecca is at the centre and...
On July 24,1977, a small plane with 3 passengers was travelling from Galveston, Texas, to Springhill, Louisiana. The pilot was experienced, and it was a trip they had all taken before. But, today would be different.
As the plane passed over the piney woods of East Texas, something went terribly wrong. The plane began to sputter and shake violently. Suddenly, thick smoke poured into the cockpit making it impossible to see through the windows. At just 6 years old, Kacy Benson was in the backseat, as his grandfather called for help and tried desperately to land, anywhere he could.
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On July 24,1977, a small plane with 3 passengers was travelling from Galveston, Texas, to Springhill, Louisiana. The pilot was experienced, and it ...
