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Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 3


Free Download David C. Virtue, "Dialogues in Middle Level Education Research Volume 3 "
English | ISBN: 1032590637 | 2024 | 248 pages | EPUB, PDF | 2 MB + 5 MB
This insightful book presents and discusses the dialogues that took place in the New Directions in Middle Level Education Research session at the 2022 Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) conference.

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Secret War in the Middle East The Covert Struggle for Syria, 1949-1961


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1995 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1780764952 | PDF | 6 MB
This work is an in-depth study of Syrian politics and foreign relations between 1949 and 1961. Previously unstudied aspects of Syrian covert intervention in the 1958 Lebanese Civil War and of a Syrian-Jordanian "dirty war" are also included.Covert action and terrorism have played major roles in the policies of the Middle East. It is impossible to comprehend the intricacies of regional politics without an understanding of the covert machinations that lie beneath the surface. This work is an in-depth study of Syrian politics and foreign relations between 1949 and 1961. Topics covered include the role of foreign governments in manipulating Syria’s numerous military coups; the covert struggle to remove Adib al-Shishakli, the conflicts in the late 1950s between Syrian politicians and officers, the consolidation of power in Syria by chief Abd al-Hamid Sarraj and his covert battles with Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq from 1957 onwards. Previously unstudied aspects of Syrian covert intervention in the 1958 Lebanese Civil War and of a Syrian-Jordanian "dirty war" are also included. Throughout the book, particular attention is paid to the role of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party.

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Women in the Middle East and North Africa Restoring Women to History


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1999 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 0253334780 | PDF | 4 MB
Tracing the evolution of the role of women from ancient Middle Eastern societies through the 17th century, Guity Nashat employs a rational-choice theoretical framework, examining the interplay between local practices and early Islamic beliefs and institutions. As Islam expanded throughout the area, the foundations of Islamic law and practice with regard to women underwent significant development. Judith Tucker surveys women’s gender issues in the 19th- and 20th-century Middle East, with a particular focus on economic activity, access to political power, and contributions to cultural life. Her essay also addresses the role that Islam and indigenous custom are thought to play in shaping women’s lives.

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Politeness in the History of English From the Middle Ages to the Present Day


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English | ISBN: 1108499627 | 2020 | 220 pages | PDF | 2 MB
The concept of politeness permeates all aspects of modern life and society. However, to what extent has this phenomenon changed over time? This book traces the elusive concept of politeness from its beginnings in the Middle Ages up to the present day. Detailed case studies of mostly literary texts provide insights into historically specific ways of being polite, from discernment politeness in Old English to recent examples, such as non-imposition politeness. Readers will gain a better understanding of both the folk-notion of politeness and specific scholarly definitions, and how these can be applied to historical data. The long diachrony provides a novel perspective both on the concept of politeness and on the history of the English language in its social context, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike. Politeness emerges as a multifaceted phenomenon that is both culture-specific and history-specific.

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The Middle Eastern Cookbook


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2016 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 184537407X | PDF | 15 MB
Middle Eastern food draws on the exotic taste of various styles of cooking and combines them in a blend of unusual yet simple tastes for mouthwatering dishes. Middle Eastern food is easy to prepare, wonderful to look at and offers an amazing variety of healthy dishes, making it the ideal cooking style for the health-conscious. In "Middle Eastern Cookbook", you will discover the rich, aromatic flavours of countries where food is an intrinsic part of the culture and the sharing of meals with family and guests is a feature of daily life. From Tabouleh and Dolmas to Chicken Salona and Baklava, Middle Eastern cooking is a delicious collection of wonderful tastes, colours and rich textures. Maria Khalife has gathered together a collection of the best of Middle Eastern cooking. The recipes are easy to follow, use ingredients that are readily available and are accompanied by colourful and succulent photographs.

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The 47 People You’ll Meet in Middle School


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English | 2020 | ISBN: 1524765163, 1524765139 | EPUB | pages: 304 | 7.8 mb
Getting ready to start middle school? Well, you’ll need to know what to expect. Get to know every person you’ll meet and how they can help (and who to stay away from!).

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