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Mariam Al-Ijliya

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Page : 38 pages

File Size : 10,8 MB

Release : 2021-02-26

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In the 10th century A.D. Mariam Al-Ijliya became a pioneer in designing and making the most unique Astrolabes the world has seen, making her known to the world as Mariam Al-Astrolabia - The Astrolabe Maker. With her knowledge of Astronomy and Engineering, Mariam's Astrolabes were skillfully designed and crafted. Astrolabes were a complex scientific instrument used in the measurement of celestial bodies as well as to calculate location and time on earth. Learn about Mariam and her unique contribution to science in this one of a kind story book with beautiful and unique illustrations, for late elementary and middle school aged children. The highly engaging story in this unique book is told through the lens of a group of friends who are taken into the past as they are reading a magical "Book of Jewels". Second part of the book is filled with fun and educational activities including word search, connect the dots, and coloring sheets. ABOUT THE PIONEER SERIES: Nurturing courage, confidence and love of knowledge in young minds through stories on great individuals and leaders that transformed the world through their wisdom, inventions, discoveries and exploration.



Man-Made

Author : Tracey Spicer

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 39,48 MB

Release : 2023-05-03

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1761106384

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Walkley Award-winning journalist Tracey Spicer exposes the next frontier of feminism. Man-Made aims to open readers’ eyes to a transformative technological shift in society and give them the tools to make positive change. Winner, 2023 Australian Business Book Awards, Social Responsibility Longlisted for the 2023 Walkley Book Award 'Mum, I want a robot slave.' Broadcaster Tracey Spicer had an epiphany when her young son uttered these six words. Suddenly, her life’s work fighting inequality seemed futile. What’s the point in agitating to change the present, if bigotry is being embedded into our futures? And so began a quest to uncover who was responsible and hold them to account. Who is the ultimate villain? Big Tech, whose titans refuse to spend money to fix the problem? The world’s politicians, who lack the will to legislate? Or should we all be walking into a hall of mirrors and taking a good, hard look at ourselves…? This is a deeply researched, illuminating and gripping ride into an uncertain future, culminating in a resounding call to action that will shake the tech sector to its foundations. Praise for Man-Made ‘Exhilarating … The book we need as we grapple with how AI will change our lives and our world.’ Dame Quentin Bryce ‘Brilliant, hilarious and terrifying. You’ll never see Alexa the same way again.’ Juanita Phillips ‘Tracey Spicer uses her unmistakably human voice to warn us all about the deeply sexist Frankenstein’s Monster that is modern AI.’ Yumi Stynes



The Mammoth Book of SF Stories by Women

Author : Alex Dally MacFarlane

Publisher : Robinson

Page : 619 pages

File Size : 20,32 MB

Release : 2014-10-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1472111710

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Women have always written powerful, important science fiction stories. This anthology showcases the most exceptional stories written by women in recent decades, from classic stars Ursula K. Le Guin and James Tiptree Jr, science fiction greats Nancy Kress, Lois McMaster Bujold and Karen Joy Fowler, new award-winning talents Elizabeth Bear and Aliette de Bodard and many more! Whether crossing the stars or constructing the future of our planet, women’s contributions to science fiction are unforgettable.



The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam

Author : Salim Ayduz

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 1149 pages

File Size : 25,61 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 0199812578

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The main reference source for questions of Islamic philosophy, science, and technology amongst Western engaged readers and academics in general and legal researchers in particular.



Women in the History of Science

Author : Hannah Wills

Publisher : UCL Press

Page : 476 pages

File Size : 34,37 MB

Release : 2023-03-06

Category : History

ISBN : 1800084153

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Women in the History of Science brings together primary sources that highlight women’s involvement in scientific knowledge production around the world. Drawing on texts, images and objects, each primary source is accompanied by an explanatory text, questions to prompt discussion, and a bibliography to aid further research. Arranged by time period, covering 1200 BCE to the twenty-first century, and across 12 inclusive and far-reaching themes, this book is an invaluable companion to students and lecturers alike in exploring women’s history in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, medicine and culture. While women are too often excluded from traditional narratives of the history of science, this book centres on the voices and experiences of women across a range of domains of knowledge. By questioning our understanding of what science is, where it happens, and who produces scientific knowledge, this book is an aid to liberating the curriculum within schools and universities.



Clockwork Phoenix 5

Author : Jason Kimble

Publisher : Mythic Delirium Books

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 48,47 MB

Release : 2016-04-05

Category : Fiction

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• 2017 World Fantasy Award finalist for Best Anthology • Contains “The Fall Shall Further the Flight in Me” by Rachael K. Jones, 2017 World Fantasy Award finalist for Best Short Fiction • Contains “Sabbath Wine” by Barbara Krasnoff, 2016 Nebula Award finalist for Best Short Story • 2016 Locus Recommended Reading List, Best Anthology “Allen’s strange and lovely fifth genre-melding fantasy anthology selects 20 new short stories of unusual variety, texture, compassion, and perception. . . . All the stories afford thought-provoking glimpses into alternative realities that linger, sparking unconventional thoughts, long after they are first encountered.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “The arrangement is superb. This anthology of 20 stories can resemble a symphony of themes and variations in a wide range of keys, or a tapestry whose elements form patterns of imagery and meaning that shift and offer new insights throughout the book.” —Locus The Clockwork Phoenix anthologies offer homes to “well-written stories occupying multiple subgenres, usually in the same story, often ambiguously,” as Locus Magazine once put it. The ground-breaking, boundary-pushing, award-nominated series has returned for a fifth incarnation, triumphantly risen from the ashes after another successful Kickstarter campaign. This is the largest installment yet, holding twenty new tales of beauty and strangeness. With original fiction from Jason Kimble, Rachael K. Jones, Patricia Russo, Marie Brennan, Benjanun Sriduangkaew, Rob Cameron, A. C. Wise, Gray Rinehart, Sam Fleming, Sunil Patel, C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez, Holly Heisey, Barbara Krasnoff, Sonya Taaffe, Alex Dally MacFarlane, Shveta Thakrar, Cassandra Khaw, Keffy R. M. Kehrli, Rich Larson, and Beth Cato. Cover art by Paula Arwen Owen. “And then there is that secret restaurant . . . It is perfection on a plate! And you feel better about yourself and your life and the world every time you go there. Clockwork Phoenix is the name of this restaurant, and Mike Allen is the restaurateur. One sublime dish after another, and yet I still have my favorites that I keep coming back to.” —Little Red Reviewer Table of contents: “The Wind at His Back” by Jason Kimble “The Fall Shall Further the Flight in Me” by Rachael K. Jones “The Perfect Happy Family” by Patricia Russo “The Mirror-City” by Marie Brennan “The Finch’s Wedding and the Hive That Sings” by Benjanun Sriduangkaew “Squeeze” by Rob Cameron “A Guide to Birds by Song (After Death)” by A.C. Wise “The Sorcerer of Etah” by Gray Rinehart “The Prime Importance of a Happy Number” by Sam Fleming “Social Visiting” by Sunil Patel “The Book of May” by C.S.E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez “The Tiger’s Silent Roar” by Holly Heisey “Sabbath Wine” by Barbara Krasnoff “The Trinitite Golem” by Sonya Taaffe “Two Bright Venuses” by Alex Dally MacFarlane “By Thread of Night and Starlight Needle” by Shveta Thakrar “The Games We Play” by Cassandra Khaw “The Road, and the Valley, and the Beasts” by Keffy R.M. Kehrli “Innumerable Glimmering Lights” by Rich Larson “The Souls of Horses” by Beth Cato



Binti

Author : Nnedi Okorafor

Publisher : Tordotcom

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 20,35 MB

Release : 2015-09-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0765385252

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She left her home for the stars, but found more adventure than she bargained for. A tense and intimate coming-of-age story in space.



Islam: A Brief Look at Faith and History (Revised Edition)

Author : Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 32,82 MB

Release : 2017-02-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1365713644

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Paperback. Islam has influenced and continues to influence many cultures around the globe. It is shaping history, cultures and civilizations. Sadly, most of us only receive a two-dimensional look at Islam-a view that is often distorted by the brevity of the media sound-bites or by opinionated agendas. Our intention with this book is to present Islam, its teachings and the history of those who follow it. It is not a comprehensive study-nor should it be seen as definitive. Rather, it should be used as a stimulus for further detailed study. We hope and pray that this effort becomes a source of promoting (much needed) harmony, peace, tolerance, and coexistence in the human family. This can be done through school education systems, interfaith sessions, mosque open houses, educational seminars and individual readership. This new Revised Edition has larger text, clearer graphics and many new additions to the previous text.



Al Razi

Author : Rafia Rehman

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 48,82 MB

Release : 2020-09-07

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PIONEER SERIES presents an illustrative book for elementary school aged children introducing them to the great 9th century scientist, Al-Razi. Beautifully composed, the story begins with a group of friends finding a treasure chest while playing in the park. The content inside of the chest takes them on an adventure into the past where they learn about Al-Razi and his contributions to the various fields of science. Additionally, this one of a kind story book introduce children to some scientific concepts in a simplistic way and provide them with lessons on the importance of learning and helping others. The second part of the book is filled with fun activities. This section of the book includes; 1: Word Search, 2: Maze, 3: Science experiment (Become a Scientist using household items), 4: Multiple choice Q&A, 5: Be a Dr. Identify items. and 6: Coloring Sheets. (Activities are only included in the Paperback format). About The PIONEER SERIES: Nurturing courage, confidence and love of knowledge in young minds through stories on great individuals and leaders that transformed the world through their wisdom, inventions, discoveries and exploration. Al Razi was a genius of his time. His contributions to various fields of science are tremendous. He was a philosopher, musician, mathematician, chemist and a physician, who wrote over two hundred books during his lifetime and is considered one of the best physicians ever lived. He strongly believed in the idea of patient-physician relationship, and the importance of diet in treating illnesses. Al Razi was the first in the world to write on mental illness, and Psychotherapy. He promoted the idea that mental well being plays an important role in physical health, and further promoted that mental illness has medical basis. In chemistry, he successfully purified Ethanol and introduced its use in medicine, along with discovering sulfuric acid and its uses.



Ibn Battuta

Author : Abdul Rehman

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Page : 25 pages

File Size : 22,67 MB

Release : 2020-08-22

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Ibn Battuta was a great world traveler. During the 14th century, he traveled to over 40 modern day countries experiencing endless adventures, learning about new cultures, traditions, animals and plants. He logged his travels in his famous book 'The Rihla'. Pioneer Series presents an illustrative book for early elementary school aged children introducing them to this great adventurer from the Golden Age. The paperback version of the book includes activities such as coloring sheets, maze, and word search. About The PIONEER SERIES: Nurturing courage, confidence and love of knowledge in young minds through stories on great individuals and leaders that transformed the world through their wisdom, inventions, discoveries and exploration.