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The Jewish Philosophy Reader
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Oliver Leaman (Editor), Charles Harry Manekin (Editor), Daniel H Frank (Editor)
The Jewish Philosophy Reader is the first comprehensive anthology of classic writings on Jewish philosophy from the Bible to the present. Complementing the History of Jewish Philosophy (Routledge, 1997), the Reader is divided into four parts: Foundations and First Principles Medieval and Renaissance Jewish Philosophy Modern Jewish Thought ...
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Evil and Suffering in Jewish Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman
The problems of evil and suffering have been extensively discussed in Jewish philosophy, and much of the discussion has centred on the Book of Job. In this study Oliver Leaman poses two questions: how can a powerful and caring deity allow terrible things to happen to obviously innocent people, and why have the Jewish people been so harshly treated ...
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History of Jewish Philosophy
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Daniel H Frank (Editor), Oliver Leaman (Editor)
Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to contemporary Jewish feminist and postmodernist thought. The ...
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An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman
Islamic philosophy is a unique and fascinating form of thought, and particular interest lies in its classical (Greek-influenced) period, when many of the ideas of Greek philosophy were used to explore the issues and theoretical problems which arise in trying to understand the Qur'an and Islamic practice. In this revised and expanded edition of his ...
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Islamic Philosophy A-Z
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Peter S Groff, Oliver Leaman
A unique introductory guide to the rich, complex and diverse tradition of Islamic philosophy. Islamic Philosophy A-Z comprises over a hundred concise entries, alphabetically ordered and cross-referenced for easy access. All the essential aspects of Islamic philosophy are covered here: key figures, schools, concepts, topics, and issues. Articles on ...
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Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman
Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy provides a concise and comprehensive survey of all the major themes encountered in the religious and philosophical traditions of Asia and the Islamic world, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism. It makes the ideal companion for approaching the subject for the first time and provides an invaluable easy-to-use reference ...
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Preventing Malpractice
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Thomas L Leaman, M.D., J W Saxton
It is possible to increase cost-effectiveness and lower the risk of lawsuits while improving patient care and office morale. In this revolutionary work, the authors, a seasoned primary care physician and an experienced defense attorney, detail risk management techniques and introduce the concept of co-active medicine. Their book will provide ...
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Moses Maimonides
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Oliver Leaman
Moses Maimonides (1135-1204) is recognized both as a leading figure in Jewish thought and as one of the most radical philosophers of the Islamic world. Most accounts of his thought are unduly obsessed with his Jewish background and fail to do justice to the part he played in the recreation of an important and intriguing set of arguments which ...
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Eastern Philosophy: The Key Readings
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Oliver Leaman, Leaman Oliver
Through key readings from primary and secondary sources this book communicates at first hand the principal features of the remarkable range of Eastern thought - including Buddhist, Confucian, Hindu, Islamic, Shinto and Zoroastrian. Passages from key texts guide the reader through over 90 major terms, from abhidharma to Zen. Material is drawn not ...
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The Dictionary of Disruption: A Practical Guide to Behaviour Management
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Louisa Leaman
This informative and humorous A to Z contains a huge array of entries dealing with every aspect of managing behaviour, from minor classroom incidents to full scale riots. Each letter contains one detailed entry and several shorter ones, ranging from assertiveness to boredom, to self-esteem and warnings. Realistic and helpful, Louisa Leaman's ...
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Decorating American style
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José Wilson, Arthur Leaman
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Managed Care Success
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James W Saxton, Thomas L Leaman, M.D.
The number of malpractice claims and the severity of final judgments could explode under managed care. Physicians and managed care organizations are on a collision course with malpractice when patient expectations are at an all-time high, and pressures of efficiency are constantly increasing. Defensive medicine -- doing procedures or additional ...
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The Future of Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman (Editor)
Where is philosophy going? Are we entering a post-philosophy millenium? This text provides the notion of what the future of philosophy is as a crucial concept, since it allows us to sepculate not only on the future, but also on the past. Written by international scholars, these essays consider a variety of issues, from ethics to mind, language to ...
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Jewish Thought: An Introduction
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Oliver Leaman
This fresh and contemporary introduction to the Jewish faith, its philosophies and worldviews, explores debates which have preoccupied Jewish thinkers over the centuries and examines their continuing influence in contemporary Judaism. Written by Oliver Leaman, a leading figure in the field, the book surveys the central controversies in Judaism, ...
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The Naked Teacher: How to Survive Your First Five Years in Teaching
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Louisa Leaman
"How does the earnest, humble teacher manage to stay on top of the game? This book will hopefully help to answer that question. It is designed to provide down-to-earth guidance through the maze of responsibilities, challenges and expectations that underpin a successful first five years in the profession. Whether you are a curious outsider ...
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Encyclopedia of Death and Dying
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Glennys Howarth (Editor), Oliver Leaman (Editor)
In recent years there has been a massive upsurge in academic, professional and lay interest in mortality. This is reflected in academic and professional literature, in the popular media and in the proliferation of professional roles and training courses associated with aspects of death and dying. Until now the majority of reference material on ...
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Healing the Anxiety Diseases
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Thomas L Leaman, M.D.
This book explores the full range of anxiety diseases and their treatments. Dr. Leaman helps the reader understand the dynamics of these illnesses. He offers accessible guidance and support both to those suffering from anxiety disease and to their families.
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A Brief Introduction to Islamic Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman
Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the most important philosophical traditions in the world, it has only recently begun to receive the attention it deserves in the non-Islamic world. This important text provides a concise and accessible introduction to the major movements, thinkers and concepts within that tradition, from the foundation ...
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Death & Loss
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Oliver Leaman
This practical and non-technical discussion of death argues for the inclusion and integration of teaching about death in the curriculum. The author avoids a prescriptive approach, encouraging teachers to devise their own ways of comforting.
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Managing Very Challenging Behaviour
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Louisa Leaman
This fully updated second edition provides a structured approach to tackling behaviour, from low-level problems, right through to coping with extreme behaviour. In this authoritative guide, Louisa Leaman provides practical, tried-and-tested advice on how to deal with the full spectrum of poor behaviour. She lays out a comprehensive framework, with ...
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Averroes and His Philosophy
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Oliver Leaman
Averroes was born in 1126 AD in Cordoba, Andalusia. His education comprised a thorough grounding in the Maliki approach to jurisprudence and an Ash'arite introduction to theology. The Ash'arites put forward an interpretation of shari 'a and Islam which emphasizes the power and influence of God over all things, an emphasis which leads them to ...
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Classroom Confidential: Hints and Tips from an Insider
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Louisa Leaman
Louisa Leaman shares her practical 'secrets for success' with teachers. 'My role as a Behaviour Support Teacher involves classroom observations and feedback to teachers on issues relating to challenging behaviour. This gives me the refreshing opportunity to spend time watching real teachers do real teaching, and deal with the very real problems ...
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The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia
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Leaman Oliver
This is a RUSA 2007 outstanding reference title. The Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has been the subject of intense debate. Some of this has been carried out by Muslims and ...
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The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Jewish Philosophy
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Daniel H Frank (Editor), Oliver Leaman (Editor)
From the ninth to the fifteenth centuries Jewish thinkers living in Islamic and Christian lands philosophized about Judaism. Influenced first by Islamic theological speculation and the great philosophers of classical antiquity, and then in the late medieval period by Christian Scholasticism, Jewish philosophers and scientists reflected on the ...
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The Perfect Teacher: How to Make the Very Best of Your Teaching Skills
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Louisa Leaman
"The Perfect Teacher" deals with the major issues of the profession, such as discipline, time management and teaching style, taking the unique perspective of how other people see them. Schools are busy places, but spending most of the day in the company of 30+ children can still feel rather lonely. There is little time for teachers to make ...
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