Автор: , Muscat Jane Oliphant Название: Letters from an Occult Student: An Occult Work ISBN: 1796588679 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781796588675 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 991.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This particular work is a short introductory text that contains some now-amusing allusions to magnetism and telegraphy within the context of comparisons to the spiritual world, as well as a slew of philosophical lore. For the modern occultist it is more useful for some techniques used for mindfulness such as those involving breathing and fasting.It contains applause for both the Christian and Hindu (common at the time) and is broken into a series of- essentially- sample letters from master to student. It is not immediately clear if the author (about whom little can be gleaned) was a Theosophist or a self proclaimed occultist independently.
Автор: Willem Floor Название: Persian Gulf: Muscat City, Society & Trade ISBN: 1933823763 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781933823768 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 9007.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Muscat, the capital city of present day Oman, has had a long, and colorful history as a typical Indian Ocean port at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. International trade brought about a rich mix of various ethnic and religious groups including, besides Arabs, Africans, Baluchis, Mekranis, Sindis, Gujaratis, Persians and many others. At the turn of the twentieth century fourteen languages could be heard spoken in the city. As a result the people of Muscat tended to be more outward-looking, and tolerant of various cultures, than those of the hinterland. Nonetheless, the city remained a secondary port for most of its history. By 1750, due to anarchy in Iran and problems in Basra, Muscat became the most important Persian Gulf port, and very wealthy. This position was further enhanced by a strong Omani fleet built by the early Al Bu Sa`id rulers. By 1820, however, the Persian Gulf ports reasserted themselves and the Pax Britannica put an end to the use of Omani sea power, and Muscat started to decline. Sultan Sa`id II focused his energies on the development of Zanzibar on the African coast, but by 1868 revenues from Zanzibar and Bandar Abbas had all been lost. Furthermore, conflict between Muscat and the interior and the arrival of steam ships, which supplanted the smaller, local vessels, further sapped the citys strength, and its prosperity. By 1900, Muscat had become a sleepy steamer port with a considerably reduced population. In Muscat: City, Society, & Trade, Willem Floor marshals a wealth of historical documents and challenges some of the heretofore accepted wisdom about the city. Those interested in the socio-economic and medical history of the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf will find here a rich banquet of information.
Автор: Heather Passmore Helen Muscat & Название: Contexts of Midwifery Practice ISBN: 1446295370 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781446295373 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 5384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society.
