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Mapping Medieval Geographies: Geographical Encounters in the ...

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This is a reading that flies in the face of the dominant discourse that asserts that the Mediterranean was a Pinto, 'Cartography', in Encyclopaedia ... 4 5 heavily contested zone and that Muslims and Christians were constantly 202 Karen C. Pinto.

Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration

Karen C. Pinto

Pinto focuses on the distinct tradition of maps known collectively as the Book of Roads and Kingdoms (Kitab al-Masalik wa al-Mamalik, or KMMS), examining them from three distinct angles—iconography, context, and patronage.

European Cartographers and the Ottoman World, 1500-1750: ...

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Cambridge: Oleander, 2004. Pinto, John A. "Origins and Development of the Ichnographic City Plan." Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians 35 ( 1976): 35-50. Pinto, Karen C. "Ways of Seeing: Scenarios of the World in the Medieval ...

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Specs: 711, 489, 460. Research: postwar U.S. foreign relations, postwar Chile. Pinto, Karen C; Columbia (PhD), c/o Adele Pinto, 124 15th Ave., SE, Apt. 1004, Calgary, AB T2G 5A8, Canada. Affil.: Alberta. (403) 234-8857. Fax (212) 854- 1413.

Directory of History Departments, Historical Organizations, ...

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Specs: 711, 489, 460. Research: postwar U.S. foreign relations, postwar Chile. Pinto, Karen C ; Columbia (PhD), c/o Adele Pinto, 124 15th Ave., SE, Apt. 1004, Calgary, AB T2G 5A8, Canada. Affil.: Alberta. (403) 234-8857. Fax (212) 854- 1413.

World Maps for Finding the Direction and Distance of Mecca: ...

David A. King

118-126. - , "Sanskrit Geographical Tables": idem, "Sanskrit Geographical Tables ", Indian Journal of History of Science 31 (1996), pp. 173-220. Pinto, "Review of History of Cartography, 11:1": Karen C. Pinto, a review of History of Cartography.

The Travels of Mendes Pinto

Fernão Mendes Pinto

A sixteenth century Portuguese trader recounts his experiences traveling to China and Japan.

Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration

Karen C. Pinto

... Guggenheim fellowship announcement for Simone Pinet's forthcoming research and book The Task of the Cleric: Three Studies on the “Libro de Alexandre”(in progress) (http://www.gf.org/fellows/all-fellows/simone-pinet/, accessed May 22, ...

Harvard Middle Eastern and Islamic Review

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REVIEWED BY KAREN C. PINTO, Columbia University, (Exchange Scholar Harvard University 1992 - 93) For too long now scholars have ignored the field of medieval and early modern Middle Eastern cartography. While numerous medieval ...

A vida de Cesário Verde

João Pinto de Figueiredo

Caller Unknown: Book One of the Karen Wilson Chronicles

Jennifer Brozek

Karen is determined to figure out what is really going on—and protect her city, whatever the cost… Caller Unknown: Volume One of The Karen Wilson Chronicles, is the first of four novellas following the trials of Karen Wilson as she ...

Hebrews: Running the Race Before Us

George H. Guthrie

BRINGING THE BIBLE TO LIFE Genesis, by John H. Walton, Janet Nygren, and Karen H. Jobes (12 sessions) Esther, by Karen H. Jobes and Janet Nygren (8 sessions) John, by Gary M. Burge, Karen Lee-Thorp, and Karen H. Jobes (12 ...

Karen Le Billon Two-Book Bundle: French Kids Eat Everything ...

Karen Le Billon

Author Karen Le Billon coaches readers through the process of taste training, including strategies, games, and experiments that will encourage even reluctant eaters to branch out.

Karen's Ghost (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #12)

Ann M. Martin

Karen thinks the ghost of Ben Brewer lives in her house but she's never really seen him until now. Karen and her stepsister have found out that Ben and his spooky friends are going to have a party in her attic.

Wedding Flowers: Karen Tran

Karen Tran

Known as one of the country's leading wedding designers, Karen has set a high standard and is considered a trendsetter in her field. This book is a cross section of 20 years of excellence."

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Danes

Helen Dyrbye

This means that bank statements, future correspondence, etc., can then be addressed either to: 'Fr. (Ms.) Karen Hansen' or Biblioteksassistent Karen Hansen (Library Assistant Karen Hansen). As her career progresses, Ms. Hansen must make ...

Chimera Incarnate: Book Four of the Karen Wilson Chronicles

Jennifer Brozek

The fourth and final volume of the Karen Wilson Chronicles tells the story of what happens when all the chips are down, places of power have been consumed, and one of Karen's greatest allies teeters on the edge of oblivion.

The Ultimatum: The Guardian Series

Karen Robards

The first thriller in the Guardian series by New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards, perfect for fans of Karen Rose and Sandra Brown.

A lesser child: an autobiography

Karen Gershon

A Lesser Child recounts the childhood of distinguished poet Karen Gershon, who grew up in Germany under Hitler's regime. Karen was the granddaughter of a wealthy member of the local Jewish community, and her family was close-knit.

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Roberto Pinto

This series took the form of tent-like mobile structures that transform into items of clothing, sleeping bags and bivouacs.

Dirty Secrets (A Karen Rose Novella): (A Karen Rose Novella)

Karen Rose

DIRTY SECRETS is an intense, pulse-pounding novella from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose.

Karen's Haircut (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8)

Ann M. Martin

Poor Karen is feeling ugly.

Karen''s Little Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #22)

Ann M. Martin

If Karen''s next-door neighbor Mrs.

The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet

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Unexpected tales of the fantastic, & other odd musings by Nalo Hopkinson, Karen Joy Fowler, Karen Russell, Jeffrey Ford, and many others Contains stories by the amazing Jeffrey Ford, the fabulous Karen Joy Fowler, the unlikely Kelly Link, ...