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Female characters are essential to biblical stories. The Creation Story is incomplete without the woman, Eve. The patriarchs, Abraham and Isaac, are paired with Sarah and Rebekah. Readers remember Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel, as Jacob's wives and the matriarchs of the Tribes of Israel. Alongside King David, Bathsheba figures prominently into the monarchical narrative of crime, punishment, and family dysfunction, and Jezebel stands as the alluring and seductive cause of group dissention, disorder, and chaos during the reign of her husband, King Ahab. As these examples demonstrate, female characters oftentimes function as foils to powerful, marquee males, but such is usually the case only when the women are wives or mothers. In a patriarchal world like that depicted in the biblical text, fathers, male offspring, wives, and mothers enjoy status unavailable to other kinds of women, like daughters.

The American Revolution brought about a profound crisis of identification as the new nation struggled to distinguish its citizens and define its identity amidst political divisions that lacked outward distinctions. This crisis extended to individuals seeking citizenship and those caught in the conflict's periphery. Consequently, marginalized groups seized this opportunity to claim control over their own identities, while those asserting authority faced challenges in maintaining control during times of civil war and revolution.

This book delves into the intriguing concept of Kurdism and its emergence during the first half of the nineteenth century. Focusing on the foundations, origins, and evolution of Kurdish nationalism, which stems from Kurdism, the study investigates the interplay between the Ottoman Empire and the three Kurdish emirates of Soran, Botan, and Baban during this critical period.

This examines the increased prevalence of obesity in the context of market failure. In welfare economics, market failure is an important precondition for government intervention. Obesity in the United States has risen dramatically in the last several decades; over two thirds of American adults are overweight, and one third is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and osteoarthritis. In addition to the significant human costs, there are economic ramifications to the sequelae of obesity, such as increased costs associated with healthcare, disability and absenteeism.

In this book we delve into the alarming rise of adult obesity in the United States since 1970. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that one-third of US adults are overweight and another third classified as obese, the prevalence rates have surpassed 20% in all 50 states. This eye-opening book highlights the gravity of obesity-related conditions and their potential consequences on public health. From an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and type II diabetes to certain types of cancer, obesity's toll on well-being is undeniable. Moreover, the economic implications of obesity cannot be ignored. The book examines how this burgeoning epidemic contributes to a staggering financial burden, driving approximately $147 billion annually in medical costs alone. Disturbingly, projections indicate that this financial strain may surge to an additional $48-66 billion per year by 2030. In light of such sobering statistics, "Tackling the Obesity Epidemic" emphasizes the urgent need for effective strategies to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles. By exploring evidence-based approaches, policy recommendations, and community initiatives, this book offers valuable insights into how we can collectively address this pressing health crisis. For policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and concerned citizens alike, this comprehensive work serves as a crucial resource in understanding the multifaceted challenges posed by obesity in the United States. Together, we can take meaningful steps towards a healthier, happier, and more economically sustainable future.

World War II (hereafter referred to as WWII) is a fascinating era in fashion, society, and politics. The fashion of the era was truly representative of the events happening in the world in a most visible way. This era made indelible marks on future designers and the science of fashion as the world knows it. Fashion and costume design were influenced and changed due to the many limitations presented and imposed by WWII. WWII represents a great marker of change socially, technologically, economically, and politically. While it affected the entire world, the main focus of this thesis will explore the effect of WWII on fashion and costume design on the United States and Britain.

Business incubators, a popular entrepreneurship policy intended to help new businesses avoid the risks of failure and generate economic growth, now serve more than 1,600 communities across the United States. Business incubators help new ventures by providing subsidized office space, shared administrative services, access to capital and financing, networking opportunities, and assistance with legal, technology transfer, and export procedures.

This analyzes Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari's chronicle (d. 923) History of Prophets and Kings using a gender perspective. It focuses on al-Tabari's representation of women during the Madina period, arguing that through such a representation al-Tabari projects his Abbasid gender norms on the women of this period. The thesis focuses on four main subjects in relation to al-Tabari's text: the image of rebellious non-Muslim women, 'A'isha's involvement in the Battle of the Camel, and women as rational and emotional players in the Madina period.

With the explosion of new material emerging from a branch of archaeology that focuses specifically on Islamic periods and Islamic lands since the 1980s, it is most pertinent to consider its origin, its development, and its potential in reconstructing and interpreting past ways of life.1 Islam has been a literate culture since its inception; thus, academic inquiry has focused on written texts.2 While documentary evidence provides a wealth of information on many aspects of life, material derived from archaeology can supplement and contextualize the written record. The material record can serve as an independent arbitrator, separate from historical sources, which were often written with an agenda.3 While the interpretation of the material evidence may be disputed, the data cannot be denied, as it offers a first-hand record of what had existed.