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Focusing on the Mahdia, this book explores an influential Islamic millenarian movement that emerged in the Nilotic Sudan during the late 19th century. It delves into the historical context, key figures, and the socio-political dynamics that shaped this transformative period. The narrative highlights the movement's impact on the region and its significance in Islamic history, providing insights into the beliefs and motivations of its followers.

Focusing on the dynamics of instructional leadership, this book examines the factors that facilitate and obstruct its application, as well as situations where it is not fully realized. By addressing gaps in existing research, it offers contemporary insights and answers to critical questions regarding the effective implementation of instructional leadership in educational settings.

This book introduces Holistic School Leadership, a novel approach where school leaders utilize systems-thinking concepts to navigate increasing complexity, change, and diversity in education. It emphasizes the importance of applying a systems view to enhance performance at the systems level. By offering systemic principles for action, it aims to foster excellence in education. Educators praise the book for making systems leadership accessible and relevant to daily school life. Karen Seashore highlights its necessity for anyone involved in improving schools, while Joseph Murphy notes it bridges the gap to a future of systemic thinking in educational leadership. James P. Spillane commends the authors for their clear account of systems thinking, addressing the challenges of implementation effectively. Wayne K. Hoy regards it as a pivotal work on systems thinking for school leaders, essential for reflective practitioners. Alan J. Daly emphasizes its potential to reshape educational research, policy, and practice, particularly through the concept of interdependence. Lastly, Megan Tschannen-Moran finds it a valuable resource for both those training and supporting school leaders, marking it as a significant contribution to educational literature.