Volume V, Practices, Interpretations, and Representations, of the Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures, like the previous volumes, is the child of more people than can be named in a brief acknowledgment. Brill's continued support was crucial for the project. Sam Bruinsma, Publishing Director, offered important business guidance. Joed Elich, Senior Acquisitions Editor Middle Eastern, Islamic, and African Studies, has been a strong advocate for the EWIC project and a marvelous partner with whom to brains…