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"The first book to tackle the issue of global poverty through the lens of glob... "The first book to tackle the issue of global poverty through the lens of global institutions; this fully updated volume provides an important resource for all students and scholars of international relations, development studies and international... more

Christian Realism's Response to International Terrorism Christian Realism's Response to International Terrorism more

Alternative Globalizations Alternative Globalizations more

Peace is not something we can buy: it is something we must learn to find withi... Peace is not something we can buy: it is something we must learn to find within ourselves. This guide demonstrates how readers can become actively calm, centred in the stillness and joy of our own essential nature while living a dynamic, fulfilling and... more

Explores life behind bars for teenage prisoners who have been sentenced to dea... Explores life behind bars for teenage prisoners who have been sentenced to death and are awaiting execution on death row, discussing the effects of their past actions on themselves and others, and their personal views on the death penalty itself. more

Profiles the lives and convoluted relations of notorious rulers including Cath... Profiles the lives and convoluted relations of notorious rulers including Catherine the Great, King George III, and Joanna the Mad. more

This groundbreaking work explores how certain cultures consciously and unconsc... This groundbreaking work explores how certain cultures consciously and unconsciously dominate in multicultural situations and what can be done about it. more

"The Only Road North" is the true-life adventure of a 9,000-mile journey acros... "The Only Road North" is the true-life adventure of a 9,000-mile journey across Africa taken by the author, his brother, and two friends. When the travelers fall victim to a terrorist attack, Erik must struggle through grief and darkness to find his... more

A political memoir and passionate call to arms from a Christian Arab who witne... A political memoir and passionate call to arms from a Christian Arab who witnessed the deadly beginnings of fundamentalist Islam more

A distillation of the author's years of scholarship and teaching demonstrates ... A distillation of the author's years of scholarship and teaching demonstrates how violence is an inappropriate response on every level, offering spiritual guidance on how to promote personal and worldwide change. Reprint. 40,000 first printing. more

The author, a friend of both Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, describes the even... The author, a friend of both Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, describes the events surrounding the shootings at Columbine High School. more

From the most trusted writer on foreign affairs, this collection contains the ... From the most trusted writer on foreign affairs, this collection contains the columns Friedman published about September 11th as well as a diary of his experiences and reactions during this period of crisis. more

From Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Truck Full of Money, and... From Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Truck Full of Money, and adapted by Michael French comes this captivating and critically acclaimed young adult adaptation of the nonfiction edition of Kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains, which... more

In a time of fear and violence the beloved spiritual writers offers a three-fo... In a time of fear and violence the beloved spiritual writers offers a three-fold path for Christians to embrace Jesus' ethic of peacmaking in our lives, communities, and world. more

This book shows that US interests have shaped institutions, but other states h... This book shows that US interests have shaped institutions, but other states have also driven reforms without US support. more

Congressman Tancredo explains in cogent, rational detail how America is headin... Congressman Tancredo explains in cogent, rational detail how America is heading down the road to ruin and offers a prescription for repairing the damage. He believes that economic success and military prowess has transformed a nation founded on... more

"This book examines the responses of the United Nations, the United States, th... "This book examines the responses of the United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada responded to 9/11. It also examines how Egypt, Syria, Israel, Singapore and Indonesia had to do comparatively little to respond. The... more

Baer gathers a multi-hued range of voices that convey, with vivid immediacy an... Baer gathers a multi-hued range of voices that convey, with vivid immediacy and heightened imagination, the shock and loss suffered in September 2001. more

A portrait of infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Farmer follows the efforts of... A portrait of infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Farmer follows the efforts of this unconventional Harvard genius to understand the world's great health, economic, and social problems and to bring healing to humankind. more

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