In 2002 celebrated novelist and journalist Kenize Mourad traveled through Israel and the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, interviewing ordinary Palestinians and Israelis who have
For more than two decades the world religions have been a central topic for Hans Kung. In books which have inspired millions throughout human society, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue bet
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Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905) is widely regarded as the founder of Islamic modernism. Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and political activist, he sought to synthesise Western and Islamic cultural value
Since 1919 Save the Children has fought to uphold the human rights of children worldwide. Now promoted by the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Julianne Moore the charity’s founder was a childle
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In explaining his work on personal development, one of the world's founding psychoanalysts, Alfred Adler, creates a practical approach to self-understanding. The clear explanations and advice illustra
Fully updated and revised, this new edition of Coping with Bipolar Disorder draws on the combined expertise of three leading specialists to offer a comprehensive and practical guide to the causes, tre
The question ?Are we alone?’ has permeated human thought since ancient times, and today the possibility of alien life and intergalactic travellers remains a bountiful source of inspiration for science
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In this, the paperback edition of the influential bestseller, Keith Ward dismantles the attacks on religion by scientists, sociologists, and psychologists, who claim that religion is nothing more than
A man drives alone along the vast, desolate roads of Patagonia, a mystical land. He comes across a starving and helpless teenager, who is now the prince grown older and returned to Earth. The two trav
It’s on the televisions, in the papers and in our minds. Every day we’re bludgeoned by news of how bad everything is financial collapse, unemployment, growing poverty, environmental disasters, disease
Drawn from the work of poets, writers, philosophers and spiritual text, this encouraging volume provides comfort and consolation to those who are grieving and reminds us of the bond we all share in mo
Whether worshiped, feared, or studied, volcanoes have always been a subject of fascination and awe. This Beginner's Guide explains the importance of volcanoes in shaping worlds, the dangers of volcani
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When her husband dies in the year 2000, Wang Di is forced into the solitary life of a widow in modern Singapore. But this new silence brings with it a surge of memories, taking her back to the brutal
