International Studies

The continuing crisis in Syria has raised a question mark over the common perception of Middle Eastern affairs as an offshoot of global power politics. To Western intellectuals, foreign-policy experts, and politicians, "empire" and "imperialism" are categories that apply exclusively to the European powers and more recently to the United States of America. Lacking an internal dynamic of its own, the view of such people is that Middle Eastern history is the product of its unhappy interaction with the West.

According to Aristotle, the ultimate human good is eudaimonia, an ancient Greek word that can be translated as happiness, or flourishing. Eudaimonia comes from a life of virtuous (or good) action. Virtues such as justice, restraint, and practical wisdom cannot simply be taught - they must be developed over time by cultivating virtuous habits. The making of virtuous choices can be developed by using practical wisdom and by recognizing the desirable middle ground between extremes of human behavior.

Mahbub ul Haq died in 1998, three years after the publication of his important work, Reflections on Human Development. The book appeared at the end of Haq's impressive career in international development and described his revolutionary contribution to the discipline. In it, Haq argues that the goal of any society should be to improve the lives of its citizens, therefore economic development should support that aim.

Meditations is a remarkable work, a unique insight into the thinking of one of the most conscientious and able Roman emperors, Marcus Aurelius, who ruled at the apex of Roman might in the late second century CE. It was never intended to be widely circulated. Indeed, it was almost unknown until the 16th century. The work is like a series of jottings, written for its author's own improvement; it has no formal structure and its arguments follow no obvious pattern.

The storms of life threaten all of us at one time or another, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and without any hope. We all face adversities in the name of relationships, physical and mental health, the pain of loss, work stress, finances, and persecution. Our relationship with Jesus Christ does not always exclude us from all the unpleasant circumstances life sometimes throws our way. But the Bible makes it clear that when we turn our lives over to God and pursue Him wholeheartedly, He will never leave us nor forsake us.

SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality instructional study guides for challenging works of literature. This audio study guide for Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as public health and modern medicine, and bridging cultural boundaries. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

60 Second Answers to the Toughest Bible Questions - by Russ Miller. The Compromised Church - by Andy Woods. The Greatest Event in the 20th Century - by Dave Reagan. The Millennial Age Theory - by Dave Reagan. The Millennial Age Theory - by Dave Reagan. Science in the Bible - by Russ Miller. Signs of the Second Coming - by Andy Woods.

There are a lot of false ideas out there about Christianity and the Gospel. Join Christine Paxson and Rose Spiller as they explore the answers to these and many other questions about the true Gospel message in No Half-Truths Allowed: Understanding the Complete Gospel Message. Learn what Jesus did for you, why he did it, and how you can articulate the Gospel to others.

Another seven great chapters of topics related to Bible prophecy reveal how close we are to the end times. The Evidence of Biblical Prophecy, Vol. 11 includes seven chapters on Biblical prophecy by different authors, like Chuck Missler, Save Reagan, Sharam Hadian, Ed Hindson, Mike Gendron, Randy Neal, and Andy Woods.

Chapter one - "Revelation Wrath/Revelation Glory" by Dave Reagan: An excellent guideline for interpretation of this fascinating book as well as implications for Christians living in the last of the last days! Chapter two - "Armageddon: Past, Present or Future?" by Ed Hindson: Some Bible teachers, including Hank Hanegraaff and R.C. Sproul, insist that Armageddon has already taken place! Really? Learn the Biblical facts that expose this false teaching and the implications to Israel and the Church if it's not refuted.

This audiobook, the seventh volume in The Evidence of Biblical Prophecy series, offers another seven great chapters of topics related to Bible prophecy and reveals how close we are to the end times!

Chapter One - Muslims: Who Are They & What Do They Really Want? by Chuck Missler. Who and what is Jihad? What does it have to do with Israel? This presentation answers these questions and much more! Vintage Chuck Missler! Chapter Two - The Critical Importance of Studying Bible Prophecy by Andy Woods. Many churches today shy away from even mentioning Bible Prophecy, often calling it unnecessarily divisive. In this title, Andy tells us in no uncertain terms why tact is from the pit of hell.

Have you ever been hated? While many Christians know only freedom and safety, others do not. Your freedom isn’t guaranteed. In fact, Matthew 10:22 says we will be hated because of Christ. Do you have what it takes to be hated and still follow the Lord’s commandment to love your enemies? The Lord will soon return for a bride having not spot or wrinkle or any such thing. To be that bride, our flesh must be submitted to the Lord’s chastening, which may come through the hands of men.

Joshua and the Promised Land is an insightful analysis of the conditions required for God's people to cross the Jordan River, enter the Promised Land, and win their battles. The types and figures from the book of Joshua are key foreshadows of what is required for us to enter into the fullness of our God-given inheritance and blessing today.

The storms of life threaten all of us at one time or another, leaving us feeling lost, alone, and without any hope. We all face adversities in the name of relationships, physical and mental health, the pain of loss, work stress, finances, and persecution. Our relationship with Jesus Christ does not always exclude us from all the unpleasant circumstances life sometimes throws our way.

This is an in-depth look at practical and prophetic meanings in the book of Esther. Esther, representing the morning star, is part of a symbolic story of how the people of God triumph after an evil force (Haman) obtains the ring of power and sets a date to completely destroy the people of God. The Lord places the story of Esther in the Bible as a special prophecy regarding the end times we live in and the imminent destruction of evil.

Many readers of the Bible assume that when Jesus did a miracle it was, fundamentally, to prove that he was God; Jesus was pulling out his God card. What is startling is that Jesus never made the case that this was the primary purpose of his miracles. If we miss what his miracles do reveal, we may be missing out on great insights into the one who loves us and came to rescue us. Brian leads his listeners to a fresh vision of what is conveyed in the gospel accounts of Jesus' miracles. Uncovering what is there in the text, we see the miracles in a reinvigorated, vibrant way.

Evolution and creation are in a spiritual battle. Evolution scientists ignore, dismiss, and unequivocally reject creation out of hand - "It is not science or fact as evolution is," they say. However, Nullifying God shows that random Darwinian evolution does not have the direct evidence required to support the claim. Not only that, but it provides contrary evidence that evolution is biologically impossible.

Millions of people around the world are confused about what they must do to have everlasting life. This easy to listen audiobook gives an entertaining and illustrative view of the concept of eternal life and what you must do to receive it.

يتناول هذا الكتاب دراسة للمرأة المسلمة ومدى تأثير العولمة عليها وكيف قامت بمواجهة الطباع والأمر الخاصة بالعولمة المناقضة لها.