Short Studies

This Very Short Introduction audiobook looks at the phenomenon of international human migration - both legal and illegal - and offers an objective stance on the topic, and its benefits and challenges. Khalid Koser reveals the opportunities migration presents that must be taken advantage of in the current economic climate, and debunks common myths to demonstrate that society, as we now know it, cannot function without migrants.

The Fulani herdsmen’s invasion into peaceful communities of Nigeria has created a disturbing pattern of death and desecration; to this day none of the culprits have been brought to justice. Under the guise of an ancient livestock herding tradition, this group of people wage a war against the Christian population of the entire country. To protect their livestock, cattle farmers have graduated from using sticks, daggers, and clubs to using sophisticated, brutal weapons like double-barrel shotguns and AK-47s.

The early church fathers who were under the apostle John were so horrified about what they learned about the Antichrist, they looked for him in their time with almost an obsession. In this audiobook you will learn the shocking truth about the Antichrist that has never been discovered and understand the early church father’s quest. This audiobook is a first to provide details out of scripture that have never been revealed. It proves that the Antichrist is half devil and half man. Even more so an entity that is part of the satanic hierarchy.

First, there was God, and God was the truth. Then, there was light, the firstborn angel, Lucifer, which is defined as Light Bringer. The son of God and the great mother aurora goddess of the morning. Hence why Lucifer also means "Venus" or "bright" and "morning star". Now, Jesus or Michael's place of residence. There was luck, light, life, and longevity. Which formed the four "L's" and seen again on the Buddhist swastika. Needless to say, the journey is long and hard to reach this place. Are you ready to learn what you need to know?

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

In A Pair of Silk Stockings, Mrs. Sommers, a once wealthy woman who has fallen on hard times comes into possession of a small fortune of $15. Planning to spend the money on clothing for her children, she becomes sidetracked at a shop counter, entranced by the smoothness of a pair of silk stockings. She goes on to spend the money on the stockings as well as new boots and gloves for herself.

The early church fathers who were under the apostle John were so horrified about what they learned about the Antichrist, they looked for him in their time with almost an obsession. In this audiobook you will learn the shocking truth about the Antichrist that has never been discovered and understand the early church father’s quest. This audiobook is the first to provide details out of Scripture that have never been revealed. It proves that the Antichrist is half devil and half man. Even more so it us an entity that is part of the Satanic hierarchy.

Shockingly a staggering amount of myths and lies circulate Bible prophecy news than in any other area of Biblical teachings. Satan has launched a serious attack on the reading of the fig tree. So successful is his campaign that cults have formed within the Evangelical end time watching community. Bible Prophecy is unfolding, that is an undeniable fact. This audiobook exposes the myths, lies, and cults and where they began, while providing God’s standard in the Bible for those in scripture who dealt with end time prophecies.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Tim Ferriss collects the answers to his favorite questions from a tribe of inspirational doers in everything from film to physics to gain insight into how to build what you want out of life next....

Dreaming with Oak takes you on a journey into the world of the trees and plants. Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with plant and tree spirits (and what that means), this short book provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant and tree world in general, and oak in particular. Dreaming with Oak also shares some of the spiritual characteristics, healing properties, and folklore associated with oak.

Il femminicidio è un fenomeno criminale dilagante in molte parti del mondo e coinvolge donne di tutte le età e di tutte le culture. Si tratta quindi di un concetto complesso, che non viene utilizzato per indicare semplicemente che è stata uccisa una donna, ma che la causa di quella morte è la violenza maschile avvenuta in un contesto sociale che permette e avvalla la violenza degli uomini contro le donne.

The Nuts and Bolts of Bible Prophecy: Core Topics Explained provides a brief overview of all of end time Bible Prophecy’s main topics taken from the Bible. If you are new to Bible Prophecy and would like an overview of its teachings, this book is for you. This book is the second in the short book collection of information packed short reads.

For those new to Bible Prophecy or if you already study the topic and would like to learn more, Signs of the End Times: Keys Events to Watch, provides all of the core signs that are listed in various Bible passages. In addition, this work provides categories and subcategories. It is hard to find a complete and accurate source listing the end time signs, which is why this book was written. Those covered are both in the social and geopolitical realm, which teaches the nations that matter and why.

So, what truly motivates us? Daniel Pink, in his remarkable book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us takes us on a journey to discover just that. In this review, we will discuss and analyze some of key concepts of the book. We will discover three main types of motivation, Motivation one-point-zero and Motivation two-point-zero, the latter of which still motivates us today. He later goes on to say that there is a better way, a Motivation three-point-zero. A motivation based upon the inner sense of fulfillment. Let us explore Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and learn what exactly these three types of Motivation are and how they stack up next to one another.

In today's diet-crazed society, one main theme seems to emerge. Carbohydrate-heavy foods are not good for you. This is a major principle of the low-carb movement. Is this assessment correct? What if that was all wrong? In The China Study, we will find out just how beneficial a plant-based diet is and why we don't need to fear carbs as much as we need to fear meat. In this edition of Summary Shorts, we will analyze and summarize the principles in The China Study and see how we can apply them into our daily diet and overall nutrition regimen.

This short audiobook is an article taken from a newspaper called The Jewish South, from Richmond, Virginia, March 12, 1897. This is a 19th-century view of how the number seven has been used in cultures and religion.

Despite Brazil being part of the BRIC nations, those with the most potential for growth in the global economy, Brazil is considered economically backwards in many ways. You get an idea of this when you look deeper into its politics and economic policies. In this edition of Summary Shorts, we will analyze and summarize the ideas put forth in Brazillionaires, a book that truly exposes the dark side of Brazil's rise and arguably its inexorable fall.

For the most part, most of us are of average health and fitness. We may not run marathons that often, but we are pretty healthy and that might be just fine. But what if you could make your body into a super-fit machine? In Ben Greenfield's book 30 Ways to Reboot Your Body, he goes into some detail as to how to get you from just average to super fit, super strong, and having staggeringly great health. In this summary, we will discuss the core concepts in his book. You will learn what needs to be done to be super healthy and fit.

We all know that the mind is an incredible place. Despite this, the mind itself is not programmed to maximize our happiness. It is a repetition-loving mechanism and will often keep us stuck in old outdated patterns that may not serve us. These patterns often pass on from generation to generation. In the Code of the Extraordinary Mind, Vishen Lakhiani teaches us how to break through this outdated and generationally acquired programming to achieve the life we have always wanted. We will review and analyze Lakhiani's book.

There is no doubt about it, 9/11/2001 changed the world. What is really fueling this hate for Americans and the West is radical Islam and certain Islamic principles in general. The only way we can address these issues is by helping Islam evolve some of its core principles to fit into the modern world. In Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Heretic, she addresses the problems within Islam that inspire terror and how to remedy them. This review and analysis sums up the main points of her book.