This open access volume focuses on the various processes of state formation and the significant role that organization, citizens, and institutions are coming to play in forming policy in the resource-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. As rentier states, they feature unique systems of governance and polic...

Finalist for the Cundill History Prize A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A sweeping history of the rise of personal choice in the modern world and how it became equated with freedom Choice touches virtually every aspect of our lives, from what to buy and where to live to whom to love, what profession to prac...

In the last decades of the 17th century, the feast of Christmas in Lutheran Germany underwent a major transformation when theologians and local governments waged an early modern "war on Christmas," discouraging riotous pageants and carnivalesque rituals in favor of more personal and internalized expressions of piety...

Les partisans de la démocratie radicale ont développé une critique de la démocratie représentative, mettant en avant une priorité du politique sur le social ainsi que la centralité du conflit. Ils n'ont cependant pas produit une réflexion suffisante sur les conditions de la participation politique. C'est ce à quoi s...

Decode your dreams and heal your life. 'The essential book to fix your life from the inside.' Richard Moriarty, North West District Editor – The Sun In Dream Cure Theresa Cheung brings her expertise to unravel the mysteries behind common dreams, exploring their deeper meanings and implications for personal growth. S...

你並不孤單，只是需要學會與自己相處。 在快節奏、高壓力的現代社會中，「孤獨」似乎已成為一種普遍的情感體驗。我們渴望被理解、被接納，卻又常常感到孤立、寂寞。有川真由美在《享受孤獨的人，無法承受孤獨的人》一書中，深入探討了現代人的孤獨感，並提出了獨到的見解和實用的建議。 【本書重點】 ● 重新認識孤獨 作者指出，我們之所以害...

The "Masnawi" is Rumi's greatest poetic work, composed during the last years of his life. He began it when he was between the ages of 54-57 [about 1258-1261] and continued composing its verses until he died in 1273 (with the last story remaining incomplete). It is a compendium of sufi stories, ethical teachings, and...

This comprehensive collection presents the complete philosophical works of Plato, one of the most influential thinkers in human history. Through dialogues exploring justice, knowledge, virtue, and reality, Plato laid the foundation for Western philosophy. An essential volume for students, scholars, and anyone seekin...

New York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century The tenth anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling phenomenon that cemented Yuval Noah Harari as one of the most prominent historians of our timeーfeaturing a new afterword from the author. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six ...

"Arise, Awake, and Stop Not Till the Goal is Reached." Swami Vivekananda was the spiritual bridge between East and West, a visionary who transformed ancient Vedic wisdom into a practical blueprint for modern living. This comprehensive collection brings together his legendary speeches, letters, poetry, and deep philo...

Discover the timeless wisdom of Confucius in this comprehensive collection of his teachings and philosophical writings. Centered on ethics, harmony, leadership, and personal virtue, these works have guided Eastern philosophy for centuries. A foundational text for readers interested in philosophy, mindfulness, and mo...

This essential collection brings together two of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Foundational to liberty, democracy, and human rights, these texts continue to shape political thought and civic understanding. A must-read for students, historian...

Discover the foundational writings of personal growth and mindset mastery in James Allen's complete works collection. Best known for As a Man Thinketh, Allen's essays explore thought, character, success, and inner peace with clarity and simplicity. This collection remains a cornerstone of self-improvement literature...

Discover the transformative power of independent thought in this essential collection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays. Featuring Self-Reliance and other influential works, this book explores individuality, confidence, intuition, and personal integrity. A cornerstone of transcendentalist philosophy, Emerson's essays ...

The Renewal of Mystical Theology is a memorial volume of important, original essays honoring the life and work of the late John N. Jones. Jones was a major figure in the renewal of mystical theology in the contemporary world, partly through his own writings, but especially through his generous help and sagacious car...

Powerful Biblical Inspiration Each Day of the Year The chaos and evil so prevalent in the world today can leave us feeling hopeless. But when we abide in God’s Word, we are reminded of His faithfulnessーand how everything is coming together according to His plan! Until He Comes offers 365 devotions focused on God's ...