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In this collection of Greenfeld's essays, we see her tackle the topic of nationalism from an array of angles, each giving us a unique perspective on what Einstein called 'the measles of mankind'...

The most comprehensive and gripping account of the Afghan war, by a BBC journalist. The war in Afghanistan is over ten years old. It has cost countless lives and hundreds of billions of pounds...

In this critique of the US public school system, the author uses examples from the real experiences of other teachers and parents who share his concern with shaping the values of caring, responsible...

How does an adherent of one faith differ from that of another? Does the personal quality of faith vary between religious traditions? Wilfred Cantwell Smith, one of the world's most renowned authors...

Use Ancient Wisdom to revitalise your life! Do you ever get the feeling that something went wrong? What with credit crunches, wars, congestion charges, and unemployment, it is natural to hark back to...

The definitive history of the ever-enduring icon In the aftermath of the horrific trench warfare of the First World War, the poppy - sprouting across the killing fields of France and Belgium, then...

Prayer: A Study in the History and Psychology of ReligionAuthor: Friedrich HeilerPublisher: Oneworld PublicationsPublication Date: Feb 05, 2007Number of Pages: 408 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

Eminent historian Patricia Crone defines the common features of a wide range of pre-industrial societies, from locations as seemingly disparate as the Mongol Empire and pre-Columbian America, to...

A Book of the Year for The Economist and the Observer Our world seems to be collapsing. The daily news cycle reports the deterioration: divisive politics across the Western world, racism, poverty,...

Developed in response to the events of September 11, 2001, these 14 articles from prominent Muslim thinkers offer a provocative reassessment of Islam's relationship with the modern world. Confronting...

In the 19th century, many Christians throughout the western world expected the fulfilment of Jesus's promise to return. The widespread expectation culminated in "The Great Disappointment" of 1844...

Brash hustlers, sinister colonels, resilient refugees, and intrepid radio hosts: meet the future of Congo In this extraordinary debut - called 'gripping' by The Times of London - Ben Rawlence sets...

Offering ways of addressing the intellectual and practical problems confronting today's religions, this study discusses the way forward for those who believe in the importance of religious faith in a...

Resurrection reconsidered revisits the vexed question arguably at the very heart of the Christian faith: What is the nature of the resurrection? The first part of this stimulating collection of...

Revival and Reform in Islam: A Study of Islamic FundamentalismAuthor: Fazlur RahmanPublisher: Oneworld PublicationsPublication Date: Jun 03, 2003Number of Pages: 240 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

With academic courses either encouraging commercialism, or cultivating zealots, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand classical Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study...

The secrets of a former Newsnight producer who found her way to Buckingham Palace 'A cracking read' Lorraine Kelly ?Riveting? Sunday Telegraph ?Behind every great interview is a great booker ? Sam...

An exploration of sex and religion together within the historical and contemporary contexts of each of the world's major living religions, from the ancient traditions and practices of both Eastern...

A world expert's introduction to the controversial subject of Islamic law Providing a comprehensive and accessible examination of Shari'ah Law, this well considered introduction examines the sources,...

The new branch of science which will reveal how to avoid the rush hour, overcome cancer, and find the perfect date What do traffic jams, stock market crashes, and wars have in common? They are all...

Combining modern scholarship with a wealth of documentary and archival evidence, this is an authoritative portrait of the lives of slaves and free persons of colour in colonial Brazil. The author...

Why do some of nature?s marvels have to wait millions of years for their time in the sun? Life innovates constantly, producing perfectly adapted species ? but there?s a catch. Many animals and plants...

An impassioned exploration of the ways in which social media has manipulated us all Nobody meant for this to happen. Facebook didn?t mean to facilitate a genocide. Twitter didn?t want to be used to...

A special 80th anniversary edition of this much-acclaimed title, to commemorate the extraordinary events of 1943 A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION TO COMMEMORATE 80 YEARS SINCE THE EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS...

Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by Muslim authorities at the expense of certain groups, including...

This is an exploration of the relationship between the rise and development of a mysical element in Islam, known as Sufism, and the mysticism that was already to be found within the Christian Church...

Sweet Bean PasteAuthor: Durian SukegawaPublisher: Oneworld PublicationsPublication Date: November 14, 2017Number of Pages: 224 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1786071959ISBN-13:...

This authoritative account traces the Baha'i Faith from its origins in mid-nineteenth-century Iran to the spiritual and social concerns of the present.Author: Peter SmithPublisher: Oneworld...

We face radical new threats to our freedom of thought ? here?s how to retain control Scientific advances and new technologies are letting others manipulate our minds more easily than ever before...

'As with so many of his books, Parrinder's translation (and brief commentary) on the Gita has stood the test of time ... the beginner will find this book the best translation, and even adepts cannot...