Liu Zhi (c.1662-c.1730), a well-known Muslim scholar in China, published in Chinese outstanding theological works, short treatises, and easy-to-memorize short poems on Islam. He encountered various challenges in his interpretation and transmission of Islamic texts. First, traditional Arabic and Persian Islamic texts used Arabic and Persian concepts to explain Islam. This book answers the question, did Liu Zhi communicate difficult Islamic concepts? Second, Islam has insisted on monotheism....

This book explores the subject of marijuana and prompts us to consider the conversations we can have with our children about alcohol and drugs. This highlights the need for mandating a curriculum in schools that focuses on educating students about drugs and alcohol.Children are tragically losing their lives every day. Schools and parents must educate them about drugs and alcohol before they encounter these topics on the streets. This book emphasizes the necessity of integrating and ...

“Veteran (Purple Heart) & higher ed survivor, I applaud this book! Finally acknowledging the ‘distance traveled’, this book exposes hidden student traumas and offers solutions. It tackles retention with a student-centered approach. A gamechanger for veterans navigating college.” Dr. Andrew Kelly, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), US Army (Ret.), Purple Heart recipient “As a physician-scientist and medical school administrator dedicated to diversifying medical school applicants and motivating tradi...

In a world where men are caught between outdated stereotypes of stoicism and modern demands for vulnerability, The Romantic Relationship Emancipation Compass: You Are Not the Big Bad Wolf offers clarity and empowerment. This groundbreaking book confronts the silent crisis in men’s relational health, exposing how conflicting expectations, societal neglect, and misguided advice leave men feeling isolated, misunderstood, and unprepared for lasting love.Drawing from cutting-edge neurops...

This wide-ranging volume brings together a blend of experienced and emerging scholars to examine the texture of everyday life for different parts of the wartime French population. It explores systems of coping, means of helping one another, confrontations with people or events and the challenges posed to and by Vichy's National Revolution during this difficult period in French and European history.The book focuses on human interactions at the micro level, highlighting lived experie...

ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST • The New York Times bestselling author of Be the Bridge calls people of faith to be a part of lasting change and help heal the racial disparity in our country—together.“A journey that encourages us to love our neighbors in real time as we understand the history that has shaped us.”—Terence Lester, PhD, founder of Love Beyond WallsWe might think of systemic racism as an unfortunate part o...

Close Encounters With Addiction is an ebook adaptation of a lecture Dr. Gabor Maté gave in Los Angeles about his experience as a physician treating patients with addiction, trauma, and mental illness.

Burnout and toxic dynamics aren't random—they follow hidden patterns most leaders miss.If you're feeling drained, frustrated, or stuck at work, you're not alone—and it's not your fault.Every team carries invisible emotional currents: unspoken fears, old survival habits, and unprocessed history. Left unchecked, these forces drive conflict, disengagement, and exhaustion. But when leaders learn to recognize them, everything changes. Pressure turns into...

Discover your communication style and elevate consciousness at work to build trust, strengthen collaboration, relieve stress, and improve well-being.Our work lives revolve around effective communication. It is essential for cultivating trust and team collaboration, as well as strengthening our motivation and well-being at work. And with teams experiencing more anxiety, stress, and burnout than ever before, strong communication skills have never been more essential....

The spellbinding and revealing chronicle of the Nazi occupation of Paris during World War II." When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, 1940-1944 resonated eerily with 2017 America. . . . This book is a compelling, sobering warning about the dangers of complacency in the face of intolerance."―Celeste Ng, Wall Street JournalOn June fourteen, 1940, ...

Why is Psychological Safety ImportantDiscover the importance of psychological safety in today's society with this informative book. Whether you are a business leader, educator, or individual looking to improve personal relationships, this book provides insights and strategies for creating a psychologically safe environment.Keywords:Psychological safetyWorkplace productivityTeam collaborationInclusion and diversityOpen communication...

Do you find yourself more comfortable with ideas than with social situations?Does any kind of social interaction tire you out?Do you have a tough time leading teams despite your great ideas?If you answered YES to any of the above, congratulations-you are probably an INTROVERT! Introverts are gifted with a deep level of introspection and thorough analytical skills. They can often spot connections that other more socially extroverted people simply miss or overlook. In...