The Euro crisis has served as a stark reminder of the fundamental importance of Germany to the larger European project. But the image of Germany as the dominant power in Europe is at odds with much of its recent history. Reluctant Meister is a wide-ranging study of Germany from the Holy Roman Empire through the Second and Third Reichs, and it asks not only how such a mature and developed culture could have descended into the barbarism of Nazism but how it then rebuilt itself withi...

What—if anything—do the twenty-eight member states of the European Union have in common? Amidst all the variety, can one even speak of a European identity? In this timely book, Stephen Green explores these questions and argues for the necessity of the European voice in the international community.Green points out that Europeans can readily define the differences that separate them from others around the globe, but they have yet to clearly define their own similarities across member...

How should we create wealth in societies, and why is it necessary to do so? What improves the lives of the largest number of people? And how do we, living in a globalised world caught in an age of financial and ecological turbulence, respond to the differing needs of individuals and institutions?Stephen Green, Chairman of HSBC, reflects on how the human desires for exploration and exchange have led us into a globalised, urban world, and considers why it is that capitalism is the be...

Whatever the eventual outcome of Britain’s negotiations to leave the European Union, the critical questions remain: what does the Referendum vote tell us about British society? As with the election of Donald Trump in the United States, why did so few people in Britain see the result coming? Why was there such a fundamental misunderstanding about divisions in society that had existed for years?In this short but powerful book, Stephen Green argues that it is time to acknowledge that u...

‘Erudite, bold and wide-ranging – a book that makes you think about knowledge, wisdom and what the future has in store.’ PETER FRANKOPAN'A book of remarkable sweep and scope - not just learned, but deeply humane.' TOM HOLLANDThe long human odyssey of self-discovery has reached a crucial stage: everything we do affects everyone and everything else - and we know it. The next hundred years will bring more change than we can ea...

As China's government manages a transition away from the socialist plan, how does it build the regulatory institutions it needs to manage the new market economy? Without the correct institutions, laws and agencies that implement the laws in place, the remarkable growth witnessed in China over the last two decades will falter. Financial sector reform lies at the heart of China's economic transition and China's stock market has become critical to the reform of state-owned industry, the suppl...

Twin Churches is a Spirit‑birthed message that began with a simple title-Two Churches-until the Holy Spirit whispered something deeper. In a moment of quiet clarity, the title shifted to Twin Churches, carrying a weight that settled heavily in your spirit. It was not just a change in wording; it was a divine alert, a revelation that demanded attention.One night, while lying still before God, you experienced an encounter unlike any before. You've known His...

Who's your family?Family is special because it looks different for each of us! And no matter what your family looks like, you know you've found it when you feel happy and at home.

A consideration of how to repair the British state.Not since Ireland broke away from the United Kingdom has the British state been so fragile. Northern Ireland now operates under trading rules that are legally separate from the rest of the nation. In Wales, support for independence is running at a historical high, and Scotland is more conscious than ever of its individual identity and has aspirations for a European future. With public trust and confidence in govern...

In this heartfelt exploration of the male psyche, we journey into the depths of a man's inner world, where strength is more than muscle and love transcends the physical realm. Through a series of introspective essays, the author delves into the complexities of masculine identity, inviting readers to reconsider the connections between mind, spirit, and emotion. With wisdom and vulnerability, the narrative traverses the landscape of the male experience, chronicling the quest for deeper under...

In a world increasingly interconnected and fractious, cross-cultural dialogue about metaphysics matters more than ever. This essential resource introduces us to the multitude of ways philosophers make sense of things.Drawing on China, Japan, the Indic world, Islamic and European thought as well as pre-colonial African and pre-Spanish Meso-American traditions, a team of leading philosophers and historians of ideas bring case studies, texts, themes and thinkers of ve...

Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the NEW BEACON BIBLE COMMENTARY will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century. EACH VOLUME FEATURESCONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP from n...