The idea of human rights began as a call for individual freedom from tyranny, yet today it is exploited to rationalize oppression and promote collectivism. How did this happen? Aaron Rhodes, recognized as “one of the leading human rights activists in the world” by the University of Chicago, reveals how an emancipatory ideal became so debased.Rhodes identifies the fundamental flaw in the Universal Declaration of Human of Rights, the basis for many international treaties and institut...

This volume sets out to describe the political and philosophical underpinnings of the idea of human rights by bringing together a collection of original essays by a group of highly distinguished theorists. Recognizing that Western insistence on the universality of the concept of human rights can also function as a diplomatic cover for post-colonial interventions, it insists that the campaign for human rights must take into account the varied social and economic environments in different na...

Join 30 bestselling attending Authors of Motorcycles, Mobsters, and Mayhem 2025 Author Event this holiday season as they take you through not only one, but two heart pounding journeys. These full stories are festive, suspenseful, and each include one naughty Santa daddy! You'll be on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last when reading about these protective alpha mobsters and bikers.This Christmas put Naughty Santa Daddy under your tree and read...

After the Civil War, America experienced division and wounds. People came to the American Southwest after the war seeking a new start, a reclamation of their dreams for a better life, a new life altogether. A life far removed from the trauma of war and hatred. The Southwest allowed these people from all walks a genuine chance at that new life.Frank Morgan and John Rose, veterans of the Civil War, sought hope and opportunity in this new land. They would form a group that would embod...

The first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950sNow in a riveting new verse translation, Jason and the Argonauts (also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jason’s voyage on the Argo in quest of the Golden Fleece aided by the sorceress princess Medea. Written in the third century B.C., this epic story of one of the most beloved heroes of Greek mythology, with its combination of the f...

The guy who broke my heart is now an arrogant, too-hot firefighter... who's hell-bent on getting me back.This summer, I have one goal: field work. I need it to finish my PhD. I never expected Finn Rhodes to offer help. He broke my heart twelve years ago, and now that he's back in town, I want nothing to do with him. The only problem? He insists we're meant to be together.I'll pretend to date him, but actually? I'm trying to get him to dump 

Tea Medicine is an exploration of health and healing through shared Tea sessions. In this seminal work, we come calling like students at the master’s door. And Tea responds. The aim of this book was to recreate what it’s like to be a Tea apprentice, as far as the written word can capture. In each session, the reader arrives to share some Tea and another lesson.

HES MY SON is the true story of a six-year-old childs courageous fight for his life after a traumatic accident and the power of prayer to help his family cope during this time. Throughout the ordeal, the little boys father deals with grief, fear, and regret, only to be given hope through his wifes unwavering faith that Christ would heal their son. The family would find their strong tower in Christ during this time and would refuse to give up hope, even against professional medical opinion....