The History of the Middle East: From Ancient Times to the Israel-Iran WarBy Peter PhillipsSpanning over five millennia of conflict, culture, conquest, and resilience, The History of the Middle East delivers a gripping and comprehensive journey through one of the most complex and consequential regions in human history.From the cradle of civilization in Sumer and Akkad to the rise and fall of empires like Persia, Byzantium, and the O...

**A fascinating examination of the rapid concentration of global capital, with chapters that focus on China and Russia.Explores how fewer and larger investment companies now manage the excess financial wealth of the world’s 40 million richest people, to the detriment of everyone else and the global environment.**In Titans of Capital, Peter Phillips, a political sociologist, poses three key research questions: To what extent do the wealthy influence—or even dominate...

A look at the top 300 most powerful players in world capitalism, who are at the controls of our economic future.Who holds the purse strings to the majority of the world's wealth? There is a new global elite at the controls of our economic future, and here former Project Censored director and media monitoring sociologist Peter Phillips unveils for the general reader just who these players are. The book includes such power players as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Jeff...

Cookbook of my special recipes with my story of the love of cooking and showing others they can do it too with my easy to follow step by step instructions from getting prepped to presentation. My cookbook is the gift that keeps on giving.

Our Shattered World: Understanding the Fragmentation of Our Times examines the deep divisions shaping today's society, from politics and economics to culture and technology.The book explores how polarization, disinformation, global instability, and eroding trust in institutions have fractured communities and weakened shared values.With a clear-eyed analysis, it traces the roots of this fragmentation while offering insight into how individuals and societies might begin to re...

American Exception seeks to explain the breakdown of US democracy. In particular, how we can understand the uncanny continuity of American foreign policy, the breakdown of the rule of law, and the extreme concentration of wealth and power into an overworld of the corporate rich. To trace the evolution of the American state, the author takes a deep politics approach, shedding light on those political practices that are typically repressed in “mainstream” discourse.In its lo...

Book Summary – Understanding Parental Alienation: Breaking the SilenceParental alienation is a hidden heartbreak affecting countless families worldwide. It occurs when one parent manipulates a child into rejecting the other parent, creating lasting emotional scars for everyone involved. While often misunderstood or overlooked, its impact is profound—children are torn between loyalty and love, and alienated parents are left confused, isolated, and grieving ...

Summary of The History of TariffsBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Tariffs offers a sweeping examination of one of the oldest and most controversial tools in economic policy. From the earliest customs duties imposed by ancient empires to the complex trade wars of the modern global economy, this book traces how tariffs have shaped commerce, diplomacy, and national identity across centuries.Beginning with the role of tariffs in...

Summary of The History of OilBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Oil is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the world's most consequential natural resource. From the bitumen pits of ancient Mesopotamia to the offshore rigs of the 21st century, Peter Phillips traces the deep and complex history of oil and its unparalleled impact on human civilization. With clarity and precision, the book guides readers through oil's e...

The History of ConfederationBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Confederation is a comprehensive exploration of the events, ideas, and individuals that led to the founding of the Dominion of Canada in 1867 and the expansion of Confederation in the decades that followed. Through detailed historical analysis and narrative storytelling, author Peter Phillips traces the roots of Canadian unity from early colonial rivalries to the political negotiations that forged ...

Summary of The History of VaccinesBy Peter PhillipsThe History of Vaccines is a comprehensive exploration of humanity's long and complex battle against infectious diseases, charting the evolution of vaccines from ancient times to the modern era. Beginning with early practices like variolation in China and the Middle East, the book delves into the groundbreaking work of pioneers such as Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vacc...

In this haunting and deeply personal collection,Thoughts pulls back the veil on a childhood shaped by shadows, silence, and the small, flickering lights of resilience. Each poem is a window—sometimes cracked, sometimes wide open—into moments both tender and harrowing, exploring the unspoken truths that linger in memory.Written with raw honesty and lyrical grace, this debut poetry collection captures the complexities of growing up in a world that doesn't always feel safe. It's about...