Australia, the world's sixth-largest country, is a land of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic landmarks. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, it's a vast island continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Known for its sprawling outback, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife, Australia is a destination that offers something for every type of traveler.In the far northeastern corner of this expansive country lies Queensland, a state famous for its tropical cli...

Matthias and his beloved Jerusha stood hand in hand, looking across the Jordan River at the lush land God had promised to Abraham and his descendants generations earlier. They met as fourteen-year-olds following Moses through the Red Sea, and the bond between them had never faded.Neither of them could have imagined that the events ahead would become some of the most famous moments in history. Their great leader, Moses, was gone, and now Joshua-a younger man-was stepping into his pl...

Tomáš Špidlík: A Theological Life offers one of the first comprehensive reflections on the life and work of the enigmatic Czech theologian. In part one, Karel Sládek explores Špidlík’s thoughts on family, the formation of Jesuit priests, the ecumenical mission of the monastery at Velehrad in Moravia (where Špidlík himself studied), and the wisdom he acquired during stays in Rome. The latter part of the book focuses on Špidlík’s spiritual theology, which was grounded in a synthesis...

Is America a nation under God or a nation getting over God? In the United States, the Christian cause is in full retreat: Courts enshrine the counterfeit right of same-sex marriage Prayer, long since made illegal in public school, is increasingly pushed from other public places and occasions Policies of the social welfare state owe more to the principles of Robin Hood than of Jesus Crosses, erected in memorials to fallen soldiers, are threatened with demolition Immigrants are treated as pa...

The story of Medusa Gorgonis is partly based on the classical Medusa, one of the three Gorgon sisters, and Greek mythology. It depicts the untold story of Medusa: the brave girl who becomes a powerful leader of women warriors, the monstrous Serpent Priestess and outlaw who serves justice with the power of her gaze.Replete with graphic epic battle and martial art scenes, romance, and dramatic poetry, Medusa Gorgonis will appeal to an adult readership interested in mythology and clas...

Why unregulated free-market capitalism endangers democracy—and what to do about it.In Private Power and Democracy’s Decline, Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology has made capitalism different from what was envisioned in the Age of Enlightenment. Technology creates centers of market power and monopoly concentration that result in a society in which some people are enriched immensely w...

"Brilliant, the corrective we need to pull the nation back from the abyss of unreason."—Dean KoontzA bestselling moral philosopher dissects and explodes the crazy—but deadly serious—ideas that have spread, bred, and metastasized throughout contemporary society.What is happening to the world? Why does it seem like everyone has gone crazy? Why are so many things that seemingly everyone believed the day before yesterday suddenly held to be ret...

The world's most powerful AI has some bad news for humanity.Oreste Pax, famed inventor of the Univiz, is in trouble. His mixed-reality glasses have replaced smartphones and computers and made him the head of the biggest technology company in the world. But after a decade at the top, his position is being challenged by disgruntled shareholders, and he needs to come up with something big to prove he should remain in charge.Pax’s only hope is a longshot—to rei...

Harness the power of social capital to improve the efficacy and efficiency of healthcare organizationsWritten by Thomas Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Press Ganey, Social Capital in Healthcare describes a new and powerful framework for improving healthcare, arguing that managers should approach the work of building trust, teamwork, and high reliability with the same intensity and discipline as CFOs use when managing the finances of their organizations....

An introduction to major themes in 20th century Mexican philosophy, offering an array of fascinating concepts, from recommending cultivating a rival as a source of motivation to reminding us to respect other people on their own terms.When we think of philosophy that can guide us in our everyday lives, we are more likely to think of Ancient Greece or Rome than we are 20th-century Mexico. But Mexican philosophy, which came into focus in the last century, following th...

A compelling, real-life account of how scientists uncovered air pollution’s deadly impact on human health—and the contentious battles to use key scientific evidence in the critical fight for clean air.Particles of Truth is a riveting account of the discovery of the critical health effects of air pollution told by Arden Pope and Douglas Dockery, who have been at the forefront of air pollution and health research for four decades. With an insightful foreword...

A timely, practical guide to AI—its strengths, weaknesses, and real-world applications—for business professionals and policymakers.Artificial intelligence, or AI, can recognize a pattern from any set of data it is given, which is what makes it such an extraordinarily powerful tool. But because not all patterns are authentic or reliable, AI’s pattern-finding superpower can lead to spurious patterns—and to disastrous results for business and government entities that ...