This polemic against Islamic extremism highlights the striking parallels between contemporary Islamism and the 20th-century fascism embodied by Hitler and Mussolini. Like those infamous ideologies, Islamism today touts imperialist dreams of world domination, belief in its inherent superiority, contempt for the rest of humanity, and often a ......
Meaningful touch is an essential part of truly person-centred dementia care, yet its value is often viewed as secondary to its perceived risks. This book restores trust in the power of touch, demonstrating the vital role it plays in supporting personhood, relationships and wellbeing, and challenging the barriers preventing staff from using ......
Presents a systematic critique of Edward Saids work "Orientalism". This book looks at the destructive influence of Saids study on the history of Western painting, especially of the 19th century, and shows how the epigones of Said have succeeded in relegating thousands of first-class paintings to the lofts and storage rooms of major museums.
Over the past 40 years, Tom Stanley and his daughter Sarah Stanley Fallaw have been involved in research examining how self-made, economically successful Americans became that way. Despite the publication of The Millionaire Next Door, The Millionaire Mind, and others, myths about wealth in American still abound. Government officials, journalists, ......
Examines the life and writings of Roman Catholic Church reformer Ivan Illich (1926-2002) in the context of the wider field of cultural criticism that took shape in the 1960s and beyond.
In Prost! author Horst Dornbusch has extracted from his vast knowledge of German history and beer all of its best parts, and mixed into a fine brew. 141 b/w illustrations and photos, 1 table
A guide for women everywhere who want to improve their presentation and public speaking skills. It is suitable for the woman who wants to present herself well, express her ideas with confidence, and earn the respect of any audience. It shows them how to: state ideas effectively; be polished & prepared; and assert opinions with confidence.
The Beijing Olympics focused the world's eyes on China. But despite increased tourism and rampant foreign investment, the cultural distance between China and the West remains as vast as the oceans that separate them. This little book is a visual tribute to the People's Republic of China, with an ardent emphasis on the People.
Behind the Plans of the New World Order 2 Rev ed 2 ed
In a quest to discover the truth behind the twentieth century's disastrous record of conflict and war, Terry Boardman considers two contradictory approaches to history: so-called cock-up theory and conspiracy theory. Could there be truth to the often-dismissed concept of conspiracy in history: the manipulation of external events by groups and ......