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 The Qur'an: A Translation for the 21st Century By Adil Salahi 2019 | 576 Pages | ISBN: 0860377253 | EPUB | 2 MB The Qur'an is God's word. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel 1,400 years ago and has been preserved in its original form ever since, guiding humankind to the Islamic creed and legislation, informing them of the stories of earlier prophets and their communities and calling people to believe in Allah, the One.Millions of people have learned its entirety by heart throughout every generation since it was first revealed. Nearly every Muslim memorises parts of it, and most recite a portion of it every day. No book, religious or otherwise, is read and recited or listened to as frequently as the Qur'an. Those who recite it in Arabic are always eager to do more, aware of its inimitable clarity, rhythm and brevity, yet modern English readers have had limited access to its meanings, with most reliant upon translations prepared in archaic English, unappealing to the contemporary reader.In this new translation the renowned author and scholar Adil Salahi has endeavoured to put the meanings of the Qur'anic verses and surahs in simple and straightforward form, so that the 21st century reader may find it concise easy to access, and yet full of expansive expression.  The Queen's Hand: Power and Authority in the Reign of Berenguela of Castile By Janna Bianchini 2012 | 362 Pages | ISBN: 0812244338 | PDF | 4 MB Her name is undoubtedly less familiar than that of her grandmother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, or that of her famous conqueror son, Fernando III, yet during her lifetime, Berenguela of Castile (1180-1246) was one of the most powerful women in Europe. As queen-consort of Alfonso IX of León, she acquired the troubled boundary lands between the kingdoms of Castile and León and forged alliances with powerful nobles on both sides. Even after her marriage was dissolved, she continued to strengthen these connections as a member of her father's court. On her brother's death, she inherited the Castilian throne outright-and then, remarkably, elevated her son to kingship at the same time. Using her assiduously cultivated alliances, Berenguela ruled alongside Fernando and set into motion the strategy that in 1230 would result in his acquisition of the crown of León-and the permanent union of Castile and León.In 'The Queen's Hand', Janna Bianchini explores Berenguela's extraordinary lifelong partnership with her son and examines the means through which she was able to build and exercise power. Bianchini contends that recognition of Berenguela as a powerful reigning queen by nobles, bishops, ambassadors, and popes shows the key participation of royal women in the western Iberian monarchy. Demonstrating how royal women could wield enormous authority both within and outside their kingdoms, Bianchini reclaims Berenguela's place as one of the most important figures of the Iberian Middle Ages.
 The Proliferation of Privileged Partnerships between the European Union and its Neighbours By Sieglinde Gstöhl (editor), David Phinnemore (editor) 2019 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 1138350702 | PDF | 3 MB This edited volume provides a timely analysis of the European Union's 'privileged' partnerships with neighbouring countries, identifying key points of comparison. It analyses which policy areas are covered and why, the reasons why a specific institutional arrangement has been chosen, the major advantages and shortcomings for both sides and how effectively the privileged partnerships have worked in practice. Drawing on a number of case studies, the book highlights critical junctures and path dependence in the EU's external relations and examines what general lessons can be drawn regarding privileged partnerships, in particular with a view to the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU. This book will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners in EU affairs, European politics, diplomacy studies, and more broadly to international relations and law.  Josh Cohen, "The Private Life: Our Everyday Self in an Age of Intrusion" English | ISBN: 1619024977 | 2015 | 256 pages | EPUB | 481 KB With social networking and reality television, self-help columns and daytime talk shows, there's an infinite array of platforms to both expose our deepest thoughts and examine the thoughts of others. In this age of non-stop communication, one's privacy is subject to unrelenting examination, intrusion, and attack from the media, the government, friends, family, and complete strangers.
 R. Albert Mohler Jr., "The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down: The Lord's Prayer as a Manifesto for Revolution" English | 2019 | ISBN: 1400207622, 0718090934 | EPUB | pages: 224 | 0.4 mb "Our Father, who art in heaven...."
 The Politics of the Public Encounter: What Happens When Citizens Meet the State by Peter Hupe English | November 7, 2022 | ISBN: 1800889321 | 396 pages | PDF | 4 MB On the ground floor of government, citizens interact with teachers, medical staff, police officers and other professionals in public service. It is during these encounters that laws, public policies and professional guidelines gain further substance and form. In this insightful book, Peter Hupe brings together expert contributions from scholars across the globe to study the social mechanisms behind these public encounters.  Simon Hix, Bjørn Høyland, "The Political System of the European Union" English | 2011 | ISBN: 0230249825, 0230249817 | PDF | pages: 417 | 1.5 mb The 3rd edition of this bestselling core textbook continues to give an innovative approach to analyzing, researching and teaching the European Union. Starting from the observation that the EU now possesses many of the attributes of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland argue that we should use the general theories of political science to help understand how the EU works. For each of the main processes in the EU political system - executive, legislative and judicial politics, public opinion, interest groups and democracy, and regulatory, monetary and foreign policies -the book introduces the key political science tools, reviews the relevant theories, and applies the knowledge in detailed descriptive analysis.  Fred P. Gale, "The Political Economy of Sustainability" English | 2018 | ISBN: 1785368001, 1785368028 | PDF | pages: 305 | 4.9 mb Innovatively rethinking the discipline of political economy, Fred P. Gale builds on a range of contemporary examples to develop a pluralistic conception of sustainability value that underpins sustainable development. He identifies why current approaches are having no meaningful impact and unifies diverse perspectives into one integrative approach.  The Political Economy of Public Pensions (Elements in Austrian Economics) by Eileen Norcross English | 2021 | ISBN: 1009011626 | 88 pages | PDF | 1 MB Public pensions in the United States face an impending funding crisis in the wake of the financial crisis and the COVID-19 recession. Many cities and states will struggle to meet these growing obligations without major cuts in government services, reneging on pension promises, or raising taxes. This Element examines the development of the pension crisis through the lens of political economy. We analyze the knowledge and incentive problems inherent in the institutional structure, governance, and accounting of public pensions. We conclude by offering several institutional, governance, and reporting reforms to address the pension funding crisis.  The Philosophy of Higher Education: A Critical Introduction By Ronald Barnett 2021 | 276 Pages | ISBN: 0367563932 | PDF | 4 MB Providing a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of higher education, through the lens of ecological realism, this text presents an imaginative way through the field and leads it into new areas.Each chapter takes the form of a short essay, tackling a particular topic such as values, knowledge, teaching, critical thinking and social justice. It also examines key issues including academic freedom, the digital university and the Anthropocene, and draws on classic as well as contemporary texts in the field.Composed of five parts, the book travels on a compelling journey: Part one identifies foundations of the field, distinguishing between the ideas of university and higher education Part two examines key concepts, including research, culture academic freedom and reason Part three focuses on higher education as a set of educational practices and being a student Part four is concerned with the university as an institution and includes the matters of leadership and the spirit of the university Part five turns to the university in the world, and argues for an ecological perspective. Written in a lively and accessible style, and ideal for anyone coming to the field for the first time but also of interest to experienced scholars, this book offers sightings of new possibilities for higher education and the university. |
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