Conflict Crisis

This book is all about how to achieve conflict resolution through 10 powerful strategies. I was working for a company when I was called by HR to deal with an employee who had been terminated but refusing to leave the building! I listened for 15 minutes to what the employee had to say, never interrupted. I just let them get it all out. Just saying “What we have to resolve right now is that you have been terminated and staying here is not an option” I then gave them two positive choices and one bad. And of course, they took a positive choice and left! HR praised my work, but I hadn’t ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In his travels through Israel and Gaza, #1 International Bestselling author Douglas Murray has seen the best and the worst humanity has to offer, and he has no trouble choosing a side. Murray is not Jewish and before October 7, he had never lived in Israel...

There’s no doubt the world is in trouble. We see tragedy in the streets and violence in the news—but what can we do about it? And how can we find peace amid the chaos? We hear increasingly divisive political debates that spotlight the deep and bitter divisions in our society. We feel the...

The Island That Could Break NATO—And Why Three Superpowers Are Fighting For It In January 2026, the United States threatened military action against Denmark—a NATO ally for 75 years—over a territory most Americans had never thought about. Within weeks, European forces deployed to Greenland to deter American invasion. The world's most powerful alliance stood on the brink of collapse. What is happening in Greenland, and why does it matter to you? Greenland: The Arctic Chessboard reveals the strategic battle unfolding in the Arctic that will determine the balance of global power for the ...

Mary Stuart became Queen of Scots when she was only six days old. Before she could speak, her crown had made her the prize in a brutal struggle between Scotland, England and France. Raised amid the splendour of the French court and briefly Queen of France, Mary returned home in 1561 to rule a kingdom transformed by Protestant reform. Her intelligence, charm and royal blood made her formidable, but religious division, hostile nobles and disastrous marriages left her dangerously exposed. The murder of David Rizzio, the mysterious death of Lord Darnley, Mary’s marriage to the Earl of ...

While Israel Slept tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion.

Brazil: Sleeping Giant is a sweeping, urgent, and accessible history of one of the world’s most important—and most misunderstood—nations. From the ancient geological origins of the Amazon rainforest to the explosive social and political battles of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Brazil in all its contradictions: a country of wealth and poverty, democracy and dictatorship, global influence and internal fragility. Author and historian Donald Elton explores the deep roots of Brazil’s inequality, the cultural power of its music and people, and the global stakes of the ...

Israel has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. In The Sword of Freedom, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel’s success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s modern defense...

A fascinating, eye-opening, and often shocking look at what lies ahead for the United States—and the world—from one of our most incisive futurists George Friedman has become a leading expert in geopolitical forecasting, sought after for his unmatched grasp of both historical and contemporary...

Crises are inevitable, but your response to them can shape your legacy. In a world where crises seem to be the new normal, leadership that adapts is more vital than ever. In his new book How Not to Waste a Crisis bestselling Tod Bolsinger offers a refreshing perspective on turning chaos into opportunity. Unlike a typical leadership book, How Not to Waste a Crisis is an invitation to rethink and redefine your approach to leadership in times of upheaval. What sets How Not to Waste a Crisis apart is its vibrant storytelling, engaging illustrations, and practical exercises.

Bloomsbury presents Return of a King by William Dalrymple, read by Sagar Arya. SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2013 'As taut and richly embroidered as a great novel . . . a masterpiece' Sunday Telegraph 'Dazzling' Sunday Times | 'Magnificent' Guardian | 'Sparkling' Daily Telegraph A...

Brought to you by Penguin. A sweeping, original history of the Cold War, from an acclaimed historian of the USSR Why did the Cold War erupt so soon after the Second World War? How did it escalate so rapidly, spanning five continents over six decades? And what led to the spectacular collapse of...

In this essential handbook—a blend of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Happiness Project—the co-host of the wildly popular InvestED podcast shares her yearlong journey learning to invest, as taught to her by her father, investor and bestselling author Phil Town. Growing up, the words finance...

Thomas Mann Explained: Modernism, Moral Conflict, The Magic Mountain, Death in Venice, German Identity, Intellectual Crisis, and the Human Struggle Between Spirit and Life Step into the profound and intellectually rich world of Thomas Mann, one of the most influential literary voices of the twentieth century. This book offers a deep exploration of Mann’s life, major works, and enduring ideas, revealing how his writing captures the tension between tradition and modernity, reason and passion, individuality and society. From the decline of bourgeois culture to the psychological complexities ...

Since the devastating attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment by Israel of Gaza, there has been an escalating crisis in the Middle East. With an overflow of news, images, and social media, it is hard to make sense of it all. Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer seeks to distill the information, insights, and implications you need to navigate ongoing developments.

An urgent, transformative guide to dealing with disasters from one of today’s foremost thinkers in crisis management. “In a world marred by preventable miscalculation, Juliette Kayyem’s The Devil Never Sleeps provides a playbook for making it out alive.” —The New Yorker The future may...

Real skills for the moments your training manual doesn't cover. Every shift brings a version of the same moment: someone is upset, confused, or pushing back, and you are the person standing there. Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills for Security Officers is a practical, people-first guide built for exactly that moment, written by a security operations manager who has spent years coordinating officers, training new hires, and handling the calls that come in when something goes wrong. This expanded Second Edition walks through a preface and 14 chapters, covering: De-escalation ...

What if the next world war doesn't begin with a single invasion, but with six separate crises gradually converging into one? From the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, from Ukraine to Taiwan, from the Arctic to South Asia, today's conflicts are no longer isolated crises. They are increasingly interconnected through alliances, energy markets, supply chains, financial systems, military logistics, and strategic dependencies that span the globe. The question is no longer whether individual wars can be contained. The question is whether the system connecting them can. For decades, geopolitical ...

A Novena for Families in Crisis Nine Days of Prayer for Marriage, Estranged Children, and Family Conflict Through the Intercession of the Holy Family and St. Monica When a family begins to fracture, the pain is unlike any other. It is the pain of loving someone you cannot reach. The pain of watching a marriage grow cold or break apart. The quiet grief of a child who has walked away—from you, from the faith, or from both. This book was written for that place. A Novena for Families in Crisis is a deeply reverent Catholic companion for those carrying the hidden suffering of family wounds—...

The Ultimate Survival Guide: Stop Prepping. Start Psyching. Are you ready for the long night? You've stocked the food, bought the gear, and read the generic how-to guides. But let's be brutally honest: most survival literature is a dusty handbook for a short-term crisis. It prepares you for the weekend blackout, not the decade-long collapse. Your pantry is ready. But is your mind? Welcome to The Ultimate Survival Guide, a revolutionary, no-fluff masterclass written by a seasoned psychotherapist & prepper who cuts through the noise and zeroes in on the true, dark matter of long-term survival...