Global Studies

Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional healing techniques and medicines are often assumed to be archaic, outdated, or unscientific compared to modern Western medicine. Nicole Redvers, a naturopathic physician and member of the Deninu K'ue First Nation, analyzes modern Western medical practices using evidence-informed Indigenous healing practices and traditions from around the world - from sweat lodges and fermented foods to Ayurvedic doshas and meditation.

Global poverty, social inequality. Famine, conflict and climate change. These are just some of pressing challenges we face, and why we need you to turn your passion for social justice into a global career of conscience. This extraordinary guide will help you learn how the international system works, the key problems and players, and how to kick-start your do-gooder career. Whether you’re a budding diplomat, an aspiring international development expert or anything in between, this is a must-listen book for the changemakers of tomorrow.

Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, the West has been in crisis. Social unrest, political polarization, and the rise of other great powers—especially China—threaten to unravel today’s Western-led world order. Many fear this would lead to global chaos. But the West has never had a monopoly on order.

Counter-Cola charts the history of one of the world's most influential and widely known corporations, the Coca-Cola Company. It tells the story of how, over the past 130 years, the corporation has tried to make its products and brands physically and culturally a central part of global daily life in over 200 countries. Through this story of Coca-Cola, Amanda Ciafone reveals the pursuit of corporate power within the key economic transformations-liberal, developmentalist, neoliberal - of the 20th and 21st centuries. A story of global capitalism, it is not without contest.

In Azusa Street Mission and Revival, Cecil M. Robeck Jr. brings to bear expertise from decades of focused study in church history to reveal the captivating story of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Los Angeles, which became known as the Azusa Street Mission. From humble beginnings with few resources, this small, uniquely diverse, and inclusive congregation led by William J. Seymour ignited a fire that quickly grew into a blaze and spread across the world, giving rise to the global Pentecostal movement.

A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity. Mescaline became a popular sensation in the mid-20th century through Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, after which the word "psychedelic" was coined to describe it. Its story, however, extends deep into prehistory: The earliest Andean cultures depicted mescaline-containing cacti in their temples.

Discover Secrets to Victory with this Strategic Knowledge Compass, your Ultimate Guide to Winning Wars & Keeping the Peace.Are you ready to master military strategy? Buy this book and you'll immediately get a comprehensive knowledge compass guiding you to winning military strategies from history. Packed with key insights and leadership lessons from the greatest military strategies in history! Discover the secrets to effective deterrence and victory in war, and learn how to apply strategic lessons to any challenge where clear thinking, bold decision-making, and effective execution are ...

If you’re interested in learning about world religions, this book is the place to start. Packed with informative fact sheets and answers to common questions, this beginner’s guide fills you in on the most important aspects of each religion. You’ll learn about fascinating histories, rituals, and festivals as you grow to better understand the belief systems that offer meaning and purpose to billions of people around the globe.

Most French courses are boring as hell. Robotic voices. Endless grammar drills. Zero personality. No wonder you quit after a week. Your brain learns faster when you're actually enjoying yourself. When learning feels good, it sticks better than when you're forcing yourself through mind-numbing lessons that make you want to throw your headphones across the room. This 10-in-1 collection flips everything on its head. Instead of dry, sterile lessons that put you to sleep, you get engaging stories and real conversations paired with chill study music that actually makes you want to keep going.

Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a blueprint for a new era of global cooperation in order to reform Big Tech while preserving the fundamental openness of the internet – and thus the greatest opportunity for development and democratic empowerment of our lifetimes.

Secrets of the Middle East's Most Critical Conflict You'll get instant access to the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the Israel-Iran-Russia conflict in Netanyahu's War: The Unholy Trinity of Conflict - Israel, Iran, and Russia's Deadly Dance is an insightful book that will transform your understanding of the Middle East's complex geopolitics. What You'll Discover: The hidden dynamics driving the conflict and its implications for global stability The strategic calculations and miscalculations of Israel, Iran, and Russia The role of external actors and proxy wars in shaping ...

While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope.

Cardinal Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was chosen to lead the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013. He has been capturing the attention of billions of people worldwide because of his clear and consistent concern for people, especially the poor. His leadership style contrasts sharply with his two predecessors. On May 24, 2015 Pope Francis issued his first encyclical letter. “Laudato Si” (The Care of Our Common Home) addresses the environmental degradation of our earth. Humans are clearly responsible for most of this degradation including global warming, he says. Pope Francis earned a ...

On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the Director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c’est partie! The Mona Lisa, she’s gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting?

This well-researched book identifies the wide-ranging harms resulting from mother- and father-loss, and it provides a roadmap for effective children’s rights advocacy. Whether you’re seeking to make sense of your own fractured childhood, or yearn to prevent similar struggles for the next generation, Them Before Us will equip you to be the adult who should have advocated for you as a child. By defending children’s rights, we protect the heart of every child and set a course that will decimate a myriad of the social ills currently plaguing our world.

Strategies for International Trade Success is a comprehensive guide authored by Commissioner Dr. George Mentz, a seasoned International Legal Consultant with a wealth of experience in global trade law and business strategies. This book offers invaluable insights into the complexities of international trade, equipping businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in today’s interconnected global economy. The book takes readers on an in-depth journey through the evolution of international trade, breaking down critical concepts, regulations, and emerging trends...

Thirty-five-year-old Mohammed bin Salman's sudden rise stunned the world. Political and business leaders flew out to meet with the crown prince and came away convinced that his desire to reform the kingdom was sincere. He spoke passionately about bringing women into the workforce and toning down Saudi Arabia's restrictive Islamic law. He lifted the ban on women driving and explored investments in Silicon Valley. But 'MBS' began to betray an erratic interior beneath the polish laid on by scores of consultants and public relations experts like McKinsey & Company.

An MBA-level toolkit in hours, not years. Business today moves fast — global, digital, and competitive. Traditional MBAs are valuable, but not everyone has the time or resources for two years of study. What professionals need instead is clarity, structure, and practical tools they can use immediately. The 500-Minute MBA is the capstone of Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman’s acclaimed Mini-MBA Series. It brings together everything from the earlier books and expands your learning into 60 advanced, case-driven lessons across six key areas: Leadership & Coaching – Emotional intelligence, ...

You have in your hands one of the most comprehensive books ever written on the contemporary apostolic movement. This work traces its roots from the first Century church and how the protestant reformation eventually catalyzed the modern restoration movement back to the Way of Christ and His apostles. As a practitioner scholar, Joseph Matera also presents a blueprint for how to build effective local and national networks. This is a must read for those interested in understanding the New Testament pattern for congregational life, church planting, missional movement building, and for those who ...

A sociologist and former fashion model takes listeners inside the elite global party circuit of "models and bottles" to reveal how beautiful young women are used to boost the status of men.