International Authors

The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. The notion of development itself has evolved from an original preoccupation with incomes and economic growth to a much broader understanding of development. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Goldin considers the contributions that education, health, gender, equity, and other dimensions of human well-being make to development.

The journey starts in London, Phileas Fogg's home base, and follows Fogg's itinerary to France and Italy before veering off in search of compelling wine stories in Syria, Georgia, and Lebanon. Every glass of wine tells a story, and so each of the 80 wines must tell an important tale. We head back across Northern Africa to Algeria, once the world's leading wine exporter, before hopping across the sea to Spain and Portugal. We follow Portuguese trade routes to Madeira and then South Africa with a short detour to taste Kenya's most famous Pinot Noir.

Princess Ilaria has had it up to her tiara with the paparazzi, her own wild reputation, and the public eye. Trading places with her assistant, Ilaria wants just one blissfully ordinary weekend. Then a handsome photographer with a sexy Scottish burr offers to be her guide. Sparks fly, but how long can they last? Ilaria’s secret has to come out—and it could ruin a perfectly serendipitous romance.

In the sphere of future global politics, no region will be as hotly contested as the Asia-Pacific. This is where authoritarian China is trying to rewrite international law and challenge the democratic values of the US and its allies. No other Asian country can take on China alone. The US too may be ill-equipped for the job at hand. If China does get away with seizing and militarizing waters here, what will it do elsewhere, and who will be able to stop it? Asian Waters breaks down the politics - and tensions - seen through this region for years.

In this landmark work that will forever change your understanding of how and why America went to war in Vietnam, author Fredrik Logevall taps newly accessible diplomatic archives in several nations and traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. He brings to life the bloodiest battles of France’s final years in Indochina - and describes how, from an early point, a succession of American leaders made disastrous policy choices that put America on its own collision course with history.

"HOST THE HOLY GHOST: Finding Fresh Strength And Purpose In The Power Of The Holy Spirit" Are you yearning for a deeper connection with Jesus and a transformative experience of His divine power? In “Host The Holy Ghost,” Charles Morris delves into our unique relationship with the Holy Spirit, guiding us to understanding His essence and presence. While we often invoke the names of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit in our prayers, it's not uncommon to overlook the third Person of the Trinity in our daily existence. Yet, as Christ ascended to heaven, He left us with the promise of the ...

In "A COURSE IN MIRACLES," Charles Morris, a seasoned pastor, and author, challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of suffering and adversity. With John 14:12 as his guiding verse, Morris illuminates the idea that life's trials are not punishments but opportunities for God's glory to manifest through believers. In this compelling and enlightening book, Morris seamlessly blends biblical wisdom with practical insights, offering a fresh perspective on navigating life's complexities and finding hope even in the most hopeless situations. He encourages readers to replace fear with ...

The Four Positions of the Holy Spirit"The Four Positions of the Holy Spirit" is an organized study and guide through the Bible as it addresses the challenge of knowing the Person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Charles Morris identifies four distinct positions of the Holy Spirit in relation to believers. The Holy Spirit, a Divine Personality, comes along BESIDE US, convicting us and wooing us to the heart of the Father. Once we are born again the Holy Spirit moves WITHIN US, revealing the character of the Father to us and through us. When we are baptized with the Holy Spirit, He ...

The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: “I’d like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.” Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems.

A plane crash in 1976 left a young boy without a father, but 46 years later, when Eddie Rains loses his mother, a letter hidden among her possessions reveals a secret she’d kept to herself all those years. Driven by hope, Eddie sets out to discover the truth about the man he dearly loved yet barely knew. Aided by strangers he meets along the way, his challenging search turns deadly when one thing becomes crystal clear...he’s not the only one looking.

BORN AGAIN It was 01:00 a.m. as I knelt next to my bed, and my pounding heart felt like it was seeking a way through my throat. My brain was in overdrive, trying to process what was happening. It was decision time as I faced the crisis of faith. Do I choose eternity with God or continue a life of alcohol and drug addiction? Eternity with God or the nefarious fame and wealth of a drug dealer? What will I choose? Heaven or Hell? Hot tears make their way down my cheeks. Oh God, help me to know if you are real, and if Jesus Christ is Your Son and my Savior, show me now. Jesus, save me. I give ...

Recent years have brought deeply disturbing developments around the globe. American sentiment seems to be leaning increasingly toward withdrawal in the face of such disarray. In this powerful, urgent essay, Robert Kagan elucidates the reasons why American withdrawal would be the worst possible response, based as it is on a fundamental and dangerous misreading of the world. Like a jungle that keeps growing back after being cut down, the world has always been full of dangerous actors who, left unchecked, possess the desire and ability to make things worse.

A writer tries to answer a set of interview questions sent to him by a website editor. At first, they stick to the standard fare: Did you always know you would be a writer? How autobiographical are your books? Have you written any stories you would never publish? Usually his answers in these situations are measured, calculated, cautious. But this time, when his heart is about to break and his life is about to crumble, he finds he cannot tell anything but the truth. The naked, funny, sad, scandalous, politically incorrect truth.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE Can we know what Jesus was truly like during His time on earth? We have often heard God mentioned as "the Hound of Heaven." Is this really true? Is God pursuing His children today with a love so divine, pure, and deep that it can easily be seen in our world today? Charles evokes a powerful drama of these three classic parables in Luke 15 in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. Charles probes the several movements of the parables like acts in a play. This in-depth Bible study will help us understand critical theological ...

An amazing true account. The Great Symbionese Liberation Army shootout Los Angeles. I was a young patrol cop and was present at one of the most infamous shootouts in LAPD history. Members of the ragtag self-proclaimed "Symbionese Liberation Army" were surrounded by hundreds of LA cops, LA Sheriffs, and the California Highway Patrol. Months earlier, this group of criminals kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst. They held her for ransom, then surprisingly, she announced she had become a member of the gang. On the 17th of May 1974, members of the group were located in a small house at 1466 East 54th ...

When elite Delta Force soldier Luke Stone joins a secretive government agency, he is dispatched on the mission of a lifetime: a whirlwind race across Europe and the Mid-East to save the President’s daughter before she is beheaded by terrorists.

Based on the groundbreaking research of respected historian Carroll Quigley, Tragedy and Hope 101 reveals an unimaginably devious political system, skillfully manipulated by a handful of elite, which is undermining freedom and democracy as we know it. The goal of those who control the system, in Quigley's own words, is to dominate "all habitable portions of the world." Using deception, theft, and violence, they have achieved more toward this goal than any rulers in human history. However, the Information Age is quickly derailing their plans. The immorality of their system has become nearly impossible to hide.

Your Ultimate Guide to Writing, Editing, and Self-Publishing Success Have you dreamed of becoming a self-published author, but felt overwhelmed by the process? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to turning your writing aspirations into reality. Packed with expert insights, step-by-step instructions, and actionable strategies, this book is designed to help you transform your ideas into a professionally polished eBook—and get it in front of the readers who will love it. Learn the Essentials of Crafting an Engaging ...

For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up bodies of the long-deceased. Bodies that are thousands of years old, uncannily preserved. Bodies with strange injuries that suggest ritual torture and human sacrifice. When a corpse is found in a bog in Galway, Cormac Reilly assumes the find is historical. But closer examination reveals a more recent story. The dead man is Thaddeus Grey, a local secondary school principal who disappeared two years prior.

The Third Wave makes startling sense of the violent changes now battering our world. Its sweeping synthesis casts fresh light on our new forms of marriage and family, on today's dramatic changes in business and economics. It explains the role of cults, the new definitions of work, play, love, and success. It points toward new forms of 21st-century democracy.