Quick view The Struggle for Identity: Islam and the West by Tayyib Omar Explores the history of contact between the Muslim and Western civilizations during the fourteen centuries since Islam was established View Details
Quick view Social Progress and Sustainability: The Near East by Don Rauf When it comes to social progress and sustainability, the Near East faces many challenges. In this region where three major religions Christianity, Judaism, and Islam originated, Islam is the mostly widely followed. Religious differences have caused... View Details
Quick view Understanding Economic Systems by Tamra Orr Every society must decide how to design an economic system that will meet its specific and particular needs by managing the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of goods and services. This book explores the different kinds of economic... View Details
Quick view Economies Around the World by Gail Fay Defines what an economy is and the different economic systems in use around the world, along with their strengths and weaknesses. View Details
Quick view AIDS and Health Issues by LeeAnne Gelletly Millions of Africans die each year from infectious diseases, such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; from poor nutrition or lack of clean drinking water; or from diseases like measles and polio that have been conquered in developed countries through the... View Details
Quick view Governance and Leadership in Africa by Robert I Rotberg Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance. In the post-independence period, authoritarian strongmen took control of many countries, enriching themselves... View Details
Quick view The Survival Guide for Money Smarts: Earn, Save, Spend, Give by Eric Braun This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids--from earning and saving money to spending and donating it--and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about... View Details