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Ring Ramblings

Tales of a Cyber Journalist

From seedy gyms to ringside at Madison Square Garden, Ring Ramblings takes you deep into the heart of boxing. Experience the author's own adventures in the ring and listen in to chats with the greats. Fighters like Alexis Arguello, Gerry Cooney, "Sugar" Shane Mosley, Butterbean, and Fernando Vargas tell you what it's like in the ring; and people like HBO exec Lou DiBella and famed cutman Chuck Bodak give you the lowdown on life outside the ring. With profiles of current stars like Roy Jones Jr., Oscar De La Hoya, and Prince Naseem Hamed, as well as an expansive section on women's boxing, Ring Ramblings gets you as close as you can get to the ring without getting hit.

From seedy gyms to ringside at Madison Square Garden, Ring Ramblings takes you deep into the heart of boxing.

Casino Capitalism

The Collapse of the Us Economy and the Transition to Secular Democracy in the Middle East

The Arab Spring continues to spread throughout the Middle East, and it will end up transforming Islamic countries just as much as the two World Wars changed Europe. The Great Recession that began in 2008, along with defects in the global economic system, played a large role in the unrest. During the 2000s, the economic prosperity of the United States and much of the world was based on borrowed moneyand, as it turns out, borrowed time. Hedge funds and economic policies of the United States complicated matters further. In this scholarly book, author Dr. Susmit Kumar examines how financial blunders have led to political upheavals in Islamic countries, as well as exploring the history of Islam and Islamic empires; the modernization of Islam; the state of the world economy, and where its headed; and the present situation in Islamic countries. The immediate future promises bloodshed and grandstanding, but in the end, the majority of Islamic countries will become secular and democratic. As with the two World Wars, a cataclysmic turn of events will ultimately unify the world as Islamic countries deal with the fallout from Casino Capitalism.

In this scholarly book, author Dr. Susmit Kumar examines how financial blunders have led to political upheavals in Islamic countries, as well as exploring the history of Islam and Islamic empires; the modernization of Islam; the state of ...

Profiling the Islamic Civilization

A History of the Legislative, Judicial, & Executive Branches

While Teaching a course on Human Rights Laws and Islam, some of my students approached me asking for some short read on Islamic law and Islamic civilization. Considering the topic of the course, it was hard finding a book that is small yet relevant to the issues discussed in class. Then I found this manuscript sitting on the shelf for years. I offered it to couple students who read it and recommended that I make available in some form, as they have learned from it quite a lot in spite of the highly technical orientation of the materials contained therein. I spent few days reviewing it only to discover that Professor Khallaf did indeed offer quite an original analysis and perspective on a number of issues that are relevant today. I then decided to put this document in the public domain, hoping that students and scholars alike find it of use.

While Teaching a course on Human Rights Laws and Islam, some of my students approached me asking for some short read on Islamic law and Islamic civilization.

Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving

Giving God What He Deserves

When a Christian believer's praise turns into worship, a great power is unleashed. Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving seeks to inspire you to become a worshipper in order to understand that power. Author Audrey Eccleston shows how praise and worship were used as a weapon by the children of Israel in the Old Testament, under the leadership of Jehoshaphat, Daniel, and Joshua. She further explains that whenever praise and worship were used in this manner in Bible times, the awesome presence of God always brought sure victory to God's people. Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving illustrates the steps you can take to become a worshipper. While fully describing what praise and worship are to Christians, Eccleston also offers guidance on why, how, and when to praise and worship God. She provides powerful truths from the Scripture for use by those who have faith in God and observations on the differences among praise and worship; the theory and practice of praise; and the theory and practice of worship and thanksgiving. Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving presents a vital manual on worshipping to provide a full-scale "how to" course in all of the essentials.

Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving illustrates the steps you can take to become a worshipper. While fully describing what praise and worship are to Christians, Eccleston also offers guidance on why, how, and when to praise and worship God.

Casino Capitalism

The Collapse of the Us Economy and the Transition to Secular Democracy in the Middle East

The immediate future promises bloodshed and grandstanding, but in the end, the majority of Islamic countries will become secular and democratic. As with the two World Wars, a cataclysmic turn of events will ultimately unify the world as Islamic countries deal with the fallout from Casino Capitalism.

As with the two World Wars, a cataclysmic turn of events will ultimately unify the world as Islamic countries deal with the fallout from Casino Capitalism.

Banking on Confidence

A Guidebook to Financial Literacy

Money makes the world go around, but too many people don’t understand how it works—and they pay the consequences. Dale K. Cline, a certified public accountant and real estate investor and developer, helps everyday citizens boost their financial literacy in this easy-to-understand guidebook. In plain English, he focuses on the nuts and bolts of the economy, including how: confidence, monetary policy, and fiscal policy form the economy’s foundation; banks interact with each other, the Federal Reserve, and the US Treasury Department; prices for goods such as gold, oil, and real estate are determined. You’ll also learn how to read basic accounting and financial statements and the role that government plays in economic cycles. Just as important, you’ll understand how distant events in China and elsewhere can impact you here at home. While the economy is always changing, it’s a function of human circumstances—and it’s possible to understand its universal truths. Once you do, you’ll have the facts you need to transform your financial future by Banking on Confidence.

The Treasury manages our government's accounts, collects tax revenue, oversees issuance of debt, and pays bills. Since it is the money purse, you might say it runs the whole show. The Treasury carries out its many duties through ...

Customary Laws in Southern Sudan

Customary Laws of Dinka and Nuer

This summary is an invaluable reference for anyone who wishes to acquire a good basic knowledge of the customary laws of Southern Sudan. It provides, in an easily understandable form, a simplified explanation of the customary laws of the Dinka and Nuer peoples and their tradition-based background

This summary is an invaluable reference for anyone who wishes to acquire a good basic knowledge of the customary laws of Southern Sudan.

Consequences

Science, Philosophy & the Christian-Islam Ideological Crisis

Decades of research by the authors provides their insights on a wide spectrum of Words of Wisdom, from seventy-five scholars: scientists, philosophers, and theologians. They guide readers through a maze of newly discovered scientific facts, philosophical ideas and theories that led civilization to where we are today. In every heart, there are questions that transcend all differences of culture, nationality, race or religion: Who am I? Where do I come from, and where am I going? Why is there evil in the world? What will there be after this life? With the stakes of our choices in life so high, it would be prudent to make every effort to choose correctly, especially your Worldview. That takes truth and knowledge from many sources, which fortunately today is more readily available. In this dialogue on the key issues that have divided Science and Faith, such as the Creation of the Universe, the Origin of Life and Mankind, Free Will, Consciousness, and Islam vs. Christianity, these writers conclude that Science, Philosophy and the Bible are not only compatible, they are mutually supporting. There is an Ideological War raging between fanatical Islamic and Christian thinking. Muslims will represent one-third of the worlds population by 2050. We had better find a solution to this serious ideological divide. The literalist reading of the Koran and Christian reading of the Bible misconstrues the true meaning of these holy texts. An open dialogue and debate between leading Islamic and Christian scholars might be the best approach to create a reformist movement (like the Reformation in the 16th century) with the next generation of young Muslims. Whatever you do (or dont do) in life, has Eternal Consequences!

We had better find a solution to this serious ideological divide. The literalist reading of the Koran and Christian reading of the Bible misconstrues the true meaning of these holy texts.

Japan's Diversity Dilemmas

Ethnicity, Citizenship, and Education

Japan's Diversity Dilemmas: Ethnicity, Citizenship, and Education reveals how Japanese society is now in the midst of dramatic transformation brought on by demographic change and globalization. Foreigners are coming to Japan and many more will come in the near future to meet the demands of an economy that needs workers to compensate for an extremely low birth rate. The ramifications of this influx of foreigners into a society that has based its identity on a mythical ethnic purity are enormous. This book examines the effects of globalization on both new and older ethnic communities. It shows the ways in which minorities, in particular Koreans, are changing their conceptions and practices regarding nationality. It explores issues of human rights and emerging conceptions of citizenship in Japan. It also looks at how forces of globalization are affecting the state ideology of homogeneity and how a new image of diversity and multiculturalism is slowly developing. Several authors focus their attention on implications for education in citizenship education, ethnic education, and international education. Japan's Diversity Dilemmas is not just about minorities, but addresses issues of diversity that impact Japan as a nation in three areas: ethnicity, citizenship, and education. As the population diversifies, the linking of ethnicity and citizenship is being challenged and education is a battleground where these struggles occur. This collection of papers by an interdisciplinary group of authors helps readers to understand Japan's evolving conceptions of the nation and its attempts to balance tensions of unity and diversity. "Japan's Diversity Dilemmas looks at precisely the kind of issues that need examination and discussion, as Japan stands on the cusp of potentially huge demographic and social changes. This collection of studies will enrich and inform classroom and public discourse and those who follow these issues will find this book essential." -Sharon Noguchi, San Jose Mercury News and former Fulbright Fellow, University of Tokyo

This collection of studies will enrich and inform classroom and public discourse and those who follow these issues will find this book essential." -Sharon Noguchi, San Jose Mercury News and former Fulbright Fellow, University of Tokyo

Global Leadership, Change, Organizations, and Development

Leaders, innovators, and managers face tough challenges in an increasingly globalized world. It is growing harder to accomplish personal and organizational objectives. One of the sources of difficulty in accomplishing these objectives is the disregard of researchers, educators, and practitioners toward global leadership. Problems in the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world demand great leaders, and few people are answering the call. Written by an accomplished professor, this textbook provides a framework for leadership success throughout the world. Drawing upon examples from Africa and elsewhere, author Michael Ba Banutu-Gomez demonstrates how to deal with organizational cultures, teams, and change in a global setting; be more profitable in an increasingly globalized world; define your organizational culture and inspire others; manage your business in Africa and other developing nations. Intended for students, leaders, managers, and professionals, this inspiring guide provides you with the vision you need to approach your mission from a global perspective. If you want to be more profitable and make a difference, you must focus on Global Leadership, Change, Organizations, and Development.

The leader uses obstacles to create a positive future; is consistent: willing to set an example of sacrifice for the good of the next generation. The primary task of Leadership is to establish and maintain “intimacy” (caring) because ...