Download or read book A Kingdom in Crisis written by Andrew MacGregor Marshall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Perhaps the best introduction yet to the roots of Thailand's present political impasse. A brilliant book.' Simon Long, The Economist Struggling to emerge from a despotic past, and convulsed by an intractable conflict that will determine its future, Thailand stands at a defining moment in its history. Scores have been killed on the streets of Bangkok. Freedom of speech is routinely denied. Democracy appears increasingly distant. And many Thais fear that the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej is expected to unleash even greater instability. Yet in spite of the impact of the crisis, and the extraordinary importance of the royal succession, they have never been comprehensively analysed – until now. Breaking Thailand's draconian lèse majesté law, Andrew MacGregor Marshall is one of the only journalists covering contemporary Thailand to tell the whole story. Marshall provides a comprehensive explanation that for the first time makes sense of the crisis, revealing the unacknowledged succession conflict that has become entangled with the struggle for democracy in Thailand.

Download or read book Kingdom in Turmoil written by J. D. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Part of The Seven Islands saga by author J.D. Morrison.A fast-paced fantasy told in five points of view for adults and teens who enjoyed Game of Thrones...A king, a witch, an assassin, a farmer, and a backwoodsman struggle to survive in this fantasy novella about magic, power, and family. Tresladore, where both white and black magic are outlawed and masters of the sword are worshipped, is the first island we explore in this saga about kings and queens fighting to win and keep their thrones.

Download or read book Ellis written by Tim Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kingdom in Turmoil Good King Heinrich is dead, betrayed by his closest advisor. His three sons, quarrelsome to the end, have vowed that only one of them shall rule. How many thousands will die before a king is chosen? Rumors tell of unrest in the border-lands, and among the recently subjugated Cordovans. Will they sit idly by while civil war rages throughout kingdom? Religious zealots speak of the end times and whip themselves into a frenzy. Heresy is stirring right under the noses of the clergy, while church leaders bicker amongst themselves. This is your character's world and it is crumbling down. What will you do? What will you fight for? What is worth saving and what needs to change? Who can you trust? To what lengths will you go to save a kingdom in turmoil? A Roleplaying Game of Low-Fantasy, High-Roleplaying Detailed character creation will inspire you to build exciting personas full of depth and history. Quick-to-learn skill system makes jumping into a a game fast and hassle-free. Integrated rules help players immerse themselves in their characters and encourage roleplay. A unique combat system that focuses on movement and fast-play. Play out any fight in less than an hour! Detailed information about the world of Ellis, its people and its customs. Saints, fantastic beasts, places and important people are all described. The Ellis: Kingdom in Turmoil book contains everything you need (except for 4 six-sided dice) to spend countless hours roleplaying and having fun.

Download or read book Saudi Arabia Exposed written by John R. Bradley and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saudi Arabia: land of oil, terrorism, Islamic fundamentalism, and a crucial American ally. As the only Western journalist to have extensively worked in the Saudi Kingdom, John R. Bradley is uniquely able to expose the turmoil that is shaking the House of Saud to its foundations. From the heart of the secretive Islamic kingdom's urban centers to its most remote mountainous terrain, from the homes of royalty to the slums of its poorest inhabitants, he provides intimate details and reveals underlying regional, religious, and tribal rivalries. Bradley highlights tensions generated by social change, focuses on the educational system, the increasing restlessness of Saudi youth faced with limited opportunities for cultural and political expression, and the predicament of Saudi women seeking opportunities but facing constraints. What are the implications for the Sauds and the West? This book offers a startling look at the present predicament and a troubling view of the future.

Download or read book Bhutan written by Nari Rustomji and published by Delhi ; New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political history of Bhutan, 1963-1972.

Download or read book Turmoil written by A. E. Mableson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nations of Island World spiral to war. Arii's triumph over Gwaum did not bring the hoped for peace. Vying for domination, each of the five nations strove to rise to the top. The Kingdom of Torne was the dominant kingdom. Ruther ruled the land but did not possess the Star of Torne, thus he was not the true king. His mother, Queen Betsa possessed the Star. Rynn, Ruther's sister, was the true heir as the Star had chosen her. Ruther pursued the two in an attempt to wrest the Star, and the legitimacy it conferred, from them. Other rulers sought the mother and daughter to use them to dominate Torne and thus Island World. The engines of war collided at Naru. The battle for that city determined the fate of Island World. The wizard Beymon understood the true danger. If any kingdom ruled over all, they would in turn challenge the still weak kingdom of Acerland. Turmoil is the second part of the epic fantasy adventure novel, Time of Troubles, the second volume of the epic, high fantasy adventure series, Tales of Island World. In this fantasy series, the powerful Wizards of the Golden Star rise to use their magic and courage to battle the evil monster Gwaum as well as other threats to their homeland of Island World.

Download or read book Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms written by Gerard Russell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its reputation for religious intolerance, the Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths: one regards the Greek prophets as incarnations of God, another reveres Lucifer in the form of a peacock, and yet another believes that their followers are reincarnated beings who have existed in various forms for thousands of years. These religions represent the last vestiges of the magnificent civilizations in ancient history: Persia, Babylon, Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned how to survive foreign attacks and the perils of assimilation. But today, with the Middle East in turmoil, they face greater challenges than ever before. In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has, since the early 20th century, witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects. This development, along with the rippling effects of Western invasion, now pose existential threats to these minority faiths. And as more and more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and archival research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.

Download or read book Peace and Turmoil written by Elliot Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peace and Turmoil is the first installment in an epic fantasy series following heirs from across the land of Abra'am as they try to navigate magic, politics, and fiends.

Download or read book West Asia in Turmoil written by N. S. Sisodia and published by Academic Foundation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at the International Conference on Changing Security Dynamics In West Asia : Implications for the Post -9/11 International Systemic, held at New Delhi during 30th January to 1st February 2006.

Download or read book Iraq in Turmoil written by Youssef Aboul-Enein and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2012-04-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naval Institute Press and the United States Army Journal, Armor is pleased to offer a unique collection of essays highlighting Iraq’s social, political and military history from a purely Iraqi perspective. Dr. Ali al-Wardi (1913-1995) attended the American University of Beirut in 1943 and then traveled to the United States to attain his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Sociology at the University of Texas in 1948 and 1950 respectively. He would return to Iraq and spend a career teaching, however his main legacy is a multi-volume work in Arabic that began to be published in late 1951 and ended in the early 1970s with his eighth book. It is a two decade work that highlights the history of Iraq from the arrival of the Ottomans to the monarchy of King Feisal I in 1925. Wardi’s volumes are read by a wide variety of Iraqi society, and this volume is an introduction to this pivotal Arabic work to English readers. It brings alive how the Ottomans, British and Safavid Persians dealt with sectarianism in Iraq and the battles fought over key areas of Iraq. It is required reading for those with an interest in or who are deploying to Iraq. Wardi's work also discusses the dynamics of the 1920 Revolt, a year long insurgency against the British that was only satisified when London engineered a political solution to its advantage. That solution became the imposition of a monarchy under King Feisal of Iraq, who was not Iraqi. The monarchy would topple in 1958 and see the rise of Baathism

Download or read book Access to History The Early Tudors Henry VII to Mary I 1485 1558 written by Roger Turvey and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Level: A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. This title: - Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications - Contains authoritative and engaging content - Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians - Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt This title is suitable for a variety of courses including: - OCR: England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors

Download or read book Kingdom s Edge written by Chuck Black and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Riveting Medieval Parallel to the Bible Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom’s Dawn , Leinad and Tess, along with all the king’s people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom’s Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good? After many years, Kingdom’s Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand army. Finally, Kingdom’s Reign marches you through the danger of earth’s last days as the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all. Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel biblical events from Genesis to Revelation! He was doomed to a life of hopelessness and despair. Then the stranger arrived… For Cedric of Chessington, every day is the same: full of poverty and despair. And he knows that will never change. Or so he thinks. Then a stranger comes to the city. Drawn to the man’s mysterious ways, Cedric discovers the stranger’s humility belies great strength and wisdom. That’s when an astounding truth becomes clear—the stranger is a Master of the Sword, and He is there to train Cedric. Suddenly propelled into a desperate battle against evil, Cedric must rely on the Master’s training if he is going to survive. But the ultimate battle is yet to come, for the Dark Knight is at work, implementing his plan to take over the kingdom. Will Cedric be ready to stand in the face of pure evil? Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; and where hope and compassion are as powerful weapons as the sword. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDED Story Behind the Book “When my six kids’ eyes glossed over during a reading from the Bible, I paused to explain the significance of redemption to a sin-sick soul. I was rewarded with patronizing elephant nods and more blank stares. Shortly thereafter, I awoke in the middle of the night with a medieval story enveloping my mind. I wrote it down and later read it to my children. Their waning attention transformed into complete anticipation. I was amazed and disappointed. Why did it take a fictional story, not a Bible passage, to get that response? Then I realized—that is how Jesus taught! Parables are powerful! I penned the Kingdom series to help young people get excited about the supremely significant story of Jesus Christ and His mission to save mankind.” — Chuck Black

Download or read book A Different Kingdom written by Paul Kearney and published by Solaris. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Book of Martin Luther King Jr in King James English written by William Bevis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Of Martin Luther King, Jr. seeks to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by using the language of the very book that Dr. King himself cherish: The King James Bible. The first of seven planned volumes, it is about the world Martin was born into--a world of fear and violence. And though Writers Digest calls it "...a highly literate tribute to Dr. King...one that deserves a place on every bookshelf..." the author has been called "a traitor to his race..." for writing about Dr. King in this manner. Mr. Bevis answers by saying, "the truth is that we live in a society where it is fine for the majority to think of Charlton Heston--just an actor--as a Moses like leader, but where it is not OK to think of Dr. king--an ordained minister--as an apostle like Paul. There is a lot of hypocrisy here." He adds, "Dr. King truly was an apostle of God. And the ultimate proof is that he obeyed Jesus, never gave up or sold out, and eventually lay down his life for his fellow man. No man in American history is more deserving of being written about in this way."

Download or read book THE KINGS OF JUDAH written by Edward Dd. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2024-01-28 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Kings of Judah: A Historical Fiction Journey Through the Bible's Royal Lineage" is an immersive and vivid account that brings to life the reigns of the kings and one queen of ancient Judah. This book, while fictionalized, is firmly rooted in Scripture and guided by literal biblical chronology, offering readers an engaging exploration of a pivotal era in biblical history. Spanning from the reign of Rehoboam to the final days of Zedekiah, each chapter delves into the complexities and challenges faced by these monarchs. The accounts of Rehoboam’s divided kingdom, Asa’s zeal for righteousness, Jehoshaphat's alliances and challenges, Jehoram's troubled rule, and Ahaziah's fateful reign set the stage for the dramatic narrative that unfolds. The book vividly portrays the ambitious rise and tragic downfall of Queen Athaliah, the restoration efforts of King Joash, and the tumultuous reigns of Amaziah and Uzziah. It navigates through the righteous paths of Jotham and Hezekiah, juxtaposed against the apostasy and turmoil under Ahaz, Manasseh, and Amon. The narrative reaches a crescendo with Josiah’s reforms, bringing a sense of hope and renewal, only to be followed by the brief, tumultuous reign of Jehoahaz and the complex rule of Jehoiakim. The story of Jehoiachin offers a glimpse into the last glimmers of a fallen dynasty, while Zedekiah’s reign ends with the heartbreaking siege and fall of Jerusalem. Richly detailed and character-driven, this book not only portrays the historical events but also delves into the personal struggles, political intrigues, and spiritual journeys of these rulers. Each chapter is an intricately woven tapestry that blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling, offering insights into the lives of these kings and the queen who shaped the destiny of Judah.​ Accompanied by stunning, detailed images that bring each account to life, "The Kings of Judah" is more than just a historical narrative; it's a journey through a significant period of biblical history. It's a testament to faith, power, downfall, and redemption—a must-read for anyone fascinated by the rich history of the Bible's royal lineage.

Download or read book e Turmoil e written by T. P. M Thorne and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 1446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is nearing the end of the 2nd Century, and Han Dynasty China is beset by strife. Numerous warlords, tribal uprisings, bandit armies and peasant rebellions are devastating the already famine-ridden nation, and the young Emperor Xian can only watch from his court in Chang'an, where the power is held by warlord-regents Li Jue and Guo Si.The men that should be fighting to restore the Han - the wealthy Yuan Shao, so-called "e;Hero of Chaos"e; Cao Cao and disinherited Han scion Liu Bei - are too busy with their own problems, and none are worse than the ambitious Yuan Shu - who covets his brother Shao's power and more besides - and Lue Bu, foster son of vanquished tyrant Dong Zhuo and a force of chaos unlike any other.The Han's fate is uncertain as power shifts from Chang'an to Xuchang and the factions dwindle; a famous battle at Guandu is all that then stands between ambitious men and the road to the legendary "e;Three Kingdoms"e; era.

Download or read book Plunging into Turmoil in the Aftermath of Crisis written by Cristina Montalvão Sarmento and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2008 economic and financial crisis marked the beginning of a period of social transformation and uncertainty that continues to characterise present and future social development in unplanned and unexpected ways, with frequently harmful effects. It has highlighted the need for a deeper understanding of crises phenomena and how these affect the overall course of human development. On the one hand, the social sciences constitute a means for acquiring a better understanding of the character of the rapid and complex social transformations associated with crises. On the other hand, they can orientate people and social practices on how a greater degree of collective and democratic control can be acquired over the manner and direction of social processes in crises contexts. This book brings together a team of international scholars to address the notion of crises. Two main strains of inquiry orientate this study. First, it questions how different sociological and theoretical approaches might contribute to explain crises phenomena, analyse their effects, and identify their potential future paths of development. Secondly, it considers how crises processes and their effects on human social existence demand a re-thinking of the role of the social sciences in society, and what such a role might be. This volume not only opens up future lines of research by providing a comprehensive approach to crises phenomena, but also fills an important gap in the literature about crises which is frequently focused on only one of these dimensions and on particular historical contexts, rather than producing more comprehensive frameworks regarding the study of crises processes as a whole.