After Terror: Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations

After Terror presents sustained reflections by some of the world's most celebrated thinkers on the most pressing question of our time: how can we find ways to defuse the ticking bombs of terrorism and excessive interventions against it? It offers an antidote to the fatalistic global holy war perspective that afflicts much contemporary thought, focusing instead on the principles, issues, and acts needed to shift course from alienation and conflict to a path of sanity and goodwill among cultures and civilizations. 
The central aim of the book is to advance contemporary thinking on the causes and implications of 9/11 and thus provide the essential elements of a blueprint for humanity. It features 28 original essays by some of the world's leading public figures, scholars, and religious leaders, including Benjamin Barber, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Amitai Etzioni, Bernard Lewis, Martin Marty, Queen Noor, Joseph Nye, Judea Pearl, Jonathan Sacks, Ravi Shankar, Bishop Desmond Tutu, E.O. Wilson and James D. Wolfensohn. After Terror attests to the power of dialogue and mutual understanding and the possibility of tolerance, respect, cooperation, and commitment. Without ignoring the dangers of the modern world, it points to a future in which people can celebrate both the fundamental sentiments and interests that we share and the diversities that make us human.

History

Ahmed, Akbar

Brian Forst

World

Polity

After Terror presents sustained reflections by some of the world's most celebrated thinkers on the most pressing question of our time: how can we find ways to defuse the ticking bombs of terrorism and excessive interventions against it? It offers an antidote to the fatalistic global holy war perspective that afflicts much contemporary thought, focusing instead on the principles, issues, and acts needed to shift course from alienation and conflict to a path of sanity and goodwill among cultures and civilizations. The central aim of the book is to advance contemporary thinking on the causes and implications of 9/11 and thus provide the essential elements of a blueprint for humanity. It features 28 original essays by some of the world's leading public figures, scholars, and religious leaders, including Benjamin Barber, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Amitai Etzioni, Bernard Lewis, Martin Marty, Queen Noor, Joseph Nye, Judea Pearl, Jonathan Sacks, Ravi Shankar, Bishop Desmond Tutu, E.O. Wilson and James D. Wolfensohn. After Terror attests to the power of dialogue and mutual understanding and the possibility of tolerance, respect, cooperation, and commitment. Without ignoring the dangers of the modern world, it points to a future in which people can celebrate both the fundamental sentiments and interests that we share and the diversities that make us human.

Life on the Other Side: Fifty Things Learned in Retirement

This is a coffee-table picture book of reflections on retirement, blending aphorisms, humor, and art in a personal, accessible way. It covers the basics of retirement, issues of daily life, relationships, health, and finding joy.Here are some reader reactions to it:"Wow! I love it!"~ Sheryl Bartolucci, Former Executive Vice President, Bank of America"A wonderful book!"~ Leo Deege, Retiree and author of "Warrior""I really enjoyed this sweet, breezy and yet thoughtful book."~ Leila Gordon, Executive Director, Reston Community Center, Reston, Virginia"Thought-provoking and beautiful, personal and inviting. Thank you!"~ Marlane Miller, Author and Founder of BrainStyles, Inc., global consulting firm"I LOVE this! The art and messages are fabulous. I will buy copies for all my friends."~ Jill Rosenbaum, Professor Emerita, California State University - Fullerton"This is a great read. Light but really insightful. It makes you think."~ John Thomas, Major General (Retired, U.S. Army)

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Balboa Press

This is a coffee-table picture book of reflections on retirement, blending aphorisms, humor, and art in a personal, accessible way. It covers the basics of retirement, issues of daily life, relationships, health, and finding joy. Here are some reader reactions to it: "Wow! I love it!" Sheryl Bartolucci, Former Executive Vice President, Bank of America "A wonderful book!" Leo Deege, Retiree and author of "Warrior" "I really enjoyed this sweet, breezy and yet thoughtful book." Leila Gordon, Executive Director, Reston Community Center, Reston, Virginia "Thought-provoking and beautiful, personal and inviting. Thank you!" Marlane Miller, Author and Founder of BrainStyles, Inc., global consulting firm "I LOVE this! The art and messages are fabulous. I will buy copies for all my friends." Jill Rosenbaum, Professor Emerita, California State University - Fullerton "This is a great read. Light but really insightful. It makes you think." John Thomas, Major General (Retired, U.S. Army)

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

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After Terror: Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations

After Terror: Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations

Life on the Other Side: Fifty Things Learned in Retirement

Life on the Other Side: Fifty Things Learned in Retirement