"Nathan Gonzalez has written the first general, accessible account of the conflict within the House of Islam. . . . The Sunni-Shia Conflict is a powerful and persuasive book."—Anthony Pagden, distinguished professor of political science, UCLA Moving beyond tired descriptions of the Middle East as a land of ideological fanatics, Nathan Gonzalez exposes the cold political interests behind the ongoing conflict that pits members of the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam against each other. Nathan Gonzalez is a fellow with the Truman National Security Project and the author of Engaging Iran.

The Sunni-Shia Conflict: Understanding Sectarian Violence in the Middle East

Gonzalez, Nathan

Nortia Press

"A practical, straightforward discussion of the most important topic in business today."—Robert A. Eckert, chairman of the board and CEO, Mattel Inc. Who can you really trust? Business behavior expert Linda K. Stroh provides a collection of lively stories and lessons learned in the trenches to help you do a better job sorting out the "good guys" from the "bad guys" in your work and life. Linda Stroh, PhD, is a faculty scholar at the Graduate School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. Her work has been cited in The New York Times, Fortune, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, NBC's Nightly News, and CNN.

Trust Rules: How to Tell the Good Guys from the Bad Guys in Work and Life

Stroh, Linda K.

Is there a relationship between religious convictions and terrorist actions? Is there a role, negative or positive, that religious leaders can play with respect to terrorism? Morality and Terrorism: An Interfaith Perspective gathers views from across the analytical and religious landscape to tackle profound questions about the origin, and potential solutions for terrorism.

Morality and Terrorism: An Interfaith Perspective

History

World

Morning Calm is anything but. In his debut novel, Morwick skillfully transports us to a riveting, intriguing, and spellbinding Korean peninsula that true experts recognize as the most dangerous place on Earth.”Evan Offstein, Ph.D., author of Stand Your Ground: Building Honorable Leaders the West Point Way"West Point graduate and former U. S. Army infantry officer Jason Morwick has crafted the perfect novel of military service in South Korea in fragile peacetime. With the tension of men and women almost but not quite at war, Korean politics wavering between gratitude and treachery, head-pounding overdoses of native soju and the stench of kimchi pickled cabbage in fish sauce, Jason Morwick has written the best novel about Korea since James Michener’s The Bridges at Toko-ri."Douglas Savage, author of The Court Martial of Robert E. LeeSoju hangovers, prostitution, bar brawls, riots, training accidents and the monotony of garrison life describe the environment of 1990s Korea for First Lieutenant Greg Thomlin. While Thomlin balances bouts with women and alcohol, threats from North Korea are ever-present. North Korean infiltrators battle with South Korean police as Thomlin and his cohort become desensitized to the world around them. Thomlin’s life is disrupted when he is assigned to investigate a missing automated network control devicea loss that is a cardinal sin for unit commanders, and a potential windfall for enemy spies.For the soldiers who served in an era between wars, Korea was a surreal experiencea land filled with temptations while the threat of war constantly loomed in the background.JASON MORWICK is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a former Army infantry officer stationed in Korea. He is a co-author of several nonfiction publications, including Making Telework Work, and Gridiron Leadership. Morning Calm is his first novel.

Morning Calm

Literature & Fiction

Morwick, Jason M.

Humor & Satire

Publishers Weekly: Set during Argentina's Dirty Wars of the late 1970s and early 80s, Holzman's stunning debut novel follows two men clamoring for a woman's heart as they weather the country's descent into brutality. As Captain Diego Fioravanti dances with Inés to their favorite tango, "Malena," his thoughts pirouette from the woman in his arms to his dreaded impending rendezvous with a high-ranking military official. Entangled in a web of mistrust and state-sanctioned atrocities, Diego is desperate to escape the rogue military. Meanwhile, Kevin "Solo" Solórzano, an American interpreter stationed in Washington D.C. and who spent time in Argentina in his youth, struggles in the midst of a divorce and a tumultuous joint-custody suit for his children. But when an assignment from the Organization of American States sends him to Argentina, he jumps at the chance to rekindle the flame with the woman he left behind 16 years ago. As the number of los desaparecidos rises, Diego and Solo must overcome their rivalry in order to survive, but neither wants to relinquish their love for Inés. Holzman, an Argentinian himself, has crafted a beautiful tale grounded in history and propelled by fast-paced storytelling.

Malena

Holzman, Edgardo David

United States

Through historical fiction Douglas Savage has painted a psychological picture of novelist Stephen Crane. Against the backdrop of the lush countryside and treachery of Cuba just after the Spanish–American War, A Mouthful of Dust does what no biographer can do—examine the heart and soul of a twenty-seven-year-old writer grappling with his own death.

A Mouthful of Dust: A Portrait of a Writer in Search of His Own Red Badge of Courage

Savage, Douglas

Literary

A comprehensive collection for students of terrorism, counter-terrorism, and national security.
The Terrorism Lectures is a collection of timely and engaging lessons directly from the classroom of terrorism expert James J.F. Forest. The book and accompanying online materials delve into the history of terrorism, its root causes, and its many forms and organizations, as well as the frameworks that analysts use to determine the scope of a terrorist threat.

The Terrorism Lectures

Politics & Social Sciences

Forest, James JF

Social Sciences

"This fast-paced adventure is filled with tension, excitement, and a realistic sense of history. The main characters are well drawn, and both Anahita’s independent spirit and her determination will resonate with readers. The novel is imbued with details featuring the rich and exotic rituals, dress, poetry, and customs of early-20th-century Persian and Uzbek cultures and quotes from poets such as Rumi and Omar Khayyam. Numerous Farsi wordsall explained in context and/or in the glossaryadd authenticity to the tale. The novel includes a discussion guide and notes about slavery, past and present, coupled with websites indicating ways in which readers can help victims of human trafficking. Anahita’s epic love story captures the mystique of long-ago Persia while providing a framework for exploring issues of social justice still relevant in our own times.” --Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, School Library Journal

Night Letter

Children's Books

Sayres, Meghan Nuttall

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Set in Northern Ireland, Rebel Streets takes an unblinking look at what happens when ordinary people are thrust into a world of violence, extremism, and betrayal—where options are few and consequences severe. Without resorting to caricature or stereotypes, Tom Molloy invites the reader back to a time of religious violence known as the Troubles.

Rebel Streets: A Novel of the Irish Troubles

Molloy, Tom

British & Irish

"A richly textured, carefully researched novel . . . excellent use of Sufi poetry and a strong cast of characters make this more than memorable. Romantic, delightful and educational too!"—Kirkus Reviews
"An engrossing story that weaves in Persian culture, history, and surroundings, and portrays the life of a unique young woman and her quest for love."—School Library Journal
"Anahita's Woven Riddle offers a glimpse into a world not many books enter. Sayres does an excellent job developing characters that intrigue and tug at the heart."—Historical Novels Review
When Anahita, a nomadic weaver in nineteenth-century Iran, learns that her father wants her to wed the leader of her tribe—a man she finds repulsive—she designs her own fate by weaving a riddle into her wedding carpet, which suitors must guess to win her hand.
Anahita's Woven Riddle includes a discussion and study guide, Persian interior art, and brand new cover art by award-winning Tehran-based artist Rashin Kheirieh.
Meghan Nuttall Sayres is a tapestry weaver who has traveled in Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia, where she has met with scholars, carpet weavers, dyemasters, and merchants to study the age-old techniques, symbolism, and Sufi poetry that infuse many rugs woven throughout the Middle East. Her debut novel Anahita's Woven Riddle has been translated into several languages. Among other distinctions, it was chosen as an American Library Association (ALA) Top Ten Best Book, an American Booksellers Association Book Sense/Indie Pick, and an ALA Amelia Bloomer Feminist Choice Book.

Anahita's Woven Riddle

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