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The West and Islam have clashed since the mid-seventh century. Raymond Ibrahim chronicles these decisive battles, beginning with the first major Islamic attack on Christian land in 636.

Judith Bourque reveals the true story of her love affair with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the charismatic leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement and known internationally as the Beatles' guru. Just out of college, Bourque went to India to become a teacher of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Maharishi told her not to tell anyone about their relationship, and she didn't, until he died in 2008.

Drawing from fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational account of how to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world.

"[A] beautiful book of hope and inspiration...'ope Francis speaks frankly about problems facing the young and the elderly, Catholic and non-Catholic."'Publishers Weekly (starred review) Pope Francis examines the role of millennials in the future of the Catholic Church in this urgent call to believers of all generations to work together to build a better world. Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has reinvigorated the Catholic Church and become one of the most popular global leaders.

Waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library is an ancient manuscript of the early Church. Now The Lost Gospel provides the first-ever translation from Syriac into English of this unique document that tells the inside story of Jesus' social, family, and political life.

This volume chronicles the history of European civilization from 1300 to 1564. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the formation of early Protestantism, the rise of Humanism, and much more.

This volume surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture. It includes the dramatic stories of many fascinating historical figures.

This volume chronicles the history of Roman civilization and of Christianity. Listeners will learn about the Etruscan civilization, the rise of Christianity, and more.

Hecht claims doubt and questioning are one of the great and noble, if unheralded, intellectual traditions. From Confucius to Stephen Hawking, this is a history of humanity's greatest doubters who drove history forward.

Spencer offers a telling portrait of the founder of Islam, detailing Muhammad's development from a preacher of hellfire and damnation into a political and military leader who expanded his rule by force of arms and lurid promises.