The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology offers an accessible and engaging introduction to sociology by weaving real-life experiences, popular culture, and student-centered activities into core sociological theories and research methods. Designed to show how abstract sociological concepts relate to students’ everyday lives, each chapter begins with a real‑world vignette and includes dat…
Martindale offers a typological framework for sociological theory grounded in philosophical and intellectual history. He divides the field into major traditions—I. Positivistic Organicism, II. Conflict Theory, III. Formal Sociology, IV. Social Behaviorism, V. Functionalism—and concludes by discussing prospects for theoretical integration. Originally published by Houghton Mifflin in 1960; it…
This biography aims to inspire both Muslim and non-Muslim readers by presenting the Prophet’s life with an emphasis on his noble character, moral qualities, teachings, and personal trials. It is based on traditional Sīrah sources, modern scholarship, and is presented in a clear, engaging narrative style. Also available as an EPUB e‑book.
This study investigates how mental health conditions such as schizophrenia are depicted in news and fictional media, demonstrating routine stigmatization. It analyses both factual and fictional media content, explores public attitudes and carers' perspectives, and examines the impact of media portrayals on service users and policy debates (notably the UK’s “Care in the Community”). Develo…
This edition presents Dickens’ Oliver Twist in facing‑page English and Arabic translation. It’s intended for bilingual readers and students, facilitating language acquisition and comparative reading. Typical page count ~432. Published by Dar El‑Ilm Lilmalayin, widely available in Lebanon, Syria, and the broader Arab world.
True‑story retellings of three remarkable journeys: Robyn Davidson’s trek across the Australian desert Arlene Blum’s all‑women expedition to Annapurna Naomi James’s solo sail around the world Includes glossary, reading activities, and author information