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Statesman, pre-eminent leader and founder of the free world's then
largest and most formidable trade union, Ernest Bevin was one of
the most rousing figures of the twentieth century. Minister of
Labour in the wartime coalition during the Second World War, he was
Churchill's right-hand man, masterminding the home front while the
war supremo commanded the battle front. Afterwards, he was Foreign
Secretary at one of the most critical moments in international
history, responsible for keeping Stalin and communism out of
Western Europe, and for creating West Germany, NATO and the
transatlantic alliance, all of which underpin European democracy
and security to this day. An orphan farm boy from Bristol, Bevin's
astonishing rise to fame and power is unmatched by any leader to
this day. In this discerning and wide-ranging biography, Andrew
Adonis examines how 'the working-class John Bull' grew to a
position of such authority, and offers a critical reassessment of
his life and influence. Finally exploring Bevin's powerful legacy
and lessons for our own age, Adonis restores this charismatic
statesman to his rightful place among the pantheon of Britain's
greatest political leaders.
Adonis' influence on Arabic literature has been likened to that of
T. S. Eliot in the English-speaking world. Yet alongside this
spearheading of a modernist literary revolution, the secular
Syrian-born poet is also renowned for his persistent and staunch
attacks on despotism across the Arab world. In these conversations
with the psychoanalyst Houria Abdelouahed, Adonis brings into sharp
relief the latest wave of violence and war to engulf Arabic
countries, tracing the cause of ongoing tensions back to the
beginnings of Islam itself. Since the death of the prophet
Muhammad, Islam has been used as a political and economic weapon,
exploiting and reinforcing tribal divisions to aid the pursuit of
power. Adonis argues that recent events in the Middle East from the
failures of the Arab Spring to the rise of ISIS and the bloody war
in his native Syria attest to the destructive effects of an Islamic
worldview that prohibits any notion of plurality and breeds
violence. If there is to be any hope of peace or progress in the
Arab world, it is therefore imperative that these mentalities are
overcome. In their place, Adonis urges a new spirit of enquiry,
embodied in the freedoms to interrogate the past and to question
cultural norms. Adonis' penetrating analysis comes at a critical
time, offering an alternative path to the cycle of violence that
plagues the Arab world today.
Heralded as the greatest living Arab poet, Syrian-born Adonis is
also a staunch critic of violence and despotism in the Islamic
world. In this book, he explores the nature of political power in
Islam by focusing on the figure of the prophet Mohammed as both a
political and a mythical leader. In conversation with Houria
Abdelouahed, Adonis examines the Qur'anic intervention in
establishing the prophet's power, especially when the text is read
based on faith and not reason. The authors discuss the historical
developments before and after the prophet's death, which
established the power of the Caliph or the leader as absolute. The
second part of the book examines the consequences of these
developments in the Arab and Islamic world today, where this
'tyrannical' understanding of power continues to hold sway. The
authors conclude with a call for secularism in the Arab world and a
passionate plea for the separation of religion from the political,
legal and social spheres.
Statesman, pre-eminent leader and founder of the free world's then
largest and most formidable trade union, Ernest Bevin was one of
the greatest and most inspirational figures of the twentieth
century. Minister of Labour in the wartime coalition during the
Second World War, he was at Churchill's right hand, masterminding
the home front while the war supremo commanded the battle front.
Following the war, he was Foreign Secretary at one of the most
pivotal moments of international history, responsible for keeping
Stalin and communism out of Western Europe, and for creating West
Germany, NATO and the transatlantic alliance, all of which underpin
European democracy and security to this day. Born into abject
poverty, an orphan farm boy from Bristol with virtually no formal
education, Bevin's remarkable rise to fame and power is unmatched
by any leader to this day. In this insightful and wide-ranging new
biography, Andrew Adonis examines how 'the working-class John Bull'
grew to a position of such authority, and offers a critical
reassessment of Bevin's life and influence. Skilfully bringing to
life this extraordinary figure, Adonis explores Bevin's powerful
legacy and lessons for our own age, restoring this charismatic
statesman to his rightful place among the pantheon of Britain's
greatest political leaders.
Everywhere you turn, there's a motivational quote to greet you - on
social media posts, clothing, billboards ... you name it, one will
be there. Sure, they can make us feel motivated, for an instant,
but are they actually doing us more harm than good? In Stop
Believing Bullsh*t, highly respected leadership educator James
Adonis offers sense in place of the sparkling nonsense that
permeates the inspiration industry. He exposes the unrealistic
cliches and misleading mantras that frequently just end up making
you feel bad, replacing them with evidence-based insights that are
no less motivating, but are credible, reliable and, most
importantly, scientifically tested. A reality check like no other,
Stop Believing Bullsh*t is a refreshing, liberating and
surprisingly comforting read that will empower you to see beyond
the mantras and gimmicks, and instead offer you the tools you need
to really change your life.
In the summer of 1888, Ameen Fares Rihani (1876-1940) left the
shores of his native Lebanon to begin a new life in the bustling
metropolis of New York City. Few could have guessed at the time
that the young Rihani would soon become one of the most famous and
distinctive Arab writers of the era, transforming tales from his
crossings between East and West into a clarion call for
understanding and cooperation between a rising world power and an
Arab world that was suspended between cultural renaissance and
political recolonization. Less than a year after the tragic events
of September 11, 2001, the Ameen Rihani Institute and the American
University Center for Global Peace convened a distinguished group
of Arab, American, and European scholars for an international
symposium in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the conviction that
Rihani's humane vision still addresses many of the most vitally
important issues in global affairs, the participants in this
symposium prepared stimulating writings on every facet of Rihani's
intellectual journey, literary career, political advocacy, and life
as a protagonist of Arab-American understanding. The result is this
remarkable book demonstrating the extraordinary nature of Ameen
Rihani's work as a cultural ambassador; the depth of his affinities
for such writers as Carlyle, Emerson, Thoreau, and Tolstoy; and the
enduring relevance of his commitments to tolerance, universalism,
reconciliation, and peace.
Britain's Brexit voters are right. They have been shamefully
neglected. But the answer is to change Britain, not to leave
Europe. This book sets out how we can radically improve the lives
of people and communities shut out from prosperity. The EU, despite
its frailties and strains, is a success story. The advantages of
leaving are illusory: no gains in trade from deals with
protectionist China and the United States can compensate for what
is being lost in Europe. Britain is weakening a pillar of the
world's diplomatic and trade order at the same time as weakening
itself - an act of self-harm, especially when so many countries are
retreating from democracy, free trade and progressive values. In
Saving Britain Will Hutton and Andrew Adonis set out a bold plan to
transform Britain and fight for Europe as a force for good at home
and abroad.
Heralded as the greatest living Arab poet, Syrian-born Adonis is
also a staunch critic of violence and despotism in the Islamic
world. In this book, he explores the nature of political power in
Islam by focusing on the figure of the prophet Mohammed as both a
political and a mythical leader. In conversation with Houria
Abdelouahed, Adonis examines the Qur'anic intervention in
establishing the prophet's power, especially when the text is read
based on faith and not reason. The authors discuss the historical
developments before and after the prophet's death, which
established the power of the Caliph or the leader as absolute. The
second part of the book examines the consequences of these
developments in the Arab and Islamic world today, where this
'tyrannical' understanding of power continues to hold sway. The
authors conclude with a call for secularism in the Arab world and a
passionate plea for the separation of religion from the political,
legal and social spheres.
In the wake of the inconclusive May 2010 general election Lord
Adonis and other senior Labour figures sat down for talks with the
Liberal Democrat leadership to try to persuade them to govern
Britain together in a Lib - Lab coalition. The talks ultimately
resulted in failure for Labour amid recriminations on both sides
and the accusation that the Lib Dems had conducted a dutch auction,
inviting Labour to outbid the Tories on a shopping list of demands.
Despite calls for him to give his own account of this historic
sequence of events, Adonis has kept his own counsel until now.
Published to coincide with the third anniversary of the general
election that would eventually produce an historic first coalition
government since the Second World War, 5 Days In May is a
remarkable and important insider account of the dramatic
negotiations that led to its formation. It also offers the author's
views on what the future holds as the run-up to the next election
begins. 5 Days in May presents a unique eyewitness account of a
pivotal moment in political history.
This compendium is the result of the FEMS Workshop on "Rapid
Diagnosis of Mycoplasmas" which I organized and which took place in
Jerusalem, Israel, August 11-23, 1991. The first week's sessions
were held at a resort on the outskirts of Jerusalem and consisted
of lectures and discussions. This part was modelled along the lines
of the Gordon Conference in the USA, i.e., in an intimate atmo
sphere in which everyone could mix and exchange ideas, and was very
benefi cial. About 100 scientists from around the world attended
the first week. Dur ing the first week, the biology, molecular
biology and pathophysiology of myco plasmas, as well as all the
main diagnostic methods were covered, including both conventional
and the newer technologies. The session on mycoplasmas in the human
urogenital tracts was held in conjunction with the Israel Society
for the Study and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Disease. The
second week was a laboratory session and was held at the Hebrew
University-Hadassah Medical School campus in Ein Karem, Jerusalem.
All ex periments were conducted by eminent specialists in their
field. The lab session had 36 participants from 19 countries who
used the most modern techniques for the diagnosis of mycoplasmas in
medicine, veterinary medicine and agri culture. The efficacy of
several commercial kits were also tested at this time. I want to
again thank everyone who helped and supported this work shop, as
well as the authors of the various chapters.
Mahmud Darwish, Samih al-Qasim and Adonis are amongst the leading
poets in the Arab world today. Victims of a Map presents some of
their finest work in translation, alongside the original Arabic,
including thirteen poems by Darwish never before published - in
English or Arabic - and a long work by Adonis written during the
1982 siege of Beirut, also published here for the first time.
Discover the bold secrets to Israel's incredible track record of
success in this new guide that will help make any startup
unstoppable. More than half of all startups fail - often during the
crucial early stages of development when they need to prove their
viability on a limited budget. However, when it comes to startup
success, one country stands out: Israel. Even though it is a
relatively small country, Israel has one of the highest
concentrations of startups in the world, has the highest venture
capital per capita, is one of the top countries in terms of number
of companies listed on NASDAQ, and is well-recognized as a global
leader in research and development. In The Unstoppable Startup,
veteran venture capitalist Uri Adoni goes behind the scenes to
explain the principles and practices that can make any startup,
anywhere in the world, become an unstoppable one. Packed with
insider accounts from leaders who have realized bold visions, The
Unstoppable Startup distills Israeli chutzpah into six operational
rules that will help you to: Build an unstoppable team; Foresee the
future and innovate to meet its demands; Manage your funding and
partnerships through all phases of growth; Dominate the market
category you are after or create a new one; Build and manage an
early stage investment vehicle; Build and grow a healthy high-tech
ecosystem. Adoni implemented these practices throughout his more
than 12 years as a venture capitalist for one of Israel's most
successful venture funds, and he continues to utilize these same
proven startup strategies today in metropolitan areas in the US.
The Unstoppable Startup provides readers with insights and
operational advice on how to run a startup, and how to overcome
challenges?that almost every startup faces.
Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book one of
today's foremost Arab poets reinterprets a rich and ancient
heritage. He examines the oral tradition of the pre-Islamic poetry
of Arabia and the relationship between Arabic poetry and the
Qur'an, and between poetry and thought. He also assesses the
challenges of modernism and the impact of Western culture on the
Arab poetic tradition. Stimulating in their originality, eloquent
in their treatment of a wide range of poetry and criticism, these
reflections open up fresh perspectives on one of the world's
greatest--and least explored--literatures.
This book offers an ethical interpretation of the Critique of Pure
Reason by establishing the historical connection between the
problematic of Temporality in the philosophies of Heidegger and
Levinas on the one hand, and the ground-laying of metaphysics in
the schematism of Kant's critical philosophy on the other. Drawing
on Levinas's ethical critique of the Heideggerian problematic of
Temporality together with his destructive proposal to carry out the
deformalization of the Kantian notion of time in a manner
consistent with Rosenzweig's philosophy, the book argues that this
historical connection should be established at the point where Kant
determines the ethical status of the schematism according to the
regulative schemas of the ideas of pure reason, and not, as in
Heidegger's ontological destruction, at the point of his
determination of the sensible schemas of the pure concepts of
understanding alone.
Born in Syria in 1930, Adonis later moved to Lebanon and became a
pivotal figure in the new poetry of the late 1960s. With the
publication of Mihyar of Damascus: His Songs in 1963-widely viewed
as a watershed moment in Arabic poetry-Adonis forged a new set of
possibilities for Arabic poetry, writing in traditional meters but
infusing them with modernist rhythms, styles, and conceptual
complexities. Translators Adnan Haydar (University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville) and Michael Beard (University of North Dakota)
co-edit a series of books, Middle East Literature in Translation,
for Syracuse University Press.
The first major career-spanning collection of the poems of Adonis,
widely acknowledged as the most important poet working in Arabic
today "Poetry for [Adonis] is not merely a genre or an art form but
a way of thinking, something almost like mystical
revelation."-Charles McGrath, New York Times Born in Syria in 1930,
Adonis is one of the most celebrated poets of the Arabic-speaking
world. His poems have earned international acclaim, and his
influence on Arabic literature has been likened to that of T. S.
Eliot's on English-language verse. This volume serves as the first
comprehensive survey of Adonis's work, allowing English readers to
admire the arc of a remarkable literary career through the labors
of the poet's own handpicked translator, Khaled Mattawa. Daring in
form and prophetic in tone, Adonis's poetry sings of both the sweet
promise of eros and the problems of the self. He writes of
childhood ("Your childhood is a village. / You will never cross its
boundaries / no matter how far you go"); of blood, bombs, and
mutilation ("Murder has changed the city's shape"); and of the
anguish of exile ("'I write poetry in the language of the country
that sheltered me,' said a young man who looked old"). Adonis
demonstrates the poet's affection for Arabic and European lyrical
traditions even as his poems work to destabilize those
sensibilities. This collection positions the work of Adonis within
the pantheon of the great poets of exile, including Cesar Vallejo,
Joseph Brodsky, and Paul Celan, providing for English readers the
most complete vision yet of the work of the man whom the cultural
critic Edward Said called "today's most daring and provocative Arab
poet."
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