The 4th edition of Contemporary Moral Issues: includes up-to-date examples of religion in context; encourages students to engage in discussion and learn what's involved in giving a reasoned argument; covers problems such as poverty and racism, as well as newer issues, including medical ethics and biotechnology.

Kahlil Gibran's bestselling poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, originally published in 1923, continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words of love and mystical longing. Yet Gibran's genius went much further than this, to produce over twenty literary works, in both English and Arabic, as well as over 500 works of art, all characterized by an otherworldly beauty. Going beyond the many myths that surround Gibran, this incisive biography charts his colourful life, his dramatic love affairs, and his artistic achievements, to present a fascinating and unique portrait of this remarkable man.