The devastating attack on the Jewish community at Bondi beach last Sunday will leave more than an indelible stain on their memory. Our Jewish friends again will experience the festering hatred that for centuries, erupts, creating persistent fear and trauma.   For many of us, we cannot conceive the depths of hatred that motivate such premeditated carnage as we witnessed at Bondi.   Our response is critical. It is not a time for violent retribution. The need is for calm. Justic

I can't recommend Tahlia Newland's Novel Writing Mastery enough—especially for those who, like me, have already benefited from her generous wisdom and guidance in their own writing process. Having experienced Tahlia's supportive, yet rigorously professional, approach firsthand, this book felt less like a general writing guide and more like having her beside me in my study. What truly sets Novel Writing Mastery apart is that it’s written by someone who doesn’t just teach writi

As some world leaders rattle their sabres for war, be aware of the many groups who are committed to building a just peace through non-violence. The Rossing Centre, based in Jerusalem is one that takes centre stage for me. Sami Awad and Michael Beer, co-founders of Non Violence International also are high on my list. Their post today is worth sharing. "As we honour  Human Rights Day , we recall  Dr. King's statement  that  humanity MUST choose between nonviolence   or nonexist

Michael Pembroke's Silk Silver Opium is a comprehensive historical narrative that examines the centuries-long trade relationship between Imperial China and the West, arguing that this history of commercial interaction, conflict, and eventual humiliation is the essential foundation for understanding China's modern geopolitical stance and its relationship with the world today. The book traces the transformation of this relationship through three distinct phases. The early phase