Destiny Disrupted

We in the west share a common narrative of world history. But our story largely omits a whole civilization whose citizens shared an entirely different narrative for a thousand years.In Destiny Disrup

We in the west share a common narrative of world history—that runs from the Nile Valley and Mesopotomia, through Greece and Rome and the French Revolution, to the rise of the secular state and

伊斯蘭版本的《人類的故事》如果「伊斯蘭」是「西方」之外的平行世界，這本書就是這個平行世界的大歷史★AMAZON中亞歷史類暢銷書No. 1★★榮獲Openbook年度翻譯好書獎、國家文官學院「每月一書」★特別收入作者2025年撰寫新版後記、21幅伊斯蘭世界史地圖輔仁大學歷史學系副教授 陳立樵 專文導讀截至目前為止，全球信仰伊斯蘭的穆斯林人口已經超過了二十億，這二十億人是用什麼樣的觀點看待世界的歷史？是否和我們的觀點有所不同？又有哪些不同？如果我們到書店，打開一本以「人類的歷史」為書名的暢銷書時，這本書的目錄所呈現的主題，可能會是以下的樣貌：一、文明的誕生（埃及和美索不達米亞）二、古典時代（希臘和羅馬）三、黑暗時代（基督教的興起）四、重生：文藝復興和宗教改革五、啟蒙（探索和科學）六、革命（民主革命、工業革命、技術革命）七、民族國家的興起：帝國的競逐八、第一次世界大戰和第二次世界大戰九、冷戰十、民主資本主義的勝利但本書作者塔米．安薩里提醒我們，以上我們熟悉的這個「世界史」架構，其實充斥著西方中心主義的觀點。如果改以伊斯蘭的觀點寫一部世界史，那麼這本書的目錄大致將會是這樣：一、古代：美索不達米亞和波斯二、伊斯蘭的誕生三、哈里發國家：對普世統一性的追求四、分裂：蘇丹國家的時代五、大災難：十字軍和蒙古人六、重生：三個大帝國的時代七、西方對東方的滲透八、改革運動九、世俗現代主義者們的勝利十、伊斯蘭主義者的回應而您眼前的這本《中斷的天命》，正是一本從「伊斯蘭」視角出發，以平易近人的風格寫出與過往全然不同、全新的世界史，可以說就是一部伊斯蘭版本的《人類的故事》。西方與伊斯蘭的世界史，有著共同的起源，都以兩河流域的美索不達米亞平原作為起點，但後來各自展開了不同的路徑。伊斯蘭的世界史要從先知穆罕默德的聖遷開始說起，再經歷四位哈里發的治理，接著進入世俗帝國的時代。先是伍麥亞、阿巴斯、法蒂瑪三大王朝崛起，中間有突厥人及蒙古人的入侵，最後是鄂圖曼、薩法維、蒙兀兒三大火藥帝國的登場。到了十七世紀，原本猶如兩個平行宇宙的西方世界與伊斯蘭世界，展開了大規模的衝突。伊斯蘭世界遭遇西方現代性的挑戰，並被迫做出回應。本來自有其發展脈絡的伊斯蘭歷史至此彷彿成為「中斷的天命」，讓位給西方的歷史，成為世界史的伏流。西方與伊斯蘭世界的衝突，從二十一世紀初的九一一事件到伊拉克戰爭、阿富汗戰爭，再到今日的巴勒斯坦／以

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A special edition of the fifth book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!One will have the power of wings of fire . . .Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her.But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for all: Is her destiny already written?Or can five dragonets change their fate and save the world . . . the way they choose?

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

A mortal curse laid upon a baby princess, magic fairies, and true love's first kiss... Will Princess Aurora escape her tragic destiny? This magnificent paper cut-out book plunges us into the enchanting world of the famous ballet, Sleeping Beauty.

When tiny Fern hatches from a lone egg deep within an ancient forest, she sets out to discover her destiny. Surely among all these dinosaurs, some small and quick, some big and tall, there must be an answer to her question. Will Fern ever find out who she is and where she came from?A touching story about finding your place in the world, wherever that may be.

From the author of the Outline trilogy, a fable of human destiny and decline, enacted in a closed system of intimate, fractured relationships.A woman invites a famed artist to visit the remote coastal

Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight!The legend starts with you!Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official Wings of Fire journal,

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A new fantasy-adventure series packed with addictive genre hooks for 9+ readers: code-breaking, cyber-technology, killer robots and a boy hero with a supernatural destiny. Perfect for fans of Percy Ja

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This intricately woven tapestry of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meet

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How do you defy destiny? Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is?no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder.

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Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. A struggling writer and a computer with a mind of its own fight for control of the writer's story and destiny. When Frank Wormold buys a compute

Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then journey alongside Odysseus in the Odyssey, as he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Fans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative endpa

少年漫畫傳奇大作首度全新繪製所有封面＆首度大幅度新增加筆內容的完全新生!!不僅如此，CHAMPION RED刊載作品「聖闘士星矢EPISODE.0」亦完整收錄於第1集中！儘管星矢穿上了為拯救此等危機而自行飛來的射手座黃金聖衣，終於與海皇波賽頓對峙的星矢等人，卻被神打得毫無招架之力。海龍的真面目也被揭曉，原來他是雙子座撒卡的弟弟，卡諾。他真正的野心究竟為何？由雅典娜女神帶來了愛和奇蹟的第13集！番外篇「DESTINY　相剋的雙子座」也首度收錄於單行本中。

A special edition of the second book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

A special edition of the third book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits . . .Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly . . . even if it's also still a secret.So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings who nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.

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《Maggie Blue and the Darkest Day》為「Maggie Blue」三部曲的最終章。孤身困於黑暗世界的Maggie，身邊多了一名神祕嬰兒，卻不知命運為何將兩人綁在一起。氣候災難與戰爭撕裂了這個世界，通往現實的門戶也逐一崩塌。她必須完成最終使命——但代價是什麼？面對忠實夥伴Hoagy與朋友們的信任，她將在犧牲與拯救之間作出抉擇。這場關於勇氣、友情與自我救贖的冒險，在緊湊與哀傷中迎向終點。亮點：・「Maggie Blue」三部曲震撼完結篇。・結合奇幻與末世主題，氣氛張力十足。・刻畫角色在抉擇與犧牲中的成長與力量。In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final part of this thrilling trilogy, Maggie Blue finds herself in the Dark World alone and marooned with a strange and unknown baby that refuses to be parted from her. The world has become dominated by climate disasters, wars are breaking out around them between the surviving people and the witches. Mag

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AT THAT MOMENT, MY LIFE TOOK ON A DIFFERENT GENRE. As a struggling office worker, Dokja Kim’s sole joy in life is an online novel so obscure that he’s its only reader. Then one day the story comes to an end…and so does the world. People all around the globe suddenly find themselves being massacred by horrific monsters or pitted against each other in sadistic scenarios straight out of the novel. However, only Dokja is aware that this is merely the first chapter of what is to come. Knowing that devastating plot twists are on the horizon, he can no longer afford to sit back as a reader—it’s time for Dokja to step up and write his own destiny!

Discover where it all began! The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series takes flight in this epic adventure of five dragons destined and determined to save their world.Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows that war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious Prophecy they've been taught. The five chosen dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away ever since -- all to fulfill the Prophecy.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends must choose freedom over fate . . . leave the mountain . . . and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series flies to another epic adventure, this time in the secretive Rainforest Kingdom, where only the quickest and cleverest dragonets survive.Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits . . .Glory the knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being a lazy RainWing. Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly . . . even if it's also still a secret.So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings who nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.