This thought-provoking book delves into how the rise of Asia is reshaping global economic and political landscapes amidst pressing issues like climate change and migration. It explores how Confucianism offers alternative values and ethical commitments that transcend borders, providing a new response to these challenges, making it a vital resource for positive change in the emerging world cultural order. Engaging leading scholars from around the world, the book examines the meaning, value, and potential reform of Confucian culture in the context of different Asian cultures and its significance in the twenty-first century.

In “Unlikely Cowboy” by Debra Clopton, Jolie Sheridan has returned to Sunrise Ranch after a terrifying accident sidelines her kayaking career, but Morgan McDermott, her old flame, is closed off and unforgiving. As Jolie teaches the ranch’s foster boys, Morgan realizes he’s never stopped loving her but can’t let his guard down, even as the boys hatch a plan to give the couple a second chance at love. Welcome to Dew Drop, Texas, where delightful characters and a heartwarming romance will keep you glued to the pages.