A collection of 11 essays, which examine the Esalen Institute's roots, the place of its beliefs in American religious history, and... Læs mere
Discusses Hegel's phenomenology. This book emphasizes the relevance of Hegel's Phenomenology to contemporary philosophical issues.
Examines the "dark side" of globalization.
How do we live with our parents after their death? How do we tell their story when they are gone? This book addresses these questions. It recreates a... Læs mere
The lives and work of women in the Harlem Renaissance - Jessie Redmon Fauset, Nella Larsen, Zora Neale Hurston, and others - situated in the traditions of African-American and American writing.
The full sweep of Georgian history from medieval times to the present era of civil strife in an independent republic.
One of the most comprehensive, entertaining studies of bird vocalisations available. It offers a global survey of modes of singing, encompassing more than 5,000 species of singing birds, with special analyses of nearly 200 species with highly developed songs.
The Evil That Surrounds Us reveals both the great evil of Nazi Germany and the powerful love and courage of her husband, friends, and strangers who risked everything to protect her.
Unravels the complex history of pragmatism and discusses contemporary conceptions
How did the individual human being become the focus of the contemporary discourse on security? What was the role of the United Nations in "securing" the... Læs mere
An animated reflection on the capacity of things to inspire and astonish.