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Beyond Individualism - Lois Parkinson Zamora

A sweeping analysis of “archetypal realism” in Latin American literature and art. Beyond Individualism examines the portrayal of collective identities over two centuries in…

1 320 Kč
Natural Magic - Renee Bergland

A captivating portrait of the poet and the scientist who shared an enchanted view of nature.

Long Problems - Thomas Hale

Political strategies for tackling climate change and other “long problems” that span generationsClimate change and its consequences unfold over many generations. Past…

The Enneads of Plotinus - Paul Kalligas

The second volume in a landmark commentary on an important and influential work of ancient philosophyThis is the second volume of a groundbreaking commentary on one of the most…

1 485 Kč
Writing with Pleasure - Helen Sword

An essential guide to cultivating joy in your professional and personal writing

Making Money in the Early Middle Ages - Rory Naismith

An examination of coined money and its significance to rulers, aristocrats and peasants in early medieval EuropeBetween the end of the Roman Empire in the fifth century and the…

Freedom from Fear - Alan S. Kahan

A provocative new history of liberalism that also provides a road map for today’s liberalsFreedom from Fear offers a striking new account of the dominant political and social…

The Synthetic University - James L. Shulman

A bold, collaborative vision for combatting the ever-rising cost of collegeUS colleges and universities have long been the envy of the world. Institutional autonomy has fostered…

How to Find Happiness - Marcus Tullius Cicero

Does happiness come from the pursuit of pleasure or moral virtue? A vivid new translation of Cicero's exploration of a timeless question

How to Listen - Plutarch

A lively new translation of Plutarch's charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener and why listening is essential to learning and living well

Geology - David Bainbridge

A wonderfully illustrated history of geology from ancient times to the present dayThe geological processes that underlie all life on Earth can seem intimidatingly vast, ancient,…

How to Compete - Lucian

An energetic new translation of the ancient Greek satirist Lucian's humorous and enlightening dialogue on the pros and cons of athletics, fitness, and competition

Making Waste - Sophie Gee

Why was eighteenth-century English culture so fascinated with the things its society discarded? This book explains how English writers used contemporary theological and…

A Political Ecology of Kenya’s Mau Forest - Dr Lisa Elena – World Agroforestry (ICRAF)) Fuchs

A timely and important examination of the forest's environmental crises, investigating their biophysical, political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects, that reveals why…

1 089 Kč
Police Use of Excessive Force in Germany - Hannah Espin Grau, Tobias Singelnstein, Luise Klaus, Laila Abdul-Rahman

A seminal study on police violence in Germany, giving voice to victims and exposing systemic failures. Police Use Excessive Force in Germany presents the first comprehensive…

1 716 Kč