We are using the resources of this planet as if we had three to depend on, not one. The threat of climate change looms large, yet our vision for the future remains based on materialism rather than val
On the morning of Easter Sunday, 23 April 1916, the seven men who made up the Military Council of the secret Irish Republican Brotherhood gathered in Dublin’s Liberty Hall. By noon, the Proclamation o
The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely discussed philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single id
"Balanced, reliable, and engaging." Dr Robert Falkner - London School of Economics"Coherent, concise, and wide ranging. This guide does exactly what is required." Dr Mark Imber - University of St Andr
The need to protect nature has never been so pressing. As unprecedented environmental challenges threaten to wipe out many of the planet’s species, there is a battle against time to formulate new ways
Muslims consider the Qur’an to be the final revelation of God. Moral code for millions of believers worldwide, it is seen as the principal miracle of the prophet Muhammad. In this stimulating study, A
In this multifaceted introduction to the renowned thinker, Edward Feser shows how Aquinas's works are as relevant as when they were written. Defending his ideas from modern misrepresentation, Feser in
Torture, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, privacy - contrary to what public apathy would have you believe, civil liberties are worth fighting for and are almost always under threat. Tom Head to
From GMOs to WMD, science is controversial and unavoidable. This book charts its progress since prehistory and reveals its role in shaping our future. Drawing on intellectual history, philosophy, and
Edited by Colin Brett to make Adler's theories accessible to a contemporary audience. An ideal form of social interest should involve a strong sense of community feeling, cooperation and fellowship. B
Philosophy means love of wisdom in Greek. Unfortunately, as much as we all love wisdom, we don't all have the time to spend acquiring it! This fabulous little book provides the perfect antidote. Split
This practical guide offers a series of sure-fire strategies to those seeking to transform their personal relationships and inspire new ones. Drawing upon examples from everyday life, Erik Blumenthal’
After laying the groundwork to help readers understand their condition, Jan van Niekerk leads them through the decisions they will have to make about treatment, offering easy-to-use tools for prepari
2009 marks the 90th anniversary of Save the Children, a charity that fights to uphold the human rights of children wherever they are threatened. Now promoted by the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney,
Is there a God? Are our choices free? Does the soul exist? Great Thinkers on Great Questions presents cogent answers from some of the greatest thinkers of modern times to fifteen of the most enduring
The realization that the fundamental building blocks of our world consist of brains rather than nations, electrons, or even DNA, is ushering in a 'neurocentric' revolution that will change how we thin
The first English edition of the first English edition of the only eyewitness account ever published on the 1948 Israeli War of Independence. This memoir of a young Israeli soldier became an instant b
Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most significant rulers in the history of Morocco, which to this day bears the mark of his twenty-five year rule in the sixteenth century. A brilliant
In books which have inspired millions, Kung has worked tirelessly towards a new dialogue between cultures. Following bestselling volumes on Christianity and Judaism, Kung's critically acclaimed guide
Would you like to be buried, burned, sunk, or pickled? Perhaps you'd prefer to be turned into a diamond, embalmed like Lenin, or shot into space like Star Trek's Scotty?The Dying Game is a roller-coa
It has been remarked that if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't. From a brief history of neuroscience to the most up-to-date research on the brain proce
Libya is a state which, for the majority of its past, has been subjected to foreign rule or influence. Falling prey to empire builders from the ancient Greeks to Mussolini’s Italy, it only became for
Ashraf 'Ali Thanawi (1863-1943) was one of the most prominent religious scholars in Islamic history. Author of over a thousand books on different aspects of Islam, his work sought to defend the Islami
Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. In this captivating book Vaclav Smil explains all matters related
In this authoritative guide, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of Buddhism provides a compact summary of the tradition’s development, from the time of the Buddha to the 20th century exile
Daughter of Heaven is the sensational true story of the only woman ever to rule China. She seduced her way to the throne of the most powerful empire in the world, she executed her enemies without mer
Contemporary academia relies upon categorization. One can study Africa or Europe; East or West; the Middle Ages or the Early Modern period. In this innovative collection of essays, the Mediterranean
For more than two decades the world religions have been a central topic for Hans Kung. In books which have inspired millions throughout human society, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue bet
Fear is a normal emotion. We all experience it when we are in danger (and sometimes when we’re not!), but usually it is fleeting. For some, however, fear is more extreme and disruptive than this: app
?Abd al-Malik, who came to prominence during the second civil war of early Islam, ruled the Islamic empire from 692 until 705. Not only did he successfully suppress rebellion within the Muslim world a
Adopting a highly readable style, Robert Wicks moves deftly through the minefield of controversy that surrounds Nietzsche, presenting the philosopher's doctrines within the context of his Christian up
In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to
Grand theories in psychology, you might think, have been out of fashion for quite some time. However, since its inception in the early 1980s, reversal theory has attracted a great deal of professional
In The Music of the Sun, renowned academic William J. Chaplin unveils numerous solar secrets through the enlightening new science of helioseismology. The Sun, earth's nearest star, is of vital importa
Uzbekistan is a country of contradictions. Its president speaks of reform while in reality, democracy is illusory. Where legality meets torture and Islam meets a secular state, Uzbekistan is torn bet
In this lucid and carefully constructed volume, feminist academic Kecia Ali examines classical Muslim texts and tries to evaluate whether a just system of sexual ethics is possible within an Islamic f
In this collection of Greenfeld's essays, we see her tackle the topic of nationalism from an array of angles, each giving us a unique perspective on what Einstein called 'the measles of mankind'. Cove
Beshir Agha (c. 1657-1746) was the most powerful Chief Harem Eunuch in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Enslaved in his native Ethiopia as a boy, then castrated in Egypt, Beshir Agha became one of h
From references to animals in the Qur'an to modern-day websites on Islamic vegetarianism, Richard C. Foltz presents the first comprehensive study of the role of animals in the Islamic tradition. Draw
