From FeelGoodButtGone, the antidepressant-diet-pill popular among big-boned? housewives, to arch criminals masterminding the theft of Louisiana, Cassidy and Byrne serve up a ferociously funny compendi
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’
Egyptologist Charlotte Booth selects ten ancient Egyptian mysteries and explores the theories and outlandish guesses put forth by leading archaeologists, scientists, and historians. Using cutting-edge
Why do we trust doctors to give us the medicines we need? How can we know who to vote for? How valuable are the opinions of 'experts'? And how far can our memories and perceptions be trusted? What mak
A new paperback edition of a hugely popular title whose hardback edition sold out in four months. Accomplished and prolific author and philosopher Avrum Stroll believes that although we are right to b
Starting with its origins in the work of Charles Darwin, the book covers all the key areas of evolutionary psychology, including the role played by genetics in our sexual behavior, parental decision-m
A distinguished philosopher, a sophisticated scientist and a talented musician: the many achievements of the tenth-century Islamic thinker al-Farabi are carefully documented in this substantial new i
Comprising two books of translations by Reynold A. Nicholson, Rumi Poet and Mystic and Tales of Mystic Meaning, this new anthology offers 170 passages from Rumi's greatest works in one volume.
From Vietnam to Iraq, Martin Bell has seen how war has changed over the last fifty years. It is neither fought nor reported the way it used to be. Truth is degraded in the name of balance and good tas
Martin Bell has served as a corporal in a colonial army, been embedded with British forces, gone on missions with Americans and crossed the Suez Canal with the Israelis. He has kept the company of sol
Iconoclastic and fiercely rational, the European Enlightenment witnessed the birth of modern Western society and thought. Reason was sacrosanct and for the first time, religious belief and institution
Nourished by an admiration of Khayyam that has been with him since childhood, Aminrazavi's comprehensive new biography reintroduces the figure of Khayyam, and his great achievements, to the Western wo
This important work marks the first attempt to look at Khayyam's impact on the worlds of science, philosophy, and poetry. Uniting a personal journey with scholarly ambition, Aminrazavi's work debunks
This accessible text tackles the major issues challenging contemporary Christian belief to produce a controversial conception both of Christianity and of the wider religious life of humanity.
What is the nature of the Qur’an? It might seem a straightforward question, but there is no consensus among modern communities of the Qur’an, both Muslim and non-Muslim, upon the answer. And why shoul
No one will ever again die from smallpox. With the battle won against that ‘most terrible of the ministers of death’, an unprecedented humanitarian coalition has now turned its attention to polio, mal
What would a world without disease look like? With the victory against smallpox behind us, polio, malaria and measles each provide their own set of roadblocks as we fight for a world free of epidemic
An analysis of the solitary Qur'an verse mentioning the crucifixion of Jesus and the fierce debates that have surrounded it throughout history draws on largely ignored Arabic sources that cover variou
According to the majority of modern Muslims and Christians, the Qur’an denies the crucifixion of Jesus, and with it, one of the most sacred beliefs of Christianity. However, it is only mentioned in o
A scientist answers questions that baffle the average person, such as "Why can't we tickle ourselves?" "Do you get wetter if you walk or run in the rain?" and "Why does multiplying two negative number
Does your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, will tell you h
This ground-breaking book provides an examination of the new phenomenon of betweenagers; children who are maturing earlier; both physically and psychologically, and who are becoming increasingly sophi
Drawn from the work of poets, writers, philosophers and spiritual text, this encouraging volume provides comfort and consolation to those who are grieving and reminds us of the bond we all share in mo
On Easter Sunday, April 23, 1916, the members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood’s military council put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, declaring that they were the provi
A Guardian best history book of 2016Every family has its skeletons, but in 1823 the grand Wallop family was about to share theirs with the world. The 3rd earl of Portsmouth was a peculiar man but, by
The 3rd Earl of Portsmouth voted in the House of Lords, took county positions, invited Jane Austen to his balls, counted William Cobbett as one of his Hampshire neighbors and had Lord Byron as his bes
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
Human Rights ? Equality ? Free Speech ? Privacy ? The Rule of LawThese five ideas are vitally important to the way of life we enjoy today. The battle to establish them in law was long and difficult, a
Human rights, equality, freedom of expression, privacy, the rule of law. These five ideas are vitally important to the way of life we enjoy today. The battle to establish them in law was long and diff
Introduces the history and people of West Papua, tracing the origins of the international conflict surrounding their struggle for self-determination following WW2. Based on three decades of exhaustive
A hard-hitting and controversial examination of honor crimes that involve a 'punishment'-often death or disfigurement-carried out by a relative to restore the family's honor.
The marvellous, extraordinary and bizarre facts behind our great country are laid out in this captivating book, guaranteed to delight all Americans and everyone with an interest in the United States.
Judge not, lest ye be judged. This timeless wisdom has guided the Anglican Church for hundreds of years, and has fostered a certain tolerance of eccentricity among its members. The Reverend Robert Haw
Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Constance Markievicz, Nancy AstorThey terrorised the establishment.They fought for the vote.They pushed back bou
From adverts to blogs, television to newspapers, knowing who and what to believe is a daunting task. Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Guide teaches you how to analyze people's arguments and explains th
Religion and environmentalism are far more closely linked than one might think. It is an irrefutable fact that a healthy biosphere is a necessary precondition to any human activity, including religiou
This readable and empowering book offers much-needed advice on such key areas as sleep habits, coping with stress and anger, and relating to family and friends. The book is practical, realistic, and w
A unique exploration of sex and religion, covering a wide range of issues from marriage and celibacy, passion and love, to veiling, mystical union, and symbolism.
In 2002 celebrated novelist and journalist Kenize Mourad traveled through Israel and the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, interviewing ordinary Palestinians and Israelis who have
