The title of the book refers to its content and thrust: relevant moral dilemmas presented as fictional tales. In the title story, the character Philosophie comes down from her mountain retreat to help
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Fearful Rock and Other Precarious Locales is the 3rd volume of Night Shade Books’ five volume ?Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman.” This volume is made up of eight novella length stories. It repri
In the past century, the Western view of Tibet has evolved from an exotic Shangri-la filled with golden idols and the promise of immortality, to a peaceful land with an enlightened society now ravaged
Academic philosophers from several countries experiencing nationalistic and ethnic conflicts including the US, Canada, Croatia, Slovenia, and New Zealand, present definitions of "nation" and "national
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A small-time mystic trying to bilk a bereaved woman of her inheritance and a card game on a violent train ride are the bases for two new plays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
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Iranian president Akhmed teams up with the leaders of Venezuela and Cuba and their American intelligence agents to smuggle radioactive matzo balls into Miami Beach. But intelligence being as slippery
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After leaving horses behind for many years to pursue her medical career, Dr. Beth Glosten decided it was time to ride again only to discover that, as a middle-aged woman, she struggled with tension, a
Do you love to crochet? What could be better than an illustrated modern reference guide and a visually stunning source of inspiration?in the same book? Readers will find oodles of tips and tricks?both
In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing
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This comprehensive guidebook features a wealth of information on Disneyland and other family-oriented Southern California attractions. The exhaustive section on Disneyland includes oversized, fold-out
Can you pedal your way through everything life throws at you?Taking on the bicycle as a means of making sense of life and death, contributors write about their experiences on a bicycle, enjoying the l
Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. A former basketball star, he's as tall as his truck, and he can hold a cabbage--or a basketball--in one hand. But what is most special about Farmer Will is that he ca
Courtland Lewis has scoured the planet to bring together the most talented faction members, factionless, and even a few from the Bureau to discuss the philosophy ofDivergent.Divergent and Philosophy b
The first English translation of the earliest poetry of brilliant and disruptive Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard, widely considered one of the most innovative and original authors of the twentieth cen
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Now in trade paperWhether navigating the backroads of Louisiana or Thuringia, exploring the snowy Quebec woods, or performing onstage at Rush concerts, Neil Peart has stories to tell. His first volume
Fifteen-year-old Jim Hay believes that war is a glorious adventure and cannot wait for his turn to fight. But as his father boldly marches off to battle in August 1914, Jim must be content to record h
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