This collection of essays by America's foremost polymath delves into some of the many fascinating subjects in which Martin Gardner has had an abiding interest. Focusing primarily on literary and philo
Robert Ingersoll was America's finest orator and foremost leader of freethinkers. Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Eugene V. Debs, and Elizabeth Cady used to gather to hear the speeches of "the great agnost
When Journeys Through Philosophy first appeared in 1977, it quickly established a reputation as one of the most complete and versatile introductory philosophy textbooks for the beginning student. Comb
A professional magician exposes mystics, mediums, psychic surgeons, and others who claim to possess supernatural or paranormal powers, demonstrating how their feats are little more than well-planned t
An essential introduction to ethics and values, this comprehensive anthology places the perennial human search for ethical values into historical perspective. The philosophers included are: Aristotle,
The authors of this book have tried to do two things in presenting the written materials ascribed to the early Greek philosophers and the historical context in which those writings occurred. The first
The contributors to this volume were asked the following questions:The term "Humanism" is widely used, as are the terms "ethical" Humanism, "scientific" Humanism and "religious" Humanism. What is Huma
Herlihy has concentrated upon that period which most historians consider to be the classic age of Western feudalism. This is the early and central Middle Ages, to about 1300, and especially the twelft
People who help us understand the world and how it works are important people. They are scientists, teachers, parents, and many others. They should also help us understand what it means to be a human
Taking a critical look at some of the recent controls over human life, health, and death, Fletcher draws a vivid picture of contemporary biological needs and ethical responsibility. Genetic engineerin
Summarizes humanist views on the meaning of life, civil liberties, suicide, abortion, divorce, euthanasia, sexual freedom, ecological and economic planning, and the world community
Ephraim thought his universe-hopping days were over, but when his girlfriend's twin sister from a parallel universe crashes their senior prom, the three must work together to save the multiverse.
Everett Singh must rescue his father from one of the billions of parallel universes where he has been banished, take care of himself and his crew in a frozen wasteland, and battle the villainous Charl
When evil versions of himself and best friend Nate appear one day, teenaged Ephraim embarks on a dangerous odyssey through parallel worlds to make things right.
This primer on essential scientific literacy gives readers the basics to understand themselves and the world around them, plus a glimpse of how much more science has to offer.Science tells us a good d
At a time when the news cycle turns on a tweet, journalism gets confused with opinion, and facts are treated as negotiable information, applying critical thinking skills to your social media consumpti
Heroes and monsters clash with government forces in an apocalyptic London. Two years after London is struck by a devastating terrorist attack, it is cut off from the world, protected by a large force
"Reclusive Anglican priest Aiden Fleisher and brilliant hunchback Clarissa Stark travel as missionaries to the distant South Pacific island of Koluwai, where they encounter hostile natives--and a gate
After fighting for their own survival, Lenk and his companions realize that the entire human race is in danger with the rise of the Kraken Queen from the depths of hell and the presence of an alien ra
After traveling through time, Jack Churchill has returned to the modern world to find its inhabitants in the grasp of a dark force and sets out to find the two "keys"--who are two people in a world of
Caim Du'Vartha, an assassin with mysterious power over the shadow creatures, sets out with his spirit companion Kit on a jouney to the north to find his mother and the source of his power, leading to
"Jack Churchill, archaeologist and dreamer, walks out of the mist and into Celtic Britain more than two thousand years before he was born, with no knowledge of how he got there. All Jack wants is to g
Obstetrician and gynecologist Magnus Murphy, MD, and journalist/advocate Pauline McDonagh Hull offer a compelling case for surgical delivery as a legitimate birth choice for informed women. By offerin
Although this book is for general readers, it is not a self-help book; instead, it interprets recent scientific insight from behavioral science and cognitive and experimental psychology to explore the
In 2027 Turkey, sectarian violence threatens, the nation wrestles with whether or not it should leave the European Union, and citizens must carry cards that ration their carbon allowance.
A language teacher and translator in Paris, Shreve presents the first complete English translation of a book that French atheist, anarchist, revolutionary priest Meslier (1664-1729) wrote to be publis
Kovitz (emeritus, psychiatry, Loma Linda U.) applies his ideas concerning anxiety and self-deception to the individual, the nation, and religion. He argues that anxiety results from individuals attemp
Congress must mandate that all new cars sold in the US be flex-fueled, and so capable of running on alcohol. Thus the oil cartel will wither away and be unable to fund terrorism, and we will win the w
In a remote city on the edge of two worlds, where blood has power and water is more precious than freedom, three far-flung friends unite on a quest to save their families. Sal Hrvati’s estranged fathe
Velde (clinical psychiatry, U. of Connecticut) contends that the cerebral-empirical approach to cognition offers a new understanding of the origin and nature of human mental experiences in general. Th
Murder, rape, and atrocity are serious social problems. Yet, despite their persistence, the reasons for deeply destructive behavior still elude contemporary psychological theories. Based on his four d
What makes a right act right? Why should I be moral? What is human happiness and how do I attain it? These questions are the foundations of ethics and they form the backdrop for all discussions of the
Uses previously unavailable Air Force and CIA documents to prove that the "flying saucer" that crashed near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947, and spawned decades of crackpot theories, was only a weather b
Sidney Hook, one of America's leading social philosophers, was a dedicated student and friend of John Dewey, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. In this timeless volume, firs
Not much has survived its condemnation by the imperial Church in 448, but here is a new edition of the fragments of Porphyry of Tyre's (ca. 232 - ca. 305) attack on the beliefs and doctrines of Christ
Discusses the importance of drama in the learning development of children and suggests ideas and exercises designed to stimulate the imagination and encourage creativity
The author describes her experience of being a caregiver to her mother, and her aunt who were stricken with Alzheimer's disease, and how she used humor to enrich their lives as well as her own
