“The Makioka Sisters”
“Until the cherries came again the following year, they could close their eyes and see again the colour and line of a trailing brench”. Tanizaki’s masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of […]
“The Man-Eating Myth: Anthropology & Anthropophagy”
Belief in the existence of cannibalism just beyond the borders of one´s own culture is a time-honored, universally accepted notion. In advanced societies, man-eaters are presumed to inhabit mysterious lands on the fringes of civilization. Among primitive peoples, cannibals are said to reside over the next mountain or farther along the river. The author of […]
“The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four and Five”
As narrated by the Chroniclers of Zone Three The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four and Five is the second volume in Doris Lessing´s celebrated space fiction series, “Canopus in Argos: Archives”. In this interlinked quintet of novels, she creates a new, extraordinary cosmos where the fate of the Earth is influenced by the rivalries and […]
“The Maya”
Ancient Peoples and Places. The Maya has long been established as the best, most readable introduction to the New World´s greatest ancient civilization. In these pages Professor Coe distils a lifetime´s scholarship for the general reader and student. Since the publication of the previous edition, new sites have been uncovered and further excavations in old […]
“The Mermaids Singing”
Up till now, the only serial killers Tony Hill had encountered were safely behind bars. This one’s different — this one’s on the loose. In the northern town of Bradfield four men have been found mutilated and tortured. Fear grips the city; no man feels safe. Clinical psychologist Tony Hill is brought in to profile […]
“The Miniature Guide For Students and Faculty to The Foundations Of Analytic Thinking”
How to take thinking apart and what to look for when you do. The elements of thinking and the standards they must meet. Based on Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools.
“The Miniature Guide to The Art of Asking Essential Questions”
Dear Reader: This miniature guide introduces the art of asking essential questions. It is best used in conjunction with “The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking” and “The Miniature Guide to How to Study and Learn.” The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our thinking. The quality of our thinking, in turn, […]
“The Monk”
“He now saw himself stained with the most loathed and monstrous sins, the object of universal execration… doomed to perish in tortures the most severe” Shocking, erotic and violent, The Monk is the story of Ambrosio, torn between his spiritual vows and the temptations of physical pleasure. His internal battle leads to sexual obsession, rape […]
“The Mystique of Enlightenment”
The Radical Ideas of U. G. Krishnamurti “U. G. Krishnamurti claims that he cannot help us in our quest for enlightenment. Paradoxically, I find this refreshingly helpful. This work is an expression of U.G.´s exquisite mastery in penetrating the many illusions to be found on the spiritual path. I highly recommend it.” – Jeffrey Mishlove, […]
“The Naked Sun”
Isaac Asimov´s ROBOT series – spanning from the iconic I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. On the planet of […]
“The National Army Museum Book of the Zulu War”
Pan Grand Strategy Series The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is on of the most discussed and analysed of all the colonial wars of the Victorian era and remains crucially important in understanding the history of the British Empire. The Battle of Isandlwana, when the might of the British army was defeated by an indigenous foe, […]
“The new cold war. How the Kremlin Menaces both Russia and the West”
The first edition of The New Cold War was published to great critical acclaim. Edward Lucas has established himself as a top expert in the field, appearing on numerous programs, including Lou Dobbs, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and NPR. Since The New Cold War was first published in February 2008, Russia has become more […]
“The Orion Mystery. Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids”
A revolutionary book that explains the most enigmatic and fascinating wonder of the ancient world: the Pyramids of Egypt. In 1993, German robotics engineer Rudolf Gatenbrink discovered a sealed door within the Great Pyramid of Giza – a door left unopened for 4,500 years. With this discovery, Robert Bauval – who spent the decade prior […]
“The Other Side of the Story”
Crossed women. Crossed lines. Crossed swords. The Agent – Jojo, a high-flying literary agent on the up, has just made a very bad career move: she’s jumped into bed with her married boss, Mark … The Bestseller – Jojo’s sweet-natured client Lily’s first novel is roaring success. She and lover Anton celebrate by spending the […]
“The Oxford Companion to Cosmology”
The definitive A-Z guide to the origin and development of the Universe This authoritative A-Z clearly explains the ideas and the physics behind our current understanding of the Universe. It is essential for professional and amateur astronomers, advanced science students, and for anyone interested in this enduringly popular subject. Over 350 detailed and up-to-date entries […]
“The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt”
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt from the stone age to the Roman conquest. The story of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans makes for fascinating reading, with subjects ranging from the changing nature of life and death […]
“The Oxford Murders”
On a balmy summer’s day in Oxford an old lady who once helped decipher the Enigma Code is killed. After receiving a cryptic anonymous note containing only the address and the symbol of a circle, Arthur Seldom, a leading mathematician, arrives to find the body. Then follow more murders – an elderly man on a […]
“The Painted Veil”
A novel Kitty Fane is the beautiful but shallow wife of Walter, a bacteriologist stationed in Hong Kong. Unsatisfied by her marriage, she starts an affair with charming, attractive and exciting Charles Townsend. But when Walter discovers her deception, he exacts a strange and terrible vengeance: Kitty must accompany him to his new posting in […]
“The Passion”
Henri had a passion for Napoleon and Napoleon had a passion for chicken. From Boulogne to Moscow Henri butchered for his Emperor and never killed a single man. Meanwhile, in Venice, the city of chance and disguises, Villanelle was born with the webbed feet of her boatman father – but in the casinos she gambled […]
“The Pastures of Heaven”
“The Pastures of Heaven” is a short story cycle by John Steinbeck, first published in 1932, consisting of twelve interconnected stories about a valley, the Corral de Tierra, in Monterey, California, which was discovered by a Spanish corporal while chasing runaway Indian slaves. Enchanted by the valley’s natural beauty, the corporal names it Las Pasturas […]
