The proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons is one of the most pressing security threats of the 21st century. From Sudanese refugees hunted by gun-toting militias to air passengers ta
Opera is often dismissed as outdated and excessive, and perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes and ill-mannered divas. In reality, however, operas address the most fun
This audiobook edition of this bestselling book gives a thorough and accessible account of the history behind the Palestine-Israeli conflict, its roots, and the possibilities for the future.The audiob
The Apostle Paul has shaped the course of Christian ethics for centuries and is widely regarded as the most influential theologian in the Christian tradition.In this authoritative introduction, Morna
Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion.Questioning why
The world hasn’t met with destruction on any of the long list of predicted doomsday dates, but the possibility may have got you thinking: has science created more problems than it has solved? What is
Can personality and intelligence be measured?How do babies learn to perceive and think?What happens when we sleep?Attempting to answer these important questions and more, psychology – the scientific s
What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art.In this sweeping introdu
Vast, diverse, dynamic, and turbulent, the true nature of Africa is often obscured by its poverty-stricken image.In this controversial and gripping guide, Tom Young cuts through the emotional hype to
To understand the world events today, you need to understand American politics. Exploring the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Jon Roper provides a sharp a
What do anarchists stand for? In this clear and penetrating study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the di
Every aspect of the anticapitalist world is covered in this helpful guide, from WOMBLES to Zapatistas, NGOs to environmentalism, Paris 1968 to Seattle, and beyond.Picking up where Naomi Klein left off
One of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the history of Western thought, St. Thomas Aquinas established the foundations for much of modern philosophy of religion, and is famous for
Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering Society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never s
Not all murder victims are mourned, but the perpetrator must always be punished....Robert Church, Superintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory, takes full advantage of his position. First, there ar
This second volume of the Once Upon a Timeless Tale Collection is a contemporary retelling of the most well-known and best-loved fairy tales of all time.1. Beauty and the Beast2. Cinderella3. Hansel a
This is the incredible story of Julian Mantle, a superstar lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle leads him to a near fatal heart attack in a packed courtroom. His collapse brings on a spiritual crisis
Corinna Chapman, baker extraordinaire, talented sleuth, stalwart friend and lover is back!When a distraught Scottish veteran from Afghanistan is knocked unconscious, waking up to find his beloved ex-s
Sofia Khan is Not Obliged is the hilarious and fresh debut novel by Ayisha Malik.“Brilliant idea! Excellent! Muslim dating? Well, I had no idea you were allowed to date.” Then he leaned to
Murder and smuggling, conspiracy and treason–can Reverend Hardcastle catch a killer?Kent, 1796. Shocked to discover a dying man on his doorstep–and lucky to avoid a bullet himself–Re
