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Making the case that population growth does not hinder economic progress and that it eventually raises standards of living, Julian Simon became one of the most controversial figures in economics...

This dramatic rereading of postmodernism seeks to broaden current theoretical conceptions of the movement as both a social-philosophical condition and a literary and cultural phenomenon. Phil Harper...

What goes on inside the minds of other animals? Do they have thoughts and feelings like our own? To many people, particularly pet owners, the answers seem absurdly obvious. Others feel that the issue...

"Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship...

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys’ Love novels from China that inspired the animated Scumbag System series streaming in English! This hilarious story of a man reborn as a...

1990 paperback edition. Magnificent color, b&w illustrations. In English.

The nineteenth century in the United States witnessed the end of slavery and the expansion of another form of confinement: the asylum. How did enslaved and free Black people encounter psychiatric...

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many...

This volume collects some of the leading essays in contemporary democratic theory published in the past thirty years. The anthology presents the work of a select group of contributors (including...

One of America’s most trusted theologians offers spiritual inspiration for every week of the yearA Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance offers an essay for every week in...

A #1 Indie Bestseller The perfect gift for baby showers or any day you want to celebrate Dad! From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most...

Philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist, political activist -- Simone Weil was among the foremost thinkers of our time. Best known in this country for her theological writing, Weil wrote on a...

A pocket-sized career guide for emerging artists, The Artist's Roadmap is essential for anyone looking to discover what underpins a professional practice within this field. Being an artist is...

"He was a man like no other man has ever been" In twelve years that changed the world, Alexander the Great conquered a vast empire, extending from the Danube to the rivers of the Punjab, and from...

Men’s Journal’s “Ultimate Football Reading List” “First-rate” sports writing on American football from an all-star line-up that includes Red Smith, Jimmy Breslin, Michael Lewis, and more (Wall...

For the first time, a large-format omnibus that includes 500 of the popular New York Times mini crossword puzzles: a lot of little puzzles in a big ol' book! The next big thing in puzzles is also the...