This introductory text presents an overview of the liberal arts--literature, art, music, philosophy, and history--with a particular emphasis on literature. The unique selection of works from each culture provides students with a global understanding of the humanities. Several pedagogical features of[...]

What a big brain we have for all the small talk we make. It's an evolutionary riddle that at long last makes sense in this intriguing book about what gossip has done for our talkative species. Psychologist Robin Dunbar looks at gossip as an instrument of social order and cohesion--much like the endl[...]

What do you do in the wake of a life-altering tragedy? Survive. After a horrible family tragedy, Gordie moves in with his half-brother Kevin's family. It is an ideal arrangement, because Kevin is his safe haven and the only person who can deal with Gordie's post-traumatic stress disorder. But just a[...]

The first history of the United States told from the perspective of indigenous peoples
Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indigenous nations comprising nearly three million people, descendants of the fifteen million Native people who once inhabited [...]

A reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-read tragedies, by the contemporary, critically acclaimed master of domestic drama Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global media corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage he hands over care of the corporation to his two eldest d[...]

A scientific exploration of some of humanity's most puzzling questions: What is love? Why do we fall in (and out) of love? And why would we have evolved to feel something so weird, with so many downsides?Whether you live for Valentine's Day or are the type to forget your wedding anniversary, love is[...]

The green handbag with red spots, with blusher and nail varnish inside. Where is it? And who took it? No one is prepared to own up - but it can't remain a secret for long when her friends are wearing the evidence.[...]

From inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar, this televised series follows the escapades of Tilly and her friends. Tilly and her friends are singing the Wiggle Wiggle Woo song - but bossy Pru wants all the attention. In her bid to steal the limelight by singing as loudly as possible she manages [...]