Written in the form of debates, "Great Dialogues of Plato" comprises the most influential body of philosophy of the Western world--covering every subject from art and beauty to virtue and the nature of love.[...]

In his last years D. H. Lawrence often wrote for newspapers; he needed the money, and clearly enjoyed the work. He also wrote several substantial essays during the same period. This meticulously-edited collection, first published in 2004, brings together major essays such as Pornography and Obscenit[...]

This selection of Lawrence's work underlines the intensity and innovation that made him one of the most distinctive and important of twentieth-century writers. Sons and Lovers - semi-autobiographical, is a powerful exploration of family, class, sexuality and the suffocating relationships of a man wi[...]

A collection that features three of the most popular and acclaimed works: "Sons and Lovers", "Women in Love" and the controversial "Lady Chatterley's Lover".[...]

If looking at today's headlines makes you wonder about the fate of our planet, here is some news that may surprise you: from an evolutionary standpoint, we are exactly where we need to be. According to eminent biologist Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., we are surrounded by the proof that we are poised to tak[...]

The Pocket Guide to Understanding A. D. H. D. offers authoritative but instant, practical and commonsense advice for parents, including the latest research on this distressing and misunderstood condition. In his typically friendly and direct style, Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the caus[...]

Most ancient cultures disappeared with scarcely a trace, their effect upon our modern way of life of little consequence. The Greeks, however, continue to influence contemporary man through their drama, philosophy and art, their political cognizance and knowledge of science. There are many books intr[...]

This volume examines a variety of artists within the framework of specific theoretical and historical questions. The movements covered include Nouveau Realisme in France, art in postwar Germany, American Fluxus and pop art, minimalism and postminimal art, and European and American conceptual art.[...]

The first retrospective in the U.S. to feature German artist Blinky Palermo (1943-1977) includes more than 60 works, most of which have never before been shown in North America. This beautifully illustrated volume spans the breadth of Palermo's brief but significant career and explores each phase, b[...]

This new edition of the popular Japanese course for beginners has been completely rewritten to make learning the language easier and more enjoyable than ever before.[...]