Philosophy & World Religion

Explores how consciousness has evolved, and how a modern understanding of the human mind is radically different from conventional explanations of consciousness. This title explains how science has exploded the classic mysteries of consciousness: the nature of introspection, and the level of consciousness of non-human creatures.

For Strasbourg consists of a series of essays and interviews by French philosopher and literary theorist Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) about the city of Strasbourg and the philosophical friendships he developed there over a forty year period. It is a profound interrogation of the relationship between philosophy and place, philosophy and language, and philosophy and friendship.

Dixon-Cooper, author of "Born on a Rotten Day" reminds readers to forget traditional astrology books and visit the maladjusted side of the universe in "Love on a Rotten Day." She debunks the myths, reveals the flaws and examines the dubious virtues of each sign.

A guide to more than 2,000 years of thought. It covers the topics ranging from moral ethics to philosophies of religion.

Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, this book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. It includes more than 100 ideas in the history of politics that are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real.

The Gospels, Bishop Martin Drennan believes, introduce us to features of the face of God, each in its own special way. They draw us to engage with this living God and allow ourselves to be transformed by him. His word has the capacity to direct and redirect our lives, making us the best we can be.

A guide to finding happiness by taking in the beauty right in front of you. It walks with you along your path and teaches you that: there is peace in recognizing that we are all connected; positive influences are closer than you think; in order to inspire others, you need to find inspiration in your life; what we think, we become.

'Brilliant and fascinating. No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting' Bill Bryson Britain's most famous mathematician takes us to the edge of knowledge to show us what we cannot know.