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A searing novel that excavates the human collateral damage wrought by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine

A wide-ranging study that illuminates the connection between epidemic diseases and societal change, from the Black Death to Ebola

This stunning collection showcases the love poetry and mystical teachings at the heart of the Islamic tradition in accurate and poetic original translations At a time when the association of Islam with violence dominates headlines, this beautiful collection offers us a chance to see a radically different face of the Islamic tradition. It traces a soaring, poetic, popular tradition that celebrates love for both humanity and the Divine as the ultimate path leading humanity back to God. Safi brings together for the first time the passages of the Qur'an sought by the Muslim sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet, and the teachings of the path of "Divine love." Accurately and sensitively translated by leading scholar of Islam Omid Safi, the writings of Jalal al-Din Rumi can now be read alongside passages by Kharaqani, 'Attar, Hafez of Shiraz, Abu Sa'id-e Abi 'l-Khayr, and other key Muslim mystics. For the millions of readers whose lives have been touched by Rumi's poetry, here is a chance to see the Arabic and Persian traditions that produced him.

Surveys the theoretical foundations and practical application of Jung's work on psychic processes and forces.

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks' spell. But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us? Tony Spawforth explores our classical heritage, wherever it's to be found. He reveals its legacy in everything from religion to popular culture, and unearths the darker side of Greek influence--from the Nazis' obsession with Spartan "racial purity" to the elitism of classical education. Paying attention to the huge breadth and variety of Hellenic influence, this book paints an essential portrait of the ancient world's living legacy--considering to whom it matters, and why.

After years of persecution at the hands of the brutal humans, the gargoyles were left with no choice but to hide. For generations, they have lived underground, doing better than just surviving, but still not quite thriving.When divisions amongst the humans become known to the gargoyles, they are faced with a bitter dilemma: should they remain underground, or fight to reclaim their place at the risk of losing everything?With scenes of violence, death, and mature themes in general, this novella is intended for a mature audience.

The leading U.S. expert on abortion law charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year history

The first history of childhood in Tudor England

A deeply researched and poignant reflection on the practice of forgiveness in an unforgiving world

A great theater critic brings twentieth-century playwright Arthur Miller’s dramatic story to life with bold and revealing new insights

A spirited defense of the Enlightenment against assaults from both the left and the right that explains its urgent implications for our contemporary politics

Now back in print, a revealing look at the visionary French furniture designer and architect, highlighting his virtuoso designs and versatile creativity

Why did England’s one experiment in republican rule fail?

How bankers created the modern consumer credit economy and destroyed financial stability in the process

An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees

The story of the sixteenth-century’s epic contest for the spice trade, which propelled European maritime exploration and conquest across Asia and the Pacific

A major new examination of the Indian Ocean, revealing how the region has become a hotly contested geopolitical flashpoint

The definitive guide to the stone circles of Britain and Ireland