Category Archives: Accessories
Borkmann`s Point
Borkmann`s rule was hardly a rule; in fact, it was more of a comment, a landmark for tricky cases …In every investigation, he maintained, there comes a point beyond which we don`t really need any more information. When we reach that point, we already know enough to solve the case by means of nothing more
Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism–100 Ways to Change the Narrative
`A timely book and a conversation starter on race in Britain.` Rachel Edwards, Author of Darling and Lucky`A timely book in a year that has made clear that Britain still has a very long way to go towards becoming the model of racial equality it aims to be.` Kenya Hunt `Powerful and sometimes painful testimonies
Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest
A firsthand account and incisive analysis of modern protest, revealing internet-fueled social movements` greatest strengths and frequent challenges”[Tufekci`s] personal experience in the squares and streets, melded with her scholarly insights on technology and communication platforms, makes [this] such an unusual and illuminating work.”-Carlos Lozada, Washington Post “Twitter and Tear Gas is packed with evidence on
Friendship
A central bond, a cherished value, a unique relationship, a profound human need, a type of love. What is the nature of friendship, and what is its significance in our lives? How has friendship changed since the ancient Greeks began to analyze it, and how has modern technology altered its very definition? In this fascinating
The Warm South: How the Mediterranean Shaped the British Imagination
An evocative exploration of the impact of the Mediterranean on British culture, ranging from the mid-eighteenth century to today Ever since the age of the Grand Tour in the eighteenth century, the Mediterranean has had a significant pull for Britons-including many painters and poets-who sought from it the inspiration, beauty, and fulfillment that evaded them
True Stories: And Other Essays
An irresistible collection of favorite writings from an author celebrated for his bravura style and sheer unpredictability Francis Spufford`s welcome first volume of collected essays gathers an array of his compelling writings from the 1990s to the present. He makes use of a variety of encounters with particular places, writers, or books to address deeper
Nottinghamshire Pevsner Architectural Guide
A richly illustrated exploration of the architecture of one of England`s hidden gems-Nottinghamshire This volume offers an enlightening introduction to the memorable and surprising buildings of one of England`s least-known counties. Located in the center of England, Nottinghamshire boasts a rich history, including its storied connection to the legendary Robin Hood. Nottinghamshire features the exquisite
Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People
Winner of the 2019 PROSE award in the Business, Management and Finance category What every leader needs to know about dignity and how to create a culture in which everyone thrives”With engaging intelligence, Hicks makes a lucid case for the importance of acknowledging a person`s worth within organizations and businesses. . . . For anyone
Why Food Matters
From the author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America, an exploration of food`s cultural importance and its crucial role throughout human history”A rich and fascinating narrative that reaches deep into the historical and cultural larder of societal experience, powerfully illustrating the myriad ways that food matters as an essential condiment for humanity.”-Danny Meyer, founder of
Going to Church in Medieval England
An engaging, richly illustrated account of parish churches and churchgoers in England, from the Anglo-Saxons to the mid-sixteenth century Parish churches were at the heart of English religious and social life in the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. In this comprehensive study, Nicholas Orme shows how they came into existence, who staffed them, and
Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict
A noted conflict-resolution expert explores dignity, its role in human conflict, and its power to improve relationships Drawing on her extensive experience in international conflict resolution and on insights from evolutionary biology, psychology, and neuroscience, Donna Hicks explains what the elements of dignity are, how to recognize dignity violations, how to respond when we are
Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism
A compelling look at the B Corp movement and why socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone`s future-“a valuable guide to an important force” (Financial Times) “An important blueprint for how businesses can and should be both successful and a force for good.”-Rose Marcario, President and CEO, Patagonia”Better Business is the book to
A Little History of Philosophy
Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them how little they genuinely understood. This engaging book introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy
Life and Work: Writers, Readers, and the Conversations Between Them
Acclaimed novelist and critic Tim Parks has long been fascinated by the complicated relationship between an author`s life and work. Dissatisfied with the dominant modes of reading he encountered, he began exploring the underlying values and patterns that guide authors in both their writing and their lives. In a series of provocative, incisive, and unflinching
North Korea`s Hidden Revolution: How the Information Underground is Transforming a Closed Society
The story of North Korea`s information underground and how it inspires people to seek better lives beyond their country`s borders One of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country,
The Real Lives of Roman Britain
An innovative, informative, and entertaining history of Roman Britain told through the lives of individuals in all walks of life The Britain of the Roman Occupation is, in a way, an age that is dark to us. While the main events from 55 BC to AD 410 are little disputed, and the archaeological remains of
Latest Readings
In 2010, Clive James was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Deciding that “if you don`t know the exact moment when the lights will go out, you might as well read until they do,” James moved his library to his house in Cambridge, where he would “live, read, and perhaps even write.” James is the award-winning author
