House of Wisdom - How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization (Lyons Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

House of Wisdom - How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization (Lyons Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was backward and benighted, locked into the Dark Ages. Arab culture, however, was thriving, and had become a powerhouse of intellectual exploration and discussion that dazzled the likes of British adventurer Adelard of Bath. This title

Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s (Lyons John F.)(Paperback)

A riveting look at the polarizing nature of the Beatles phenomenon, and how it transformed a generation, through the lens of a singular city in the center of America. For many, the Beatles offered a delightful alternative to the dull and the staid, while for others, the mop-top haircuts, the

Quaint, Exquisite: Victorian Aesthetics and the Idea of Japan (Lavery Grace)(Paperback)

How Japan captured the Victorian imagination and transformed Western aesthetics From the opening of trade with Britain in the 1850s, Japan occupied a unique and contradictory place in the Victorian imagination, regarded as both a rival empire and a cradle of exquisite beauty. Quaint, Exquisite

Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Lawrence T. E.)(Paperback / softback)

Although 'continually and bitterly ashamed' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. This title presents the epic

House Of X/powers Of X (Hickman Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The Measure of Civilization: How Social Development Decides the Fate of Nations (Morris Ian)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking look at Western and Eastern social development from the end of the ice age to today In the past thirty years, there have been fierce debates over how civilizations develop and why the West became so powerful. The Measure of Civilization presents a brand-new way of investigating

The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization (Beiser Vince)(Paperback)

A finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award The gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world--sand--and the crucial role it plays in our lives. After water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other--even more than oil

The Golden Thread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery Traditions (Godwin Joscelyn)(Paperback)

'The Golden Thread' traces the interconnectedness of esoteric wisdom in the Western world, from classical antiquity to contemporary Europe and America. Joscelyn Godwin lends personal perspective to an arrangement of text that is historical and wisdom that is timeless, creating a source of

Rome - Eternal City (Addis Ferdinand)(Paperback / softback)

A portrait of the city at the heart of Western civilization, brought to life in twenty-two scenes from its 2,500-year

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization (Woods Thomas E.)(Paperback)

Ask someone today where Western Civilization originated, and he or she might say Greece or Rome. But what is the ultimate source of Western Civilization? Bestselling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr. provides the long neglected answer: the Catholic Church. In the new paperback edition of

Out of China - How the Chinese Ended the Era of Western Domination (Bickers Robert)(Paperback / softback)

How to Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss (Kreeft Peter)(Paperback)

Peter Kreeft presents a series of brilliant essays about many of the problems that undermine our Western civilization, along with ways to address them. 'These essays are not new proposals or solutions to today's problems,' he says. 'They are old. They have been tried, and have worked. They have

A History of Reading and Writing: In the Western World (Lyons Martyn)(Paperback)

Martyn Lyons surveys the changing relationships enjoyed by men and women with the written word, from early times to the present day. He provides a highly-readable account of the social history of reading and writing, relating it to key historical moments such as the Renaissance, the Reformation and

Gulliver's Travels (Swift Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver meets some extraordinary people and remarkable creatures. From a race of miniature folk to some surprisingly gentle giants and wise horses, Gulliver sees society from many different perspectives. Back

When Fraser Met Billy - How The Love Of A Cat Transformed My Little Boy's Life (Booth Louise)(Paperback / softback)

Billy the cat was rescued from an abandoned house. Fraser was a two-year-old autistic child with a multitude of problems when he first met Billy at the cat protection shelter. Billy purred, laid his paws across Fraser and they have been inseparable ever since. Slowly but surely Billy has

Walk with Your Wolf: Unlock Your Intuition, Confidence & Power with Walking Therapy (Hoban Jonathan)(Paperback)

'Drawing on perceptive insight and profound wisdom, Jonathan Hoban reveals how the simple act of walking can displace our minds from a place of chaos to tranquil calm, and makes a beautiful and inspiring case for walking with your wolf.' - Dr Mithu Storoni, author of Stress-ProofNature is our

Wisdom from the Western Isles: The Making of a Mystic (Torkington David)(Paperback)

First published in the 1970s in three separate volumes, 'Wisdom From the Western Isles' is the moving story of a young man, James Robertson, and his journey from loss and self-doubt to spiritual understanding and mystical

The Book That Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization (Mangalwadi Vishal)(Paperback)

Understand where we came from.Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization.Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal

European Universalism: The Rhetoric of Power (Wallerstein Immanuel)(Paperback)

How ideas such as civilization and progress have been used as a smoke screen for Western dominance, by the world-renowned sociologist Ever since the Enlightenment, Western intervention around the world has been justified by appeals to notions of civilization, development, and progress. The

How Christianity Changed the World (Schmidt Alvin J.)(Paperback)

Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity's influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. How Christianity Changed the World is a

The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy for Theologians (Davison Andrew)(Paperback)

From the dawn of Western thought to the present day, The Love of Wisdom tells the story of philosophy as something intensely theological, both in its insights and its wrong turns. The book will be invaluable for any student of theology or intellectual history, and for anyone who wants to see the

How To Build A Boat - A Father, his Daughter, and the Unsailed Sea (Gornall Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The story of a magical voyage of

How to be Alone (Franzen Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

Passionate, independent-minded nonfiction from the international bestselling author of 'The

Wisdom Of Crowds - Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations (Surowiecki James)(Paperback / softback)

* Subtitle: 'Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and