Writers and intellectuals in modern Japan have long forged dialogues across the boundaries separating the spheres of literature and thought. This book explores some of their most provocative connections in…

Divided into two parts: The Basics and Reading Units, this title also includes pre-reading and vocabulary activities, as well as exercises designed to check student understanding of reading themes and…

* Written in clear, jargon-free prose, this introductory text charts the variety of novel writing in English in the second half of the twentieth century. * An engaging introduction to…

First Corinthians offers readers a window into the social life and setting of an early Christ-movement congregation. The Apostle Paul’s practical guidance to the Corinthians living in a Roman colony…

A lively interpretation of Machiavelli’s thought, applied to contemporary philosophy.

In Reading Melville’s Pierre; or, The Ambiguities, noted Melville authorities Brian Higgins and Hershel Parker probe the daunting story behind a deeply flawed but revealing work, one that directly reflects…

Brian Barry’s Justice as Impartiality confronts issues at the heart of modern political philosophy. This important collection examines various aspects of his argument and expands the discussion beyond the text…

Turn those old wall walls into a completely new space with no experience necessary!With a guide like this, anyone can get rid of dated decor in a home or office…