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Politics & Social Sciences
Critically engaging the work of Immanuel Kant, Hannah Arendt, Martin Heidegger, and Jacques Derrida together with her own observations on contemporary politics, environmental degradation, and the pursuit of a just and... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
Challenging the fundamental tenet of the multicultural movement-that social struggles turning upon race, gender, and sexuality are struggles for recognition-this work offers a powerful critique of current conceptions of... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
French Feminism Reader is a collection of essays representing the authors and issues from French theory most influential in the American context. The book is designed for use in courses, and it includes illuminating... See More
The central aim of this book is to approach contemporary problems raised by technologies of life and death as ethical issues that call for a more nuanced approach than mainstream philosophy can provide. To do so, it draws on... See More
Politics & Social SciencesWhat does it mean to be a responsible subject in a world of pervasive violence? How should we be responsible witnesses in the face of gross injustice? Indeed, how should we respond to atrocities that often leave us... See More
Politics & Social SciencesWhat do the Promise Keeper's Movement and the Million Man March reveal about our notions of masculinity and paternal responsibility? What can such films as Varda's Vagabond and Bergman's Persona tell us about contemporary... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
Have we entered a historical moment of 'post-feminism'? This volume presents a timely and convincing 'no'. These essays demonstrate that there is a new generation of French women who take up questions of equality and... See More
Politics & Social SciencesThis important new book examines the status of refugees from a philosophical perspective. The contributors explore the conditions faced by refugees and clarify the conceptual, practical, and ethical issues confronting the... See More
Politics & Social SciencesThis volume represents the first collection of essays devoted exclusively to Jacques Derrida's Death Penalty Seminars, conducted from 1999 to 2001. The volume includes essays from a range of scholars working in philosophy... See More
Mystery
Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this clever locked-room mystery. "A delightful English countryside mystery with two handsome suitors and twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!" - Amanda Flower, USA Today... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
No longer is pregnancy a repulsive or shameful condition in Hollywood films, but an attractive attribute, often enhancing the romantic or comedic storyline of a female character. Kelly Oliver investigates this curious shift... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
Philosophy reads humanity against animality, arguing that "man" is man because he is separate from beast. Deftly challenging this position, Kelly Oliver proves that, in fact, it is the animal that teaches us to be human... See More
Humor & Entertainment
Among the elements that define the classic film noir -- chiaroscuro lighting, voice-over narration, and such archetypal characters as the world-weary private eye and the femme fatale -- perhaps no element is more responsible... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
Coopted by military operations, humanitarianism has never been neutral. Rather than welcoming refugees, host countries assess the relative risks of taking them in versus turning them away, using a risk-benefit analysis that... See More
Literature & Fiction
If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James. She knew she'd have to defend her thesis. But she didn't think she'd be defending her life. Is the professor's weird note the final nail in her... See More
Historical Fiction
"Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs." BookTrib Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this charming series opener from bestselling author Kelly Oliver. What's the best way to forget an unfaithful... See More
Mystery
Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this charming historical cozy. 1918 Italy When a deadly blizzard traps Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane in the Dolomite Mountains, it's all downhill from here. Their hotel is snowed-in... See More
Literature & Fiction
Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this charming locked room mystery. Spend Christmas in Cairo with Fiona & Kitty. 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy... See More
Literature & Fiction
'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller set amid American high society ' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride.' Frances Evesham Can Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea before her... See More
Mystery
Jessica James is back in the saddle in this fast-paced and funny whodunnit. "Edgy, thrilling, and captivating." The Chicago Tribune Facing life as an unemployed philosopher, a pair of pocket rockets in Texas Hold 'Em sends... See More
Literature & Fiction
When her ex-boyfriend shows up with a proposal, a love triangle isn't the only trap for Jessica James in this thrilling romance. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover. Graduate student Jessica James just wants to finish her... See More
Crime Fiction
If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James! She's in Sin City to search for her dad. But is she about to place her final bet? "Crackles with energy... Jessica remains an instantly... See More
Crime Fiction
She came back for vacation. If she's not careful, she might leave in a body bag... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating." -- Chicago Tribune Ivy League student Jessica James isn't... See More
Crime Fiction
This isn't her first rodeo. But if she can't rope in a predator, she may be the next one to fall... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating." -- Chicago Tribune Jessica James fears for... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this witty whodunnit. Can Fiona catch a killer AND find a decent cup of tea? 1917. Vienna. File clerk turned British agent Fiona Figg is more comfortable wearing a fake mustache than... See More
Considers the social and political significance of Kristeva's oeuvre. The social and political relevance of Julia Kristeva's work is perhaps the central question in Kristeva studies, and the essays in this collection... See More
Mystery
Paris. 1917. Never underestimate the power of a good hat... or a sharp hatpin. Sent by the War Office to follow the notorious Black Panther, file clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is under strict orders not to get too... See More
Mystery
Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this charming series opener. What's the best way to purge an unfaithful husband? Become a spy for British Intelligence, of course. Desperate to get out of London, and determined to... See More
Politics & Social SciencesFamily Values shows how the various contradictions at the heart of Western conceptions of maternity and paternity problematize our relationships with ourselves and with others. Using philosophical texts, psychoanalytic... See More
Literature & FictionJourney into the heart of 20th Century Russia in this fun and funny historical mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright and Helena Dixon. 1918 Moscow Will following her heart mean losing her head? It could mean losing... See More