Nietzsche and Van Gogh
In 1888, the lives of Friedrich Nietzsche and Vincent van Gogh converged. Driven by creative ambition but haunted by madness, their creative frenzies were synchronized, culminating in psychotic breaks just days apart. This book delves into the uncanny parallels between them.
Too much of piano playing is undermined by half-truths, causing an epidemic of injuries and artistic frustration. The antidote is a focus on the science of body and mind. Written by a pianist for pianists, this book uses biomechanics and neuroscience to transform all we do.
Challenging the official record, this book reveals the gruesome history of communism under Stalin and Mao and their confrontations with the West. A stark warning against totalitarianism and a powerful argument for freedom.
Classical Phenomenology Applied to Gender Identity
Uncover the gendered human being through Kant, Husserl, and Heidegger. This book offers intellectual tools to grasp our existential reality and details the fierce intellectual clash between former colleagues Husserl and Heidegger.
The Nexus between Poverty and Corruption
This book analyses the complex corruption that undermines democracy, development, and human rights in Africa, with profound consequences for the poor. As there is no blueprint solution, it proposes a holistic, multi-pronged approach to the corruption and poverty epidemic.
This book offers innovative solutions to our environmental challenges by bridging scientific research with practical applications. Dr. Zair provides actionable strategies for balancing ecological preservation with human needs, creating a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Socialist Construction in China
In 1955, China’s leaders blamed economic problems on “capitalist anarchy.” Three decades later, they recognized the “irrationality” of their own planned system. This book examines the economic policies that brought about this radical transformation and made reforms a necessity.
Liberal democracy has enriched lives, but it is under threat from totalitarian regimes and ideological extremes. This book argues that its defence against rising authoritarianism is the great moral imperative of our time, combining legal analysis, history, and philosophy.
This book presents a pioneering framework for analyzing Tense, Aspect, and Mood (TAM) systems. Grounded in fieldwork on Indian languages, its unified model and typology provide a powerful new tool for linguists studying any language.
Romantic Daemons in the Poetry of Blake, Shelley and Keats
This book connects the poetry of Blake, Shelley, and Keats to the Hermetic tradition and our planetary crisis. It challenges human-centered views to affirm the value of the non-human world and the heightened consciousness found within their exalted works.
Change and Confusion in Catholicism
We live in a liminal time of severe disorientation. This book uses the author’s personal and professional experiences to analyse how Catholics experience liminality today and dealt with it in the past, providing a historical case study of what to expect and what comes next.
Music with Expressive Power
For those passionate about quality music, this book explains why high-quality audio reproduction is hard. It highlights the often-ignored role of the listener, enabling you to make informed choices about your equipment and gain richer musical experiences.
Economics and Politics in the Robotic Age
This book shows that the development of AI and robotics is a natural consequence of human history. It explains how this new robotic age will reshape our economy and society, and how individuals, firms, and governments can prepare for the future.
This book provides empirical research on controversial media. How are users affected by erotica? Do violent depictions increase violence in society? How does political content, from media bias to online content, affect voters?
In our post-Christian world, many are now “non-religious.” But does human religiosity have a future? This book argues that secularization is not an end, but an epochal shift—paving the way for a radically open horizon in our human search for meaning.
These philosophical essays cover a wide range of historical and contemporary topics, from the work of thinkers like Parmenides and Wittgenstein to the nature of knowledge and belief. Written over a long career, they are models of philosophical investigation and argument.
The Value of Employment for People with Disabilities Around the World
Historically, people with disabilities have had limited employment opportunities due to discrimination. This book is intended to build awareness and inspire action from CEOs, HR managers, and policymakers to facilitate employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
This book highlights the research of pioneer Rabbi Richard A. Freund. Using non-invasive archaeology, geophysical techniques are applied at Holocaust sites, melding science with testimony and archival research to uncover the hidden aspects of the Holocaust.
In business, “me” and “the people” are not the same, but they should be. This book explains the cause for this difference and shows you how to measure and bridge the distance between them. Do not just describe it. Take action. Actually embrace it and do it.
The first history of British chess from 1774 to 2000. The book focuses on the professionals and amateurs who shaped the game, its struggle against moral disapproval, and its rise to a popular recreation. It covers major events, providing game scores and tables of results.
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