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A conservative college professor's compelling defense of liberal educationNot so long ago, conservative intellectuals such as William F. Buckley Jr. believed universities were worth fighting for. Today, conservatives seem more inclined to burn them down. In Let's Be Reasonable, conservative political theorist and professor Jonathan Marks finds in liberal education an antidote to this despair, arguing that the true purpose of college is to encourage people ...

A new high quality paperback edition, reproducing in its entirety the English mystic and artist's seventy-nine-card, hand-painted tarot deck alongside contemporary essays and archival material.A new high quality paperback edition of Lost Envoy: the Tarot Deck Of Austin Osman Spare, reproducing in its entirety this seventy-nine-card, hand-painted tarot deck created c.1906 by the English mystic and artist, alongside contemporary essays and archival material....

Secret Barry Island offers a unique insight into this fascinating seaside resort in the Vale of Glamorgan, delving into its lesser-known past. Thoroughly researched, within these pages local authors and lifelong residents of the area Mark and Jonathan Lambert explore Barry Island’s vast history. They cover a wide range of topics – from prehistory to pilgrimage, smugglers, and the advent of tourism – taking the reader beneath the surface to uncover the hidden secrets of this popular locatio...

Transform your daily habits to slow biological aging and maximize your healthspan without extreme biohacking diets. Perfect for an energizing morning commute or brisk walk, this empowering guide translates complex longevity science into highly practical, everyday steps. Reclaim your physical vitality by closing the gap between your chronological age and your cellular health.You do not need punishing discipline to stay strong, sharp, and fully engaged with life as the years pass. By...

Celebrated sex expert and bestselling author Dr. Ruth Westheimer bridges the gap between sex and religion in this provocative exploration of intimacy in the Jewish faithIn this light-hearted, lively tour of Jewish sexuality, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jonathan Mark team up to reveal how the Jewish tradition is much more progressive than popular wisdom might lead one to believe.Applying Dr. Ruth’s acclaimed brand of couples therapy to such Biblical relations...

No two people are the same, and no two groups of people are the same. But what kinds of differences are there, and what do they mean? What does our DNA say about race, gender, equality, or ancestry? Drawing on the latest discoveries in anthropology and human genetics, Understanding Human Diversity looks at scientific realities and pseudoscientific myths about the patterns of diversity in our species, challenging common misconceptions about genetics, race, and evolution and their role in sh...

Are humans unique? This simple question, at the very heart of the hybrid field of biological anthropology, poses one of the false of dichotomies—with a stereotypical humanist answering in the affirmative and a stereotypical scientist answering in the negative.The study of human biology is different from the study of the biology of other species. In the simplest terms, people's lives and welfare may depend upon it, in a sense that they may not depend on the study of other s...

What do we think about when we think about human evolution? With his characteristic wit and wisdom, anthropologist Jonathan Marks explores our scientific narrative of human origins—the study of evolution—and examines its cultural elements and theoretical foundations. In the process, he situates human evolution within a general anthropological framework and presents it as a special case of kinship and mythology.Tales of the Ex-Apes argues that human evolution has incorporat...

For decades, Christian scholarship has been shaped by worldview approaches that frame faith primarily as an intellectual system. Re-imagining the Kingdom invites a starting point rooted in desire, formation, and the embodied practices that shape the Christian imagination. Chapters explore how Christian scholarship might move beyond worldview approaches to embrace practices that cultivate trust, credibility, relational presence, and spiritual depth. Emerging from a dialogic unconfe...

Enormous progress in asthma research has been made in the past 50 years, including a greater understanding of its complex pathogenesis and new and more effective therapies. Consequently, the scientific literature has grown vast and can be difficult to integrate. With contributions from a distinguished panel of world-renowned authors, the Second Edition of Clinical Asthma: Theory and Practice presents a comprehensive study of both the common and the more challengin...

**The larger-than-life exploits of Walter Patrick Lang—the Green Beret at the center of America’s covert conflicts from the Cold War to the War on Terror."Full of profound observations about the nature of conflict and nations and Lang’s remarkable experiences and wisdom, this is a tour de force that deserves a wide readership.” —Booklist (starred review)**Army Colonel Walter Patrick Lang led the life that many men would love to live. He faced firefights on three co...

Take your seat and enjoy the freakiest show on shelves. An ensemble of the finest minds in horror comics have created something special just for you... if you’re brave enough to stay for the encore. Welcome to another gruesome installment of BOOM!’s ongoing horror anthology series, featuring fifteen of the most unsettling stories from the very best in adult horror comics.Hello Darkness Vol. 7 brings together another buffet of detestable delights showcasing...