First published in 1997, this volume challenges the belief that possessive individualists need states to restrain them from trespassing on the natural rights of others or from harming themselves and questions whether anarchy can be sustained to accommodate the long-term self-interests of possessive individualists. Issues discussed include Hobbes’ response to the Foole, Libertarian Anarchism and the inevitability of a minimal state in anarchist society, along with tactics to avoid large wea...

First published in 1968. By selective study of certain of the comedies, tragedies and sonnets, Philip Edwards views Shakespeare's work as a whole and explains why his art developed as it did. The work which the author sees Shakespeare striving to create is the perfect fusion of comedy and tragedy and he suggests that we are watching the progress of a mind as acutely conscious as anyone today of the disorder and lack of meaning in the world. Nevertheless, it remains faithful to the possibil...

When Ishmael joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod, he was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas. But he didn’t know that what he was about to embark on would be the adventure of a lifetime. With Captain Ahab at the helm, Ishmael and his crewmates quickly learned that they weren't simply hunting whales. They were on a quest for the biggest catch there ever was: the great white whale of legend, Moby Dick.

Before Arthur commanded a round table of legendary knights in Camelot, he was simply a young squire with dreams of becoming a great knight himself. Arthur lived during a time when Britain was without a ruler, but fate would quickly draw him into the middle of a grand search for the next king-a search that involved a sword famously set in stone.

From run-ins with the Sheriff of Nottingham to gathering the merry men in Sherwood Forest, the tales of Robin Hood are filled with adventure and fun. This abbreviated collection of Robin Hood's most notable exploits both delights and educates while an included read-a-long featurette promotes literacy.

The Musketeers were the most revered group of men in the whole of France, and young d'Artagnan wanted nothing more than to travel to Paris to join their ranks. But d'Artagnan's road to becoming a Musketeer wouldn't be as simple as he anticipated. Filled with minor mishaps, duels for honor, and a run-in with three of the finest Musketeers, d'Artagnan's adventures ultimately lead him to discover what it truly takes to become a Musketeer.This adapted and condensed version of the tale by Alexa...

"This is a well-written book; the complex ideas are clearly expressed and the arguments well stated. There is some apparent rediscovery (and renaming) of old ideas, but the process is made palatable and worthwhi le by the crispness of the discussion and the un wavering penetration to the root of each issue as it arises. Most difficult problems in the social sciences, the authors note, have no definitive solutions, but simply outcomes. This book deserves a niche among the classic works in t...

An important new biography of America's founding religious father.Jonathan Edwards was America's most influential evangelical, whose revivals of the 1730s became those against which all subsequent ones have been judged.The marvelous accomplishment of Philip Gura's Jonathan Edwards is to place the rich intellectual landscape of America's most formidable evangelical within the upheaval of his times. Gura not only captures Edwards' brilliance but respe...

Ten Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic science fiction short stories from some of the best sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.Time Enough At Last by Lynn VenableBreakfast at Twilight by Philip K. DickInheritance by Edward W. LudwigHomecoming by Miguel HidalgoProof of the Pudding by Robert SheckleyThe Star by H. G. WellsNot a Creature Was Stirring by Dean EvansThe Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlak...

In "Philip Dru: Administrator," Edward Mandell House crafts a compelling narrative that interweaves political intrigue and social reform, exploring the potential for a reimagined America following a fictitious revolution. Written in 1912, the book employs a blend of idealism and pragmatism, presented through the lens of its protagonist, Philip Dru, who seeks to implement his vision of governance amid societal chaos. House's literary style is characterized by eloquent prose and vivid descri...

Unlike other textbooks on the subject, this book presents a comprehensive and structured account of the process of administering planned change in the criminal justice system. The authors detail a simple yet sophisticated seven-stage model, which offers students and practitioners a full account of program and policy development from beginning to end. Within these stages, students focus on performing essential procedures, such as conducting a systems analysis, specifying an impact model, id...

Henry Philip Tappan's "Inquiry into the Freedom of the Will" presents a profound exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of free will and moral responsibility. Tappan meticulously examines the interplay between determinism and human agency, arguing for a nuanced understanding of freedom that transcends simplistic dichotomies. His work is characterized by a rigorous analytical approach, drawing on various philosophical traditions to support his claims. Tappan's insights challenge rea...