Confronting Theory: The Psychology of Cultural Studies Author : Philip Bell ISBN : 9781841503172 Publisher : Intellect Books Price : $49.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Confronting Theory presents a philosophical and educational evaluation of what has come to be known as Theory in cross-disciplinary humanities education. Rather than merely dismissing Theory writing as visibly pretentious and abstract, it examines its principal concepts from the perspective of academic psychology. Philip Bell is Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales.

Directory of World Cinema: Australia and New Zealand Author : Ben Goldsmith & Geoff Lealand (eds) ISBN : 9781841503738 Publisher : Intellect Books Price : $44.95 Pub Date : September 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published This book offers an in-depth look at the cinema produced in these two countries since the turn of the 20th century. Through essays about prominent genres and themes, profiles of directors, and reviews of significant films, this guide explores the diversity and distinctiveness of films from 'Whale Rider' to 'The Piano' to 'Wolf Creek.'

Exploring Happiness: From Aristotle to Brain Science Author : Sissela Bok ISBN : 9780300139297 Publisher : Yale University Press Price : $34.95 Pub Date : August 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published In this book, the distinguished moral philosopher Sissela Bok ponders the nature of happiness and its place in philosophical thinking and writing throughout the ages. Bok explores notions of happiness—from Greek philosophers to Desmond Tutu, Charles Darwin, Iris Murdoch, and the Dalai Lama—as well as the latest theories advanced by psychologists, economists, geneticists, and neuroscientists.

Houdini: Art and Magic Author : Brooke Kamin Rapaport ISBN : 9780300146844 Publisher : Yale University Press Price : $49.95 Pub Date : October 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published In this book, essays on Houdini’s life and work document his evolution and influence from the late 19th century to the present. Illustrated with a range of visual material, including Houdini's own diaries, iconic handcuffs and straitjacket, prints and photographs, this book brings Houdini—both the myth and the man—back to life.

In Ishmael's House: A History of Jews in Muslim Lands Author : Martin Gilbert ISBN : 9780300167153 Publisher : Yale University Press Price : $49.95 Pub Date : September 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published The relationship between Jews and Muslims has been a flashpoint that affects stability in the Middle East and has consequences around the globe. This book presents a fascinating account of hope, opportunity, fear, and terror that have characterised these two peoples through the 1400 years of their intertwined history.

Inventing the 21st Century Author : Stephen van Dulken ISBN : 9780712358026 Publisher : British Library Publishing Price : $24.95 Pub Date : October 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published Such inventions as the iPod and the Nintendo Wii have become a commercial phenomenon and it would be hard to imagine life without them. This book describes 50 of the most interesting inventions of the century so far, from around the world, and includes personal interviews with the inventors themselves, providing an engaging insight into the thought processes behind their work.

Parasites: Tales of Humanity's Most Unwelcome Guests Author : Rosemary Drisdelle ISBN : 9780520259386 Publisher : University of California Press Price : $44.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Hidden away within living tissues, parasites are all around us—and inside us. This book puts amoebae, roundworms, tapeworms, mites, and others at the centre of the action as human cultures have evolved and declined. It shows their role in exploration, war, and even terrorist plots, often through an unpredictable ripple effect.

Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition Author : Jane Austen ISBN : 9780674049161 Publisher : Harvard University Press Price : $57.95 Pub Date : October 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published In this beautifully illustrated and annotated edition, distinguished scholar Patricia Meyer Spacks instructs the reader in a larger appreciation of the novel’s enduring pleasures and provides analysis of Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Lady Catherine, and all the characters who inhabit the world of Pride and Prejudice. This edition will be treasured by specialists, first-time readers, and devoted fans.

Reading between the Wines Author : Terry Theise ISBN : 9780520265332 Publisher : University of California Press Price : $42.95 Pub Date : September 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published What constitutes beauty in wine, and how do we appreciate it? What role does wine play in a soulful, sensual life? In this book, acclaimed wine guru Terry Theise describes how wine can be a portal to aesthetic, emotional, even mystical experience. Reading between the Wines is a passionate tribute to wine.

The Arabian Horse of Egypt Author : Nasr Marei ISBN : 9789774163487 Publisher : American University in Cairo Press Price : $69.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by the great beauty and romantic legacy of the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse. This volume presents magnificent photographs to celebrate the history and splendour of this special breed that attracts passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world.

The Classical Tradition Author : Anthony Grafton, Glenn W. Most & Salvatore Settis (eds) ISBN : 9780674035720 Publisher : Harvard University Press Price : $69.95 Pub Date : October 2010 Availability : Not Yet Published How do we get from the polis to the police? Or from Odysseus’ sirens to an ambulance? The legacy of ancient Greece and Rome has been imitated, resisted, misunderstood, and reworked by every culture that followed. In this volume, some 500 articles investigate the afterlife of this rich heritage in the fields of literature, philosophy, art, architecture, history, politics, religion, and science.

The Spirit of the Buddha Author : Martine Batchelor ISBN : 9780300164077 Publisher : Yale University Press Price : $21.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Creating a panoramic view of one of the world’s most widely practiced faiths, this book presents the basic tenets and teachings of the Buddha through a selection of essential texts from the earliest Buddhist scriptures. Both accessible to non-practitioners and helpful to scholars, The Spirit of the Buddha touches upon key themes, including dharma, compassion, meditation, and peace.