African traditional life is being steamrollered by globalisation. How should they react?
Today's Bright Young Things no longer glitter.
A charming snap-shot of Roman society in the year AD 200, sure to appeal to aficionados of the Lonely Planet travel guides.
A 'biography' of the great basilica is an antidote to those who see it merely as a museum.
A detailed and compelling portrait of the architect of the Reign of Terror.
The surprising truth about American generosity to those in need both at home and abroad.
Dueling must be ruled out, but are laws against hate speech the death knell of satire and fair criticism?
A modern Irishman struggles to make sense of his boyhood faith again and succeeds.
How adaptation, consequences and heredity explain absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about what it means to be a human being.
Everyday family life in Stalin's Russia was a torment.
An expert in children's literature takes a close look at Philip Pullman's novel series, His Dark Materials, the source for the film The Golden Compass.
This influential American diplomat possessed the best and finest traits of the American character.
A new edition of Jean Vanier's heartfelt reflection on long-lasting friendship with the mentally disabled is timely.
A Canadian ethicist offers a fresh approach to defending human dignity.
Governments are mandating universal access to day care. A new book argues there is more ideology than science driving this trend.
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