Though a field often thought far from the center of contemporary philosophy, philosophy of art—perhaps more than any other field similarly situated—nevertheless enjoys extensive overlap with and points of exchange at that center. The last decade has seen a marked resurgence of interest in aesthetics and philosophy of art from those working outside these areas, and a reciprocal resurgence of interest in other subfields from philosophers of art. Art and Philosophy brings together tw...

We tried 1,000 places. And kept only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens.The “Soul of” collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Each guide in the “Soul of” collection includes:- the 30 best ex...

Taking as its focus memorials of the First World War in Britain, this book brings a fresh approach to the study of public symbols by exploring how different motives for commemorating the dead were reconciled through the processes of local politics to create a widely valued form of collective expression. It examines how the memorials were produced, what was said about them, how support for them was mobilized and behaviour around them regulated. These memorials were the sites of contested, m...

Are we able to do everything we ought to do? According to the important but controversial Ought Implies Can principle, the answer is yes.In this book Alex King sheds some much-needed light on this principle. She argues that it is flawed because we are obligated to perform some actions that we cannot perform, and goes on to present a suggested theory for anyone who would deny the principle. She examines the traditional motivations for Ought Implies Can, and finds that they to a larg...

This is how the world ends the first time …It’s Christmas Eve and Marion Thomas Nelson’s year is--finally--looking up. The United States won an impromptu skirmish with an unexpected foe, and now he and his wife are on their way to pick up their kids from Grandma’s house, where they’ve been safely stashed away. The future looks bright.But their celebration is cut short when the country is struck by a peculiar plague with extraterrestrial origins—a plague tha...

In Relentless, New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo continues this pulse-pounding coming of age saga with characteristically brilliant, heart-shattering dilemmas that promise a roller coaster of emotions.It was a silly bet. She never imagined it would tear her carefully crafted world apart...When surfer Adam Parker walks into Beachcombers Café, Claire think he’s just another flirty customer. Until he nearly runs her over with his t...

Pieces of You is the thrilling sequel to Cassia Leo's renowned Shattered Hearts series. With her trademark humor and gripping twists, Leo delivers a captivating coming-of-age saga that will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat.After a twenty-first birthday celebration Claire will never forget, she’s relieved to move back into the dorm with her best friend. Attending college a hundred miles away from Adam, their fledgling relationship ...

“If Sons of Anarchy impregnated The Crossfire Series, their baby would be Slow Burn.”-Nothing But Sexy Books BlogForced to represent an outlaw biker, a married attorney must come to terms with her feelings for her client while avoiding the danger he brings into her sedate life.President of the Lost Kings MC, Rochlan "Rock" North, hasn't managed to find a woman capable of making him want to curb his wild ways—until he meets sweet, i...

Two brothers who are desperately chasing success get more than they bargained for in this suspenseful cat-and-mouse thriller of wealth, crime, and social climbing.Two brothers. Three secret service agents. And millions for the taking. Charlie and Oliver Caruso are brothers who work at Greene and Greene, a private bank so exclusive there's a $2 million minimum to be a client. But when the door of success slams in their faces, the brothers are presented with an offer...

In Forever Ours, New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo breathes life into the Shattered Hearts Series, a fresh and brilliantly emotional coming of age love story.The day fifteen-year-old Claire meets sixteen-year-old Chris is like any other day. She’s been kicked out of yet another foster home. The moment she sees the piercing in his lip and the tattoos on his skin, she’s certain she won’t last long in this placement.But sh...

From best friend to first love…Then, his stardom tore them apart.Now he’s back, and her explosive secret threatens their second chance.The day I meet Chris is like any other day. I’ve been kicked out of yet another foster home. The moment I see the piercing in his lip and the tattoos on his smooth skin, I know I won’t last long here.I’ve never been so happy to be so wrong.With a patience I’ve never kno...

Two people once lost.Two people once broken.Two people who have endured the pain.One love brought them together. One love healed their hearts and made them whole again. One love carries them through both the good times and the bad.Shooter and Tessie have faced the shadows and demons that haunt their souls. They have built their life together on a solid foundation of love, friendship, and understanding. The only thing they haven’t done is make it official.