Do our lives have meaning? Should we create more people? Is death bad? Should we commit suicide? Would it be better to be immortal? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic? Since Life, Death, and Meaning: Key Philosophical Readings on the Big Questions first appeared, David Benatar's distinctive anthology designed to introduce students to the key existential questions of philosophy has won a devoted following among users in a variety of upper-level and even introductory courses.

The Ultimate Halloween Treat is a mesmerizing anthology that weaves together the fantastical, the eerie, and the mysterious from an impressive array of literary talents from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. This collection encapsulates the full spectrum of dark and imaginative storytelling—from the Gothic horror of pore-thrilling tales to the whimsical fantasies that traverse the boundaries of human experience. Readers will discover themes of supernatural intrigue, psychological depth...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Four chilling true crime stories expose the darkest depths of human evil across decades and continents. From the American Midwest farmhouses where Paul Runge terrorized elderly couples in a methodical killing spree, to the sanitarium where Dr. Linda Hazzard systematically starved her wealthy patients to death while convincing them it was medical treatment. Journey into the twisted mind of Jack Unterweger, who used his literary celebrity...

In a vibrant urban setting, "The Song of Ugga-Lee' brings a fresh twist to Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, "The Ugly Duckling. This enchanting fable captures the hearts of readers of all ages with its humor, touching drama, and unexpected plot twists.Join Ugga-Lee, a unique and misunderstood character, on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As Ugga-Lee navigates the challenges of fitting in, readers will be reminded that true beauty comes from being authentic and em...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the shadows of the unexplained with twelve meticulously researched true paranormal encounters that will challenge everything you thought you knew about reality. From the glowing Delphos Ring that left physical evidence in a Kansas farmfield to the 23-day exorcism of Anna Ecklund that shocked Catholic authorities, these stories blur the line between documented fact and supernatural terror.Journey through India's cursed ...

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Family Medicine**For nearly 30 years, Ferri's Clinical Advisor has provided immediate answers on the myriad medical diseases and disorders you're likely to encounter in clinical practice. A bestselling title year after year, this popular "5 books in 1" reference delivers vast amounts of information in a in a unique, easy-to-use format. It is updated annually to provide current and clinically relevant answers on over 1,000 ...

The sociologist Daniel Bell was an uncommonly acute observer of the structural forces transforming the United States and other advanced societies in the twentieth century. The titles of Bell’s major books—The End of Ideology (1960), The Coming of Post-Industrial Society (1973), and The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism (1976)—became hotly debated frameworks for understanding the era when they were published.In Defining the Age, Paul Starr and...

Northern bobwhites are one of the most popular game birds in the United States. In Texas alone, nearly 100,000 hunters take to the field each fall and winter to pursue wild bobwhite quail. Texas is arguably the last remaining state with sufficient habitat to provide quail-hunting opportunities on a grand scale, and Texas ranchers with good bobwhite habitat often generate a greater proportion of their income from fees paid by quail hunters than from livestock production. Managing and expand...

Clinicians at all levels must consider a myriad of tests in the diagnostic process, requiring an up-to-date understanding of changing technology and the demands of time- and cost-efficiency. Ferri's Best Test, 5th Edition, is a unique, easy-to-use guide that simplifies complex information and helps you choose the best test to supplement your clinical diagnostic skills. It includes both lab and imaging tests for concise, convenient access to all diagnostic test options for more than 200 com...

Showcases the wealth of new research on sacred imagery found in twelve states and four Canadian provincesIn archaeology, rock-art—any long-lasting marking made on a natural surface—is similar to material culture (pottery and tools) because it provides a record of human activity and ideology at that site. Petroglyphs, pictographs, and dendroglyphs (tree carvings) have been discovered and recorded throughout the eastern woodlands of North America on boulders...

About ten years ago, the author began taking his blood pressure regularly and recording it so he could see how well his blood pressure medication was working. For two years, he’d followed his doctor’s orders but was suffering from dizziness, light-headedness, a lack of energy, and other side effects from taking medication that was meant to lower his blood pressure. He also began documenting how much time and energy he was spending trying to control his blood pressure. His efforts resulted ...

Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1958 In the midnight blackness of a cold November night mixed with rain in snow, three RCMP officers entered a restaurant by way of an upstairs window. Rumours around town had been rampant. The owner’s son had been missing for days. Father and son hated each other. He had been stabbed, or shot, and had been dumped somewhere, or he had been cut into pieces and put into a freezer to be secretly disposed of later. This unfolded as a German ship, the Alstert...