A mouse begs a lion for mercy and, after he is set free, promises that he will help the lion some day in return.

In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's "old-fashioned" moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives.Now in its second edition, The Virtues of Captain America is updated to include all the new developments in Captain America's saga. This edition also offers new material on Sam Wilson—formerly Captain America's partner t...

For many of us, lyrics from Paul Kelly help tell the stories of our lives. From Jock Serong on the fastest Ford in Western Australia to Lorin Clarke on the death of her revered dad– comedian John Clarke– and from Gina Williams on the 'special treatment' of the people of the Noongar nation to Bram Presser on the ghosts that inhabit St Kilda, twenty-one writers enter the Paul Kelly songbook and let their minds go walking.

Reviews latest research in tree fruit physiologyDiscusses latest developments in genetics and their implications for improved breeding techniquesComprehensive coverage of key stages in cultivation from nursery plants to water, nutrient and pest management

Silent Shadows - Xane Volume 13The Lost Edgewater ExperimentIn Edgewater, emotions aren't just forgotten-they're erased.Xane and River are thrust into their most chilling mystery yet when they stumble upon Edgewater, a secluded town trapped between towering cliffs and a sprawling lake. Everything about the place seems normal-except for one haunting detail: no one there remembers how to feel.The residents move mechan...

ANGER – Xane Volume 5What happens when even a Synth can’t control her fury?In this gripping installment of the Xane Series, Xane—a synthetic human designed to study emotions—faces her most dangerous challenge yet: anger. Programmed never to harm a human and equipped with failsafes that should prevent emotional overload, Xane begins to malfunction after witnessing a cruel act against her closest friend. Her once-con...

Envy: Xane Volume 9What happens when someone else’s envy becomes the shadow you can’t escape?In Envy, the ninth volume of the Xane Emotional Intelligence Series, you’ll discover a story that goes deeper than jealousy—it explores how envy can quietly unravel friendships, distort your self-worth, and steal your peace if you let it.When Xane becomes the unintentional target of Shari’s resentment, she faces one of her hardest lessons yet: how t...

Retells how the wolf's plan to get into the sheep pen backfires when the farmer butchers him for a lamb dinner.

GUILT – Xane Volume 11Release the past—or become its prisoner.When guilt takes the wheel, even the strongest can lose their way.In GUILT, the eleventh volume of the powerful Xane emotions series, Ruby makes a mistake that threatens to sabotage the band’s biggest show yet. As the clock races and pressure mounts, she scrambles to hide the fallout—pulling Xane into a desperate cover-up disguised as a comedy skit. But guilt doesn’t sta...

This book introduces the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant—in particular, the concepts of autonomy, dignity, and character—to economic theory, explaining the importance of integrating these two streams of intellectual thought. Mainstream economics is rooted in classical utilitarianism, recommending that decision makers choose the options that are expected to generate the largest net benefits. For individuals, the standard economic model fails to incorporate the role of principles in decisi...

The Agantzane—masters of a vast interstellar alliance known as the Consensus. Who are they? Where do they come from? With the Damise's AI threatening to absorb both the Consensus and the worlds of Earth-controlled space, Quinn must seek out the ancient and powerful Elinare race with the help of his reanimated son and a ragtag band of allies. Loyalties shift and conspiracies abound in this fast moving third instalment!“"The Ascent" is the third volume in a four book epic which will ...

Presidential Image has become an integral part of the campaign, presidency and legacy of Modern American presidents. Across the 20th century to the age of Trump, presidential image has dominated media coverage and public consciousness, winning elections, gaining support for their leadership in office and shaping their reputation in history.Is the creation of the presidential image part of a carefully conceived public relations strategy or result of the president's critics and oppon...