An exploration of the central role the human imagination plays in all meaning, understanding, and reasoning."There are books . . . which carefully, delightfully, and genuinely turn your head inside out. This is one of them. It ranges over some central issues in Western philosophy and begins the long overdue job of giving us a radically new account of meaning, rationality, and objectivity." — San Francisco Chronicle...

" During the Second World War nearly 500 Black Caribbean volunteers served with the RAF . . . This valuable work looks at their experiences."—HistoryOfWarThe heroic exploits of the Caribbean men and women who volunteered their services to the Allied effort during the Second World War have, until now, passed by with little fanfare or attention. Indeed, whilst many people are aware of the contribution that the various Bomber Command...

For decades, the dead ruled the Earth unchallenged, but their reign was finite. In time, they returned to the dust from which they came. When the living survivors emerged from their underground shelters, they would discover hundreds of thousands of tattered decaying messages, the letters left behind by the last to perish in the Zombie Apocalypse. These are those "Letters From The Dead."

From two renowned scholars, an "enjoyable and intellectually stimulating" look at how metaphors shape our perceptions and actions ( Language).The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subje...

How To Get What You Want: A Convict's Choice is a raw, honest, and empowering self-help guide born from the depths of incarceration and forged through the fire of personal accountability. Part memoir, part manual, this book explores the choices we make when we hit rock bottom—and the power we have to rise above it.Drawing from hard-learned lessons behind bars, the author reveals how mindset, discipline, and clarity of purpose can transform even the darkest...

Unveiling a Hidden Truth: How the CIA Fueled Addiction and Division in Black Communities with Crack CocaineThis powerful book delves into the covert operations of the CIA and their shocking role in promoting crack cocaine within Black communities. It exposes a dark chapter in American history, where a potent drug became a weapon to dismantle social movements and exacerbate racial inequalities.Witness the rise of addiction, the fracturing of families, and the resilience of a...

"A welcome renewal and defense of John Dewey's ethical naturalism, which Johnson claims is the only morality 'fit for actual human beings.'" — Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsWhat is the difference between right and wrong? This is no easy question to answer, yet we constantly try to make it so, frequently appealing to absolutes, whether drawn from God, universal reason, or societal authority. Combining cognitive science with a pragmatist philosophical frame...

Introduction: The unifying Idea of the Borrowing the Master's BicycleI've written a book about one thought and that thought keeps coming back to me, and that is the more you study something, the more you give and sacrifice for your passions, the more you learn about life--the more your passion "transforms" you. Whatever your passion is, whatever you invest time in learning or doing, the more you'll learn about life, and the more you'll realize that that thing is connected in some w...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Brockton, Massachusetts, tracing its transformation from a rural settlement to a thriving industrial city and, more recently, to its efforts in modern revitalization and diversification. The book delves into the city's economic, social, political, and cultural evolution, examining the rise and fall of the shoe industry that once defined its economy and the challenges and opportunities that have shaped its trajectory. The narrative covers sign...

This book explores the rich and multifaceted history of Cambridge, Massachusetts, offering a detailed account of the city's development from its colonial roots to its present-day status as a global hub of intellectual, cultural, and technological innovation. Structured into twenty comprehensive chapters, it delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political history, economic evolution, and social movements. The narrative traces the influence of pivotal figures such a...

This comprehensive history of Haverhill, Massachusetts, explores the city's development from its early colonial roots to its modern-day transformation into a diverse urban center. Through twenty detailed chapters, the book delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political evolution, economic growth, and cultural milestones. Key moments in Haverhill's history are examined, including its rise as an industrial hub during the 19th century, particularly in the shoe manuf...

This book provides a comprehensive and erudite exploration of Fall River, Massachusetts, tracing its rich history from its early settlement to its transformation into an industrial powerhouse and its ongoing efforts to revitalize itself in the post-industrial era. Spanning twenty detailed chapters, the work covers a wide range of topics, including the city's geography, founding, demographic development, and economic history, alongside in-depth analyses of its cultural, political, social, a...