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...

The Brain Washing of AmericaIn an age of endless notifications, algorithm-driven feeds, and emotionally charged media, how much of what we believe is truly our own?The Brain Washing of America explores the powerful forces shaping public perception in the modern information age. From social media algorithms and echo chambers to emotional manipulation, media polarization, propaganda, and the decline of critical thinking, this thought-provoking book e...

Mark Johnson's father had 'LOVE' tattooed across his left hand, but that didn't stop the beatings. The Johnson children would turn up to school with broken fingers and chipped teeth, but no one ever thought of investigating their home life. Mark just slipped through the cracks, and kept on falling. For years.Constantly in trouble at school, Mark began stealing at the age of seven, was drinking by the age of eight, and took his first hit of heroin aged eleven. A sensitive, intelligen...

"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...

" 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...

Inexplicable deaths. Desperate immortals. Why have the ancient demons resurfaced?Sergeant Tummil almost apprehends the chaos energy Seeker who witnessed a massacre that horrified a nation: Terese Saarg. When she disappears, the case is shut down. But Tummil won’t allow himself to forget the innocent hundreds who died. If he wants answers and justice, he’ll have to start investigating where Saarg left off.As he uncovers more details of the mysterious massacr...

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...

The human face is unique among social stimuli in conveying such a variety of different characteristics. A person's identity, sex, race, age, emotional state, focus of attention, facial speech patterns, and attractiveness are all detected and interpreted with relative ease from the face. Humans also display a surprising degree of consistency in the extent to which personality traits, such as trustworthiness and likeability, are attributed to faces. In the past thirty years, face perception ...

"What can a collection of love letters from the 1930s teach us about faith, hope, and lasting commitment in our troubled times? In Abiding in God, scientist and author Mark Johnson invites readers on a heartfelt journey through the pre-WWII courtship letters of his parents, Walter and Margaret. Set against the backdrop of Midwestern farm life, the letters transport you into the minds of two soulmates who share their faith in their Creator as they seek wherein lies their joy in lif...

Since its invention, the “Caterpillar” tractor has played a key role in the industrial development of the United States. From the turn of the century to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the lunar surface, “Tracks Across America” traces the evolution of both a machine and the company that built it. Written by a retired Caterpillar Inc. engineer and a Peoria-area journalist, the book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the company and the unique heritage of an iconic American product through t...

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...