Philosophers have been devising conundrums & thought experiments to stretch the mind for more than two millennia. They are motivated by the idea that the way we try to solve such things tells us something about ourselves & how we see the world. Reflecting carefully upon a particular moral dilemma provides an insight into our overall views on morality & can affect the way we see real-world controversies. For example if David & John both drink drive & John runs over a child should they both be in prison? What do our answers tell us about personal responsibility & justifications for punishment? Would You Eat Your Cat?" examines some of the classic conundrums & thought experiments that philosophers throughout history have devised to challenge their preconceptions. Clear & witty each serves as an introduction to key concepts in philosophy ethics & metaphysics. Designed to challenge your preconceptions uncover your deeply held beliefs & tell you something about yourself & how you see the world the book also

Includes:: 'morality barometers' & an ethics quiz to help you discover which schools of thought you are most closely aligned with."

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From the top to the bottom I think that you'll see that this pond here is lively as lively can be! Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to ponds. This title & others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature & natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes & zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers -- from four to seven year olds -- the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers & more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively & rhythmic manner they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts & ideas can eventually be built. ...

Brian Wilson was the creative genius behind The Beach Boys. He turned a suburban California garage into a group that took the world by storm with the sound of his songs the sound capturing the laid-back sunny Southern California lifestyle. But the cheerful image belied what was really going on. This autobiography describes Wilsons 20-year nightmare of drug addiction alcoholism obesity & mental illness. He spent three years alone in his room. He lost his family & he nearly lost his life. It is a frank discussion of what destroyed his life & of the controversial forces which helped to save it. ...

Kates family is not what youd call average. Her parents & brother are werewolves & when Kate comes of age werewolf law dictates that she will become one too. But Kate is horrified at the fate that awaits her & can feel none of the pride that strengthens her family in their werewolf state. For the time being she is able to avoid the issue of when she will become a werewolf. Until that is her parents kidnap Tom Folan on holiday with his parents & destined to become Kates mate A tense plot-twisting thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats. The first in The Wereling trilogy. ...

Countertransference is an important part of the analytical process. It is concerned with the analysts emotional response to the patient. As such it can be a particularly difficult aspect of the analytical setting & especially so because of the threat of possible sexual involvement with the patient. At present there is little available on this difficult topic. Jungian analyst David Sedgwick tackles the subject bravely & shows how to use the countertransference in a positive way. The result is one of the finest Jungian clinical texts of recent years. ...

At night when we are feeling tired & ready for bed owls are just waking up. But one curious little owl decides to stay awake all day instead of all night & discovers a world bursting with color! Yet when the night-time comes around again the stars above her head are still the most beautiful of all. ...

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What do you do when you come face to face with your living nightmare? The gripping new novel from the author of A Dance of Ghosts." PI John Craine -- still struggling to cope with the weight of his past -- is forced to finally confront it in his most personal & frightening case yet. PI John Craine is hired to investigate the brutal murder of a Somali youth called Jamaal Tan. The police are treating the murder as just another gang-related crime but Tan's aunt believes there's more to it than that & she claims the police are trying to cover up her nephew's death. While investigating the case Craine learns of the sudden death of his friend & mentor Leon Mercer. At first it appears to be a tragic accident but Craine soon finds himself entangled in two deeply suspicious investigations. & before long he comes face to face with a man he hoped never to see again." ...

A Christmas fling or has Janie found the real thing? Thirty-something hairdresser Janie Johnson's single status is a constant source of gossip for her friends & clients. So after too many nights in with her cat a blind date disaster & news that her ex is getting married Janie realises it's time to do something dramatic with her life. It's time for an adventure! Leaving winter behind Janie takes the plunge & books an exotic trip to Africa. Her friends think she's mad & Janie thinks they may very well be right.. .but then she falls head over heels for her tour guide
- & fully fledged Maasai Warrior
- Dominic. But can Janie now face spending a snowy Christmas back home without him? Packed with unforgettable characters romance & laughter Wrapped Up In You is your very own perfect Christmas Carole!

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The final book in The Darkwar series from the world-wide best-selling author of Magician. Wrath of a Mad God witnesses the cataclysmic end to one of Feist's best-loved worlds. The Darkwar has fallen upon the worlds of Kelewan & Midkemia; a time of heroes trials & destruction. Following their dangerous mission to the realm of the alien Dasati Magnus & the other members of the Conclave must now find a way to use what they discovered to help save their own people from the wrath of a mad god. ...