This is the second of three volumes of posthumously collected writings of G. A. Cohen who was one of the leading & most progressive figures in contemporary political philosophy. This volume brings together some of Cohens most personal philosophical & nonphilosophical essays many of them previously unpublished. Rich in first-person narration insight & humor these pieces vividly demonstrate why Thomas Nagel described Cohen as a wonderful raconteur". The nonphilosophical highlight of the book is Cohens remarkable account of his first trip to India which

Includes:: unforgettable vignettes of encounters with strangers & reflections on poverty & begging. Other biographical pieces include his valedictory lecture at Oxford in which he describes his philosophical development & offers his impressions of other philosophers & " Isaiahs Marx & Mine " a tribute to his mentor Isaiah Berlin. Other essays address such topics as the truth in "small-c conservatism " who can & cant condemn terrorists & the essence of bullshit. A recurring theme is finding completion in relation to the world of other human beings. Engaging perceptive & empathetic these writings reveal a more personal side of one of the most influential philosophers of our time."

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Meg Henderson grew up in Glasgow in the fifties & sixties as part of a large & often troubled family. The tenement block in which they lived suffered a major collapse & they were moved to the notorious Blackhill district where religious sectarianism gang warfare & struggles with hostile bureaucrats were part of daily life. Meg was born into a mixed-religion family where there was warmth & laughter as well as conflict. Her mother Nan & her mother's sister Peggy were two idealistic women who took on the troubles of the world. Together they shaped Meg's life shielded her from the effects of her father's heavy drinking & helped her to move on eventually from the slums of Glasgow. Peggy searched for a husband until late in her life & then endured a harsh unhappy marriage until she died tragically in childbirth. Her death devstated the family & destroyed Meg's childhood but it was only as an adult that Meg was able to uncover the shocking facts behind Peggy's untimely demise. ...

Have you ever wondered why everybody these days seems so busy? In FINDING SANCTUARY Father Christopher Jamison the Abbot from BBC TVs THE MONASTERY & THE SILENCE offers practical wisdom from the monastic tradition on how to build sanctuary into your life. No matter how hard you work being too busy is not inevitable. Silence & contemplation are not just for monks & nuns they are natural parts of life. Yet to keep hold of this truth in the rush of modern living you need the support of other people & sensible advice from wise guides. By learning to listen in new ways peoples lives can change & the abbot offers some monastic steps that help this transition to a more spiritual life. In the face of many easy assumptions about the irrelevance of religion today Father Christopher makes religion accessible for those in search of lifes meaning & offers a vision of the worlds religions working together as a unique source of hope for the 21st century. ...

On 19 February 2008 a little girl was reported missing. The same thing happens somewhere in Britain every day. Usually they turn up a few hours later unharmed having stayed with relatives or slept over at a friends house but a few do not. Shannon Matthews did not return & as the days & weeks went by her whereabouts & her fate became front page news throughout Britain & around the world. & when Shannon was eventually found 24 days later it was in circumstances that were more shocking & starling than the most lurid tabloid speculation. Now for the first time the inside story of the Shannon Matthews case is told by the one man granted access to the closed world of Shannons family & the Dewsbury Moor estate on which she lived. In Finding Shannon
- The Inside Story" Richard Edwards reveals the full inside story of the case that gripped the entire nation & also casts a searching light on what the often vicious media coverage of the estate & its inhabitants says about Britain today."
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You have half our gifts I have the other.. . When English girl Sky catches a glimpse of bad boy Zed in her new American high school she can't get him out of her head. He talks to her with his thoughts. He reads her mind. He is the boy she will love for ever. Shadows stalk her past but a new evil threatens her future. She must face the dark even if it means losing her heart. Will Sky have the strength to embrace her power & be brave enough to control her own destiny or will the demons of her past prevent her from realizing her true potential? ...

From the outside Laura Templeton's life looks charmed: the daughter of a wealthy family married to the man of her dreams & the mother to two beautiful daughters. But her dreams are short-lived & it all collapses when Peter doesn't prove to be the kind of husband or father material Laura has dreamed of. With her best friends Margo & Kate recently married & starting their own families Laura feels isolated. Then her brother's friend bad boy Michael asks to rent her stables & she reluctantly agrees. Laura finds him disturbingly attractive but Michael is a man who has never stayed long with any project or commitment. Dare she lay her heart open once again? ...

Dax Jones is an ordinary schoolboy.. .until something extraordinary happens one day. Whilst frightened for his life he inexplicably changes into a fox! Before long both a government agent & an ambitious young journalist are on his tail. The agent tells him that he is one of several children with special powers & hes been offered a place at a secret government school where he can develop & learn to control these powers. If Dax accepts on no account can he tell anybody especially not the journalist. Dax jumps at the chance of attending the boarding school. His home life is unhappy & he would do anything to escape it. & when he gets to the school he is amazed to find himself amongst kids with all sorts of talents from the ability to levitate to the ability to move things using only the mind. Dax immediately feels at home. But first the journalist tracks him down. & then he begins to wonder who exactly is behind the school & what they want from the pupils there. Suddenly Daxs fox senses are on high alert.. . ...

A stunning new look for Jenny Valentine's debut novel winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize The mini cab office was ...

Ken Robinson author of the international bestseller The Element" & the most viewed talk on TED.com offers a practical guide to discovering your passions & natural aptitudes & finding the point at which the two meet: " Finding Your Element". Through a range of stories from his own experience & those of people from all walks of life Ken Robinson explores the diversity of intelligence & the power of imagination & creativity. For some finding their element has brought fame & success like Ellen Mc Arthur's unusual journey from growing up in a landlocked ex-mining town to achieving sailing glory. However many of the inspiring stories are of ordinary people who read the first book & were moved to share how its principles have transformed their lives like the man who found fulfilment as a magician after years of working as a computer engineer. This book also provides the tools techniques resources & advice you need to discover the depth of your abilities & identify opportunities for change. It looks at the conditions that enable you to find yourself: why it's so important to connect with people who share your element & why your attitudes may be holding you back. " Finding Your Element" shows that age & occupation are no barriers to discovering what makes us happiest & that once we have found our path we can help others to do so as well. Sir Ken Robinson Ph.D is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity innovation & human potential. He advises governments corporations education systems & some of the world's leading cultural organizations. His 2008 talk on how schools kill creativity is still the most watched video on TED.com with over 13.5 million views to date. Lou Aronica is the author of two novels & coauthor of several works of nonfiction including " The Culture Code" (with Clotaire Rapaille) & " The Element"." ...

Examining the mind-body connection in specific relation to the chakras & feet this treatment manual will appeal to both holistic professionals & dabblers. Key issues & ailments are listed for each particular aspect of the foot along with further explanations & case histories-including overall shape shoes broken nails calluses footprints & bunions. The format & illustrations allow for quick reference as well as in-depth insight when required. ...