Books
Realms of the Human Unconscious
Stanislav Grof
An expert in non-ordinary states of consciousness presents groundbreaking research into LSD.
The Women at the Pump
Knut Hamsun, translated by G Stallybrass
Format: Paperback
First published in 1920, the year Hamsun won the Nobel Prize for Literature, The Women at the Pump has a universal quality that transcends time and place. Hamsun's women live on the Norwegian coast but their soulmates flourish in every small community around the world.
Rising Up and Rising Down: Some Thoughts on Violence, Freedom and Urgent Means
William T. Vollmann
Attempts to bring a definitive resolution to a conundrum that has preoccupied generations of thinkers: under what conditions is violence justified?
Night Following, The
Morag Joss
Format: Hard Cover
The Night Following is an exploration into the tragic repercussions of loss and deception.
Theatregoer's Guide to Shakespeare
Robert Thomas Fallon
Dedicated theatregoers along with students and teachers will find this commentary a rich source of pleasure and insight.
Links
Nuruddin Farah
Gripping, provocative, and revelatory, Links is a novel that will stand as a classic of modern world literature.
Hitler's Piano Player: The Rise and Fall of Ernst Hanfstaengl
Peter Conradi
A shocking story of a man torn apart by opposing loyalties.
Intelligent Person's Guide to Atheism
Daniel Harbour
A controversial study that argues for the value of atheism in modern society.
Henry and Mary Ponsonby: Life at the Court of Queen Victoria
William M. Kuhn
An intimate picture of the inner workings of the monarchy during Henry Ponsonby's time as protector at large.
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