philosophy

"Delivers an impassioned critique of our contemporary society while arguing that reverence must be given to who we are and what we are: creatures of singular interest and value, despite our errors and depredations"--Amazon.com.

An exploration into how nature trails help us understand the world, from tiny ants to hiking paths that span continents.

Examines various philosophical topics in the context of The Legend of Zelda; covering topics such as the rules of logic; Link's personality; the search for meaning and morality; and good and evil.

Contains a collection of essays celebrating the joys and pains of soccer from the greatest goal of all time to super-stars and mega-fans of the sport.

A classically trained chef relates the experiences that made her resolve to take up hunting, describing her research with experienced hunters and her subsequent efforts to create recipes using foods she can supply for herself.

Recounts the travels of the author and an Indian elder named Dan as they journey through Indian towns meeting a variety of colorful characters.

Examines the social, psychological, and spiritual consequences of food choices, looks at food as the link between humans, the natural order, and cultural heritage, and argues that war, terrorism, genocide, disease, environmental degradation, and other problems affecting the world are a direct result of an unwillingness by people to make the connections between what they eat and how it got on their plates.

Argues that there is much of value to be found in history, stressing the need to use care when drawing lessons from the past, and looks at how people and governments have abused history in order to promote their own causes.

Siddhartha undergoes a series of experiences in ancient India on a quest for the ultimate answer to the enigma of humanity's role in the world, and emerges in a state of peace and wisdom.