A A Long: 70 books

The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the...

The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero’s Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical...

Volume 1 presents the texts in new translations by the authors, and these are accompanied by a philosophical and historical commentary designed for use by all readers, including those with no background in the classical world. With its glossary and indexes, this volume can stand alone as an independent tool of study.

We all know about the birds and the bees, but what about the ancient placoderm fishes and the dinosaurs? The history of sex is as old as life itself—and as complicated and mysterious. And despite centuries of study there is always more to know. In 2008, paleontologist John A. Long and a team of...

A. A. Long’s study of Greek notions of mind and human selfhood is anchored in questions of universal interest. What happens to us when we die? How is the mind or soul related to the body? Are we responsible for our own happiness? Can we achieve autonomy? Long shows that Greek thinkers’ modeling of the mind gave us metaphors that we still live by.

Beautifully designed and featuring over 150 sepia portraits, family photographs, and letters from the life of one of the world’s most beloved and admired artists, this moving biography will appeal to all fans of the poet laureate, phenomenal bestselling author, and scribe for the people, Dr. Maya...

Social Commentary with a wry twist.Biting analysis of:The Stock Market,Committees,Corporate Cowboys,Bureaucracy,Communism,Capitalism,Bullies,and that idiot driving in front of you whoslams on his brakes for no reason.

In the second book of the "Sword Called Kitten" series, racial tension and rebellion threaten the shaky social fabric of Inderjorne. Kitten is forced to groom an unlikely leader – Eirlin the Healer – for the difficult role of Protector of the realm and its people.But Eirlin’s new Magic Scalpel,...

This is an Advance Review Copy, so formatting and cover are not finalized.Last year was easy. Nobody expected Jameta to be brave enough, strong enough or smart enough to be of any use. It was so much fun to prove them all wrong. Of course, she was scared to death half the time, but she succeeded.But...

It’s funny how your past choices always seem to follow you. But when it becomes a mistake that you will soon regret, there is only one thing you can do ‘Fix it.’ Juliette Daniels wanted to do just that, but every time she tried to do the right thing, she ended up getting sucked in deeper and...

“You can make this all go away. All you have to do is do what I say and all of this can go away.” Being under the control of one man, all Nikki Jennings wanted was to pay off her father’s debt and get as far away as possible from Carlos Giordano. When a tragic accident from her past surfaces,...

Jameta anDennal is a quandary to all who know her. How can someone who is so pleasant and polite get away with doing the things she does?Jameta isn’t sure herself. One thing she does know; everyone is always trying to figure her out. Which puzzles her, because all of them are so easy to decipher....

You’ve done a lot, seen a lot and proved your ability to stand up to anyone. So you take a look at your life and say, “Right. Now what?” And that’s when you start to grow up. No matter how old you are.This edition is an Advanced Review Copy, so the final cover and inside-the-cover material is not in place.

Escaping from the life she didn't want; Paige Harper finds her way to New York to live the one she had always dreamed of. When her freedom is compromised, she turns to her trusted friend, Nikki Jennings, to help her. Reaching out to an old friend, Nikki lands Paige a job at Hell's Gate. Situated in...