Oxford University Press

Alistair Lax takes a fascinating look at these most devious molecules, explaining the many ingenious mechanisms they use to penetrate our cell's defences, and the deadly pandemics that result. A story not only of disease but also of human rivalry and persistence in our struggle to understand, combat, and harness these powerful toxins....

The Beloved Self is about the holy grail of moral philosophy: an argument against egoism that proves that we all have reasons to be moral. Hills suggests that egoism is not epistemically rational, offers a new theory of moral understanding, and examines the nature of moral action and the connection between what we should believe and how we act....

Metaphysics Theta Translated with an introduction and commentaryStephen Makin presents a clear and accurate new translation of an influential and much-discussed part of Aristotle's philosophical system, accompanied by an analytical and critical commentary focusing on philosophical issues. In Book Theta of the  Metaphysics Aristotle introduces the...

The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli CounterterrorismIn the sixty-plus years of the Jewish state&'s existence, Israeli governments have exhausted almost every option in defending their country against terror attacks. Israel has survived and even thrived--but both its citizens and its Arab neighbors have paid dearly.   In A High Price , Daniel Byman...

In this incisive and comprehensive history, business historian Charles Geisst        traces the rise of monopolies from the railroad era to today's computer software        empires.The history of monopolies has been dominated by strong and charismatic        personalities. Geisst tells the stories behind the individuals--from John D.         ...

Here's a rare thing, a novel, and a first novel too, that opens your eyes, touches your heart, and is so engaging it almost turns the pages for you. (Michael Morpurgo )...