R.D. Laing's new book is one of his most important: a compelling synthesis of many of the themes with which he has been dealing in recent years, a major step forward in his own thought. It is about the nature of our experiences, our ability to feel,...

The development and use of new medicines remains a formidable challenge. In 2001, the pharmaceutical industry spent $44 billion on research and development of new agents. How well that money will not be apparent for another decade or more. It now cos...

Lewis Burke Frumkes, one of America's very best satirists, sharpens his pen on the fads, fears, and fashions of the urban landscape. Here are 49 hilarious ways to cope with them. Explore the benefits of aerobic typing. Wile a friend with "Exotic Gift...

J. R. R. Tolkien is perhaps best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but it is in The Silmarillion that the true depth of Tolkien's Middle-earth can be understood. The Silmarillion was written before, during, and after Tolkien wrote The H...

When a grandson goes to stay with his grandfather the older man is worried - what will they do together? How will they get along? But the boy knows that he wants to climb the mountain and sets about persuading his grandfather. Soon they are walking t...

From the renowned and entertaining behavioural economist and co-author of the seminal work Nudge, Misbehaving is an irreverent and enlightening look into human foibles. Traditional economics assumes that rational forces shape everything. Behavioural...