Alexis: 1223 books

When Tocqueville visited America in the 1830s he found a thriving democracy of a kind he had not seen anywhere else. Many of his insightful observations American society and political system, found in the two volume book he published after his visit, still remain surprisingly relevant today.

This book is about helping troubled young people who are searching separately for security, identity, and purpose in their lives. Childhood and adolescence are pivotal stages in the quest to belong, to become somebody, and to be worth something. Children need stimulation, affection, and guidance in...

Le second tome de De la démocratie en Amérique, publié en 1840, est une réflexion sur les formes particulières de la démocratie américaine. Cette réflexion s’élargit à des considérations générales sur la démocratie, notamment le risque de tyrannie de la majorité. L’œuvre traite...

BBQ sauces, dry and wet rubs and marinades of all descriptions are the added touches that separate a good recipe from a great one. In this book, you’ll find forty two recipes that will add flair to the food you place upon your table. Some of these recipes are old favorites, but many are very new...

Throughout its limited run beginning in 2014, the HBO series True Detective has presented viewers with unique takes on the American crime drama on television, marked by literary and cinematic influences, heavyweight performances, and an experimental approach to the genre. At times celebrated and opposed,...

While it is important to provide nutritious food for children, it is also important to teach them to prepare it for themselves, otherwise, they rely on snacks and unhealthy fast food. This book is designed to help you take those first steps in teaching kids to cook.  The recipes you’ll find...

Have you ever wondered what its like to fight cancer at sixteen? Have you ever asked yourself how someone could be diagnosed with cancer and still believe theres a God or that something good could actually come of it? Have you ever considered what its like to live after being struck with such a catastrophe? When...

Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the...

White Self-Criticality beyond Anti-racism powerfully emphasizes the significance of humility, vulnerability, anxiety, questions of complicity, and how being a “good white” is implicated in racial injustice. This collection sets a new precedent for critical race scholarship and critical whiteness...

Sinister Wisdom 101: Variations celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Sinister Wisdom in 2016. Sinister Wisdom 101: Variations explores different variations of lesbian-feminism. The truth is that women have not stopped loving women, and there is no indication that phenomenon will ever go away, but...

We cut through the water with hardly a sound while the white bearded mountain faces preside sternly over us. The lake's surface reflects their grave bulk and the vastness of the blue sky above. It brings to mind an old Chinese saying: "In dreams, mirrors and water one meets the skies and the...

This is a concise introduction to current philosophical debates about truth. Combining philosophical and technical material, the book is organized around, but not limited to, the view known as deflationism. In clear language, Burgess and Burgess cover a wide range of issues, including the nature of...

If you’ve ever just craved something different to bake or to eat, look no more, we have your answer - scones! This slightly sweet and often flavored pastry brings a welcomed change to your breakfast, break or entertainment venue. You’ll enjoy preparing them in many different ways - from plain...

¿No era acaso la posmodernidad la vanguardia que destruía los grandes relatos? Este estudio evidencia la necesidad de entender las teorías de las corrientes artísticas como tentativas que siempre podrán ser rebasadas por los creadores, tal como lo ha hecho Roberto Burgos Cantor. Como si se tratara...