Most conceptions of human rights rely on metaphysical or theological assumptions that construe them as possible only as something imposed from outside existing communities. Most people, in other words, presume that human rights come from nature, God, or the United Nations. This book argues that reli[...]

The new fifth edition of The History of Texas is fully revised and updated to reflect the latest scholarship in its coverage of the entire sweep of Texas history from the pre-Columbian era to the present.[...]

You're NextGregg Hurwitz Mike Wingate had a rough childhood---he was abandoned at a playground at four years old and raised in foster care. No one ever came to claim him, and he has only a few, fragmented memories of his parents. Now, as an adult, Mike is finally living the life he had always wanted[...]

Gridiron football is the king of sports - it's the biggest game in the strongest and richest country in the world. In "The King of Sports, " Easterbrook tells the full story of how football became so deeply ingrained in American culture. Both good and bad, he examines its impact on American society.[...]

"Another winner from a top-tier thriller writer."" --Kirkus Reviews"Daniel Brasher left a high-paying job as a money manager to marry his community-organizer wife and do the work he loves, leading group counseling sessions with recently paroled ex-cons. Now he's about to start a private practice. Bu[...]

PART OF THE JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into n[...]

"A fascinating turn-of-the-century story of medical malpractice and murder. If you liked "The Alienist, you'll find "Starvation Heights all the more gripping because this story is true." --Michael Connelly[...]

The origin of the classic Batman villain Clayface is revealed - and a new mystery is introduced! Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. What led Clayface to become the monster that he is? The answers lie here. It co[...]