Tra crisi della democrazia liberale, ascesa al potere dell'estrema destra, catastrofe climatica e guerra in Europa, ci troviamo in uno stato di disordine morale, senza più principi universali cui appellarsi. Nonostante queste battute d'arresto, l'umanità è tuttavia in grado di progredire moralmente. Markus Gabriel, tra i più noti filosofi contemporanei, mostra perché esistono valori di base universali, non negoziabili, validi per tutti. Sviluppando quello che definisce un «nuovo realismo morale», Gabriel infonde nuova vita all'idea che il compito dell'umanità sul nostro pianeta sia quello di favorire il progresso morale attraverso la cooperazione. Un appello per un nuovo illuminismo come antidoto al nichilismo che permea la nostra società, da contrastare con una nuova alleanza tra scienza, politica ed economia.

Qualcuno ha preso di mira Spider-Man, e l'unica che può salvarlo è... la sorella di Peter Parker?! Come è possibile che Spidey fosse all'oscuro della sua esistenza? Che ruolo avrà la nuova arrivata? E soprattutto: cosa ha a che vedere tutto questo con Kingpin? Una cosa è certa: da questo momento in avanti la vita dell'Arrampicamuri non sarà più la stessa!

Nel paesino di S., situato in un'aspra ma incantevole regione della Sardegna, la dolce Gonaria, ancora fanciulla, s'innamora di Giacomo. Il suo sentimento è ricambiato e ben presto rimane incinta: è uno scandalo e le due famiglie corrono subito ai ripari, combinando il matrimonio tra i due ragazzi. Poco tempo dopo, senza avvertire nessuno, Gonaria, con la figlia Maria in braccio, si presenta a casa della zia Maddalena: è fuggita. Ma perché? Non stava forse coronando il suo sogno d'amore? Perché scappare da ciò che aveva desiderato sin da piccola? La storia di Gonaria si intreccia con le vicende di paese e le parole di vecchi e bambini, in una narrazione che riprende uno spaccato di vita fatto di fatica, duro lavoro e miseria, ma dove è ancora forte un grande senso di comunità.

• How Islam was influenced by the warlike Arabian culture of the 7th century
• Atrocities committed by Muhammad in the name of Allah
• The story of the Egyptian student who came to study education in America and went on to write the first handbook of terrorism in the twentieth century
• The prominence of jihad (war against infidels) in Islamic theology
• How Egyptian fundamentalists murdered and robbed Christians to raise funds for terrorism
• The difference between a moderate Muslim and a fundamentalist Muslim

Where do we come from? Are we merely a cluster of elementary particles in a gigantic world receptacle? And what does it all mean?

In this highly original new book, the philosopher Markus Gabriel challenges our notion of what exists and what it means to exist. He questions the idea that there is a world that encompasses everything like a containerÑlife, the universe, and everything else. This all-inclusive being does not exist and cannot exist. For the world itself is not found in the world. And even when we think about the world, the world about which we think is obviously not identical with the world in which we think. For, as we are thinking about the world, this is only a very small event in the world. Besides this, there are still innumerable other objects and events: rain showers, toothaches and the World Cup. Drawing on the recent history of philosophy, Gabriel asserts that the world cannot exist at all, because it is not found in the world. Yet with the exception of the world, everything else existsÑeven unicorns on the far side of the moon wearing police uniforms.

Revelling in witty thought experiments, word play, and the courage of provocation, Markus Gabriel demonstrates the necessity of a questioning mind and the role that humour can play in coming to terms with the abyss of human existence.

Go off the clock with Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar as she bakes one-bowl treats, grills with skills, and embraces simple, nostalgic—and often savory—recipes made from supermarket ingredients.

For anyone addicted to crack pie®, compost cookies®, and cake truffles, here are their savory counterparts—such as Kimcheezits with Blue Cheese Dip, Burnt Honey–Butter Kale with Sesame Seeds, and Choose Your Own Adventure Chorizo Burgers—along with enough make-at-home sweets to satisfy a cookie-a-day habit. Join Christina and friends as they cook their way through “weaknights,” sleepovers, and late-night snack attacks to make mind-blowingly delicious meals with whatever is in the pantry.

Seen or unseen, angels are all around us. In this collection of 101 miraculous stories of faith, divine intervention, and answered prayers, real people share their incredible experiences with angels and the many ways they touch our lives.

You only have to look to find the angels in your life. These divine guides, guardian angels, and heavenly messengers help and guide us when we need it most. You will be awed and inspired by these true personal stories from religious and non-religious, about hope, healing, and help from angels.

Peter Parker attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding a woman who has come forth claiming to be his sister while trying to evade a crime syndicate out to kill him.

"Alexander Calder's most beloved creations--from his mobiles to his public sculpture--are examined from every angle in this stunning book. Widely considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, Alexander Calder revolutionized modern sculpture--most significantly with his kinetic works, for which Marcel Duchamp coined the term "mobiles." Later in his career, Calder created enormous versions of these floating abstractions. Their arching forms, dynamic surfaces, and sheer mass reflected his fascination with engineering and technology. This book focuses on Calder's earlier, interior-scaled works, which paved the way for the public works that continue to fascinate viewers around the world. Filled with images of Calder's elegant, colorful, floating shapes, this volume offers a number of critical texts that enrich our understanding of this innovative artist. Together with an illustrated exhibition chronology and bibliography, this in-depth and highly engaging volume offers something for every fan of Calder's work"--