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  • Audiobook

    The Hunger Games and Philosophy

    A Critique of Pure Treason

    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    9 hours 51 min

    Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. At every turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their many allies wrestle with harrowing choices and ethical dilemmas that push them to the brink. Is it okay for Katniss to break the law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books

    In 'North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books,' readers are presented with a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the multifaceted American Civil War. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from the detailed historical novels of John Esten Cooke and Charles Carleton Coffin to the piercing satirical wit of Ambrose Bierce and the poignant narratives of Ellen ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Philosophy of Christopher Nolan

    Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
    As a director, writer, and producer, Christopher Nolan has substantially impacted contemporary cinema through avant garde films, such as Following and Memento, and his contribution to wider pop culture with his Dark Knight trilogy. His latest film, Interstellar, delivered the same visual qualities and complex, thought-provoking plotlines his audience anticipates. The Philosophy of Christopher ... Read more

    $136.99 CAD

  • Joker and Philosophy

    Why So Serious?

    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    A philosophical exploration of Joker and the meaning of the iconic antagonist's murderous escapadesA diabolically sinister but clownish villain, Joker is a symbolically rich and philosophically fascinating character. Both crazed and cunning, sadistically cruel but seductively charming, the Clown Prince of Crime embodies everything opposed to the positive ideals of order and justice defended by the ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War

    The 'Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War' presents a remarkable collection that weaves together a panoramic view of the American Civil War through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. The anthology captures the multifaceted essence of the era, delivering an enlightening blend of historical novels and personal tales tinted with touches of realism, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection

    Fiction, Memoirs, and Memory of America's Defining Conflict

    The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection assembles fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, historical reflection, adventure, regional writing, and political commentary around the conflict that remade the United States. Its range extends from starkly modern examinations of combat and moral uncertainty to romance, battlefield chronicle, satire, and popular historical tale. Together, these ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    True Blood and Philosophy

    We Wanna Think Bad Things with You

    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    6 hours 44 min

    Teeming with complex, mythical characters in the shape of vampires, telepaths, shapeshifters, and the like, True Blood, the popular HBO series adapted from Charlaine Harris's bestselling Southern Vampire Mysteries, has a rich collection of themes to explore, from sex and romance to bigotry and violence to death and immortality. The goings-on in the mythical town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, where ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • René Girard and the Western Philosophical Tradition, volume 1

    Philosophy, Violence, and Mimesis

    Series series Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture
    This edited volume situates René Girard in relation to the Western philosophical tradition. Each chapter engages the French anthropologist in dialogue with a key figure from the history of Western philosophy, from Plato to Kierkegaard. The pivotal question of René Girard and the Western Philosophical Tradition revolves around Girard’s assertion, “Since the attempt to understand religion on the ... Read more

    $54.99 CAD

  • Letters From Everest

    Unpublished Letters from Mallory’s Life and Death in the Mountains

    ‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was ... Read more

    $22.99 CAD

  • Marveling Religion

    Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Series series Religion and Science as a Critical Discourse
    Marveling Religion: Critical Discourses, Religion, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is an edited volume that explores the intersection of religion and cinema through the lenses of critical discourse. The focus of the shared inquiry are various films comprising the first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and corresponding Netflix series. The contributors explore various religious ... Read more

    $43.99 CAD

  • Adsorption and Phase Behaviour in Nanochannels and Nanotubes

    Channels of nanotubular dimensions exist in a variety of materials (examples are carbon nanotubes and the nanotubular channels of zeolites and zeotypes) and show promise for numerous applications due to their unique properties. One of their most important properties is their capacity to adsorb molecules and these may exist in a variety of phases."Adsorption and Phase Behaviour in Nanochannels and ... Read more

    $179.99 CAD

  • Sons of Anarchy and Philosophy

    Brains Before Bullets

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    “Brains before bullets” – ancient and modern wisdom for “mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts”Essential reading for fans of the show, this book takes readers deeper into the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, the Teller-Morrow family, and the ethics that surround their lives and activities.Provides fascinating moral insights into Sons of Anarchy, its key characters, plot lines and ideasInvestigates ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD