Hepsie Anderson sets out to undermine her father Eb's obsession for genealogy. Blind Eb believes his ancestors are trying to get in touch with him. Professional genealogist, Mike Johnson, wishes he wasn't a genealogist. In Amberley 1894...

'Mosaic' is Michael Holroyd's second volume of family memoirs which relates to but is independent of 'Basil Street Blues'. The work begins with the author trying to make sense of his aunt's labyrinthian financial affairs, then moves onto Holroyd searching for a missing relative and uncovering his family tree. A love story, a detective story, a book of secrets, Mosaic is both a beautifully written journey into a forest of family trees, and a fascinating insight into the workings of genealogy. This copy is the first edition and has been signed by the author on the title page in blue ink. It appears not to have been read.

Family history is a topic that fascinates many, but the academic nature and involved research methods can make genealogy an intimidating hobby to pursue. This title helps readers learn how to start their search with sources in their own homes ...

Demonstrates the breadth of interests encompassed by Maurice Merleau-Ponty's thought. This book suggests that his work has the potential to transcend the divide between 'continental' and 'analytic' philosophy. It discusses his contributions to the study of subjects such as intentionality, ethics, political thought, and ontology and genealogy.

Christopher Janaway presents a full commentary on Nietzsche's most studied work, On the Genealogy of Morality, and combines close reading of key passages with an exploration of Nietzsche's wider aims. Everyone who works on Nietzsche will find this a richly rewarding book.

Examines how Richard Dawkins' so-called 'New Atheism' movement has caught the imagination of four eminent modern novelists: Ian McEwan, Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and Philip Pullman. This title offers a genealogy of the New Atheist Novel: where it comes from, what needs it serves and, most importantly, where it may go in the future.

Nietzsche is one of the important philosophers and his On the Genealogy of Morals" is one of the frequently studied works - a key text in the study of moral..."

This book introduces and applies Foucault's key concepts to the field of psychology and the social sciences. Drawing on Foucault's College de France lectures, it argues for a historical, genealogical analysis of Foucault's work and examines a wide range of social issues such as racism, sexuality, paedophilia, subjectivity and power.

The Peppered Moth explores inheritance, DNA, the individual's place in history and fate. It begins with Bessie Bawtry, a small child living in Yorkshire in 1905, and ends with her granddaughter, listening to a lecture on genetic inheritance.