The Metaphysics

Aristotle

"All men by nature are actuated with the desire of knowledge," declared Aristotle. The philosopher's works are foundational to the history of science, and his treatise on metaphysics, or "first philosophy," is divided into sections of previous philosophical thought and theories; a refutation of skeptici...

The Power

Naomi Alderman

**WINNER OF THE 2017 BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION**   What would happen if women suddenly possessed a fierce new power?   In THE POWER, the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ...