112 results for 'Huxley, Aldous'

The Art of Seeing by Aldous Huxley offers a unique approach to improving vision through the controversial alternative vision therapy exercises developed by W. H. Bates. Huxley, who experienced near...

Aldous Huxley's Selected Writings on Enlightenment explores the nature of the divine and the human experience. This collection of twenty-six essays and other writings delves into topics such as the...

Aldous Huxley: An English Intellectual by Nicholas Murray is a thought-provoking biography that reassesses the life and work of one of the 20th century's most fascinating writers. Born into a...

Aldous Huxley: A Biography by Dana Sawyer is a critically acclaimed exploration of the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. Sawyer delves into Huxley's intellectual...

Aldous Huxley: A Life of Thought and Vision This biography offers a rich and lucid account of Aldous Huxley's life and work, tracing his evolution from satirist to spiritual seeker. From the post-war...

Aldous Huxley's The Art of Seeing offers a unique approach to improving vision through alternative therapy exercises. In this comprehensive guide, Huxley shares his own experiences with near...

Aldous Huxley's writings on psychedelics and visionary experience offer a profound exploration of the human mind. In this collection, Huxley shares his personal experiences with mescaline, as well as...

A Study Guide for Brave New World by Cengage Learning Gale provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography,...

Between Heaven and Hell: A Dialog Somewhere Beyond Death with John F. Kennedy, C. S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley What if death is not the end of human life? Three great thinkers - C. S. Lewis, John F...

Huxley and Flapjack is a humorous story about an unlikely duo. Huxley, a koala with big ideas, and his best friend Flapjack, a penguin, embark on a series of adventures. When Huxley visits a new...

The conversation between two literary giants has been imagined and presented in this thought-provoking book. In 1949, George Orwell and Aldous Huxley meet at Huxley's Hollywood home to discuss their...

Aldous Huxley's Collected Short Stories offers a comprehensive view of his work in the genre, where he established himself as an acknowledged master. This gathering of twenty-one pieces, including...

Huxley and Flapjack: Trouble at Sea is a thrilling adventure about two unlikely friends, a koala and a penguin, who embark on a journey to find the shipwreck of the Isabella. With the help of their...

The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell is a profound account of Aldous Huxley's famous experimentation with mescalin, an experience that has had a lasting impact on writers and artists.In 1953,...

Aldous Huxley's Island is a thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of an ideal society. Set on the remote Pacific island of Pala, the story follows the arrival of a shipwrecked...

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a dystopian novel that explores a terrifying vision of the future. In this thought-provoking work, Huxley depicts a society where individual freedom is sacrificed...

Aldous Huxley's groundbreaking exploration of the effects of mind-expanding drugs, The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, is now available in a new edition. This collection of two classic books...

The Perennial Philosophy: An Interpretation of the Great Mystics, East and WestAldous Huxley brings together a diverse array of spiritual writings from around the world, revealing the common thread...

The Devils of Loudun In 1634, a young priest was tried, tortured, and burned at the stake for allegedly conspiring with the devil. The trial of Urbain Grandier, a handsome and dissolute priest of the...

The Annotated Hodgkin and Huxley A Reader's Guide by Indira M. Raman and David L. Ferster is a comprehensive annotated edition of five revolutionary papers that laid the foundation for modern...

Thomas Henry Huxley was stranded in the Coral Sea on the HMS Rattlesnake at just twenty-two years old. Yet, with his young Englishwoman Henrietta Heathorn by his side, he would go on to found one of...

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is a dystopian satire that explores the consequences of a society that values conformity above all else. In a future where people are genetically engineered and...

On the Pacific island of Pala, a unique experiment in civilisation has been underway for over a hundred years. Western science and Eastern philosophy have been combined to create a society where...

A young woman's lifeless body is discovered in the village church of Leighton Meadow, shot with a crossbow. The victim, a Czech student who had gone missing in Prague, was thought to be safe in this...

Harold and his friend Lamb embark on an unexpected adventure Down Under. After a high-speed chase, they become lost and wonder if they'll ever find their way back home.Their journey takes an exciting...

The Snow Creatures' Secret by Emma R McNally is a heartwarming Christmas Eve story for young children. On this magical night, Harold Huxley and his best friend Lamb build a snowman who gives flight,...

A brutal attack on a family in their own home sets off a desperate search for truth. DI Jemima Huxley is faced with a case that defies explanation: five people brutally killed, one survivor left...

UNESCO's purpose and philosophy are outlined in this facsimile edition of Julian Huxley's visionary policy document, first published in 1946. The English and French editions are presented together,...

Aldous Huxley's novel offers a nuanced exploration of human experience, one that diverges from his earlier satirical works. This thought-provoking fiction is widely regarded as Huxley's magnum opus...

The Doors of Perception by Aldous HuxleyIn 1953, Huxley took a controlled dose of mescalin and waited to see what would happen. His experience was profound: everything around him transformed, from...

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is now available as a graphic novel. This adaptation brings to mind classic films and vintage comics, with a unique visual style that reimagines the author's darkly...

Aldous Huxley's novel explores the darker side of human nature through the story of Jo Stoyle, a millionaire driven by his fear of death. His relentless pursuit of immortality leads to a web of...

Brave New World, a prophetic dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley, is a searching vision of an unequal future where humans are genetically bred and socially indoctrinated to uphold an authoritarian...

Antic Hay is a witty and incisive novel that satirizes the intellectual pretensions of post-First World War London. Aldous Huxley's protagonist embodies the futilitarian spirit, engaging in desultory...

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World Revisited is a thought-provoking exploration of a future society in thrall to science and social control. Written nearly thirty years after his 1932 classic, this book...

Aldous Huxley's Ends and Means is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between ends and means in politics and ethics. In this inquiry, Huxley examines how our beliefs about reality...

Aldous Huxley's Those Barren Leaves is set in a luxurious Italian palace overlooking the sea. A gathering of guests, each with their own unique story to tell, come together to mingle and socialise...

Aldous Huxley's Antic Hay is a scathing cultural critique of life in London during the tumultuous years following World War I. With its sharp comedic edge, this novel delivers a searing portrayal of...

Aldous Huxley's Antic Hay is a biting satire that skewers the social conventions of 1920s London. With its sharp comedic edge and over-the-top characters, this novel offers a scathing critique of the...

Brave New World, a graphic novel adaptation of Aldous Huxley's seminal work, brings this dystopian masterpiece to life in a fresh and compelling way. Originally published in 1932, the novel remains a...

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is a comprehensive guide to understanding this influential novel. This advanced study resource provides in-depth chapter summaries, extended commentaries, and...

A beautiful hardback edition of Aldous Huxley's iconic dystopian novel, Brave New World, is now available. In this thought-provoking classic, Huxley explores a society where maximum pleasure and...

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is a masterful exploration of a future world where humanity has been shaped by technology and societal control. In this dystopian vision, people are genetically bred...

The Perennial Philosphy by Aldous Huxley is a culturally significant work that has been preserved for public access. As it falls into the public domain, readers can freely copy and distribute this...

Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships and social dynamics through the eyes of its naive protagonist. In 1921, Huxley's debut was published to...

Explore the world of politics through wordplay with Theme-A-Crostics Political "Science". This engaging puzzle book challenges you to solve 40 acrostic puzzles, each accompanied by a short...

El fin y los medios: sobre los ideales y los métodos empleados para su realizaciónAldous Huxley explores the relationship between ideals and methods in this philosophical work, first published in...

Fifty Great Short Stories brings together an impressive collection of world-class short fiction from renowned authors. Spanning multiple generations and styles, this anthology features works by...

Sebastian Barnack's search for meaning takes him to Florence, where he finds himself torn between two opposing influences: his uncle Eustace and a bookseller who embodies a different kind of wisdom...

Bridging Science and Spirit explores how seemingly contradictory perspectives can come together to form a unified understanding of reality. Norman Friedman draws on the work of David Bohm, Aldous...

Daniel Pinchbeck's journey from cynicism to shamanism is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. A disenchanted young man, he embarked on a quest for profound insight, taking him to...

Crome Yellow is Aldous Huxley's first novel, published in 1921. This witty tale satirises the fads and fashions of its time, offering a humorous glimpse into the lives of the "bright young things"...

Set in a future where the One State is the epitome of perfection, Yevgeny Zamyatin's dystopian novel explores the tension between control and individuality. The city is a marvel of efficiency, where...

This comprehensive guide teaches the art of creating professional fetishwear, restraints, and sensory equipment. With detailed patterns and instructions, you can design and craft luxury items...

Opening the Doors of Perception: The Key to Cosmic Awareness by Anthony Peake Aldous Huxley's influential work on psychedelics and consciousness is re-examined in this thought-provoking book. Anthony...

Anarchist Seeds Beneath the Snow: Recovering Left-Libertarian Thought in Britain David Goodway explores the neglected history of left-libertarian thought in Britain, tracing its influence from...

The Writer Abroad: Literary Travellers from Austria to Uzbekistan by Lucinda Hawksley A collection of extracts from renowned writers who drew inspiration from their travels, offering a unique insight...

Don Lattin's biography/memoir explores the lives and lasting influence of three men who helped transform American spirituality. With careful historical research and rich personal reflections, Lattin...

Literary Bioethics: Exploring Our Ethics Through Literature Maren Tova Linett's book offers a unique perspective on bioethics by examining how literature presents and challenges our values regarding...

Liber Indigo explores the intersections of magic, philosophy, and reality through a unique blend of ideas from various disciplines. By combining concepts from industrial design, physiology, and...

In the year 632 CE, Bernard Marx feels like an outcast in his perfectly controlled society. He longs for something more, but what is it that he's searching for? A visit to one of the few remaining...

Timothy Leary's life was a wild and controversial ride that challenged authority and pushed the boundaries of consciousness. From his early days as a psychologist to his rise as a psychedelic drug...

The Intellectuals and the Masses: Pride and Prejudice Among the Literary Intelligentsia, 1880-1939 by John Carey In this provocative study, Professor John Carey examines how early twentieth-century...

Aleister Crowley: The Beast in Berlin Art, Sex, and Magick in the Weimar Republic Aleister Crowley, a renowned gnostic poet, painter, writer, and magician, arrived in Berlin on April 18, 1930,...

Nancy Cunard was an extraordinary woman who defined her age. Born into wealth and privilege, she rebelled against expectations to pursue a life in the arts. Her Parisian years were filled with art,...

Lottie Gardner's meet-cute was anything but romantic. She had been trolling a wealthy neighborhood in search of someone to take as her bride - to make her arch-nemesis jealous. That's when she bumped...

The Morbid Age: Britain and the Crisis of Civilisation, 1919 - 1939 By R. J. Overy British intellectual life between the two world wars was marked by a unique blend of creativity and anxiety. The...

Owen's Ape and Darwin's Bulldog: A Study of Owen's Thought in the Context of 19th Century Science. The debate between Richard Owen and Thomas Huxley over the nature of creation is often seen as a...

Elspeth Huxley's The Mottled Lizard is a captivating account of her life in East Africa after the First World War. In this sequel to her earlier work, she recounts her family's return to Kenya and...

Evolution: The Definitive Edition by Julian S. Huxley is a seminal work in evolutionary biology that synthesizes all known knowledge at the time of its publication in 1942. This influential book,...

Elsa Lanchester, Herself is a candid and engaging account of a life lived ahead of its time. Born to radical socialist parents, Elsa Lanchester defied convention from an early age, attending an...

The God Who Walks Slowly: Reflections on Mission with Kosuke Koyama Ben Aldous explores how Kosuke Koyama's theology encourages an approach to mission that truly reflects the rhythm, pace, vision and...

Tony Ryan Ireland's Aviator by Richard Aldous is a fascinating biography that delves into the life of one of Ireland's most iconic entrepreneurs. Born in humble beginnings, Ryan rose to enormous...

The Lion and the Unicorn: Gladstone Vs Disraeli A gripping account of one of Victorian Britain's most intense rivalries. Richard Aldous masterfully recreates the dramatic confrontation between two...

Felicity Harland, a former FBI agent, is brought in to investigate the disappearance of a group of campers in Sequoia National Park. An abandoned exclusive campsite with high-end technical gear...

The life of Father Joseph, Cardinal Richelieu's aide, was marked by a striking paradox. By day, he directed military operations, but at night, he composed spiritual guidance for the nuns in his care...

Find practical wisdom for coping with life's day-to-day challenges in this guide to personal success and happiness. Laura Archera Huxley shares 33 "recipes" that can achieve extraordinary results...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett's poignant novel, A Little Princess. Sara Crewe's story is one of kindness and resilience as she navigates the challenges of boarding...

A Safe Haven by Rowena SummersWhen Sarah Huxley's 21st birthday celebration is disrupted by a notorious pirate and his crew, she finds herself drawn to the charismatic stranger. As they navigate...

Dragons & Pagodas: A Celebration of Chinoiserie A gorgeously illustrated survey of chinoiserie from the 18th century to today, this book showcases Western art and design inspired by a largely...

Set against the backdrop of Kenya's early twentieth-century history, Elspeth Huxley's Red Strangers tells the story of two Kikuyu tribesmen whose lives are forever changed by the arrival of European...

When disaster strikes and her ship is destroyed, Jennifer O'Hare finds herself at a crossroads. Forced to take a commission aboard the SS Zenith, she must confront the traumas of her past in order to...

Diary of a solitary guard in a subterranean bunker, Level 7 is a haunting vision of humanity's darkest hour. In this powerful dystopian novel, Mordecai Roshwald explores the psychological profile of...

The Truth about Cads and Dukes by Elisa Braden is a Regency romance novel that explores the complexities of relationships and reputation. When Jane Huxley, a shy and bookish young woman, agrees to...

The Onion Eater by Magda J. Huxley is a thought-provoking tale of transformation and self-discovery. A young girl's life is forever changed when she is transformed into a dragon, forcing her to...

George Eliot and Nineteenth-Century Psychology Exploring the Unmapped Country by Michael Davis This study examines George Eliot's writings in relation to the scientific thought of her time, drawing...

Disintegrating Indonesia? Implications for Regional Security by Tim HuxleyThis analysis examines the challenges facing Indonesia's fragile nation-state, including communal disputes and tensions...

First published just five years after Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work, Man's Place in Nature is a seminal analysis of human evolution and our place within the natural world.Thomas H. Huxley, one...

The Dillon Era: A Pivotal Figure in American Policymaking Richard Aldous presents a fresh perspective on the career of C. Douglas Dillon, a Republican who served in Democratic administrations and...

The Great Naturalists by Robert Huxley This book tells the story of natural history through the lives and discoveries of some of the world's most influential scientists. From ancient times to the...

The Breakdown by L. E. Luttrell is a gripping crime/mystery drama that explores the devastating consequences of an impulsive act committed by a grieving mother. When Annie Huxley discovers a shocking...

The Flame Trees of Thika is a poignant and evocative memoir of Elspeth Huxley's childhood in Kenya, where her family's pioneering spirit and determination shaped their new life in the wilderness...

Tlön Journey to a Utopian Civilisation by Aristidis G. Romanos is a fascinating account of a long-lost utopian society discovered in remote regions of the East. Written by Ladislas, a 14th century...

The Faber Book of Science by John Carey explores the development of modern science from Leonardo da Vinci to Chaos Theory. This anthology focuses on the scientists themselves and their own accounts...

Uncertain Endings brings together some of the most intriguing riddle mysteries in literary history. These tales, including works by Bradbury, Dahl, Huxley, O. Henry, and Twain, present an...

The Day the Sky Went Away by Ellen Paton is a heartwarming story about a young bush baby who wakes up to find that their beautiful sky has disappeared. This poignant tale explores the theme of grief...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work continues to shape our understanding of the natural world. First published in 1859, The Origin of Species sparked intense debate and transformed the scientific...

Lincoln Huxley has spent more than two decades repressing his sexuality. Now that he's divorced, he's ready to explore his feelings again. Rush Holden, too, is looking for a fresh start - one that...

Stranded on an island with no escape in sight, Edward Prendick is confronted with the darkest aspects of human nature. Doctor Moreau's twisted experiments have created unspeakable horrors, blurring...

Intrinsic Immortality A Military Scifi Thriller by Jia Shen and J. N. Chaney is a gripping cyberpunk epic that explores the blurred lines between man and machine. In a world where synthetic bodies...