Books like The Stone reader by Peter Catapano

John Berger’s *Ways of Seeing* explores how perception, language, and cultural context shape the way we interpret art and images, drawing on his 1972 BBC series to challenge conventional visual analysis.

A novel about a Nigerian doctor in New York navigating the mental and emotional challenges of urban life, identity, and relationships.

Six months after nearly losing their lives to a serial killer in New York City, FBI Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett are suffering through something almost as frightening: the monotony of desk duty. When they're ordered to take a vacation for the good of everyone's sanity, Ty bites the bullet and takes Zane home with him to West Virginia, hoping the peace and quiet of the mountains will give them the chance to explore the explosive attraction they've so far been unable to reconcile with their professional partnership. Ty and Zane, along with Ty's father and brother, head up into the Appalachian mountains for a nice, relaxing hike deep into the woods... where no one will hear them scream. They find themselves facing danger from all directions: unpredictable weather, the unrelenting mountains, wild animals, fellow hikers with nothing to lose, and the most terrifying challenge of all. Each other.

Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments explores long-standing ethical and moral issues in light of our most urgent dilemmas. Divided into twelve sections, the book opens with a series of broad arguments on existence, human nature and morality. Indeed, "big" questions of the human condition are explored by some of our best-known and most accomplished living philosophers: What is the meaning of our existence? Should we really "do what we love"? How should we respond to evil? Is pure altruism possible?

A historically researched, fictionalized portrait of the lifelong partnership of John and Abigail Adams, showing how their letters and mutual support shaped their lives amid the early Republic’s political demands.

The Art Spirit offers Robert Henri’s enduring guidance—practical techniques, philosophical insight, and a philosophy of artistic attitude—drawn from his influential tenure at the Art Students League of New York.