James Foster: 37 books

Groups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child. Contributors bring together a range of...

It is often said that the poet Homer "educated" ancient Greece. Joseph J. Foy and Timothy M. Dale have assembled a team of notable scholars who argue, quite persuasively, that Homer Simpson and his ilk are educating America and offering insights into the social order and the human condition. Following...

Take a trip to the treacherously beautiful Andes along the coast of South America. These craggy, snow-topped peaks hold allure for explorers -- and hide more than their fair share of deadly secrets. This thrill-a-minute page-turner opens with a cliffhanger and ratchets up the suspense from there. Though...

Thomas Reid was one of the greatest thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment. In his own time he was seen as the most able opponent of the scepticism of David Hume and the architect of 'Common Sense' philosophy. His ideas were immensely influential both in his native Scotland and abroad, and the last...

CHAPTER I The Chinaman BANG! Crash! “What was that?” Joe Lewis had turned suddenly, every nerve on edge. His eyes tried to penetrate the darkness of the San Francisco night. “Sounded like an automobile accident,” came from Bob Holton. “Come on. Let’s go around and see.” The two...

The first edition of The Law of Refugee Status (published in 1991) is generally regarded as the seminal text on interpreting the refugee definition set by the UN's 1951 Refugee Convention. Its groundbreaking analysis served as the bedrock for not only much judicial reasoning, but also for a burgeoning...

Intrepid pals Bob Holton and Joe Lewis were born with wanderlust pumping through their veins. Their fathers are both in charge of landing precious art and objects for major institutions in Washington, D.C., and the quest for the world's most valuable artifacts takes them -- and their sons -- on adventures...

CHAPTER I A Startling Discovery “LOOK here, Joe. There’s something stirring. I know the signs. Our dads wouldn’t keep together constantly, studying maps and reading books and making frequent trips to the museum, for nothing. It——” “You’re right, Bob. They certainly must have...

CHAPTER I Stranded “LOOK! The bridge is out! Stop the car—quick!” Bob Holton’s voice was unsteady as he gazed ahead at the place of danger. Acting on the instant, Joe Lewis pushed the brake pedal to the floor and waited breathlessly, his mind filled with thoughts of tragedy. The wheels...