Brave New World

Aldous Huxley

Brave New World is a novel written in 1931 by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932. Set in London of AD 2540 (632 A.F. - "After Ford" - in the book), the novel anticipates developments in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation, and operant conditioning that combine to profoun...

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts

de Hamel Christopher, Christopher de Hamel

An extraordinary and beautifully illustrated exploration of the medieval world through twelve manuscripts, from one of the world's leading experts.   Winner of The Wolfson History Prize and The Duff Cooper Prize.   A San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Book Gift Guide Pick   Meetings with Remarkable ...