Celebrating the completion of The New History of Western Philosophy
From the party celebrtaing the completion of Anthony Kenny’s New History of Western Philosophy series.
In the Case of John Tierney “Fateful Voice of a Generation Still Drowns Our Science”
Mark Lytle takes a closer look at the New York Times article.
BEA Roundup
A look at the bloggers who are talking about BEA.
Making BEA Beautiful
An Origami lesson.
On Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Play with The Beatles.
Oxford World’s Classics Book Club: The Secret Agent
John Lyon reflects on what it was like to introduce The Secret Agent.
Conrad and Government
What do you think Conrad was saying about the interaction between government and terrorists?
Oxford World’s Classics: Book Club Reminder
Tomorrow is the discussion of The Secret Agent.
Creating Black Americans
Nell Painter, author of Creating Black Americans: African-American History & Its Meanings, 1619 to the Present was a winner of the 22nd annual Myers Outstanding Book Awards.
Cheeseburger in Paradise: A Quiz
A Hamburger quiz for you meat-lovers.
Holy Hangover, Batman!
Someone pass me four advils and a bucket of your finest coffee. If life appears sluggish around here, it’s because last night Oxford threw a launch party to celebrate the publication of The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. Even our ironic trucker hats can’t hide these hangovers. Contrary to popular belief, we publishing […]
Food Trends:
From Fast to Slow Food, Factory to Organic Farms
Andrew Smith, our go-to American Food guru is back again this week with a look at American food trends. What trend do you think has been, and will be, the most influential: Fast Food, Slow Food, Factory Farms or Organic Farms?
God’s Continent: An Excerpt
An excerpt from the first chapter of Philip Jenkins’s God’s Continent.
A Few Questions For Philip Jenkins
Philip Jenkins author of God’s Continent answers some questions for OUP.
The Mother’s Day Gift I Want: Author Joyce Antler Helps Us Celebrate
Joyce Antler helps us celebrate Mother’s Day.
Oxford World’s Classics Book Club: The Secret Agent
An excerpt from The Secret Agent to get you excited about our upcoming Book Club discussion.