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The story of Catherine Morland, a well-to-do clergyman's daughter whose imagination runs away with her during a visit to the medieval home of the Tilney's, a family she met while vacationing at Bath. Convinced that General Tilney, the father of her soon-to-be betrothed, is a brutal criminal, Catherine is chagrined when her suspicions - which owe more to her love of fantasical novels than to her gifts for sleuthing - are discovered by her hosts. [from inside jacket.

Argues that the Earth's potential to produce food has reached the point where it can no longer keep up with population increases, and offers suggestions for achieving a humane balance between food and people.

Provides step-by-step guidance for developing a career and prospering as a musician.

Provides a step-by-step introduction to Marxian theories.

"A Gaia original." Presents formative ideas and holistic approaches to the human and ecological crisis in the world.

Explores the world of art through the perspective of the marketplace, including museums, galleries, dealers, investors, and the media. The first program examines how money affects art, focusing on the collectors and consultants who see modern art less an an aestethic pursuit and more as an international commodity. The second program contains interviews with artists, including Jeff Koons, the Starn Twins, William Wegman, and the duo David McDermott and Peter McGough, addressing how fame, the media, agents, and money affect the creative process. The third program examines the changing role that art plays in contemporary culture, featuring interviews with artists, curators, conservationists, and collectors.

Discusses the challenges faced by different countries as the world economy changes and more nations embrace a free-market system, covering topics such as energy consumption; isolation versus accessibility; capitalism; piracy; technology; and protectionism.