Social Sciences

Narrative Frontiers: Essays at the Edge of Medicine and the Multiverse

Author: 

Lazarus, Arthur L., MD, MBA

Credentials: 

Arthur L. Lazarus, MD, MBA, is a healthcare consultant, certified physician executive, and nationally recognized author, speaker, and champion of physician leadership and wellness. He has broad experience in clinical practice and the health insurance industry, having led programs at Cigna and Humana. At Humana, Lazarus was vice president and corporate medical director of behavioral health operations in Louisville, Kentucky, and subsequently a population health medical director in the state of Florida. Lazarus has also held leadership positions in several pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and AstraZeneca, conducting clinical trials, and reviewing promotional materials for medical accuracy and FDA compliance. He has published more than 400 articles and essays and written or edited 11 books, including 7 related to the field of narrative medicine. Lazarus attended Boston University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with distinction. He received his medical degree with honors from Temple University School of Medicine, followed by a psychiatric residency at Temple University Hospital, where he was chief resident. After residency, Lazarus joined the faculty of Temple faculty, where he currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry. He also holds non-faculty appointments as Executive-in-Residence at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management, where he received his MBA degree, and Senior Fellow at Jefferson College of Population Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lazarus is a past president of the American Association for Psychiatric Administration and Leadership, a former member of the board of directors of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), and a current member of the AAPL editorial review board. In 2010, the American Psychiatric Association honored Lazarus with the Administrative Psychiatry Award for his effectiveness as an administrator of major mental health programs and expanding the body of knowledge of management science in mental health services delivery systems. Lazarus is among a select group of physicians in the United States who have been inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society of collegiate schools of business. Lazarus enjoys walking, biking, playing piano, and listening to music. He has been happily married to his wife, Cheryl, for over 40 years. They are the proud parents of four adult children and have five grandchildren.

In the ever-evolving landscape of medicine, the boundaries between science, technology, and human experience continue to blur, leading us into uncharted territories where the possibilities seem as infinite as the universe itself. Narrative Frontiers: Essays at the Edge of Medicine and the Multiverse, by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, is a collection born from this intersection, where the art of healing meets the frontier spirit of exploration and innovation.

Market: 
Science, Medicine, Social Science, Narrative Medicine, Health Care, Public Health, Education
Release Date: 
June 15, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680534047 Hardcover
Price: 
Price: $109
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
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None
Yes
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Islamophobia and Free Speech

Author: 

Greer, Steven

Credentials: 

Steven Greer is Emeritus Professor at the University of Bristol Law School and Research Director at the Oxford Institute for British Islam. He studied law at the University of Oxford, Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and holds a Ph.D. in Law from the Queen’s University of Belfast. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, he has taught and delivered numerous papers throughout the UK and abroad, including in China and at Harvard Law School. He has published widely, particularly in the fields of criminal justice, human rights, and law and terrorism. Two of his books were shortlisted for prestigious prizes. He has also acted as consultant/advisor to various organizations, written for national and regional newspapers in the UK and Ireland, and appeared on numerous radio and TV stations.

Tackling prejudice, hatred, and discrimination is both laudable and necessary. In Britain and elsewhere, however, this noble cause has spawned a much less worthy corollary – the assumption that any criticism of Muslims or Islam should not be tolerated. The result has been an increase in false accusations of “Islamophobia” (“Islamofauxbia”), excessive fear of being denounced as an Islamophobe (“Islamophobia-phobia”), and censorship of lawful expression.

Market: 
Political Science, Social Science, Religion, Education, Identity Studies, British Studies, Islamic Studies, Cancel Culture, Civil Liberties, Free Speech
Release Date: 
October 15, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533767 paperback; 9781680533774 ebook
Price: 
$26 paperback; $20.80 ebook
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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From Cancel Culture to Incarceration Culture: Prosecutorial Democracy and the Future of Cancellation

Author: 

May, Collin

Credentials: 

Collin May is a Canadian lawyer and Adjunct Lecturer in Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. He has published several articles and reviews on topics in political philosophy, cancel culture, professional regulation, and countering antisemitism. His writing has appeared in the National Post, Jerusalem Post, Law and Liberty, The Hub, C2C Journal, and such academic publications as Academic Questions and Society Journal. Educated at Harvard University, the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris, and Dalhousie Law School, May worked with the United Nations International Telecommunication Union and the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland, before returning to Canada to study law. In 2022, following his appointment as Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, May became the target of a cancel culture campaign that cost him his job and severely damaged his career. Since that time, May has worked to combat cancellations through his writing and public advocacy.

For more than a decade, cancel culture has contributed to the stifling of public debate and the ruin of private lives. Academics, artists, and professionals have found themselves deplatformed, disinvited, and unemployed for little more than expressing an opinion or publishing research that departs from current dogma. In From Cancel Culture to Incarceration Culture, his first book, Canadian lawyer and writer Collin May brings together a collection of essays on the cancel culture phenomenon.

Market: 
Political Science, Social Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Cancel Culture
Release Date: 
October 15, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533705 hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
170
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Washington, DC 20036
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Consciousness is Curvature: Essays on the Geometry of Thought

Author: 

Gfoeller, Michael

Credentials: 

Ambassador Michael Gfoeller (ret.), born in 1957, is a seasoned diplomat, scholar, and independent consultant renowned for his expertise in international politics, security, and economics. With a career spanning over four decades, he has navigated complex geopolitical landscapes, advised global leaders, and contributed significantly to academic and cultural initiatives, particularly in the Middle East and Armenia. Gfoeller’s diplomatic career with the U.S. Foreign Service (1984–2010) saw him rise to the rank of Ambassador and Minister Counselor, serving in some of the world’s most critical regions. His postings included two stints in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he served as Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires (2004–2008), managing U.S.-Saudi relations during a pivotal period of counterterrorism cooperation. He also served in Manama, Bahrain, fostering ties with Gulf allies; Baghdad, Iraq, during the height of the Iraq War; Moscow, Russia, across two tours amid Cold War and post-Soviet tensions; Yerevan, Armenia, supporting post-Soviet transition; Chisinau, Moldova, navigating Eastern European geopolitics; Warsaw, Poland, strengthening NATO partnerships; and Brussels, Belgium, engaging with transatlantic institutions. From 2008 to 2010, Gfoeller served as Senior Political Advisor to General David Petraeus at U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, crafting political strategies for U.S. military operations across 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. His work bridged diplomacy and defense, earning him recognition for navigating complex tribal and political dynamics.
Upon retiring from the State Department, Gfoeller transitioned to the private sector, bringing his geopolitical acumen to global corporations. From 2010 to 2012, he led Middle East and North African affairs at ExxonMobil’s International Government Relations Department, advising on energy security and regional stability. He later consulted for prominent firms, including DynCorp, Alcoa, Kissinger Associates, KKR, and Cerberus Capital Management, providing strategic insights into government contracts and international markets. As an independent consultant, Gfoeller continues to advise on global risks and opportunities, with a focus on the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and energy markets. An accomplished scholar, Gfoeller holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University. His academic journey included intensive Arabic studies at the American University in Cairo (1979–1981), equipping him for his Middle East postings. Fluent in Arabic, Russian, German, French, Polish, Romanian, Latin, and Greek, he is a polyglot whose linguistic skills enhanced his diplomatic and scholarly work. Gfoeller taught at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (2000–2001), where he mentored future diplomats. His publications reflect his diverse interests, including United by the Caspian, a study of Caucasian and Central Asian geopolitics, and works on archaeology and architecture, such as A New Golden Age of Archeology: Recent Discoveries in Armenia (Academica Press, 2022). These books explore international cultural heritage, blending historical analysis with beautiful photography.
Gfoeller’s commitment to cultural preservation led him in 2001 to establish the Gfoeller Renaissance Foundation, which funds archaeological and scientific research in Armenia. The foundation supports excavations and studies illuminating Armenia’s role in human evolution and civilization, reflecting Gfoeller’s passion for history and heritage. He remains an active voice in public discourse, speaking at forums like the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations on topics such as Saudi Arabia’s evolving role in global energy markets, U.S.-Iran tensions, and Middle Eastern security dynamics. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Ben Franklin Fellowship, the Cosmos Club, and the Union League Club of New York, Gfoeller is deeply engaged in intellectual and policy circles. He is married to Ambassador Tatiana C. Gfoeller-Volkoff, a distinguished U.S. diplomat and novelist whose career included senior roles in the State Department and postings in Europe and the Middle East. The couple, who met during their university studies, have one son, Major Emmanuel Gfoeller, an Army Ranger serving in the U.S. military. Residing primarily in Miami, Florida, Gfoeller balances his consulting work with writing and philanthropy, continuing to shape global conversations on diplomacy and culture.

Consciousness is Curvature envisions consciousness—human and artificial—as a dynamic curvature of informational and computational spaces, drawing parallels with the theory of general relativity’s malleable spacetime and with quantum theory’s probabilistic nature. This collection of philosophical essays on artificial intelligence (AI) sees intelligence as a universal, relational phenomenon, transcending the binary of human minds versus thinking machines.

Market: 
Science, Philosophy, Social Science, Artificial Intelligence, Ontology, Computer Science, Consciousness
Release Date: 
August 20, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533729 hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
170
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Envious and Deceived: How Classical Education and Psychoanalysis Could Have Saved Us

Author: 

Penniman, J. J.

Credentials: 

Throughout his life, J. J. Penniman has immersed himself in humanist education. As an amateur Classics scholar, he has sung Homer in the original Greek to both public and scholarly audiences, lectured at the Classical Association of New England Summer Institute, and published an original translation of an anciently debated passage in Plato’s Timaeus for The Classical Journal. As a psychoanalyst, now in his 46th year of practice, he has published in the International Journal of Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Quarterly, and the Journal of Clinical Psychoanalysis. He trained psychology interns and psychiatric residents in psychoanalytic therapy for thirty years. In a lighter vein, the author, as a middling bridge player, produced a feuilleton for The Daily Bulletin, the newspaper of the American Contract Bridge League Championships. He also devotes two hours weekly to math. Penniman and his wife live in the shadows of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range.

We’re trapped in a dying habitat—all 8.2 billion of us. Why did we do this to ourselves? Envious and Deceived: How Classical Education and Psychoanalysis Could Have Saved Us is a study of society’s suicide. It shows how humanity’s envy and self-deception let it destroy our habitat by overpopulation. Classical Education and Psychoanalysis were meant to curtail self-deception. But we rejected both institutions because they imposed tensions, stresses, or anxieties intolerable to a critical mass of society. Without those mentors, the culture could indulge its denial of deadly realities.

Market: 
Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Population Science, Earth Science
Release Date: 
September 3, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533743 hardcover
Price: 
$49.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
170
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Raymond Micha: Musical Passion in Belgium

Author: 

Delhez, Julien

Credentials: 

Julien Delhez (b. 1991) studied classical philology at the University of Liège and ancient oriental languages with a focus on Egyptology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. From 2015 to 2024, he lived in Göttingen, Germany, where he completed a Ph.D. in Coptology, a branch of Egyptology, and was subsequently a postdoctoral researcher at the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony. His first book, Shenoute of Atripe and the Rise of Monastic Education in Egypt, was published by Academica Press in 2023. In January 2025, Delhez returned to Belgium to work for the European Research Council-funded “BICROSS” project at the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), which is dedicated to bilingual manuscripts of the New Testament. His interests beyond Coptology include classical music (he has been a member of the Stavelot Music Festival since 2012), human evolution, genetics, intelligence, learning languages, traveling in Central and Eastern Europe, and hiking. He is a two-time 50/12 Megamarsch finisher.

Raymond Micha (1910–2006) was a significant figure in Belgium’s musical life. Born to a family of musicians, he received musical training from his father Octave Micha and uncle Eugène Micha, who were both composers. Raymond played piano accompaniments for silent films during the 1920s, when he was a teenager. This developed his talent for improvisation as well as composition.

Market: 
Performing Arts, Social Science, History, Music, European Studies, Twentieth-Century Europe, Twentieth-Century Music, Cultural Studies, Raymond Micha, Belgium
Release Date: 
November 30, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533668 Hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Washington, DC 20036
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Inevitable Differences: An Inquiry into Human Variation

Author: 

Staddon, John

Credentials: 

John Staddon is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology, and Professor of Biology Emeritus, at Duke University. He obtained his BSc at University College, London, and Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at Harvard University, while also doing research at the MIT Systems Lab. He has done research at Oxford University (UK), the University of São Paulo at Riberão Preto, the University of Mexico, Ruhr Universität, Universität Konstanz, and the University of Western Australia. He is a fellow of several scientific organizations and holds an honorary doctorate from the Université Charles de Gaulle, Lille 3, France. He is a past editor of the journals Behavioural Processes and Behavior & Philosophy. His experimental and theoretical research is on the evolution and mechanisms of learning in humans and animals; he has also written on the history and philosophy of psychology, economics, and biology. Staddon frequently engages with such public policy issues as education, evolution, traffic control, IQ, the science, law, and politics of smoking, and the effects of social and psychobiological processes on financial markets. In 2021, the Wall Street Journal profiled him as a leading commentator on the current problems of science.

Humans, like every other species, vary in almost every characteristic. Some differences, like skin color, are visible, while others, like susceptibility to certain diseases or differential sensitivity to toxins, are not. Varied motivations and talents are only revealed through behavior. Self-identified black and white subpopulations in America have different biological and cultural origins, which means they have different repertoires of talents and interests. The black population was initially less well adapted to Western civilization than the white. The result was racial discrimination.

Market: 
Social Science, Science, Political Science, Biology, Anthropology, Sociology, Evolution, Genetics, Identity Politics
Release Date: 
July 24, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533590 Hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Washington, DC 20036
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The Ten Woke Commandments – You Must Not Obey

Author: 

Hankinson, Simon

Credentials: 

Simon Hankinson is a senior research fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation. He writes and speaks on immigration, foreign policy, and other issues, both at Heritage and in various national media outlets. Simon writes the weekly BorderLine column for the Daily Signal. From 1999 to 2023, Hankinson was a U.S. foreign service officer, serving in India, Fiji, Ghana, Slovakia, Togo, Marseille, Nairobi, and Washington. Prior to entering the State Department, he worked as a lawyer in London and then taught history, English, and drama at a private school in Miami. Hankinson holds a Master’s degree in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews, a degree from the College of Law in London, and a second master’s degree in International Security Affairs from the National Defense University in Washington, DC.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true… think on these things,” St. Paul tells us. But today, too many of our institutions command otherwise. You must accept that there are more than two genders. You must trust the legacy media. You must reject your history, hate your culture, and accept American decline. You must obey the absurd directives of government bureaucrats who curtail your rights and force you to act, speak, and accept falsehoods upon their demand.

Market: 
Political Science, Social Science, Contemporary Studies, Political Philosophy, Sociology, Wokeism, Identity Politics, Conservatism
Release Date: 
June 30, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533613 hardcover
Price: 
$35
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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High Human Intelligence: Evolutionary Origins, Destiny, Extinction

Author: 

Itzkoff, Seymour W.

Credentials: 

Seymour W. Itzkoff is Professor Emeritus of Education at Smith College. His professional career began as a cellist in the Hartford Symphony while studying at the University of Hartford. The Korean War found him playing as a cellist in the U.S. Army Piano Trio in Washington D.C for President Harry S Truman at the White House and for General George Marshall at the Pentagon. Itzkoff’s developing interest in philosophy led him to enroll in doctoral studies at Columbia University. During this period, he taught at several public schools in New York and at Hunter and Lehman Colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). He then joined the faculty of Smith College, where he taught for 35 years. His publications include 32 books in various academic fields with a major interest in human evolution and intelligence.

Surviving evolutionary lines of animals and plants all had their adaptive keys for flourishing in the long run. In the case of humans, a lack of primate specializations opened the door to unique evolutionary possibilities. From the Miocene Era about 20 million years ago, nature began to offer new possibilities to creatures with larger brains and the behaviors that tempted curiosity. From that broad panorama of decisions, the future said “hold up, wait a minute.” A new menu of life plans and structures determined hominid interests and possible opportunities.

Market: 
Science, Social Science, History, Biology, Evolution, Anthropology, Intelligence, Intelligence Studies, Civilization, Human Evolution
Release Date: 
July 15, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533644 Hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
200
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

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Washington, DC 20036
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W. D. Fard: The Man, Mystery, and Myth Behind the Nation of Islam

Author: 

Morrow, John Andrew & Bilal Muhammad

Credentials: 

John Andrew Morrow is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. He is also the product of several decades of Islamic seminary studies. A polymath and a prolific author, Professor Morrow has published hundreds of academic articles and several dozen scholarly books in a wide array of specialized fields. Dr. Morrow is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and administrator, as well as a geo-political analyst, a best-selling author, and an activist for peace and justice. He has received an interfaith service award from the Islamic Society of North America, a certificate of recognition from the United States Congress, and recognition from the Interfaith Institute of Long Island as one of the most influential American Muslim scholars.

Bilal Muhammad is a vice principal, author, translator, and playwright based in Toronto, Canada. He is a Senior Fellow at the Berkeley Institute for Islamic Studies. He studied Political Science and the History of Religions at the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa and obtained his B.Ed. at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. He worked as a translator for the University of Toronto’s Department of Historical Studies and translated the Amali of Shaykh al-Saduq. He is the author of numerous books.

W. D. Fard: The Man, Myth, and Mystery Behind the Nation of Islam offers a bold, multidisciplinary investigation into the elusive founder of the Nation of Islam. W. D. Fard, known to his followers as Master Fard Muhammad, was the man of mystery whose teachings inspired Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Elijah Muhammad, Louis Farrakhan, and many figures involved in the separatist wing of the American civil rights movement. Fard disappeared without a trace in 1934, eluding adherents and scholars alike. Historians have debated his intentions: was he a missionary, a conman, or an agent?

Market: 
History, Religion, Social Science, American Studies, Middle East Studies, Islam, Christianity, Prophet Mohammad, W. D. Fard
Release Date: 
August 15, 2025
ISBN: 
9781680533880 Hardcover
Price: 
$99.95
Trim Size: 
6x9
Pages: 
250
Illustrations: 
None
Yes
Publisher: 

ACADEMICA PRESS
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Washington, DC 20036
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