Gregory Stock Livres

Pleasure, passion, jealousy, trust, marriage, infidelity, and, above all, sex. From the author of the 1.9-million-copy bestselling The Book of Questions, here is a book that will open doors, break down walls, dispel reserve, and encourage the sharing of secretsóall the while delighting readers with over 250 questions that perplex and puzzle. Questions about values (ýCould you ever be in love with someone you knew you couldnít trust?O) revealing dilemmas (ýWould you rather have a strikingly attractive spouse who was disappointing in bed or a plain-looking spouse who was fantastic?O); cultural conundrums (ýIs it easier for men or women to find good partners?O); Flights of Fancy (ýIf you could spend one night with anyone in the world you desiredóbut only by getting permission from your partnerówould you ask for it?O). Explore the bounds of intimacy with your partner, sound new insights with a friend, discover your own true feelingsówith this book you can investigate the mysteries of love and sex without dispelling the magic. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. 539,000 copies in print.

This provocative bestseller is a deceptively simple tool for self-discovery. Covering love, money, sex, ethics, technology, and more, it may be the only publication that challenges - and possibly changes - the way we view and live in the world, without offering a single opinion of its own. --from back cover.

Exploring the contentious topic of germline engineering, the book delves into the potential for permanently altering human genetics, impacting future generations. Gregory Stock, a specialist in reproductive biology, predicts that advancements in biomedical engineering will soon lead to significant changes in humanity. His insights highlight a forthcoming era of radical biotechnological progress, where choices about human evolution could become commonplace. The updated afterword incorporates recent findings, enhancing the discussion on the implications of these transformative scientific developments.

Right to life, or abortion rights. Whistle-blowing. Does everyone have a price? The most difficult and revealing of all questions are questions of ethics-easy to answer from afar, but impossible when you're in the thick of it.From the author of the 1.9-million-copy bestselling The Book of Questions , here are 300 primary and follow-up questions on commerce and politics that probe deeply into our conflicts between ideals and reality, and help us sound our own morals.Put principles to the If you knew you could double your money in two years by investing in a company whose activities you strongly disapprove of, would you? Examine basic If you knew you would not produce anything of real significance in your life, how would it change your goals and attitudes? Fantasize about If you could determine who could immigrate here, would you let in those who would contribute the most to our country or those most in need of refuge? Define If you were certain someone convicted of armed robbery would never commit another crime, would you choose a punishment that involved no prison sentence? Perhaps even rehearse for What would you do if after shaking hands on a deal for an item you are selling, someone else offers you twice as much?Fuel those all-to-rare talks that go deep into the night-and explore and refine your values. 106,000 copies in print.