A fresh appreciation of the magic of birds and how watching them fulfils a human need to connect with nature.
Enchantment by birds is commonplace. Birdwatchers merely go a step further than other..
'Our sense of enchantment is not only triggered by grand things. The awe-inspiring, the numinous, is all around us, all the time. It is transformed by ourdeliberate attention. It becomes valuable when..
Leading art critic and writer Richard Cork tells the stories of his personal encounters with some of the world's most influential modern and contemporary artists.
Richard Cork draws on his impec..
The rise of peace education both in scholarship and in practice has yielded numerous documents, websites, and publications with often divergent perspectives on what the field is, does, and means. The ..
This book explores the long-term reasons for the demise of Imperial Russia, examining the failure of the autocratic state to strengthen its own political position while economic change transformed Rus..
Mary Anne Schwalbe is waiting for her chemotherapy treatments when Will casually asks her what she's reading. The conversation they have grows into tradition: soon they are reading the same books so t..
A brilliant new theory of how society works from one of the most iconoclastic thinkers of our time
What leads to political turbulence and social breakdown? How do elites maintain their dominant p..
The acclaimed first English-language biography of the great European novelist and journalist, Joseph Roth, author of The Radetzky March, a writer who captured life in Europe between the wars like no o..
100 of the most astonishing stories of human survival, adventure and exploration, chosen by Levison Wood.
We are always captivated by tales of courage and bravery, of world-firsts and death-defyi..
100 of the most astonishing stories of human survival, adventure and exploration, chosen by Levison Wood.
We are always captivated by tales of courage and bravery, of world-firsts and death-defyi..
Everyone knows about pirates: or do they? The Hollywood stereotype black flags and peg-legs, cutlasses and cannons, exotic yet sinister pets, buried treasure is familiar and entrancing, but ther..
For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortme..
Four writers. Four dictators. One world, changed out of all recognition. ENGINEERS OF HUMAN SOULS is an intimate and shocking shadow history of creative vanity in a time that turned writers - once the..
A complete self-study English language course for adults
We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge.
You could be puzzled by preposit..
A fun, easy-to-use visual guide to help English language learners communicate with confidence in the real world
Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use, visual guide to ..
The bestselling tale of how an ancient farming way of life was lost -- and how one family fought to bring it back
As a boy, James Rebanks's grandfather taught him to work the land the old way. Th..
World-renowned Medium Annemarie Heckert leads readers on a healing journey through the chakras in her debut book, Enlightened. Bringing her prodigious clairvoyance skills to bear on the subject of emo..
Cassidy Hutchinson's desk was mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history. Now, she provides a riveting account of her extraordinary experiences as an idealistic young ..
Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. What's more horrifying, is that millions have died of this disease that's nearly 100% preventable. It's no secret that healthcare is full of ineq..
A mind-altering adventure through the world of fungi for readers of Robert Macfarlane and Other Minds
The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller that will transform your understanding of our planet an..
The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller now reinvented as a spectular visual journey through the wondrous and alien world of fungi
The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller now illustrated with over 10..
A vital exploration of gender politics from a highly influential philosopher who has been described as 'the Simone de Beauvoir of the 21st century'
Male entitlement takes many forms. To sex, yes,..
The man who brought the kavorka to the Seinfeld show through one of the most remarkable and beloved television characters ever invented, Kramer, shares the extraordinary life of a comedy genius-the wa..
The first comprehensive treatment of environmental philosophy, going beyond ethics to address the philosophical concepts that underlie environmental thinking and policy-making today * Encompasses all ..
While neither denying the great challenges that await us nor concealing the damage inflicted by Man on Nature, the photographs selected for the second edition of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundat..
Why might an orangutan care which toothpaste you choose? What does your mobile phone have to do with wind turbines? And can your morning coffee really power a bus?
Economics affects every aspect..
Soon to be an AppleTV+ series, Enzo uncovers a wealth of new facts about the origins, ambitions, and private life of Enzo Ferrari.
Drawing on years of original research conducted in I..
Sam G.C. and Raquel Martin undertake their most ambitious and original work to date: the history of the routes that women and men have taken throughout the ages. Sam's telling of mankind's migrations ..
Buckle up for the next installment in our Epic series and the follow-up to Epic Drives of the World. Showcasing 50 of the Americas' greatest road trips across North and South America as well as the Ca..
From Yale professor and bestselling author of How Fascism Works, a searing confrontation with the authoritarian right's attacks to undo a century of work to advance social justice action on race, gend..
'A brilliant account of how models are so often abused and of how they should be used' John Kay
How do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good?
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An expert physicist argues for a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics.
The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual cause..
An easy-to-use handbook for using essential oils every day - now with a new foreword from the author
All over the world, people are turning toward homeopathic and alternative medicines. Essential..
Packed with clear and detailed maps, this beautifully designed world atlas is the perfect companion to discover our planet.
Discover the world with this beautifully designed atlas, packed with ma..
A revised edition of Peter Singer's powerful collection, featuring 37 new essays.
A fully updated and expanded edition of Peter Singer's powerful collection, including 37 new essays.
Free..
Ethnography: The Basics introduces a broad and beginner audience to ethnography, as a research methodology with diverse applications. By using everyday language, and developing a warm and inclusive to..
A cultural history of Europe's response to the Roma
This remarkable book describes a dark side of European history- the rejection of the Roma from their initial arrival in the late Middle Ages to..
Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 50 key routes in detail.
Together, they span mainland..
The shared history of the European continent, from classical antiquity to today
Whether as a battleground or a cradle of civilizations, Europe has left an enduring imprint on the history of the w..
'Essential reading.' Claire Tomalin
Warned not to write - and certainly not to bite - these women put pen to paper anyway and wrote themselves into history.
From the fourteenth century..
The definitive guide to the Female Body, Eve is the book women all over the world have been waiting for.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
FOYLE'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
LONGLISTED FOR B..
Though it remains by far the world's most famous mountain, in recent years Everest's reputation has changed radically, with long queues of climbers on the Lhotse Face, lurid tales of frozen corpses an..
Featuring original interviews with mountain guides and climbers-including Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker-this vivid and authoritative adventure history chronicles one of the least likely industries on Ea..
DISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF EATING FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTH
Are you overwhelmed by conflicting nutritional advice? Do you struggle with making healthier food choices? Every Body Should Know This unco..
The first-of-its-kind memoir of a home care worker, told through her encounters with the overlooked and often marginalised people she cares for.
Kate never expected to become a home care worker. ..
The dramatic, globe-spanning and meticulously-researched story of two scientific rivals and their race to survey all life.
In the 18th century, two men dedicated their lives to the same d..
An exceptional memoir by the world-famous, pioneering filmmaker who directed the multi-award-winning Grizzly Man
Werner Herzog is the undisputed master of extreme cinema- building an opera house ..
An exceptional memoir by the world-famous, pioneering filmmaker who directed the mutli-award-winning Grizzly Man
Werner Herzog is the undisputed master of extreme cinema- building an opera house ..
The revolution in tabletop gaming revealed and reviewed, in this entertaining and informative look at over 40 years of award-winning games.
The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards a..
Everyday Osho features 365 short meditations that offer insights into living fully in the here and now. Each brief text is thoughtful and inspiring and the perfect length for starting a daily meditati..