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When Emma Watkins, the pony-mad daughter of a Welsh farmer, imagined her future, she..
Near the end of the Second World War, the United States made a bold strategic gambit that rewired the international system. Empires were abolished and replaced by a global arrangement enforced by the ..
A comprehensive guide to combat sedentary work culture and boost physical and mental health.
The current norm of sitting for long hours, gazing at a screen and tapping at a keyboard is deep..
Multi-million-copy bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr Anders Hansen shows us why ADHD was - and can still be - an advantage.
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Whether youre 22 or 52, learn all the things about adulthood they didnt teach you at school in this accessible and encouraging workbook. Being an adult is hard. And its not just the big things like..
'Asne Seierstad is the supreme non-fiction writer of her generation' Luke Harding
In her international bestseller The Bookseller of Kabul, award-winning journalist Asne Seierstad studied li..
The past, present and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.
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In the modern information age, our brain's coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore..
'Vital reading. This is the book on artificial intelligence we need right now.' - Mike Krieger, cofounder of Instagram
Artificial intelligence is rapidly dominating every aspect of our modern liv..
A beyond-the-boundaries guide to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sporting conquest, catastrophe and commentary as seen through the eyes of the Alternative Commentary Collective.
Lean into th..
A provocative debunking of accepted economic wisdom which offers a new pathway to a sustainable, survivable economy.
Confronted by the devastating trends of the early twenty-first..
Acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the truth about Joseph P. Kennedy's deeply controversial tenure as Ambassador to Great Britain on the eve of World War II.
On February 18, 1938, Joseph..
The Anatomists Library is a fascinating chronological collection of the best anatomical books from six centuries, charting the evolution of both medical knowledge and illustrated publishing.There is a..
A guidebook to melancholia or depression, and a masterly, all-encompassing examination of the human condition
The Anatomy of Melancholy is the vast and only work by Robert Burton, the seventeenth..
How rhetoric-the art of persuasion-can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimony
The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western educatio..
Master the Essentials of Illustrating Your Favorite Animals!
Grab your pencil, whip out your sketchbook and get ready to draw! In this must-have book for beginners, beloved artist Jennifer Rae P..
We are only beginning to understand the ways in which the animal mind is as complex as our own. A prairie dog's vocal language is now the most sophisticated ever decoded, but their unique jump-yip pos..
An epic journey from New Zealand to Spain, celebrating the enduring romance of travel by train.
The journey of The Antipodean Express takes in 89 days of travel, on 33 trains, through 19 count..
Delight in the pages of the the Antiquarian Sticker Book: Imaginarium, a compendium of over 1,000 gorgeous stickers to capture your imagination. Dreamlike collages, inspiring quotations, and vintage e..
In The Anxiety Club we are introduced to three characters, each with a different form of anxiety. After hearing their stories, we follow them into the therapy room where they discover the behavioral, ..
An essential resource for every person suffering from anxiety featuring helpful hacks to reduce anxiety, manage emotions more effectively, improve interpersonal relationships and cope with stress.
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From neuroscientist Dr Russell Kennedy comes a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety
'A must-read for anyone who suffers with chronic worry.' - Dr Nicole LePera
'Dr Kenned..
'An approachable program I wholeheartedly believe actually works' - Sarah Wilson
Take positive action towards creating a life full of joy and power and become the master of your anxious mind.
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An urgent and insightful investigation into the collapse in youth mental health, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author
Jonathan Haidt has spent his career ..
How women were removed from the Scientific Revolution, and what we lost as a result.
The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back..
'A companion for anyone navigating the hardships of loss and uncertainty' - Octavia Bright, author of This Ragged Grace
'In the end, there is so much love in this book' - The Times
A unflinchin..
From the bestselling author of Azadi and My Seditious Heart, a piercing exploration of modern empire, nationalism and rising fascism that gives us the tools to resist and fight back
Over a lifeti..
A fascinating and important history of meritocracy, and a Times book of the year
Meritocracy- the idea that people should be advanced according to their talents rather than their status at bi..
From sensor-fuzed munitions and autonomous weapons, to ground moving target indication radar, laser vibrometers and artificial intelligence, the weapons of warfare are undergoing a rapid transformatio..
A dramatic collection of photographs revealing the world's most beautiful climbing locations, from Tsaranoro in Madagascar and Teplicke in the Czech Republic to Mount Huashan in China.
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A beautiful, research-backed guide with illustrations, photography and inspiration for how to live and work like the happiest people in the world
It is well known that Denmark is one of the happi..
'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN | 'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMES
Do you worry about holding people's attention durin..
Ever since the emergence of the seasonal fashion industry in the nineteenth century, artists have been engaging with fashion's impact, meaning and forms in their artwork. In portraits, the clothes tha..
From Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, the first art book that delves into the development and history of his beloved TV series, Futurama-timed for the show's 25th anniversary
The world of..
This lively introduction to Japanese joinery not only delves lovingly into the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry, but also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. Presenting 48 jo..
In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen M..
The Art of Longevity is a simple wake-up call, filled with practical, easy-to-understand principles to apply across your life - in your habits, exercise goals, nutrition, meditation and breathing prac..
'Fascinating' Katherine May'Beautifully written, lyrical and unflinching' Charlotte Fox WeberThe day Jessica Hamel-Akr discovered the ideas of George Cheyne - an eighteenth-century polymath and London..
'Exceptionally interesting' - Alain de Botton
'Fascinating ... You'll never again view your own world in quite the same way. A delight to read' - Ian Stewart
'A book that will transform how ..
Since TASCHEN released The Great American Pin-up, international interest in this distinctly American art form has increased exponentially. Paintings by leading artists such as Alberto Vargas, George P..
When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: "Mother, get a life!" And so Nancy did, and what a life it ..
Genius, friend, rival: this is the story of four pairs of artists whose intense relationships spurred and shaped their art.
Matisse and Picasso. Manet and Degas. Bacon and Freud. De Kooning..
In 490 BCE the indefatigable Athenian herald Philippides made his legendary 26 mile run to deliver to the people of Athens news of their city's victory over the Persians. Each year, all over the world..
Scotland is the birthplace and the home of golf, with a rich tradition which is recognised around the world. The Art of Scottish Golf is the perfect companion for golfers everywhere, with a mix of gol..
What does it take to become a road racing legend and compete in the toughest sport in the world? Go behind the scenes with the teams and riders at all the major tours and classics through the lens of ..
A sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit.
When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The H..
An in-depth overview of Ukrainian art from the dawn of Modernism in the late nineteenth century to the start of the Russian invasion in Spring 2022.
This new volume in the World of Art series pr..
From the UK's 'statistical national treasure', a clever and data-driven guide to how we can live with risk and uncertainty
We live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable. How should we deal w..
Since it was first published in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms and Beyond has established itself as an indispensable classic of illustrated book publishing, sell..
In the words of Sun Tzu, "To win without fighting is best." This timeless Chinese classic captures the essence of military strategy used in ancient East Asia, with lessons on how to handle conflict co..
The most prestigious and influential book on strategy and dealing with conflict, beautifully translated for clear, accessible reading-including commentaries by other ancient Chinese philosophers and s..