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A chronological survey of the world's most influential books. Many books have become classics, must-reads or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the ..
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A collection of the most inspiring and powerful letters of all time. The written word has the power to inspire, astonish and entertain, as this collection of 100 letters that changed history will..
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A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator Success in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the st..
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An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from a Hollywood screenwriter, producer, script consultant, and film school professor Bringing a film to life requires skills in storytelling..
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Product design is not art, engineering, or craft, yet the skills and understandings it calls for touch all these areas. In 101 brief, illustrated lessons, this accessible guide leads students and desi..
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Master the biology ideas that shape our living world. In a series of 50 accessible essays, JV Chamary introduces and explains the fundamental processes, ideas and theories that are vital to..
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Master the chemistry ideas that shape the world we live in today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Hayley Birch introduces and explains everything you need to know about the world of ch..
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'It stands alone in the literature of manic depression for its bravery, brilliance and beauty' - Oliver Sacks An Unquiet Mind is a definitive examination of manic depression from both sides: doct..
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Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today? There is in Athens a rather plain ruin; a simple courtyard lined with fr..
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Elegant design is combined with beautiful images to explore and explain the wonders of the Cosmos Astonishing images bring every corner of the Universe, from Mars to the furthest galaxies, to the..
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From the author of Orientalism, a searching examination of western culture and the roots of imperialism, now with a foreword by Hari Kunzru 'Readers accustomed to the precision and elegance of Ed..
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The School of Life has distilled it's most essential ideas on love in order to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. We learn - among other things - how to pick..
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The School of Life has distilled it's most essential ideas on self-awareness in order to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. Understanding ourselves is the key t..
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Knowing how to fight off anxiety and remain calm belong to the greatest skills we can ever aspire to. Only with a serene state of mind are we in any position to enjoy all the other good things in life..
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THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MORE THAN 5,000 YEARS OF BRITISH AND IRISH HISTORY Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earl..
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From prehistoric times to the 21st century, the compelling story of world history may both surprise and inspire This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in depth..
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The complex world of economics - untangled Discover everything you need to know about economics with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching g..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Darwin called the Galapagos archipelago "a little world within itself," unaffected by hu..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. A quintessential feature in Western gardens and landscaping, the lawn is now at the cent..
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Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of over 100 machines, which have allowed arti..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Newspaper is about more than news printed on paper. It brings us inside our best and wor..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Black gold. Liquid sunlight. Texas tea. Oil remains the ur-commodity of our global era, ..
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BOTANIC... MYCOLOGIC... FANTASTIC! Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species. Written by speciali..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The pub is an English institution. Yet its history has been obscured by myth and nostalg..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. The saxophone is a contradictory instrument that has rooted itself in the soil of pop cu..
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The hi-tech lowdown Understanding technology has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-c..
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The clearest, simplest guide to science ever published Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introd..
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Neil Delamere: 'Smart, accessible and full of brilliant tidbits' Dave Moore: 'A delightful wander through the human body' Dylan Evans: 'Prepare to be genuinely astonished by the marvels of t..
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Ptolemy's work in ancient times laid the foundations for our modern understanding of the universe. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. Ptolemy's great astronomical work, which w..
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From function to form- the ideas and inventiveness that shape our world Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design. The perfect introduction to the subje..
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DK's bestselling guide to the history of economics - fully revised and updated What happens in a recession? How does money work? Why do we pay tax? Explaining the key milestones in the fiel..
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In a society battered by economic, political, cultural and ecological collapse, where do we place our trust, now that it is more vital than ever for our survival? How has that trust - in our laws, our..
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As the world grows increasingly turbulent, war crimes justice is needed more than ever. But it is failing. The International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, the world's first permanent war crimes c..
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a fascinating mix of memoir and science, telling the story of how one woman's cells have saved countless lives. Now an HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey & Rose By..
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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does in actual life. At the turn of the..
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Freud's seminal work helped shaped the cultural landscape of the world today. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. The Interpretation of Dreams is an essential work of psychologi..
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William James's influential collection of essays demonstrating his clear theories for a pragmatic conception of truth. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. A clear, accessible in..
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Spanning three centuries and eight thousand nautical miles, and compiled by a direct descendant of a sailor who waged war with pirates in the early nineteenth century, The Penguin Book of Pirates take..
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DK's bestselling series now fully revised and updated Is it right to depose an unjust ruler? Is democracy really the best form of government? And can war ever be justified? Explaining the ke..
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DK's best-selling guide to the history of psychology - now fully revised and updated How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?..
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Plato's dialogues still form the basis of ethical government and justice today. Now read The Republic in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. With a new introduction placing Plato's gre..
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Modern life is full of minor but acute dilemmas: we get stuck at a gathering with someone unusually boring and wonder how to move on without causing offence; in the course of introducing one friend to..
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From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the Science Museum Group Collection, discover the remarkable stories of everyday objects in this engaging popular science titl..
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THE WAR THAT SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD - MOMENT BY MOMENT Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world - moment by moment. An accessible and wide-ranging overview of the mom..
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Explores every aspect of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the edge of the known Universe Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this explo..
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. X-rays are powerful. Moving through objects undetected, revealing the body as a tryptic ..
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