Longlisted for the The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2016 An epic story of courage, genius and terrible folly, this is the first history...
100 objects that capture the excitement, mystery, and mythology of Star Wars. See how these artefacts, and many more, impacted key characters and events. From...
The original Stickerbomb was the first and only book dedicated to showcasing the diversity and wealth of sticker art. Discover 30 brand-new stickers in this...
Can architecture ever be democratic? An elegant, timely new theory of politics and urban design from the acclaimed author of What is Populism?...
Develop your practice and unlock your power with this essential guide to magical witchcraft. Much more than a simple spellbook, learn how to build a...
This is the history of the institutions and individuals who have managed the global economy, from the World Monetary and Economic Conference in the wake...
A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins...
In the 1920s, hard-line Zionists developed the doctrine of the 'Iron Wall': negotiations with the Arabs must always be from a position of military strength,...
This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of...
Discover the key themes and big ideas behind the major events and milestones in the history of warfare – from the dawn of civilization to...
Is it right to depose an unjust ruler? Is democracy really the best form of government? And can war ever be justified?Explaining the key milestones...
**CHOSEN BY OPRAH AS ONE OF HER 'BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH'**The international bestselling spiritual book, in a brand new special edition. Eckhart Tolle demonstrates...
'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATONThe greatest...
The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the presentThe Story of the Country House is...
*The New York Times bestseller****Updated to include Obama's second term, Trump's first year and a half, climate change, nuclear winter, Korea, Russia, Iran, China, Libya,...
Fredric Jameson introduces here the major themes of French theory: existentialism, structuralism, poststructuralism, semiotics, feminism, psychoanalysis, and Marxism. In a series of accessible lectures, Jameson...
‘An enjoyable grand tour of western European history …&,nbsp,full of flavour and sparkle.’ The Sunday Times&,nbsp,‘The book’s elegant premise is that the Rhine, the Rhône...
One of the Financial Times' Books to Read in 2025 One of Foreign Policy's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 A darkly brilliant, wide-angled vision of...
On the 250th anniversary of America's founding - a landmark history of the US Constitution for a troubling new era.The US Constitution is among the...
Sometimes governments seem clueless. At other times, they are able to project a sense of calm competence. Some decisions leave people confused, whilst others make...
