A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels Literature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to t ...
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The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globe Archaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they ...
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A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we shou ...
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The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages The world has existed for over 4 billion years, b ...
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An accessible account of the history of economics through the ideas of great thinkers Economics explains the world. For example, the fact that you’re holding th ...
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A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own times Religion is distinctly human. We can’t help wonderin ...
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A lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the ages Science is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest living ...
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A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature Psychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its ...
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A compelling intellectual biography of Stalin told through his personal library “[A] fascinating new study.”—Michael O’Donnell, Wall Street Journal & ...
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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy “[Robertso ...
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The Cold War roots of liberalism’s present crisis “[A] daring new book.”—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post “A fascinating and combat ...
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An expansive look at the significant role of Hungarian immigrants in shaping American photographic culture and practice in the twentieth century This ...
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The intriguing history of“Jackson has crafted a droll, enigmatic ride through the 150-year-old phenomenon of Dickens tourism and its relationship with imaginati ...
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A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. ...
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A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art’s central role in culture today Art can help us se ...
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A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globe Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computin ...
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A broad and deep survey of American intelligence from before the Revolution to the present Every nation has an intelligence apparatus―some means by wh ...
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A bestselling author’s definitive guide to writing and publishing research-based nonfiction for a wide audience Writing fact-based nonficti ...
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Literatures of small nations represent a minuscule portion of the global literary marketplace, where books written in English outnumber translated works. The st ...
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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This book examines these questions. It begins by r ...
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What a rare mushroom can teach us about sustaining life on a fragile planetMatsutake is the most valuable mushroom in the world—and a weed that grows in human ...
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The roster of Muslim superheroes in the comic book medium has grown over the years, as has the complexity of their depictions. Muslim Superheroes tracks the in ...
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