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Uncertainty, risk, ambiguity, emotion, non-verbal behaviour - in so many ways life is like a game of poker. So approach it like a poker player, with critical thinking. In The Truth Detective, science journalist and competitive poker player Alex O'Brien…
'One of my favourite science writers' Bill Gates'Hugely important' Jim Al-KhaliliFor decades, biology has been dominated by information - the power of genes. Yet there is no difference in information content between a living cell and one that died a…
Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that…
Over a million copies soldWriting with Style offers a fresh, up-to-date insight into the principles and tools we can all deploy when it comes to expressing ourselves better when we write. Its leaner, cleaner form ranges widely - from grammar and punctuation…
'Toner again spins a tale that is enjoyable and informative.' The TimesTour the Roman Empire at its height with Marcus Sidonius Falx and his amanuensis, Dr Jerry Toner. Travelling east, Falx explores the great cultural centre of Athens before trekking…
With a new introduction on the Ukraine crisis LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A DAILY MAIL BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS BOOK OF 2022 A DAILY MIRROR BEST NON-FICTION BOOK…
'In an era where innovation is like oxygen, this is a riveting read' Gopi Kallayil, Google It is a myth to consider innovation the domain of the special few inspired by 'eureka!' moments that always result in brilliant new products. In reality, anyone…
A TIMES BEST PHILOSOPHY & IDEAS BOOK OF 2022 A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher 'We need more thinkers as wise as Fukuyama digging their fingers into the soil of our predicament' The New York Times 'A brilliantly acute summary…
'Fascinating ... illuminating ... Stephenson examines ordinary life, painting a vivid and intriguing picture.' The TimesLong before Rome fell to the Ostrogoths in AD 476, a new city had risen to take its place as the beating heart of a late antique empire,…
'Original and illuminating ... what a good book this is' Jonathan Dimbleby'A love letter to the people of the Old City' Jerusalem PostIn Jerusalem, what you see and what is true are two different things. Maps divide the walled Old City into four quarters,…
A Times Best Book to Watch out for in 2023'A Financial Times 'Book to Read in 2023'A Guardian '2023 in books: highlights for the year ahead' BookYou may not be aware of this - not consciously, at least - but you do not control what you eat. Every mouthful…
'A future classic of popular science' Mail on SundayWhy do women have a better sense of smell than men?Has the iPhone changed how we touch? Does the Danube really look blue when you're in love?Our senses are at the heart of how we navigate the world.…
How do you make your way in a fast-changing world? Why do we have less and less time? Why are some people unfaithful? Who governs the world?This book is about change - from the small and seemingly insignificant transitions in our day-to-day lives, to…
Most of us face the same questions every day: What do I want? How can I get it? How can I live more happily and work more efficiently?This updated edition of the international bestseller distils into a single volume the fifty best decision-making models…
LEARN THE TECHNIQUES YOU NEED TO STOP PROCRASTINATING AND START GETTING THINGS DONEEvery day we begin new projects, or try to find pleasure in the ones we're working on - and above all, we hope one day we'll finish them! But in a disjointed, distracting…
This is a history of the ways in which foreign and prehistoric peoples were represented in museums of anthropology, with their displays of arts and artifacts, their dioramas, their special exhibitions, and their arrays of skulls and skeletons. Originally…
'Any writer who can evoke the existential sadness of a lonely cockroach, or make krill thrilling, or describe a snorkelling colleague being engulfed in a "gargantuan cetacean bum detonation" is a real gift to science communication ... thought-provoking'…
'Thought-provoking ... a welcome antidote to the simplistic and divisive thinking that can sometimes taint the well-meaning world of conservation.' Katie Burton, GeographicalOur planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the…
Your hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement.That something may just be one of your own annoying habits.Perhaps one small flaw - a behaviour you barely even…
In this in-depth, provocative criticism of the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael examines the history of an industry that modestly began with diets and calisthenics and has grown into the current mammoth entity of luxe self-care. Whether it's…
'Julia Cameron invented the way people renovate the creative soul' - New York TimesThe Artist's Way has uncovered the potential of millions of people. International bestselling author Julia Cameron uses her experience and world-renowned techniques as…
What do we think about when we think about football? Football is about so many things: memory, history, place, social class, gender (especially masculinity, but increasingly femininity too), family identity, tribal identity, national identity, the nature…
Describes how Helvetica and Comic Sans took over the world; why Barack Obama opted for Gotham, while Amy Winehouse found her soul in 30s Art Deco; the pivotal moment when fonts left the world of Letraset and were loaded onto computers; and more.
Eva never really wanted to be a mother; certainly not the mother of the unlovable boy who murdered seven of his fellow high school students, a cafeteria worker and a teacher who tried to befriend him. Now, two years later, it is time for her to come…
Whatever your job is, chances are you find it hard to switch off. Today, we work longer hours, at weekends, at home and on the move - while the office is only ever a click away via smartphones and the Internet. But as much as we assume that this is the…
A guide to the strategies of war. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, it features the subtle social game of everyday life. It contains examples of the genius and folly of those from…