History

Down, Down, Down: A Journey To The Bottom Of The Sea   Half the earth's surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this watery world is a mystery to us. In fact, more people have stood on the surface of the moon than have visited the deepest spot in the ocean. Come...

The Mythology Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained   Enter the world of myths and legends with this unforgettable compendium that spans the centuries and crosses the continents to share the greatest stories of all time. Sit back and enjoy more than 80 classic myths retold for the modern...

How Philosophy Works : The Concepts Visually Explained   Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual...

Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai   The comprehensive and accurate edition of the  Hagakure  is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code. The  Hagakure  is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts-written nearly 300 years ago by...

Our Planet The future of all life on this earth depends on our willingness to take action now' - David Attenborough What we do in the next twenty years will determine the future of not just the natural world but humanity itself. With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough,...

Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow **From the author of the phenomenal multi-million copy bestseller Sapiens** **The Sunday Times #1 bestseller** WAR IS OBSOLETE You are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict...

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind The global phenomenon. The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. The New York Times Top Ten Bestseller. Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the...