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 ..
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..
An informatively illustrated guide to business principles by a professor, entrepreneur, consultant, executive, and Harvard Business School graduate.
An informatively illustrated guide to business..
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..
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..
Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do?A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.
Psychology is..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Over a long, hot Christmas in Australia, Throwing Muses frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist Kristin Hersh considers her future as a songwriter, asking herself questions such as, is it poss..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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?..
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..
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..
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..