When Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revolution in the sciences and consternation in the Churc
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Published on the 50-year anniversary of the legendary song Je t’aime… moi non plus,, deemed too risque for many American radio stations, Véronique Mortaigne’s book on Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
When it was first published in 1897 - 120 years ago - Irish author Bram Stoker's Dracula was ranked by the Daily Mail above work by Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as Wuthering Heights. Yet
In 2004, journalist and award-winning documentary maker Gwendolyn Oxenham played futebol feminino for Santos FC, Brazil. The team hitchhiked to practice, shared their field with a horse and wore hand-
Learn to love the ups and downs of parenting. Understand your child and respond better to their needs by following advice from parenting experts. Accepting that every child is unique, Child Psychology
Sometimes I think of how I will describe New York to my children. I will tell them that the city was in so many ways, and for such a long time, the best and worst thing about my life. That it was a so
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The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into the global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN?
In August 1939, curators at the Louvre nestled the world's most famous painting into a special red velvet-lined case and spirited her away to the Loire Valley. So began the biggest evacuation of art a
Essential to understanding Southeast Asia in the 21st century, Hello, Shadowlands reveals a booming underworld of organised crime across a region in flux— a $100 billion trade that deals in narcotics,
Essential to understanding Southeast Asia in the 21st century, Hello, Shadowlands reveals a booming underworld of organised crime across a region in flux— a $100 billion trade that deals in narcotics,
Improve your performance and achieve your goals.Become fitter and stronger, relieve stress and anxiety and recover from injury faster and more effectively.Whatever your sport or level of fitness, this
Overcome passive behaviour and take ownership of your thoughts and feelings.Express yourself more clearly and learn to beat negative thinking, stand up for yourself and feel confident with this Practi
Create, enjoy and sustain a successful partnership.Understand your relationship needs and learn techniques that can make you happier and more fulfilled by drawing on a wide range of expert insights.Ps
Inspire others and achieve brilliant results. Explore the ideas, strategies and skills of famous leaders who achieved great things against all odds, and learn how to apply these to the opportunities a
Stand out from the crowd and achieve better results. Identify and develop the patterns of thought and behavior which are beneficial to you, helping you to succeed in the workplace by using neurolingui
Writers' relationships with their surroundings are seldom straightforward. While some, like Jane Austen and Thomas Mann, wrote novels set where they were staying (Lyme Regis and Venice respectively),
Maximise your happiness in the workplace.Stop negative thinking and tackle your problems at work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).Learn to control anger and frustration, reduce workplace anxi
Effectively understand yourself and others, to achieve a happier, healthier life.Improve your personal and professional relationships by learning a range of mental skills that can help you to successf
Learn to use the latest techniques to achieve a healthy state of mind and body.Become more energized by adopting quality sleep patterns, optimize mental and physical health by harnessing your natural
Karl Marx was one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century, inspiring revolutions and colossal political upheavals that have radically transformed the lives of millions of people and
Improve your thinking to improve the quality of your life.Learn how to bring philosophy into the real world, and become more aware, more reflective and more effective.This Practical Guide will show yo
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A Practical Guide to Positive Psychology will help you to look on the bright side and find your place in the world around you.With expert encouragement and guidance, you will set out your own positive
Ethical philosophy has a long and distinguished history, but how can you apply it to your life?This Practical Guide explores the alternative ethical philosophies and how we can all use these to aid us
Welcome to the wonderful world of graphene, the thinnest substance known to science.In 2003, Russian physicists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov found a way to produce graphene - the thinnest subst
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Published to coincide with the club's centenary celebrations, 100 Years of Leeds United tells the story of a one-club city and its tumultuous relationship with its football team.Since its foundation i
