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
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen.Now Luca Caioli, author of
In the world of smartphones, instant internet access and on-demand documentaries, studying should be easier than ever. Yet all this background noise can make us unfocused and inefficient learners. So
A knowledgeable and charmingly-written compendium, 50 Dishes features China’s banquet-pleasing Peking Duck, Thai green curry and the comforting coq au vin of France. There are servings of Italy’s carb
Using examples from art, film, literature and the lives of famous people, this book explains psychoanalytical thinking, its relevance to everyday life, and its ability to illuminate the nature of huma
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
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents soccer has ever seen.Now Luca Caioli, author of b
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Mindfulness is the popular practice that helps you to appreciate your life, and to live with more joy and less stress.By bringing mindfulness into everyday actions – by listening to your body, becomin
In Science for Life acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg cuts through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet, to give a clear picture of wha
A master class for modern beginners and old hands alike.’ The Times (London)Actor, producer and director Ben Crystal revisits his acclaimed book on Shakespeare for the 400th anniversary of his death.
Building Self-Esteem brings you easy-to-follow techniques for improving your self-image. It's packed with practices from CBT and related disciplines so you can achieve a realistic and positive view of
Understand your team and get the best out of others. Empower your employees to create an effective team and motivate them to go the extra mile.A Practical Guide to Management uses expert insights, rea
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
No one ever expected the atom to be as bizarre, as capricious, and as weird as it turned out to be. Its tale is one riddled with jealousy, rivalry, missed opportunities and moments of genius.Piers Biz
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Long before the European Enlightenment, scholars and researchers working from Samarkand in modern-day Uzbekistan to Cordoba in Spain advanced our knowledge of astronomy, chemistry, engineering, mathem
Chomsky, Dawkins, Germaine Greer, Martin Amis . . . with regular TV appearances, newspaper columns and cultural commentary, intellectuals are indispensable characters of modern life. But what is an in
Having escaped domestic servitude in Germany by teaching herself to sing, and established a career in England, Caroline Herschel learned astronomy while helping her brother William, then Astronomer Ro
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
A Practical Guide to Counselling provides you with a hands-on understanding of how counseling works and how it can help people.Alastair Ross offers an invaluable guide to anyone interested in learning
Olympus, the Grand Canyon, Uluru and the Serengeti: national parks are home to the wonders of our natural world.Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar explores the greatest national parks of the wor
To do: increase productivity.Take the stress out of work, defeat 'information overload' and be more efficient.Whether you are overwhelmed by your to-do list, or just get stressed looking at your full
Over eleven months from June 1948 to May 1949, British and American aircrafts carried out the most ambitious airborne relief operation ever mounted, flying 2.3 million tons of supplies on 277,500 flig
Explosive advice from LA's mysterious online columnist, Dear Coquette.With her merciless and razor-sharp wit, bolted to one of the most finely-tuned moral compasses out there, the Coquette has been di
We all need to negotiate in our professional and personal lives ? whether it’s devising agreements with clients or solving issues with our family. The implications of these negotiations can be huge, a
Explosive advice from LA's mysterious online columnist, Dear Coquette.With her merciless and razor-sharp wit, bolted to one of the most finely-tuned moral compasses out there, the Coquette has been di
In a philosophical polemic in the tradition of On Bullshit, James Garvey mourns the death of proper debate and reminds us of the value of rational argument.Philosopher James Garveydescribed by the Gua
Overcome fears, manage negativity and improve your life with A Practical Guide to CBT.Change can often seem like an impossible task, but this practical book will help you put it into perspective. Usin
Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them at their awe-inspiring best.Featuring selections from around the globe, an
Barry Stone, author of 1,001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die, delves into some of the lesser-known aspects of the world's most famous and not-quite-famous-yet trails.The perfect accompaniment
What would Kant’s sexts look like? How would Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir break up? What would Confucius think of Tinder?Love Voltaire Us Apart is a hilarious spoof relationship guide with
The story of the jet engine has everything: genius, tragedy, heroism, a world war, the individual vs. the state, and an idea that would change the world. Frank Whittle always maintained that he was he
Sociology is interested in the way citizens shape a society and the way a society shapes its citizens. Simply, it is the study of how society functions, or how it doesn’t.In the series’ inimitable sty
If you’ve ever dreamed of completing an epic journey behind the wheel, The 50 Greatest Road Trips is for you. Packed full of the world’s most exotic, exciting and iconic road-trips, this compelling re
