After Slavoj Zizek, Frenchman Alain Badiou?whose work ranges from novels, poems, "romanoperas," and political treatises to math theory?is probably the world's best-known living philosopher. Featuring
A Graphic Guide to Walter Benjamin, tracing his influence on modern aesthetics and cultural history as well as his particular focus on the tension between Marxism and Zionism, and between word and ima
What really happens at the most fundamental levels of nature? From the earliest history of the atomic theory through to the Higgs boson, practicing physicist and CERN contributor Tom Whyntie gives us a mind-expanding tour of cutting-edge science in this brand new graphic guide.
A fascinating graphic guide to the political movements and philosophical roots of fascism, tracing the origins of its ideas to nineteenth-century traditions.Stuart Hood is a WWII POW escapee and subse
Designed to accompany the more extensive Teaching Numbers by Adrian Reynolds, this short book will not take long to read, but will be a great help to all those seeking to understand the book of Number
Designed to accompany Teaching Romans volume 1 and volume 2, this book will help you to understand the message of Romans. The sheer scale and depth of Romans make it challenging to teach, but Christ
The authors argue that the Nazis did not intend to physically destroy the European Jewish population but did so only because Hitler was unable to expel all the Jews because Western nations refused to
This is Richard Appignanesi's erudite investigation of Existentialism, the philosophical and cultural movement that prioritizes individual experience.Richard Appignanesi is a novelist, editor, publish
One of the most controversial figures in classical music, Richard Wagner's influence reaches as far as the film Apocalypse Now. Written by leading music critic Michael White, this graphic guide looks
How can you learn to be a better leader? Introducing Leadership is packed with examples of famous leaders who achieved brilliant things against all odds. You'll discover their ideas, strategies, and s
The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is regarded as the founder of Existentialism and a forerunner of postmodernism. Philosophy, in Kierkegaard's radical view, was of no use unless it permanently changed
This brand new graphic guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the schools of thought and key figures in continental philosophy. Christopher Kul-Want is the course director for the MA in Fine A
How can being more assertive help you? This book will teach you to overcome passive behavior and take ownership of your own thoughts and feelings without becoming aggressive. Experienced life coach Da
A brand new graphic guide from Brian Clegg, author of the best-selling Inflight Science, Introducing Infinity will teach you all you need to know about this big idea, from mathematicians driven mad by
The ability to make a successful transition into management is vital to anyone who wants to advance their career.Introducing Management explores the different management techniques and how to develop
Half a century of research has resulted in machines capable of beating the best human chess players and humanoid robots that can interact. But can machines really think? Is the mind just a complicated
What is psychotherapy? How can we choose wisely from so much on offer?This book provides a valuable summary of the main therapies: the "talking cures" of psychoanalysis, behavioral and cognitive techniques, somatic solutions, humanist gestalt and existential approaches, and individual and group therapies.
Mindfulness is about teaching yourself to be more aware of your body and your environment, more present in the here and now, more focused and able to make choices about where you direct your attention
G.W.F. Hegel's influential writings on philosophy, politics, history, and art are parts of a larger systematic whole. They are also among the most difficult in the entire literature of philosophy. Int
Dubbed "The Elvis of Philosophy," Slavoj Zizeck is both a serious revolutionary and an absurdist prankster, published in academic journals and Abercrombie & Fitch catalogs. Besides his work on pop
Introducing Genetics takes readers on a journey through this new science to the discovery of DNA and the heart of the human gene map. In everyday life, many of us increasingly have to make moral decis
Introducing Mathematics traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to topics such as algebra and
Margaret Thatcher's political career was one of the most remarkable of modern times. She rose to become the first woman to lead a major Western democracy, serving as British Prime Minister. Admired by
What does it take to be the best in sports? Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just want to perform a little better, this Introducing Practical Guide reveals clear mental exercises, point-by-point
What do scientists actually do? Is science ?value-free”? How has science evolved through history? Where is science leading us? Introducing Philosophy of Science is a clear and incisively illustrated m
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a branch of therapy widely regarded as effective in curing or alleviating numerous disorders, from anorexia to post-traumatic stress disorder. Introducing Cogniti
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to psychotherapy and organizational change popular among people keen to live fuller, more successful, and more rewarding lives. Whether you’re a salesp
Child psychology explains how children's brains work and develop on matters such as language, environment, and parental autonomy. This Practical Guide helps you to easily understand why your child dev
What is it about entrepreneurs or medal-winning athletes that makes them successful? What secrets about their brains could the rest of us benefit from knowing to improve our own careers? This accessib
One of modern philosophy’s most controversial and popular figures, this introduction presents Jean Baudrillard's radical thought, including his work on obesity, pornography, and terrorism, and his evo
Melanie Klein was the most innovative and influential child psychoanalyst in the first half of the twentieth century. Introducing Melanie Klein explores her progressive ideas. Her concepts of the depr
Introducing Barthes brilliantly elucidates Roland Barthes’ application of semiotics to literature, popular culture, clothes, and fashion, and explains why his thinking in this area made him a key figu
Nicolo Machiavelli's The Prince remains controversial in its electrifying frankness as a practical guide to power. Is it a how-to manual for dictators, or a subtle analysis of successful government? Introducing Machiavelli traces the colorful life of this paradoxical realist whose clear-sighted patriotism made him the first truly modern political scientist.
Jacques Derrida is the most famous philosopher of the late twentieth century. His philosophy is an array of rigorous tactics for destabilizing texts, meanings, and identities. Introducing Derrida intr
How do psychoanalysts conceptualize the mind? Why was Sigmund Freud so interested in sex? How does analysis work? Introducing Psychoanalysis offers insights into the nature of psychoanalytic theory an
Immanuel Kant laid the foundations of modern Western thought with his attempts to delimit human reason as an object of philosophical inquiry. The book centers on his seminal critiques of pure reason,
Between the end of World War II in 1945 and his death in 1980, Jean-Paul Sartre was the most famous French writer, as well as one of the best-known living philosophers. Introducing Sartre explains the
Introducing Political Philosophy explains the subject’s central concepts and presents the major political theorists from Plato to Michel Foucault. How did governments get started? Why should they be o
