Freedom is not just an absence of evil but a presence of good. The moment you believe freedom is given, it is gone. There is no freedom without solidarity; freedom for you means freedom for me. Zobraziť viac
Control the sea, and you control everything...a gripping tale of naval warfare, dynastic rivalry, and technical innovation, from the author of the classic work Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World... Zobraziť viac
A collection of writings that sets out Kengo Kuma’s theories of architecture, but also a left field critique of where the architecture world finds itself today. Kengo Kuma is one of Japan’s leading architects and Professor Emeritus at the University of... Zobraziť viac
The Bible observes that God made humanity ‘for a while a little lower than the angels’. If humans are that close to angels, does the difference lie in human sexuality and what we do with it? Much of the political contention and division in societies ... Zobraziť viac
What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement? To answer that question, longtime Morningstar columnist and podcaster Christine Benz asked 20 retirement thought leaders to go deep on a single lesson that they believe contributes to... Zobraziť viac
From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world’s most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond... Zobraziť viac
We live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable. How should we deal with what we don’t know? And what role do chance, luck and coincidence play in our lives? David Spiegelhalter has spent his career dissecting data in order to understand risks and... Zobraziť viac
Do you know your ET from your AI? Do you know the year 2001: A Space Odyssey was released ? Put your knowledge to the test with over 1,000 questions about all things sci-fi!Whether you're breaking out of the Matrix or escaping the Terminator, there are... Zobraziť viac
How the groundbreaking science of body clocks can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health. Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronised to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behaviour... Zobraziť viac
Drawing on decades of conversations with practising artists, Martin Gayford offers intimate insight into the practice, meaning and potential of painting. Painting is an almost inconceivably ancient activity that remains vigorously alive in... Zobraziť viac
The remarkable stories of beloved pets – from the famous and unusual to the everyday – memorialized at burial sites around the world, accompanied by a rich selection of archival photos and the author’s evocative images of their final resting places... Zobraziť viac
The "Where Architects Stay"-Series heads towards the Sea: Stylish vacation accommodations at the coasts of Western Europe where architects would stay themselves when traveling... Zobraziť viac
A gripping and entertaining memoir that shines a rare light on an industry that is disrupting our lives.Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he'd seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor... Zobraziť viac
Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world. Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art projects... Zobraziť viac
Award-winning author of The Parisian and Enter Ghost Isabella Hammad delivered the Edward W. Said Lecture at Columbia University nine days before 7 October 2023. The text of Hammad’s seminal speech and her afterword written in the early weeks of 2024... Zobraziť viac
Covering everything from Basilisks to Zouwus, Harry Potter: The Creatures of the Wizarding World is a visual guide to the magical creatures from all eight Harry Potter and three Fantastic Beasts films... Zobraziť viac
Discover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm. In this illustrated guide, style writer Josh Sims explores the rise of the world's biggest sportswear company from its humble beginnings in Oregon to... Zobraziť viac
Told in revelatory detail, this is the definitive exploration of the writing, recording and release of John Lennon’s celebrated fourth solo album Mind Games... Zobraziť viac
Princess Marie-Chantal’s must-have parenting resource for the modern age, now fully revised and updated... Zobraziť viac
A richly illustrated publication that explores the networks of contacts and exchanges spanning Afro-Eurasia from 500 to 1000 ce, highlighting how the movement of people, objects and ideas shaped cultures and histories. The term ‘Silk Road’ conjures... Zobraziť viac
