After enduring a vicious bear attack in the Russian Far East''s Kamchatka Peninsula, a French anthropologist undergoes a physical and spiritual transformation that forces her to confront the tenuous distinction between animal and human.In the Eye of... Zobraziť viac
365 Gays of the Year is a celebration of Queer history told through one LGBTQ+ figure for each day of the year. Zobraziť viac
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard reveals the cultural history of the chicken. Zobraziť viac
Demonstrating how the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible represents the first, and one of the most elaborate, projects of 'peoplehood,' Wright tells the dramatic story of the Bible's origins in relation to 1) a longstanding political division between North... Zobraziť viac
'A crucial, riveting polemic in support of one of the most precious things humanity has built - democracy itself' OWEN JONES'Graham Smith shows what fools our rotten constitution makes of us, with a monarch as emblem of a country beset by nepotism,... Zobraziť viac
With more children on their way from England who need caring homes, Lillian and Grace must use every ounce of gumption to keep their mission alive. But when startling information about the past surfaces and a new arrival comes via suspicious... Zobraziť viac
An epic and highly readable investigation into our very earliest ancestors, focusing on the land corridor thorough which humans passed from Africa to Europe and the evidence left behind of their lives and deaths, struggles and beliefs. Zobraziť viac
Statistics in Plain English is a straightforward, conversational introduction to statistics. It starts with a brief overview of a statistic that describes what the statistic does and when to use it, followed by a detailed step-by-step explanation of... Zobraziť viac
An approachable, uplifting guide to finding happiness and leading a fulfilling life through the wisdom of famous humanists from the past and present Zobraziť viac
First published in Taiwan in 1995, The Membranes is a classic of queer speculative fiction in Chinese. Chi Ta-wei weaves dystopian tropes—heirloom animals, radiation-proof combat drones, sinister surveillance technologies—into a sensitive portrait of... Zobraziť viac
'What an incredible story! Dorian’s adventure is an inspiration for birders and non-birders alike.' David Lindo, author of The Urban BirderAt a personal and professional crossroad, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love and 618 bird species,... Zobraziť viac
DISCOVER THE SIX SECRETS TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AT ANY AGE FROM THE 102-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO KNOWS BETTER THAN ANYONE 'Astonishing. Truly one of the most inspirational women you'll ever meet' ELIZABETH DAY, How To Fail podcast 'You will love the stories... Zobraziť viac
A vivid account of the men and women who revealed the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the world, from the first decipherment of hieroglyphics to the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Zobraziť viac
What does the science of animal intelligence mean for how we understand and live with the wild creatures around us? Zobraziť viac
Create a Life You Love is a guided journey of self-discovery that will help you navigate your most life-defining decisions. With wit, warmth, and relatability, author and podcaster Stephanie May Wilson will help you answer important questions about who... Zobraziť viac
WINNER OF THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY ‘A narrative of startling originality … As discussions of Britain’s colonial legacy become increasingly polarised, we are in ever more need of nuanced... Zobraziť viac
Western culture has endlessly represented the ways in which love miraculously erupts in people’s lives, the mythical moment in which one knows someone is destined for us, the feverish waiting for a phone call or an email, the thrill that runs down our... Zobraziť viac
What if the ancient Greeks were right, and the universe really did spring into being out of chaos and the void? How could we know? And what must its first moments have been like? ... Zobraziť viac
Anger. Fear. Guilt. Denial. Silence. These are the ways in which ordinary white people react when it is pointed out to them that they have done or said something that has - unintentionally - caused racial offence or hurt... Zobraziť viac
Low life writer and alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. Now, at the age of fifty, he is living the life of a rock star, running three hundred hangovers a year and a sex life that would cripple Casanova... Zobraziť viac
