Is it a state? An empire? Is Europe ruled by Germany or by European bureaucrats? Does a single European economy exist after all these years of economic integration? And should the EU have been awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2012? This book offers an int
A masterpiece which brings to life an extraordinarly turbulent and dramatic era of revolutionary change.The Pursuit of Power draws on a lifetime of thinking about nineteenth-century Europe to create an extraordinarily rich, surprising and entertaining panorama of a continent undergoing drastic transformation.
For most parents, the digital landscape that our kids and teens are growing up in is uncharted territory. How do we know if they're happy? How do we talk to them about sex and relationships? How do we give them the new tools they need when we don't have t
The most beautiful guide to the Danish custom of hygge, the everyday life philosophy for better living. Hygge is a feeling of belonging and warmth, a moment of comfort and contentment.
Drawing upon paintings as a means of inspiration and solace, Andre teaches us what it means to be happy and how to recognise joy in our lives. From the birth of happiness in youth, to the return of happiness after a period of pain and solitude, Andre ta
How to Eat is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. How to Eat explains what it means to eat as a meditative practice and that the results of mindful ea
How to Relax is part of a new series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise.
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the bestselling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges. Now, in Homo Deus, he examines our future with his trademark blend of science, history, philosophy and every discipline in between.
Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House, this title offers insight into the lives of Russia's most famous oligarchs.
The words that failed were words of hope. But they did not fail at all times and everywhere. These gripping pages teem with words of defiance and optimism, sounds and images of tenacious life and adventurous modernism, music and drama, business and philosophy, poetry and politics.
An instant popular science classic that explains the mysteries of physics for readers of all ages.
Contrary to popular belief, the business world is not that complicated. While every industry and every profession requires specific expertise, the truth is that the 'business of business' is relatively simple. For the past seven years, Geoffrey James has written a daily blog that's become one of the most popular business-focused destinations on the web.
An inspirational book about leadership from the most successful British football manager of all time.
Why questions are so important, what questions you should ask yourself as a leader, and what questions you should be asking your team.
When asked to talk to students at Broome Community College in upstate New York in the spring of 2011, the author wrote a simple list often things he wished he'd heard when he was their age. After giving the speech, he posted the text and slides to his pop
Presents what you need to know about modern physics, the universe and our place in the world in seven lessons. In this introduction to modern physics, the author explains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex
Written by the author of Our Iceberg is Melting That's Not How We Do It, this book tells the story of a clan of meerkats who live in the Kalahari. Well organised and efficient, the colony enjoys many years of successful growth, until it suddenly comes und
Reveals the history of twentieth-century communist Europe told through its buildings. This is a book about power, and what power does in cities. It is a journey of discovery, plunging us into the maelstrom of socialist architecture.
HAPPINESS IS . . . IN THE MOMENT brings a mindfulness spin to the brand and reminds us to slow down and appreciate the simple moments in life