An incisive account of how Mussolini pioneered populism in reaction to Hitler's rise-and thereby reinforced his role as a model for later authoritarian leaders
A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in space
What do ordinary citizens really want from their governments?
A powerful account of how coerced migration built the British Empire
A thousand-year history of how China's obsession with silver influenced the country's financial well-being, global standing, and political stability
A quirky, funny, and accessible blend of science and art that delves into the heart of Einstein's theory of relativity
A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the "queen of flowers" in art, medicine, cuisine, and more
This book casts a well-deserved spot-light on punctuation marks, mathematical symbols and glyphs; stalwarts of typography whose handy knack for summing up a command or concept in simple shorthand marshals our sentences, clarifies a calculation or adds som
The Banksy of The Bird World shares simple wisdom to help the birds we love to thrive. Bestselling author and illustrator, Matt Sewell, is back with his most inspirational book yet.
The First Crusade is one of the best-known and most written-about events in history. This book intends to address the history of the First Crusade from the perspective of the east, examining the role of the Byzantine Empire and its ruler, Emperor Alexios
