A talented young planetary scientist traces our centuries-old obsession with a seemingly desolate planet

A new and timely exploration of the long-term grieving process, from NYT-bestselling author and expert on grief and loss, Hope Edelman.

Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has remained an enigma despite his success. In this definitive biography of his life so far, Chris Salewicz draws on his own interviews with Page and those closest around him to unravel...

A guide for anyone looking to transition to a vegan lifestyle. With over 100 delicious recipes as well as practical, inspirational and reassuring advice from a food-writer who has been a vegan for thirty years.

A sourcebook and survey of the Enlightenment - its people, its horizons, its defining characteristics, its whole culture. This work follows the men and women of the Enlightenment in their search for definition and redefinition of...

A guide to ramen for the home cook, from the chef behind the beloved shop Otaku Ramen.

A masterpiece from the Orange Prize-winning, New York Times number one bestselling author of Commonwealth and Bel Canto: a story of love, family, sacrifice, and the power of place

The science-adventure story of the ... team who discovered the 'Ardi' skeleton, a human more than a million years older than the famous Lucy, and their 20-year quest to redefine our understanding of human evolution --

Following on from Chris Haddon's highly successful my cool motorcycle, my cool scooter showcases beautiful scooters from all corners of the world and celebrates the scooter's history thus far. The humble scooter is much more than...

A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life's work and journey, and why he will...

Both a travel narrative and cookbook filled with delicious Italian recipes, readers will enjoy Eating Italy and end up a better cook, growing alongside chef Jeff Michaud as he describes his travels throughout Italy and its food.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Pope and Mussolini tells the story of the bloody revolution that stripped the pope of political power and signaled the birth of modern Europe.

A sharp, often surprising, view of the classical world by a major classics scholar at Cambridge and author of The Glittering Prizes

The essays of Roberto Bolano in English at last.

Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials with this magnificent new novel, set ten years before Northern Lights and featuring his much-loved character, Lyra Belacqua.

In this completely revised and up-to-date edition, the world's most accomplished architects-Gehry, Pei, Meier, Nouvel, Piano, and 37 more-express their views on creativity, inspiration, and legacy in this visually stunning,...