The Story of Philosophy sees philosophy for what it is: a passionate, exhilarating quest for human understanding that cannot be reduced to dry categories or simple definitions. It's a story with plot twists, a murder,...

The multi-award-winning, million copy bestseller... 'the literary equivalent of a switch-back ride' - Sunday Times

Famed for his Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Caroll produced comic verse, puzzles and much more, all of which are included in this complete illustrated collection.

Fires is the best introduction to the full range and humanity of Carver's writing. It contains four essays, including a moving memoir od his father's working life in the saw-mills of the Pacific Northwest, a tribute to his mentor...

Takes you on a whirlwind tour of the last ten centuries of Western history. This book tells the story of godly scientists, shrewd farmers, cold-hearted entrepreneurs and strong-minded women. It states that our understanding of...

The need for sustainable development is already an undeniable fact. There is no question that ecological construction will predominate in projects during the 21st century.If green architecture is to be achieved,...

Suitable for those interested in learning about architecture including students and professionals, this book provides basic information and also guidance in terms of gaining insight into the subject. It focuses on some of the best...

Published on the centenary of his birth, this volume of the correspondence of T.S.Eliot covers the period from his childhood in St Louis, Missouri, until the end of 1922.

From hot dogs in Brooklyn to Manhattan's most chic restaurants, and including greenmarkets, corner bakeries, and ethnic eateries in all five boroughs, world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse reveals a palette of flavors, colors, images,...

These remarkable aerial photographs of the Earth will take children to a world of discovery. The supporting text reveals the fascinating story that each photograph tells.

From award-winning comedian, writer, producer and actress Amy Schumer comes The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, a thoughtful, honest and hysterical collection of (very) personal essays.

From Tuscan tomato and bread soup to monkfish stew, simple spaghettis or lemon and pistachio polenta cake, Made at Home is a colourful collection of the food that Giorgio Locatelli loves to prepare for family and...

Out of Australia's total population of around nine million, an estimated seven million people turned out to catch a glimpse of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1954.Sixty years later, in April 2014, television...