In Tulip, Celia Fisher traces the story of this important and highly popular plant, from its mountain beginnings to its cultivation in the gardens of Mughul, Persian and Ottoman potentates, and its migration from East to West along the silk trading routes.

The genesis, sacrifice and enduring consequences of The Decembrist Revolt.

A beautifully history of imaginary animals from Palaeolithic art to Harry Potter.

A valuable and timely account of attention, from neuroscience to surfing.

An accessible introduction to the Indus, an extraordinary and tantalizing ‘lost’ ancient civilization.

A history of the circus that is as enchanting as a night at the big-top itself.