Following on from Danubia and the bestselling Germania, Lotharingia is the final instalment in Simon Winder's hilarious and informative personal exploration of European history.

A concise volume of Karl Marx’s most famous works introduced by Professor Hugh Griffiths

From acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson, a brilliant and immersive study of one the most powerful tribes in the world today, computer programmers – where they come from, how they think, what makes for greatness in their world, and what should give us pause.

Marcus Collins, award-winning marketer and strategist to some of the world's biggest companies, explains why 'culture' is the key to influencing mass behaviour.

A celebration of the alphabet, from its beginnings to its pre-eminence as the organizing principle for the world's knowledge.

The renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher recounts the adventure story of his life and brush with death during his four-year wandering retreat, combined with innovative meditation techniques for a more enlightened and happier life.

An enthralling examination of some of the most remarkable creatures in the animal kingdom, and what they tell us about what it means to be human.

A narrative history of the Korean War by bestselling author Sir Max Hastings.

Learn how to be your own boss and spend more time living your life.

As seen on Channel 4's WWII Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails, this is the incredible story of four escape routes out of Nazi occupied Europe, of the Allied servicemen who used them, and of the men and women of the Resistance who risked their lives to create and run them.