Delve into the lives, inspirations, motivations, and achievements of the greatest scientists in the world and through all time.Explore the stories of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential scientists with this innovative and boldly visual book of biographies. From mathematicians...

Democracy was born in Athens. From its founding myths to its golden age and its chaotic downfall, it's rich with lessons for our own times.Why did vital civil engagement and fair debate descend into paralysis and populism? Can we compare Creon to Trump, Demokratia...

Denmark has an international reputation for being one of the happiest nations in the world, andand hyggeand is widely recognised to be the magic ingredient to this happiness.Hyggeand has been described as everything from "the art of creating intimacy", "cosines of the soul", "the...

Described as 'a rich, reverberative dance with memories of a haunted city' (LA Times), the poems of the prize-winning debutand Dancing in Odessaand by Ilya Kaminsky, author ofand Deaf Republic,and draw on archetype, myth and Russian literary figures. Tightly realised domestic settings are invigorated...

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Despite the West's growing involvement in Muslim societies, conflicts, and cultures, its inability to understand or analyze the Islamic world threatens any prospect for East-West rapprochement. Impelled by one thousand years of anti-Muslim ideas and images, the West has failed to engage in any...

Despite their differences, sisters Viann and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent...

DEVASTATINGLY AFFECTING'and THE TIMES'EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING'and OBSERVERIn 1933, as Hitler came to power, schoolteacher Anna Essinger hatched a daring plan: to smuggle all her pupils out of Nazi Germany under the nose of the Gestapo.The - mostly Jewish - children who escaped found a safe...

Development Pathways presents evidence-based comparative analysis of economic and social developments in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh since they gained independence in 1947. Pakistan was further subdivided in 1971 when Bangladesh became independent. In 1947 these countries were mired in poverty, illiteracy, poor health status,...

'Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity. All over the world, a standard bearer for the rights of the truly downtrodden, a very British girl who transcended...

Did Osho truly die a natural death? Or were there other forces at play? 27 years after Osho's death, investigative journalist Abhay Vaidya reveals shocking details of the case that he tracked for nearly three decades.Osho's death on 19th January, 1990 triggered intense factional...

Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you'll spend about 33 years in bed?Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this...

Did you know that the sun sign you thought was yours may not be? Did you know that the sun sign you have been referring to could be different from the one that really belongs to you, according to your birth chart and Vedic...

Dignity plays a central role in current thinking about law and human rights, but there is sharp disagreement about its meaning. Combining conceptual precision with a broad historical background, Michael Rosen puts these controversies in context and offers a novel, constructive proposal.

Dilli,Hindustan ka Dil...Through nuanced translations of four Urdu narratives spanning the period of turmoil that led to the Revolt of 1857, and culminated in the fall of the Mughal Empire, this compelling volume reveals the tragic and affecting story of a royalty in decline.Vividly...

Dinesh D'Souza, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller America: Imagine a World Without Her, has a warning: We are on the brink of losing our country forever. After eight years of Obama, four years-or possibly eight years-of Hillary Clinton as president of...

Magisterial ... Immensely readable' Douglas Alexander,and Financial Times'Insightful, productively provocative and downright brilliant'and New York TimesA compelling history of catastrophes and their consequences, from 'the most brilliant British historian of his generation' (The Times)Disasters are inherently hard to predict. But when catastrophe strikes, we...

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why...

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered themWritten in plain English,and The Chemistry Bookand is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from...

Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the globe!Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything...

Discover how-and why-Black, Indigenous, and people of color in America experience societal, economic, and infrastructural inequality throughout history covering everything from Columbus's arrival in 1492 to the War on Drugs to the Black Lives Matter movement. From reparations to the prison industrial complex and...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Chinese CinderellaPuffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella.Born into the world with her story already...

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occultand charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from...

Discover the big ideas behind more than 90 of history's most important legal rulings and milestone laws - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century.From the philosophical, religious, and moral codes of the world's earliest societies, such as the Law Code of Hammurabi...

Discover the conspiracies of Zionists about greater Israel in Urdu language. The author of this Urdu book is un-known but this book is translated by Mohammad Yahya Khan. Yahoodi Protocols Urdu book is written by a Jewish person in which he narrated the plannings...

Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today.Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern...

Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the founder and chairman of AccuWeather!Join AccuWeather founder and chairman Dr. Joel N. Myers on a journey from the beginning of time to the modern day to see...

Discover the inspirational lives of fifty women from across South Asia - the perfect present for all supergirls in the making!Through the fascinating, empowering stories of 50 famous and under-celebrated women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, South Asian girls will...

Discover the life and work of Frida Kahlo in this introduction to the iconic Mexican artist. Although her body of work is relatively small, Frida Kahlo has inspired adoration and admiration that few other artists have attained. This accessible and elegant book offers full...

Discover the most important and groundbreaking milestones in the history of medicine, and the people behind them.From ancient herbal remedies to modern drugs, this accessible medical reference book explores the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine.Inside the pages of...

Discover the stories behind thirty of the world's most wonderful places with this 1,000-piece puzzle and foldout map based on theand New York Timesand bestsellerand Accidentally Wes Anderson.Congratulations! You've found the missing piece for your curious coffee-table collection. Your task: Assemble a gallery wall...

Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place.Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsperson's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible...

Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic, book-long timeline of over 7 million years.When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the War of Jenkins' Ear? Who was Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most decisive moments...

Discover two sides of history with the Time Travel Twins!Twins, Scarlett and Tom, are studying the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons at school and they have a homework project to do. When Tom's struggling for inspiration, Grandad comes to the rescue with his time machine. Tom...

Discover your amazing world through curious and fascinating up-close photography!Transform the ordinary into something extraordinary with exciting micro and macro photography! Bugs andamp; Butterfliesexplores all things creepy and crawly, pairing extreme, hyper-detailed images of butterfly wings, honeybee eyes, and spider legs with fun facts,...

Discovering the important position that women have held in history, this book illustrates the roles that women played in family life. In ancient Rome women were allowed little formal power in society but exerted power behind the scenes.

Dissects how competing, increasingly strident visions of India will shape its destiny for decades to come.Over a billion Indians are alive today. But are some more Indian than others? To answer this question, central to the identity of all who belong to modern India,...

Dizzying and fragrant . . . truly a captivating achievement!' Aimee Nezhukumatathil'If you read this book you will be changed . . . this book feels like an actual elixir' Kiese Laymon'Aand fascinating tale of discovery, wonder, and revolution' Matthew StanleyTwo friends in a...

Do We Not Bleed? Reflections of a 21st-Century Pakistani is a passionate, illuminating book about contemporary Pakistan. Comprising original profiles of diverse Pakistanis-some of whom are internationally feted and many others who are relatively unknown-as well as essays that examine the major fault lines...

Welcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book5 in the series that Stephen King calls a driving, torrential narrative'.Night is falling in the FAYZ. Permanently. The gaiaphage has blotted out the sun and the barrier that surrounds the town of Perdido Beach is turning...

Do you find joy in the smallest achievements?Find your own pocket of calm in the mindful practice of folding paper cranes with this beautiful and charmingly unique guide._______The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness.According to tradition, if...

Do you know a capella from zarzuela, or your major from your minor? Can you distinguish between a serenade and a symphony? If you only have 30 seconds, there is time - using this book - to understand the creative journey taken by classical...

'Do you see your son, standing over there, in the antechamber? Well, I am going to shoot him.'The story of the great and mad Cambyses, King of Persia, told by part-historian, part-mythmaker Herodotus of Halicarnassus.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday....

Do you struggle to remember people's names at social events or business networking meetings? How often do you forget where you left your keys or your phone? Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why?A leading memory expert, Phil Chambers shows you...

Does Islam as a religion oppress women? Is Islam against democracy? In this classic study, internationally renowned sociologist Fatema Mernissi argues that women's oppression is not due to Islam because this religion celebrates women's power. Women's oppression, she maintains, is due to political manipulation...

Does your boss, officemate, or family member have an important question or assignment, and you're unsure what your answer should be? Take the guesswork out of the equation withand The Office Answer Wheel, a humorous gag gift with a sarcastic office twist.The kit includes...

Donald Trump won the presidency by being a one-man wrecking ball against ourdysfunctional and corrupt establishment.and Now Ann Coulter, with her uniqueand insight, candor, and sense of humor, makes the definitive case for why weand should all join his revolution.and The media have twisted...

Donna Nightshade's first rule of composting: shred. Things rot quicker that way - cabbages, flowers, dead bodies... When Donna branches out from floristry to private investigation and opens The End of the World Detective Agency, the last thing she expects is to have a...

Don't miss the brand-new Christmas read from the No.1and Sunday Timesand bestselling author Dilly Court!As the first Christmas snowflakes fall, Rosalind finds herself pregnant and alone…Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood. But the happiest time of the year is marred by the...

Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-FictionIndigenous Writers' PrizeUTS Glenda Adams Award for New WritingLonglisted for the 2023 Stella PrizePrime Minister's Summer Reading List 2022, Grattan InstituteWe Come with This Placeand is a remarkable book, as rich, varied and surprising as the vast landscape in which...