This book uses history and archaeology to examine the origins of major monotheistic religions: describing the contexts of times, places and societies where Mormonism, Islam,…
Welcome to the clever world of computers with this fast-fact-packed exploration of micro-chipped marvels. It''s the perfect way for children aged 9+ to brush up on their S.T.E.M.…
Recounting a walk of twenty miles across Beijing, Long Peace Street takes the reader on a journey through the city’s recent history, explaining how the present and future of the…
Maths is all around you, it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Fractions, discover how we use fractions and decimals to, among many other things,…
Women’s medicine highlights British female doctors’ key contribution to the production and circulation of scientific knowledge around contraception, family planning and sexual…
This book helps children learn how to learn to think rationally with logic puzzles, challenges and activities. It encourages the reader to think outside the box, take creative…
The book explains how and why nuclear weapons cooperation between the US and its allies has evolved since the 1950s. By bringing institutional perspectives to the study of how…
Get to know the icky but important MUD that keeps nature running!It''s time to show MUD some LOVE! This book is an icky, drippy celebration of the incredible work mud does all day…
Forest are full of life and fun to investigate! Find out about the birds that live in a forest. See how the seasons affect them. Learn how they find food, take shelter and keep…
Learn about the solar system by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for…
Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful digestive processes that keep you healthy and make you unique.In Food and Digestion, find out about…
This is the first book-length study of Sara Paretsky’s detective fiction. Paretsky is known for her influential V.I. Warshawski series, which transformed the masculine hard…
A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about light. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of an annoying dog by scaring him with a…
Who needs a Prince Charming when you''re busy running the world?Do you know about the fierce and fearsome pirate who dared to challenge the Queen of England? Or the Indian…
The book focuses on the interpretation of Shakespeare film adaptations in commercial film genres, from the classical Hollywood era to contemporary blockbuster cinema. Its genre…