Social sciences

It’s not always easy being a LEGO® minifigure. Welcome to the wacky LEGO world, where minifigures of all sorts navigate life, love, and leisure in miniature. Whether they are out at poker night, a first date, or group therapy, you’ll find that the lives of minifigures are not so different from our own—just without the fingers and noses. •    This comic take on an iconic brand will tickle the fan

‘This ad is gender neutral’, proclaimed a 2016 poster for the fashion brand Diesel; ‘I resist definitions’, announced a Calvin Klein ad in the same year, while a Louis Vuitton shoot featured Jaden Smith, son of actor Will Smith, wearing a skirt like a natural. Fashion magazines have printed countless features on the blurring of gender barriers, while brands including Yves Saint-Laurent, Gucci, Bur

Based on the success of her strikingly original storybook The Fairytale Princess, Su Blackwell’s sumptuous fairytale images, cut out from the pages of classic fables, are now brought to life in three dimensions in this beautiful paper theatre. Everything a child needs to re-enact the well-loved story of Sleeping Beauty is provided, including interchangeable scenery and delightful moveable versions

‘At a time when disconnection from wildlife threatens our mental health this book offers the perfect adaptor to plug our brains back into natures’ therapeutic socket. Page by page it reconnects us to the real, wild world we live in. A must-read for any modern-day Homo sapiens.’ – Chris Packham In The Wild Remedy, Emma Mitchell’s deeply personal account of her interactions with nature and its he

An essential book for understanding modern geopolitics and war from a renowned neuroscientist, brain surgeon and strategic advisor to the UK and US governments

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BENICIO DEL TORO, PRODUCED BY LEONARDO DICAPRIO Cuba, 1961. A failed invasion at The Bay of Pigs results in Fidel Castro tightening his hold over Cuba. José Miguel Battle Sr., a former cop and member of the counter-revolutionary group intent on overthrowing him, is captured. Miami, 1962. José Miguel Battle Sr. travels to the USA, chased from the isl

Queer people go through all kinds of unique milestones and rites of passage as we grow into our true selves. Whether you are coming out, attending your first Pride parade, or changing your pronouns, this book will help you enter these rites of passage thoughtfully and spiritually. Explore rituals for taking on a drag persona, hosting a funeral for your deadname, acknowledging chosen family,

Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what they do to get there. Holly Bellebuono shows you how the location of each hero's journey step is intimately tied to the challenges faced, setting the tone for the entire adventure. Once Upon a Place explores narrativ

Proof of an afterlife is vast, varied, and ancient. Now, meticulously compiled into one place, this evidence can be critically evaluated to resolve age-old controversy of survival beyond death. Equipping you with a tool kit drawn from science, philosophy, and legal reasoning, Oxford-educated physicist Chris Carter facilitates a thorough examination of the evidence and its corresponding count

Work with your shadows from a shamanistic point of view with Granddaughter Crow's four-step system. Organized by the four cardinal directions and the animal guides associated with each one—raven, snake, owl, and wolf—this book helps you find the beauty within your shadow without fear or shame. Each of the four main chapters features a variety of ways to explore each direction and animal thro

A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the secretive society. Manly P. Hall describes the ethical training of a Mason and the character traits he must "build" within himself.

Explore the fictional topography of the most inspiring world cities—including London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo—in this new book from the creators of the award-winning Atlas of Imagined Places. Did you know that James Bond and George Smiley were practically neighbors, or that girls-about-town Holly Golightly, Annie Hall, and Carrie Bradshaw all lived a couple of blocks f

Stencils are a technique with unlimited aesthetic adaptability and possibility—from ancient cave painting to contemporary graffiti. Beyond their unique stylistic expression, stencils offer practical benefits, including precision, unlimited duplication of a message or pattern, and speed. In this info-packed manual, artist C215 shares not only his expertise with stencils, but the stories and works o

From the national best-selling author of Girlhood, an examination of the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Melissa Febos discovered during a year of celibacy. A wise and transformative look at relationships and self-knowledge. In the wake of a catastrophic two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break—for three months she would abstain from dating, from relationships, a

The extraordinary true story of a small group of Frenchwomen, all Resistance members, who banded together in a notorious all female concentration camp to defy the Nazis and stay alive—from the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade's Secret War

A must-have for all witches and wanderers, this deck brings together Jungian psychology, witchcraft, timeless archetypes, fairytales, mythic landscapes, earth energies and folklore to gently guide you to discover the magic and power of the shadow self. Our shadow side is an essential part of our selves; understanding and working with it brings great strength, creativity and wholeness to

In 2000, a Chinese woman gave birth to twins in a bamboo grove, trying to avoid detection by the government because she already had two daughters. Two years later, an American couple travelled to Shaoyang to adopt a Chinese toddler they thought had been abandoned. Their understanding had been that China's brutal one-child policy was leading to hundreds of abandoned girls, desperate for the care of

A fascinating, wide-ranging and hugely readable biography of of the breast: think The Vagina Monologues meets Invisible Women with a sprinkling of The History of Art Without Men.

Based on the classic Smurfs comic books by Belgian artist Peyo, the beloved blue creatures come to life in Sony Pictures Animation's action-packed animated story of a young Smurf's search for the legendary Smurf Village, and her true purpose. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), sets out on her grand adventure accompanied by her brothers, Brainy (Danny Pudi), Hefty (Joe Manganiello), and Clumsy (Jack McBrayer

New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest places—and shows you how to apply these lessons to your own life.      In this inspiring guide, you´ll find game-changing tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving maximum fulfillment. Along the way, you'll:  •&#