Social sciences

'As an exploration of the social fabric of Afghan life, this book takes some beating' Daily Telegraph 'Åsne Seierstad is one of the greatest, most courageous journalists of our time. . . This is an important, heartbreaking book' Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation In this compelling, intimate and thought-provoking new book from the internationally bestselling author of The Bookseller

Tarot Emblemata is a magical and mystical tarot deck of Renaissance emblems with their original Latin and vernacular mottos.   Descended from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity, ancient mythology, and medieval bestiaries, Renaissance emblems are intimate illustrations; their accompanying mottos allegorically and symbolically express sentiments, concepts, societal concerns, and parables.

An Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

'A profoundly urgent intervention' Naomi Klein

Shouldn't we know what we're arguing about?

From one of the most influential thinkers of our time, an enlightening, essential account of how a fear of gender is fuelling reactionary politics around the world

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Find peace and serenity through the mindful art of stone stacking. This calming desktop kit includes: - 9 hematite stones - Beechwood tray - Bag of sand - 32-page book on the art of stone stacking

Desktop Strongman is based off the beloved carnival game and includes everything you need to become a high striker! Kit includes: - Rail - Pellet - Bell with sound - Hammer - 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game

A big story in a tiny book! This pocket-sized book tells the full story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, as he ventures from Halloween Town to discover Christmas Town and does his best to capture and spread the spirit of Christmas. Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King! Follow Jack Skellington on his nightmarish journey into Christmas Town and back through the pages of this tiny storybook. A c

A bumper book of over 60 projects and experiments to inspire and challenge budding young scientists.

From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . . Naughty and nice, unpredictable and typically tiny, fairies remain one of the most enduring folk creatures, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 90 fairies from aroun

From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia . . . Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little ency

'Singh is a brilliant young scholar and a gifted writer, and this remarkable book will change how you think about religion, spirituality, consciousness, and human nature' Paul Bloom

What are the origins of shamanism and what is its future? Do shamans believe in their powers? What exactly is trance? And what can we learn from indigenous healing practices?

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"Tanks are like dinner jackets", an Australian general once commented, "you don't need them very often, but when you do, nothing else will do."

An authoritative history of the tank and the remarkable individuals who designed them and fought in them, from a former officer and best-selling historian

Tanks are the ultimate embodiment of industrial age war

A thought-provoking journey through some of the strangest ways our brains can delude us and what these can teach us about medicine, narrative and being human

A ground-breaking guide to working with your hormones for better periods, more energy and improved health, from one of the UK's most trusted and influential health experts, Dr. Hazel Wallace (aka The Food Medic).

Infantilised: How Our Culture Killed Adulthood is the definitive grown-up's guide to a cultural landscape predicated on the primacy and constancy of youth.

A deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women in their own words.

An explosive account of one of the most hubristic mistakes in American political history: Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection despite mounting evidence of his decline, and his team's increasingly desperate efforts to hide it.

In Greek tragedy, the protagonist's effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy.