The riveting history of the strange science of the 'Normal', and the origins of an anxiety-ridden modern obsession

A practical guide to getting shit done, everyday: no jargon, no guff, no unworkable theories.

An entertaining collection of strange, delightful and unexpectedly apt words from the origins of English.

A ground-breaking examination of the societal impact of fear that gives us a thrilling insight on world history

A pathbreaking exploration of interoception, the 'inner sense' governing our mental health, physical wellbeing and stress management

Bestselling keynote speaker's timely take on the future with artificial intelligence

A revealing history of the future as a political idea, from the Enlightenment to the climate crisis and global warfare

Explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. This book discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections and examines the influence of money on modern medicine.

Today we view Cezanne as a monumental figure, but during his lifetime (1839-1906), many did not understand him or his work. This book tells the story of an artist who was never accepted into the official Salon: he was considered a revolutionary at best and a barbarian at worst, whose paintings were unfinished, distorted and strange.

A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)