Assuming an advanced civilisation possessed the capability to travel interstellar distances at a velocity of 0.1% of the speed of light, it could potentially establish colonies throughout the Milky Way Galaxy within a span of approximately 100 million years. This duration, while significant, is comparatively brief in light of the galaxy’s estimated age of over 13 billion years. And yet we see and hear nothing. The Universe seems empty and dead. However, given the possibility for the rapid g...

Popular blogger Cal Newport reveals the new key to achieving success and true meaning in professional life - the ability to master distraction.

A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experience. Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art, the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed art from the last 100 years. With the book's geographical organization and logistical details - including GPS coordinates, addresses, websites, and symbols indicating...

We tend to assume that we are the only living things able to experience feelings but have you ever wondered what’s going on in an animal’s head? From the leafy forest floor to the inside of a bee hive, The Inner Life of Animals opens up the animal kingdom like never before.

The first publication dedicated to artists' zines in North America, a revelatory exploration of an unexamined but thriving aesthetic practice

Acclaimed Mexican chef Enrique Olvera presents the ultimate insider’s guide to preparing and enjoying authentic tacos

Enrique Olvera is known for the sophisticated Mexican cuisine he serves at his globally renowned restaurants, including the iconic Pujol, in Mexico City. However, his true passion is the everyday taco, which he regards as the most ‘democratic’ of foods. In Sunny Days, Taco Nights, Olvera presents an in-depth exploration of the taco’s history and many different styles, ...

Does working abroad appeal to you? Does it sound like a great adventure or a perfect get away from your home country? Or perhaps the opportunity to experience a new country and a new culture? Do not underestimate the situation: career hunting abroad requires more than translating your CV! Different cultures all require their own approach.

An ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach will not work. Stop sending out hundreds of more or less similar applications every week. Each job, employer and count...

Are you struggling with money as a student? Do you want to improve your personal finances and live with less financial stress? Well then this is a book for you! My name is Franklin and I'm a 22-year-old international student living frugally in the Netherlands. I firmly believe that every student can manage their money effectively so they can have the freedom to do whatever they want with what they have.

It’s not about how much money you make, but how much money you need that makes a differen...

Pieter Hoff is the inventor of the Groasis Waterboxx. It was elected the 'Best of What's New 2010' by Popular Science, one of the most influential science magazines with over 3 million readers around the world.The Groasis Waterboxx beat 116 great products mostly from Fortune 500 companies; amongst them, the fantastic Apple iPad and the incredible Philips ledlamp.His innovation allows trees to be planted in deserts, on mountains, eroded areas, rocks and even in the ashes of burned forests. The...