The first truly global history of work, an upbeat assessment from the age of the hunter-gatherer to the present day

Explore the scandalous and salacious side of literary history, featuring anecdotes about both canonical authors and lesser-known individuals from the British Library archives, retold alongside original illustrations and first-hand documents.

Twelve early pieces never before collected that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.

Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose.

A beautifully illustrated, practical book for any gardener who cares about protecting wildlife and gardening for a sustainable future.

Inspired by forests, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees is a gorgeously illustrated collection, a love letter to the wonder of trees – and how they make our world, stretch our minds and rewild our landscapes and lives.

The only book you need to read to understand the events of the past four years in Trump's America, from the prize-winning Russian-American New Yorker writer.

A legendary guide to the craft of writing, with more than a million copies sold worldwide