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 captivating A-Z compendium of our fixations by the bestselling author of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher

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

A major new history of the Cold War: exploring the conflict through the minds of the people who lived it.

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.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller that shows why slowing down is the key to getting ahead.

Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google.