An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work.

Have you always wanted to know what makes an ordinary person commit a crime? Explore the dark side of human nature with this beginner's guide to criminology. From understanding criminal motivation to how crime is policed and prevented, there has never been a more important moment to grasp how crime affects our lives today and how it might tomorrow.

From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of giants and witches, this book is a beginner's guide to this world of myth and wonder.

If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, this approachable little book will take you on a whirlwind tour of the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behaviour has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

An in-depth and illustrated guide to the epic lives of Tolkien's heroes.

The curious world of conspiracy theories is unbelievable and scarily believable in equal measure. The Little Book of Conspiracy Theories is an insight into this shocking and mysterious world. Discover how popular theories originated and took root, what they claim, and how "the truth" has been covered up with this introductory guide.