Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment.

Wonderful . . . a thoughtful discussion of what made [the Greeks] so important, in their own time and in ours. Natalie Haynes, Independent"

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

The adventurous stories of the greatest explorers in history.

An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism's enduring influence.

An updated edition of this hugely successful book, the most accessible history of world art ever assembled.

The book that changed the way we think: The book that launched Malcolm Gladwell and gave us the phrase 'tipping point'.

Examines the momentous turning points of 1941-1943: Hitler's invasion of Russia; America's entry into the conflict; the devastating Thousand Bomber Raids over Germany; the long struggle in the deserts of North Africa; and the defeat of the U-boats in the crucial Battle of the Atlantic.