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

The world's most acclaimed classicist on whether and why the Classics still matter

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.

An inspiring anthem to the power, promise, and challenges of courage, the first in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from bestselling author Ryan Holiday.

The latest in the New York Times bestselling series: the life-changing power of integrity

Diaries, sketchbooks, common-places, notebooks, ledgers and ships' logs: how the blank book changed the way we think, and helped us change the world.

One of the world's most creative mathematicians offers new ways to look at maths - focusing on questions, not answers