Bestselling keynote speaker's timely take on the future with artificial intelligence

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

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

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

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.

Suitable for those with an interest in conquest, self-defense, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, this book teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.