A richly illustrated, compelling account of contemporary Brazilian art.
An exploration of the Minoans, from cultural sophistication to enduring legacy.
A sweeping, reflective history of how we’ve tried to understand the universe.
Biscuits and Cookies explores the abundant history of this versatile snack.
In Coffee: A Global History, Jonathan Morris explains how the world acquired a taste for coffee, yet why coffee tastes so different throughout the world. Written in an engaging... Læs mere
A culinary exploration of Rome, which expands to take in global civilization.
A profoundly enlightening look at loneliness in modern life.
The sadness, as well as the joy, of unexpected discoveries.
A vivid journey through the gastronomical, botanical, cultural and political history of beans.
Martha Jay traces the history of the allium family – onions, shallots, garlic, chives, and leeks – back to the earliest civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and the recipes of ancient Mesopotamia.
A new history of the radio, describing its technological, political and social evolution, and how it emerged from Victorian experimental laboratories to become a near-ubiquitous presence in our lives.
A compelling guide to prediction, a subject that is vital to modern existence.