A history of tomb-raiders in Egypt since antiquity.
An enlightening, entertaining look at that most peculiar bird, the cuckoo.
A scientific and cultural history of weeds, from unwanted intruder to beautiful ornament.
An absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography of celebrated composer Sergei Prokofiev.
A rollicking account of pirates’ codes, the strict rules essential for survival at sea.
The history and artistic heritage of the much-mythologized ancient Phoenicians.
A valuable and timely account of attention, from neuroscience to surfing.
A rich and original history of Edo, the shogun’s city that became modern Tokyo.
A wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated history of mermaids and merman.
A compelling, timely exploration of Fernando Pessoa’s profound, innovative ideas.
A vivid account of the life and work of Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli.
A new account of the Barbarians, from Stone Age to the Roman empire.