An exploration of Oscar Wilde’s self-creation as a ‘work of art’.
One of the 20th-century's most influential political thinkers, Hannah Arendt.
A fully up-to-date view of the remarkable cosmic objects, asteroids.
A beautifully illustrated account of the botanical and cultural faces of the ash tree.
For a sparsely populated region on the edge of Europe, Scandinavia has attracted an unusual degree of interest during the twentieth century. This book advocates a government-funded welfare state, an egalitarian tax system and strict job regulation.
The natural and cultural history of an opportunistic omnivore, the raccoon.
An analysis of the extraordinary films and life of Werner Herzog.
A fragrant, unpredictable ramble through the world of cut flowers.
A history of the sweet treats jam, jelly and marmalade.
A rich and revealing account of the ancient, enigmatic Aztec civilization.
A new look at the story of spectacles, through history, art and literature.
A history of space exploration, from the 1960s space race to the present day.