An exposé of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army.
An absorbing, wide-ranging and incisive biography of celebrated composer Sergei Prokofiev.
A collection of essays that explores how reading shapes an individual’s life.
Shows how post-war pioneers reimagined what playgrounds could be.
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 vivid account of Marco Polo’s astounding, continent-spanning adventures.
A ground-breaking exploration of islands’ pivotal role in contemporary visual arts.
A close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay.
A provocative and original take on the relationship between ecology and architecture.
A valuable and timely account of attention, from neuroscience to surfing.
A new biography of pioneering scientist Robert Hooke, from method to influence.