On the New looks at the economies of exchange and valuation that drive modern culture's key sites: the intellectual marketplace and the archive. As ideas move from one context to another, newness is created. This continuous shifting of the line that separates the valuable from the worthless,
Miles Avery drives his wife, Jacqueline, to the station. At the station, she gets out, takes an overnight bag from the back seat, then turns towards the platforms. This is the last anyone sees of her. Three weeks later, Miles calls the police. Enquiries are made, but there is no evidence of her
A unique look at the development of the Land Rover, this is thestory of the simple four-wheel drive vehicle born out of post-war austerity that became a global byword for toughness and rugged styleLaunched in 1948, theLand Rover owed its low-key existence to shoestring British ingenuity and
At the heart of developed societies today lies an insatiable drive for wealth and prosperity. Yet in a world ruled by free market economics, there are both winners and losers. The benefits enjoyed by the privileged few come at the expense of the many. In this important new book, Stephan Lessenich
What drives artists to represent people as they do? This question, at the heart of figurative art, and how we represent ourselves as a society, is especially relevant today. Author Charlotte Mullins picks up the conversation at a time when the art world is influenced by the proliferation of images
A groundbreaking look at why our interactions with others hold the key to success, from the bestselling author of
How relationships can drive successful negotiation, from an award-winning faculty member at the Wharton School of
Do you long to drive a Ferrari at top speed on the open road, but find yourself always stuck on the freeway during rush hour? Do you wonder how you can feel like 'not enough' and 'too much' at the same time? Like the rain forest, are you sometimes intense, multilayered, colorful, creative,
A groundbreaking look at why our interactions with others hold the key to success, from the New York Times bestselling author of Think Again, Originals, and the forthcoming Hidden PotentialFor generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck
The graphics distil the latest research into psychology and neuroscience, alongside explanations of what exactly this means for teenagers and what they can do with these insights in practice. We know more than ever about the science of learning, and now everyone can quickly tap into the success
Imagine, at a terrifyingly aggressive rate, everything you regularly use is being equipped with computer technology. Think about your phone, cameras, cars - everything - being automated and programmed by people who in their rush to accept the many benefits of the silicon chip, have abdicated their
We all know french fries are golden, crispy, and delicious. But before you eat them at the drive-in, a baseball game, or the county fair, have you ever wondered where this plate of scrumptious fries starts?Do they grow on a bush or in a tree?What if fries are really something else in
A roadmap for software product teams on designing a great user experience There was a time when companies could get away with mediocre product experiences. But not any more. Today, consumers expect products that delight. Once someone begins using a digital product, their unique experience unfolds
The only way for HR professionals to ensure sustainable top performance from their workforce is by taking a people-focused approach to their employees. To outperform their competitors, businesses need happy, engaged and committed employees performing to their full potential. Investing in new
WHAT'S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY?Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales--the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring--sunny
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark