Why The West Rules - For Now - The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future (Morris Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Why The West Rules - For Now - The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future (Morris Ian)(Paperback / softback)

Why does the West rule? This title answers this provocative question, drawing on 15,000 years of history and archaeology, and the methods of social science

Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels: How Human Values Evolve (Morris Ian)(Paperback)

The best-selling author of Why the West Rules--for Now examines the evolution and future of human values Most people in the world today think democracy and gender equality are good, and that violence and wealth inequality are bad. But most people who lived during the 10,000 years before the

Extinction and Evolution - What Fossils Reveal about the History of Life (Eldredge Niles)(Paperback / softback)

'A splendidly illustrated and thoughtfully constructed account of one of the greatest ideas ever conceived by the human mind -- evolution.' --Donald C. Johanson, Founder of the Institute of Human Origins, and author of From Lucy to Language 'Splendid photographs, vivid language and concise text:

War: What is it good for? - The role of conflict in civilisation, from primates to robots (Morris Ian)(Paperback / softback)

A bold and controversial rethinking of the role of war in human history and how it will shape our future, sure to provoke debate, from the bestselling author of Why the West Rules - For

Goliath - Why the West Isn't Winning. And What We Must Do About It. (McFate Sean)(Paperback / softback)

What Do We Know and What Should We Do about the Future of Work? (Simms Melanie)(Paperback)

'An excellent summary of why and how we work.' People Management magazine What do we know about the current state of work and employment and what does the future of work look like? Professor Melanie Simms provides a far-reaching overview of paid employment in the UK, examining why we work, how we

Calculating the Cosmos - How Mathematics Unveils the Universe (Stewart Professor Ian)(Paperback / softback)

One of the world's great mathematicians explores the origins, history and future of the

Terracotta Warriors - History, Mystery and the Latest Discoveries (Burman Edward)(Paperback / softback)

A history of the famous Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China, exploring what we now know about it, what we still do not know and the theories that surround its

Future History of the Arctic - How Climate, Resources and Geopolitics are Reshaping the North and Why it Matters to the World (Emmerson Charles)(Paperback / softback)

Long at the margins of global affairs, the Arctic now finds itself at the frontline of issues which will challenge and define our world in the twenty-first century. This title weaves together the history of the region with reportage and reflection, revealing a vast and complex area, loaded with

So, about Modern Europe...: A Conversational History from the Enlightenment to the Present Day (Imhoof David)(Paperback)

The West - Europe and the USA - has kind of had its way with the world for a few centuries. Why else does everyone speak English, listen to hip-hop, and want to buy Mercedes? Starting with the Enlightenment, Europeans developed big ideas that have increased opportunities for people around the world

Subscribed - Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company's Future-and What to Do About It (Tzuo Tien)(Paperback / softback)

Why the West has Won (Hanson Victor Davis)(Paperback / softback)

This is a brilliant history of the rise to dominance of the West, exploring the links between cultural values and military

King Charles III (Bartlett Mike)(Paperback / softback)

A controversial 'future history play' explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous

How to Live - What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning, and Community (Valente Judith)(Paperback / softback)

The Rule of St. Benedict (the rule) arose in an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. The events that occurred in sixth-century Rome were much those like on

Political Order and Political Decay - From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalisation of Democracy (Fukuyama Francis)(Paperback / softback)

The most important book about the history and future of politics since The End of

The Inequality Crisis: The Facts and What We Can Do about It (Brown Roger)(Paperback)

What are the causes of the rise in economic inequality in the West and what can be done about it? Inequality has at last taken centre stage in the political discourse, but there is very little to explain the inequality debates and to offer solutions for the UK. Written by an award-winning academic

Rules of the Game - Jutland and British Naval Command (Gordon Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the Longman's History Today Book of the Year Award and the inaugural Westminster Medal for Military Literature, this book recreates the atmosphere of the British navy in the years leading up to Jutland and gives a superb account of the battle itself and its bitterly acrimonious

Despot's Accomplice - How the West is Aiding and Abetting the Decline of Democracy (Klaas Brian)(Paperback / softback)

Why the West is losing the global battle for democracy and how to start winning it

Sentient - What Animals Reveal About Our Senses (Higgins Jackie)(Paperback / softback)

An enthralling examination of some of the most remarkable creatures in the animal kingdom, and what they tell us about what it means to be

Football For Dummies (Murray Scott)(Paperback / softback)

Covering all the basics of the game, rules and tactics, as well as giving history of the sport and how it has evolved to the present day, this guide provides tips on football betting and supporting, essential coverage on the World Cup, and stats on current teams, players and managers both at home

History of the World in Seven Cheap Things - A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet (Patel Raj)(Paperback / softback)

A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the

The Wonder of Birds: What They Tell Us about Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future (Robbins Jim)(Paperback)

Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine (Morris Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What to Do about It (Fournies Ferdinand)(Paperback)

The New York Times bestselling guide to getting the best out of every employee-updated for the modern workplace Based on the actual experiences of 25,000 managers, Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do... gives you proven, straightforward methods that work on real jobs, in the real