Why We Make Art: And Why It Is Taught (Hickman Richard)(Paperback)

Why We Make Art: And Why It Is Taught (Hickman Richard)(Paperback)

In this thorough and accessible text, Richard Hickman rejects the current vogue for social and cultural accounts of the nature of art-making in favour of a largely psychological approach aimed at addressing contemporary developmental issues in art education. This second edition will be an important

Pretentiousness: Why it Matters (Fox Dan)(Paperback / softback)

What is pretentiousness? Why are we afraid of it? And more controversially: why is it vital to a thriving culture? Drawing on the author's own experiences growing up and working at the more radical edges of the arts, this book is a timely defence of pretentiousness as a necessity for innovation and

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Walker Matthew)(Paperback)

'Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book...Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.' --Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this 'stimulating and important book'

Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? (An Kyung)(Paperback)

What is contemporary art? What makes it contemporary? Who is it for? And why is it so expensive?From museums and the art market to biennials and the next big thing, Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? offers concise and pointed insights into today's art scene, decoding artspeak, explaining what

Art of Gathering - How We Meet and Why It Matters (Parker Priya)(Paperback / softback)

We spend our lives gathering - first in classrooms and then in meetings, weddings, conferences and away days. Yet so many of us spend this time in underwhelming moments that fail to engage us, inspire us, or connect us. We've all sat in meetings where people talk past each other or go through the

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense (Wright Tom)(Paperback)

What does Christianity stand for in the 21st century? How can we believe it? Why do we need it? In this modern classic, bestselling author Tom Wright invites you on a journey into the heart of Christianity and shows you how it can be lived authentically today. Taking the reader through the

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense (Wright N. T.)(Paperback)

Why is justice fair? Why do we crave relationships? Why are so many people pursuing spirituality? For two thousand years Christianity has claimed to answer these mysteries, and in Simply Christian, renowned biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright demonstrates that it still does so today

On Humanism (Norman Richard)(Paperback)

What is humanism and why does it matter? Is there any doctrine every humanist must hold? If it rejects religion, what does it offer in its place? Have the twentieth century's crimes against humanity spelled the end for humanism?On Humanism is a timely and powerfully argued philosophical defence of

Marxism and Literary Criticism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

Is Marx relevant any more? Why should we care what he wrote? What difference could it make to our reading of literature? Terry Eagleton, one of the foremost critics of our generation, has some answers in this wonderfully clear and readable analysis. Sharp and concise, it is, without doubt, the most

Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

Explaining what art is and what's not art. What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through

Maths Unwrapped (Ribbing Mattias)(Paperback)

Why do so many of us struggle to remember the math we were taught at school? The answer is that we can successfully memorize things for a short period but we only retain those memories long term if we understand them. Mattias Ribbing is a Grand Master of Memory who will show you how to remember

Mouthfeel: How Texture Makes Taste (Mouritsen Ole)(Paperback)

Why is chocolate melting on the tongue such a decadent sensation? Why do we love crunching on bacon? Why is fizz-less soda such a disappointment to drink, and why is flat beer so unappealing to the palate? Our sense of taste produces physical and emotional reactions that cannot be explained by

Beautiful War: Studies in a Dreadful Fascination (Beidler Philip D.)(Paperback)

A probing and holistic meditation on the key question: Why do we continue to make art, and thus beauty, out of war? Beautiful War: Studies in a Dreadful Fascination is a wide-ranging exploration of armed conflict as depicted in art that illustrates the constant presence of war in our everyday

Good Strategy/Bad Strategy - The difference and why it matters (Rumelt Richard)(Paperback / softback)

A Philosopher Looks at Work (Geuss Raymond)(Paperback)

Is work as we know it disappearing? And if so why should we care? These and other questions are explored by Raymond Geuss in this compact but sweeping survey which integrates conceptual analysis, historical reflection, autobiography and social

The Psychology of Dieting (Ogden Jane)(Paperback)

Why do some of us become overweight? Why is it so difficult to lose weight? How can we adopt healthy attitudes towards food?The Psychology of Dieting takes a broad and balanced view of the causes of weight gain and the challenges involved in dieting. Exploring the cognitive, emotional and social

Urban Play: Make-Believe, Technology, and Space (Duarte Fabio)(Paperback)

Why technology is most transformative when it is playful, and innovative spatial design happens only when designers are both tinkerers and dreamers. In Urban Play, F bio Duarte and Ricardo lvarez argue that the merely functional aspects of technology may undermine its transformative power

Fragile - Why we feel more anxious, stressed and overwhelmed than ever, and what we can do about it (O'Malley Stella)(Paperback / softback)

Why We Dream - The Definitive Answer (Griffin Joe)(Paperback / softback)

Why we dream: the definitive answer shows that dreaming is vital for mental health and that the brain state we associate with dreaming (the REM state) also has crucial importance when we are awake. Full of real life stories, dream examples and case histories, it gives readers the key to

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

The Problem of Secret Intelligence (Hatlebrekke Kjetil Anders)(Paperback)

What is intelligence - why is it so hard to define, and why is there no systematic theory of intelligence? Classic intelligence analysis is based on an inference between history and the future - and this has led to a restriction in how we can perceive new threats, and new variations of threats

Why Jazz Happened (Myers Marc)(Paperback)

Why Jazz Happened is the first comprehensive social history of jazz. It provides an intimate and compelling look at the many forces that shaped this most American of art forms and the many influences that gave rise to jazz's post-war styles. Rich with the voices of musicians, producers, promoters,

Psychology: A Beginner's Guide (Martin G. Neil)(Paperback)

A riveting exploration of who we are and why we behave the way we do. Why do we become aggressive? How does the brain allow us to see, hear, and feel? Can listening to Mozart improve IQ? How do babies learn to perceive and think? How can we reduce obesity and cigarette smoking? Is being physically

Why Eating Bogeys is Good for You (Symons Mitchell)(Paperback / softback)

EVER WONDERED . . . Why we have tonsils? Is there any cream in cream crackers? Why is the sea blue? And if kangaroos keep their babies in their pouches, what happens to all the poo?! Mitch Symons answers all these crazy questions and plenty more in this wonderfully funny and addictive book for