From Descartes' famous line 'I think therefore I am' to Kant's fascinating discussions of morality, the thinkers of the Enlightenment have helped to shape the modern world. Addressing such important subjects as the foundations of knowledge and the role of ethics, the theories of these philosophers continue to have great relevance to our lives.

Ranging...

From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.

Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in...

Ideal for students of design, independent designers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their understanding of effective design in business, Identity Designed is the definitive guide to visual branding.  

Written by best-selling writer and renowned designer David Airey, Identity Designed formalizes the process and the benefits of brand identity design and...

Typography Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Working with Type is a practical, hands-on resource that distills and organizes the many complex issues surrounding the effective use of typography. An essential reference for designers since 2009, Typography Essentials is now completely refreshed with updated text, new graphics and photos, and a whole new...

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels.

From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition has the answer to any home plumbing...

No-Waste Kitchen Gardening is a fun and colorful exploration of the amazing results you can get by re-growing vegetable cutoffs and scraps into harvestable, edible plants.

Stop tossing your carrot stumps, loose cilantro sprigs, lettuce and cabbage stalks, and apple cores in the trash! The expert advice in No-Waste Kitchen Gardening, gives you all the...

Have you ever felt frustrated when politicians and pundits juggle facts and figures leaving you baffled by a mess of complexity and opinion? Do you suspect a particular party – one you oppose, or perhaps one you favour – of cherry-picking information or distorting the numbers? How does Scotland really work? What do you as a citizen need to know?

The aim of...

100 major horse racing venues with detail of each one’s history and heritage from BBC journalist, Cornelius Lysaght. Text is accompanied by contemporary photography and detailed diagrams created by Collins, the world-leading publisher of maps and atlases, making it an essential purchase or gift for any horse racing fan.

The book features each track in...

An inspiring selection of hand-picked adventures, chosen by Ed Stafford. For those who don’t mind a bit of discomfort in order to experience the wilder side of our amazing planet.

Stunning photography, sketch maps, as well as Ed’s commentary throughout to inspire adventurers to create their own expeditions.

Open your mind and reboot your soul with these...

Each walk listed here includes a short history of the railway before it closed, a description of what can be seen along it today, practical details such as car parking, access by public transport, a detailed route map and historical and modern day photographs. 4,500 miles of railway and 2,000 stations were closed between 1963 and the mid-1970s. While many...

Christopher Somerville has covered the length and breadth of the UK on foot, and has written and broadcast about its history, landscape, wildlife and people for over 25 years. Now, in this extensive new volume, he selects his top 200 routes from his hugely popular Times column, A Good Walk.

More than just a basic guidebook, this is a meditation on our...

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of rum. It includes the very best product from the Caribbean, UK, and US as well as new and emerging markets. With a fascinating history of the product itself, how it’s made, and details of the world’s best rums, this is perfect for all rum lovers.

The book includes a...

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of craft beer including the major UK, US, and European microbreweries. It includes a fascinating history of the product, how it’s made, how best to drink it and details of the world’s finest craft beers.

The book includes a description of more than 100 of the very best craft...

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of gin. It includes a fascinating history of the product itself, how it’s made, how best to drink it and details of the world’s best gins.

The book includes a description of the very best gins in the world. It is completely up-to-date, including details of new and emerging gins...

Do you enjoy sewing your own shirts and blouses, but struggle with getting the right fit? In Sewing Shirts with a Perfect Fit, author, teacher, and renowned shirt-sewing expert David Page Coffin shows how you can easily transform the printed, multi-sized patterns included with the book (as well as patterns you already have) into three different customized...

“Hilarious, and sometimes stomach-turning, vignettes.”

New Scientist

·         How was history changed by a single Soho water pump?

·         Which condition was treated by trapping a child inside a tree trunk?

·         Where is the soul found?

·         How long does it take to digest chewing gum?

·         What are hiccups for?

· Did the Gauls...

The true Irish insider's guide to the very best Ireland has to offer. This fully comprehensive and independent guide to Ireland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your budget.

Brought to you by the McKennas, who have over 30 years’ experience writing and talking about Ireland’s amazing food, drink and hospitality. Following the format of...

Ever tried to learn French and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.

• Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.
• A fun, jargon-free way to learn
• Easy-to-understand...

You’re Hired! Graduate Career Handbook is the complete guide to career planning and job hunting for students and graduates, offering vital guidance on how to discover your potential, maximise your employability, and kick-start your career. 

The book is organised in simple chapters designed to help you address the various issues you experience as you move...

A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, A Degree in a Book: Psychology provides you with all the concepts you need to understand the fundamental issues.

Filled with helpful diagrams, suggestions for further reading, and easily digestible features on the history of psychology, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever...

A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, A Degree in a Book: Philosophy provides you with all the concepts you need to understand the fundamental issues.

Filled with helpful diagrams, suggestions for further reading, and easily digestible features on the history of philosophy, this book makes learning the subject easier than ever. Including...

This book helps sales people to identify what makes cold calling such a challenge and how to overcome the fears of making such calls. It shares the author’s experience in receiving, making and coaching people through those first stages in the sales process. With real life stories and humour, the book explores natural human reactions to help the reader...

Thrill your kids and keep them physically active with the projects in BLACK+DECKER Play Structures & Backyard Fun, offering start-to-finish DIY instructions for building the most popular play sets, games, and backyard structures.

The only outdoor kids' project book that features complete step-by-step plans and color photos, this easy-to-use guide shows you...

From the earliest numbers carved onto bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics and chaos theory - mathematics has certainly come a long way.

Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and simple diagrams, Problem Solved! reveals how these fascinating breakthroughs have brought us to the world we live in today.

Covering the first inklings of...

The Original Christmas Present is the first in a series of trivia books, presented in a novel way. With over 300 pages of facts, pictures and 200 questions, this book offers a wealth of details on the original Christmas presents – gold, frankincense and myrrh – their unique qualities, their history, their past and present uses.

Augustus brings us a book...

Jack J. Kanski brings us a concise, illustrated book covering the history of France, the Low Countries and Iberia, which provides readers with key information about significant individuals and events that have shaped the history of these countries.  

In History of France, Low Countries and Iberia, Kanski explores the monarchy and politicians with...

Feel like it’s impossible to get more reviews for your book? Discover a comprehensive guide to every single review gathering method in publishing.

No idea where to start to get reviews for your book? Worried about hiring a professional service or contacting blogs to get those five-star marks? Award-winning author and professional reviewer Barb Drozdowich...

There are few things that Chicagoans feel more passionately about than pizza. It is the most identifiable food of the city, and neighbors can argue endlessly about who makes the best pie, whether thin crust or deep dish takes the cake, and which essential ingredients are the most important to make up the ideal pizza. With such a broad range of Chicagoland...