Historie og samfunn

An hilarious and terrifying expose of the brave new world of work, explaining why it has all gone wrong and how we can regain our dignity

In this ethnography Liisa H. Malkki reverses the study of humanitarian aid, focusing on aid workers rather than aid's recipients. She shows how aid serves the needs of its recipients and providers.

Viking Britain author Thomas Williams returns with a brief history of the interaction between the Vikings and the British to tell the story of the occupation of London.

Reading Children offers a history of the relationship between children and books in Anglo-American modernity, exploring early children's literature, pedagogical practices, property lessons inherent in children's book ownership, and the emergence of childhood itself as a literary property.

Russell Brand explores the idea of mentoring and shares what he's learned from the guidance of his own helpers, heroes and mentors.

The bestselling author of Rin Tin Tin and The Orchid Thief reopens the unsolved mystery of one of the most catastrophic library fires in history and delivers a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries.

Mobility as politics: the inequality of movement from transport to climate change.

A reader-friendly book that uses the principles of the Christian faith to help married couples build a more loving and caring relationship.

Islamist, Scholar, Bomb-maker... Spy

A jaw-dropping, page-turning account of life as a prison officer in one of the country's most notorious jails.

'After what happened to Finland we had to fight communism. It was a terrible threat.' The interviews and images gathered by Jonathan Trigg are vital historical documents.

Beautiful collection of old postcards showing the Lake District's enduring appeal over the last century and more.

The electrifying new thriller from internationally bestselling author John Grisham.

Conspiracy theories are not fringe ideas, tucked away in society's dark corners. They are an enduring part of humanity. Despite this, researchers and journalists struggle to understand them. Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them is intended to help better understand conspiracy theories around the world.

A lavishly illustrated look at the history behind one of the most iconic toys of all time - the Teddy Bear.

Join one of the world's greatest adventure writers on the new thrill-ride in the international bestselling series.

A memoir in essays by Abbi Jacobson, the co-creator and co-star of hit comedy series Broad City.

Why the new nomad and an increase in migration is the best way to help the planet to prosper.

An engaging insight into the often underexplored condition of autism in women and girls, delivered in an expertly researched and beautifully illustrated graphic book. The perfect resource for anyone who wishes to understand how gender affects autism, it shows how to create safer, more accommodating environments for women on the spectrum.