Cultural studies
Facts and Other Lies
Ed Coper
Format: Paperback
From fringe conspiracy theories to 'alternative facts', a timely look at how we arrived in the 'fake news' era.
The Inevitable
Katie Engelhart
Format: Paperback
A compelling and beautifully written exploration of the topic which breaks all taboos: assisted death.
The Rule of Laws
Fernanda Pirie
From ancient Mesopotamia to today, the epic story of how humans have used laws to forge civilizations.
The Descent of Woman
Elaine Morgan
Format: Paperback
According to the Book of Genesis, God first created man. This justified treating women as inferior.
Until this book.
Truly Peculiar
Tom Standage
Format: Paperback
Another bestselling collection of astonishing explainers from The Economist.
YouTube World Records 2021
Adrian Besley
Format: Hard Cover
YouTube World Records 2021 showcases the greatest feats ever recorded on the file-sharing website.
Stride Toward Freedom
Martin Luther King
Format: Paperback
The inspiring account of the march towards American Civil Rights, as told by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece
James Davies, illustrated by James Davies
Format: Hard Cover
A vivid and contemporary retelling of the Greek myths.
9/11 The Conspiracy Theories
David Gardner
Format: Paperback
David Gardner examines the facts and theories surrounding the infamous 9/11 attacks, seeking truth in hidden - or officially suppressed - information.
The Little Book of Summer
Orange Hippo!
Format: Hard Cover
Full of facts about summer, including an exploration of our emotional links with summer, top lists of summery song and film titles, summer festivals and beaches, and international summer celebrations and rituals.
