50th anniversary edition of this masterwork in art education.

How can one European capital be responsible for most of the West’s intellectual and cultural achi...

'First published in paperback 2010'--Title page verso.

This paradigm-shifting book will change the way you think about artificial intelligence. Kate Cra...

Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? Of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth...

Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and...

A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transfo...

The second edition of David Bentley Hart's critically acclaimed New Testament translation

The first authorized copy of this mysterious, much-speculated-upon, one-of-a-kind, centuries-old ...

A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own times   Religion...

One of the world's leading scholars of Buddhism presents the story of its dramatic journey across...

A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes that Native Americans are essent...

The story of the sixteenth-century’s epic contest for the spice trade, which propelled European m...

A major new biography of Maria Theresa, the formidable Habsburg Empress   Maria Theresa was the s...

The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ag...

A meticulously realised history of Iran, combining chronological and thematic approaches to the s...

A firsthand account and incisive analysis of modern protest, revealing internet-fueled social mov...

The Carpathian Mountains of Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine are Europe's last true wildern...

Focusing on the most iconic and acclaimed designs of his prolific career, this stunning book exam...

The true history of tattoo as both art and profession in the West   There is a pervasive stereoty...

A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art’s cent...

Explores the evolution of the country house throughout history, from its Roman precursors to the ...

The essence of Josef Albers’s Interaction of Color in a format that engages learners of all ages ...

A leading scientist's spirited, confident guide to the way our immune system protects us-most of ...

A revelatory meditation on class and consumer culture, from 2022 Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux

A character-filled history that brings the American saga to life    The United States is one of t...

A major new history of Saudi Arabia, from its eighteenth-century origins to the present day. Saud...

What is it to be a work of art? Renowned author and critic Arthur C. Danto addresses this fundame...

Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world's great authors, providing unique an...

A riveting, comprehensive history of the Arab peoples and tribes

A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels   Literature...

The public sector's role in innovation is explored in cogent detail in an important study that re...

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged--and how to adapt to this new rea...

The Battle for Syria

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated examination of dress, clothing, fashion, and sewing i...

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day...

The miraculous story of Madrid-how a village became a great world cityFor centuries Madrid was an...

A compelling look at the aesthetic and historical significance of Lagerfeld’s work—from his elega...

This sweeping exploration of the impact of epidemic diseases looks at how mass infectious outbrea...

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan ...

A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from a...

An exploration of what it means to be fabulous--and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity ...

Essential reading for anyone interested in art, community, and the built environment A towering a...

'In this major statement, the renowned international-relations scholar John Mearsheimer argues th...

The world's leading economic thinker on climate change analyzes the economics and politics of the...

The history, territory, and language of 'China? are not ancient facts but modern inventions, turn...

'A passionate and informed critique of mainstream economics from one of the leading economic thin...

The first book to publish the entirety of Franz Kafka's graphic output, including more than 100 n...