Philosophy is a puzzling subject. It can seem abstract and unwieldy – and even irrelevant. Dr Adam Ferner explores why it needn’t be so and shows how, in fact, it's one of our best tools for respondin
Despite modern mapping and satellite photography, our planet continues to surprise us. Hidden lairs beneath layers of rock, forgotten cities rising out of deserted lands, and even mankind's own feats
With nearly 60 per cent of us living in cities, the mega-city of Tokyo, through centuries of raze and rebuild, is surely the guiding light for how we can live together amicably in an ever-urbanising w
This is a stunning visual guide to the life and works of entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Easily one of the most influential innovators of the twenty-first century, Steve Jobs has fundamentally shaped the way
The Classic FM Music Box is the perfect introduction to the classical world for music lovers of all ages. Far from a stuffy, academic work, this entertaining book features brightly coloured, hand-draw
Number 4 Euston Square was a respectable boarding house, well-kept and hospitable, like many others in Victorian London. But beneath this very ordinary veneer, there was a murderous darkness at the he
Picking their way through intricate steps as elegantly as dancers, maintaining speeds of 30 miles per hour, clearing obstacles of over five-foot tall and six-foot wide - horses are stunning athletes n
Now in its tenth year, this anniversary edition of the best-selling series is a review of the year made up of the wry and astute observations of the unpublished Telegraph letter writers. In a year in
For the first time, Chasing the Rainbow tells the history of both the men’s and women’s road cycling’s World Championships.Chasing the Rainbow recounts the famous routes, momentous v
Join Dot and Duck in a simple, yet hilarious, story about kindness, manners and friendship that gets more and more chaotic with every turn of the page! Dot invites Duck to a tea party, but from the mo
You’ve seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot – a machine built by your own hands that will move and perform tasks at your command.This book is the perfect illu
From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, to the savvy invention of Vaseline at an American oil rig, Atlas of the Unexpected uncovers the most astounding and bizarre discoveries which hav
Trees are an important part of the life of many cities. Whether in avenues or parks they provide shade, a green resting place for the eye, comfort for the mind, and as we increasingly know from resear
Starting in the 1930s with the first talking-relay machines and the development of wearable bots, we travel through technological, design and cultural evolution to the present-day, where ast
Since the 1980s the Motor GP World Championships has grown exponentially into an international, big-money, high-intensity sport with super stars such as Valentino Rossi becoming household names. Moto
Candela Fuertes is 28 years old and works as an investigative journalist specializing in economic and financial crime. She is trapped in a labyrinth and has just 60 minutes to escape and reveal the se
Combining thoughtful text and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations created exclusively for this book, The Inspired Traveller’s Guide: Spiritual Places takes readers closer to these sacred sites than eve
We present 50 unique maps – each in its own beautiful and fascinating style – that chart the globalography of our world. We live in an era of incredible connections and inter-dep
Fashionista: The Essential Visual Guide to the World of Fashion reveals the fashion industry as never before. Written by fashion journalist and bestselling author Karen Homer and featuring stunning or
