Michael imprint: 765 books
The Accidental Scientist
The Role of Chance and Luck in Scientific Discovery
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Have you ever wondered how the ideas for some things come about? Surprisingly often it is as much down to chance as a single person's brilliance. The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known...
Our History of the 20th Century
As Told in Diaries, Journals and Letters
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2017
What better way to understand Britain during the twentieth century than through the eyes of those who experienced it at first hand? Travis Elborough's compilation offers brilliantly candid and intimate insights not only into the headline-grabbing events but also the domestic and personal moments of...
by Geoff Tibballs
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
From Bob Geldof to Winston Churchill, Jeremy Clarkson to Victor Meldrew, the world has always produced its share of grumpy, moody, pessimistic and world-weary types. We all know one! They like to groan and grumble, offering their own commentary on the shortcomings of modern life. Whether it is queues...
A Classical Primer
Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2012
Didn't take Classics at school? Or maybe you've forgotten most of what you once knew? To save you looking it up, Classics is the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and takes in all aspects of their life and learning - from the languages to literature, philosophy, art, and much...
This Book Will Make You Think
Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
We may have heard of Socrates, Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche, but what did they believe? What were their famous aphorisms? This Book Will Make You Think: Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean explains as simply as possible the ideas behind the world's most highly regarded philosophers, examining their...
My Son's Not Rainman
One Man, One Autistic Boy, A Million Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
This isn’t a story about autism. It’s a story about a young boy who happens to have autism, and there is a difference. John Williams is a stand-up comedian. He is also a single father and full-time carer for his son, who has autism and cerebral palsy. This is their incredible story. In 2012, John...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
This book provides an introduction to the study of theology and its various methods of investigation. While most theological texts focus on one facet of study, The College Student's Introduction to Theology introduces the whole rich and complex area of theological studies. It is written from a Roman...
Fire Woman
The Extraordinary Story of Britain's First Female Firefighter
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2017
The inspiring true story of an extraordinary young woman who triumphed in a man’s world, making history in the process. Signing up to the Fire Brigade in 1981, Josephine Reynolds was Britain’s first ever female firefighter. Her life of service saw her fight the fiercest forest fires in a generation,...
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Global Infographics
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Ever wondered whether more people own a car in England than in France, or which country gives the most to charity? Not a day goes by without such facts and figures being quoted in the media for us all to ponder or discuss at the pub. Seeing the Bigger Picture is jam-packed with fascinating statistics...
Symbols
A Universal Language
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular...
Teddy Bears, Tupperware and Sweet Fanny Adams
How the names became the words
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, from figures of ancient legend to modern-day sports stars. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often? How, for example, did Italian...
Why We Do the Things We Do
Psychology in a Nutshell
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2015
Can you really tell a criminal by the bumps on his head? What does a memory look like? Can a machine think? Why are some people shy? Is it better not to feel so much? All these questions are central to the study of psychology and have troubled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human civilization....
by Joseph Piercy
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2018
The Oxford English Dictionary contains 175,000 words in common usage and yet linguists estimate that a vocabulary of 3,000 is sufficient to cover ninety-five per cent of common usage in speech and print. Where have all those other words gone? The English language is a giant sponge, absorbing words...
by Roger Moore
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2017
In this warm and engaging book, the late, great Sir Roger Moore reflects on life and ageing. Delivered, along with his own hand-drawn sketches, to his publisher shortly before he passed away, in À Bientôt, Roger looks back on his life – and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too. Nostalgic,...