The Garden: Our 4,000 Year Quest for Paradise
Crossing continents and cultures from antiquity to the present, The Garden encompasses a global history of the garden, the place where culture and nature converge.
Cultural studies: customs and traditions
The Meaning Of Tango: The Story of the Argentinian Dance
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance.
The Little Book of Sanuk: The Thai Secret to a More Joyful Life
We all need a little more sanuk in our lives
Losing It: Dispelling the Sex Myths that Rule our Lives
‘It’s the kind of book that makes you wonder, ‘why wasn’t this written before?’ It could change lives’ EVENING STANDARD
‘Turns everything you’ve been taught about sex on its head’ RUBY RARE
The Art of Chinese Living: An Inheritance of Tradition (in 4 volumes)
Chronicling the traditions of Chinese life and culture, The Art of Chinese Living is a visual cornucopia and an epic cultural immersion into everything from cuisine and history to art and rituals, calligraphy and music to artefacts and interiors, and from widespread national traditions to the minutiae of daily family life.
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us about Raising Children
In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff looks back to our ancestors for solutions to our failing modern-day parenting theories.
Omoiyari: The Japanese Art of Compassion
‘Omoiyari is a form of selfless compassion – putting yourself in the shoes of others, and from their perspective anticipating their needs, acting in a way that might make them at ease, happy or comfortable.’
My Cool – My Cool Motorcycle: An inspirational guide to motorcycles and biking culture (My Cool)
The motorcycle can lay claim as the most influential form of mobility becoming the embodiment of liberation and rebellion; never more so than in the 50s and 60s with the era of rockers, ton-up boys, the 59 Club and cafe racing.
Tales of the Tea Trade: The secret to sourcing and enjoying the world's favourite drink
Tales of the Tea Trade looks at the world of tea from a completely new perspective.
A Very British Christmas: The perfect festive stocking filler.
‘Funny, touching and ludicrously British.’ India Knight
‘Makes Christmas slightly less awful’ Al Murray
Chinese Rules: Five Timeless Lessons for Succeeding in China
From the author of the acclaimed ‘Mr. China’ comes another rollicking adventure story – part memoir, part history, part business imbroglio – that offers valuable lessons to help Westerners win in China.
The Element Encyclopedia of the Celts
The latest title in the much-loved Element Encyclopedia series, The Element Encyclopedia of Celts explores the history, culture, and mythology of these great peoples.