This is the first systematic treatment in English by an historian of the nature, aims and efficacy of public law in late imperial Roman society from the third to the fifth century AD. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, and using the writings of...

Digital technology has enabled connectivity on an unimagined scale. Human beings are social animals and economic activity promotes this socialization. Market transactions are based on optimism about the future, faith that the world is good and trust that...

Fifty bridges from all over the world to be crossed on foot or with one's imagination.,/p> Bridges can both link people and cultures, providing access and communication, or divide them. They are both steady and fragile, have architectural style and...

Insects conquered the Earth long before we did and will remain here long after we're gone. They outnumber us in the billions and are essential to many of the natural processes that keep us alive and that we take for granted. Yet, despite this, very few...

Explore over 500 masterpieces of modern architecture in this celebration of the most iconic buildings in the world. Written by acclaimed architecture expert Jonathan Glancey, Modern Architecture is a beautifully illustrated guide to the key styles,...

This is your invitation to the front row. Spanning over seven decades and 300 shows, this beautiful book tells the story of the high fashion catwalk. Through this inspirational collection of fashion show invites and tales from fashion week, curator and...

What is a perennial plant? What grows in herbaceous borders? Why are fungi not plants? And what would you find growing in a Wardian case? Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This...

Rebel Heart Tarot is a vibrant and revealing mirror into your life. These powerful cards dare you to honour your spiritual path by choosing to explore the magnificence of your personal unknown. The 78 cards in this deck are a gateway to unveiling the...

A unique perspective on war and its impact. Poets have written about the experience of war since ancient times, but the young soldier poets of the First World War established war poetry as a literary genre. Leaving an indelible mark on literature, their...

A Nobel laureate's later poetry, perfect for existing fans of the Italian master and the uninitiated alike. Now in a sparkling new translation for English-language audiences.Late Montale is a generous selection of the poems that the Nobel laureate...