History & Politics

Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors in this classic Horrible Histories title. With a striking newspaper look throughout!

All the foul facts about the VILE VICTORIANS are ready to uncover, including the murderers who wouldn't hang, when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station.

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature

What if our understanding of Israel/Palestine has been wrong all along?

The Booker Prize-shortlisted author on how staying optimistic can make our world better.

A radical and thought-provoking polemic which examines the foundational myths at the centre of current culture wars

Raja Shehadeh reflects on ageing, failure, the occupation, and the changing face of Ramallah.

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to videos and activities.