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History of the World in Twelve Maps
By Jerry Brotton
Paperback
Published 02-May-2013
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Examines the significance of 12 maps - from the almost mystical representations of ancient history to the satellite-derived imagery. This title recreates the environments and circumstances in which each of the maps was made, showing how each conveys a highly individual view of the world.
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Hello Again
By Simon Elmes
Paperback
Published 06-Jun-2013
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Offers a history and a celebration of the many wonderful voices that were part of it: Marion Cran, who pioneered the first gardening programme in the 1920s; The Goons and Kenneth Horne, comedy greats of the 1950s; John Peel, Alan Freeman, Kenny Everett and other heroes of the pirate stations.
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Anatomy of Violence
By Adrian Raine
Hardback
Published 30-Apr-2013
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What are the causes of violence? Can it be treated? And might it one day be stopped? Are some criminals born, not made? What causes violence and how can we treat it? In this title, the author explains what it reveals about the brains of murderers, psychopaths and serial killers.
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Turned Out Nice Again
By Richard Mabey
Hardback
Published 18-Feb-2013
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An exploration of our preoccupation with the weather, as heard on BBC Radio 3: Changing Climates. In his trademark style, the author weaves together science, art and memoirs to show the weather's impact on our culture and national psyche. He rambles through the myths of Golden Summers and our persistent state of denial about the winter.
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Cancel the Apocalypse
By Andrew Simms
Paperback
Published 28-Feb-2013
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* A fascinating look at a world how we became over excited by air travel and put the environment at risk
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Private Empire
By Steve Coll
Paperback
Published 02-May-2013
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The oil giant ExxonMobil makes more money annually than the GDP of most countries; has greater sway than US embassies abroad; and spends more on lobbying than any other corporation. Yet to outsiders it is a mystery. In this title, the author tells the truth about the world's most powerful and shadowy company.
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Man Who Plants Trees
By Jim Robbins
Hardback
Published 16-May-2013
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An extraordinary investigation into the world of trees - and the inspiring story of one man's quest to help save the world's oldest and greatest specimens
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Who Owns the Future?
By Jaron Lanier
Hardback
Published 07-Mar-2013
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Shows how the new power paradigm operates, how it is conceived and controlled, and why it is leading to a collapse in living standards. Arguing that the 'information economy' ruins markets, this title reminds us that markets should reward more people, not fewer.
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Permanent Present Tense
By Suzanne Corkin
Hardback
Published 15-May-2013
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In 1953, at the age of twenty-seven, Molaison underwent an experimental psychosurgical procedure intended to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. This title tells the story of the amnesiac Henry Gustave Molaison - known only as H M until his death in 2008 - and what he taught medical science, neuroscience and the world.
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Oil Road
By James Marriott
Hardback
Published 18-Jul-2011
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Journey along controversial Central Asian pipeline becomes a profound exploration of the oil economy.
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