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The Making of Humanity by Robert Briffault is a significant work in the field of history and world studies. First published, this edition has been carefully reproduced to retain its original form,...

What Makes Us Human is a poetic exploration of language and its role in shaping human connection. Released in partnership with UNESCO in honour of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages,...

Making Political Ecology presents a comprehensive view of an important new field in human geography and interdisciplinary studies of nature-society relations. This book explores how social and...

Workplaces are facing unprecedented levels of unhappiness and disconnection. As individuals struggle to share their true thoughts and build meaningful relationships with colleagues, leaders often...

The Amateur Self-Making and the Humanities in the Postcolony by Saikat Majumdar This book explores how individuals who were excluded from traditional systems of education and knowledge created their...

Colin Renfrew explores the origins of human history, tracing back tens of thousands of years to uncover the gradual discovery of a remote past that was only recently uncovered.The study of prehistory...

This fully revised and extended edition explains and defends the contemporary conception of human rights. Combining philosophical, legal and political approaches, it provides a clear understanding of...

The human face is one of the most expressive features in the animal kingdom. In "Making Faces: The Evolutionary Origins of the Human Face", Adam Wilkins presents a fascinating account of how this...

John Searle's Making the Social World explores the fundamental nature of social reality. He examines how language shapes our understanding of social facts, such as money, property, and governments...

We Are Human Angels is a self-published book that has gained international recognition for its unique approach to spirituality and personal growth. Spontaneously translated into 15 languages, it has...

Surrealism was an "instrument of knowledge" for its adherents, aiming to transform our understanding of the world by tapping into the unconscious. Emerging from the crisis of civilization following...

Decision Intelligence: Human-Machine Integration for Decision-making explores how artificial intelligence can be used to optimise decisions and improve business outcomes. By examining the flaws in...

The human brain is an extraordinary and mysterious object. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its complexity has captivated scientists, philosophers, and...

John Searle's Making the Social World explores the fundamental nature of social reality. He examines how language shapes our understanding of social facts, such as money, property, and governments...

The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall Humans live in landscapes of make-believe, spinning fantasies and devouring stories from novels, films, and plays. Even...

Introducing Making Development Geography, a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental debates in development geography. This timely new book explores key themes and debates, including identity,...

A collection of photographs that challenge our perceptions and spark meaningful reflection. HUMANS features a diverse group of contemporary photographers who use visual language to pose profound...

What makes human brains unique? Michael Gazzaniga explores this question in his accessible analysis of our species' evolution and cognitive abilities.In this thought-provoking book, he examines the...

Introducing Anthropology: What Makes Us Human? offers a serious and accessible introduction to the subject, covering a range of themes and approaches within anthropology. The book addresses the need...

This thought-provoking collection shares 130 insightful answers to one of humanity's most fundamental questions: what makes us human?From the nature of our existence, as explored by Carlo Rovelli, to...

Understanding human intelligence is a complex puzzle. At its core lies a paradox: we are incredibly smart and yet prone to errors that reveal our thought processes' limitations.This paradox can be...

Infinite Music: Imagining the Next Millennium of Human Music-Making by Adam Harper. A new system for imagining music is being developed, built on the infinite possibilities of twenty-first century...

The Making of International Human Rights: 1960s, Decolonization, and the Reconstruction of Global Values by Steven L. B. Jensen is a groundbreaking work that fundamentally reinterprets the history of...

Making Work Human: How Human-Centered Companies are Changing the Future of Work and the WorldBy applying game-changing data analytics, leaders can create a culture of performance and gratitude in the...

Conversations that shape our world are at the heart of human progress. Sam Harris, neuroscientist and philosopher, has engaged in thought-provoking discussions with leading minds to explore...

Things That Make Us Smart: Defending Human Attributes In The Age Of The Machine by Don Norman and Tamara Dunneff explores the intricate relationship between human thought and technology. The author...

What Makes Us Human: An Artificial Intelligence Answers Life's Biggest QuestionsThis groundbreaking exploration delves into human spirituality through the evolving technology of artificial...

What makes us human? This question is at the heart of Professor Luke O'Neill's fascinating exploration of our species. From the origin of life to our efforts to stop disease, he delves into what...

Richard Thompson's solo career has spanned over five decades, with his innovative approach to songwriting and guitar playing remaining remarkably relevant today. In "Flying Solo: Richard Thompson and...

Minds Make Societies: How Cognition Explains the World Humans CreateThis groundbreaking book offers a new understanding of human societies by integrating insights from evolutionary biology, genetics,...

Teaching as a Human Activity: Ways to Make Classrooms Joyful and Effective explores the heart of teaching through five key questions. What can you do to make a positive difference in your students'...

How Not to Make a Human explores medieval texts that challenge mainstream human particularity. Karl Steel examines diverse practices and thought, including pet keeping, stories of feral children,...

Good Judgment: Making Better Business Decisions with the Science of Human Personality By Richard Davis Hardcover, 210 pages, published 2024 In this insightful guide, Dr. Richard Davis shares his...

The War on Disabled People: Capitalism, Welfare and the Making of a Human Catastrophe by Ellen Clifford A searing account of the devastating impact of government policies on disabled people in...

This Is Beyond Budgeting: A Guide to More Adaptive and Human Organizations by Bjarte Bogsnes is a practical guide for decision makers seeking to transform their organization's management model. By...

The Trojan Horse and Other Stories Ten Ancient Creatures That Make Us Human by Julia KindtThis thought-provoking book explores how ancient concepts of 'the animal' and 'animality' have shaped our...

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic explores the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and society. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in various aspects of life, from work to personal relationships,...

Bernard Williams' Making Sense of Humanity And Other Philosophical Papers 1982-1993 offers a unique insight into the philosopher's most thought-provoking work.Published alongside a volume of essays...

Sheila Jasanoff explores how science's growing control over life has led to questions about its definition. With flash points in law, politics, ethics, and culture as her focus, she argues that...

Water and humanity are inextricably linked. This book explores how water shapes us as people, and how we, in turn, shape our relationship with it. Through anthropological examples from Kenya, Wales,...

Nature via Nurture: Genes, Experience and what Makes Us HumanAcclaimed author Matt Ridley explores the complex relationship between our genes and the world around us. Recent discoveries about the...

This book explores how human minds develop through social interactions. Developmental psychologists Jeremy Carpendale and Charlie Lewis examine the processes that shape our capacity for reflection,...

Running is more than just a sport - it reconnects us to our bodies and the world around us. By putting one foot in front of the other, we can break free from the demands of modern life and feel the...

A growing reliance on algorithms has led to a loss of human intuition and experience in business and decision-making. Christian Madsbjerg argues that this fixation with data can mask significant...

Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again by Eric Topol A groundbreaking exploration of how AI can revolutionize patient care and restore the doctor-patient...

The Little Book of Anthropology is a concise introduction to the study of what makes us human. This pocket-sized guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of anthropology, from the first...

Scatterbrain: How the Mind's Mistakes Make Humans Creative, Innovative and Successful By Henning Beck In this thought-provoking book, neuroscientist Henning Beck reveals that our brains' tendency to...

Scatterbrain: How the Mind's Mistakes Make Humans Creative, Innovative and Successful By Henning Beck, Greystone Books (2019), 328 pages, hardcover. Our brains are wired to make mistakes...

Exploring how we navigate our lives in relation to society, Margaret Archer examines the concept of human reflexivity. This process involves internal conversations that shape our actions and...

Stories shape who we are, from our character to our cultural identity, and drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions. They are used to construct our relationships, to keep order in our law courts,...

Discover the fascinating and often misunderstood world of being human. This comprehensive guide explores the intricate workings of your body, mind, and existence.From the unique genetic makeup that...

Struggle Makes Us Human: Learning from Movements for Socialism by Vijay Prashad explores the power of grassroots struggles across the globe as a path toward hope and liberation. Drawing on...

Testing with Humans: How to Use Experiments to Drive Faster, More Informed Decision Making. Effective experimentation is key to making informed decisions in business and innovation. This book teaches...

Does Skill Make Us Human? Migrant Workers in 21st-Century Qatar and Beyond by Natasha Nefertiti Iskander explores how skill distinctions are used to limit freedom, narrow political rights, and even...

The Human Experience: A Guide to Creating a More Successful OrganizationAs organizations focus on efficiency and functionality, it's easy to neglect the 'human' elements that make or break customer...

Roy Rappaport's groundbreaking work explores the intricate relationship between religion and humanity's evolution. He argues that religion has played a pivotal role in shaping our species'...

Rebel Musics: Human Rights, Resistant Sounds, and the Politics of Music Making This book explores the intersection of music and politics, revealing how musical activism can be a powerful force for...

Briefly Perfectly Human: A Transformative Memoir about Death and Authentic Life. In this deeply personal memoir, Alua Arthur shares her unique perspective as America's leading death doula. She...

Understanding population dynamics has long been a key aspect of geography, and this book provides a comprehensive history of how this field has evolved.The author argues that while traditional...

The Little Black Book of Artificial Intelligence: How Big Tech is Making Humanity Redundant by Kyle Taylor. In this thought-provoking exploration, Kyle Taylor examines the impact of artificial...

The Future of Health: Unlocking Digital Innovation in Medicine Roberto Ascione explores how digital technologies are transforming healthcare, making it more accessible, sustainable, and human. This...

Brain Booster Human Body offers an engaging and interactive way to learn about the human body. Filled with fascinating facts and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book is perfect for...

Under the Sky We Make: A hopeful guide to effecting real change in our warming world. Climate scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas argues that individuals can make significant, lasting impact in solving...

The New Middle East: Politics, Culture and Human Rights Demands for freedom, justice and dignity have driven protests and revolutions across the region in recent years. Despite initial expectations...

Rebel Musics (Volume 1) by Daniel Fischlin and Ajay Heble explores the intersection of music and politics, revealing how rebel musicians are mobilizing for social justice and political change. This...

Briefly Perfectly Human: A Soul-Gathering Memoir In this deeply personal and compassionate memoir, Alua Arthur shares her journey as a death doula, supporting people at the end of life. Through...

Adam's Nose, and the Making of Humankind by David Michael Stoddart explores the evolution of our sense of smell from its bacterial origins 3.4 billion years ago to the sophisticated humans we are...

The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better by Will Storr Discover the power of storytelling and how it shapes our understanding of the world. This...

How our sense of touch and emotion are interconnected is explored by neuroscientist David J. Linden in this engaging examination.The interface between touch and emotional responses affects social...

A major new perspective on the evolution of mating decisions is presented in Mate Choice. Gil Rosenthal challenges the conventional wisdom that females select mates likely to pass good genes to...

From the creator of the popular greeting card line From Frank, comes a playful guide to living the good life-of a dog! This book offers advice for dogs, by dogs, that's sure to brighten any human's...

Getting to Know YOU: Embrace your Unique Blueprint and make Decisions you Love and TrustThis guidebook offers a practical introduction to Human Design, a new personality assessment tool designed to...

Discover the meaning behind your creative drive. In "The Meaning in the Making", Sean Tucker explores the fundamental desire to create and the process of making art. Through his own journey of...

Join an extraordinary journey through millions of years of human history and discover the story of our species from evolution to dinosaurs to YOU. Along the way, you'll meet kings and queens,...

Temple Grandin explores how animals feel and think in her groundbreaking work. She draws on her own experience with autism and distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary...

James R. Flynn presents an intriguing new approach to understanding the relationship between family and cognitive abilities.By analyzing IQ tables from manuals over the past 65 years, Flynn reveals...

David Livingstone Smith explores what it means to dehumanize others and how and why we do it. A poignant meditation on the philosophical and psychological roots of dehumanization, Making Monsters...

Leslie Jamison explores the complexities of storytelling and the human need to share our experiences with others. In Make It Scream, Make It Burn, she reflects on the challenges of telling true...

Mastering the art of persuasion is key to achieving success in both personal and professional life. This book provides a roadmap for success by applying the core foundations of psychology to improve...

Friedrich Nietzsche's Human, All Too Human marks a significant shift in his philosophical approach, as he transitions from the style and themes of his earlier work, The Birth of Tragedy. This 1908...

The power of stories to raise our concern for animals has been explored by scholars and writers throughout history. This book investigates that power and explains the psychological and cultural...

If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk is a thought-provoking exploration of how our faith can shape our relationships with others and ourselves. John Pavlovitz examines the core ideas of our religion to...

Empowering women leaders and professionals to communicate effectively in their personal and professional lives is at the heart of Dr. Yasmin Davidds' latest guide, Graciously Assertive.This inspiring...

Deep Maps: Foundations, Approaches, and Methods by David J. Bodenhamer, John Corrigan, and Trevor M. Harris provides an in-depth exploration of creating three-dimensional maps, moving beyond...

Turning the Tide on Plastic: A Call to Action Against the Plastic Pandemic The world is drowning in plastic. Every year, enough plastic is thrown away to circle the globe four times. Millions of...

Julio Montero's Human Rights as Human Independence offers a comprehensive and systematic account of human rights, exploring their nature, sources, and scope. He argues that human rights regulate the...

The Magnificent Makers #7: Human Body Adventure by Theanne Griffith Get ready for an adventure that's all about the human body! In this latest chapter in the Magnificent Makers series, Pablo and his...

On Humanism is a powerful philosophical defence of humanism, arguing that it offers a compelling alternative to religious belief. Richard Norman explores big questions such as Darwinism and...

Reece Winner for the Win: A Story of Triumph Over Adversity At first glance, Reece Winner's life seems idyllic - his parents own a pub overlooking the stunning coastline. However, beneath the...

No Two Alike: Human Nature and Human Individuality by Judith Rich HarrisWhat makes people so different in personality and behaviour? It's not just "nature and nurture", as even identical twins who...

Bioaesthetics: Making Sense of Life in Science and the Arts by Carsten Strathausen explores the emerging field of bioaesthetics, which uses recent discoveries in evolutionary studies and neuroscience...

Hardcover: 192 pages Anne-Meike Fechter explores how everyday humanitarian practitioners challenge traditional values and approaches to global issues. Through an ethnographic account, she examines...

Human, All Too Human by Diana Fuss challenges our understanding of what it means to be human. This collection of essays examines how we categorize and understand ourselves and others, questioning...

The Value of the Humanities by Helen Small provides a critical examination of the arguments used to defend the value of the humanities. This thought-provoking work explores five key claims: that...

This book explores the lives of our ancient ancestors, recreating the world of hominids that lived and thrived for around one million years before the emergence of modern humans.Robert Foley examines...

Leston Havens' Making Contact offers a bold and modest attempt to integrate various approaches to psychotherapy into a comprehensive treatment model. By examining the strengths of different schools,...

The Entrepreneurial Humanities: A New Perspective on Business and Success. In today's fast-paced business world, it's easy to assume that IT skills are essential for entrepreneurs. However,...

This memoir offers a deeply personal and philosophical exploration of life's journey. Lynne Hunt shares stories from her own experiences, weaving together fragments of her life in the UK, Australia,...

This book provides an overview of factors fostering well-being in Latin America and discusses many threats to well-being in the region. It assesses the current well-being situation in Latin American...

Human Terrain by Emily BullockA thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and their impact on our lives.This paperback edition features 176 pages and is published in English, making it an...