723 results for 'Jeremy Paxman'

The Economics of Arrival: Ideas for a Grown-Up Economy by Katherine Trebeck and Jeremy Williams explores what we want from economic growth and whether it's already brought us the prosperity we aim...

Working with Nature by Jeremy Purseglove explores the importance of taking a practical approach to sustaining the landscape. Through his experiences in extreme environments, from cocoa farming in...

The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were a pivotal moment in history, marked by the presence of swastikas and goose-stepping storm troopers. Against this backdrop, an African American athlete from humble...

Coventry: The Making of a Modern City 1939-73 by Jeremy Gould and Caroline Gould explores the transformation of Coventry's city centre in the decades following World War II. The devastating Blitz of...

The Geographies of War by Jeremy Black explores how geography has shaped the course of conflict from ancient times to modern and contemporary warfare. This comprehensive history examines the role of...

Henri Poincaré: A Scientific Biography by Jeremy Gray is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of one of mathematics' most inventive and versatile mathematicians. This biography delves...

Reaching for Utopia is a collection of insightful essays and profiles that explore the remarkable transformations of the last decade. Jason Cowley examines the men and women shaping our era, as well...

Violet Parry's life appears to be perfect - she lives in luxury with her husband David and their toddler Dot. However, beneath the surface, Violet is deeply unhappy. Her marriage to David, who...

Space Mistakes Chucklers is a comic space caper featuring a crew of misfits and their rickety spaceship. A diplomatic incident caused by a blueberry muffin nearly plunges the galaxy into war, but...

The Hollywood Survival Guide for Actors is a comprehensive reference guide written by Kym Jackson. With nine years of research and compilation under her belt, this 352-page handbook offers insider...

The Business of Sports Agents by Kenneth L. Shropshire, Timothy Davis, and N. Jeremi Duru is a comprehensive examination of the sports agent business and its regulatory framework. Experts in sports...

Reimagined for a new generation, this cookbook brings together 100 classic Hungarian and Jewish recipes with a modern twist. Jeremy Salamon, chef and owner of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn, draws...

Humans are the only mammals to walk upright on two legs. This unusual development has puzzled scientists and sparked debate about its evolutionary significance. In "First Steps", Jeremy DeSilva...

John Stuart Mill: A Brief Survey of His Life and Ideas This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of the life and key ideas of John Stuart Mill, one of the most influential liberal...

The Art of Screen Adaptation: Top Writers Reveal Their Craft by Alistair Owen Adapting a beloved book for the screen can be a daunting task, but what makes it successful? How do you balance...

Stores Don't Suck: A Practical Guide to Amazing Retail Execution This insightful book explores the often-overlooked world of store operations, revealing the simple yet effective strategies that can...

The Extreme Centre: A Second Warning by Tariq Ali Since 1989, politics has been shaped by a contest to serve market needs. In this updated edition, Tariq Ali investigates the people and events that...

The English Press: A History by Jeremy Black This concise one-volume account explores the rise and fall of the English press from its emergence as a newspaper industry to the Internet age. Tracing...

Join Phillipa Sage behind the scenes of her extraordinary 12-year journey with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. As their PA, gofer, and fixer, she witnessed the best and worst of the...

The Little Book of Corbyn in His Own Words is a collection of over 170 quotes from Jeremy Corbyn, one of Britain's most unlikely leaders. Despite being given odds of 100 to 1 by bookmakers, Corbyn...

Rethinking World War Two: A Critical Examination of the Conflict and Its Legacy Jeremy Black explores the complex and contested accounts of World War II, critically examining the leading...

Strategy and the Second World War: How the War Was Won, and Lost The Second World War became a global conflict in 1941, with Nazi Germany attacking the Soviet Union, Japan attacking the United States...

Rise of the Dead is a gripping zombie novel that combines literary fiction with post-apocalyptic thrills. In a world where everything has become predictable and mundane, a sudden outbreak brings...

This book offers an original and visually stimulating examination of the Brexit referendum through the lens of art and photography. Featuring works by artists such as Cornelia Parker, Wolfgang...

John Stuart Mill: A Biography explores the life and work of one of Britain's most influential thinkers. This comprehensive biography examines Mill's contributions to various fields, including...

Sustainability: A History explores the evolution of the sustainability movement from its roots in the 17th century to the present day. Jeremy L. Caradonna delves into the historical context that...

Barbie: The World Tour is a visually stunning book that brings together the world of high fashion and the iconic Barbie doll. The book features photographs of Margot Robbie in looks inspired by...

The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence is a unique collection of advice for life, written over 350 years ago. This witty and thought-provoking book offers 300 elegant maxims to guide you through the...

A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment By John Preston, Penguin Books Limited. In the 1960s and 70s, Jeremy Thorpe was one of Britain's most charismatic...

Betting the House: The Inside Story of the 2017 Election The 2017 UK general election was one of the most unexpected in recent history. With Theresa May's Conservative Party leading by over 20...

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Global Business Phenomenon This Very Short Introduction explores the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its growing significance in business...

From the founders of the acclaimed Summit event series and community comes a story of unconventional business success and hard-won lessons. Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal, and Jeremy...

Gabriella Coleman's groundbreaking study of the Anonymous movement offers a unique insight into the complexities of digital activism and the culture of the Internet age. Through years of chats and...

Discover a straightforward approach to trading in the markets with How to Be a 20-Minute Trader. This guide by Jeremy Russell offers an easy-to-follow system for capitalizing on small movements in...

The computer has become an integral part of modern life, dominating various aspects of our culture. But what is the philosophical and spiritual significance of this dependence on electronic...

Get stronger and feel great about your body with a proven formula to overcome physical limitations.Illness or bad genes can make it hard to gain muscle or lose fat, but expert personal trainer Jeremy...

Theresienstadt 1941-1945: A Comprehensive Account of a Coerced Community First published in 1955, H. G. Adler's Theresienstadt, 1941-1945 is a seminal work in Holocaust studies, offering an...

The Labour Party's perpetual internal divisions have been a recurring theme in its history. A party that aspires to win elections cannot afford division, yet Labour has struggled with damaging splits...

Orbits: The Ables, Book 4 by Jeremy Scott A new generation of heroes is emerging, but their powers come with a deadly threat. A mysterious blood disease is sweeping through the custodian community,...

A story of two families, two babies, and one day that will change their lives forever is told by Imogen Clark. It's the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave, and the labour ward at Lincoln County...

The Brain Has a Mind of Its Own: Attachment, Neurobiology, and the New Science of Psychotherapy by Jeremy Holmes. Recent advances in neuroscience have shed new light on the practice of psychotherapy...

Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights: Finding Home is an intimate look at the creation and evolution of this groundbreaking musical. Written with Jeremy McCarter and Quiara Alegría Hudes, the book...

A trans boy challenges his ex-boyfriend for the title of Homecoming King in this contemporary YA romance. Jeremy Harkiss, cheer captain and student body president, is determined to make his senior...

A comic masterpiece that has remained in print since its first publication in 1889, Three Men in a Boat is a humorous tale of three friends' disastrous boat trip along the Thames. With an...

Jeremy England's groundbreaking theory of dissipative adaptation offers a new perspective on the origins of life. According to this highly publicized idea, matter clumps together and breaks apart in...

The Diver and the Lover by Jeremy Vine is a powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and the lengths we will go to for those we care about. In 1951, sisters Ginny and Meredith travel from England to Spain...

The Young Actor's Handbook by Jeremy Kruse is a concise and practical guide to the craft of acting. This book distills the author's years of experience into a clear and accessible primer, covering...

The Reset: Returning to the Heart of Worship and a Life of Undivided Devotion As the sound of modern worship has grown louder, the heartbeat of true worship has grown faint. This book is a call to...

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules brings together the key investment principles and teachings from the Partnership Letters, a set of 33 letters written by Warren Buffett to his partners between 1956 and...

Jazz Piano Fundamentals: Books 1 & 2 is a comprehensive guide to the first stages of jazz piano study. This two-volume set combines Jeremy Siskind's expert teaching with clear, detailed lessons and...

Sam Singer's life is in disarray. Feeling suffocated by his partner and his mundane routine in New York, he embarks on a journey to Berlin, seeking solace in the city's vibrant art scene. As he...

The Great Battles of All Time by Jeremy Black is a comprehensive collection of 25 pivotal conflicts that have shaped history from ancient times to the present day. Spanning over two millennia, this...

Railway history spans over 150 years, from the early steam-powered locomotives to modern high-speed networks. Jeremy Black examines how rail transformed the world, exploring its strategic importance...

Statistics for Public Policy: A Practical Guide to Being Mostly Right (or at Least Respectably Wrong) A comprehensive guide to using statistics in public policy, dispelling the technical jargon that...

Birdscapes: A Meditation on Birds and Human Experience Jeremy Mynott's unique exploration of our relationship with birds delves into the diverse ways humans perceive and interact with these creatures...

Organising Care Around Patients: Stories from the Frontline of the NHS This book puts patients at the heart of healthcare, sharing their personal stories and experiences to shed light on what works...

David Copperfield, Charles Dickens' beloved novel, follows the journey of a young man from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful writer. The story is...

The Six-Day War was a pivotal moment in modern history, shaping the Middle East and its people for generations to come. Forty years on, the conflict continues to simmer, with Israelis and...

The Top Gear Years brings together Jeremy Clarkson's collected magazine columns for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into his world. Clarkson's writing is at its pithy and provocative best,...

Lifescapes: The Experience of Landscape in Britain, 1870-1960 by Jeremy Burchardt is a thought-provoking study that explores how personal experiences shape our relationships with the natural world...

The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning by Jeremy Lent. This book offers a fresh perspective on crucial questions of history, exploring how cultures have...

When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church This practical guide is designed to help church leaders and members respond wisely to situations of domestic abuse...

The Private Pilots Licence Course: Human Factors and Flight Safety is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of human factors in aviation. Written by Jeremy M. Pratt, this book...

Adult Safeguarding Observed: How Social Workers Assess and Manage Risk and Uncertainty by Jeremy Dixon. This book provides an in-depth exploration of adult safeguarding practice, focusing on risk...

The Labour Party's perpetual internal divisions have been a source of enduring concern for its supporters. A party torn apart by infighting is unable to present a united front, making it difficult to...

Explore the England of Jane Austen's novels with historian Jeremy Black. This sweeping historical survey provides a deeper understanding of the time period in which Austen lived and wrote, shedding...

The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology by Jeremy R. Treat explores two central themes in Scripture: the kingdom of God and the atonement. Traditionally, these...

The Power of Placebos: How the Science of Placebos and Nocebos Can Improve Health Care Jeremy Howick explores the history, philosophy, ethics, and science behind the placebo and nocebo effects. With...

The Harm in Hate Speech by Jeremy Waldron explores the complex relationship between free speech and regulation of hate speech. While some argue that restricting hate speech infringes upon the First...

Jeremy Bowen's memoir, War Stories, is a gripping account of his 30-year career as a foreign correspondent. From his early days as a trainee at the BBC to his experiences in some of the world's most...

The Penguin Book of the Prose Poem brings together some of the most innovative and influential writers in poetry, including Eileen Myles, Margaret Atwood, Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, and...

The conversation between music and theology has long been dormant, but it is now gathering pace. This is because many theologians are rediscovering the intimate connection between music and the...

Eric Trum, the stick man with a big bum, is looking for something to do. He's determined to keep boredom away and has a plan - from secret codes to making his own comic strip. This funny story...

The Future for Investors: A New Paradigm for Building Wealth in the 21st Century. In today's fast-paced markets, investors often find themselves drawn to new and emerging trends. However, research by...

Gay Bar: A History of the Gay Bars of London, San Francisco and Los Angeles The gay bar has long been a place of joy, solidarity and sexual expression, where people from all walks of life could come...

Jeremy Corbyn's historic rise to power in 2017 was a shocking reversal of expectations. With the biggest increase in the Labour vote since 1945, Corbyn pulled off an upset that left both his...

The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and Holy Dying is a collection of two books by Jeremy Taylor, renowned for his poetical style as the "Shakespeare of Divines". Published in 1650 and 1651, these...

Katie and Nas are bound together by more than just friendship. They share their lives, including a tiny room in a North London townhouse, with their landlord Jeremy. Katie's life is marked by...

Berserk Kentaro Miura: The Manga and the Animé by Jeremy Mark Robinson is a comprehensive study of the epic fantasy comic Berserk. Since its debut in Young Animal Magazine from Hakusensha in 1989,...

Evidence-Based Policy: A Practical Guide to Doing It Better is a comprehensive guide that challenges conventional methods of policy-making. Nancy Cartwright and Jeremy Hardie argue that current...

The Micro-hydro Pelton Turbine Manual Design, Manufacture and Installation for Small-scale Hydro-power provides a comprehensive guide to designing and manufacturing Pelton turbines for small-scale...

The Zero Marginal Cost Society: How the Internet of Things is Redefining Economic Systems. Jeremy Rifkin explores how the emerging Internet of Things is transforming our economy, leading to nearly...

Theologia Cambrensis: A Two-Volume Analysis of Protestant Religion and Theology in Wales This volume is the first part of a two-volume analysis, covering the period from the publication of Bishop...

George III: A Life of Importance and Interest The sixty-year reign of George III witnessed and participated in some of the most critical events of modern world history, including the American War of...

Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography Diane Abbott's remarkable career has spanned over three decades, during which she has broken numerous barriers and defied expectations. From her early days as a...

Climate, All is Well, All Will be Well by Jeremy Nieboer The scientific case for global warming dogma has been built on shaky ground, with contradictions that have been overlooked or suppressed. This...

Politics looked straightforward when Patrick Kidd took over the reins of the daily political sketch in The Times in 2015. David Cameron had just won a general election and would clearly be Prime...

Glimmers of Change is the seventh book in the Bregdan Chronicles historical fiction series. Set against the backdrop of America's Reconstruction, this novel explores the challenges faced by its...

The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge Jeremy Narby's groundbreaking exploration of the Peruvian Indians' profound knowledge of plants and biochemical interactions, gained under the...

Stanley Kubrick Interviews offers a unique insight into the mind of one of cinema's most enigmatic directors. Spanning over three decades, this collection of interviews reveals Kubrick's diverse...

Healthy communication is essential in any professional or personal relationship. When the lines of communication are frayed or broken, drama and conflict often follow. In this real-world guide,...

The Future of the Ancient World: Essays on the History of Consciousness by Jeremy Naydler This collection of essays explores the evolution of human consciousness over the past five thousand years,...

Death Punch'd: Surviving Five Finger Death Punch's Metal Mayhem is a high-energy memoir that takes readers onstage and behind the scenes of one of the most successful heavy-metal bands of the past...

Military Strategy: A Global History by Jeremy Black explores how military strategy has evolved over time, focusing on the practical applications of leading powers throughout history. From the...

Siya Kolisi Against All Odds by Jeremy Daniel is an unauthorised biography that tells the remarkable story of Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi. Born into poverty, Kolisi's journey from his childhood...

A Drink at the Bar: A Memoir of Crime, Justice and Overcoming Personal Demons by Graham Boal QC is a revealing memoir that offers a unique insight into the world of law and justice. With a career...

Fast Fords: 50 Years of Performance and Racing. Over five decades as a motoring journalist and racing driver, Jeremy Walton has had an intimate relationship with Ford's performance cars. He was at...

The Genesis Creation Account in the Dead Sea Scrolls by Jeremy D. Lyon provides an unparalleled insight into the ancient text and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible during the Second Temple period...

The Sleep Experiment by Jeremy Bates In 1954, a sinister experiment was conducted on four Soviet political prisoners, who were left awake for fourteen days under the influence of a powerful stimulant...

The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power Is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World by Jeremy Rifkin. A new economic era is emerging, one that will fundamentally change the way we...