Anthropology

Dividing the sum total of human musical achievement, from Beethoven to The Beatles, Busta Rhymes to Bach, into just six fundamental forms, Levitin illuminates, through songs of friendship, joy, comfort, knowledge, religion and love, how music has been instrumental in the evolution of language, thought and culture.

'The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six .

For decades India has been intermittently tormented by brutal outbursts of religious violence, thrusting thousands of ordinary Hindus and Muslims into bloody conflict.

Frogs is a richly complex new novel about China's one-child policy by Mo Yan, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2012.

You're no idiot, of course.

Restore your thyroid balance with this no-nonsense informationUnusual fatigue, unexplained weight loss or gain, a racing heart, confusion, tremors, anxiety and depression, hair loss .

Aimed at beginners, this book looks at the history, folklore, and traditions of Hispanics in the United States and Latin America from the 16th century to the present day.

You're no idiot, of course.

Something Wiccan this way comes .

Part of The Complete Idiot's Guides popular religion and history titles.

Freemasonry is an ancient secret society shrouded in obscurity.

Learn to start and run your own coffee bar with tips to brewing successThe caffeine-lover in you has always wanted to start your own coffee bar--and all the guidance you'll need is right here in your hands!

Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan wayGet ready to take a journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment.

Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, getting your nutrition from plant-based foods is one of the best things you can do for your health-and it's easier than you might think!

Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent.

For hot beverage novices and budding baristas, here is an essential introduction to the world of coffee and tea, from a basic history of each product, to advanced tips and tricks for blending, brewing, and using syrups and milk, to recipes from around the world.

Fun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick.

The incredible influence of Ancient Greek culture on everything from sicence to literature to politics continues to be relevant and hotly debated.

A view of pirate life-from the crow's nest .

You're no idiot, of course.

Although the first black slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, our knowledge of African American history is often limited to 'lessons' in films.

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans.

Discover the art of spell casting to add some magick to your daily life.

Is a vegan diet healthier?

The shocking true story of the infected blood scandal: the worst treatment disaster in NHS history, which saw people infected with HIV by a revolutionary medical treatment and a cover-up from governments and the multi-billion-dollar plasma industry.

Selected for The Best Cookery Books to Give This Year, Daily MailThe Best of the Year's Cookbooks, The Spectator"e;A lovely book of scrumptious dishes.

MAKE YOUR BODY FEEL FIGHTING FIT IN JUST 28 DAYS'The perfect way to get healthier and into shape .

See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!

Political strategies for tackling climate change and other ';long problems' that span generationsClimate change and its consequences unfold over many generations.

From the Sunday Times bestselling authors, The Happy Pear'My go-to for incredible vegan recipes' Joe Wicks'Awesome plans that show how plant-based food can transform your health' BOSH!

Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy.

In 1969, young Kirin Narayan's older brother, Rahoul, announced that he was quitting school and leaving home to seek enlightenment with a guru.

Transition to a plant-based diet without giving up meat and dairy completely.

A fascinating analysis of the evolution of religion from the internationally renowned evolutionary psychologistWhen did humans develop spiritual thought?

*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE**A TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND BBC HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A bona fide historical classic' Sunday Times'Simply one of the best history books I have ever read' BBC HistoryIn the frontier town of Springfield in 1651, peculiar things begin to happen.

'Beautifully written and brilliantly argued, Possessed is one of the few things you really need to own' Daniel GilbertHow ownership came to own us - and what we can do about itOur love affair with possessions seems to be all-consuming, even as we face economic and environmental breaking points.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A PRACTICAL, ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE SECRET TO LASTING WEIGHT LOSS AND HOW YOU CAN GET IN SHAPE WITHOUT COUNTING CALORIES 'A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism' Vogue'Fascinating science' ITV _______________What we've been told about our diet has been all wrong.

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HAPPY MIND, HAPPY LIFE 'One of the most influential doctors in the country' - Chris Evans__________________________________________________It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life.

Become Fitter, Happier, Healthier with Kate's secrets for harnessing your strength, caring for your mind and making your body feel great from your own home'Eminently relatable.

Keeping the whole household happy and well-fed can be difficult when there's a vegan in the house.

Of all species that have ever existed on earth, only one has reached human levels of intelligence and social organisation: us.

How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information.

Future-proof your life with this superfood approach to discovering what is really happening to your body as you are aging.

'Ireland's answer to Joe Wicks' Irish IndependentPersonal trainer and YouTube favourite, Rob Lipsett, will share with you his secrets to shaping up and getting fit at home or in the gym.

The Viking Method uses Svava's strong mental practices inspired by her Icelandic upbringing to help the reader build the lean, powerful and toned physique they desire.

'Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises.

*FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FRAZZLED*A three way encounter between a Monk, a neuroscientist and Ruby Wax sounds like the set up for a joke.

An inquisitive, expansive and fascinating exploration of humans as creatures of our own makingOther species adapt to their environments; we alone create ours.

* A TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR *From the prize-winning author of Adventures in the Anthropocene, the astonishing story of how culture enabled us to become the most successful species on Earth'A wondrous, visionary work' Tim Flannery, author of The Weather MakersHumans are a planet-altering force.

Indigenous sign-systems, such as pictographs, petroglyphs, hieroglyphs, and khipu, are usually understood as relics from an inaccessible past.