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At the height of their popularity, Harriet Martineaus *Illustrations of Political Economy* aimed to transform the complex theories of political economy into captivating and accessible social fiction. Through her engaging dramatizations, Martineau sought to educate and empower a diverse readership, including women and the working class, who were often sidelined from these crucial discussions. Each volume features a unique collection of short, didactic novellas that illuminate various economic principles, offering stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. The publication of ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Rivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization. In Rivers of Power, geographer Laurence C. Smith tells the sweeping story of rivers and how they made us. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik, read by Daniel Weyman. A unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity from one of the UK's best-known scientists Everything is made of something... From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary...