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Wild Fictions brings together Amitav Ghosh's extraordinary writings on subjects that have obsessed him over the last twenty-five years: literature and language; climate change and the environment; human lives, travel and discoveries. The spaces that we inhabit, and the manner in which we occupy...

Brought to you by Penguin. So much relies on science. But what if science itself can’t be relied on? Medicine, education, psychology, health, parenting – wherever it really matters, we look to science for advice. Science Fictions reveals the disturbing flaws that undermine our understanding...

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 ...