Modern Age

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past. 

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

Selected as one of the Best Books of 2016 by Bill Gates All too frequently, leadership is reduced to a simple dichotomy: the strong versus the weak. Yet, there are myriad ways to exercise effective political leadership-as well as different ways to fail. We blame our leaders for economic...

The powerful Mughal Empire, the rise of Islam, and the legacy of the Normans in shaping modern Europe. Explore important milestones like the Domesday Book, the Magna Carta, and England's quest for dominance - each explained in clear, kid-friendly language with vivid descriptions that bring history to life.

A new edition of the number one book in the human computer interaction field! This book seeks to chart the technology-fueled changes taking place in the field of corporate governance and describes the impact these changes are having on boards and the enterprises they govern. It also describes what the future could look like once companies truly embrace the power of technology to change governance. Additionally, this book will provide a set of "suggested action steps" for companies and their boards focused on ways they can leverage technology tools to enhance governance immediately. 

Transform tech anxiety into aerial mastery with this beginner guide to flying civilian drones and quadcopters. Perfect for weekend hobbyists and tech-curious parents, this practical walkthrough replaces confusion with rock-solid confidence. Whether listening on your commute or prepping for a...

In the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical...

Today busyness has become a badge of honour. We want to say we're busy, yet at the same time we feel exhausted. Instead we should start taking rest seriously as a method of self-care and this book can help us to work out how. The Art of Rest draws on ground-breaking research Claudia Hammond...

Master digital literacy and banish tech anxiety with this reassuring beginner’s guide to everyday computing. If you feel left behind by the fast-paced modern world, this calm, jargon-free roadmap turns frustration into empowerment. Perfect for focused learning during your morning commute or a...

Brought to you by Penguin. Read the award-winning, multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon that is WONDER. 'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.' Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice...

'American storytelling at its era-spanning best . . . An immersive, multi-layered portrait of a marriage, Nathan Hill’s follow-up to The Nix is a work of quiet genius' – The Observer An Oprah's Book Club Pick. Moving from the gritty 90s Chicago art scene to a suburbia of detox diets and home...

Experience the sweeping world history of industrialization and global empires that forged our modern reality. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative transforms the nineteenth century from dusty dates into a high-energy saga of human ambition. From the rhythmic pounding of early...

This fascinating history of technology reveals how harnessed heat conquered nature and ignited the Industrial Revolution. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon walk, this thought-provoking narrative turns a spotlight on the machines that quietly rearranged human society. You will...

Trace the gripping history of human civilization and the energy revolution through a single, transformative black rock. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive exploration transports you from steaming prehistoric swamps to the smog-choked cities of the Industrial Revolution. Witness how...

Step into the turbulent American history of the 1920s, a cultural revolution born from the ashes of a global pandemic. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey explores how a battered society plunged headfirst into a dramatic era of excess, jazz, and profound transformation...

Brought to you by Penguin. This new audio edition of Ian McEwan’s beloved modern classic is narrated by Olivier Award winner and Emmy nominee Harriet Walter, who starred as Emily Tallis in the Academy Award-winning film adaptation of Atonement. Her recent credits range from The Crown to...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER This inspiring book by Wayne Dyer, author of the bestselling classics Your Erroneous Zones and Pulling Your Own Strings, delves into the teachings of intellectuals of our past to mine values and wisdom for the present. ""What do our ancestral scholars, whom we consider the...

Uncover the origins of modern mass atrocity in this gripping historical non-fiction chronicle of survival and resilience. Whether you are seeking a profound commute listen or a deeply reflective educational journey, this somber narrative transports you to the final days of the Ottoman Empire...

Explore the epic clash between divine authority and secular power in this sweeping world history of faith and politics. From the primal rituals of ancient Mesopotamia to the global human rights debates of today, discover how sacred beliefs forged empires and sparked revolutions. This captivating...