Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who fina
Diane von Furstenberg saw a matching skirt and top on TV and the wrap-dress was born. Microsoft Windows was on the brink of being shut down until two people met unexpectedly at a party. Starbucks sold
Who was "the first speaker" and what was their first message?An erudite, tightly woven and beautifully written account of one of humanity's greatest mysteries - the origins of language.Drawing on evid
Wee William is a little mouse. Sometimes he forgets to tell Mummy or Daddy that he needs to go to the toilet ... until it's almost too late. Mummy knows that accidents will sometimes happen but she ha
Shows how to stay ahead when you can't predict the future success is random. And there are a number of things that we can do to capture this randomness and focus it in our favour. In this title, accor
Three-dimensional cutaway illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks complement these richly illustrated, fully updated travel handbooks that also include enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, b
We all dream of being the perfect host, reaching new culinary heights in the kitchen, shaking hand-crafted cocktails behind our backs, and running perfectly plated dishesall while greeting guests with
You can never have too much chocolate—or too many chocolate recipes! From Mocha Squares to spicy Aztec Pralines and Fudge Cake with chocolate-caramel icing, this big, bold, beautiful volume features m
This book explores the role of philosophy and the humanities in early childhood educational research and practice, and argues that research should attend to questions about learning, socialization and
