What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What can it do and how is it created? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin bases his assessment of AI on the definition of AI as a tool t
A practical guide to psychic development and spiritual growth. Have you ever felt you possessed a 'sixth sense' or intuition which you've found difficult to explain? Despite man's extraordinary advanc
Before Tolkien, fantasy fiction was alive and well. This unique compilation of classic fantasy stories demonstrates the extraordinary breadth and imagination in the genre. Ranging from the supernatura
Do words fail you just when you need them most? If so, you need a few pointers from the past masters of put-down to keep others firmly in their place. This book brims over with stinging comments, verb
Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of the enlightenment in an accessible, easy to understand format. With helpful summaries of the main philosophic
Written in a blisteringly honest, no-holds-barred style of narration, A History of Cannibalism investigates the three primary motives for cannibalism—desperation, duty, and desire—and presents startli
The Story of Astronomy traces one of humankind's oldest interests from Neolithic times to NASA. For thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious bel
Kirigami involve the folding and cutting of paper to make beautiful shapes and decorations. All the projects are accompanied by delightful illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This lovely craf
All good artists need to have a full understanding of the structure of the body. Indeed, for leading artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, it was of paramount importance. This practical guide provides
In this collection, werewolves, vampires and ghosts stalktheir victims through the nights. Incorporating elements from both horror and fantasy, these supernatural stories are terrifying tales filled w
Michael Johnstone provides a comprehensive examination of the long and fascinating history of fortune-telling. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, this enc
Lovecraft's otherworldly visions of cosmic horrors, alien beings and a world not quite our own remain immensely powerful and able to terrify even the most resolute readers. The stories here span the b
For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experime
