Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field.

This guide explores the fascinating life of Stephen Hawking, and the evolution of his work from his days as a student.

From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Wild West, David Mountain brings colour and perspective to historical mythmaking.

The fifty most incredible, awe-inspiring, spectacular journeys by train.

The 'engaging, emotional, funny and surprising' (JJ Abrams) memoir of the electronic music and technology pioneer Thomas Dolby

Explores our brains' near-miraculous ability to arrange and re-arrange themselves in response to external circumstances. This title examines how this 'open architecture', the elasticity of our brains, helps and hinders humans in their attempts to learn to read, and to process the written language.

'Few, if any, are better placed to write a book of this breadth and scale than Joe Mulhall.' - Mark Townsend, Home Affairs editor of the Observer

A terrifying and timely look at the spread of far-right movements across the globe.

Covers the difficult progress from pre-Darwinian thinking to modern genetics, and the devastatingly important impact of one man on our fundamental understanding of biology, life and ourselves.