Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have l...więcej »
'The most esteemed philosopher to have produced a general introduction to his discipline since Bertrand Russell' IndependentIn these essays, one of the most important thinkers of the tw...więcej »
Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page.With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a ...więcej »
Paris, near the turn of 1932-3. Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz bar on the rue Montparnasse. They are Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and their friend Raymond...więcej »
A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128 everyday words in Mandarin Chinese spoken by a native speaker. Select one of four double-sided topic cards, each with sixteen words...więcej »
A colourful picture word book with illustrations of around a thousand everyday words. Words are arranged by theme, providing lots to spot and talk about together. A fun way to bui...więcej »
Fundamental to Chinese philosophy and religion, the Tao Te Ching is a simple guidebook for virtue, encouraging peace, understanding and humility. Ranging from political advice to common wisdom, it ...więcej »
In 1929 Robert Graves went to live abroad permanently, vowing 'never to make England my home again'. This is his superb account of his life up until that 'bitter leave-taking': from his childhood a...więcej »