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The popular science equivalent of the TV show Who Do You Think You Are?

A reference tool for informed modern living that separates scientific truth from media myth.

Outlines the development of sign study from its classical precursors to contemporary post-structuralism. This title identifies the key semioticians and their work and explains the simple concepts behind difficult terms. It is suitable for those who wish to know why signs are crucial to human existence.

Martin Heidegger - philosophy's 'hidden king', or leading exponent of a dangerously misguided secular mysticism. Heidegger has been acclaimed as the most powerfully original philosopher of the twentieth century. This title provides an introduction to his notoriously abstruse thinking, mapping out its historical contexts.

Follows the historical development of logic, explains the symbols and methods involved and explores the philosophical issues surrounding the topic. This title takes you through the influence of logic on scientific method and the various sciences from physics to psychology.

The history, philosophy and politics of one of the biggest, most successful but most controversial ideas ever.

A box set containing three essential, graphic novel-style Introducing Graphic Guides (Marxism, Capitalism and Romanticism) on the politics that has helped shape the world.

Yes, this is a book about improvisation. And it's a book about business. Specifically, it's a book about how to build confidence, be more creative and face anything. If you want to get serious at work, it's time to play.