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'Will was pretty much the perfect role model.' — Beth Ditto, The Gossip In the spring of 2010, Toronto lost one of its most important queer civic heroes when local artist, DJ, activist, impresario,

In 1787, British philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham conceived of the panopticon, a ring of cells observed by a central watchtower, as a labor-saving device for those in authority.

How does the mind of a criminal work' How can you stop criminals from re-offending' What does being in prison do to your mind' From lie detection to psychological profiling, Professo

There are 27 million slaves alive today - more than at any point in history.

Gaining a following since the launch of the infamous Large Hadron Collider, particle physics explores our most fundamental and mind-blowing questions: How did the Universe start' What are we m

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language.

What does classical music mean to the Western World' How has it transformed over the centuries' What relevance does it have today' Julian Johnson inspires readers to explore over 100

Winston Churchill, Andy Warhol, Walt Disney, Tom Cruise, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso. All famous and successful in their chosen professions. All dyslexic.

Ruthless, cruel, and irresistibly cool: the Mafia has always appealed to the darker side of the imagination.

Opera is often perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes, lavish sets, and ill-mannered divas.

Why do birds have regional accents' Can horses learn math' What do animals without eyes see' Questions such as these have fascinated scientists and animal lovers alike long before et

In Glutton to Gourmet by Victoria Blisse, Anabel has never known when to say when. But the dashing Roman shows her that quality is just as delicious as quantity.

Body Trauma explains what happens to body organs and bones maimed by accident or intent and the small window of opportunity for emergency treatment.

One-stop shopping for researching the complexities of all aspects of civil law. Whether one writes mysteries, romance, mainstream, or nonfiction, if the facts are wrong, the book is ruined.

The Writer's Essential Tackle Box offers an insider's view that informs and educates writers to key occupations that comprise the publishing industry-how they work, why they work, and pit