Software has become a key component of contemporary life and algorithms that rank, classify, or recommend are everywhere. Building on the philosophy of Gilbert Simondon and the cultural techniques tradition, this book examines the constructive and cumulative character of software and retraces the historical trajecto...

Drawing on expertise from professionals, government officials, and academics, this book uncovers the proactive measures taken by Latvia to build resilient cybersecurity capabilities. The work offers a comprehensive exploration of Latvia’s cyber domain, structured around three overarching themes: the ecosystem, its p...

‘A riveting book … In combining the passion of Robert Macfarlane with the incisiveness of Patrick Radden Keefe, Shaw has announced himself as a brilliant new voice in science writing’ RACHEL CLARKE, SPECTATOR **A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025** Antibiotics are one of humanity’s greatest achievements but ou...

Forming a critical introduction to the history of women's autobiography from the mid 18th-century to the present, this book analyses the most important changes in women's autobiography, exploring their motivation, context, style, and the role of life experiences. Caine effortlessly segues across three centuries of h...

一場軍事行動，如何萌發日本帝國主義的殖民大夢？ 1874年，日本以琉球人在南臺灣遇害為由宣稱懲凶，派軍攻打臺灣，稱之「臺灣出兵」，是明治維新以來首次對外用兵。要解釋此事件的前因與後果，必須將其置於西方帝國主義,日本的革命性改變，和十九世紀後半葉中國在東亞的外交支配地位等脈絡，才能全盤理解。 聚焦發生在日本與世界關係出現關鍵...

The book explores India’s role as a normative power, with solid credentials based on a long history of thalassic experience of states of South India. It examines how India has been interpreting international law and rules for the exploitation of living and non-living resources in her way. The book presents an analys...

An illustrated study of the development and operations of coalition and Afghan Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan from 2009 until the withdrawal in 2021. At the end of 2008, the clearly inadequate strength of the coalition's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan prompted the US and NATO...

**A TLS, GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 The new bestseller from the acclaimed author of Justice and one of the world's most popular philosophers** "Astute, insightful, and empathetic...A crucial book for this moment" Tara Westover, author of Educated These are dangerous times for democracy. We live...

〓 Power is never given. It is takenーand kept by those who understand the game. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is one of the most influential works in political historyーa bold, unflinching manual on how rulers rise, maintain control, and consolidate power. First published in 1532, this timeless classic remains ...

Discover the People Who Made France What It Is Today From prehistoric cave artists and medieval mystics to revolutionary thinkers, fearless warriors, and daring inventors, 101 People Who Made France tells the story of a nation through the lives of the people who shaped it. Across more than two thousand years of Fren...

〓 Love is the greatest gift of allーeven when you have nothing left to give. In The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry tells one of the most beloved and enduring Christmas stories ever written. Set on a snowy Christmas Eve, this short tale follows a young, impoverished coupleーJim and Dellaーas they each make a secret sacr...

Media Engagement, Literacy, and Dialogue among European Youth explores young people’s participation in digital media spaces, drawing on participatory research methods to reflect with youth on how digital media is interwoven into their daily lives. Focusing on young people’s understandings of political and cultural e...

Enjoy all of Jane Austen's beloved novels in one complete collection, featuring timeless stories of love, society, and personal growth. Known for her wit, charm, and keen social observation, Austen's novels continue to delight readers across generations. A definitive edition for fans of romance, classic fiction, and...

A panoramic history of Japan’s iconic mountain from the Ice Age to the present Mount Fuji is everywhere recognized as a wonder of nature and enduring symbol of Japan. Yet behind the picture-postcard image is a history filled with conflict and upheaval. Violent eruptions across the centuries wrought havoc and instill...

The British people had no sooner finished rescuing their trapped army from Dunkirk than they found themselves preparing for an attack from the Germans once again. This time, the Nazi menace struck from the air, as Hitler's Luftwaffe bombed the British in an attempt to break their spirit and force Great Britain to ac...

A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR Budapest, autumn 1943. Four years into the war, Hungary is allied with Nazi Germany and the Hungarian capital is the Casablanca of central Europe. The city swirls with intrigue and betrayal, home to spies and agents of every kind. But Budapest remains at peace, an oasis in the midst ...