GermanyNeil MacGregor guides us through the complex history, culture and identity of Germany by telling the stories behind 30 objects in his uniquely magical way. Beginning with the 15th century invention of the Gutenberg press, he ventures beyond the usual sticking point of the Second World War to get to the heart of a nation that has given us Luther and Hitler, the Beetle and Brecht and remade our world again and again. This is a view of Germany like no

and championship cricket will be diminished to the point of invisibility

Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades

with this laugh-out-loud guide to relationships from husband and wife

orphaned and with a cruel stepfather

1 bestseller Karin Slaughter

this is convenience cooking without scrimping on flavour or health

and calculated political influence

and bold neon tones against black gives the book a retro computer game aesthetic

is a rare sight for most people

and idealists alike - even before the Gods choose to meddle

This celebrates unsung hero Robert de La Rochefoucauld

Children make wonderful philosophers because they constantly question things that grown-ups take for granted