In this people's history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a treasure trove of old stories, ways and wisdom, collected by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide project set up in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore. Published here for the first time, this 'best of' selection includes chapters on ghost stories, agriculture, schooling and pastimes

Sejal Sukhadwala probes the complex intersection of tradition and colonialism through the fascinating history of curry, from its association with Ayurveda - one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems to its enduring popularity in contemporary British culture.

From the bestselling authors and hosts of 'The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe' a high-tech roadmap of the future in their beloved voice, cracking open both the follies of futurists past and how technology will profoundly change our world moving forward.

Uncovering the scandal of Britain's disastrous treatment of independent countries after empire - and how these decisions are breaking Britain today.

SINGER, BROADCASTER AND MOTHER SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR REFLECTS ON LOVE, LIFE AND CREATIVITY

A darkly humorous and inspiring first-person account of the larger-than-life exploits and ultimate redemption of an Irish gangster-turned-actor-turned-sober-storyteller-written in collaboration with the creators of Silicon Valley.

A revelatory guide to the 'epic of epics' from a beloved authority, who has read all 27,000 Marvel comics.

The must-read exploration of the birth and death of the internet, from award-winning journalist Marie Le Conte.

A clear-eyed examination of the widespread theories and misconceptions about the COVID pandemic and official responses to it.