369円 Kirk Douglas is one of the best known actors of the silver screen. Known for his 'tough guy' image, he quickly became one of the finest Hollywood stars and is still renowned today as one of the greatest actors of all time. Off screen, Douglas is an equally interesting and very likeable character,...

369円 Hillary Clinton is without doubt one of the world's best know women in politics today. A fierce campaigner for women's rights and human rights in general, she has swiftly moved from being known as First Lady to become one of the most prominent figures in politics. With strong views on a variety o...

369円 Best known, of course, for his appearances in the recent AA commercials, it will no doubt come as a surprise to many that John Cleese was previously involved in comedy within a little-known troupe of comedians known as Monty Python, and also wrote and starred in a completely unknown sitcom named ...

369円 'That which does not kill us makes us stronger...’ Though some may not know his name, there are few alive today who will not have heard some variation of at least one of Friedrich Nietzsche's many quotes. One of the great philosophers in human history, his unique ability to concisely articulate p...

369円 Ralph Waldo Emerson was without doubt one of the greatest minds of the 19th century. Known mainly for his poetry, literature and lecturing, he was also a great philosopher and much of what he said holds as true now as it did 200 years ago. This book brings together some of his most fascinating th...

0円 What is science? What is it not? Why does it work? How does science relate to morality and religion? The Wisdom of Science is a collection of aphorisms and quotations that conveys the beauty and mystery of science as experienced by some of its most successful practitioners.

369円 "If you don't have humour, then you may as well nail the coffin lid down now." Sir Roger Moore is the personification of the English gentleman, renowned the world over for his prominent roles in some of the all time classics, most notably, of course, as the legendary James Bond. As well as his su...

369円 Richard Dawkins is arguably the best known atheist in the world. Although professionally a respected Evolutionary Biologist, his outspoken views against religion have made him one of the most controversial characters alive today. Dawkins is never short of interesting and intellectual things to sa...

393円 Bill Gates is one of the best known self-made billionaires in the world today. Yet he is notable for more than just his massive success in the business world. Gates is also notable for his philanthropy, having donated billions over the years. Naturally for somebody of his status he has been often...

369円 One of the best known atheists ever to have lived, Christopher Hitchens was also renowned as being one of the most articulate debaters of modern times. Until his death in 2011 he was regularly quoted in the media due to his controversial views on religion and politics. A much revered character, H...

369円 George Bernard Shaw was known for many things. Perhaps most notably a prolific playwright, Shaw was also a staunch socialist and devoted much of his life to politics, as a fierce advocate for human rights and social equality. Probably one of the most humble men of his times, Shaw turned down a nu...

605円 History has portrayed Marilyn Monroe as a ‘dumb blonde’.  In fact she was neither dumb nor naturally blonde.  The popular image created of her is a consequence of the parts she played in her popular films and the childlike innocence she often displayed in public. However, there was ano...