Peak Human'Deftly punctures popular misconceptions Could a history book be more timely?' The Economist 'Engaging and persuasive' New Statesman 'A compelling and timely study of what drove history's most influential civilisations the book comes with impeccable timing An entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the forces that shape how civilisations progress' Financial Times Golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing,

She has so many wonderful ideas

lawyer Jesse Blackburn

Ruth finds that the legacy of war is more powerful than even she had imagined

the failure to contain the outbreak

Inside are human bones

a peasant girl who hides her

Hindi Bhasha Evam Shikshashtra

including visiting the Empire State Building

growing your own potatoes to welcoming feathered friends into your own garden

mounting their own shadow war

It's New Year's Eve

and how parents can help their children