The story of an empire made and an empire undone – and what emerged from the ashes – by one of the world’s leading authorities on Soviet Russia.

The tale of a town, and a nation

Edited by Eliza Hull, this is the first major anthology by parents with disabilities. 

Independent publisher Black Inc. is seeking a Marketing Manager to design and oversee marketing strategies for our growing list.

The Earth’s sounds are wonderfully diverse, complex and beautiful – but they are under threat.

Black Inc. is seeking a Publicist or Senior Publicist to join our busy and dynamic team.

In an age of cascading crises, we need the radical potential of democracy more than ever. Does it have a future, or will the demagogues and despots win? We are about to find out. Read an extract from The Shortest History of Democracy. 

From the conquest of the skies to the exploration of the Poles, Hélène Gaudy's haunting and brilliant award-winning novel, set in the ethereal landscape of the Arctic, reflects on the human need to discover, describe, conquer and ultimately shrink the world. Read an extract. 

Trespassing bees, murderous zebras, reasonable cows ... Ever since biblical times, animals have been clashing with human laws. In Guilty Pigs, animal law experts Katy Barnett and Jeremy Gans guide readers through the philosophy and practice of animal-related law, from the very earliest cases to the issues we are debating today, including the responsibilities of pet owners and the application of human rights to animals. Read an extract.

Is the money in your bank account helping to fund the fossil fuel and tobacco industries? Do you know which companies your superannuation is invested in? Want to put your money where your ethics are but have no idea where to start? In The Ethical Investor, journalist and author Nicole Haddow guides us through the steps she takes to ensure her hard-earned cash isn’t going straight into the pockets of toxic companies. This is the  essential, practical guide to growing your wealth while making a difference. Read an extract.