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1. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to Science

   A new look at scientific history - revealing the extremes of dogmatism and uncertainty, and considering the role of science in society.

   Jerome Ravetz

   August 22, 2010
2. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to Sexual Diversity

   Demystifies all the colours of the sexual rainbow, tracking the campaigns for rights and equality worldwide.

   Vanessa Baird

   August 19, 2010
3. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to Tourism

   What lies behind the search for paradise and adventure - the often invisible impacts of tourism exposed.

   Pamela Nowicka

   August 16, 2010
4. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to The United Nations

   Conveys the complexity of the UN, assesses its record, and considers options for reform.

   Maggie Black

   August 13, 2010
5. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to Women's Rights

   A vivid dissection of the state of women’s rights in a ‘post-feminist’ age.

   Nikki van der Gaag

   August 10, 2010
6. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food

   A world tour of food—from industrialized production and consumption to community food security

   Wayne Roberts

   August 7, 2010
7. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to World Health

   An examination of the state of health worldwide which shows that public health is largely determined by socio-economic factors.

   Shereen Usdin

   August 4, 2010
8. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to World History (New Edition)

   The No-Nonsense Guide to World History embraces the whole of history, rather than disconnected dynasties and events - all in one slim volume.

   Chris Brazier

   August 1, 2010
9. 

   The No-Nonsense Guide to World Music

   A exploration of what ‘world music’ actually means and an introduction to global sounds.

   Louise Gray.
   Visit her blog. louisegray.net

   July 30, 2010
10. 

    The No-Nonsense Guide to World Population

    Are we heading for a population ‘explosion’? How many people can the planet sustain?

    Vanessa Baird

    July 28, 2010
11. 

    The No-Nonsense Guide to World Poverty

    Questions whether economic growth and wealth creation will ever meet the poor’s need for sufficiency and safety.

    Jeremy Seabrook

    July 27, 2010

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