Author: Daniel Ben-Ami. The growth of the economy and the spread of prosperity are increasingly seen as problematic rather than positive. Daniel Ben-Ami thinks that this trend is misguided as he explains in this provocative book. Published by Policy Press

Author: Peter Gill. Peter Gill was the first journalist to reach the epicentre of the 1984 famine and one of the TV reporters who brought the tragedy to light. This book is the story of what happened to Ethiopia in the 25 years following Live Aid. Published by Oxford University Press

Author: Nigel Warburton. This book is a selection of the interviews from the Philosophy Bites podcast. Published by Oxford University Press

Author: John Heilbron. This wonderful new biography gives a rounded picture of a scientist, mathematician, musician,writer and philosopher. It also puts him in the context of his time and place. Published by Oxford University Press

Author: Jonathan Bate. It is an awesome task to introduce the whole of English Literature in one slim volume but Professor Jonathan Bate has bravely had a go. Published by Oxford University Press

Author: Jonathan Bate. These individual editions of the Shakespeare plays must be the ideal texts for students. Published by Palgrave Macmillan

Author: Gareth Williams. This is the true story of how smallpox was eradicated from planet earth. This clip was filmed in the house where the very first vaccination happened. Published by Palgrave Macmillan

Author: Mark Vernon. This book offers penetrating insight into the philosophy and practicalities of friendship. Published by Palgrave Macmillan

Author: Chris Goodall. This is the ultimate guide to reducing your carbon footprint. Published by Earthscan

Author: Ann Kelley. It could be paradise but sun sea and sand soon become destruction danger and death.

Watch the author explain. Published by Oxford University Press