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The Little Histories are vivid storybook introductions for the young and old alike. Inspiring and entertaining, each short book lays out our greatest subjects in deceptively simple, engaging tones. With charming and personal insights each expert gently takes the reader from ancient times to the present through bite size chapters, ideal as bedtime reading or

on the journey to work. Whether you know absolutely nothing about a subject and are embarking on your first steps, or you are already familiar with the world the Little History describes, these are the most energetic, entertaining and reliable guides you will find. Building into an essential library, the Little Histories are the starting point for a life time of exploration in the world and its ideas. The Little Histories family of books is published by Yale University Press. To find out more about our books, visit our US or UK-Europe website:

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22/04/2024

The final part of Nicky Hayes' series of 6 lessons on the history of will be sent out today.

Subscribe to receive all 6 lessons direct to your inbox for free today: https://mailchi.mp/ec88a3dbf283/little-histories

Psychology Today Global Psychology Network Psychology and Neuroscience Psychology Teaching Resources: A-Level, GCSE & IB British Psychological Society

18/04/2024

What does it take to illustrate a book about an abstract concept such as ? We caught up with Karin Rytter Studio, illustrator of A Little History of Psychology, to find out 📚

https://yalebooksblog.co.uk/2024/04/17/illustrating-a-little-history-of-psychology/

What does it take to illustrate a book about an abstract concept such as psychology? We caught up with Karin Rytter, illustrator of A Little History of Psychology, to find out!

17/04/2024

Does psychology have a dark side? Watch Nicky Hayes, author of A Little History of Psychology, to find out…

Don’t miss the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8wjz3BX18

09/04/2024

It's for A Little History of Psychology by Nicky Hayes!

In this video, Nicky discusses why positive psychology is so important... Check out the full length video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8wjz3BX18

22/03/2024

Part 2 of 'A Little History of Psychology' author Nicky Hayes' series of 6 free lessons on the history of psychology will be released to our email subscribers on Monday.

Subscribe here to get Part 1 now and the rest delivered to your inbox each Monday: https://mailchi.mp/ec88a3dbf283/little-histories

British Psychological Society Psychology Today

15/03/2024

Nicky Hayes, author of 'A Little History of Psychology', has prepared a series of 6 free lessons on the history of psychology.

The lessons will be released weekly to our email subscribers.

Subscribe here to receive Part 1 on Monday:
http://eepurl.com/dtaVgX

British Psychological Society Psychology Today The ATP: The Association for the Teaching of Psychology

14/03/2024

Does psychology have a dark side? How has war influenced psychology? What does the future of psychology hold?

Nicky Hayes, psychologist and author of A Little History of Psychology, discusses all this and more in our new video:

0:00 How much of a history does psychology have?1:37 Exciting research in neuropsychology4:11 Does psychology have a da...

05/03/2024

We're excited to reveal the cover for our newest Little History: A Little History of Psychology

In this fascinating history, leading expert Nicky Hayes tells the story of psychology across the centuries and around the world. From Carl Jung and Anna Freud to Frantz Fanon and Daniel Kahneman, Hayes explores the key thinkers who have shaped this field and shows how psychological research has been used for both good and ill ...

To hear more from our Little Histories Psychology author Nicky Hayes, sign up to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dtaVgX

31/05/2023

How do the wonderful illustrators we work with create such beautiful images for our Little Histories series?

Emily Louise Howard takes us through her process of creating illustrations for A Little History of Music!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COEl4N3zAmQ

Hi and thanks for joining me! I'm Emily Howard, also known as The Diggingest Girl. In today's video I'm sharing my first published illustration project, "A L...

04/05/2023

"Dare to dream"
Advice from illustrator Emily Louise Howard aka in our latest Little Histories blog post:
https://yalebooksblog.co.uk/2023/04/04/illustrating-a-little-history-of-music-qa-with-the-diggingest-girl/

Emily talks to us about creating linocut prints for A Little History of Music and offers some great advice for emerging artists ...

03/05/2023

Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. But how has it changed over the millennia?

Don’t miss Robert Philip discussing his new book:

Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. It is ...

06/07/2022

Artist Frida Kahlo was born in 1907. Her folk-style art was filled with emotional power.

28/06/2022

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in 1712. His contributions, and his influence on later philosophers, make him one of the most important figures in the history of philosophy.

25/06/2022

Essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell was born in 1903. His work remains important in popular culture, politics and philosophy.

24/06/2022

Explore the history of art in a free 6 part email series from Charlotte Mullins, author of 'A Little History of Art'🎨

View Part 1 Looking for Clues here: https://bit.ly/LookingForClues

Subscribe to receive Parts 2-6: https://bit.ly/AHFundamentals

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14/06/2022

Explore the history of art and learn key fundamentals in a free six-part email series from Charlotte Mullins, author of 'A Little History of Art'.

Part 1 'Looking for Clues' is available here: https://mailchi.mp/963fc5bdfeca/art-history-fundamentals-part-1looking-for-clues

Get Parts 2-6 direct to your inbox here: https://mailchi.mp/ec88a3dbf283/little-histories

13/06/2022

W.B. Yeats was born on this day in 1865. He was significant in the Irish literary renaissance in the 1900's.

10/06/2022

John Donne may have been born around June 1572. He is considered to be one of the most notable metaphysical poets.

03/06/2022

During the Queen’s 70 year reign, there have been many changes and developments in the discipline and boundaries of art - from Lee Krasner’s celebrated Blue Poles back in 1952, to Beyonce and Jay Z’s 6 minute music video, filmed at the Louvre in 2018.

Explore this vibrant new history of art this bank holiday weekend: https://littlehistory.org/lh-title/a-little-history-of-art-by-charlotte-mullins/

01/06/2022

The Times Square show opened in New York City in 1980. It was a influential and collaborative experiment helping to launch the career of Keith Haring.

16/05/2022

Each one of our Little Histories books is illustrated by a different contemporary artist/illustrator.

In this video, author Charlotte Mullins meets illustrator Mat Pringle to find out more about the art of linocut.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdQD3kjmgvg&t=3s

29/04/2022

In keeping with presenting new perspectives in Western art, History Hit have picked out 3 female artists who feature in A Little History of Art and who played important roles in art history, despite emerging in the midst of an overwhelmingly male cultural milieu.

In her recently released book, A Little History of Art, Charlotte Mullins presents an updated overview of art history that challenges the limitations...

27/04/2022

How do you cover 100,00 years of art history in one book? Moreover, how does an illustrator tackle the unique task of creating historically accurate, yet strikingly beautiful illustrations for that same book?

This was the task faced by Mat Pringle, when commissioned to create the jacket and chapter illustrations for A Little History of Art.

We asked Mat to tell us more about his inspiration for the project, his creative processes, and what advice he has for those interested in developing their skills in book illustration.

Illustrator Mat Pringle reveals how he tackled the unique task of creating the strikingly beautiful illustrations in A Little History of Art

26/04/2022

It's publication day for the latest addition to the book series!

Celebrating both renowned and overlooked artists from around the world, A Little History of Art expands the story of art to present a more inclusive timeline: https://littlehistory.org/lh-title/a-little-history-of-art-by-charlotte-mullins/

"Brilliantly insightful. A fresh take on art history as we know it." - Katy Hessel

"An energetic, illuminating and wonderful book." - Edmund de Waal

21/04/2022

The traditional story of art overlooked artists based on gender, geography and race to simplify the story.

Discover an updated perspective of art history with author Charlotte Mullins and ARTscapades.

Tuesday 10 May 2022, 6-7pm Author of A Little History of Art , Charlotte Mullins brings art to life through the stories of those who created it, reframing who is included to create an exciting and more diverse narrative. Read more and book here >

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A Little Lesson in Linocut

Each one of our Little Histories books is illustrated by a different contemporary artist/illustrator. In this video, author Charlotte Mullins meets illustrator Mat Pringle to find out more about the art of linocut. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdQD3kjmgvg&t=3s

Niall Kishtainy on John Maynard Keynes' Paradox of Thrift

On the anniversary of John Maynard Keynes' death, who passed away on this day in 1946, Niall Kishtainy describes his paradox of thrift. In A Little History of Economics, economic historian Niall Kishtainy organises short, chronological chapters that centre on big ideas and events. He recounts the contributions of key thinkers including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and others, while examining topics ranging from the invention of money and the rise of agrarianism to the Great Depression, entrepreneurship, environmental destruction, inequality, and behavioural economics. The result is a uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world.