Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.
Publications
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The Men Who Were Sherlock Holmes
Daniel Smith
In 1893, young army officer Cecil Hambrough was murdered at the sprawling Ardlamont estate in Scotland, unleashing one of the most gripping court cases Victorian Britain had ever known.
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How to Think Like Churchill
Daniel Smith
Looking at defining moments in Winston Churchill’s life and revealing his key principles, philosophies and decisions, this book will teach you how to think just like Churchill.
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A Short History of the World in 50 Books
Daniel Smith
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilization.
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Think You Know It All? Genius Edition
Daniel Smith
So you’re good at the pub quiz ... you always have the right answer ... you’re known for the depth and breadth of your knowledge ...
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How to Think Like a Philosopher
Daniel Smith
From Socrates to Sartre, Avicenna to Angela Davis, this accessible guide will get you up to speed on the world’s greatest minds and help you to think like them.
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How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
Daniel Smith
From Andrew Carnegie and Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs and Sunil Mittal, this book will teach you how to think like the best minds in the business.
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How to Think Like Stephen Hawking
Daniel Smith
A unique insight into the mind of one of the world’s most extraordinary thinkers.
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How to Think Like Sherlock
Daniel Smith
'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.
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Sherlock Unlocked
Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware.
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How to Think Like Obama
Daniel Smith
Be inspired by Barack Obama and learn how to think big with this unique insight into the mind of one of the world’s great influencers.
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More Answers Than Questions
Daniel Smith
More Answers Than Questions is a quiz book with a difference. Each quiz is composed of eleven questions.
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The Ardlamont Mystery
Daniel Smith
The real-life mystery featuring the two men – Joseph Bell and Henry Littlejohn – who inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes.
December 1893.
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The Little Book of Big Ideas
Daniel Smith
An exploration of some of the most important and enduring ideas in human history – from religion, science, philosophy, medicine, psychology, politics, economics and art – each presented in brief,
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How to Think Like Sigmund Freud
Daniel Smith
The work of Sigmund Freud, one of the most important thinkers of the past two hundred years, redefined the fields of neurology and psychotherapy and the way we view the human mind.
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The I Used to Know That: Maths Activity Book
Daniel Smith
This is the ideal workbook for those who want to refresh what they learned at school and feel more confident with maths, or for people who just love the subject and enjoy a challenge.
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My Grammar and I Activity Book
Daniel Smith
Packed full of quizzes and challenges, this fun and practical workbook will help you iron out any grammatical errors and communicate more clearly.
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How to Think Like da Vinci
Daniel Smith
Famed for creating some of the most iconic images in European art – including Mona Lisa and The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci has influenced generations of artists and thinkers, and continues to
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Cockney Rhyming Slang
Daniel Smith
The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes.
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How to Think Like Bill Gates
Daniel Smith
Be inspired by Bill Gates and learn how to think big, manage a vast company, compete with the best and stay ahead of your rivals.
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The Language of London
Daniel Smith
The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes.
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How to Think Like Einstein
Daniel Smith
A tantalising mixture of biography-cum-self-help book, this is an accessible, if unusual, analysis of Einstein's thinking- Good Book Guide.
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How to Think Like Mandela
Daniel Smith
Nelson Mandela was one of the few men in recent history who genuinely changed the world - how we think about our place in society among other ethnic, political and religious groups and how perseveranc
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How to Think Like Steve Jobs
Daniel Smith
A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else.
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Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
Daniel Smith
Most of us suffer from the odd gap in our knowledge. But what if those gaps happen to be gaping chasms that threaten to cave in if not soon filled? Worry not, for the answer is at hand.
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Think You Know it All?
Daniel Smith
A cracking general knowledge test - The Quiz Addict blog
Were your school exercise books adorned with huge ticks, glowing comments and gold stars?
