Rather than explaining our origins, this is a book that addresses our history and culture at the level we most deeply desire – the trivial.

By simply removing one letter, the world is tweaked with immensely enjoyable results: for those who think contemporary art is a load of rubbish, there’s the Tat Modern. Find out about the Ancient Geeks, nerdy types who spent far too much time doing maths.

Illustrated by Tom McLaughlin, A Brief History of Tim is laugh-out-loud funny and will have you looking at the world through fresh eyes.