For as long as women have had friends, they've got us drunk, spilled our secrets, bailed on plans and meddled where we wished they wouldn't. They've also held back our hair, sat with us while we cried and made us feel altogether i…

Solnit maps the extraordinary revolution of ideas and rights that we've experienced over the last fifty years, which has profoundly changed our world. In recognising the interdependent and symbiotic relationships in nature and amo…

A pocket-sized career guide for emerging artists, The Artist's Roadmap is an essential primer for anyone wishing to discover what underpins a professional practice within this field. Being an artist is challenging. Not only are th…

We all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a j…

What if free will is an illusion? As Robert Sapolsky shows in this masterful account of the science of human behaviour, everything we think and do is caused by the luck of our biology and the influence of our environment, and ulti…

There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things' …

Paris, 1777. The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau receives a mysterious letter from a foreign visitor, Gavin Mulvany, asking whether the great man will take walks with him. Against his better judgement, Rousseau agrees. Might thi…

In a world often marked by chaos and uncertainty, it's easy to feel unmoored, as if the ground beneath you is always shifting. This book is here to serve as your compass: a steady reminder that even when the way forward seems uncl…

There’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book. Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from …

In this essay written during the worst of the London blitz, Orwell discusses socialism, patriotism, an English revolution and how to make the country a better place. His passionate argument about the need for class consciousness a…

This accessible guide introduces the most crucial quandaries in psychology and how we have tried to answer them. Written in plain English, with concise explanations and helpful diagrams, this book it untangles complicated theories…

What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guid…

Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers: The Ideas That Have Shaped Our World is an A-to-Z format covering the ideas of history's most influential thinkers, from Thales of Miletus to contemporary philosophers such as Wittgenstein and P…

We are constantly told to make the most of every precious moment - but when we let our brains rest and our minds wander, something magical happens... 'A tonic for the frazzled mind' David Robson, author of The Expectation EffectIn…

We are only just beginning to appreciate the healing power of music on our minds and bodies. Here, a neuroscientist and celebrated musician introduces a bold new paradigm for medical treatment.From explaining how ‘rhythmic auditor…

Happiness is a practice, not a destination. We often treat happiness as something to pursue, a reward we’ll reach once life is finally in order. But what if happiness is not an outcome, but a practice - the foundation that shapes …

Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful.But what about when anxiety takes over? When you feel like it's too often dictating your life? Have you ever considered that you might be addicte…

If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and scienc…

From Sterling's hugely popular Milestones series comes this stunningly illustrated book. What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's Milestones series chroni…

Daniel Freeman, Professor of Psychology at Oxford, has spent thirty years at the vanguard of paranoia research and treatment. This remarkable and moving book tells the story of that journey. For decades, conventional wisdom held t…

In his first illustrated book created specifically for readers of all ages, Oliver Jeffers shares a very brief history of humanity and shares his dreams for where we go from here.With his bold, iconic art, Oliver Jeffers follows t…

An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator. In our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected…

In The Blank Slate, Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading experts on language and the mind, explores the idea of human nature and its moral, emotional, and political colorings. With characteristic wit, lucidity, and insight, P…

Discover the pillars of philosophy and stoke your philosophical spirit with this accessible hardback guide, featuring informative diagrams, helpful text boxes, and captivating full-color images.From Aristotle to Kant, the great th…

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted…

In this profound and moving philosophical statement, Camus poses the fundamental question: If human existence has no meaning, is life worth living?'What I touch, what resists me - that is what I understand'As Camus argues, if ther…

"Think and Grow Rich" is a transformative guide to personal success and wealth creation, authored by Napoleon Hill. Drawing on decades of research into the habits of successful individuals, Hill presents practical principles and a…

"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives …

Millions have already benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage to Be Disliked, its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power to become the person we would like to be.A philosopher and a student…