Non-Fiction

John, aged sixty, suffered a stroke and recovered fully, except in one respect: although he can see perfectly, he can no longer recognise faces, even his own reflection in a...

Worldwide, increasingly large numbers of people are seeing therapists on a regular basis. In the UK alone, 1.5 million people are in therapy. We go to address past traumas, to...

There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a...

These essays on health and illness from a sociological perspective, look at health and health models within social and political contexts. They are divided into theoretical and general issues, inequalities...

I can't face this. No one understands how hard it is for me. People are looking at me. Why am I like this? Why can I not be like everyone...

CREATE A LONG, MEANINGFUL, AND JOYFUL LIFE THE JAPANESE WAYAll you need is one revolutionarily simple concept: WaWa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief...

Some people are so stressful to be around they can actually make us ill. This book looks at the relationships that may drag us down and drain our energy. It...

Explores the deepest questions of identity, spirituality and meaning.In Falling Upward (and many of his other teachings), Richard Rohr talks at length about the False Self and how it gets...

We live such busy lives, rushing from one thing to the next, that we barely give ourselves time to catch our breath. But what would happen if we aimed for...

A practical pocket guide that teaches you how to Mind Map with ease from Tony Buzan, the inventor of the Mind Map. Mind Maps (R) are the ultimate thinking tool...

This new and revised edition gives definitions and examples of the past use for over 17,000 terms used in psychology, psychiatry and related fields, including terms borrowed from other disciplines...

Provides a time-tested, flexible model for effective mediation in diverse environments and situations. Completely revised, this new, expanded edition provides a clear overview of mediation and conflict; a large 'Toolbox'...

THE IMMEDIATE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe debut self-help book from Vicky Pattison, on how to quash your inner doubts, overcome fear and live a happier life."If there's any woman out there...

Combat stress and anxiety to be calmer, happier and more fulfilled.Life in the 21st century is tough - new technology, constant change, more choice and extra pressure all add to...

Rethink your view of the world with The Teachings of Don Juan, the first book in Carlos Castaneda's spiritual journey into the world of sorcery... The Teachings of don Juan...

This essential meditation manual for the Western reader shares step-by-step guidance to elevating your meditation practice and discovering greater peace and insight.The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and -...

This book offers you an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of verses authored by the Chinese prophet Lao-Tzu.The words...

E-Squared is the sensational word of mouth SMASH that has gone on to become an international phenomenon, published in 26 languages and featured in the New York Times bestseller list!E-Squared...

'Truly addictive' Malcolm Gladwell * 'Brilliant' Susan Cain * 'Essential' Charles DuhiggHow many times have you checked your phone today? Why are messaging apps, email and social media so hard...

Leonard Mlodinow, the best-selling author of The Drunkard's Walk and coauthor of The Grand Design (with Stephen Hawking) and War of the Worldviews (with Deepak Chopra) here examines how the...

Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany. One rainy afternoon on a city bus, she realised that she wasn't as happy as she could be. In danger of wasting her days -...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERLast Christmas I almost killed myself. Almost. I've had a lot of almosts. Never gone from almost to deed. Don't think I ever will. But it was...

How do you solve the problem of human happiness?It's a subject that has occupied some of the greatest philosophers of all time, from Aristotle to Paul McKenna - but how...

After a lifetime of marriage, you and your bloke now have your golden years to spend together in blissful retirement - not! If he's always around the house and you...

'Buckle your trousers, fasten your seatbelts, here comes Kate Lister. Her curious history of sex is a wild ride, made all the more enjoyable by a wonderfully irreverent approach ....

We all use body language. Over 90% of all face-to-face communication is non-verbal, and the silent messages of body language often reveal more than the spoken word in conveying true...

Events in people's lives can have a profound impact; anything from moving house or losing a job to the death of a loved one or a natural disaster can push...

These 11 essays are the writings that galvanized the 60s youth revolution, written when Leary was at the peak of his popularity, influence and visionary intensity. The book opens with...

Amid one of the darkest times in American history, it was a moment that captured the attention of the nation. Brett Crozier, captain of the most powerful and prestigious aircraft...

You may think you know what you want in life, but having the idea, the goal, the means, the business plan or the enthusiasm will only get you halfway there....

The most beautiful guide to the Danish custom of hygge, the everyday life philosophy for better living.Hygge is a feeling of belonging and warmth, a moment of comfort and contentment....

'Smart, engaging and funny. It will make you question everything you think you know about what you want' Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible WomenBe ambitious; find everlasting love; look...

Mark Magill weaves observations about the remarkable roles bees play in keeping wildlife thriving and cultivated crops blooming, together with personal experiences and practical insights gleaned from his years as...

Why is pain so poorly understood? Why do we still distinguish between mental pain and physical pain, when pain is always an emotional experience? How can it be that science...

A simple and fun mind workout that will give you the mental sharpness of someone 10 years younger.New research in neuroscience - the study of mind-brain function - has proved...

A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.Humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic - we...

'Her stories have the power to transform your life' Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 'Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure,...

A blueprint for a better future.Playing on the phrase "a theory of everything" in physics, Michael Muthukrishna's ambitious, original and deeply hopeful book, offers a unified theory of human behavior,...

Stanford lecturer and host of the #1 business podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams, reveals the secrets to finding the right words when it counts.'Filled with practical, tactical advice,...

'This book is a gift! I've been practicing their strategies, and it's a total game-changer.' Brene Brown, PhD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller DARE TO LEADThis groundbreaking...

Success and happiness are not accidents that happen to some people and not to others. They are created by specific ways of thinking and acting in the world. Paul McKenna...

A beautiful, much-needed guide for learning to love ourselves - imperfections and all - from the author of the internationally bestselling The Things You Can See Only When You Slow...