'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.'...

This book constitutes a significant contribution to the field of Islamic political historiography through its rigorous comparative examination of the office of governorship (wilāyah) across three seminal epochs: the Prophetic period, the era of the Pious Caliphate (al-Khulafā’ al-Rāshidūn), and the Umayyad dynasty. By...

A new look at the life, works and enduring relevance of William Blake, a deeply spiritual and politically radical figure.In the 200 years since Blake's death, the visionary artist, poet and writer has become a household name, often beloved. Yet many struggle to comprehend...

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"C. S. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way."--Anthony Burgess, New York Times Book ReviewA beautiful keepsake edition of the revered spiritual classic from...

A beautiful keepsake edition of this classic trial of faith, wherein Lewis probes the fundamental issues of life and death, and summons those who grieve to honest mourning and hope in the midst of loss"I am grateful to Lewis for having the courage to...

Step into an ancient world of rituals and folklore in this stunning seasonal guide.Tales of gods and goddesses told around a crackling fire. The light of the rising sun streaming through an ancient site on a solstice morning. Hot cider poured over the roots...

A warm, accessible guide to philosophy for anyone looking for wisdom, comfort and a better way to live.'Every page offers something to think about, something to try, or something to take into the rest of your day. An utter gem' Jonny Thomson, author of...

“Rachel Pollack was one of Tarot’s greatest teachers, and this book shows why.”—Mary K. Greer, author of Essence of TarotA Tarot reading lies open before us; all its images are placed on the table. Yet at the same time, they form a labyrinth, not...

Plato's Symposium is a celebrated philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of love (eros) through a series of speeches delivered at a convivial gathering in ancient Athens. Each speaker offers a distinct perspective, ranging from the physical and emotional aspects of love to its...

میرا علمی سفر – سید حسین نصر (Mera Ilmi Safar – Hossain Nasr)میرا علمی سفر معروف مسلم مفکر، فلسفی اور محقق سید حسین نصر (Seyyed Hossein Nasr) کی علمی، فکری اور تحقیقی زندگی کا ایک اہم تعارف پیش کرتی ہے۔ یہ کتاب اردو قارئین،...

The global bestselling superstar ‘poet of physics’ returns with a dazzling philosophical exploration of our place in the universeWhat can we really know about the world around us? Or is there beauty in daring not to know?With clarity and lightness, acclaimed physicist Carlo Rovelli...

Putting Myself Together is a landmark collection of essays and articles spanning more than five decades of writing by Jamaica Kincaid, one of the most distinctive and influential literary voices of her generation.The collection brings together Kincaid's sharp and often deeply personal observations on...

Tom Overton got to know John Berger around 2010, after he gave his archive to the British Library: a kind of homecoming to the city of his birth, after a life lived mostly in self-imposed exile in Switzerland and France. Curious about the origin...

The knock on the door changed everything. Until then, we were happy; we knew who we were. ‘You’ve got the wrong person,’ I told him. ‘My wife is gentle and kind. She wouldn’t hurt a fly.’In 1939, when she was just nineteen years old,...

Published in 1762, The Social Contract is an influential exploration of political authority, freedom, and the foundations of legitimate government. Written during the Enlightenment, this landmark work seeks to answer a fundamental question: how can individuals remain free while living under the authority of...

People have been asking such fundamental questions about the nature of reality for centuries, but how can they help us make sense of our existence in a 21st-century world of social media, cyber wars, cloning, artificial intelligence and virtual reality?Short Cuts: Philosophy provides the...

A general introduction to the classical world from its origins to the fall of the Roman Empire.The book focuses on questions of how we know about Classical civilization from archaeology and history; deals with the Mycenaean era and the world of Myth and Epic...

he Unexpected Joy of Being Single: Locating Happily-Single Serenity by Catherine Gray is a refreshing and empowering guide that challenges the idea that happiness depends on being in a romantic relationship.Drawing on personal experience, psychological research, neuroscience, and social science, Gray explores why so...

'Essential' - Alan Rusbridger'Riveting' - Arash Azizi, The Atlantic'Exceptional' - Michael Hauser-Tov, Haaretz'Profound, compelling, and fascinating' - Emily Maitlis, The News Agents'A must-read' - Jane Martinson, The GuardianAs we find ourselves in a time of democratic decay all over the world, with relentless attempts...

Outcast: In Search of Leprosy, a Misunderstood Disease is a compelling work of narrative non-fiction that explores the history of leprosy (Hansen's disease) and the profound social stigma that has surrounded it for centuries.To understand the disease beyond myths and misconceptions, journalist Oliver Basciano...

The Image of Her is a rediscovered novel by Simone de Beauvoir, offering a sharp and deeply perceptive portrait of a woman caught between personal ambition, family life, and society's expectations. Set in 1960s Paris, the novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the...

Letters to Sartre is a remarkable collection of intimate correspondence from Simone de Beauvoir to Jean-Paul Sartre, offering readers an unprecedented glimpse into one of the twentieth century's most influential intellectual and romantic partnerships. These deeply personal letters reveal the emotional, philosophical, and everyday...

THE SHOCKING TRUE CRIME THAT SHOCKED IRELANDFrom a producer of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary, A Deadly American Marriage‘Extraordinary and compelling’ Pat Kenny, Newstalk‘There is quite a twist in this’ Martin King, Ireland AMHow Molly Martens’ obsession with her stepchildren cost her husband Jason his...

An essential, comprehensive, and accessible guide to the life and works of Machiavelli.In On Machiavelli: The Search for Glory, Alan Ryan illuminates the political and philosophical complexities of the often-reviled godfather of realpolitik. Thought by some to be the founder of Italian nationalism, regarded...

Absent Minds uncovers the overlooked contributions of women who helped shape modern psychology but were largely omitted from mainstream histories of the discipline. While names such as Freud, Pavlov, Jung, and Piaget are widely recognized, many pioneering women made equally significant contributions that transformed...

In an era of instability, how do we build a better future?We live in a time of unprecedented technological change and uncertainty, from AI to transhumanism. Humankind is faced with the question of what the future will be like and – more burningly –...

Who was Jack the Ripper? Where did the Nazis stash their gold? Who are the real Men in Black? Did aliens send the 'WOW' signal? And how will the world end?100 Things They Don't Want You to Know sets out to uncover the truth...

'Brilliant and discursive' Antonia Fraser, Sunday Times'Hughes-Hallett's exemplary reappraisal … throws a searching light on two thousand years of male erotic fantasy' Joan Smith, New StatesmanWinner of the FAWCETT PRIZE and EMILY TOTH AWARDIn the 2,000 years since her death, Cleopatra has been recreated...

In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium....

'You know how the best writers pinpoint something you’ve felt for ages but haven’t been able to articulate? This is like that. It’s so good. She should give Radio 4’s next Reith Lectures' GuardianAn electrifying, thought-provoking exploration of how the digital era is reshaping...

A compelling portrait of one of the greatest philosophers of the nineteenth century, by one of the bestselling writers of the twentieth. In this vivid biographical study, Zweig eschews traditional academic discussion and focuses on Nietzsche's habits, passions and obsessions. Concentrating on the man...

An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentatorIn our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected to the higher purpose of work – to see past...

A rallying, celebratory essay about Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift and unbridled female ambition by the beloved author of Bluets and The ArgonautsIn The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female...

A comprehensive and inspiring collection of essays by Larry Neal, a founder of the seminal Black Arts Movement."The Black Arts Movement is radically opposed to any concept of the artist that alienates him from his community. Black Art is the aesthetic and spiritual sister...

A beguiling exploration into the world beyond ours, this little book is filled with a colourful array of different perspectives, rituals and legends on the passing of lifeHumanity is united in its fascination with its own impermanence. This unwavering interest has inspired a wealth...

Make this your year of feminism! Raise your voice with the help of this bold and brilliant little book, giving you 365 ways to weave feminism into your day-to-day life.Embark on your own feminist journey with this little book, thoughtfully furnished with a year's...

Since the 1979 revolution, Iranian leaders have persisted in advancing a foreign policy aimed at achieving regional prominence and, in particular, rebuffing U.S. efforts to limit Iran’s influence. But how are foreign policy decisions made in light of the country’s tumultuous history? How do...

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025 IN THE INDEPENDENT, GQ, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES AND BBC CULTURE'Graydon Carter is a brilliant raconteur of his own life...it's a real yarn of a lost world' Marina Hyde, The Rest is EntertainmentWhen the Going Was Good is...

What is love?It is the gold thread connecting between our hearts.In this light-filled and multi-faceted book, her first since being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang draws together the threads of her work and life, tracing the connections between her interior and...

In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment you rise from their grave to when you take your place in the assembly. From when you are brought forth to be held accountable by your Lord, to when you are taken to...

'A powerfully disruptive book for disrupted times ... If you're looking for transformative ideas, this book is for you.' KATE RAWORTH, economist and author of Doughnut Economics Featured in FT Best Books of the Year 2020 The world has finally awoken to the reality...

"Bold and compelling... and Uniformly excellent, and often wryly amusing."" - and The Wall Street Journal"A globetrotting historical adventure, told from the inside of the operating room... Medical writing at its most exhilarating." - and Michael Paul Mason"Comprehensively researched, deftly told, and radiating both...

"In this inspiring book Professor Akbar Ahmed continues his personal quest of bridging the gap between the Orient and the West, as he did in his earlier books and projects." Dr. Husein ef. Kavazovic, Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina."Amongst...

"Inspirational" -and The Daily Mail"Sarah Sands has written about stillness with an eloquence that fizzes with vitality and wit. This wonderful book charts a journey to some of the most beautiful and tranquil places on earth, and introduces us to people whose inner peace...

"It is not enough to have a good mind; it is more important to use it well"René Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the...

"Life exists only at this very moment, and in this moment it is infinite and eternal. For the present moment is infinitely small; before we can measure it, it has gone, and yet it exists forever. . . . You may believe yourself out...

"Mary Pipher takes on our planet's greatest problems with the skills of a truly gifted therapist. She knows why we avoid and deny the truth and she knows how we can heal ourselves and our communities even as we try to heal the earth....

"This stunning meditation on nostalgia, heritage, and compassion asks us to dismantle the stories we've been told--and told ourselves--in order to naturalize the forms of injustice we've come to understand as order." --Leslie Jamison, author ofand The Empathy ExamsWhen and how did migration become...