'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...

It is the gold thread connecting between our hearts.In this light-filled and multifaceted 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 exterior worlds...

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"Rene Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. In hisand Discourse on Methodand he outlined the contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences,...

"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...

* SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'There to fill the Sapiens-size hole in your life'and ObserverIn this groundbreaking global overview of philosophy, Julian Baggini travels the world to provide a wide-ranging map of human thought.One of the great unexplained wonders of human history is that written philosophy...

** The instant top 5and Sunday Timesand bestseller from political commentator Ash Sarkar **'One of the boldest and most exciting thinkers of her generation' NAOMI KLEIN'Confounds your expectations ... I really recommend it' LEWIS GOODALL,and The News Agentsand podcast'Delivers its message with punch and...

*Aand TIME,and New Yorker, Financial Timesand andand History Todayand Book of the Year*'Hilarious' Sam Leith'I loved this book' Susie Dent''Witty and affectionate' Lynne TrussPerfect for book lovers, a delightful history of the wonders to be found in the humble book indexMost of us give...

*A Waterstones,and Financial Timesand andand New Statesmanand Book of the Year*'A tremendous book, timely, wise, authoritative and clear' Stephen Fry'A brilliantly eloquent, incredibly insightful reimagining of liberalism' Owen Jones'Clear, brave, compelling' David Miliband'Inspiring ... impassioned ... full of hope'and Zadie Smith'This is a fantastic...

Sex and the City meets Bad Blood and Catch Me If You Can in the astonishing true story of Anna Delvey, a young con artist posing as an heiress in New York City—as told by the former Vanity Fair photo editor and friend of Delvey’s, who was scammed out of more...

1978 and two 14-year-old white boys are creating dubious art by using a hacksaw to cut multiple quarters into pieces. A child who's just bought ice cream from a Mr. Softee truck witnesses a daylight sidewalk shooting in 1979. At another time, a couple...

A 21-day course for modern meditators It can be difficult for the hyperactive 21st century mind to relax into an experience of silence and awareness. Recognizing this, the revered mystic Osho developed new meditation techniques to address the challenges of the modern mind. A...

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick'Aand love letter to Japan and its literature' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan'Ingenious... Touching, surprising and sometimes heartbreaking'and Guardian'An ideal tonic for anyone craving far-flung adventure'and Mail on Sunday'If you're itching to read a new novel by David Mitchell...try this'and...

A bold new book reveals how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains--in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships.Use your head.That's what we tell ourselves when facing a tricky problem or a difficult project. But a growing body of research...

A book of hope for uncertain times.Enter the world of Charlie's four characters and unlikely friends - the boy, the horse, the fox and the mole - discover their touching story, and their most poignant and universal life lessons.'The world needs Charlie's work right...

A brilliant display of fireworks, attacking the widespread and banal notion that "in the beginning" sexual activity was guilt-free and delicious, being repressed and blighted only by the gloom of Victorianism'and SpectatorWe talk about sex more and more, but are we more liberated? The...

A brutal foster mother.A child's courage.A story of survival.and A foster home should be a refuge for children with a troubled start in life, but this was not the case for Louise Allen.and Born to a teenage mother in the late 1960s, she is...

A celebration of craftsmanship, teamwork, and the relationship between contractor and client. "An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour."--Karl Ove Knausgaard Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen...

A characteristically radical re-reading of history that places the social and political experiments of pirates at the heart of the European Enlightenment. A brilliant companion volume to the best-sellingand Dawn of Everything'and Amitav GhoshThe Enlightenment did not begin in Europe. Its true origins lie...

A characteristically radical re-reading of history that places the social and political experiments of pirates at the heart of the European Enlightenment. A brilliant companion volume to the best-sellingand Dawn of Everything'and Amitav GhoshThe Enlightenment did not begin in Europe. Its true origins lie...

'A revelatory classic' Maria Popova'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak ChopraWhat we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriouslyToo often we fall into the trap of anticipating the future...

A classic work by the founding father of existentialism, describing his philosophy and its relationship to MarxismThis book presents a full decade of Sartre's work, from the publication of theand Critique of Dialectical Reasonand in 1960, the basic philosophical turning-point in his postwar development,...

A clear, accessible introduction to modern and American thought by the influentual philosopher, psychologist, educator and author William James. This is a new, compact edition of one the most important pillars of modern philosophy. James' foundational work defines the move from the heritage of...

A coherent account of Freire's educational thought, including coverage of the reception and influence of his work and its relevance today andgt;

A crucial new guide to one of the most urgent political phenomena of our time: the rise of national populismAcross the West, there is a rising tide of people who feel excluded, alienated from mainstream politics, and increasingly hostile towards minorities, immigrants and neo-liberal...