From the formerand New York Timesand Asia correspondent and author ofand China's Second Continent,and an incisive investigation of China's ideological development as it becomes an ever more aggressive player in regional and global diplomacy.For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China...

Professor Hawking was a brilliant theoretical physicist, an influential author and thinker and a great popular communicator. Throughout his career he was asked questions by business leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, academics and the general public on a broad range of subjects, from the origins of...

What Would Freud Do?and uses the key ideas of more than 80 psychological thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today's everyday problems.Ever wondered what a great therapist like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss, your phone-checking...

Stephanie Kelton shows how misguided this question really is by using the bold ideas of modern monetary theory (MMT), the radically different approach to using our resources to maximize our potential as a society. Everything that we've been led to believe about deficits and...

'A stunner ... If you haven't got this book in your house, I don't know why' Chris Evans'A startling wake-up call . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance...

An exquisite and inspiring memoir about one mother's unimaginable choice in the face of oppression and abuse in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. How far would you go to protect yourself? Your dignity? Your family? In the days before Homeira Qaderi gave birth to her son, Siawash,...

Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.' The Dalai LamaInand The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh brings his gift of clear and poetic expression to an explanation of the Four Noble Truths, the...

Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights in an Amsterdam bar, he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of guilt, hypocrisy and alienation pours forth. The...

Drawing upon the character of Sisyphus from the Greek Mythology, Camus beautifully constructs his theory of absurd , one of the greatest works of Existentialism. Sisyphus was condemned by gods to eternally push a boulder atop a mountain and subsequently see it roll down...

A classic look at man's search for certainty from the acclaimed expert on Eastern philosophyIn this fascinating book, Alan Watts explores man's quest for psychological security, examining our efforts to find spiritual and intellectual certainty in the realms of religion and philosophy.and The Wisdom...

Freud's seminal volume of 20th-century cultural thought grounded in psychoanalytic theory, now with a new Introduction by Christopher Hitchens.

A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher'We need more thinkers as wise as Fukuyama digging their fingers into the soil of our predicament'and The New York TimesLiberalism - the comparatively mild-mannered sibling to the more ardent camps of nationalism and socialism -...

KAREN ARMSTRONG IS A GENIUS' A.N. WilsonIn this hugely powerful book, Karen Armstrong argues that if we want to avert environmental catastrophe, it is not enough to change our behaviour: we need to learn to think and feel differently about the natural world -...

Immerse yourself in the distant past with this epic poem from the Persian tradition. Penned more than one thousand years ago by the famed poet Ferdowsi,and The Shahnamehand weaves history and myth into a lyrical, action-packed work of art that you won't be able...

Why do we fall in love - and why do we break up? Written in the style of a novel, this genre-defying book charts the relationship of a man and a woman from the first kiss to the onset of anxiety and heartbreak, illuminating...

The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional...

Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think?Physicists are great at complicated research, but they are less good at telling us why it matters. In this entertaining and groundbreaking book,...

Contemporary life is defined by excess. There must always be more, there is never enough. We need a surplus to what we need to be able to truly enjoy what we have. Slavoj Žižek's guide to surplus (and why it's enjoyable) begins by arguing...

Economic thinking - about globalisation, climate change, immigration, austerity, automation and much more - in its most digestible formFor decades, a single free market philosophy has dominated global economics. But this is bland and unhealthy - like British food in the 1980s, when bestselling...

John Sellars excels at writing short books for a general audience on ancient philosophy. . . A great way into one of the greatest philosophers of all time' Nigel Warburton,and Five BooksWhy has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are...

Discover this profound account of Huxley's famous experimentation with mescalin that has influenced writers and artists for decades. Concise, evocative, wise and, above all, humane,and The Doors of Perceptionand is a masterpiece'and Sunday TimesIn 1953, in the presence of an investigator, Aldous Huxley took...

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT - the third instalment in James' no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life.Now, more than ever, we are so often lost...

Henry David Thoreau is considered one of the leading figures in early American literature, andand Waldenand is without doubt his most influential book.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These...

An entertaining guide to history's most fascinating philosophers - from Sappho to Kant, and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir - which seeks to help us answer life's big questions.In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought - and what they...

No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in theand Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism...

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor (161-180 CE) who was alsoand an accomplished philosopher; the sole Roman emperor with thisand dual disposition. His philosophy is the exemplar of Stoic philosophyand and his timeless writing in Meditations provides a handbook for theand modern day Stoic.The...

Fascinating . . . lively storytelling and cutting-edge science,and The Ritual Effectand sticks with you'CHARLES DUHIGG'One of my very favourite behavioural scientists' ANGELA DUCKWORTH'An eye-opening window into why we swear by certain routines - and how we can build more enriching ones' ADAM GRANTThe...

The poetry of Sonia Sanchez is full of power and yet always clean and uncluttered. It makes you wish you had thought those thoughts, felt those emotions, and, above all, expressed them so effortlessly and so well' Chinua Achebe Only a poet with an...

*Anand Observerand Book of the Year*'One of the most gripping accounts... of the Nazis' rise to power. It contains many lessons for the world now.' -and John Kampfner, bestselling author ofand Why The Germans Do It Better'Outstanding... This is history at its very best.'and...

"The Black Friendand is THE book everyone needs to read right now... Read it, absorb it, and be changed because of it. -Angie Thomas, author ofand The Hate U GiveSpeaking directly to the reader, Frederick Joseph offers powerful reflections on his own experiences with...

Trace the origins of modern philosophy back to ancient Greece with the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and other famous thinkers.Have you ever wondered about the development of civilization? What topics were discussed in the days of ancient Greece? This collection of thoughts from Plato,...

The monk who taught the world mindfulness'and TimeWhat do we want to do with our one precious life? What is our deepest desire?Inand How to Dream, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our deep desire nourish us and, in turn,...

Collecting legendary lectures from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman,and The Character of Physical Lawand is the perfect example of his gift for making complex subjects accessible and entertainingA series of classic lectures, delivered in 1960 and recorded for the BBC. This is Feynman's...

In these diatribes on the marketing of culture and the branding of identity, the development of spectacle-architecture and the rise of global cities, Hal Foster surveys our new political economy of design. Written in a lively style,and Design and Crimeand explores the historical relations...

Caste, and caste-based discrimination, are not just Indian issues. They are experienced throughout the world, from Britain to Bahrain, Canada to South Africa. This is a global phenomenon, demanding global solutionsLeading scholar Suraj Milind Yengde shines a light on the Dalit experience internationally, from...

A stark warning: Washington is at real risk of strategic defeat in any war with China.This book dissects precisely how the United States imagines fighting the People's Republic of China, and why it risks failing. Franz-Stefan Gady contends that the US military approach to...

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATMarcus Aurelius'and Meditationsand is a timeless reflection on resilience, mindfulness, and leading with integrity, widely considered one of the most important texts in Western philosophy....

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF SUN TZU PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATSun Tzu'sand The Art of Warand is a timeless masterpiece of strategy and leadership, celebrated for its profound insights into preparation, adaptability, and the importance...

Reflect on timeless wisdom that's as meaningful today as it was thousands of years ago. and “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. This advice from Roman philosopher Epictetus rings true in our modern world, providing a...

The unabridged version of this definitive work is now available in this highly designed hardcover with an introduction by Odysseus Makridis.and Published around 380 BCE, Plato's most famous work explores the idea of justness, among other things, through a Socratic dialogue. Considered to be...

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics.He whom Love touches not walks in darkness.At an elite Athenian drinking party in 416 BCE, a group of friends take their turn to speak in praise of Eros, god of love. At this...

*This book is published in the USA with the titleand HAVING IT ALL*'Life-changing... genuinely empowering.' LUCY MANGAN'A book for evey woman. Optimistic and hopeful.' PHILIPPA GREGORY'A passionate, provocative case for change.' ADAM GRANTIT'S NOT IN YOUR HEAD. IT'S IN THE DATA.To be a woman...

Ancient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcome and even benefit from everyday obstacles.Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired but this is not the case. William B. Irvine combines...

From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different story....

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Explore freedom, power, and the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century with two extraordinary thinkersTwo world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to debate alternatives for the future: Jose “Pepe Mujica, former President of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla who acquired an international following for...

A joyful exploration of Japanese philosophy on food, home, and family - rich with practical insights for newcomers and longtime admirers alike.'and Kenji Morimoto, author ofand Ferment'An insightful perspective on Japanese cooking and culture, full of sensitivity and wisdom.'and Tim Anderson, food commentator and...

A treasury ofand spellbindingand stories that sparkle and glitter with magic.This stunning collection brings together a selection of enchanted tales from all over the world - from North America to West Africa, France, Ukraine, Peru, India, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand and more! Get lost...

A tale of a tragic incident with life-affirming consequences by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of gorgeous full-colour illustrations and wrapped in a beautiful package.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited...