Self Help & Personal Development

The Most Human Human by Brian Christian is a mind-blowing piece of reportage that will appeal to readers of Jon Ronson's The Psychopath Test, and an inspiring riposte to John Gray's classic Straw Dogs - a book that will change your whole understanding of...

In his most extraordinary book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks recounts the stories of patients lost in the bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. These are case studies of people who have lost their...

'Sy Montgomery's The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk did for raptors' -- New Statesman'Charming and moving...with extraordinary scientific research' -- Guardian'An engaging work of natural science... There is...

Whether you're looking to be more decisive in your life, find a new job or simply be happier,59 Seconds has the 'magic bullet' you need.Most people would like to be more creative, more persuasive and more attractive. For years, gurus and 'life coaches'...

From the author of Emergence and The Ghost Map, Steven Johnson's Where Good Ideas Come From: The Seven Patterns of Innovation identifies key principles that are the driving force of creativity.Learn how:A slow hunch can be much more valuable than a...

Thomas Edison famously said that genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. Every day new solutions, revolutionary cures, and artistic breakthroughs are conceived and squandered by smart people. Along with the gift of creativity come the obstacles to...

In his international bestseller The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize-winner Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. Now he applies the same relentless curiosity and masterful analysis to the question: how can each of us achieve more?Drawing on the...

What went wrong with American business at the end of the 20th century?Until the spring of 2001, Enron epitomized the triumph of the New Economy. Feared by rivals, worshipped by investors, Enron seemingly could do no wrong. Its profits rose every year;...

Superstar spaceman Chris Hadfield shares the invaluable life lessons that he has picked up in the course of his training to become an astronaut and the do-or-die crises that have arisen once adrift in the cosmos. Always engaging and lively, Hadfield’s...

Ken Robinson, author of the international bestseller The Element and the most viewed talk on TED.com, offers a practical guide to discovering your passions and natural aptitudes, and finding the point at which the two meet: Finding Your Element.The...

The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this inspirational book reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we face for money and status while doing something meaningful and in tune with...

(Available after November 31, 2021)Combining extensive research with Brown's natural gifts as a storyteller, Atlas of the Heart describes the 87 emotions and experiences that are key to understanding the human condition and maximising empathy and...

'There are enough plums, cherries, raisins and sultanas in this delightful cake to inspire, surprise, motivate and enthuse anyone. Warmly recommended' - Stephen FryToday, more than ever, we are aware of the power of personality. Are we introverts,...

'This book has the power to change everything' -- Susan Cain, author of Quiet In this groundbreaking book, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how making small changes to your surroundings can create extraordinary happiness in your life. Drawing on...

From twice-Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Steve Coll comes Private Empire, winner of the FT/GOLDMAN SACHS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012.The oil giant ExxonMobil makes more money annually than the GDP of most countries; has greater sway than US...

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***Feel like you're always drowning in email? How much more would you achieve without them - and how much happier would you be?'A World Without Email crystallizes what so many of us feel intuitively but haven't been able to...

A Wall Street Journal Best Book of the YearThe Pixar Touch is a lively chronicle of Pixar Animation Studios' history and evolution, and the "fraternity of geeks" who shaped it. With the help of animating genius John Lasseter and visionary businessman...

Inspiring and expertly argued, Kross’s powerful guide for moving away from negative self-talk to a more constructive way of communicating with oneself draws from cutting-edge research and fascinating case studies. Turn your inner voice from critic to...

(Available after 3-20 days)Have you ever been called upon to speak at an event and the mere thought of doing it is giving you sleepless nights? Do you want to learn how to captivate a crowd with ease just like the pros? Are you looking to make your mark...

Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? From the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to...