Popular Psychology Books
Everyone Versus Racism: A Letter to Change the World
'The best of England' The New Statesman
'A powerful open letter about racism' The Sun
'I just want equality, equality for all of us. At the moment, the scales are unfairly balanced and I... (more)
Mental Fight
An epic poem touching on issues of racism, intolerance and environmental destructions from Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri.
There is much to celebrate in the human journey so far - art in... (more)
Black and British: A Forgotten History
In this vital re-examination of a shared history, historian and broadcaster David Olusoga tells the rich and revealing story of the long relationship between the British Isles and the people of... (more)
The Rites of Passage: Second Edition
Folklorist Arnold van Gennep's masterwork, The Rites of Passage, has been a staple of anthropological education for more than a century. First published in French in 1909, and translated into English... (more)
The Archetype of Initiation: Sacred Space, Ritual Process, and Personal Transformation
This book urges contemporary healers to utilize premodern tribal principles of sacred space and ritual process long considered lost or inaccessible to modern culture. Properly prepared 'ritual... (more)
The Psychology of Comedy
What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour?
The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From... (more)
The Life of Plants: A Metaphysics of Mixture
We barely talk about them and seldom know their names. Philosophy has always overlooked them; even biology considers them as mere decoration on the tree of life. And yet plants give life to the... (more)
The Devil You Know: Stories of Human Cruelty and Compassion
Serial homicide. Stalking. Arson. Gang crime. Who are the people behind these acts of terrible violence? What are their stories? And what is it like to sit opposite them? Dr Gwen Adshead is one of... (more)
Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other: Third Edition
Technology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts... (more)
The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology
'Startling in scope and bravado.' The New York Times
A radical and optimistic view of the future course of human development from the bestselling author of How to Create a Mind and who Bill... (more)
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER.
Sapiens showed us where we came from. In uncertain times, Homo Deus shows us where we're going.
'Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. It will make... (more)
Machines Like Me
Number One Sunday Times Bestseller.
Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret.
When Charlie... (more)
What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming: Toward a New Psychology of Climate Action
Why does knowing more mean believing-and doing-less? A prescription for change
The more facts that pile up about global warming, the greater the resistance to them grows, making it harder to... (more)
Light in the Dark/Luz en lo Oscuro: Rewriting Identity, Spirituality, Reality
Light in the Dark is the culmination of Gloria E. Anzaldua's mature thought and the most comprehensive presentation of her philosophy. Focusing on aesthetics, ontology, epistemology, and ethics, it... (more)
The Heart Of Buddha's Teaching
'Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.' The Dalai Lama
In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh brings his gift of clear and... (more)
The Wise Heart: Buddhist Psychology for the West
For over 2000 years, Buddhist psychology has offered invaluable insights into the nature of the heart and mind, and transformed the way many people around the world handle life's challenges. But the... (more)
Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
In this groundbreaking book, New York Times-bestselling author Steven Kotler draws on cutting edge research and first-hand reporting as he explores what makes super performers tick and what we can... (more)
The Comfort Book
Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up.
The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves... (more)
Exposed: The Tactics of the Enemy No One is Talking About
Are you aware of the traps he has laid for you and your loved ones? Are you equipped to be able to deal with them?
For a long time, there has been a plan by the enemy of the church, to discourage,... (more)
The Power of Words: The Winners Mentality: Daily Confessions
The Power of Words: The Winners Mentality: Daily Confessions is packed with simple, effective, biblical confessions that cover every aspect of your life to speak aloud each day, they also come with... (more)
The Well Gardened Mind: Rediscovering Nature in the Modern World
How can gardening relieve stress and help us look after our mental health? What lies behind the restorative power of the natural world?
In a powerful combination of contemporary neuroscience,... (more)
Why It's OK to Speak Your Mind
Political protests, debates on college campuses, and social media tirades make it seem like everyone is speaking their minds today. Surveys, however, reveal that many people increasingly feel like... (more)
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals... (more)
The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries and Revolutionaries
Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten - or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been... (more)
Vital Breath of the Dao: Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong - Laohu Gong
Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses story-telling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce this powerful 24-movement Qigong form, which combines the traditions of ancient shamanism,... (more)
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
We are capable of savage acts of violence but also spectacular feats of kindness: is one side of our nature destined to win out over the other?
Every act of human behaviour has multiple layers... (more)